Chapter 714: Chapter 501, Getting Information_2
When her emotions were back reasonably in control, she asked softly, “Fang Hao, Anjia, why did you come here?”
“We saw the great fire over here last night and came to check out your situation today,” Fang Hao explained.
The fire ignited in quite an odd way.
Silver Wing City is a grand city. According to the city levels, it is probably above level 15.
The shops on the commercial street were all constructed of neatly cut stone bricks, which made it difficult to fuel such a large fire after closing shop.
Luckily, a Mage summoned heavy rain; otherwise, countless structures and people could’ve been destroyed.
“Thank you all,” Li Rong said gratefully.
When the fire engulfed her place, the first ones to come were Fang Hao and his team with whom she once collaborated.
“What’s next…”
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Fang Hao was about to ask what to do next,
But just as he began to speak, he heard a running footstep and a shouting voice from outside the courtyard, “Sister Li, Sister Li, we got news.”
As the footsteps drew closer, some staff from Fairy Dream Tower came running in.
Seeing Fang Hao and his team, the staff members stood still for a moment.
“Boss, you are here too,” one of the transmigrator staff members recognized Fang Hao and still addressed him as ‘Boss’.
Though not sure why Fang Hao and others were here at this time.
But now was not the time to question.
Fang Hao nodded, “Hmm.”
After greeting, the staff member’s attention returned to Li Rong.
By now, Li Rong’s tears had dried. Aside from her reddened eyes, no other expression could be seen.
She regained her stern female boss persona, albeit somewhat withered.
“What’s wrong? You look fretful.” Li Rong lit up a cigarette.
“Sister Li, we just asked the patrolling guards, and they said we should think about who we may have offended. Last night’s fire was arson,” the male staff bluntly said.
“Arson?” Li Rong’s eyes hardened.
As heartbroken as she had been, she was now equally enraged.
All her possessions were destroyed, and it was targeted at her.
“Yes, the patrol team said our place was the origin of the fire. They also found traces of accelerants. They asked us to think about who might do this and then let them know,” the male staff went on to say.
The staff here were both transmigrators and native people.
But the job was pretty good. There wasn’t much hard labor, as they just had to sell goods and teach makeup tips to women every day.
The income was quite substantial.
This job could have been ongoing. They could, at least, get through this winter, and their families could have a decent life.
But now, their jobs had been incinerated.
Knowing that someone had done this, they felt the same rage.
Li Rong nodded and said, “Alright, I know. Look around here to see if there’s anything worth taking.”
“Okay, boss.”
The staff started sorting through the ruins.
The third floor was where the jade and jewellery were located, Anjia managed to find something. They might also find some intact pieces.
If they didn’t search now, there would be nowhere to look when city cleaners arrived.
Outside the ruins.
Li Rong smoked her cigarette, pondering the situation.
Fang Hao surveyed the scene and realized that Li Rong might not have a place to stay anymore. “Let’s go,” he suggested, “Come to my place for now and get things sorted out. It’s not too far from here. You can check easily if anything happens.”
Li Rong was discussing who started the fire.
Hearing Fang Hao’s words, she hesitated a little, “This… isn’t it inappropriate?”
Fang Hao knew what she was hesitating about.
So he directly suggested, “The chaos here won’t help you come up with anything. Let’s go to my place, and you can think it over more calmly.”
This time, Li Rong did not refuse.
Given her current situation, establishing a closer relationship with Fang Hao,
Would indeed be beneficial.
“Thank you, Big Boss Fang Hao.”
Fang Hao nodded, taking Li Rong towards his residence.
…
The Lyss’ army residency was allocated by the authorities.
The building was massive with many vacant rooms.
When Fang Hao and others returned,
He asked someone to help Li Rong with a hot bath.
Currently, she resembled a little African child just returned from Congo.
After asking someone to take care of Li Rong,
Fang Hao went on to deal with his affairs.
The meeting was getting closer and closer, and several small meetings were taking place in the days leading up to the official meeting.
Rebecca had been going out every day, attending meetings, and trying to ally with potential forces.
Back in the room.
The calling sound of the Sound-transmitting Shell was coming from the storage space.
On picking it up and looking,
It was a message sent out by Rolana.
Perhaps it’s because Rolana usually has a fierce personality, and the fact that he started to pursue Rebecca.
Seeing the message, he felt inexplicably nervous.
He took out the Sound-transmitting Shell and put it to his ear, immediately hearing Rolana’s pleasant but emotionless voice.
“Those rats have brought back news.”
Hearing these brief words, Fang Hao paused.
That fast?
Yesterday, Rebecca had mentioned the traitors in Lyss City to him.
After getting intimate with Rebecca, he returned to his room.
He then used the Sound-transmitting Shell to contact Rolana.
Rolana was somewhat reluctant, and Fang Hao felt a bit guilty because of Rebecca.
After discussing for a while and mentioning the fact this was to help Rebecca,
Rolana finally agreed to investigate the matter of the traitors.
Fang Hao didn’t really want her to investigate; humans doing such work would take too long.
By the time they’d gather the evidence, the council would have concluded.
What he wanted to find were the Cranial Rats from the underworld.
The Cranial Rats possessed the largest intelligence network in Lyss city, even the Faceless Ones were achieved with the report by the Cranial Rats.
Investigating some traitors wasn’t difficult.
But he didn’t expect it to be this fast.
Fang Hao held the Sound-transmitting Shell to his mouth and asked: “Who are they?”
Soon, Rolana’s voice echoed again, “A total of 14 people, five of whom have disappeared, and the others are already under my control.”
Good lord, so many people.
This doesn’t seem like bribery, but more like spies placed beforehand.
“Those five people, who are they, I need a list.” Fang Hao continued.
“Alright, maid Stacey, official Markus ….”
Rolana swiftly listed five names, ranging from Rebecca’s maid to local officials.
These people, after Rebecca left, disappeared under various pretexts.
They probably already secretly arrived at Silver Wing City.
Waiting to denounce Rebecca at the conference, catching her off guard.
“Ok, I understand.” Fang Hao replied.
Just as he was about to put away the Sound-transmitting Shell, he heard Rolana’s voice again.
Her tone was slightly cautious, “Ahem~! Uh, is everything going smoothly on your side?”
“Quite smooth. Once this matter is resolved, and the council concludes, I’ll return.” Fang Hao responded.
“Rebecca’s fine, right? You haven’t bullied her, have you?” Rolana asked once again.
He’d never heard Rolana speak in such a tone before.
Under normal circumstances, Fang Hao might’ve joked around, but he didn’t dare to do so now.
In his mind, he even started picturing Rolana losing her mind when she found out about his situation with Rebecca upon his return.
Now was not the time to think about this. If he delayed any longer, she might become suspicious.
He brought the Shell to his mouth and said, “Both of us are fine. Why would I bully her? I even bought you a gift. I’ll give it to you when I return.”
“Fine, I understand.” Her voice returned to its usual cold indifference.
Ending the conversation.
Fang Hao opened the Book of Lords once again.
He looked at Rolana’s loyalty once more.
“Loyalty of The Beauty of the Lonely Night – Laurana Ann Tobias – Current loyalty 67.”
Well, ….
Pretty good, it’s already reached 67.
She’s unlikely to kill him.
…
Fang Hao opened the door and walked out.
The door to the room across from him opened at the same moment.
Li Rong had come out after a shower.
She was wearing a beige shirt and tight long pants.
Her long and straight legs were tightly wrapped by her pants as she walked out.
Her skin was already quite fair, and this outfit even seemed to change her aura.
No longer the sharp and valiant businesswoman, she now looked more like a pure and beautiful young lady.
She was wearing one of Anjia’s spare dresses.
Although Anjia was well-built, her frame was a bit smaller.
On Li Rong, the outfit was a tight fit around her breasts and waist.
“Lord Fang Hao.”
“Mm, have you figured out who is targeting you?” Fang Hao inquired.
A killing intent flickered in Li Rong’s eyes, “Yes…….”