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That's right, just a scholar!
Wang Long also became interested and sat up in the carriage, squinting his eyes to observe this scholar.
In a world like the Divine Realm, where social division of labor is still relatively simple and primitive, there are actually scholars? What use do they have for those Divine Clan Sects?
His curiosity was not accidental. Thinking about everything in the Divine Realm, and then considering the current world, the deities go to great lengths to instill a desire for knowledge and exploration in the hearts of their people.
In fact, what does it matter if they really crossed through the Gateway to the Abyss? At least Wang Long's first impression upon arriving here was disappointment.
This place is neither the paradise people imagine nor a carefree fairyland; on the contrary, the struggles and killings in the Divine Realm are more direct and intense than in the current world.
Although scholars do not necessarily represent knowledge and exploration, they do symbolize the accumulation of knowledge.
Would the higher-ups of the divine race allow this?
Then how could they expect these divine commoners to obediently breed promising offspring and willingly offer them as disciples, severing ties with their villages and leaving themselves without anyone to support them in old age?
Of course, this could also just be a facade similar to that of scholars in the current world; in reality, he might be a tough guy who doesn't back down from a fight.
"You are too rude, aren't you? You just attack without even greeting us. How can that be tolerated? Do you really think I'm someone who can't fight back?" Wang Long was just thinking about this when a sour smell wafted over.
"Oh," Wang Long would not fall for his tricks. "Hitting you would be light! You say we are rude; does that mean sneaking around behind others is polite? Quickly explain your intentions, or we won't hold back!"
"Cough cough, I—I’m not sneaking around. Uh, I just followed out of curiosity. Don’t judge me with a narrow mind!" The scholar's young face flushed red as he coughed twice and said, "I want to ask if your convoy is headed to Nanhua City?"
"Hehe, then you really are..."
“Ying Sang!” Ying Sang was about to speak when Wang Long interrupted her.
Wang Long gave her a lazy glance and said, “Before we answer this question, could Your Excellency first explain your identity and purpose?”
“Well… of course,” the scholar hesitated for a moment before nodding in agreement. “I am Yu Yaoran, from Zhuoyang Village near Nanhua City. I originally intended to travel to Sky Net Village with my family's merchant caravan. Out of curiosity, I wanted to see the Great Gobi in Alin Village. However, I unexpectedly heard about the invasion of the Demon Clan and the ongoing battle there, which forced me to take a detour. Later, I encountered a group of bandits. Although I managed to shake them off, those bandits may not give up easily. I hope to find a companion to travel with, and besides, we are… well, we really can’t decide on a route.”
“I see.” The second reason wasn’t much of an issue, but the bandits who had attacked them piqued Wang Long’s curiosity.
He learned from the warriors of Fire Village that these so-called “bandits” in the divine realm were not like the petty thieves in the mortal world.
In the divine realm, commerce was extremely underdeveloped. While there were trade routes, relying solely on robbery for a living would ultimately lead to starvation in the mountains.
Almost all “bandits” in the divine realm were “part-timers.” Usually, a certain faction would learn about a particularly wealthy merchant caravan, know their route and schedule, and specifically go to rob them.
Typically, either there had been previous grievances between the two factions or the goods carried by your caravan were particularly tempting to them.
However, regardless of which possibility it was, Wang Long knew that once they joined forces with them, it would mean carrying a significant trouble on their backs.
They hadn’t even reached Nanhua City, and were completely unfamiliar with the situation there. It would be unwise to provoke a faction because of a stranger.
Just as Wang Long was about to directly refuse his proposal, an elder from Fire Village suddenly stepped forward and gave Wang Long a knowing look.
“What’s wrong?” Wang Long knew that since he hadn’t spent much time with them, the people from Fire Village weren’t particularly “close” to him. If they brought something up in front of outsiders without hesitation, it must be very important.
“Lord Wang Long, this scholar’s background is likely not simple!” Xu Ying leaned closer to Wang Long, trying hard to lower his voice as he spoke.
"Oh? What makes you say that?" From the moment the scholar appeared, Wang Long had been observing his strength, which seemed to be quite ordinary. As for his identity, wasn't this Xu Ying's first time meeting him? How could she have seen through him so quickly?
"Sky Net Village is not within the jurisdiction of Nanhua City! It is one of the core villages of Sky City! It is quite famous throughout the entire western region!"
"But even so, what does that prove about their identity?" Wang Long thought for a moment and began to understand a bit. "Isn't Zhuoyang Village also a place that ordinary people can't just go to?"
"Lord Wang Long is wise!" Xu Ying flattered him lightly. "Although on the surface all divine clans' villages are shared among various Sects, you should be able to deduce from the Twin Sword Sect incident that those Major Sects have a natural advantage when selecting disciples. Moreover, although it is not publicized, each Major Sect still has some tightly controlled villages within their sphere of influence. Zhuoyang Village is a typical example. Most of its disciples have entered Xuanmen, and the warriors there have received Xuanmen's outer cultivation methods. Many key positions in Sky City are held by individuals from Xuanmen. While it is impossible for them to monopolize Sky City, the villages near Xuanmen Grand Hall and Tongxuan Peak are almost entirely under their control."
"Such an influential background?" Wang Long understood even better now.
No wonder Fire Village had been so enthusiastic towards him back then. If they were to encounter Holy Divine Gate, which was not inferior in strength to Xuanmen, and get absorbed into their 'sphere of influence,' no one would dare to target them anymore. They might even gain access to Holy Divine Gate's outer cultivation methods, enhancing the strength of their entire village!
What a pity.
Wang Long felt no embarrassment and continued to ask, "Even so, they are merely merchants from Sky Net Village. What kind of status can they have?"
"That's because Lord Wang Long may not yet know about the prosperity of Sky Net Village. Such places represent even more considerable business opportunities, which is why everyone fights tooth and nail to obtain trade caravans. Within the jurisdiction of Nanhua City, if you don't have a Jade Slip Spirit Talisman personally approved by the lord's office, you can't even enter the area of Sky City. So I say this scholar must have a solid background in Nanhua City; he is not an ordinary person."
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