"This is not the place to talk."
"Please come with Prince Qin and the two fellow Daoists."
After speaking, the old man led the way forward.
Lin Bai, Old Wen, and the Third God Child exchanged glances. They all waited for Lin Bai to make the decision.
The Third God Child asked, "Imperial Son, what should we do?"
"I checked his Identity Token. It is indeed genuine."
"Besides, all of us are wanted criminals being hunted throughout the Northern Domain. If he were a spy planted by the Soul Refinement Sect and the God Burial Clan, there would be no need for him to go to such lengths to deceive us."
"He is most likely a spy from the Zhao Xing Office!"
He paused, then continued, "We are trapped here now. If the Zhao Xing Office is willing to lend us a hand, that would naturally be the best outcome."
"Let's follow him and take a look."
With that, Lin Bai strode forward, catching up to the old man's pace. Old Wen and the Third God Child naturally had no further nonsense to spout and followed without a word.
Following the old man through the streets and alleys, they soon arrived at the rear courtyard of a vermilion tower ablaze with lights and revelry.
The Third God Child's expression changed drastically. He said to the old man, "Isn't this the Soul-melting Grotto?"
"The Soul-melting Grotto is actually one of your industries?"
The Third God Child was utterly stunned and could hardly believe it.
The Soul-melting Grotto was the largest underground industry in the Northern Domain. It operated underground fighting arenas, gambling houses, and businesses related to brothels.
It was said that even if a Great Mystic Art User entered the Soul-melting Grotto, he would be beaten to pieces and skinned