Wuyou City is located on the border of the Western Wilderness Region, in the Gobi Desert. To the east lies the desolate desert, and to the west, there is only desolation. The land is barren and there is not a single green leaf. This place can be called the most barren place in the Origin Martial Continent.
However, as the premier city on the outskirts of the Western Wilderness Region, the sheer size and prosperity of Wuyou City are immediately apparent.
At first glance, the dark city walls stand majestically, their edges invisible. Large clusters of buildings emerge from the city, each one taller than the last, as if competing with one another. Crowds throng in and out, their noise reaching the heavens. From this one glance, it's clear that Wuyou City's prosperity is no less than that of Yan City.
"As expected of a major city on the border of the Western Wilderness Region, it is indeed quite impressive."
Xiao Yan leaped down from the carriage and easily reached the front of the group. After three days of cultivation, Xiao Yan's aura had completely recovered to its peak. Now that the group had arrived, it was time to leave.
However, just as Xiao Yan Xiao Yan at the front of the group, many people in the crowd behind him cast surprised glances at him.
Xiao Yan's actions just now seemed effortless and casual, but the ease with which he passed by the crowd, and the breeze he created as he moved, all subtly revealed his astonishing speed.
Reaching the Dou Di greatly enhances every aspect of one's strength. In terms of speed alone, it is far beyond what ordinary Half-Emperor can achieve. Although it is not apparent from Xiao Yan's actions just now, those present could tell that few in the group possessed such agile movement technique.
This kid seems to be no ordinary person!
The people in the group exchanged glances, all seeing a look of shock in each other's eyes. At the same time, at the very front of the group, Feng Lun and Miss Fang also noticed the arrival of the people behind them.
The two turned to look at the latter at the same time, but almost simultaneously, Xiao Yan appeared beside them.
"Hiss..."
The two men were startled, not expecting the black-robed youth to be even faster than they had anticipated. Immediately, the expressions on their faces changed slightly.
Fortunately, this person had been recovering from his injuries along the way; otherwise, if they had fought, he probably would have caused them considerable trouble!
Fortunately, they have now arrived at Wuyou City, which means they have reached their destination. Xiao Yan should now separate from their group. In this way, whatever strength the latter possesses will no longer be of any concern to them.
"Haha, Brother Xiao Yan, have your injuries healed?"
Suddenly, Feng Lie, who was bored to the side, noticed Xiao Yan's presence. He immediately grinned and strode forward, grabbing Xiao Yan's shoulder. His loud laughter attracted the attention of many passersby.
"Hehe, thank you for your concern, Brother A Lie. My injury has healed."
Xiao Yan smiled. He did have a slight liking for this A Lie, probably because of the latter's cheerful personality. It seemed that he could get along with anyone and be happy with anyone.
It's truly remarkable that such a personality could exist on this continent.
"Hehe, this is Wuyou City, isn't it big!"
A Lie laughed, as if showing off to Xiao Yan. Of course, this showing off was very pure, without any other impurities, and without any deliberate intention.
"Kindness."
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded. He had originally planned to leave, but because of this guy, he stayed.
"Let's go into the city first; it's not too late to leave once we're inside."
Xiao Yan secretly delayed in his heart.
" Wuyou City is the second largest city I've ever visited. I want to go to many more and bigger cities in the future. I swear, I will travel all over the continent!"
A Lie continued laughing, boasting about his dream, which seemed utterly ridiculous to others, while Xiao Yan nodded in agreement.
To travel across the continent, one must first possess courage, and secondly, one must have the strength of cultivation.
Only with enough courage can he uphold his original aspirations and beliefs. Strength is the shortcut to accelerate his progress. This dream may seem small, but if it can be realized, then A Lie will surely become a truly respected strongman.
Those who think his dream is ridiculous are the truly foolish ones.
"Here, this is for you."
While Feng Lun was discussing something with Miss Fang, Xiao Yan stretched out his hand to A Lie, revealing a green scroll. This was a Intermediate Spirit Class wood-attribute spiritual cultivation technique, many times stronger than the technique A Lie was currently practicing.
Through his senses, Xiao Yan clearly perceived A Lie's inherent attributes. Perhaps it was because A Lie had supposedly saved his life, or perhaps it was Xiao Yan's overflowing compassion, that he gave him this cultivation manual.
"What's this?"
A Lie frowned, a look of suspicion appearing on his dark face.
"This can help you travel across the continent, but you can only see it after I leave, and it absolutely cannot be seen by a second person, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness."
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, and while the latter was still in a daze, he stuffed the scroll into the latter's arms. At the same time, the caravan arrived in front of the city gate.
The crowded flow of people gradually dispersed, and passersby made way for the procession of several dozen people, who then swaggered in unhindered before arriving at the city gate.
At the city gate, there were more than a dozen guards dressed in red and yellow armor. One of them, who seemed to be the leader, stepped forward expressionlessly upon seeing the group, blocking their path with his long spear.
"Commander Feng, we're all old acquaintances, so I won't waste any more words. It's the city entrance fee."
Feng Lun had been roaming the Western Wilderness Region with his dozens of brothers for many years, so he naturally knew all the guards of Wuyou City, although their relationship with the dual-defense forces was not friendly.
"Hmph, I, Feng Lun, have traveled this road countless times. I know the rules perfectly well. Brothers, hand over your money and let our Captain Gou give it a thorough inspection!"
Feng Lun burst into laughter, especially when he mentioned the surname of the person in front of him. The crowd behind him followed suit and laughed. Even some passersby blushed but dared not laugh out loud. Clearly, they were also particularly wary of this "Guo" captain.
"Bang bang bang!"
Immediately following, a series of heavy crashes echoed as the corpses of Desolate Wolf appeared before the city gate. Instantly, countless figures flew into the air, scattering to avoid the fall. At the same time, a look of shock welled up in their eyes as they looked at Feng Lun and the others.
"These are... twenty Desolate Wolf!"
"Wow, that's a huge fortune!"
Passersby were astonished, never expecting that Feng Lun and his group would offer twenty Desolate Wolf Desolate Wolf as payment for entering the city. After presenting the wolves, Feng Lun and his men watched with a half-smile at the shock on Captain Gou's face. They, too, hadn't anticipated that Feng Lun and his group could kill twenty Desolate Wolf. But just as Feng Lun looked at Captain Gou with a cold smile, the latter suddenly grinned coldly and said:
"Twenty Desolate Wolf, that's truly an amazing achievement, but..."
Feng Lun frowned slightly, feeling uneasy about the expression on the guy's face.
"As far as I know, your mercenary group has a total of eighty people including yourself, but now it seems you've brought two outsiders with you..."
"I'll cover Miss Fang's expenses; you just need to let her through."
"And what about him?"
Captain Gou turned his gaze to Xiao Yan, his eyes narrowed as he asked.
"Kid, we've already done you a huge favor by bringing you here. If you don't want to cause us any trouble, you either pay your own way into the city, or you leave our group."
"Uncle Feng Lun..."
"Shut up! This is his own business, and he should resolve it himself."
Feng Lun spoke to Xiao Yan, his words clearly implying that Xiao Yan should leave his group voluntarily. A Lie was about to speak when he was silenced by A Lie Lun's rebuke. Feng Lun's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Yan the entire time, as if waiting for his decision.
With a slight smile, Xiao Yan shrugged, moved a few feet to the side, and retreated into the crowd.
Seeing this, Feng Lun withdrew his gaze and looked at Captain Gou again, saying in a deep voice:
"Can we go in now?"
Normally, Feng Lun's troops would have already entered, but today Feng Lun had publicly humiliated Captain Gou's surname, which left the latter somewhat resentful. He had only intended to give Feng Lun a warning, but he hadn't expected this outcome. Now that Feng Lun's troops were about to enter the city, Captain Gou's mind raced. Just as Feng Lun impatiently tried to disarm Captain Gou, he turned the spear, pointing it diagonally at the ground, and coldly smiled:
"Getting in isn't difficult, but recently a new order has been issued. I forgot to mention before, the fee for everyone entering Wuyou City will be increased by 40%. In the past, twenty Desolate Wolf would have been enough for your mercenary group to get in, but now, unless you bring out five more Desolate Wolf, don't even think about entering the city!"
Captain Gou's face was contorted with rage. No matter what, he was determined to make Feng Lun bleed profusely today; otherwise, he would never be able to quell his anger.
" Gou Changlin, you're fabricating this out of thin air!"
Feng Lun was furious; the person in front of him was clearly trying to make things difficult for them!
"Who said this is fabricated out of thin air?"
Just then, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly came from the other end of the city gate.