Taiyun Town

"And what about the second phase?"

Quan Yi asked curiously.

"The second stage is separation from the body and maintenance. However, to complete this stage, the second stage must be completed first. Only when Divine Power reaches the Spirit Saint stage can one begin cultivation."

Let's not aim too high now; let's complete the first stage first.

Quan Li smiled gently and patted Quan Yi's head with his large hand.

The tutorial on mental cultivation methods has ended.

Quan Yi entered into a busy smoking process.

The enormous mountain of meat took Quan Yi more than a week to complete.

In order to accommodate the enormous weight.

After Quan Yi filled the Blazing Sun Heart, he took out a giant sack that he had prepared beforehand, and the two of them carried the meat chunks, which weighed a total of tens of thousands of kilograms, out of the forest.

Sunset Forest is located in the center of the Empire.

Geographically, it is surrounded by several provinces.

All the Spirit Master living in the Empire will come to hunt for Soul Ring.

Therefore, no matter which direction you walk out from, there will be a corresponding Soul Hunting Town near the forest.

Quan Yi and Quan Li were heading in the direction of Heaven Dou City when they left the Soul Beast Forest. So, they arrived at Taiyun Town, the largest Soul Hunting Town near Sunset Forest.

Although it's called a small town, its size is comparable to that of Xiao Yi city.

Although there are no tall city walls surrounding the town, there are people patrolling both around and inside the town.

These people were not soldiers of the Empire, but a patrol team spontaneously formed by the residents of the town.

Although they were not a regular army, the patrol team contained a considerable number of Spirit Master, so their combat strength was by no means inferior.

The purpose of these patrol teams is not to guard against humans, but to be vigilant against attacks from Soul Beast.

At night, a patrol team on the outskirts of Taiyun Town was taking a short rest around a campfire.

Among them, a burly, middle-aged man with a slight stubble beard was the most eye-catching.

The man's eyes were filled with arrogance, and when he glanced at the other members, a hint of disdain would flash in his eyes.

Moreover, while the other team members were all wearing protective gear and weapons, he was the only one wearing a leather coat.

It looks out of place with its environment.

At this moment, a short team member, carrying a wine jug, slightly hunched over and took small steps toward the arrogant middle-aged man, saying obsequiously, "Captain Zhao, your wine is ready."

The middle-aged man, seemingly disdainful of speaking, rudely snatched the wine jug from the smaller team member and began drinking on his own.

Captain Zhao's rude behavior did not anger the other team members; on the contrary, it made them lower their heads even further.

Captain Zhao's high prestige in this team is solely due to the fact that he is the only Spirit Master in the team.

However, despite being called Spirit Master, they are actually just low-level Spirit Master whose Soul Power Level is stuck at level 29 and cannot be promoted.

Captain Zhao took a sip of hot wine, the refreshing warmth dispelling the biting mountain wind of the night.

"Comfortable."

Captain Zhao's icy expression finally softened.

"By the way, Ling Zi, what time is it now?" Captain Zhao asked.

"Captain, there's less than half an hour until the shift change."

The younger team member blurted out Captain Zhao's question without hesitation.

Captain Zhao nodded slightly, "It can finally be over."

Patrol duties may seem tedious, but they are a stable and free job.

Moreover, and most importantly, the pay here is quite good.

For Spirit Master like him who has no combat ability, the meager subsidy is simply not enough for him to live a carefree life.

Fortunately, this patrol work not only earned him compliments from ordinary people but also provided him with a considerable reward.

Just as he was enjoying his leisurely work time, a series of dull vibrations entered his ears.

Thump, thump, thump. At first, Captain Zhao thought it was his imagination, and everyone else said they didn't hear it.

But as the sound drew closer, the effects of the alcohol wore off instantly.

"Quickly, quickly, everyone be on alert!"

Captain Zhao looked flustered, and his voice became sharp due to his urgency.

The urgent shouts startled the resting team members.

They had never seen the usually arrogant Captain Zhao so panicked.

A tense atmosphere instantly permeated the entire team.

Everyone picked up their weapons and equipment and stood behind Captain Zhao.

"Captain, should we signal?"

At this moment, Ling Zi took out an exquisite bamboo tube from his bosom, held the tube in one hand, and pulled the thin rope at the bottom of the tube with the other.

This is the Signal Device assigned to each Patrol Squad.

If you encounter a powerful Soul Beast or a large group of Soul Beast approaching, you can pull the Signal Device to immediately attract support.

Just as Ling Zi was anxiously awaiting Captain Zhao's instructions, a powerful voice echoed around them.

"Wait. We are not Soul Beast."

This voice did not belong to any member of the patrol team.

But strangely, the sound seemed to surround them in a stereo effect.

The bizarre situation almost startled Ling Zi into pulling the Signal Device.

"Such powerful Soul Power," Captain Zhao exclaimed inwardly.

At the same time, Captain Zhao's panicked expression gradually calmed down.

Unlike the panicked team members, Captain Zhao, as Spirit Master, knew that this was a method of transmitting sound using powerful Soul Power.

Therefore, the source of the sound must be a powerful Lord Soul Master.

"Everyone, don't panic. Put down your weapons. This is a powerful Lord Soul Master."

Captain Zhao turned around and calmed everyone down, then told them to put down their weapons.

Just then, two towering black shadows approached the group, accompanied by tremors.

At this moment, illuminated by the firelight, everyone was able to see the true face of the newcomer.

These are two tall men carrying small hills on their backs.

One looked older, while the other looked very young.

These two are Quan Yi and Quan Li, who came from Sunset Forest.

"Wow, how heavy is that?"

One of the team members stared at the two men's backpacks, his mouth agape in astonishment.

Captain Zhao was also astonished when he saw this.

His expression immediately changed. He slightly bowed and cautiously approached the two, saying in a fawning tone, "Honorable Lord Soul Master, I am Zhao Jie, the patrol captain of this town. May I ask how I can help you?"

At this moment, Captain Zhao showed no trace of arrogance or disdain on his face.

"Don't be nervous. We just came from Sunset Forest and want to stop in the town to rest for a while."

Quan Yi never expected that he and Quan Li would almost alarm the entire town.

"Then I will lead the way for you two. You seem to be carrying a lot of supplies, and I happen to know of a spare warehouse in town where you can store them."

Captain Zhao's suggestion perfectly addressed the needs of both of them.

Quan Yi replied politely, "Then thank you very much, Captain Zhao."

"You all stay here and continue patrolling. You may disband yourselves after your shift ends."

After saying that, Captain Zhao left his team members and work behind, and led Quan Yi and Quan Li into the town.