My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 50 Fortune Lies in Peril

After making up his mind, Sun Yunhe pondered how to send Sun Yulin into the Golden Cauldron Sect.

After a moment, he spoke, "The matter of Yu Lin joining the Golden Cauldron Sect should be done sooner rather than later."

Since we can't touch Zhao Changzhou, let's find a way to deal with Jiang Chen.

"I had Yunhai inquire beforehand, and it turns out that someone is secretly watching Jiang Chen. Four years ago, the garrison commander was furious and ordered a thorough investigation of the patrol guards because someone had attempted to assassinate Jiang Chen, causing a huge commotion."

I heard that those people are quite powerful; they not only bribed the guards and swordsmiths in the southwest ward, but even the patrolmen guarding the southwest corner of the city wall.

Sun Yunlong immediately realized what he meant and asked, "You mean, we're going to join forces with those people to take care of Jiang Chen?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Yunhe shook his head repeatedly: "Of course not. These people have unknown origins, and it would be too dangerous to cooperate with them directly."

The incident four years ago implicated Gao Ling, a squad leader in the Southwest Ward, who was demoted to a city guard and spent several years exposed to the elements on the city walls.

"Do you think there would be any problems if we promised to transfer him to work in the city or at the docks, and have him help out?"

Sun Yunlong pondered for a moment: "Gao Ling, is that the guard with the scar on his face?"

Sun Yunhe nodded repeatedly: "That's right, it's him. He was a rogue demon hunter in his early years, and later became a swordsman."

He became a patrolman because of his merits. After decades of accumulating experience, he finally became a patrol squad leader, in charge of the southwest ward.

"Because of Jiang Chen, he became a city guard, and his decades of experience were wiped out. How could he not hate Jiang Chen?"

"As long as we give him some benefits, we can get him to cooperate with those people, and our Sun family can work behind the scenes."

Sun Yunlong tapped his fingers lightly on the table, unable to make up his mind. The patrol guards colluding with outsiders to cause trouble in the market was a major taboo for the garrison command.

Once caught, they are always severely punished.

Acting in this way is far too risky.

Seeing his hesitation, Sun Yulin stomped his feet in anger: "Dad, what can you accomplish with your fear of everything?"

With my sister here, even if word gets out, the garrison commander won't dare touch the Sun family. I'm your own son; isn't my future worth the risk you'd take?"

Seeing the tears welling up in Sun Yulin's eyes, Sun Yunlong felt a pang of pity.

He slammed his hand on the table: "Okay, that's settled then."

"Fourth brother, go and tell Yunhai to get closer to Gaoling."

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Early the next morning, Gao Ling, with a hideous scar on his face, arrived at a private room on the second floor of Juxianlou.

At this moment, a tall, dark-faced middle-aged cultivator with a thick beard, dressed in the uniform of a patrol guard, was already in the private room.

Gao Ling entered the private room and immediately bowed, saying, "Greetings, Sergeant Sun. Please let me know if you need anything."

Sun Yunhai waved his hand: "No need for formalities. We are all patrolmen from Black Stone Mountain Market, so we can be considered colleagues."

"I have heard that among your descendants, there is a son and a daughter who possess spiritual abilities."

Gao Ling was filled with doubt: "Sun Yunhai invited me over in such a mysterious way, just to ask me about my children?"

Could it be that he's planning something against my children? But I can't afford to offend the Sun family; this is really troublesome!

Thinking of this, he nodded: "What Chief Sun said is right. I do have a son and a daughter who possess spiritual apertures, but unfortunately they are both of the lower third grade and cannot join the Golden Cauldron Sect."

Their comprehension is also average; they can't learn the various arts of cultivation. After I pass away, I truly don't know what to do.

Sun Yunhai laughed and said, "This is easy to talk about. I've met both of your children. Although they aren't particularly gifted, your son is a steady person, and your daughter is quite beautiful."

I have a son who is only so-so in talent. He's already in his thirties and still doesn't have much ability. I'm thinking of finding him a wife who is a freelance nun so he can have children soon.

Your daughter is about the same age as my son, and they have similar talents. I'd like to propose marriage between our families.

Upon hearing this, Gao Ling was momentarily stunned, then his face broke into a wide smile.

For their daughter to marry into the Sun family was truly a stroke of good fortune.

He immediately cupped his hands in thanks, intending to express his gratitude.

Sun Yunhai waved his hand: "Brother Gao, don't be in a hurry, I haven't finished speaking yet."

Your son is quite good too; he's now at the fifth level of Qi Refining. He could keep my son company.

"In the future, I want to train my good-for-nothing son to be a patrolman. When that time comes, he will need a few trustworthy people to act as his assistants. I think your son is very suitable."

Upon hearing this, Gao Ling felt no joy, but rather some fear.

"I have exhausted the foundation and connections I have built up over the decades within the Garrison Command. Once I die, my children will be no different from independent cultivators."

The Sun family's willingness to take care of my children is not out of kindness, but rather to get me to do extremely dangerous things.

At this moment, he was extremely conflicted.

"The Sun family has never had a good reputation. Now that they've agreed to take care of my children, it wouldn't be surprising if they discard them after the job is done."

But if I don't agree, I'll offend the Sun family. Given their vengeful nature, they probably won't let me off easily.

Seeing that he was hesitant to make up his mind, Sun Yunhai continued, "Brother Gao has been a patrolman for decades and is quite skilled. The Northwest Ward under my jurisdiction is a mixed bag and needs a capable person to keep it in check."

I can transfer you to the Northwest Ward to continue serving as a city patrol guard. As you know, I have a niece who married a Foundation Establishment manager from the Golden Cauldron Sect. My family is also putting in a lot of effort to help me secure a patrol captain position.”

"Once I become the squad leader, you, Brother Gao, can take over the position of patrol captain of the Northwest Ward."

Upon hearing this, Gao Ling's breathing became heavier, and his chest heaved violently.

I served as a city guard for four years, enduring wind and sun every day on the city wall. Apart from a monthly salary of thirty spirit stones, I received no other benefits.

Unlike back when I was a squad leader in the Southwest Ward, even without actively asking for money, I received hundreds of spirit stones as tributes from various places every month.

"If I could become a patrol sergeant again, life would be much better than it is now. I could even use my connections to get my son a patrol officer position."

The Sun family has a Foundation Establishment cultivator as a powerful backer within the Golden Cauldron Sect, ensuring their future prosperity. Following the Sun family guarantees a life of luxury.

Even with some risks, fortune favors the bold; how could one reap such a great reward without taking the plunge?

Having thought of this, he no longer hesitated.

He immediately stood up from his chair, bowed deeply to Sun Yunhai, and said, "I am willing to go through fire and water for Squad Leader Sun without hesitation!"

Sun Yunhai nodded in satisfaction: "We're family by marriage, there's no need for such formalities."

He then revealed his plan to deal with Jiang Chen.

Upon hearing Jiang Chen's name, Gao Ling gritted his teeth in hatred, his scars contorting like a centipede about to attack.

"For the past few years, I've wanted to devour Jiang Chen alive, but unfortunately, I haven't had the chance."

"Boss, whatever you want to do to Jiang Chen, as long as it's within my power, I'll give you my full support!"

Sun Yunhai grinned from ear to ear: "Great! Can you still contact the group that assassinated Jiang Chen back then?"

Gao Ling nodded: "We can get in touch with them, but the guard in the southwest ward is Li Cheng, who is on good terms with Jiang Chen. The patrolman responsible for inspecting Jiang Chen's courtyard is Lu Hu, who used to be Jiang Chen's bodyguard."

It would be far too difficult to deal with Jiang Chen right under their noses.

Sun Yunhai waved his hand: "This matter is not urgent. You should first contact the people, and my Sun family can help create opportunities."

However, when you contact that group, you must not reveal the name of the Sun family.