Azure Luan Douluo and Golden Crocodile Douluo parted ways thirty miles outside Gengjin City.
A streak of azure light openly entered the city, concealing its aura and transforming into an ordinary-looking middle-aged merchant before merging into the crowd.
The other streak of golden light disappeared into the mountain forests on the outskirts, without even entering the city.
The two had agreed that Azure Luan would operate in the open while Golden Crocodile remained in the shadows.
At the slightest sign that something was wrong, Azure Luan would send a message, and Golden Crocodile Douluo would rush over immediately.
Before they parted, Golden Crocodile Douluo asked one more question.
"What if you get surrounded?"
"They can't surround me." Azure Luan Douluo spoke confidently.
"With my Azure Luan Martial Soul, when it comes to speed, the only one I acknowledge is the Grand Worshipper."
"The Grand Worshipper said to investigate if you can, and wait if you can't," Golden Crocodile Douluo said. "Don't force yourself."
"Don't worry."
The first thing Azure Luan Douluo did after entering the city was find the mark.
It was the Young Mistress's method. There was no mistake.
The direction of the scratch marks indicated southwest—west of the city.
He did not hurry to the western district. Instead, he found a tea stall nearby, sat down, ordered a bowl of coarse tea, and remained there for half the day.
During that time, he observed the people around him to see whether anyone was watching him while also making small talk with the stall owner.
"Business is good, boss."
"Just making a living." The stall owner came over with a teapot to refill his cup.
"You look unfamiliar, sir. Is this your first time in Gengjin City?"
"I'm a traveling merchant. I go everywhere." Azure Luan Douluo took a