The men standing before Yang Qing all stared at them with hostile expressions.
The island had been sealed off for decades, and no outsiders had ever broken in.
Even the one or two who had stumbled upon it by chance had quickly fled, never managing to set foot on the island.
Yet this time, not only had outsiders found their way here, but so many had come at once?
A faint smile spread across Yang Qing's face. "We came to the island only to seek a certain item. Might I ask whether any of you know if it is here?"
"What item?"
Though they were deeply displeased with Yang Qing and his companions, one of the men still answered him.
"Rootless Wood," Yang Qing said, enunciating each word.
The claim that Rootless Wood was on Immortal Island was merely a rumor Yang Qing had heard, reinforced by his own conjectures. He had no grounds to be certain.
"Rootless Wood?"
The men's expressions changed at his words. "Who told you that?"
Yang Qing did not answer, merely following up on what they had said. "Do you mean that Rootless Wood truly is on Immortal Island?"
Realizing he had let something slip, the man gave no answer.
Another man, however, spoke up. "What do you want Rootless Wood for?"
Yang Qing did not conceal the truth. "A Fierce Beast has appeared, and we need Rootless Wood to deal with it. If you could tell us where it is, I would be deeply grateful."
"There is still a Fierce Beast in this world? Didn't they... back then..."
Before he could finish, the first man interrupted him. "We have no such rare treasure in our possession. If you truly wish to find it, go look to the south."
With that, he turned away and