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"Ji Mei, have you been to Central Domain before?" Wei Chen asked.
Ji Mei nodded naturally and replied, "I stayed in Central Domain for a while, traveled through many places, so I'm quite familiar with it. Why, do you want me to help you find your friends?"
"Exactly. Han Mang and Han Che have no idea where they are, and I have no news at all. How am I supposed to find them?" Wei Chen said, his face filled with helplessness and a bitter smile. Before stepping into Central Domain, he hadn't thought about how to locate Han Mang and the others. Now that he was actually standing on the land of Central Domain, he suddenly realized how vast Blackwater Territory was, and that Han Mang and the others hadn't established Peach Blossom Sect yet. How could he possibly find them?
Ji Mei was also troubled by this question. After hesitating for a moment, she said, "I don't know what to do either. We can only go to some major cities in Blackwater Territory and ask around. The area of Blackwater Territory is even larger than the combined area of your three Holy Dynasties in Eastern Region. If they haven't released any news, finding them would be like searching for a needle in a haystack."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen fell into deep distress. Time was running out, and now he faced such a dilemma; his mood became somewhat gloomy.
"Don't worry. They can't be foolish; they should have spread the news to Bai Xiaosheng. We can just ask Bai Xiaosheng," Ji Mei suddenly said with a relieved smile.
"Bai Xiaosheng? Who is that?"
"Bai Xiaosheng is an intelligence organization in Central Domain. They have branches in almost every town in Central Domain. You can think of them as a courier organization. If Han Mang has found Bai Xiaosheng's influence and spread the news, you can simply inquire within the Bai Xiaosheng Organization. Each of their branches is interconnected and operates from an absolutely neutral position, which is why they have thrived for thousands of years in Central Domain," Ji Mei explained.
"That sounds good; let's find a place to ask."
After reaching an agreement, the three set off and soon arrived at the nearest city.
"Wei Chen, in Central Domain, you need to get used to the money-making methods of each Major Force. For example, this city ahead isn't large in Blackwater Territory but falls under the jurisdiction of an Eighth-Rank Sect. Entering the city requires paying ten Fourth-Grade Soul Stones. Each month during inventory checks, they will submit part of the Soul Stones collected to Blackwater Sect; that's one of their main sources of income. All Major Forces in Central Domain operate this way; just the annual entry fees alone generate significant revenue."
"If we have to pay so many Soul Stones, why bother entering the city?" Wei Chen asked in confusion.
"Many things can only be bought within the city—high-grade Soul Stones, Soul Jade, weapons, etc." Ji Mei explained.
Wei Chen pouted helplessly and thought to himself: "These Major Forces in Central Domain really know how to make money. An Eighth-Rank Force can accumulate many powerful individuals just from entry fees alone. No wonder the structure of Major Forces in Central Domain hasn't changed for so long; if this continues, Major Forces will only become richer while their influence struggles more and more."
In Central Domain, almost all transactions were conducted using Soul Stones; Soul Stones were equivalent to money.
Wealth can accomplish great things and attract powerful allies, leading to an ever-growing influence. Without money, one has nothing. For the Major Forces, this is a good thing, but for smaller factions, it becomes a vicious cycle.
Seemingly seeing through Wei Chen's thoughts, Ji Mei sighed and said, "Wei Chen, the competition in the Central Domain is unimaginably brutal. One misstep, and you could be driven out or even killed. Honestly, if it weren't for my father ordering me to follow you, I wouldn't want to come to the Central Domain. There is almost no order here; even within the cities, as long as you are strong enough, you can kill anyone anywhere. If you don't care about retaliation from others, you can do whatever you want."
"This is a truly ruthless world where the weak are preyed upon by the strong. People die almost every moment, especially in battles among the powerful; the weaker ones caught in the crossfire simply perish."
Ji Mei's expression turned grim as she spoke; the Central Domain was indeed too cruel. The heart of Soul World appeared prosperous but was filled with hidden dangers. Opportunities were plentiful, but the bloodshed was immense. Unless one reached a level like Thunderstorm, no one could guarantee they would live to see another sunrise.
This was the Central Domain—a domain of slaughter, a cold-blooded realm where strength reigned supreme and the weak were mere fodder.
Wei Chen narrowed his eyes at her words and asked lightly, "Your father wants you to follow me?"
"That's right."
"What does he want you to do with me?"
"What else could it be?" Ji Mei shot him a fierce glance, her face flushing red as she whispered, "It's because my father sees potential in you and wants me to follow you..."
"Uh... alright then..."
Hearing Ji Mei's answer left Wei Chen somewhat speechless. That old fellow Ji Pokong had calculated this too cleverly.
However, having such a beautiful and clever Sea Tribe woman by his side was a good thing as long as she wasn't there to cause trouble.
While Wei Chen and Ji Mei were talking, Gu Yuehong quietly listened from the side without expressing any opinions. He looked down on the scheming among humans. In his view, why complicate matters? Just fight it out; whoever disobeys should be dealt with directly—that's the way of kings.
Yet he didn't show any disdain towards Wei Chen; after all, this incarnation of the Demon Lotus Emperor was different from the last. To Gu Yuehong, this version of the Demon Lotus Emperor had a more approachable and gentle demeanor and was willing to listen to others' opinions. In contrast, the previous Demon Lotus Emperor was decisive in killing and ignored advice completely—doing whatever he wanted—and that didn't end well for him.
In this way, in comparison, Demon Lotus Emperor in this life is more attractive. “I would like to see how the exquisite layout of Demon Lotus Emperor in the previous life was reborn in a low-level place like Soul World. Although it escaped the tracking of the strong ones in Hua Xia World, its starting point was too low. Now, Demon Lotus Emperor is so weak. How can he return to the peak state of his previous life?" Gu Yuehong thought lightly, with a smile on his lips, still watching quietly. Wei Chen and Ji Mei. He has no feelings for Ji Mei, neither good feelings nor dislike. Except for Demon Lotus Emperor Wei Chen, he is like that to everyone. It is really difficult and almost impossible for the arrogant dragon clan to have a good impression of the human race. Ji Mei pointed to the people who were queuing up to enter the city and said: "Look at them, they are all people who want to enter this Eighth-Rank Force Jiaoleimen's Maguan City, even if there is a Surge Realm Strong people also have to pay Soul Stone to enter the city. Of course, Jiaoleimen is only Eighth-Rank Sect. Once you reach Human Soul Realm, you can enter the city directly without paying Soul Stone. "Forget it, they're just low-level Soul Stones. Let's just follow the flow of people. There's no need to make a big show of it. It's not a good thing to attract attention." Well, I thought you were going to force your way in. "Ji Mei gave a thumbs up to Wei Chen, praising Wei Chen for making the right decision. Eighth Rank Soul Realm ExpertYou don’t have to pay the entrance fee, but you will inevitably be targeted, and there is no benefit. "I'm not that stupid. We came to Bai Xiaosheng Organization to inquire about Han Mang. We didn't come to cause trouble. I don't want to be spotted or targeted. There will always be trouble." "Yes, If the people in Jiaoleimen know that there are suddenly a few more Soul Realm Experts in their sphere of influence, they will definitely send people to monitor us. There will be no benefit to your Peach Blossom Sect, and the starting point is also Eighth-Rank Sect. , are all on Blackwater Territory, so they are in competition with Jiaoleimen, and being targeted will do no good to you or your Jiaoleimen," Ji Mei said. "Let's go, ask for the news earlier, leave early, join Han Mang and the others, and let's deal with the rest. Is it Eighth-Rank Sect Peach Blossom Island, or should it become Nine-Rank Sect directly, or It's difficult." Wei Chen said and glanced at Gu Yuehong. Ji Mei immediately understood the meaning of White Out Wei Chen. With Gu Yuehong here and established as the Nine-Rank Sect, he can also hold the top of the mountain without any pressure. After all, Gu Yuehong’s strength is there, even if Thunderstorm comes, he won’t be afraid. Ji Mei suddenly felt a slight sense of loss. At the beginning, she always wanted to compare with Wei Chen, and she wanted to compare with Wei Chen everywhere, but in fact, she and Wei Chen were really sincere There is no comparison. Wei Chen, as the reborn successor of Demon Lotus Emperor, can get help from Gu Yuehong, but Ji Mei herself can only rely on the petals of that Destruction Demon Lotus to practice Even though it was very fast, I couldn't get help from a strong person like Gu Yuehong. It is fate and confidence. "Wei Chen, what do you think I'm going to do? I'll take care of myself first. I only deal with strong people and people with ordinary strength. I won't pay attention to it. You can handle it yourself."
It seemed that Gu Yuehong had seen through Wei Chen's thoughts, and immediately spoke in a low voice.
Wei Chen smiled lightly, thinking to himself, "When the Peach Blossom Sect is bullied to this extent, I don't believe you won't take action. With your fiery temper, you can't possibly tolerate such insults."
The three of them walked to the end of the line, slowly moving with the crowd towards the City Gate.
The dozen soldiers guarding the City Gate were all Spirit Realm Experts, not lacking in strength. On top of the city wall, there were even stronger guards watching the skies, preventing anyone from sneaking into the city. After all, those in the Spirit Realm could fly, and it was not uncommon for people to quietly enter the city.
Ten Fourth-Grade Soul Stones were neither too many nor too few. For some who came from humble backgrounds, it was understandable that they would take risks to avoid paying the ten Soul Stones as an entry fee.
However, if their gamble succeeded, it would be fine; if they were caught, they would not only be beaten but also required to pay a thousand Soul Stones to save their lives.
If they succeeded, great; if not, they would almost certainly be doomed.
Finally, it was Wei Chen's turn along with his companions.
Wei Chen handed over enough Soul Stones at once. The soldier at the gate accepted the Soul Stones and squinted at Ji Mei, whose figure was graceful and elegant. He grinned wickedly and said, "Miss, please lift your Veil for verification!"
"Oh? I wasn't aware that Maguan City had such a rule," Ji Mei's tone instantly turned cold.
The three of them concealed their powerful aura; Wei Chen and Gu Yuehong both appeared extremely young and dressed modestly, not resembling any wealthy young masters. Coupled with their low strength, this made the guard's mind start to race.
"Hehe, these rules are set by our Jiaoleimen! If I ask you to lift your Veil and you dare not show your face, then you must be spies from a rival faction!"
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