Only Foundation Establishment’s big hands can lay an unseen net in Chang’an.

"I observed during the day that after about five hours of beating, a lot of fine debris falls off the ore. At this time, the dungeon stops working, and a specialist uses a long rod to collect the debris." Ying Rushi said, "The fact that Foundation Establishment Messenger takes great pains to obtain it shows that the ore is a rare and precious treasure for Foundation Establishment, surely a Secret Realm ore above the Fourth-Turn."

"Unlike Bingzi Pepper Forest and Heaven-Swaying Sword, although these weapons are treasures with high cultural value, they are ultimately just artworks for playing and admiration. It’s only embarrassing being stolen, not to the extent of hatred," she said slowly. "But this ore is a treasure valued by Foundation Establishment Messenger... I don’t think True Man of Locking Dragon can laugh it off."

This is also one of Ying Rushi’s reasons for not caring about Black Wolf saving people; since they’re going to steal the treasure of Foundation Establishment Zhenren this time, why bother about another person? It might even divert Foundation Establishment Zhenren’s attention.

Yan Qing didn’t find it strange. After all, how many national treasures are there to steal? Besides, stealing things others don’t care about is not interesting. Being similarly malicious in planning, he naturally wanted to stir up player conflict when designing instances.

Now, it’s only about stealing materials. When Thief’s House develops into the mid-late stage, the theft targets specified in missions will become more excessive, ensuring thief players are infamous worldwide and hated by all. After all, if you discover your cherished treasures have been stolen by thieves, and when reappearing, have already been transformed into a shape more suitable for thieves, nobody can endure such humiliation.

"On the flip side, the reward this time is a weapon customized from materials valued by Foundation Establishment Messenger, definitely Third-Turned Legendary!" Shang Xinlei rubbed his hands in anticipation, "This time, it’s my turn to receive the reward!"

Ying Rushi was tempted as well, though she already had Heaven-Swaying Sword; according to the principle that the harder the challenge, the better the reward, this time’s reward must be more outstanding than Heaven-Swaying Sword and custom-made, who wouldn’t want it?

Legendary Tokens are like perfect lovers in temperament, appearance, and personality; no matter how many, they aren’t too many, and even if useless later, they’re worth eternal treasure.

But her points were completely spent in the last auction, making it tough to compete for this reward. Red Snake is not much better than her; the most hopeful ones are Black Wolf and Yellow Dog. However... Ying Rushi glanced at Pharmacist’s Wish next to her; previously, Pharmacist’s Wish would have slapped the table, boldly declaring the reward was hers. Now, Pharmacist’s Wish was quiet as a lamb, attentively observing the sand table illusion.

As if compared to the Third-Turned Legendary Token, she could obtain a more important reward from this mission.

"Black Wolf," Ying Rushi suddenly lowered her voice and asked, "If Yellow Dog just refused you... would you hate him?"

Pharmacist’s Wish looked at her strangely, "I’d hate him even if he agreed, but if he refused..."

"I’d hate myself more."

...

...

With Pharmacist’s Wish as the inside member who visited the real site, the action plan was formulated very smoothly. In less than an hour, they discussed three action plans, including eighteen contingency schemes for unexpected situations.

Ying Rushi was the first to bid farewell, "Gather again at midnight tomorrow to brush up on the plan and check the sand table for loopholes. I’ll head back now, everyone can get some rest." She wisely noticed they had private matters to discuss and did not linger.

After Ying Rushi left, Yan Qing and the other two remained seated in their places without moving. After a while, Yan Qing couldn’t help but look at Shang Xinlei, "Aren’t you going to sleep? Staying up late will make the skin worse."

"I’m waiting for you to finish talking!" Shang Xinlei replied matter-of-factly.

"It’s none of your business!"

"Hey, hey, what did you promise me earlier? And you still talk to me like this!"

"Because it really isn’t your business! I’m talking to Black Wolf about her matter; why would you need to listen?"

"I’m going back." Pharmacist’s Wish stood up and turned towards her room.

"Wait!" Yan Qing glanced at Ying Rushi’s door and gestured for her to come over, "Come here for a moment."

"Why should I—" Pharmacist’s Wish instinctively retorted, but stopped halfway, then obediently walked to Yan Qing.

Not only was Shang Xinlei shocked, but Yan Qing was also surprised, his body instinctively shrinking, right hand pressing on Bingzi Pepper Forest’s handle, as if thinking Pharmacist’s Wish might take action directly.

"I said I’d follow your directions, and I’ll keep that promise," Pharmacist’s Wish was displeased by his gaze, "It’s limited to this mission."

"Are you really mentally prepared?" Yan Qing glanced at Shang Xinlei beside, who was openly eavesdropping, helplessly said, "Although we’ll hide our identities during the mission, very few can save Rabbit Heroine, if Rabbit Heroine is rescued, True Man of Locking Dragon will likely suspect you... Foundation Establishment Messenger doesn’t need evidence to kill; even displeasure would be enough to sentence you."

"But isn’t there still you?" Pharmacist’s Wish said, "Rabbit Heroine revealed Bingzi Pepper Forest at Shu Dao Mountain; True Man of Locking Dragon already knows you’re Rabbit Heroine’s brother, she’s bound to think you led Thief’s House to save Rabbit Heroine... which is indeed the case."

"But your combat style is quite distinct, and it’s almost impossible to avoid fighting in this mission." Yan Qing said solemnly, "If there’s a living witness who recounts your actions and draws True Man of Locking Dragon’s attention?"

"Not rescuing Rabbit Heroine, does it mean my combat style won’t be exposed in this operation?" Pharmacist’s Wish retorted, "Stealing Foundation Establishment Zhenren’s treasure compared to saving Rabbit Heroine, I can’t really say which is more severe."

"You can switch weapons."

Yan Qing retrieved a Seven-Star Sword from the Storage Ring, "We’ll act together this time; any enemies can be dealt with by us three, unless a situation really demands your full strength, otherwise use this Seven-Star Sword in the mission."

Pharmacist’s Wish took the Seven-Star Sword, "I am the strongest fighter in the team, your arrangement endangers all of us, don’t you prioritize your own safety more?"

"Because I also want the reward from this mission; your advantage in Thief Points is too overwhelming, I have to resort to this to bench you, otherwise you might compete for the custom Legendary with me." Yan Qing raised his eyebrows and said, "So, what, you’re dissatisfied? But you said you’d follow my orders, wouldn’t you regret that?"

Even without understanding the saying ’bench,’ Yan Qing’s arrogant attitude was enough to understand his meaning.

Even Shang Xinlei was shocked at Yan Qing’s thinking, unexpected that he would consider weakening Pharmacist’s Wish’s competitive hope, keeping Black Wolf stagnant after two missions!

Pharmacist’s Wish gazed at him, then lowered her head to the bright blade of Seven-Star Sword, her mouth’s corner lifted a gentle curve, nodding helplessly, "Alright, I’ll listen to you."