In the Imperial Capital, aside from Yuwen Luanfei’s Elite Troop, the Feathered Forest Guards were the fiercest fighting force.
Otherwise, when Manager Qiao had asked her to find a way to get close to the Feathered Forest Guards, she wouldn’t have resorted to using her beauty.
Because apart from gathering secrets, Zhao Xiaomiao also harbored the intent of finding a powerful backer.
Although she had openly joined Thousand Miles, who knew how long the Itinerant World organizations could last.
Having experienced the incident at Zhao Family Village, she understood that to live well, the more backers you have, the better.
However, what could she, a weak woman, offer to make others risk their lives to protect her? Therefore, she could only become the most enchanting flower in the Imperial Capital.
To her surprise, she found that the Medicinal Pill the Chief had initially made her swallow had miraculous effects during intimate encounters; all men would submit under her pomegranate skirt.
For this reason, Zhao Xiaomiao made good use of this ability, ensuring no man could escape the palm of her hand, and thus buying herself a degree of security.
But who could have anticipated that the first time she employed this security, it would be in vain?
The very Feathered Forest Guard who had promised to help her take revenge had failed?
At this moment, Bai Junjun and Li Wenli were leisurely enjoying breakfast in the main hall, appearing utterly unconcerned.
Zhao Xiaomiao couldn’t help but doubt whether the Feathered Forest Guard had actually gone out last night.
Thinking of how shameless she had been these past few days, just to have them help her, Zhao Xiaomiao felt as though she’d been tricked by these despicable men.
Therefore, she angrily turned and headed back to the kitchen, marching straight out the back door.
At that time, the Shop Assistant, seeing Manager Miao rush out the door, couldn’t help but ask, "Manager Miao, where are you off to?"
Zhao Xiaomiao didn’t respond.
Watching her distant figure, the Shop Assistant was left feeling puzzled— who on earth had offended her so early in the morning?
However, the very next second, the Shop Assistant suddenly remembered the two patrons in the main hall.
That day, their confrontation with Manager Miaomiao had been fierce, and he had certainly noticed it.
Perhaps it was because these two patrons appeared so early in the morning that Manager Miaomiao was upset.
Speaking of which, the two patrons who brought the Flying Flower Order were indeed extraordinary—whether it was the appeal of Dongsheng Tavern’s fare or the free hospitality courtesy of the Flying Flower Order, they showed up daily without fail.
During this time, the Second Manager never showed them a welcoming face, and today was likely no different.
The Shop Assistant shrugged and went about his work.
It’s fine—he was just a lowly waiter, and the affairs of others were beyond his concern.
Truth be told, Bai Junjun and Li Wenli had indeed come here on purpose. Of course, provoking Zhao Xiaomiao was only a minor part; more of their attention was on Manager Qiao.
After all, he had the pass for Humming Abyss, and what they wanted was nothing more than his Token.
However, Manager Qiao was quite skilled at disguising himself, and not a hint of irregularity could be seen in him, with the Token’s whereabouts completely unknown.
The two of them were in no rush, showing up at The Dawn each day, waiting for the perfect moment to strike when Manager Qiao became complacent.
On the other side, Zhao Xiaomiao went straight to the Feathered Forest Guards.
The Feathered Forest Guards during the day were entirely different from those at midnight.
During the day, the place was strictly guarded, quiet, and orderly, making one feel a profound sense of distance and sacredness.
Zhao Xiaomiao was very familiar with everything here, even the guards on duty were familiar faces to her.
However, compared to Zhao Xiaomiao’s assertive demeanor, the daytime guards were noticeably less composed upon seeing her and, fearing ears on the other side of the wall, somewhat frantically pointed their swords at Zhao Xiaomiao.
"Bold woman! The Feathered Forest Guards’ Forbidden Land forbids trespassers—who dares to intrude?"