"Young Master, but I have... four legs!"
The tiger sprawled across Chen Kangbao's shoulders. He was scared out of his wits, and his running speed increased dramatically, as though he had gained a rocket booster.
"Oh."
With a tap of Qi Yuan's finger, the roaring tiger instantly changed positions. Its forelegs no longer rested on Chen Kangbao's shoulders; instead, its fangs bit down on his waistband.
In an instant, the carriage-puller had become six-legged.
The carriage sped away like a streak of dust, heading toward the Ten Thousand Mountains Abyss.
Along the way, it drew many gazes, though most were merely curious or quietly amused.
Night fell.
Inside a mountain inn, the lamps burned brightly.
The elmwood railings had decayed with age and were coated in thick paint, concealing the bloodstains of old.
A closer look would reveal blade marks on quite a few of the railings.
The inn stood in a remote location. It was a shady inn, and few people usually came here.
Yet business was booming now, with many people arriving from beyond Ning Country.
The once-arrogant owner of the black inn hunched over upon seeing so many Weapon Wielders. For the first time, he was conducting honest business.
"Everyone, the Divine Artifact Embryo has appeared. Do you have any useful information to exchange?"
At that moment, an old man with a goatee spoke up. His face was lean, his eyes bright and lively, and a gourd hung at his waist.
"Since Grandmaster Jiu has spoken, everyone should stop hiding things. Share whatever information you have so we can explore the ruins together. Otherwise, if more Heaven Rank Weapon Wielders arrive, we won't even get a sip of soup." A kindly-looking man spoke.
He was an elder of the Ancient Thunder Gate. The artifact he had