Assembly

After Nan Shangfeng left, Yuan Ming took out a communication talisman and activated it, quickly reaching Xi Ying.

Now that they were not far apart, ordinary methods were enough for them to communicate; there was no need to painstakingly set up a transmission array.

"Have you heard about the city gathering teams?" Yuan Ming asked directly, wasting no time.

"I have. The merchant association asked me to join the team and search alongside them," Xi Ying replied.

"Can you find an excuse to decline? You are not far from a breakthrough now. You should be meditating in seclusion all the more," Yuan Ming said, unable to hide his concern.

"They named me specifically, so I cannot refuse. Besides, I still need some time to polish my cultivation bit by bit. Rather than meditate in seclusion, I might as well go out and gain experience. Perhaps I will find something else," Xi Ying said.

"Alright, then be careful. I will be joining as well. If anything happens, send me a message. I will come immediately," Yuan Ming instructed.

Xi Ying agreed. After exchanging a few simple words, the two ended their communication.

Yuan Ming walked out of the room and saw Nan Shangfeng and Wulu waiting outside. He nodded to them, and the three set off together for the recruitment office to register.

Just as Nan Shangfeng had predicted, the news of recruitment spread and instantly stirred the entire city, setting off a feverish wave.

There were several times more cultivators coming and going on the streets than usual. Along the way, Yuan Ming and the other two often overheard people discussing the matter. By the time they reached the recruitment office, it was surrounded so tightly by cultivators that not even water could pass through. The line of applicants had