Qian Hantian straightened up. "After each branch returns, count the clan members who can be deployed, register them, and submit the lists to me within three days. I will assign routes and areas based on the overall situation."
The people present nodded one after another. Qian Hantian added, "This mission is primarily about searching. Do not engage in unnecessary conflicts with people from the Fairytale Empire, and do not alert the local forces along the way. I will prepare sufficient resources and intelligence for each team so they can complete their investigation without exposing their identities."
The discussion in the council hall continued for roughly the time it took to burn an incense stick, finalizing the details of personnel assignments, resource allocation, information transmission, and more.
Once the final item on the agenda had been settled, everyone rose in turn and dispersed.
Qian Hantian stood alone before the fully unfurled map of the Douluo Continent at the end of the long table, his gaze moving back and forth between the key regions circled in red ink.
Bright Moon City.
Flender walked down the main street, his gaze sweeping over the rows of shops lining both sides and the crowds flowing past. He could not help sighing. "Bright Moon City is far more prosperous than Heaven Dou City ever was."
There was genuine admiration in his voice. He had lived in Heaven Dou City for a time back then, so he could be considered someone who had seen the world.
Yet the width of the streets, the density of the shops, and the volume of pedestrian traffic in the city before him all clearly surpassed Heaven Dou City in its prime.
The streets were lined not only with all sorts of Soul Master-related shops, but also many trades he could