"Are you... planning to pass through the Flame Ghost Cave?" A Rogue Cultivator stepped forward and struck up a conversation with Ye Tian.
Ye Tian nodded without saying anything further.
The Rogue Cultivator pointed at the two cultivators beside him and said, "We've tried to cross the Flame Ghost Cave over a hundred times already, but every single time, we stumbled in the Third Heaven. Throughout the first two heavens, we've been watching you. Aside from that naturally gifted little child, only you were never attacked by any demons, monsters, or ghosts."
When he finished, another Rogue Cultivator continued, "That's right. We believe your strength is extraordinary, enough to keep these evil spirits from daring to approach you. If you can lead us through the Third Heaven, I'm willing to pay three top-grade spirit stones."
Hearing this, Ye Tian's expression barely rippled. The main reason was that the reward was simply too meager.
Three top-grade spirit stones were not enough to take even a single step in Pangzhou.
Very quickly, the third Rogue Cultivator noticed the look on Ye Tian's face and hurriedly said, "No, no, no. If you can lead us through the Thi... through the Flame Ghost Cave, we're willing to tell you when Peng Prefecture opens!"
Those words made Ye Tian fall into brief contemplation. Recently, all he had considered was Pangzhou. He had yet to seek information on the other two prefectures, so naturally, he knew nothing of their circumstances.
Seeing that Ye Tian's interest had been piqued, the third Rogue Cultivator tactfully said, "Peng Prefecture has changed its passage policy in recent years, all to distinguish itself from Pangzhou."
"Pangzhou requires a test of strength and a pass, while Peng Prefecture requires one to go at a fixed time and pass an examination before entering.