Ye Tian did not know how long he had waited, but at last, as nightfall approached, he found an opportunity.
Asking a waiter for information seemed like the most routine thing in the world. Unfortunately, the tavern was far too busy; people came and went in an endless stream for a long while.
Only now did the waiter have time to prepare two jugs of wine and a plate of peanuts, then sit alone, staring outside as he drank and nibbled on snacks.
Without a doubt, this was the perfect moment to gather information.
"Oh? You're new here?" The waiter's face was slightly flushed with drink, and his words were somewhat muddled, though Ye Tian could at least make them out.
"To gain a foothold here, strength alone isn't enough—unless you possess absolute strength. Otherwise, it's all futile."
"I've seen plenty of arrogant Six-Star Immortal Emperors who thought themselves unmatched beneath heaven, only to be beaten to death by several Five-star Immortal Emperors taking turns against them."
"Really, it all comes down to a few words: do what should be done, don't do what shouldn't be done, and don't even do what you want to do. Just follow the rules. Also, most shops in Rebel City work like this. Pay your money and take the goods yourself. The shopkeeper is nothing more than a guard at the door." The waiter seemed to have drunk too much, and words spilled from his mouth one after another.
The shopkeeper had sharp ears. Even from so far away, he still heard what the waiter had said.
Whoosh— A dart tore through the air. Ye Tian caught it with a flick of both hands.
Unfortunately, it was only an ordinary dart. Catching it took no effort at all for Ye Tian. Had he been