Maps

Xiao Yu and Xuan Yi had been in the Space Wormhole for half a month. Xuan Yi stared intently ahead and said, "The city we'll be passing through on our way to the Northern Region is, according to the map, a place called Bone Melting City in the Northern Region."

Xiao Yu nodded slightly and said, "Alright, in that case, let's stop here in Bone Melting City for now, and then head to North Sky City!"

Xuan Yi then controlled the spaceship to slow down. A huge circle of light appeared ahead, through which other smaller spaceships could be seen passing by, and Xuan Yi's spaceship was considered the best among them!

Buzz!

As the spaceship passed through the circle of light, a buzzing sound came from it, followed by a blinding white light. Xiao Yu closed his eyes slightly, and the next second, the spaceship landed on a huge square. Looking around, there were quite a few other spaceships parked in the square.

Xiao Yu leaped down from the spaceship, and Xuan Yi, who followed closely behind, retrieved the spaceship.

"Let's go. I don't come to the Northern Region often, so I'm not very familiar with it. Besides, the map I have needs updating!" Xuan Yi waved the map in his hand at Xiao Yu and said.

Xiao Yu looked at the vast and magnificent city before him, which had a pale white hue and looked like a city built of bones. The tall city tower was engraved with three large characters: Bone Melting City. This city was much larger than Black Rock City in the Black Corner Region and could be considered an important city in the Northern Region. It was now within the sphere of influence of the Wind Thunder Northern Pavilion!

Xuan Yi and Xiao Yu entered the Bone Melting City. The surrounding area was lined with shops, and on both sides of the street were small stalls set up by people, constantly calling out to passersby to come and buy things.

Xiao Yu and Xuan Yi came here simply to buy a map of the Northern Region, so they headed straight for the map shops in the city. They eventually found a shop in the center of the city that had a very comprehensive map of the Northern Region, called Map Pavilion.

Upon entering the Map Pavilion, the old man who had been sitting at the front desk hurriedly stood up and walked towards Xuan Yi and Xiao Yu, smiling broadly as he said, "What kind of map are you two looking for? We have a very comprehensive collection of maps here, including those of Bone Melting City, other major cities in the Northern Region, and even the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range. The Map Pavilion has everything!"

Seeing the old man's boastful manner, Xiao Yu said directly, "I want the most detailed map of the Northern Region!"

The old man's face lit up slightly, and he immediately said, "Alright, I'll go get it for you right away!"

Having said that, the old man hurriedly walked towards the back, while Xuan Yi chuckled and said, "It seems this old man has some discernment, but he'll probably be selling us other maps later!"

Xiao Yu glanced at Xuan Yi with some surprise and asked, "How did you know?"

Xuan Yi simply smiled and said, "Just watch!"

Soon, the old man came out from behind the bookshelf, holding a beautiful scroll in his hand. Xiao Yu took it and saw that the city and route on the map could be seen. In particular, large cities like Bone Melting City were marked on the map. Judging from the distance between Bone Melting City and North Sky City on the map, it would only take one or two days to get there!

Xiao Yu carefully put away the map, nodded, and asked, "How much is this map?"

The old man smiled and said, "Thirty thousand Gold Coins!"

Xiao Yu secretly grimaced and said, "The prices here are really expensive!" But it's okay, he is an alchemist, so he has this much money. Of course, this is because Zi Yan is still breaking through. If Zi Yan were still here, Xiao Yu would have to spend more Gold Coins to help Zi Yan buy medicinal herbs!

After tossing the old man a bag of Gold Coins, Xuan Yi and Xiao Yu prepared to leave. Seeing them about to go, the old man's shrewd eyes flickered with a hint of anxiety, and he quickly chased after them, saying, "Did you two come here for the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool in the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range?"

Xiao Yu suddenly remembered that Bone Melting City had appeared once in the original novel. At that time, Xiao Yan had also encountered an old man selling maps. Could this be the one in front of him?

Xiao Yu was somewhat familiar with the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, but it only had some effect on those who had entered the Dou Zong Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool from the Peak Dou Emperor, or those above Dou Zong. However, it was of little use to Xiao Yu, who had already entered the Dou Zun stage!

Xiao Yu didn't say anything, but looked at the old man and asked, "We've come here to see the Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool, but I'd like to know if you're willing to sell me a map of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range?"

The old man smiled honestly and said, "Your Majesty, you are right. The Tianshan Blood Pool in the Tianmu Mountains will be filled with energy and be absorbed by others every three years. The next month will be a three-year period. Countless people will definitely be attracted by then. If you two want to go up there and have a look, wouldn't it be a step ahead if you have a map?"

Xiao Yu noticed that although the old man's strength wasn't much, his eloquence was exceptional, so he simply asked, "And how much does your map of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range cost?"

"Forty thousand Gold Coins! Our Map Pavilion is absolutely honest and fair, offering you all the best value for your money. If you're not satisfied, you can come back anytime to exchange this map!" the old man assured him, patting his chest.

Xiao Yu replied, "It's too expensive. Although the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range are attractive, there will always be people who come every three years. Wouldn't that make them living maps? Besides, you need to sell this map to other people. Forty thousand Gold Coins is too much. How about twenty thousand Gold Coins?"

The old man looked at Xiao Yu with some difficulty and said, "Sir, you see, this is just a small business of mine. Please be lenient and give us some profit. How about this, we each compromise, thirty thousand Gold Coins?"

Xiao Yu shook his head and said, "Never mind, I'll go look somewhere else!"

After saying that, Xiao Yu made a move to leave, which made the old man anxious. He hurriedly said, "Hey, hey, don't go, don't go! Fine, twenty thousand it is, I'll do this business even if I lose money!"

With a slight smile, Xiao Yu accepted the other scroll handed to him by the old man, then tossed him a bag of Gold Coins, saying, "The boss really knows how to do business!"

After leaving the Map Pavilion, Xiao Yu unfolded the map of the Heavenly Eye Mountain Range. Xuan Yi, standing beside him, chuckled, "I didn't expect you to buy this map for half price!"

"Although I have money, you can't treat me like a fool. This map must be available in other map shops in Bone Melting City. Besides, this Map Pavilion doesn't just do business with me. If everyone who buys a map pays 40,000, wouldn't this guy be making a killing?" Xiao Yu said while looking at the map.

Xuan Yi looked at Xiao Yu and said, "However, this Heavenly Mountain Blood Pool doesn't seem to be of any use to you, does it?"

Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Of course this is useless to me, but it's useful to others!"

The two then set off directly from Bone Melting City and headed straight for North Sky City!