Tianxia Association

Xu Yi had chosen the talkative Li San from among several candidates entirely because the man's build reminded him of Yuan Qinghua, who was tens of thousands of miles away.

As it turned out, though he talked a lot, Li San was a capable guide. He knew all the stories and rules of Lihuo City by heart.

With Li San handling things, he first helped Xu Yi obtain a travel permit, then exchanged a spirit stone for Crystal Coins, bought an Audio-Visual Orb, and finally booked a room at the Donglai Inn. At Xu Yi's request, he also summoned Madam Feng, an old flame of his.

"Enough. Give your mouth a rest."

Three Crystal Coins flew out, and the whole world fell quiet at once.

Xu Yi had been gone from the Donglai Inn for nearly an hour when Madam Feng, who had grown impatient waiting outside, finally heard movement inside the room. She hurried over to open the door, only to have a fair hand as smooth as jade clamp around her neck, choking off the scream that had just risen to her throat.

Half an incense stick later, Young Master Xu understood what had happened. His handsome face twisted horribly, and with a sweep of his palm, he brought down every railing on the inn's entire third floor.

Madam Feng cried out and fainted from fright.

A large force of city guards came rushing toward the inn, quickly surrounding it.

The black-armored commander had yet to charge into the inn when a large group of armored soldiers came flying through the air.

The commander roared, "Flying is forbidden within Lihuo City. Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

"The Wind Correction Department is on the case. Who dares obstruct us? Stand down!"

Ambassador Song, at the head of the