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On the east side of the Great Yu Empire, there was a towering mountain range that reached into the clouds. It was unknown how high it was, or how wide the mountain range was. It spanned across the continents of both countries and was filled with lofty mountains and ancient forests. Even experienced locals would not dare to venture too deep into it, fearing that they would get lost.

There were many tigers, leopards and wolves in the mountains, which was taboo for mountain people. In the middle of the forest, there was a narrow path with a few merchants. Other than that, there didn't seem to be many people.

There was a carriage on the path, driven by a handsome young man who raised his whip and whistled as if to warn a sleeping horse. On the right side of the carriage sat a woman, her long hair flowing in the wind like a couple returning to their parents' home, speaking to them from time to time.

Walking closer to take a look, it was not like that.

"Young Master, we've been in the mountains for two hours already. Should we find an inn and rest?"

However, the woman said, "You're the only one who thinks it's too tiring. Young Master hasn't spoken yet."

"Qi Liang, let's find an inn to rest at." The young man smiled when he heard this. He looked at the woman proudly, as if to say, "How about it? You listen to me, young master?"

These three people were Duan Ren, Qi Liang, and Xiao Fengxian. The three of them had to leave their hometown and travel to Grand Empire. According to Duan Peng's senses, the rest of the Refinement Skies would most likely be hidden in the other 35 continents. If they were to stay in the Empire of Yu, it would be unnecessary for them to stay in the Empire of Da Yu. They would need to search in the Empire of Da Yu and by chance, they would find the second page of the Refinement Skies atlas.

After the three of them walked for another hour, they saw a signboard: Dragon Gate Inn. Qi Liang stopped the carriage, but it was clear that he was surprised. This inn was very big, almost like a mansion. There were dozens of them, and there was a continuous stream of them. Duan Ru got off the car and looked at the extravagance of the inn, but he only smiled.

"Qi Liang, Xiao Fengxian, go in." The three of them entered the inn.

"Sir, would you like to stay in the inn or rest?"

"We are resting. If there's anything good to eat, just come up." Qi Liang didn't wait for Duan Meng to speak and instead called out to the waiter. Duan Ru only smiled.

"Esteemed customer, please take a seat. The dishes will be served soon." The waiter used the cloth that he had brought with him to wipe the short table, then invited Duan Jidao to sit down. In a short while, four dishes and a pot of wine would be served.

"Sir, there are four dishes, ten elixirs and five elixirs in a pot of wine. Should I pay first, or eat first before paying?"

Qi Liang stuck out his tongue, "So expensive?"

"It's still not easy to have such delicate dishes and delicious wine in this forest. There aren't many of these spiritual energy pills."

Although Duan Meng was young, he still had a bit more experience than Qi Liang. He knew that the owner of this inn was definitely not an ordinary person. He might be an expert if he was able to open a shop deep in the mountains.

In this desolate place where the wolves and tigers roamed, if one did not have some skills, how would they dare open a shop?

Duan Meng drank wine with Qi Liang, but Xiao Feng Xian quickly finished her meal. She said that she was going out for a walk, so Duan Ru nodded and Xiao Feng Xian left.

Just as the two were about to finish eating, the waiter came up. Qi Liang quickly paid the bill, but the waiter was hesitant to speak. Duan Ru saw this and was a bit curious.

"Waiter, what do you want to say?"

"Customer, there is something you need to say that I'm not sure if I should say or not?"

"From the looks of it, the three guests are all martial artists. I have a suggestion. Do you want to stay here for a few more days?"

Duan Ling Tian was slightly curious. "What do you mean?"

The waiter said, "It's like this, our inn not only entertains passing customers, but also manages some businesses. As long as there's a spirit within the mountain, such as some Heavenly Wolves and some elixirs, we will buy them as well. As long as the guests can capture them, we will offer a high price."

Duan Ling Tian finally understood that this was a profitable business. Since this was a Sky Wolf, who knows what level it was. If he could obtain a Sky Wolf's Spirit Pill above LV 6, then wouldn't he have to sell it for a good price? Even if he didn't sell it, it would be good to keep it for his own use. Duan Ling Tian's heart had some activities now.

"Qi Liang, how many days are we staying?" Qi Liang was a servant, so he didn't dare make the decision.

"But as per Young Noble's orders", after Qi Liang received the permission from the phrase, he immediately went to the inn and booked three rooms. Duan Jian and Qi Liang were on both sides of him, while Xiao Feng Xian was in the middle.

Little Phoenix Fairy returned.

"Young master, I've discovered something strange."

Duan Meng looked at Xiao Feng Xian, who was a bit excited: "Young master, this inn is actually a shop, it's actually selling Heavenly Wolf's Elixir …"

Duan Ru was startled, "What level is it?"

Duan Meng was a bit disappointed. He needed people of the seventh rank or above, but those of the seventh rank and above were meaningless.

"Xiao Fengxian, let's stay here for a few days and go into the mountains to look for some Heavenly Wolves. If we're lucky, there might be a Rank 7 Heavenly Wolf Spirit Pill!"

Ever since she had levelled up to the Heaven Stage, she did not know how high her cultivation was. She wanted to give it a try, but now she heard from Duan Jing that she was going to stay here for a few days to capture the Heavenly Wolf, so she could not help but feel excited. Qi Liang, on the other hand, had been following Duan Jian for a long time. He knew that a seventh level Heavenly Wolf wouldn't be easy to deal with. Although he was looking forward to it, he still had some scruples.

Xiao Fengxian is a newborn calf that is not afraid of death.

"Gongzi, that's a Level 3 Earth Dragon right? It's mine, you guys have been robbed by me."

Not only did the three of them enter the mountains, but Xiao Fengxian also discovered a land dragon. She was incredibly excited. Duan Ru Yue also wanted to test out Little Phoenix Fairy's strength, so he let Qi Liang watch and forbid her from taking action.

Feng Xian's foot stopped, her left foot bounced up, and her right foot tapped on the left foot. Borrowing the force of the kick, she flew up into the air, using all of her Zhen Qi.

Qi Liang laughed loudly, "Little Fengxian, if it really is you, it's just a third grade Earth Dragon. Look how nervous you are, if the seventh grade Sky Wolf came out, would you still be alive?"

Little Phoenix Fairy also started to sweat. She was too excited herself. She had actually used all the strength in her body. If one looked closely, that Earth Dragon had already been badly mutilated, and had become a lump of meat paste.

Duan Ling Tian smiled. "Little Phoenix Fairy, not bad. You've won your first battle. Hurry up and find the Earth Dragon Spirit Pill."

Xiao Feng Xian took out her dagger and found the elixir pill in the meat sauce. She carefully wiped it clean and placed it in her storage bag. She could not help but feel proud of herself.

"Qi Liang, what do you think of our palm strike?"

"Not much, a third rank Earth Dragon can just use all the strength in the palm. If it was a higher rank wild beast, you wouldn't have the strength to fight back."

The Little Phoenix Fairy game was unconvinced, Duan Ru Yue also laughed: "Little Phoenix Fairy, Qi Liang is right. To deal with a person of this level, you only need to use 70% of your strength. If you meet a strong opponent, without room for manoeuvre, you will be forced into a passive situation."

After all, Duan Ling Tian's cultivation was too high, and he had too much battle experience. This was the first time he was facing an opponent, so he couldn't help but be slightly uncertain.

"Young master, look, it's a Heavenly Wolf!" Qi Liang issued a warning.