Although it’s been a long time since I’ve come to Beihuai City, everything here remains the same as before, unchanged. The streets are bustling with a variety of people, riding mutant beasts, accompanied by servants, and they have exceptionally tall and sturdy builds. Except for women and the elderly, almost everyone exudes a wild and fierce aura. In Beihuai City, the number of powerful warriors is unknown. Li Yi, just walking through the city, can sense many auras comparable to his own. "Truly a place full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers," he thought to himself. However, without money, it’s impossible to traverse the Barbaric World. Additionally, the currency in this world is quite special, made from Red Gold derived from Kunwu Stone, which itself is a rare refining material, thus making the currency extremely valuable. Li Yi was penniless, which meant he had no place to stay in Beihuai City. Hence, he followed the route from his memory to seek refuge with Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang, also intending to repay a favor. Walking down the ancient streets, passing by simple and elegant houses one by one. Li Yi arrived in front of a residence. The residence was spacious and large, with guards rotating vigilantly at the entrance, though Li Yi didn’t recognize these guards; perhaps Xiu Xiang had made some adjustments to his guards over time. "Excuse me, is this Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang’s residence?" Li Yi stepped forward and asked a guard. This guard was over two meters tall, wearing leather armor made from Jiao Long skin, holding a bone long spear, exuding a fierce aura that made people hesitant to approach casually. Seeing Li Yi approach and inquire, the guard immediately became alert and scrutinized him. Observing his elegant armor, the extraordinary bow slung on his back, and his various divine features, the guard immediately suspected that he might be a Divine Blood Warrior. After all, in Beihuai City, Divine Blood Warriors are not unfamiliar. But this particular individual was unrecognized. "This is Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang’s residence, may I ask who you are?" The guard responded relatively politely. Li Yi replied, "I am Da Yi, an associate of Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang, having lived here for a time with Nanshan Bo. Today, I have come to Beihuai City specifically to visit Merchant Lord and thank him for his past assistance." Upon hearing this, the guard’s attitude immediately changed, becoming respectful: "Ah, so you’re an esteemed guest of our Merchant Lord! I apologize for not recognizing you. Please, come inside, we will certainly treat our guest well." "However, our Merchant Lord is currently not in Beihuai City; he has business elsewhere. You are welcome to stay for a few days. Once he returns, I will notify you immediately." Li Yi nodded in acknowledgment. Staying here for a while was a good thing, allowing him to recuperate, complete his transformation, and continue nurturing Divine Blood. The guard led Li Yi into the Merchant Lord’s residence. The place wasn’t much different from before. As the guard summoned a servant, instructing him to inform the head servant of Da Yi’s visit. The head servant, an elderly steward who had been managing affairs here for decades during Xiu Xiang’s absences, was startled upon hearing of Da Yi’s arrival. "Is it truly Da Yi?" The old servant was excited because after Da Yi left, his master had reminisced about him countless times, lamenting daily that he could not meet Da Yi again. More than once, he had instructed the household servants and slaves that if Da Yi were to come, they must offer him the finest wine, the most sumptuous meals, the most beautiful beauties, and the highest form of hospitality. Should any slave or servant fail in their duties, they would be sold to the Slave Master without hesitation. Thinking of this, the old servant immediately put aside all tasks and rushed over. Soon, he saw Li Yi standing in the courtyard. Though a considerable time had passed, the old servant, having seen Li Yi before, still recognized him. Despite the significant change in Li Yi’s aura, his appearance remained unchanged. In Beihuai City, a man with such fair, refined looks is rare, especially one with that unique Divine Blood aura, making impersonation nearly impossible. "Is this the esteemed guest Taiyi?" The old servant hurried forward. "I have neglected to honor such a guest, please forgive my shortcomings." Li Yi regarded the old servant with a semblance of recognition, knowing he had met him previously. He responded immediately, "I have come to meet Merchant Lord unexpectedly; how could you be at fault? I plan to stay here for some time until the Merchant Lord returns." "Your stay is my utmost delight. I will have the slaves prepare the finest eastern courtyard for you promptly; please bear with us for a moment." The old servant then summoned other slaves, instructing them to quickly prepare to receive the esteemed guest. Li Yi could not help but acknowledge that Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang was indeed benevolent. Despite his abrupt departure and prolonged absence, he was welcomed so warmly upon his return, which was greatly appreciated. The old servant led Li Yi to a courtyard on the east side. This was an independent courtyard, reserved only for important guests, and not available even to household guests under normal circumstances. Within the courtyard, two beautiful maidens were already waiting. Their skin was snowy white, figures alluring, exuding an elegant beauty that was highly pleasing to the eye. Additionally, a table of exquisite food was prepared in the courtyard. A pot, crafted from bronze, simmered with exotically fragrant meat, alongside several jars of fine wine and a platter of rare fruits. Although the presentation of food and drink was sparse and did not appear intricate, this was the characteristic of this world, and it was the highest level of hospitality from the Xiu Xiang Family, for the meat simmered was not ordinary; it was Exotic Beast Meat, delectable and capable of strengthening the body and prolonging life. "Please enjoy the meal," the old servant said. "Thank the Merchant Lord for his generosity," Li Yi replied, also going with the flow and accepting everything here with ease. The old servant was very happy because he felt he had treated the esteemed guest well, ensuring Taiyi was not dissatisfied. When the Merchant Lord returns, he would surely be rewarded, or at least not reprimanded. Smelling the aroma of the meat, Li Yi felt his Divine Blood stirring within him. The bloodline of this world needed to be nourished by this world. Even taking elixirs and gathering Heaven and Earth Qi couldn’t compare to an open feast here. Li Yi walked to the stone table and sat down, grabbing a large piece of meat from the bronze pot and taking a bite. After swallowing the first bite. He immediately felt a surge of Essence of Qi and Blood coursing through his body, and a warm sensation emanating from within. However, he was now a Five Qi Realm cultivator. With achieving the Five Qi Realm, his five internal organs transformed, and Li Yi was no longer an ordinary mortal. The exotic beast meat he consumed was instantly digested with the coordination of his five internal organs and the operation of the Five Qi. His body was like a furnace; anything consumed was quickly turned into nourishment for his body. As the surging Essence of Qi and Blood appeared, the Divine Blood within him began to churn, and the empty acupoints within his body were once again slowly filled by the Divine Blood. "This meat is even more potent than Jiao Long meat; I wonder what kind of mutant beast it is," Li Yi thought in surprise. In the past, he had eaten an eight-hundred-year-old Jiao Long, but the meat before him surpassed that. But now Li Yi was no longer what he used to be; one bite of meat couldn’t satisfy him, so he continued to eat, and when thirsty, he would take a big gulp of wine. The wine, clear and carrying the fragrance of exotic fruits, soothed his soul upon drinking. Clearly, this wine was extraordinary, possessing the ability to strengthen the soul, far surpassing the Resurrection Liquid from the Golden Academy. "Indeed, this world is full of treasures. Here, just eating and drinking allows the body to evolve rapidly, with no need for deliberate cultivation," Li Yi felt he had truly come to the right place. Regarding resources, the resources in the Barbaric World were of the topmost quality. Unlike other worlds, where one has to fight desperately, even risking life, for a bit of treasure. Here, there’s no shortage of treasures, some even quite cheap and can be bought with some money. Unfortunately, the combat power in this world is too high. Without strong power, the likelihood of being sold as a slave is high; otherwise, those Evolvers from Earth would have long crossed worlds to come here. Li Yi didn’t think much further and continued eating and drinking. The pot of meat chunks was quickly devoured by him, along with two jars of wine and a plate of exotic fruits, with nothing left behind. Eating so much in one go would be indigestible under normal circumstances. But Li Yi’s body was in dire need and was undergoing a period of transformation, enabling him to bear the vast quantity of Essence of Qi and Blood. At this moment, he sat motionless on the stone bench. His body, like an ignited furnace, emitted astonishing heat, with a magnificent Qi and Blood surging from within, transforming into a golden and silver beam soaring into the sky. Around him, golden flames flickered, and silver lightning intertwined. Under such a phenomenon, the two beauties in the courtyard dared not approach, with one hastily informing the old servant of the situation. The old servant, seeing the situation, called the two beauties away. He knew it was the phenomenon arising from a Divine Blood Warrior becoming stronger, and it was best not to disturb during this time. Meanwhile, Li Yi’s flesh was transforming, his soul growing stronger, and the Divine Blood within him was being nurtured at an astonishing speed. This transformation lasted for three days and nights. It ended only after consuming all the wine and meat from this meal. However, just as it ended, the old servant sent over the next meal. Another pot of exotic beast meat, along with wine and exotic fruits, even more lavish than before. Perhaps worried that Li Yi wasn’t full enough. Li Yi did not stand on ceremony, continuing to eat after digesting, consuming all the food sent, and then his body continued its transformation, with the phenomenon occurring again. This time, the digestion speed was even faster. It lasted just three days and two nights before the phenomenon completely calmed down. This meant Li Yi’s body had become even stronger than before, already starting to cope with and assimilate such an amount of food. Without saying much, the old servant kept delivering meals to satisfy Li Yi’s consumption. Fortunately, Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang had ample wealth, supplying meat every three days posed no problem, allowing Li Yi to live comfortably and freely during this period.