Hou Niao carefully looked through the jade scroll once, and with the powerful memory of a cultivator, he had committed all the information to memory before handing the scroll back.
As he walked to the door, he turned his head and asked, "Who sent the message that informed Sikong Mansion of You Chaoen's betrayal?"
Judge Cheng didn't hesitate, "It was the chess piece you're supposed to meet. He's currently in Qi Sect, with the opportunity to access such secrets; we granted him the authority to make critical decisions in emergencies, and this message has also been verified through other channels."
Hou Niao nodded, but hadn't finished, "Can I get help from other agents hidden in Jianye nearby? Just one contact?"
Judge Cheng shook his head, "That's not according to protocol! Your seniority does not allow you to access the spy network of the Southeast region. This is not a matter of trust, but about following the rules of our profession.