Arrival in Maple City, Night Raid on Han Feng's Lair

Over the next few days, Lu Heng led the three girls through the dense forest.

They traveled and trained during the day, then made camp and rested at night.

Seven days later.

At the end of the forest lay a broad, open plain. On the far side of it stood a gray city.

The walls stood roughly five zhang high, their surfaces covered in signs of repair. Some areas even bore blackened scorch marks left by Dou Qi. Above the city gate were two dark-red characters: Maple City.

Han Feng's lair, which he had built up over decades.

Standing at the forest's edge, Lu Heng watched the stream of people entering and leaving through the gates.

It was far livelier than Black Seal City. Many among the passing crowds had formidable auras. With a casual sweep of his senses, he detected at least five or six Dou Lings and more than ten Da Dou Shi.

Deeper within the city were two Dou Wang-level auras.

Han Feng was dead, but the forces he had left behind had not completely collapsed.

The Medicine Emperor of Maple City's reputation had been cultivated for years, and his business network was still operating.

It was only that they were now leaderless and likely fighting among themselves for power.

"Put these on." Lu Heng took another four bamboo hats from his Storage Ring.

Zi Yan took one and put it directly on her head. Her movements were much smoother than they had been seven days ago, and she even tied the straps herself.

Lu Heng raised an eyebrow.

Zi Yan snorted. "Don't underestimate me. I learn very quickly."

"You only learned how to wear a bamboo hat."

"That still counts as learning!"

Qing Lin could not help laughing, then quickly lowered her head and pretended to