Chapter 376: Set Off

Two days after Luo Ningyu visited Lin Bai, the city became even more lively.

“Heh, have you heard that those fence-sitters of the Alchemist Association are now coveting the City Lord’s position!”

“Hmph! Just them? Back then, when that demon wanted to capture Lin Bai, the Alchemist Association was the most vicious and lackey. I heard that that hH guy even killed a fellow disciple just to capture Lin Bai!”

“That He guy died in the end. That was a good death!”

“If you ask me, the one who has the best chance of becoming the City Lord is still the Luo Clan!”

“Luo Clan?! Forget it, if you ask me…”

The competition for the City Lord position was nearing its end. Those powers that didn’t have the ability or the mood to fight for it had long since formed their own teams.

Even though the position of City Lord wasn’t that important, if you chose the right one, it would be beneficial to the future development of your faction and your own future.

Not only that, there were also some factions that would greet each other before they lined up and set up a deal… If the other party succeeded in becoming the City Lord, then they would have to follow the deal they had set up and give the benefits to those who lined up.

…

“Young master, then what should we do?”

In the attic, Elder Shi stood respectfully by the side and lowered his head slightly as he asked softly.

Now that the position of City Lord was about to be decided, Elder Shi really wanted to know young master Bai Xi’s decision.

Ever since the last time, Elder Shi had felt that a little more relationship, a little more friendship, would still be of some use in certain special times.

Of course, it was only useful.

But this didn’t stop Elder Shi from trying to make some connections.

“Mhm…” Bai Xi also frowned and was also thinking about this question. After a long while, he said, “Later today, take something and give it to the Grand Elder of the Alchemist Association.”

Elder Shi’s eyes faintly lit up as he nodded and agreed.

Bai Xi was originally a member of the Alchemist Association, so their relationship in this area was not bad. In addition, they had also witnessed the great elder’s side…

Creak!

At this moment, the door of the loft was pushed open. A servant held a letter in his hand and handed it to Bai Xi with both hands.

“This is?”

Bai Xi frowned slightly and took the letter.

“This is the letter that young master Lin entrusted to me,” the servant answered honestly.

Bai Xi’s frown deepened as she opened the letter and started reading.

…

“Big Brother, where are we going now?”

Fatty was holding a glass of wine in his hand as he looked up at the sky. His voice was filled with emotion.

The thin man put down the letter in his hand and took a sip of wine. He said, “There’s a business deal going north.”

Fatty looked suspiciously at the thin man. However, the thin man’s expression was very calm. He grinned and said, “Then let’s go for a walk!”

Thin man and Fatty did not have a fixed residence to begin with, and they even had a vision for the path towards thesky. Now that the matters in the city had come to an end, if they continued to stay here, they would not be able to obtain any opportunities or benefits.

Only by finding another place and venturing through could they have a chance to slowly take a step closer to the path of heavenly ascension.

…

Lin Bai strolled through the bustling city. At a tavern, he bought three catties of fine wine, one catty of braised pork trotters, one catty of braised beef, and two or three small dishes.

“Sir, please take a seat. The dishes will be served soon.” The waiter grabbed the towel on his shoulder and wiped the wooden table clean. His eyes were full of flattery as he looked at Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took out a few taels of silver and placed them on the wooden table.

The waiter’s eyes lit up. He stretched out his hand and held the silver tightly in his palm. He said happily, “If you have any questions or instructions, feel free to tell me!”

This tavern was located on the main road in the city. It was connected in all directions. All the guests were gathered here, so the waiter was well-informed about the various places. He had seen many guests like Lin Bai.

“Did anything happen on the way from here to Yong City recently?”

Lin Bai asked softly. The waiter had already taken advantage of this time to fill the bowl on the wooden table with wine. The aroma of the wine spread in all directions, and the fragrance lingered.

“This…” the waiter frowned and lowered his voice, “You don’t know this…”

As the waiter spoke, he looked around and said, “Recently, six groups of merchants have disappeared from Yong City. Hiss… of course, the local officials have also sent people to investigate, but no news came back. It is said that those officials have also disappeared.

“If you are going to Yong City, I suggest you go east to Guo City and then go north to Yong City. Now that the caravans are all going this way, only a few people dare to go directly to Yong City!”

“Why did those people disappear?”

Lin Bai frowned slightly. This matter seemed to be deeper than he had expected.

The waiter shook his head. “Until now, it is all speculation. In short, I advise you to take a detour to Yong City!”

Lin Bai waved his hand, and the waiter turned around and left.

The incident happened on the way to Yong City. Luo Ningyu was implicated when she came here and passed through smoothly… She didn’t disappear like those people from the caravan. That meant that this matter was dangerous, but not dangerous enough!

No!

It can’t be that simple. Perhaps Luo Ningyu was careful enough and didn’t go deep into it. This time, I’m going to go deep with her, and the danger will multiply.

Lin Bai now had the small tripod cauldron as a support, the weapons he had plundered from the City Lord and the mountain, as well as a few small beasts. If he was careful…

Sigh!

Lin Bai drank a cup of wine and let out a long sigh.

Cultivators did things against the natural order. If they didn’t block the letter of fate, how could they advance further?

In the last two days, Lin Bai had specially investigated the mystic realm that was about to open in Yong City… That mystic realm might be extremely rare, and there was a great opportunity in it. Lin Bai didn’t want to let go of this opportunity.

He still had to go!

Lin Bai made up his mind.

After eating and drinking to his heart’s content, Lin Bai rushed towards the Clear Phoenix Restaurant.

As soon as Lin Bai arrived at the Clear Phoenix Restaurant’s door, a tall and sturdy man in his thirties with a square face and straight eyebrows stood in front of Lin Bai with a flattering expression.

“Young Master Lin, my lady has already gone to prepare to set off. She specially asked me to wait for you here.” After the man finished speaking, he added, “I am Rong Ziyi.”

Lin Bai nodded. “I am also prepared. I am prepared to go with you.”

Rong Ziyi brought Lin Bai and rushed towards the north gate of the city. When they walked out of the gate and turned right, they came to an empty space. There was already a queue of carriages waiting for them.

There were twenty to thirty people in the queue. They were carrying a lot of goods and a few carriages.

Lin Bai’s gaze swept over them. Out of the twenty to thirty people in the queue, apart from less than ten who were martial arts practitioners, the rest were all people from the caravan…

Rong Ziyi noticed Lin Bai’s gaze and began to explain:

“This was specially arranged by my young miss… The place we are going to this time has already become the focus of many forces. If we don’t put on some disguises, it will be too conspicuous.”