Fang Yu instinctively glanced towards the partition of the Divine Modification Shop, hoping for the shop owner's appearance.

However...

The partition was quiet beyond measure, with no sounds or movements emanating from it.

Yun Tong was dumbfounded, staring wide-eyed at Fang Yu.

Unwilling to give up, it squirmed its way into the partition, looked around, and then poked its head out with a highly human-like expression of helplessness on its monkey face.

"Alright, the shop owner recently likes to wander out, and they are not in the shop right now."

"If you wish to purchase Divine Essence, you can come back another time. Only the shop owner has the authority to freely trade Divine Essence."

Yun Tong waved its hand with great helplessness.

Seeing this, Fang Yu had no better option. He glanced at the shelves filled with dazzling goods; among them, there seemed to be something he was interested in.

But since there's currently no Divine Essence, Fang Yu decided to first head to the Alchemist Association to discuss the sights and experiences from the East Ring Sea Region with Wang Yuanwei.

Fang Yu kept moving forward, soon arriving at the entrance of the Alchemist Association.

To Fang Yu's surprise...

Even with two thousand captains missing in the East Ring Sea Region, there was still a huge banner outside the Alchemist Association, listing tasks related to the East Ring Sea Region.

The Alchemist Association was still encouraging Blue Star captains to go to the East Ring Sea Region and hunt Meat Mountain?

Upon seeing this, a gleam flashed in Fang Yu's eyes, and then he moved straight towards the main hall of the Alchemist Association.

However, to Fang Yu's unexpected...

Right in front of him stood a familiar figure, carrying a suitcase, heading towards the exit.

"Wang Yuanwei?!"

Fang Yu grabbed this person, who indeed was the experienced alchemist Wang Yuanwei he intended to find.

"Where are you going? Why are you carrying a suitcase ready to leave?"

"Fang Yu?"

Wang Yuanwei glanced at Fang Yu, somewhat surprised, and slightly relieved, "You're back? I thought you were missing in the East Ring Sea Region like those Outer Realm captains."

"No, I sensed something amiss and left quickly."

Fang Yu grabbed Wang Yuanwei and was ready to head into the Alchemist Association.

However, Wang Yuanwei shook his head, speaking in a low voice, "I've been transferred by the higher-ups from Qiyun Port, preparing to support in the Sin Domain."

Upon hearing Wang Yuanwei's words, Fang Yu's eyes flickered. He glanced at the main hall of the Alchemist Association, seemingly sensing a vague gaze directed at their side.

No... It should be watching Wang Yuanwei.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu did not hesitate to abandon heading into the Alchemist Association and instead turned, pulling Wang Yuanwei out.

"What's going on?! Fang Yu?"

Wang Yuanwei was bewildered as Fang Yu initially dragged him inside the association, and after hearing about his transfer from Qiyun Port, pulled him out.

He seemed to be... guarding against someone?

Wang Yuanwei was stunned, confused.

Yet Fang Yu merely took a glance at Wang Yuanwei, whispering, "The Sin Domain hasn't been breached at all. The person who transferred you from Qiyun Port likely has ulterior motives. Let's go; the Alchemist Association might be compromised."

"What?!"

Wang Yuanwei was shocked, instinctively wanting to glance toward the Alchemist Association's interior but was quickly stopped by Fang Yu.

Fang Yu led Wang Yuanwei, moving all the way forward.

The two navigated through the alleys of Qiyun City, making rounds.

"Indeed, someone followed us."

Fang Yu remained calm, speaking softly. He sensed that as they left the Alchemist Association, soon two tails followed them from afar.

They seemed to be surveillance on Wang Yuanwei; there's someone within the association who doesn't want Wang Yuanwei to stay at Qiyun Port and wishes to transfer him away.

Thinking of this, Fang Yu directly grabbed Wang Yuanwei, increased his pace, and quickly shuttled through.

Soon... they eluded the pursuit of the two trailing them.

The two found a very quiet tavern and specially picked a private room to sit in.

"What's happening? Fang Yu, did you say the Sin Domain hasn't been breached?"

As soon as the room's door was closed, Wang Yuanwei couldn't wait to ask.

"The people in the Sin Domain have no opportunity to come out; how could it be breached?"

Fang Yu whispered, explaining the origin of the matter to Wang Yuanwei one by one.

Earlier, Hua Yu had told Fang Yu about the Sin Domain's plan—transmitting the consciousness of several master-level alchemists onto the Divine Envoy's shells to jointly attack the Southern Island Sea and West Qinghai Sea with divine factions.

Then, return to the Sin Domain, cracking the Ocean Scripture from outside to within.

Judging from the plans of Sin Domain and the Divine Hall, there's absolutely no talk of attacking from the inside out, and no need to dispatch alchemists for support.

There's definitely an issue with Wang Yuanwei's orders.

Fang Yu sighed lightly; before returning, he had guessed that there might be some problems within the Alchemist Association.

Because at the time, the East Ring Sea Region over there hadn't been much explored, yet the Alchemist Association received intelligence about Meat Mountain, Blood Vessel Ships, and other matters.

Moreover, this intelligence was so clear, like someone had walked through it and then transmitted it out.

But...

At the time, all Blue Star captains and the military were focused on the maritime mining battlefield, and no one would deliberately venture to the East Ring Sea Region.

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