"Yes! They know it was me who stole their box, and now they're searching for me worldwide. Because I'm hiding in Huaxia, and since you even took down the Sea God Poseidon, they're a bit intimidated, so they didn't make a big fuss about finding me."

"However, they've already secretly issued a high bounty; it's only a matter of time before they find me. The Ghost Hand is yours, you protect me once."

Miller became more and more excited as he spoke.

Yang Yan looked down at the Ghost Hand in his hand, then asked:

"Why me, and not someone else? You know, those who can protect you in the Hidden World are not many, but definitely not few. As long as you exchange with the Ghost Hand, I'm sure someone would agree."

Miller suddenly smiled bitterly and then lightly shook his head:

"To be honest, I hadn't thought of this before. But if they knew I had this box, I'm afraid the first thing they'd do is get rid of me. Dead people don't talk."

"And you're different. After we parted last time, I carefully looked into your growth history. Although you're no saint, you're undoubtedly much better than the others."

"Moreover, a person who dares to kill even gods might not really care much for this box. Instead, that dragon beneath East Sea might convince you to agree to my request for protection."

After hearing Miller's words, Yang Yan thought carefully, then lightly nodded:

"I agree! I can protect you once. If they come for you, just notify me directly. Take this, it's an instant summoning talisman, usable only once."

As he spoke, he handed Miller a stone.

The obsidian stone was unremarkable, but it was inscribed with a silver rune.

"Thank you."

Miller took it with both hands, carefully tucking it into his arms.

Miller, being a seasoned thief, had seen quite a few good things.

But he'd only heard of this object, never seen it.

He knew it was extremely precious; there wouldn't be more than a hundred in the entire world.

Though it was a transaction, his life was evidently much more important.

Seeing Yang Yan agree, he finally breathed a big sigh of relief.

"Speak, what's the information you're giving me, what kind of information is worth thirty Longevity Fruits."

Yang Yan tossed the Ghost Hand into the Void, then asked again.

"On the second month of the Huaxia lunar calendar, someone plans to kill a dragon in the Imperial Capital. The dragon from East Sea City will be there too!"

"This time the target is Taowu. They plan to use Four Symbols Blood plus ten thousand people for a blood sacrifice to summon and transport the Four Fierce Beasts. Taowu is the first."

Miller said in a cold tone, his eyes filled with worry.

Hearing Miller's words, Yang Yan's eyes turned cold instantly.

He walked a small circle in the living room, then his gaze fell back on Miller:

"Where did you get this information? Even my intelligence network hasn't discovered a clue, how can I believe if what you say is true or false?"

"It's up to you to believe or not, that's all I can say. If you exchange, I'll tell you the location."

Miller said with feigned calmness.

But Yang Yan could feel that he was actually a bit nervous, seemingly afraid of being rejected.

Yang Yan didn't hesitate in the slightest, directly nodded, summoned from the Void, and took out a crystal bottle.

Miller's eyes widened in amazement.

Such a large bottle contained at least hundreds of Longevity Fruits.

"The item is yours."

After speaking, Yang Yan took out thirty Longevity Fruits, placed them in a small bottle, and handed them to Miller.

Cradling the Longevity Fruits in his hands, Miller swallowed hard and quickly put them away.

"The location is under the Yanshan Mountains in the Imperial Capital, beneath the city walls of a thousand miles. It's said that's where Taowu last appeared. Well, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

After saying that, Miller couldn't wait to turn and head out.

As the hostess here, Zhou Hanyun, though feeling a little dazed, still insisted on getting up to see Miller off.

Yang Yan leaned on the sofa, contemplating the true purpose of the mastermind behind the scenes.

The Four Fierce Beasts are no joke.

Yang Yan does not believe that they can control them.

Then there's surely another purpose for taking such careful and tremendous risks to release the Four Fierce Beasts.

But what is that purpose?

For the moment, Yang Yan still had no clue.

At this moment, Zhou Hanyun walked behind Yang Yan, gently massaging his shoulders:

"Since you can't figure it out now, just don't think about it for the time being. The world is so big, you don't have to carry everything on your shoulders."

Yang Yan smiled, reaching out and gently patting Zhou Hanyun's hand, indicating for her not to worry.

Zhou Hanyun's body visibly stiffened for a moment, then she bit her lip and said:

"Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of Zhou's Jewelry, will you go?"

"Go, why not go? Such an important event, I must attend."

Yang Yan said with a smile.

"Okay, then I'll call you tomorrow."

Zhou Hanyun's eyes clearly flashed a hint of joy, then she left the living room and returned to her room.

Yang Yan squinted his eyes, stood up, and walked towards the door.

He needed to go to the Intoxicated Bar to discuss this with Fatty and the others.

The news Miller brought was indeed too important.

After stepping out and hailing a cab, Yang Yan headed straight for the Intoxicated Bar.

As he leaned back in the seat, deep in thought, his phone suddenly started ringing.

Pulling out the phone, he glanced down and saw an unfamiliar number.

Yang Yan pondered for a moment and decided to press the answer button.

"Hello, who are you looking for?"

"Yan, it's me, Christina. I've arrived in East Sea, where are you now?"

On the other end of the line came Christina's familiar voice.

Yang Yan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

If she hadn't called first, he would have almost forgotten about this.

Right, what was it that he had asked Christina to do last time?

Holding the phone, Yang Yan couldn't remember for a long time.

Oh, right, it was the Dragon-Seeking Jade!

Last time in Spring City, there was some idiot who seemed to have a Dragon-Seeking Jade at home, and since he had other things to do, he asked Christina to help find a way to obtain it.

But after returning to East Sea, he had been caught up with all these strange events, nearly forgetting about it.

"What's wrong, Yan? Are you in a place where you can't talk right now?"

Christina asked on the other end of the phone, her tone carrying a hint of flirtation.

"Oh, no, no! Where are you now? I'll come pick you up soon."

Yang Yan hurriedly replied.

"I'm at the airport now, but you don't have to pick me up, my old man is here!"

Originally somewhat pleased, Christina seemed a bit dissatisfied.

Of course, her dissatisfaction was directed at her meddlesome grandfather, not at Yang Yan.

Hearing that Christina's grandfather was also present, Yang Yan could not help but feel a bit flustered.

That old man is really annoying.

Every time he meets him, Yang Yan feels an inexplicable urge to give him a good beating.

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