Chapter 572: Chapter 252: Great Lord of the World, Thirteen of East Cliff City, Refining Pattern Master 3

This is a man with blurry drunken eyes, as if perpetually hungover, with noticeably pronounced bags under his eyes.

"Who’s coming to find me at this hour?"

The attendant slowly raised his hand and unexpectedly took out two portraits. Despite the brief encounter, he had captured the likeness of Xu Guang and Bai Xiaozhu with lifelike precision.

The drunken man carefully examined the two paintings, and a trace of surprise suddenly appeared on his face.

"They do seem somewhat familiar."

Both paintings were somewhat familiar. He was sure he had seen the woman somewhere, but as for the man...

Where had he seen them?

The drunken man appeared contemplative.

...

After half an hour, Cai descended from the clouds.

"Cai has discovered traces left by the Lifeless Sect and found something. Once we’ve seen the broker, we’ll go check it out."

Soon, the attendant brought news, instructing them to wait in the alleyway behind in half an hour.

"This person is known as Mr. Thirteen, his strength is unknown, and he has good relationships with many demon hunters, knowing things that average people don’t."

Xu Guang soon met this Mr. Thirteen, who looked like a drunken man.

He seemed somewhat aloof.

When Mr. Thirteen saw the two, his face immediately broke into a warm smile. "No wonder while drinking early this morning, today’s wine tasted especially sweet, and the magpies outside wouldn’t stop calling. Turns out esteemed guests are here, Young Master Xu himself, even more handsome in person than as seen in the reflection of the mirror. Truly a dragon among men, indeed a dragon among men."

Quite the contrast...

Xu Guang did not expect himself to have some notoriety already. He had just arrived in East Cliff City and was recognized immediately. But considering the other’s identity as a broker, it was not surprising.

Mr. Thirteen’s attitude was like a sycophant meeting a goddess, thorough in every detail.

Xu Guang felt no disdain at all, unable to perceive the other’s strength, at least being of the First Grade, with a greater possibility of already undergoing Nirvana Transformation.

"Mr. Thirteen is too kind. I just arrived, merely by some stroke of luck to be noticeable to you, it is my honor."

Laughing, they followed Mr. Thirteen into his wine cellar. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

This person indeed was a wine enthusiast; the cellar’s aroma had a mesmerizing quality. Xu Guang could smell some precious medicinal scents—the wine here was not ordinary.

"Miss Xiaozhu, it’s been years since we met, hasn’t it?"

Mr. Thirteen spoke to Bai Xiaozhu.

Bai Xiaozhu was surprised, not expecting that her brief visit years back with her budget-conscious senior brother would still be remembered.

"What are the two of you interested in learning about? The price is negotiable."

Xu Guang and Bai Xiaozhu exchanged a glance, knowing from Mr. Thirteen’s smile that the price was surely non-negotiable.

But since it was something they were partnering on, they would share the cost.

"Regarding the Lifeless Sect, what does Mr. Thirteen know? Any recent news of their members arriving in Jizhou?"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Thirteen smiled kindly, almost obsequiously, "There is indeed some, but the price for this information..."

While speaking, he rubbed his hands together.

"The Lifeless Sect’s power is vast, and information about them comes at a high price, dear guests..."

Admittedly, Mr. Thirteen’s attitude was good, and his charge was beautiful.

Information in the near seas and around East Cliff City about the Lifeless Sect costs ten thousand virtual crystals.

Just for some intelligence...

Xu Guang gritted his teeth and paid.

Mr. Thirteen’s face immediately beamed with a smile.

"Six years ago, Lifeless Sect members performed a blood sacrifice, seeking the Great Lord of the World, inadvertently provoking Deep in the Clouds. Although Deep in the Clouds has declined for years, during its heyday, it had extensive links with numerous off-shore powers. In a rage, the Saint from Deep in the Clouds rallied the six Holy Land forces to collectively attack the Lifeless Sect on Li-Hen Archipelago.

The Lifeless Sect members scattered on Li-Hen Archipelago, some hijacking a ship trading offshore barbarian slaves and hiding their identities."

As Mr. Thirteen spoke, he pointedly remarked.

"The Lifeless Sect’s main force is held off by the people from the Polar Six Academies, and Lifeless Sect members are heartless, with no aid given to Li-Hen Archipelago. But truly, the Lifeless Sect are audacious people. This crew stealing the ship and identities might just come to Jizhou, for... people often say the most dangerous place is the safest."

Xu Guang and Bai Xiaozhu exchanged a glance.

Quite coincidental.

But... Deep in the Clouds.

This power, Xu Guang recalled, the ancestor from Guanxia Mountain received teachings from Deep in the Clouds and founded Guanxia Mountain.

He never expected to hear of this power here.

Thinking of Xu Miaoran, after entering the Northern Emperor Academy, Xu Miaoran was not close to him. The person had many secrets, and he suddenly recalled that Xu Miaoran’s ranking in this assessment seemed quite decent.

This individual carries numerous secrets, possibly due to the background from Guanxia Mountain, possibly already linked with Deep in the Clouds.

Though Mr. Thirteen charged expensively, the "goods" he delivered were indeed substantial.

"I don’t know if those people came to Jizhou, but people from Deep in the Clouds have arrived in Jizhou. You might want to contact them."

After saying this, Mr. Thirteen winked knowingly.

"The one who came from Deep in the Clouds is their senior sister. She’s a great beauty, famous in her youth, has the First Nirvana Cultivation, and is an impeccable beauty!"

Bai Xiaozhu glared at Mr. Thirteen, "Mr. Thirteen, my boss is already married!"

Mr. Thirteen’s eyes widened as if he’d seen a ghost, "Brother Xu, married at such a young age, entering life’s twilight is truly tragic and lamentable. Ending it all before experiencing the beauties of the world!"

Xu Guang: ...

"Does Brother Xu have any children?"

Seeing Mr. Thirteen with a gossip-loving face, Xu Guang fell into speechlessness.

He was certain this guy asked these things to gather information, truly a passion for the profession.

Seeing Xu Guang remain silent, Mr. Thirteen did not continue the topic. Instead, he asked, "Anything else you want to know? I know plenty—ancient legacies, offshore secrets, coastal bigwigs’ gossip, Great Saints’ past... all-encompassing."

He patted his chest and said.

"What ancient legacies are there?"

Bai Xiaozhu asked.

Xu Guang looked at Bai Xiaozhu with approval.

’Presenting merchandise,’ surely this guy won’t charge for this, right?

"There is indeed, indeed there is. In ancient times, there was a mysterious profession known as Refining Pattern Masters. Have the two of you heard of them, who refine the world’s patterns and transform the world with a single thought!"

Xu Guang felt a sudden stirring in his heart.

Professions!

A new profession!

As his strength grew, ordinary professions made little impact on him now. Most talents and skills from new professions offered minimal help, and the chance for most professions to advance to Extraordinary Professions was too low.

This Refining Pattern Master from Mr. Thirteen’s words was indeed tempting to him.