Looking at the map in his hand, all sorts of conjectures rose in Li Yan's mind.
He knew Qi Jinghong must have drawn this map only after careful confirmation. At the same time, he developed a keen interest in it.
Li Yan also noticed that every red dot without a cross over it marked either the location of a first-rate sect or some small sect or minor family near a major sect.
Even Nascent Soul cultivators had to be cautious when visiting such places. One moment of carelessness, and they could be discovered by other high-level cultivators.
"There are still nine locations on this map without red crosses. They should be places Qi Jinghong had either never visited or failed to obtain anything from.
"Even if just one of them contains a silver page, that would already be the best possible outcome for me."
For a time, Li Yan simply stood where he was, his gaze flickering endlessly.
With this map, he had far greater confidence than with the information he had obtained from Buluo. Still, he knew one could not be too greedy. Getting one map was already fortunate; having something was better than having nothing.
He actually wanted to set out at once. Yet after a long while, Li Yan finally let out a deep breath and calmed his roiling emotions.
"I can't go yet. Because of the Devil Race cultivators, the defenses of the major sects have become at least several times tighter. Now isn't the best time.
"Besides, many of my cultivation arts have not even reached minor accomplishment. This matter is fundamentally about theft. Once I'm discovered, I'll inevitably have to fight.
"My current strength is still somewhat lacking. At the very least, even if I cannot win, I must be able to escape safely