Quan Hui City is situated in one of Baiquan Star's few relatively temperate valleys, surrounded by dozens of natural hot springs. The city's architecture is distributed along these springs, and at night, the steam from the hot springs blends with the lights, creating a warm, golden halo around the city.The "Boiling Spring Tavern" was filled with clamor, the crisp clinking of glasses and boisterous laughter intertwining.The clear chime of wind chimes echoed through the tavern as the main door opened. Many gazes involuntarily turned towards the entrance—three distinct figures were crossing the threshold.Most striking was the colossal figure, nearly three meters tall. His wide, gray-brown travel cloak seemed on the verge of tearing from his massive physique. As he ducked to pass through the door frame, the wooden beam groaned under the strain. Beneath the shadow of his cloak, a rugged, rock-like face was vaguely visible. His rough, large hands hung at his sides, knuckles covered in calluses, leaving no doubt that he could crush steel with his bare hands.The man standing in the middle was tall and slender, his sleek silhouette outlined by a black trench coat. His face was stern, and a sheathed black blade hung at his waist.The woman walking last appeared ordinary, her entire body wrapped in a simple, elegant light-green long robe, her face veiled by a translucent white gauze. Yet, her exposed eyes were as captivating as autumn waters, their shifting gaze possessing a mesmerizing allure.Even in her plain attire, her graceful posture as she walked attracted many eyes—her slender waist swayed naturally with each step, each one seemingly treading on the heartstrings, making one yearn to lift the gauze and behold her true face.The three stood at the entrance, scanned the room, and then found an empty booth to sit down. Even with the screens around the booth, many people couldn't help but secretly observe the unusual trio.Qin Tian tapped the electronic menu on the table and said with a smile, "Take a look, order whatever you want to eat or drink. Someone else is footing the bill."Poison Widow lightly tapped her finger, selecting two special cocktails and a snack.The bear, however, was not so reserved. Hearing Qin Tian say to order whatever he wanted, he proceeded to order every single dish on the menu.However, this was a tavern, not a restaurant, so there were only about twenty-odd dishes in total. Soon after, all the drinks and dishes were laid out on the table.Qin Tian raised a cocktail named "Blue Enchantress." He first looked at the bear and said, "Big Bear, you've worked hard these past few days. Eat your fill tonight."Then he turned to Poison Widow and smiled, "And I also wish you a new lease on life, a new chapter beginning in your journey.""Thank you—Boss!"Poison Widow and Qin Tian gently clinked glasses, the crimson liquid swaying in the glass, reflecting her captivating eyes.She removed her veil, her red lips lightly touching the rim of the glass. The liquid slid into her mouth, carrying a sweet fruity aroma and a hint of spicy aftertaste, much like her complex emotions at that moment.Once, she was trapped in the quagmire of the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates, her hands stained with blood, her soul tainted by darkness.But today, she sat in a warm tavern, a brand new future before her."This drink, to freedom," she whispered, her voice carrying a barely perceptible tremor.The bear tore at a golden-brown roasted beast leg, grease dripping down his whiskers. He mumbled in agreement, "To freedom!"Remember our 101kanshu.comQin Tian smiled faintly, a gentle warmth flickering in his eyes: "And to our new journey."Poison Widow gazed at the swirling liquid in her glass, and in a daze, she seemed to see her past self—the woman who struggled to survive in the darkness, now finally ushering in the moment of rebirth.From today onwards, she was no longer the "Poison Widow" of the Hundred Hunt Star Pirates, but a free person with a brand new identity and a brand new life.She tilted her head back and drained the remaining drink, a relieved smile gracing her red lips.The cocktail tasted good, with a faint fruity ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) aroma. Qin Tian sipped his drink while listening to the conversations of those nearby.This "Boiling Spring Tavern" was one of the liveliest taverns in Quan Hui City. Many Spiritual Energy Users, including officers on leave, came here for recreation.From the casual chats of these people, some valuable information could be obtained.In a corner of the tavern, the conversation of two men caught his attention."Quan Hui City is still too backward. There aren't many entertainment venues. Every day it's just drinking or soaking in hot springs. It's really boring.""Other things aside, the main problem is no women. I have to take care of things myself every day, I'm practically dying.""Haha, that chick next door is pretty hot. Why don't you try hitting on her?""Forget it. Look at the giant next to her. Just by his size, you can tell he's a master. I'm not going to ask for trouble.""Not bad, he doesn't look drunk yet.""Sigh, we still came too late. The Spiritual Springs on the surface have been almost completely plundered. The underground Spiritual Springs are either hidden extremely deep or guarded by high-level Mining Beasts. With just the two of us, unless we have incredibly good luck, forget it. I think we should just go home.""Wait two more days. I think there's still a glimmer of hope.""Oh? You mean—""Exactly, that kid who's been put on a bounty by Black Cloud Commerce.""I heard that Black Cloud Commerce was shady about this. Someone sold them the location of the Spiritual Spring, but they changed their minds at the last minute, neither paying the reward nor trying to detain the person. Completely unethical.""Who cares? This is Baiquan Star. Management is lax. The 27th Army doesn't have the time to bother with such small matters. Look how domineering those large mercenary groups and commerce associations act. They kill people at the drop of a hat, and in the end, no one pursues it.""Leaving that aside for now, you want to find that kid and get information about the underground Spiritual Spring from him. But didn't he already sell his information to Black Cloud Commerce, only he didn't receive the money?""I think that's just a smokescreen from Black Cloud Commerce. If Black Cloud Commerce really got the complete information, why would they still offer a bounty of tens of millions to find that kid?""Hmm, that makes sense!""I heard that kid's companion is seriously injured, and he's definitely looking for all sorts of ways to save his life right now. If we can find him, maybe the two of us can also get a piece of the pie.""Alright, then we need to pay more attention to our surroundings recently. I'll take another look at the bounty to deepen my impression."On the holographic projection, a photo of a young man slowly appeared. He wore a brown cowboy hat, and beneath the brim, a pair of bright amber eyes, as if filled with sunlight, were visible. Chestnut-colored, slightly curly bangs casually rested above his brows, adding a touch of youthfulness. In the photo, he was grinning, revealing a row of neat, white teeth, his smile so radiant it seemed to dispel all gloom, making one unconsciously want to smile along.The photo displayed a very common name—Allen. Inside the booth, Qin Tian drained his glass, a thoughtful expression on his face.

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