After dealing with the Wolf Bandits they had encountered, Su Ge did not rush off with Deng Jilin to investigate. Instead, they returned to Cold Gate Pass to rest and recuperate.
After all, they had spent so long in the Far North that even they were mentally exhausted.
No matter how fierce or cold the snowstorms were, the chill in their hearts could only truly be dispelled by returning to Cold Gate Pass and soaking in the bustle of human life.
Finding a restaurant, Su Ge and Deng Jilin ordered a whole table of dishes and thoroughly indulged their appetites.
Leaning back in his chair, Su Ge ate while spreading his spiritual power outward, listening to the jumble of voices around him.
Wherever one went, restaurants like these were always places where information and people mingled, fish and dragons swimming together.
Cold Gate Pass was no exception. Though it was a fortified city, its heavy flow of travelers made its circumstances rather unusual.
That was also why he had chosen to eat here with Deng Jilin: to hear whether there had been any recent news about the Wolf Bandits outside.
"Hey, have you heard? The city guard's deputy commander led a force out, but only a handful made it back."
"Which deputy commander? Don't tell me Cold Gate Pass has a bandit problem now?"
"Who else could it be? That newly promoted Soul Emperor, second only to the commander himself. Apparently, he led the force out because of..."
The speaker paused, seemingly checking whether anyone else was nearby, then lowered his voice and slowly uttered two words: "Wolf Bandits!"
Su Ge made no move and continued heartily enjoying his meal.
With his current spiritual power, gathering a little information was hardly difficult.
"How is that possible? Don't those creatures