Crossing the Space Wormhole, First Arrival in the Northern Domain of the Central Plains

The steward wiped the sweat from his forehead and forced a smile again, though this one was ten times more sincere than before.

"Please wait a moment. I'll fetch the map right away."

Lu Heng nodded.

The steward hurried off toward the rear hall.

Zi Yan sidled up to Yao Tianhuo and lowered her voice. "What were you doing just now?"

"Looking at something."

"You only stood there and glanced at him, and that man nearly cried from fright."

Yao Tianhuo frowned. "I did nothing."

"That's what makes it scary." Zi Yan shook her head, her face full of disdain.

Xiao Yi Xian chuckled softly beside them but said nothing.

A moment later, the steward returned carrying a thick scroll of maps and presented it to Lu Heng with both hands.

"This is a detailed terrain map of the entire Northern Domain of the Central Plains. It covers Sky Maple City, Tianbei City, Ye City, the outskirts of Ice River Valley, and thirty-seven large and small surrounding cities. The territories of every faction and all routes are clearly marked."

Lu Heng accepted it, unfolded it, and gave it a brief look before nodding in satisfaction.

Tianbei City's location was obvious at a glance. Starting from Sky Maple City and heading directly north across the Northern Domain Plains, it was a three-to-four-day flight.

South of Sky Maple City lay Ye City, while far to the northeast of Ye City was the outer sphere of influence of Ice River Valley.

The Han Clan and Hong Clan held their own against each other within Tianbei City.

The route was clear. There was no need to take any detours.

"Thank you." Lu Heng stored the map away and led the group out of the main hall.

Once outside, Zi Yan stretched lazily.

"The things