"Many thanks, Young Master."
Xu Yi sent a drop of his blood into the Strength Order on the yellow-robed young master's chest, then tossed over several Crystal Tokens totaling four thousand Spirit Stones, settling the debt.
The yellow-robed young master nodded to Xu Yi once more and left. The crimson-robed middle-aged man said, "The battle begins tomorrow at the hour of Chen. There's still plenty of time, so you could climb to a height and enjoy the view. Autumn Wind Plain is a land of towering ridges and a clear river veiled in rosy clouds, a famous scenic spot. This is the best time to take it in. Of course, if you'd like to rest, there are plenty of elegant rooms here that surpass the one you just used. Still, I'd recommend returning to the hall you were in earlier. From what I know, a temporary market has formed there, and trading is lively. The people our Blazing Fire Merchant Association has gathered for this event are the finest of the finest; you could say the strongest have assembled. There should be plenty of treasures, so you might even make an unexpected find."
Xu Yi agreed and thanked him. The crimson-robed middle-aged man summoned a maidservant to guide Xu Yi down the passageway. Before long, Xu Yi had returned to the hall. Sure enough, nearly a hundred people were scattered throughout, each busy with their own affairs. The only thing they had in common was the pure-blue tokens on their chests.
Xu Yi could vaguely sense that many had concealed their spirit and bearing. They had clearly taken Body Concealing Pills. He dismissed the maidservant, swallowed one himself, and soon transformed into a round-faced young man, blending into the crowd. A moment later, he changed into a sallow-faced middle-aged man