Qin Yuan soon reached a city on the Empire's outskirts-Vast Sea City.
He had traveled alone the entire way, moving extremely quickly without wasting any time en route.
Although Vast Sea City lay on the Empire's outskirts, it was an enormous metropolis. In terms of size, it likely rivaled any of the continent's Three Great Cities.
It was rarely mentioned by the continent's Soul Masters only because it had relatively few high-ranking Soul Masters and stood apart from the continent's mainstream culture.
Upon entering Vast Sea City, he could gaze into the distance and see the boundless ocean. The salty tang that washed over him made the sea's presence unmistakable.
The customs of Vast Sea City were entirely different from those of the continent's mainstream cities. This was the domain of Sea Soul Masters. Many passing pedestrians had dark skin, clearly the result of making their living at sea year after year.
After Qin Yuan entered the city, his attire stood out from the locals', and he quickly drew attention.
A young man waving a small flag approached him of his own accord. "Sir, you're from the continent, aren't you? Do you need a guide? I can run errands for you around the city or introduce you to its local customs."
"You only need to pay me two Gold Soul Coins a day. I'll serve you exclusively and be available whenever you call."
Although Vast Sea City was not recognized by the continent's mainstream society, plenty of mainland Soul Masters came here for business or sightseeing. Being a guide was considered a fairly well-paid job in the city.
Despite the advantage of his foreknowledge, Qin Yuan still found the place unfamiliar once he actually arrived.
If he simply wandered around the city on his own, who knew how much time