Beiyin Great Sage

"Some people just don't have a long memory and just touch things they shouldn't touch."

Knock out the old cut tobacco from the cigarette holder, open the cigarette bag and replace it with fresh cut tobacco. After lighting it, take a deep breath. Manager Cao narrows his eyes and puffs away the smoke.

His eyes were cold, falling on Zhou Jia through the smoke, and he seemed to be smiling but not smiling:

"You think so, Brother Zhou?"

"yes."

The other person's eyes were strange, with the lingering power after killing someone. Zhou Jia lowered his head subconsciously, and his mind was spinning rapidly, confirming that he had never offended this person.

Show off your power?

It doesn't seem like it.

Zhou Jia's honest attitude made Manager Cao's face soften slightly. He waved his hand to have the bodies on the ground collected and looked at the old man in charge of recording:

"How much did you charge today?"

"Return to the manager." The old man's voice was trembling, as if he was afraid:

"Currently, eight hundred and seventy-four kilograms of black jade have been accounted for. The total accounted amount may exceed three thousand kilograms, and there are one...two pieces of black jade."

"Not bad, not bad." Manager Cao raised his eyebrows slightly and took a long puff of dry cigarette:

"I've long heard that the new guard is a lucky star, and it seems that's true. In previous years, when work first started, there wasn't that much output."

"Brother Zhou."

He turned around and smiled:

"It seems that I won't be able to do without you here in the future."

"The steward is joking." Zhou Jia shook his head repeatedly:

"I am not a lucky star. It all depends on your management."

"Don't say that." Manager Cao shook his head:

"Mining all depends on luck. It's not uncommon for luck to vary by less than a thousand kilograms per day. This kind of thing is impossible to say."

"When Brother Zhou was still a newcomer, he was able to kill a high-level monster and was promoted to fifth level early. How can he not be considered a lucky star?"

After saying this, everyone in the venue couldn't help but cast surprised glances at Zhou Jia.

Especially Lu Shan.

Even more envious and admirable.

Above level 4, even if you are a small master in the outer city, most of the middle-level players in the Fish and Dragon Society are level 5.

As the manager of the mine, Manager Cao was only at the fifth level. After years of hard training, he barely managed to break through the year before last.

"Haha..." Zhou Jia laughed dryly:

"I'm really lucky. Unfortunately, even though I'm a fifth-grade person, I'm just an empty frame. I'll have to ask the steward for advice in the future."

"Yes." Manager Cao nodded, noncommittal:

"So be it!"

"Continue to collect ore, and use your tactics more brightly, if there is black jade on the market that is not released from our side."

"snort!"

The cold murderous intention made everyone present tense up.

"yes."

"yes!"

…………

The cold moon has just passed and the snow has melted.

The dripping drops of water fell from the treetops, making the road muddy, but it also brought moisture to the vegetation that had survived the cold winter.

The second floor of the tavern.

It was still early for dinner, and the number of drinkers was sparse.

Near the window, a small red clay stove was blowing white smoke.

While the wine was still warm, Fatty Han lifted the jug and filled a bowl for each of them.

"hiss……"

Squinting his eyes and looking comfortable, Fatty Han’s voice sounds comfortable:

"This kind of wine tastes best when it's warm. It makes you a little tipsy. When you go home, you fall asleep and you feel more energetic the next day."

"It's really good." Zhou Jia took a sip and said:

"But that's not the case here. If you fall asleep at night, you may not be able to wake up again."

"You are too careful." Fatty Han shook his head:

"There are bloodthirsty vines planted at the door, a trap is installed at the door, and there are traps inside. If possible, I think you would have to wedge a row of horse-repelling stakes."

"Anyone who breaks into your tree house in the middle of the night is seeking death!"

"The Western District is not as good as the Eastern District." Zhou Jia shook his head:

"It's much more dangerous."

"Then you come over and live with us. The dormitory of the Fish and Dragon Club will be safe, right?" Fatty Han said, then chuckled again:

"I knew you wouldn't come."

Zhou Jia has many secrets, and he has to practice martial arts every day, so it is impossible for him to live with other people.

"what happened?"

He put down the wine bowl and frowned:

"It's been a week since I went to the mine. People named Cao start to get angry whenever they see me. Others are also very repulsive towards me."

"This week, I have seen others look down upon me."

"It's my fault." Fatty Han smiled bitterly:

"Deacon Lu has always been in charge of the mine. He and Boss Wei have never dealt with each other, but it was Boss Wei who arranged for you to go there. The man named Cao will definitely target you."

"Huh?" Zhou Jia's face darkened and he couldn't help but said angrily:

"You're playing tricks on me!"

He knew the problem was not with him, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

Huojiabao is not a society ruled by law, and the Fish and Dragon Society is even more unkind. Even if it is a society ruled by law, undercover agents have to come secretly. How can it be so upright and upright?

The entire mine belongs to the other party, just like a wolf among tigers, what if...

He's afraid he doesn't even know how he died!

No, it's not just in case. In the past few days in the mine, he could always vaguely feel the coldness in his back. Thinking about it now, I'm afraid someone has murderous intent on him!

If he had known this, he would never have agreed to this job.

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious." Seeing his excitement, Fatty Han couldn't help pressing down his hands and explained in a low voice:

"That kid Zhao Gang doesn't know anything. Boss Wei just mentioned it like that. He thought it was a good job and told you in a hurry."

"I……"

"I didn't know about this at the beginning. If I had known about it, I definitely wouldn't have introduced you. Boss Wei did not do it justice by hiding this from me."

"Hmph!" Zhou Jia snorted coldly:

"What now? Should I leave?"

"There's no rush yet." Fatty Han shook his head:

"Just because everyone knows that you are Boss Wei's son, Cao will not do anything to you. You will be safe in a short time."

"You also said it was for a short time." Zhou Jia frowned.

He didn't believe that there were nails planted by others in his place. If Manager Cao could endure it, he would probably suffer a brain breakdown.

"Don't worry, I've been paying attention here." Fatty Han said:

"There's a stall that's going to be short of people soon. I'll be transferred there when the time comes. But have you discovered anything in the mine during this time?"

"I've only been there for a week, and every one of them is guarding me like a thief. What can I find?" Zhou Jia was speechless.

"Yes." Fatty Han laughed dryly. He had no hope at all and just asked casually.

"But..." Zhou Jia touched his chin, looking thoughtful:

"There is something, I wonder if it counts as a gain?"

"What's the matter?" Fatty Han's eyes lit up:

"tell me the story!"

"Guan Cao is very wealthy." Zhou Jia said.

"This is normal." Fatty Han shrugged, with regret on his face:

"There is indispensable deductions at the mine, and with Deacon Lu taking care of him, he seems to have a relative who has some relationship with the second elder. It is inevitable that he will have plenty of Origin Stones."

"Some deductions will not be pursued in the meeting."

"No." Zhou Jia shook his head:

"I mean, he's rich!"

"Very?" Fatty Han noticed Zhou Jia's adjectives and cheered up again:

"What's so 'very' about?"

"I have been to the Sanbao Medicine Hall in the inner city. They mainly sell medicines that increase the source of power. The pharmacist there smells of medicine." Zhou Jia picked up the bowl and took a sip, and continued:

"This smell is also present on Cao's body."

"Medicinal smell?" Fatty Han frowned, his eyes thoughtful:

"You mean, because the pharmacist stayed with the precious medicine for a long time, there will be a medicinal smell on his body, and Cao has not been out this cold month, so the medicinal smell..."

"That's right." Zhou Jia nodded:

"He probably takes precious medicine regularly. The cheapest one costs three Origin Stones. This cost is not low."

At least, it's definitely not something that a mere mine manager can come up with.

Fatty Han's eyes became brighter and brighter, until his face showed ecstasy:

"Is this true?"

"It's almost like ten." Zhou Jia shrugged.

It was a coincidence that his nose was already sensitive. In addition, Guan Cao did not go out during the cold month, so the smell of medicine on his body was difficult to eliminate for a while.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have discovered it.

"wait for me!"

Fatty Han left a few words and stood up in a hurry to leave.

"Don't forget to leave me out." Zhou Jia hurriedly confessed.

"Can't forget!"