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Mo Yuan glanced at Zhao Lingfeng with a contemptuous tone:

"Captain Zhao, do you know the consequences of going against a sect like the Lotus Sect?"

Zhao Lingfeng sneered, with a mocking arc on his lips:

"Master Mo, as long as there are benefits, is there anything that Shadow Hall dare not do?"

Mo Yuan raised his eyebrows, his expression stern, his eyes revealing a look of scrutiny:

"This is no small matter. I have to think about it carefully. What benefits can you offer?"

As he spoke, he leaned back slightly, crossed his arms and looked at Zhao Lingfeng.

Zhao Lingfeng came closer eagerly, gesturing with his hands in the air:

"A large amount of spirit stones, as well as cultivation resources for immortal cultivators, absolutely abundant!"

Mo Yuan's eyes flashed with greed, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and said seriously:

"Liu Ruobing has the cultivation level of a late Heavenly Immortal. This mission is not easy to accomplish."

Zhao Lingfeng gritted his teeth and clenched his hands unconsciously:

"I know it's difficult, but you guys in the Shadow Hall are good at hiding and sneak attacks!"

Mo Yuan frowned, his expression still cautious, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes:

“This alone may not lead to success.”

Zhao Lingfeng knew that Mo Yuan felt that the benefits were not enough and was waiting for a higher price!

"Master Mo, after this is done, I will make it easy for you to do things in the Imperial Capital!"

Mo Yuan pondered for a moment, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, staring at Zhao Lingfeng's eyes:

"What guarantee do you have?"

Zhao Lingfeng straightened his back, held his chest high, and his face was full of confidence:

"I, Zhao Lingfeng, keep my word. How can I lie to you?"

Mo Yuan pondered for a moment, brows furrowed, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Spiritual stones and cultivation resources are indeed very attractive to the Shadow Hall.

Moreover, if they could reach a long-term cooperation with Zhao Lingfeng, the influence of the Shadow Hall in the Imperial Capital would be greatly expanded.

"Okay, I can promise you. But you have to pay half of it first, which is a deposit of one million high-grade spirit stones and one million 'Spirit-Enriching Pills'. After the deal is done, I will pay the other half."

Mo Yuan finally spoke, with an unquestionable look on his face.

When Zhao Lingfeng heard the price, he felt a pain on his face, his facial features twisted together, and he groaned in his heart.

One million high-quality spirit stones and one million "Spirit-Enriching Pills" - this is no small amount!

Even though Zhao Lingfeng had gained a lot of benefits in the Police Department over the years, it would be difficult to gather them all at once.

Zhao Lingfeng frowned, with an embarrassed look on his face:

"Master Mo, this price is really not low! Although I have some power in the Patrol Department, it is really difficult to raise so many spirit stones and elixirs in a short period of time."

Mo Yuan's expression turned cold, his face was covered with frost, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes:

"Captain Zhao, you have to know that the job our Shadow Hall has taken is extremely risky. Liu Ruobing and her Lotus Sect disciples are not ordinary characters, and this also involves the Great Chu Dynasty. This price is already a discount given based on our past friendship."

Zhao Lingfeng gritted his teeth, with a trace of struggle on his face, trying to fight for it again:

"Master Mo, can you think of a smaller amount? I can still find a way to get one million spirit stones, but it's really hard to get one million 'Spirit-Enriching Pills'. These pills are not easy to refine, and I don't have that much stock on hand."

Mo Yuan snorted coldly, breathing out through his nose, with dissatisfaction on his face:

"Captain Zhao, since you've come to us for help, you should be sincere. 'Soul-Enriching Pills' are very helpful for improving one's cultivation. Our brothers have taken such a big risk, and this reward is not much. If you think it's too expensive, then forget it. I don't want to put the Shadow Hall in danger because of this."

Zhao Lingfeng knew clearly that if he didn't agree, he would be in big trouble.

He hesitated again and again, his expression changing constantly, and he said with a determined heart:

"Okay, Master Mo, I'll do as you say. But I need some time to prepare. Three days later, I'll send you half of the spirit stones and the 'Spirit-Enriching Pill' as a deposit."

Mo Yuan nodded slightly, his expression slightly relieved:

"Okay, I'll give you three days. However, if you can't pay the deposit by then, this cooperation will be invalid, and you can forget about asking us for help from Shadow Hall."

Zhao Lingfeng nodded hurriedly, with a smile on his face:

"Of course! Master Mo, rest assured. I, Zhao Lingfeng, keep my word. After we deal with Liu Ruobing, we will have plenty of opportunities to cooperate with each other in the future."

The two of them discussed the specific action plan in a low voice and decided to first send a group of elite members from the Shadow Hall to steal the key evidence collected by Liu Ruobing and others, and then create some chaos to disrupt their investigation progress.

After leaving the secret room, Zhao Lingfeng felt extremely heavy-hearted, with fatigue and worry written all over his face.

He knew that in order to raise this huge reward, he would have to try every possible means, and might even have to use some secret sources of funds that he kept hidden.

But there was no other way at the moment. In order to protect his status and interests, he could only go ahead with it, completely ignoring the turmoil and chaos his actions would bring to the imperial capital.

Little did he know that Zhao Lingfeng's every move was being secretly monitored by a pair of eyes.

Li Yumo, a middle-stage celestial immortal disciple of the Lotus Sect who was sent by Liu Ruobing to follow Zhao Lingfeng, had already seen all of this.

She looked nervous and excited, and quickly went back to report to Liu Ruobing.

A battle between good and evil is about to begin in the darkness of the imperial capital.

Li Yumo hurried back, looking nervous but also a little excited, and found Liu Ruobing reviewing documents in the study.

She walked forward quickly, looking anxious:

"Big Sister, I'm back! Zhao Lingfeng actually contacted the Shadow Hall in an attempt to sabotage our investigation!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ruobing paused with the pen in her hand, and her eyes instantly turned cold:

"Please tell me in detail and don't leave out any details."

Li Yumo then told the whole story of the causes and consequences of Zhao Lingfeng's collusion with the Shadow Hall, the location of the secret meeting, the content of the discussion, including the staggering price of remuneration.

After listening to this, Liu Ruobing's expression became more solemn, knowing that the matter had reached a critical juncture.

She did not dare to delay and immediately went to the imperial study to ask to see Li Tian.

At this time, Li Tian was in the imperial study, studying the tax accounts submitted from various places with a frown.

Upon hearing that Liu Ruobing wanted to see him, he immediately put down the memorial in his hand and summoned her into the hall.

Liu Ruobing entered the imperial study, knelt down and saluted, and then directly reported a series of things such as Zhao Lingfeng's secret collusion with Shadow Hall.

Li Tian was filled with disbelief when he heard this. He was stunned for a moment before he slowly spoke:

"This... Zhao Lingfeng looks fair and just, but I never expected that he is such a shrewd person. He really betrayed my trust!"

His voice was full of anger and disappointment, and the expression on his face became extremely gloomy.

Liu Ruobing frowned, with deep worry in her eyes:

"Your Majesty, the reward demanded by the Shadow Hall is extremely high. I'm afraid Zhao Lingfeng will do whatever it takes to raise this huge sum of money."