The Side Character Who Wins by Doing Nothing

’The Qilin Sect business is dangerous and troublesome. Besides, if I bring anyone else, it’ll be too easy to expose things.’

This was exactly why she hadn’t brought Li Qiancheng with her. And for the same reason, she didn’t want Feng Lin and the others getting involved now.

So, she didn’t mention she was also in Qingyun State. She only asked one more question: "Where in Qingyun State are you?"

"Jinglin Town. Are you coming over?"

Lu Sangjiu said apologetically, "I’m caught up in something and can’t make it for now. But I’ll head over as soon as I’m done. You guys stay safe."

News about what Lu Sangjiu had done at the Gold and Silver Gate had been completely suppressed, so neither Feng Lin nor Gu Jue knew about it. Naturally, they didn’t ask.

Feng Lin just replied, "Alright. Don’t rush. There are enough of us here."

"Jinglin Town..."

After disconnecting the Communication Talisman, Lu Sangjiu murmured the name of the town to herself, deciding she would make a point to ask about it tomorrow.

The next morning, Lu Sangjiu asked a waiter at the inn for the location of Luo City’s task board and headed straight there.

These so-called task boards could be found in almost every major town.

They were places where Loose Cultivators or mortals living in the towns could post rewards to attract Cultivators to take on tasks and solve problems they couldn’t handle themselves.

Generally, the rewards for these tasks were too meager for Sect Disciples, so most of the people who accepted them were cash-strapped Loose Cultivators.

As a result, these places were often gathering spots for Loose Cultivators from all over, making them hubs for information.

When Lu Sangjiu arrived, she saw a large crowd gathered in front of a big notice board in the distance.

Every now and then, someone would tear a posted task from the board, and someone else would put up a new one.

Lu Sangjiu didn’t push her way to the front. She just watched from a distance, glancing at the types of tasks posted.

She scanned the board, but most tasks were about gathering herbs or exploring certain areas. She didn’t see a single one that might be related to the activities of Evil Cultivators.

She must have been standing there for quite a while, because a middle-aged, Late-stage Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator standing nearby approached her to start a conversation.

"You’ve been watching for a long time, friend. Do you have a task you need to post?"

Although Lu Sangjiu hadn’t changed her appearance, she was using the Thousand Faces of Life to hide her cultivation. Right now, she only looked to be at the Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

She was doing this to keep an ace up her sleeve, which might produce an unexpected advantage.

So, the man probably saw that her cultivation wasn’t particularly high and that she didn’t look like a desperate, penniless Loose Cultivator, which was why he guessed she was there to post a task.

Lu Sangjiu smiled at him and asked, "Since you came over to ask, I assume you can help if I do have a task to post?"

Hearing a potential opportunity, the man’s eyes lit up. He said confidently, "I’m a regular here and I know a lot of the guys. We take tasks here year-round, so we’re experienced with just about anything."

"But the kind of people I can introduce you to depends on the level of your task and how much you’re willing to pay."

Lu Sangjiu nodded. "My task isn’t too difficult. I just want to ask around about any interesting events that have happened recently in Qingyun State."

"Since you know a lot of people, please spread the word for me. For any true piece of news or strange tale about recent events in Qingyun State, I’ll pay ten low-grade spirit stones."

"If it’s particularly interesting, I’ll double the price."

Ten low-grade spirit stones didn’t sound like much, but the key was that it was easy money.

It didn’t require any cultivation and they wouldn’t have to risk their lives. All they had to do was talk to earn it, so of course, plenty of people were willing.

The middle-aged Cultivator was thrilled. He immediately said, "No problem! I’ll call over the guys who are still in Luo City right now!"

Lu Sangjiu nodded and pointed to a nearby tea stall. "I’ll be here all day today. If I can really gather some interesting news, I’ll come back tomorrow."

"And there’s no limit on the number of submissions, so you can tell everyone you know."

The middle-aged Cultivator realized he’d found a big client. He slapped his chest and promised, "Don’t you worry, miss. We’re all Loose Cultivators active in Qingyun State, so we know more news than anyone. Just you wait!"

Lu Sangjiu acknowledged him, then turned and went to the tea stall. She gave the owner twenty low-grade spirit stones as rent for the table for the entire day.

After taking a seat, she raised her voice and repeated what she had just said to the crowded group of people.

When everyone heard how easy the money was, they all rushed over, scrambling to be first.

The crowd instantly became chaotic. Lu Sangjiu frowned, and just as she was about to enforce some order, the middle-aged Cultivator unexpectedly proved to be quite capable.

He took the initiative and stood up to shout for her, "Everyone, don’t push! Form a line and come one by one! If you offend this young friend, none of us will be able to earn this money!"

Most people listened after he said that. As for the few troublemakers who talked back, he took advantage of the fact that fighting wasn’t forbidden in Luo City and started swinging without a second thought.

Among the Loose Cultivators who loitered here for work, Late-stage Foundation Establishment was already considered a relatively high cultivation level. With this display of force, combined with the lure of Spirit Stones, the scene was finally brought under control.

Seeing him covered in sweat, Lu Sangjiu walked over and handed him a cup of tea. "Thank you for your hard work."

The middle-aged Cultivator laughed heartily. "No need to be polite. I’m just doing this so my friends and I can make some good money, right?"

She nodded. "How should I address you?"

He cupped his fist. "I am Zhao Fengnian!"

Lu Sangjiu returned the courtesy. "Lu Sangjiu."

After speaking, she took out one hundred low-grade spirit stones and handed them to him. "Thank you for your help, Zhao. I’m on my own, so there will inevitably be things I can’t handle. I’ll have to trouble you to help me out more going forward."

Seeing how straightforward Lu Sangjiu was, Zhao Fengnian didn’t act coy either. He accepted the Spirit Stones openly. "No problem! Miss Lu, you just focus on hearing the news. Leave the rest to me!"

Lu Sangjiu then turned back to the people in line and said, "Let me be clear: duplicate news doesn’t count. If you try to fool me with fake information and waste my time, I won’t be polite. Think carefully before you come up."

With that said, she turned and sat back down in her seat. "Let’s begin."

Thanks to the Spirit Stones from Master Wuliang of the Gold and Silver Gate, Lu Sangjiu was not short on cash.

Spirit Stones flowed out like water, and the news she received in return was a motley collection.

Of course, she occasionally encountered people trying to take advantage by offering fake news. Those with weaker nerves would expose themselves after just a few questions from Lu Sangjiu.

She showed no mercy to such people. She would directly toss a Third Grade Explosion Talisman at them, leaving them beaten and dusty before driving them away.

Even so, after a full day, Lu Sangjiu ended up with fewer than ten pieces of potentially useful information.

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