Ying Huaixu truly had no other thoughts at the moment.
All he wanted was to improve his strength as quickly as possible, then cautiously get through the Cold Pool Secret Realm chapter of the main storyline.
The only reason Ying Huaixu was in such a hurry was that he felt a little unsure.
The final boss inside the Cold Pool Secret Realm was the first truly terrifying boss.
Its strength was nothing like that of the red-named enemies outside, or even the Sword Slave he had encountered back then.
In the game, at least, the first chapter's story boss had absurdly powerful stats.
Who knew what the boss in the real world would be like?
But when Ying Huaixu arrived in Falling Radiance City again, its current state still left him somewhat stunned.
Falling Radiance City had changed enormously, even showing signs of becoming a haven for unaffiliated cultivators.
And that was not all.
Ying Huaixu could now see unaffiliated Spirit Sea cultivators walking around the city, and Sea of Qi Realm cultivators were everywhere.
There were even half-demons!
But Ying Huaixu soon put those thoughts aside and headed straight to the Nether Capital Merchant Guild.
When Ying Huaixu arrived at the Nether Capital Merchant Guild, Xiaohe hurried over to greet him.
"Young master, I knew you would come, so I've been waiting for you. Well? I'm a pretty decent little assistant, aren't I?"
Ying Huaixu nodded.
"The usual! But this time, I want Sea of Qi Realm wagers!"
Xiaohe immediately went to arrange it.
Before long, Ying Huaixu emerged from the three secret realms once again.
Xiaohe immediately approached with a Spatial Ring.
"Young master, these are the proceeds from this round's wagers and your gains. I've already deducted the merchant guild's share and my own. There's an