Zhao Ya seemed thoughtful.
As it turns out, placing Wu Bao’Er beside Ye Xunhuan was an incredibly correct decision.
For the information obtained now alone has already paid back all the costs.
Especially the source of the firearm in Ye Xunhuan’s hand, which made Zhao Ya feel for the first time the extraordinary nature of this world.
How could there be firearms far surpassing this world’s technological level inside the belly of the big fish from Wuyang Sea?
As for Wu Bao’Er’s advice afterward, Zhao Ya remained skeptical.
It’s not that he doesn’t trust Wu Bao’Er, but he doesn’t believe Ye Xunhuan would really reveal the number of bullets.
Because that’s his biggest secret, no one would reveal it easily.
Just as Zhao Ya was pondering this, Wu Bao’Er spoke again.
"Master, besides this, I have another news to tell you. Only after following Ye Xunhuan did I realize that I am not the only one from Far West Wilderness in Separation Tower. There are many assassins from various Divine Sects."
"It even seems like Ye Xunhuan is related to the Divine Sect, and this time, the alliance between North Canglong and Separation Tower might include participation from various Divine Sects in Wilderness Land, so you must prepare in advance."
The importance of this news is no less than the source of the firearm.
Zhao Ya couldn’t help but feel a shock, then asked in a deep voice: "What exactly is the situation in Far West Wilderness?"
"Far West Wilderness is a vast forest filled with poisonous miasma that remains all year round. The environment is extremely harsh, and without a guide, outsiders who mistakenly enter are bound for certain death."
"And within this ancient forest dwell numerous tribes, and these tribes worship various deities. For example, I come from the depths of the forest, from the Python God Sect."
Wu Bao’Er did not hide her origins and revealed everything, confirming Zhao Ya’s prior speculations.
"If that’s the case, why did you come to Separation Tower to become an assassin?"
"Because the priests in the tribe wanted to sacrifice me to the Python God." As she spoke, Wu Bao’Er’s tone gradually turned cold.
"And my mother sacrificed herself to save me."
"I still remember her being escorted by the priests and tribesmen to the Snake Bone Cave, fed to the giant python inside."
"I knew then that if I stayed in the tribe, I would eventually die. I didn’t want to die; I wanted revenge for my mother, so I fled and eventually joined Separation Tower, becoming an assassin."
Zhao Ya did not expect Wu Bao’Er to have such a past. After a moment of silence, he continued to ask.
"So why did people from other tribes in Wilderness Land also join Separation Tower as assassins?"
"I don’t know that either. I only just found out that there are others from Divine Sects in the tower because we communicate independently and hardly interact with other assassins."
At this moment, Wu Bao’Er looked up at the moonlit sky and said anxiously.
"I felt that there was something wrong with Ye Xunhuan’s aura earlier on, and now after close contact, the feeling has deepened. So he’s most likely also a member of some Divine Sect. It shows that Separation Tower has deep ties with Wilderness Land."
"In this crusade, many Divine Sects from Wilderness Land will likely participate, so you must be cautious."
"Alright, I understand. You should also be careful around Ye Xunhuan." Zhao Ya said.
Wu Bao’Er nodded, then left.
Zhao Ya stood silently.
The information obtained this time was extremely significant, and even he must ponder carefully.
After a moment, Zhao Ya slowly exhaled, then turned to return to Azure Dragon Temple.
As the saying goes, handle soldiers with force, block water with earth. Now, knowing there’s a group of people from Divine Sects in Wilderness Land among the enemies, preparation must naturally be done in advance.
Meanwhile, as Zhao Ya returned to Azure Dragon Temple and began to intensively organize preparations.
Wu Bao’Er had also returned to the cave fifty miles away.
Upon entering the cave, Wu Bao’Er found that it had become much busier.
The people inside were all dressed in fiery red robes, wearing masks painted with flame patterns, appearing extremely mysterious.
Wu Bao’Er’s heart skipped, because their attire reminded her of a tribe she heard of in Wilderness Land.
This tribe worships fire and calls themselves the Fire God Sect, a group far more powerful and ancient than the Python God Sect.
But because they are located in the farthest depths of Wilderness Land, even Wu Bao’Er had never seen them, only heard mentions.
Unexpectedly, they came today.
Wu Bao’Er’s heart was heavy, especially upon seeing these Fire God Sect members surround Ye Xunhuan with extreme respect, her shock was indescribable.
Could it be... Ye Xunhuan is also a member of the Fire God Sect?
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan saw Wu Bao’Er returning from outside and smiled slightly.
"How did it go? Did you gather any information?"
"Reporting to Steward Ye, I circled around Azure Dragon Temple within thirty miles but the guards were extremely stringent, so I didn’t dare go deep and didn’t gather any information."
Ye Xunhuan did not mind, only nodding slightly and said: "You’ve worked hard, go rest."
"Yes."
Wu Bao’Er dared not stay longer and hastily left the cave.
She then saw Liu Ming standing solemnly outside the cave and quietly asked.
"What happened?"
Liu Ming shook his head, "I don’t know either. Shortly after you left, this group arrived. And from what Steward Ye said, there is a large force behind them, indicating Jingping Saint from North Canglong has descended."
Upon hearing this, Wu Bao’Er’s face turned pale, sucking in a chill. "So... is Separation Tower and North Canglong about to launch an assault?"
"Probably."
Wu Bao’Er couldn’t help but feel anxious.
If true, this all came too fast.
Now, she could only hope Zhao Ya’s actions are fast enough to prepare in advance.
Otherwise, facing North Canglong, Separation Tower, and various Divine Sects from Wilderness Land, South Canglong would be in grave danger.
Meanwhile, a group appeared on a road thousands of miles away.
This group was diverse, consisting of old and young, as well as many in bizarre attire.
But all exuded an extremely fierce aura.
Meridian Opening!
And they were all experts of the Meridian Opening Realm!
Yet such a group surrounded a palanquin step by step.
The palanquin was carried by two Meridian Opening Realm experts.
And lying on the palanquin was a youth appearing just seventeen or eighteen years old.
This youth was extremely handsome, half-closed his eyes, seeming to slumber while awake, looking unremarkable.
But at this moment, a figure flew back from ahead and landed beside the palanquin.
"Temple Master."
"Hmm?" The youth responded softly and then opened his eyes.
In an instant, a penetrating gleam flashed by.
Several elders nearby turned pale, involuntarily taking two steps back.
"Temple Master, ahead lies the former Medicine Saint Shrine, now the site of Bright Moon Valley."
"Good, send someone to notify them to surrender the Medicine Saint Statue from the shrine within an hour. If they delay even a moment, wipe them out," the youth said casually, as if speaking of mundane matters.