Su Yuan smiled. “I want to know about the ruin you just mentioned.”
The lean young man nodded. “It’s not a secret anymore, but it all started a month ago. A month ago, a strong wind suddenly swept through the Xige Desert, lasting for a whole week and changing the entire desert’s landscape. When people went hunting Star Beasts in the desert a week later, they found some strange Bone Creatures. These creatures had extremely hard bodies and could use skills, making them very tough to deal with. Recently, the Five Great Families traced the origin of these Bone Creatures to a ruin. And within this ruin, there is a Secret Realm entrance. That’s where the Bone Creatures are coming from.”
Su Yuan asked, “What’s the situation inside the Secret Realm?”
“Well…” The lean young man hesitated, then picked up the tea cup and slowly drank.
The meaning was clear…
More money was needed!
Considering the value of the information, Su Yuan didn’t mind and took out another 2000 Cent Star Stone.
The lean young man put down the tea cup immediately. “Brother, you’re generous!”
Taking the 2000 Cent, the lean young man continued his explanation.
After listening, Su Yuan roughly understood the situation.
The Secret Realm ruin was vast and seemed to be a former sect. There were many treasures inside, including Epic Star Cards.
But besides the numerous Bone Creatures, there were many remaining arrays, making it very dangerous.
Su Yuan asked, “Where is this Secret Realm?”
The lean young man shook his head. “For now, only the Five Great Families know its location. People like my brother who joined in teams signed contracts not to disclose it.”
Looking at the lean young man, Su Yuan sensed he was not lying. It seemed the Secret Realm was still under the control of the Five Great Families in Blazing Sand City.
This was understandable. If a new Secret Realm appeared nearby, they would try to explore it as much as possible unless forced otherwise.
However, since they were recruiting Loose Cultivators for exploration, it indicated the Five Great Families couldn’t handle it alone, or they didn’t have time before other factions arrived.
After taking a sip of water, the lean young man stood up and said, “Since you’re so generous, I’ll give you a tip. If you want to go to the Secret Realm, you might check out West City Square. It’s said the Murong Family is recruiting Array Masters and Loose Cultivators for exploration there.”
After that, the lean young man left.
Su Yuan began to ponder.
Ashley predicted that Divine Wind would appear in this desert soon. And now it seemed quite likely it was within the Secret Realm ruins.
Su Yuan turned to Ruan Ruan. “Ruan Ruan, ask Ashley if she can locate the Secret Realm entrance.”
“Puchi!” Ruan Ruan responded, her body flashing black before disappearing from Su Yuan’s shoulder.
About the time it took to drink half a cup of tea, Ruan Ruan reappeared, rubbing against Su Yuan’s face. “Puchi puchi, puchi puchi!”
“I see…” Su Yuan nodded.
According to Ruan Ruan, Ashley said she could predict the Secret Realm entrance location. But further predictions revealed Radiant Moon Level experts from the Five Great Families guarding it, advising against forcing an entry.
Su Yuan nodded and stood up after a brief moment of contemplation.
“In that case, let’s head to the west square.”
“Check, please,” Su Yuan called out.
The little girl came up hesitantly, stopping a bit away as she glanced at the towering Mo Fei.
“It’s… 314 copper coins,” she timidly said from a distance.
Su Yuan casually placed some Southern Continent copper coins he got from Fang Yang on the table.
Mo Fei, after a brief silence, also placed something on the table before following Su Yuan out.
After they left, the little girl cautiously collected the money and noticed a small square box where Mo Fei was sitting.
Curious, she opened it, and a fragrant aroma greeted her—inside was a box of Osmanthus Cakes.
She rushed to the railing, looking down, but the two were already gone…
On the street, Ruan Ruan leaped from Su Yuan’s shoulder to Mo Fei.
“Little Mo, I didn’t expect you to be so kind to children!”
Mo Fei was silent for a moment, then said in his muffled voice, “Because she looks about the same age as Big Sister.”
Ruan Ruan paused then angrily used her tiny hands to hit Mo Fei.
“Puchi puchi!!”
Su Yuan smiled and shook his head, leading the two towards the west square…