That morning, at a small eatery located on the outskirts of Xuefeng Du City Market, the atmosphere was lively.Thin smoke from the food roasting on the coals danced in the air, mingling with the aroma of spices emanating from the large pot at the back of the kitchen.The customers coming and going seemed busy enjoying their breakfast, but one topic dominated the conversation at every corner of every table: the death of merchant Bai Mingyun and his two bodyguards."So... Fenghuang's Jade Tears really exist? It's not just a made-up legend? But what does it have to do with merchant Bai Mingyun's death?" asked a guest in a half-believing tone, his face slightly pale as he discussed the terrifying topic.An old man in the corner of the room turned his head, his face full of secrets, and replied,"There is definitely a connection. It is said that the merchant came to the north not to trade, but to sell information—about the existence of an ancient herb that has only been considered a fairy

Silence fell over the pavilion. The Crown Prince's face looked more and more grim, as if it was covered by an increasingly thick fog of darkness.The news he had just received from the palace completely shook his heart. The State Master had gone to the Emperor and requested that the mission to find Fenghuang's Jade Tears also be assigned to Ninth Prince.The request, of course, had an ulterior motive.Behind his calm demeanor, the State Master clearly wanted to make a point—that if the Crown Prince failed to obtain the Jade Tears, and the Ninth Prince's hunting team succeeded instead, who else would be more worthy to inherit the Imperial throne? Who would be more sincerely concerned about the Emperor's health by finding that heirloom potion that was said to cure all diseases?The Crown Prince looked uneasy, his eyes staring blankly at the tea in front of him. In his heart, a big question raged: would Eadric Rong be willing to help him in this mission? Time was ticking away, and the pr

"Hahaha!" One of them, apparently the leader of the group, took a few steps forward. His voice was cold and full of arrogance."It is precisely because you are from the Crown Prince's side that you have to deal with us. Tell the guest in the carriage to come out and kneel before me, asking for forgiveness. Perhaps, if I am in a generous mood, I will have mercy on him."The interloper leader's words were spoken with confidence, as if he was definitely in control of the situation.His eyes were sharp even though they were covered by the black cloth, but his evil intentions were clear. He had no intention of giving any chance to negotiate. His goal was only one: humiliation.Just as the loud laughter of the interlopers faded away, the sky was suddenly split open by the sound of thunder. Lightning struck, giving off a dazzling white light, making the dark night instantly bright.Under the lightning, the faces of the interlopers who had been full of confidence turned pale. The air around t

Upon hearing the young foreign man’s words, the once-calm crowd, who had been leisurely enjoying their tea and conversation, instantly reacted. Everyone rose from their seats and hurried toward the northern edge of the ship.There, they witnessed a breathtaking sight—a ship from the Land of Taiyang, which had previously appeared as nothing more than a speck on the horizon, was now moving at an extraordinary speed.Taiyang, an island nation not part of the Longhai Continent, had long held a reputation as a master of seafaring. Their shipbuilding technology had long been recognized as the finest.“The speed of that ship is incredible! Just a moment ago, it was still a tiny dot, and now it’s as big as a watermelon seed!” one passenger exclaimed in awe.“Yes, it’s said that because their country is surrounded by the sea, they have developed highly advanced maritime technology, especially in shipbuilding,” another passenger added, nodding in agreement.Rong Guo, who was among the crowd alo

After the unexpected encounter with the Thunder God Warship from Taiyang, Eadric Rong's journey aboard the Blue Dragon Ship towards the nearest port in the Western region had not yet reached its end. However, that encounter was just the beginning of another series of events.After the unexpected encounter with the Thunder God Warship from Taiyang, Eadric Rong's journey aboard the Blue Dragon Ship towards the nearest port in the Western region had not yet reached its end. However, that encounter was just the beginning of another series of events.With each passing day, more and more large ships appeared on the horizon, like a shoal of giant whales migrating on the surface of the sea. Their sturdy bodies waded through the waves, moving slowly but surely, all heading in the same direction—the port in the West. The ships, about ten in number, were of various types. There were commercial vessels sailing slowly, carrying full loads of merchandise, while warships could be seen roaring by, h