When my vicious stepmother mistakenly married me to the Immortal Lord

Xie Ankang was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond. He scratched his head and said, "Young Madam..."

Jiang Song chuckled, "Ankang, come on, let's go to my courtyard. I'll give you what you deserve."

"Young Madam, this is inappropriate." Xie Ankang waved his hands quickly, his face full of fear. "Protecting the Xie family is my responsibility. How dare I ask for an additional reward?"

"What's inappropriate? This is all agreed upon beforehand. If you don't take it, I won't be able to help you make money next time."

Jiang Song didn't say anything and pulled Xie Ankang towards his residence, Xunmei Ju.

When they arrived at Xunmeiju, Jiang Song asked Xiuyun to take out four storage bags that had been prepared long ago and handed them to Xie Ankang.

"Ankang, there are about 1200 high-grade spirit stones worth of resources here, and another 600 high-grade spirit stones worth of magical instruments and other things. I'll sell them and split them with you."

"Here, this is the detailed account of all the spoils. Take a careful look at it. If you have no objection, we'll make a deal." Jiang Song said as he handed a booklet to Xie Ankang.

Xie Ankang took the storage bag and booklet with trembling hands, feeling both surprised and happy.

But he still felt something was wrong, and still refused: "Young Madam, this... this is really too much, I..."

Jiang Song patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Ankang, being a guard in the mansion doesn't earn you much money. And you have to take care of the young master, so you rarely have the chance to go out hunting and earn spirit stones."

"Practicing is very expensive. If you want to find a Taoist partner, build a fairy palace, and give birth to the next generation in the future, then you will have to..."

"Thank you, young madam. I'll accept the spirit stones." Seeing that Jiang Song was about to go on and on with his speech, Xie Ankang quickly interrupted him and accepted the storage bag with a slightly red cheek.

As for the account books, he didn't look at them because there was no need.

"That's right, we have to make more together in the future!"

In the afternoon, Jiang Song found a place with plenty of sunlight to meditate. After practicing for two cycles, she felt that her spiritual energy was full and her spirit was refreshed.

Jiang Song changed into a suit, said hello to Xiuyun, and then slipped out of the back door of Xie's house.

She walked into a dark alley, dressed up as Luo Fenghe and went to Tianbao Tower.

Jiang Song now has enough spirit stones to buy himself some better magical weapons and elixirs.

So, she sold the Green Water Scale Armor that she had bought for 500 medium-grade spirit stones to Tianbao Tower at a discount of 400 medium-grade spirit stones, and then spent another 1000 medium-grade spirit stones to buy the top-quality Flowing Cloud Armor.

After all, it is a life-saving item, so we should configure it to the best of our ability.

Afterwards, she went to the medicine area and picked out a few bottles of medicine suitable for improving her cultivation and restoring her spiritual power.

Finally, she went to the Cultivation Arts Area and selected some jade slips and materials related to formations, such as formation plates, formation flags, etc. She planned to study them after returning to improve her attainments in formations.

In the past, due to insufficient budget, she could only temporarily study the skill of drawing talismans, which was less expensive and more helpful to her.

Now that he has enough money, Jiang Song decided to gradually learn the hundreds of arts of cultivation to enhance his overall strength.

After selecting the necessary items, Jiang Song did not return to Xie Mansion immediately, but instead prepared to investigate the whereabouts of the eleven remnants of the Shen family.

Jiang Song recalled the files that Xie Changyu had shown her. The He family had more than twenty properties in the imperial capital, and Jiang Song already knew which ones were most likely to harbor the remnants of the Shen family.

The He family mainly runs businesses such as restaurants and tile shops, and their businesses are spread throughout the imperial capital, providing many conveniences for hiding the remnants of the Shen family.

Jiang Song first went to Yunhe Tower, which is as famous as Yuehua Tower.

The Yunhe Tower was bustling with people and diners came in an endless stream, making it extremely lively.

Jiang Song found a seat by the window and sat down. While tasting the signature dishes of the building, he observed his surroundings calmly.

Unfortunately, after several days, Jiang Song did not find any suspicious people in Yunhe Tower.

Every day, she changed her identities and attire, shuttling between the various businesses of the He family, from bustling restaurants to hidden teahouses, and even remote warehouses and stables, never missing a single one.

But the remnants of the Shen family seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth, leaving no trace.

On this day, Jiang Song decided to change his strategy and head to another property of the He family - Qingya Villa.

This place is different from the hustle and bustle of restaurants and theaters. It is a gathering place for scholars and literati. The garden is exquisitely designed, with pavilions and towers scattered around, gurgling water and the fragrance of flowers.

She changed into a simple and elegant Confucian robe, held a folding fan, and dressed up as a traveling scholar, strolling in the elegant garden.

In the garden, scholars were either reciting poems, painting, or playing the zither and playing chess, creating a harmonious and peaceful scene.

Jiang Song's eyes were as sharp as an eagle, not missing any unusual trace.

In a secluded pavilion, several well-dressed middle-aged men were talking in low voices, with a hint of nervousness in their expressions.

Jiang Song pretended to be passing by casually and listened attentively, but he only heard some irrelevant poems and songs.

Just as she was about to leave, she saw He Minghui, the third master of the He family, hurriedly walking past the pavilion. He looked hurried, as if he had something urgent to do.

She didn't recognize He Minghui at first. It was only after Xie Changyu pointed him out when she attended the Zhiyun Banquet that Jiang Song remembered him.

He Minghui is the third child in the He family. He and He Xiangwan, the mistress of the Shen family, are born to the same mother, and they have a close relationship.

When the Shen family was in trouble, he was one of the people most likely to provide shelter for the remnants of the Shen family.

Jiang Song had an idea and decided to follow quietly.

She moved nimbly among the crowd, using the surrounding scenery as cover, and followed closely behind He Minghui.

After following for several streets, He Minghui actually arrived at the largest brothel in the imperial capital - Zuimeng Pavilion.

Zuimeng Pavilion is extremely famous in the imperial capital, not only for its luxurious decoration and stunning singers and dancers, but also for the complex power entanglements behind it.

This place is simply a den of money. It is said that people can spend thousands of gold in one night. It is the first choice for many powerful and wealthy people to seek pleasure and conduct secret transactions.

However, money alone is not enough to enter the Zuimeng Pavilion. One must have the corresponding status or hold a specific invitation letter.

Jiang Song thought to himself that He Minghui's coming here was definitely not just for pleasure.

This Zuimeng Pavilion is not the He family's property.

Could it be that after the last time we wiped out the remnants of the Shen Mansion, these people moved their hiding place and chose a complex environment like Zuimeng Pavilion as their new base?

Jiang Song thought about it and decided to take a risk.

She did not rush in, but first found a secluded place nearby and explored it with her spiritual power.

There was a faint aura of other cultivators around. It was obvious that there were many hidden talents in the Zuimeng Pavilion and they should not be underestimated.

Jiang Song frowned slightly, thinking about how to blend in.

Just as she was thinking, a young man in gorgeous clothes walked out of Zuimeng Pavilion. He looked a little hurried and held a token tightly in his hand.

Jiang Song's eyes lit up and he had an idea in mind.

She approached quietly, using her body skills to quickly and silently get close to the man. With a slight movement of her fingers, a small aphrodisiac incense quietly fell into the man's collar.

Soon, the man staggered, his expression dazed, and finally fell asleep leaning against the wall.