"How has the information gathering on the Myriad Beast Mountain Range been going?" Xiao Shuang sat on the bed, idly playing with Yaoye's round, jade-like toes as he asked.
Perhaps because she was ticklish, Yaoye's calf trembled slightly. "I only have a general understanding of the Myriad Beast Mountain Range."
"It is considered a paradise for Demonic Beasts. Many weaker Demonic Beasts go there seeking shelter. It is said that there are even Dou Zun-level Demonic Beasts within the Myriad Beast Mountain Range."
"And if humans enter the Myriad Beast Mountain Range, they will be attacked. There is no reason for it—the Myriad Beast Mountain Range welcomes no humans!"
At this point, Yaoye spread her hands helplessly. "So, if you want to learn about the Myriad Beast Mountain Range, it would be better to ask Demonic Beasts."
"Demonic Beasts?" Xiao Shuang released her foot and asked, "How about asking the Abyssal Sea Flood Dragon Beast?"
"It could work, but don't get your hopes up too much." Yaoye gave a bitter smile. "The Abyssal Sea Flood Dragon Beast is the Royal Family's guardian beast. It has never left the Jia Ma Empire."
"No matter. Let's go ask it in the back mountain." Xiao Shuang helped Yaoye up from the bed. "What if the Abyssal Sea Flood Dragon Beast knows something about the Myriad Beast Mountain Range?"
Yaoye naturally did not refuse. After changing into another outfit, she followed Xiao Shuang into the back mountain.
Within the Imperial City's vast back mountain, the two slowly made their way toward the summit...
Xiao Shuang and Yaoye were in no hurry. They even stopped along the way, sitting on a flat patch of grass to admire the scenery before them.
They took black tea and some baked scones from their storage rings, then sat