Heaven Dou City.
As the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, its prosperity was far beyond anything Nuoding City could compare to.
Its towering city walls, broad and spotless streets, endless streams of people, and Soul Masters visible everywhere all displayed the grandeur of one of the continent's foremost cities.
Fu Shiyan did not choose to stay in the bustling district. Instead, he rented a two-story pavilion with its own courtyard in a relatively quiet marketplace in the southeastern corner of the city, near the aristocratic academy district.
The surroundings were elegant, and most of the neighbors were commoners, low- to mid-level Soul Masters, or small merchants, making it less likely to attract attention.
After settling Tang San and Xiao Wu in, Fu Shiyan instructed them:
"Xiao San, spend the next few days showing Xiao Wu around the area, but do not go too far. Above all, do not reveal your identities as Soul Masters.
"Fu Ze will arrange your meals.
"Your master needs to leave for several days to fulfill an appointment. I will return soon."
"Yes, Master," Tang San replied respectfully.
Xiao Wu, meanwhile, leaned curiously against the second-floor window, watching the varied pedestrians and shops below with eyes full of wonder. For the moment, she had forgotten her fear of Fu Ze.
Fu Shiyan and Fu Ze did not linger. They quietly left Heaven Dou City and headed toward Sunset Forest.
Today was precisely the one-week deadline he had agreed upon with Dugu Bo.
Deep within Sunset Forest, in the valley of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Dugu Bo had long been waiting impatiently. The instant he sensed the auras of Fu Shiyan and Fu Ze, he appeared, his face immediately breaking into an eager smile.
"Ah, little friend Fu! You finally came! This