Within Giant City, Qin Ran stepped off the train-like vehicle and followed the streets according to the address Rachel had given him.
When Qin Ran came to a stop, a semi-open-air blacksmith's shop appeared before him, its sign displaying a hammer and a furnace.
Aside from having no display windows and making it impossible to see inside from the outside, it looked like a real blacksmith's shop.
This was the residence of Xiubai, Qin Ran's first target to visit.
The very next second after he sent his request to enter, Qin Ran was granted access.
His vision went dark, then brightened.
An enormous room appeared before Qin Ran.
The wave of heat rushing toward him immediately drew his attention.
A massive furnace occupying the very center of the room blazed fiercely, spewing heat so intense it made breathing difficult.
Around the furnace stood twenty-two thick wooden pillars, each requiring two people to wrap their arms around it. They supported the entire roof. Every pillar was covered in a layer of iron sheeting, making the already sturdy-looking supports even more solid. Together with the bluestone floor, they gave the whole room an ancient, rustic feel.
"2567?"
"The rumored Sword of Dawn, the King of Fire?"
Amid a hoarse voice, an exceptionally tall woman walked toward Qin Ran.
Not only was she extremely tall, but she also possessed a remarkably muscular build. Her exposed shoulders, in particular, bore nearly three-dimensional deltoids that would put countless men who considered themselves strong to shame.
Naturally, Xiubai's physique and wheat-colored skin gave her an imposing presence.
Qin Ran also keenly sensed a savage, primitive aura from her.
"Some kind of special Bloodline?"
Qin Ran silently guessed, but he did not forget basic courtesy.
"Pleased to meet you, Xiubai."
Qin Ran spoke and gave a slight