The Wolf King was also overjoyed and instantly jumped onto the shoulder of the sable-唰coated woman. Then, it began to sweet-talk her.

However, the Wolf King and the woman were communicating telepathically, so no one else could hear them.

The Hill-Crossing Beast glanced at the Wolf King, then looked at Qin Feiyang. Seeing a hint of amusement in Qin Feiyang's eyes, the Hill-Crossing Beast was confused. It communicated via telepathy, asking doubtfully, "Qin Feiyang, are you alright in the head?"

Qin Feiyang was taken aback and asked, "What do you mean?"

The Hill-Crossing Beast said, "Rogue Wolf is about to defect, and you can still laugh?"

"Defect?" Qin Feiyang was surprised, then chuckled. "Don't worry, he won't defect."

"You're so sure?" The Hill-Crossing Beast was astonished.

"You wouldn't understand the friendship Rogue Wolf and I share," Qin Feiyang said with a faint smile.

Just then, the Wolf King suddenly shouted, "Miss Meng, you're not being sincere at all, are you?"

"Forget it, I'm better off sticking with Xiao Qinzi!"

Having said this, the Wolf King leaped onto Qin Feiyang's shoulder.

The woman in sable fur frowned instantly.

Qin Feiyang transmitted telepathically, "How did it go? Did you find out anything?"

The Wolf King replied, "Let's leave first. We'll talk later."

Qin Feiyang's eyes flashed, and he walked past the sable-coated woman.

The woman turned to Qin Feiyang, frowning. "Exactly how many Gold Coins will it take for you to sell it to me?"

"It's unwilling. What can I do?" Qin Feiyang turned, smiled at the woman, then turned back and strode away.

"Humph!" she snorted. "Just you wait. Soon enough, you'll learn the consequences of refusing me."

The sable-coated woman then huffed and left.

「In the crowd.」

As Qin Feiyang pursued Ding Ming, he asked, "White-Eyed Wolf, what exactly happened?"

The Wolf King fumed, "That woman insisted I go home with her before she'd give me the coordinates to the Purple Sun Tribe."

The Hill-Crossing Beast finally understood. "So that's why you got close to her."

"What else did you think?" the Wolf King retorted.

The Hill-Crossing Beast said, "I actually thought you were going to defect!"

"Defect?" The Wolf King paused, then shook its head. "You're such an idiot."

Anyone in the world might betray Qin Feiyang, but the Wolf King never would. The Hill-Crossing Beast wouldn't understand the reasons for that anytime soon.

The Wolf King ignored it and transmitted to Qin Feiyang, "That woman's family background is quite something."

"What do you mean?" Qin Feiyang asked.

"Her family, the Meng Family, is the largest in White Fox City," the Wolf King transmitted. "Moreover, her father is the City Lord of White Fox City, a one-star War Emperor. Her grandfather is even stronger—a three-star War Emperor!"

The Hill-Crossing Beast asked incredulously, "So, doesn't that mean White Fox City practically belongs to her family?"

"You're not entirely wrong," the Wolf King glanced at the Hill-Crossing Beast and said. "The Meng Family controls White Fox City, but they don't belong to any tribe. Nevertheless, due to the Meng Family's power, all tribes within a thousand-li radius, including the few larger tribes nearby, show them some respect."

"Besides, White Fox City is a gathering place for loose cultivators. A large number of people come to buy and sell goods every day. That's why the Meng Family established a Trading Pavilion right opposite the City Lord's mansion. Even people from the major tribes frequently come to buy resources."

The Wolf King finished in one breath. His gaze grew somber. The Meng Family's influence in White Fox City is too strong; getting the coordinates won't be easy!

The Hill-Crossing Beast asked, "Does only the Meng Family know the coordinates of the Purple Sun Tribe?"

"Unfortunately, yes. Apart from the Meng Family, no one knows, not even the leaders of the nearby major tribes," the Wolf King said.

"Why is that?" the Hill-Crossing Beast asked, confused.

"According to the woman, the Purple Sun Tribe is too far away, and no one is willing to go there," the Wolf King explained. "The Meng Family knows the coordinates because her grandfather is an Alchemist. He once went to Sky Thunder City, near the Purple Sun Tribe, to buy Elixir Formulas."

The Hill-Crossing Beast was stunned and asked, "What kind of place is Sky Thunder City?"

The Wolf King shook its head. "I don't know. There wasn't enough time to find out in detail." It added, "However, there's one thing that's quite strange."

"What is it?" Qin Feiyang and the Hill-Crossing Beast asked, puzzled.

The Wolf King said, "In this entire thousand-li radius, there's only one Alchemist."

"How is that possible?" Qin Feiyang was astonished. Alchemists were rare, indeed, but not *that* scarce, surely?

"It's true," the Wolf King said. "The woman said it herself: only her grandfather is an Alchemist. This is also the main reason why the Meng Family can dominate White Fox City."

"What's that human saying again?" the Hill-Crossing Beast mused. "Ah, right, 'When the tiger is not in the mountain, the monkey proclaims itself king.' That probably describes the Meng Family perfectly!" it chuckled mischievously.

"We're just passing through the Land of Oblivion," Qin Feiyang said calmly. "Whether they're tigers or monkeys, it has nothing to do with us. We just need the coordinates." Yet, a flicker of suspicion crossed his eyes.

Sky Thunder City... Sky Thunder Flame... Both contain 'Sky Thunder.' Could there be a connection?

As he pondered, he arrived at another three-way intersection. Scanning the two streets ahead, he asked, "Which way did Ding Ming go?"

The Wolf King sniffed carefully. "To the left. Hurry, there are too many people on the street, and his scent is getting fainter. Bro, I'm almost losing it!"

Qin Feiyang frowned and activated his Wind Controlling Steps, speeding down the street.

「A few moments passed.」

Qin Feiyang arrived at the central area of White Fox City. The City Lord's Mansion loomed before him, over twenty meters tall and covered in thick snow. Guards stood rigidly around it, their gazes fixed and sharp, exuding an air of killing intent.

Directly opposite the main entrance of the City Lord's Mansion was a slightly shorter hall. It too was heavily guarded, with posts every three steps and sentries every seven. Above the hall's entrance, three imposing characters were carved: Trading Pavilion!

Many people bustled in and out, all appearing to be in a hurry.

"Stop!" the Wolf King commanded telepathically as soon as they arrived.

Qin Feiyang came to an abrupt halt.

The Wolf King glanced at the City Lord's Mansion, then at the Trading Pavilion. Its eyes lit up as it said, "He went into the Trading Pavilion!"

"What's he doing in the Trading Pavilion?" the Hill-Crossing Beast wondered.

"Let's go see," Qin Feiyang said, striding into the building.

Immediately, a young woman of about seventeen or eighteen approached them. She glanced at the Wolf King and the Hill-Crossing Beast, a flicker of delight in her eyes. Clearly, both these small beasts had consumed Transformation Pills. This meant the man before her was undoubtedly wealthy.

She looked at Qin Feiyang and smiled. "Good day, sir. How may I assist you?"

"No need for assistance, I'm just browsing," Qin Feiyang replied with a smile, walking past her and scanning the hall.

A hint of disappointment touched the young woman's eyes, but she didn't lose heart. She moved to Qin Feiyang's side and smiled. "Every visitor is a guest. Whether you purchase anything or not, sir, it is my duty to attend to you properly."

Qin Feiyang gave her a surprised look, then transmitted to the Wolf King and the Hill-Crossing Beast, "You two keep an eye out. I'm going to take a look at the pills here."

"Understood," the two beasts acknowledged telepathically, carefully scanning everyone in the hall.

Qin Feiyang then said to the young woman, "Take me to see the pills."

"Pills!" The young woman's eyes brightened. "All the pills are on the second tier, sir. Please follow me."

"There's a second tier?" Qin Feiyang feigned surprise.

The young woman paused. "Sir, you didn't know? Is this perhaps your first time at the Trading Pavilion?"

Qin Feiyang smiled. "I came a few years ago. It's been too long; I've forgotten."

Understanding dawned on the young woman. "Our Trading Pavilion has a total of six tiers," she explained with a smile. "The first tier sells only some very ordinary things, as well as daily necessities. The second tier has pills and medicinal ingredients for sale. The Third Layer, fourth tier, and fifth tier comprise a very large auction house."

Qin Feiyang asked, "And the sixth tier?"

"The sixth tier is the VIP lounge," the young woman replied. "Only esteemed guests of the Trading Pavilion or those conducting major transactions are qualified to go up there."

Qin Feiyang nodded.

Just then, the Wolf King transmitted, "Xiao Qinzi, I can't find Ding Ming. His scent isn't on the first tier either."

The Hill-Crossing Beast added, "I don't see him either."

"Then let's go to the second tier," Qin Feiyang responded telepathically, then smiled at the young woman. "Please take me to the second tier."

"Certainly." The young woman nodded and led the way.

Soon, she reached a staircase and ascended quickly.

The Wolf King's eyes lit up. Ding Ming's scent is here!

I'd like to see just who this person really is. A cold glint flashed deep in Qin Feiyang's eyes.

Upon reaching the second tier, it was noticeably quieter. The hall before them, stretching hundreds of *li* across, held only a sparse fifty to sixty people. Neatly arranged transparent display counters filled the floor, showcasing a dazzling array of various medicinal ingredients and pills.

He's not here either? Qin Feiyang scanned the fifty or sixty people but still found no trace of Ding Ming. Could he be in the auction house?

But just then, the Wolf King transmitted, "Ding Ming's scent is lingering here in the hall!"

How is that possible? Qin Feiyang scanned everyone again, even including the staff members. But he truly couldn't see Ding Ming. Why then did the Wolf King insist his scent was here?

Could it be... Suddenly, a thought struck him: Ding Ming might have disguised himself.

At this moment, the young woman asked, "Sir, what kind of pills are you looking for?"

Qin Feiyang smiled. "I'll just browse for now!"

The young woman led him towards a counter.

Meanwhile, at a counter opposite them stood an old man with black hair, dressed in leopard skin. He was examining the pills in the display case, yet his gaze darted towards Qin Feiyang from time to time.

The Wolf King, still searching for Ding Ming, noticed the black-clothed old man. It paid him no mind at first, but soon realized something was amiss. Ding Ming's scent was emanating from that very old man!

So, it's you! The Wolf King sneered inwardly and relayed this discovery to Qin Feiyang through their telepathic link.

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