Castle of Black Iron

“I’ve not imagined that Zhang Tie could become the director of Dragon Emperor Pavilion…”

“Neither have I…”

“On this occasion, we could implement our plan easily. I think he likes you. You must gain his trust…”

“Didn’t you want me to not develop the relationship between him and I? Why did you change your decision now?”

“It’s different. I think even our masters would agree with that if they were here!”

“But I don’t want to cheat him; nor do I want to rope him in, it’s harmful to him…”

“Did you really fall in love with him? Don’t forget about our purpose here!”

“Of course, I’ve not forgotten about it. However, it depends whether the item of our masters is in Dragon Emperor Pavilion or not. After our grand master was defeated by Dragon Emperor, that item had been taken away by Dragon Emperor. Dragon Emperor said he would return it in a few years. However, he directly disappeared. That item might have disappeared together with Dragon Emperor…”

“As this plan is dominated by me. You have to follow my order. You’re not allowed to do it at the risk of our entire sect. You know, Force Emperor Immortal Palace has not revoked the wanted circular for our sect. As long as Zhang Tie knows our identities, he might betray us facing the great reward of Force Emperor Pavilion. Do you think that you’re really important in his heart? By then, we might die. How about our masters and sisters then? Do you feel like framing them? We have to keep close contact with Zhang Tie and stay in Dragon Emperor City. Only in this way could we continue to ask around and look for that item…”

“But he persuades us to leave here!”

“He’s indeed sincere to us. But we’d better not forget about our purpose here. If Dragon Emperor City is really as chaotic as what he has described, we might get that item through this chance. Therefore, we have to stay. Don’t worry about that. I will work out a solution…”

“Alas…”

…

In his room of the Apricot Blossom Courtyard, Zhang Tie became awake at once after hearing the “secret talk” between Jiang Ruoxin and Ji Yuelan. After that, he revealed a bitter smile.

Heavenly Square Department was a relatively remote location in Dragon Emperor City of Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace. Any immortal general who was clear about the situation facing Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace would refuse to join Military Department, despite this agency was still recruiting new immortal generals.

Liu brothers’ silly choice satisfied Military Department pretty much. During the three days when Zhang Tie was put into prison, Liu brothers had already received the transfer orders and jobs from the Military Department and joined this agency officially. They had joined the Dragon Emperor Army and would leave Dragon Emperor City for a big city in Dragon Emperor Big Domain in the next early morning.

Despite being stupid, Liu brothers were lucky. That elder of Military Department might have already roped in some branch heads of Dragon Emperor Big Domain. They were appointed as commander and vice commander of a branch of Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace respectively as the immortal generals of Dragon Emperor Army. The two positions were pretty profitable, which were much better than that of Lu Tianqi and Xun Zizhou.

On this occasion, they drank a lot tonight. Besides congratulating for Zhang Tie’s “freedom”, they also bade farewell to the Liu brothers.

They all returned to the courtyard, being a bit drunk. Liu brothers who drank most directly threw themselves onto their beds and fell asleep. Previously Zhang Tie wanted to go to bed too; however, at that moment, Ji Yuelan who had been a bit drunk urged to sleep together with Jiang Ruoxin, take a bath together with her and see whose figure was better.

This triggered Zhang Tie’s “erotic” awareness as he wanted to “see” how they took a bath together.

The result was that Zhang Tie indeed enjoyed how they took a bath together in the bathtub; however, he also listened clearly their “secret” talk. As a result, Zhang Tie became clear-minded at once.

Ji Yuelan and Jiang Ruoxin really had other identities. They joined Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace not only for element crystals but for a more important task.

They looked like bosom friends; however, they were actually fellow sister apprentices. Additionally, their sect was very confidential in Motian Realm and had a deep vendetta with Force Emperor Immortal Palace. They were still being hunted by Force Emperor Immortal Palace.

On this occasion, Zhang Tie couldn’t do anything but reveal a bitter smile. He could only pretend to not have heard it. Zhang Tie really didn’t want to be involved in the many years’ vendetta between the two girls’ sect, Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace and Force Emperor Immortal Palace. Therefore, he just pretended to know nothing about that.

However, after considering it for a short while, Zhang Tie was shocked by Huang Baimei’s “luck”. 4 of the 8 new immortal generals that Huang Baimei recruited in Heavenly Square City had problems in identities. Similarly, Zhang Tie guessed that many new immortal generals recruited by other branches of Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace might have problems too with their identities. Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace was already a dying camel, which everyone else would like to give a bite.

‘Whatever…’

Zhang Tie dropped these thoughts as he instantly fell asleep…

Everyone got up early the next morning. Zhang Tie didn’t climb mountain anymore; instead, he walked Liu brothers all the way to the airport in Dragon Emperor City. Liu brothers grudged separating with him; however, they must go.

After seeing off Liu brothers, Ji Yuelan and Jiang Ruoxin would register in Earth Treasures Department today. Therefore, they bade farewell to Zhang Tie at the airport too.

“Would you make another big trouble in Dragon Emperor City after we separate from each other today…” Ji Yuelan joked.

“You could keep me company today…” Zhang Tie joked shamelessly as he pulled Ji Yuelan’s hand.

After hearing Zhang Tie’s words, Jiang Ruoxin took a look at Ji Yuelan which even Zhang Tie understood. Ji Yuelan then immediately drew her hand out of Zhang Tie’s hand as she patted Zhang Tie’s hand, saying, “You wanna take advantage of this sister. No way! I’ve got something important to do today. No matter what big trouble you make, I don’t think you would suffer any loss…”

After saying this, Ji Yuelan drew Jiang Ruoxin’s hand away.

“Why not agree with him…” Jiang Ruoxin’s secret words entered Zhang Tie’s ears, “It’s a chance. Don’t you like to be with him…”

“This miss doesn’t like him anymore!”

“You don’t want to involve him in!”

“Humph…”

Watching them leave and listening to their talk, Zhang Tie felt a bit complex. In many cases, people could barely identify whether it was true love or not.

Zhang Tie didn’t loiter in Dragon Emperor City; instead, he found an agency and employed a loyal and benevolent old couple who had no children there. After that, he bought a superb flying lizard and a carriage. He let the old male servant drive the lizard vehicle back to his Apricot Blossom Courtyard leisurely, carrying him and some luggage of the couple.

“Uncle Qu, you and aunt Qu live in this room. When I’m absent, you’re responsible for taking care of this Apricot Blossom Courtyard. I will pay you 15 more purple crystal coins per month for daily expenditures besides your months’ compensation…”

“Thanks, childe. Thanks, childe, I will definitely work hard. However, 15 purple crystal coins are too much. I’m afraid that we couldn’t use all of them…”

“As long as you work hard, you could keep the rest as your change!”

After hearing Zhang Tie’s generous reply, Uncle Qu and his wife revealed an appreciative smile on their wrinkled face as they realized that they had met a good employer this time.

Zhang Tie gave them high monthly compensation. Additionally, 15 purple crystal coins were enough for a big household of over 10 people per month. On the way here, the couple had known that Zhang Tie was an immortal general of Dragon Emperor Immortal Palace. Three people were living here. Additionally, they rarely ate food at home. Therefore, they could never spend all of the 15 purple crystal coins a month even if they procure good food ingredients. Additionally, food in the suburb of Dragon Emperor City was cheaper than that in the downtown.

“Childe, have you had lunch? Do you need me to cook lunch for you?” Uncle Qu became active too.

“No need. Just prepare supper for me. You could check the kitchen and the courtyard and decide to buy something yourselves…” Zhang Tie replied as he took out 15 purple crystal coins and gave them to the couple, adding, “Here’s this month’s expenditure. It depends on you. I like it to be tranquil…”

“I see; I see. Childe, don’t worry about that!” Uncle Qu hurriedly took those purple crystal coins as his hands quivered a bit.

“Well, do your work then!”

After hearing Zhang Tie’s order, Uncle Qu hurriedly went to take care of the flying lizard while Uncle Qu started an inspection into the kitchen…

Zhang Tie smiled as he returned to his courtyard…

After employing two people to take care of the Apricot Blossom Courtyard, Zhang Tie didn’t need to worry about the odd jobs in the courtyard anymore.

In the evening, when Jiang Ruoxin and Ji Yuelan came back, they found some new changes in Apricot Blossom Courtyard as Zhang Tie had employed two servants.

Uncle Qu was really good at cooking…

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On the second day, Zhang Tie should register in Dragon Emperor Pavilion…