Lin Xun raised his brows. How could he not somewhat see what was going on here? If he agreed to the blue-robed woman's invitation, then it could be said that he would offend Peng Tianxiang and perhaps even invite the enmity of Emperor Ancestor Peng Qianhe. He wasn’t scared, but he didn't want to get in trouble over this. Therefore, without even thinking about it, he declined, “No need. I still have something urgent at hand, so I’ll take my leave now.” He left straight away after saying that. His crisp and straightforward exit stunned the blue-robed woman, Peng Qianhe, and Peng Tianxiang. The blue-robed woman had wanted to keep him, but he had disappeared into the city. Her brows shot up as a hint of surprise crossed her face. Over recent years, everyone she met always tried to butter up to her. Even some conceited experts in the Eternal True Realm would be extra polite and courteous in front of her. Yet, this guy...was avoiding her like she was the plague! “Heh, he’s actually one smart fellow. He understands that he can't afford our hospitable repayment as a small character from the Great Thousand Worlds,” laughed Peng Tianxiang gleefully, very pleased by Lin Xun's choice. He then turned to the blue-robed woman with a bright smile, “Youran, didn't you say you wanted to see the Three Inch Lotus Fish of Tiger's Den City for yourself? I searched every corner and found two of them, one yin and one yang, for you. They are now being cared for in the City Lord’s Residence, let's go and watch them together.” Peng Qianhe also smiled, “That pair of Three Inch Lotus Fish is indeed amazing. One yin and one yang, they create a perfect, natural dao harmony, truly a rare find. Should you find yourself taking a fancy to them, you can just keep them.” The blue-robed woman shook her head, “Having just experienced an assassination attempt, I just want to rest. By the way, Senior, I hope that you’ll investigate that assassin.” With that, she left by herself without having ever spared Peng Tianxiang a glance again. Peng Tianxiang wanted to chase after her but Peng Qianhe stopped him, saying, “Can't you see that Miss Youran isn’t in the mood? To be exact, you’ve been overly proactive and eager, which makes her fed up and want to avoid you.” Peng Tianxiang's face clouded over. “Third Uncle, you know better than me that this is a perfect opportunity. Many people will be lining up to pursue Youran after she leaves this city, so this period of time is very precious. How can I not seize it?” Peng Qianhe laughed, “Us cultivators don’t fear battle and death, nor do we fear dangerous trials and tribulations, but oftentimes, we find love to be the hardest to grasp. We may have the power to alter the world, but none of it can be used to help in the matter of love.” After a pause, he said, “Miss Youran is an intelligent woman of noble origin known throughout the whole Eternal True Realm. Capturing her heart...won’t be easy; it’s not something you can do in a rush.” Peng Tianxiang let out a long sigh and said under his breath, “Then what do you think I should do, Third Uncle?” Peng Qianhe laughed out loud, “I have never encountered such a thing in my life so I have no experience. Out of all the women that I fancy, which one of them didn’t obediently jump into my arms?” Seeing Peng Tianxiang's unsightly expression, Peng Qianhe stopped laughing, “Although I have no idea how to capture Miss Youran's heart, I know what she cares about the most now is the identity of that assassin. Instead of bothering her everyday, why don't you do the investigation and help her out? You may receive unexpectedly satisfactory results at the end of it.” Peng Tianxiang's eyes lit up. He nodded, “Your words are of wisdom!” Peng Qianhe advised him, “Remember, don't cause trouble with her benefactor; it will only leave her a negative impression of you.” He then thought for a moment before continuing, “Perhaps, you can lower your stature a little and sincerely befriend him, learn what his needs are, and scratch his itch with precision no matter how you actually look down on him inside. And when Miss Youran learns about it, she will surely look at you in a different light.” Peng Tianxiang frowned. In the end, he inhaled deeply and said, “You are right, Third Uncle. For Youran, I can do anything.” Peng Qianhe corrected him, “Not anything. You think the way she thinks, worry about what she worries about, and gently assimilate yourself into her life by quietly supporting her. In this way, she will not resist your presence again.” These words struck Peng Tianxiang like an enlightenment. He couldn’t help but sigh and bow deeply to his uncle in admiration. The ancient sages really did not lie when they said ‘ginger is spicier the older it gets.’ A wide range of colors hit one’s eyes the moment they were inside Tiger’s Den City. Ancient buildings packed the sides of the streets: restaurants, teahouses, medicinal material stores, pill stores, weapon stores...and each of them was like a luxurious palace. People hurried to and fro, and there was an endless stream of horses and carriages. Compared to Origin City, Tiger’s Den City was surprisingly much more prosperous. Even Lin Xun was taken aback for a good moment. As someone who had spent the last three months crossing treacherous places, the hustle and bustle of the city was undoubtedly relaxing. He no longer had to be on alert at all times. “Fresh dragon turtle meat, slaughtered on the spot! Captured from the Illusory Water Lake, this dragon turtle was a true Emperor monster!” Hung at the entrance of a spacious restaurant was a golden dragon turtle as big as a hill. It had been disemboweled alive, and currently, its tendons and skin were being removed, and its flesh and blood being harvested. “Only a thousand first-grade cosmic origin crystals for a plate of Saint monster-beasts’ hearts and livers! All from a total of 108 kinds the purest Saint-King monster-beasts! Their hearts and livers were removed when they were still alive and roasted with different divine flames, then complimented by the rarest and most delicious ingredients in the world! The flavor of this dish cannot be topped!” Yelling and hawking resounded endlessly. The things peddled here were hard to see in the outside world, opening up even Lin Xun's eyes. He strolled through the streets, visiting some treasure stores and trading houses. Several hours later, he had left his footsteps in all the large-scale stores in the city. From Origin City to Tiger’s Den City, he had not only passed through many dangerous battlefields but also collected a lot of treasures in the last three months. Thanks to the nice accumulation, he sold everything he couldn’t use for a total of over six million first-grade cosmic origin crystals. However, to buy the eight Yellow Spring Beads sold in this city, he quickly spent nearly five million... This rate of spending gave Lin Xun a heartache. It couldn't be helped as a treasure like the Yellow Spring Bead was too pricey. There were about only eight of them sold by all the businesses, large or small, in this entire city. “Green Sparrow, what’s the trial in this Tiger’s Den City again?” asked Lin Xun, who was in a quiet inn room he had just booked that offered a separate space pocket. The green sparrow didn’t have to think. “It’s a very simple one. You only need to collect ten thousand pounds of Green Cast Golden Dipper Stone for the City Lord’s Residence. It’s a divine material for refining upper spirit-grade Emperor treasures. “This ore can be collected in an ancient ruin several dozen thousand miles away from this city, but the distribution is extremely sporadic. It will probably take quite a while to collect ten thousand pounds.” “I see,” said Lin Xun. “Is it sold on the market?” The green sparrow said, “I'm afraid not. Everyone knows it’s necessary to pass the trial. Even if someone does sell it, the price is bound to be outrageous.” Lin Xun thought about it and said, “Let's try buying it first. If I can't collect enough from buying, then it won’t be too late to mine it myself.” Then, he suddenly asked, “By the way, do you know who that woman in blue is?” The green sparrow sneered, “Who in the Eternal True Realm doesn’t know Dugu Youran?” Its voice carried an indescribable flavor. Dugu Youran? Now that’s quite a special name. Thinking so, Lin Xun asked, “What’s her background?” “You’re her savior. Why don't you go and ask her yourself?” The green sparrow’s attitude was clearly abnormal. It seemed unwilling to discuss Dugu Youran. “What savior? Even if I didn’t do anything, she probably had the means to resolve it.” Lin Xun's eyes became profound. Although that assassination attack struck incredibly fast and suddenly, Lin Xun had keenly noticed that the blue-robed woman wasn’t scared at all despite the panic she showed on her face. Obviously, she had a card that could neutralize the danger. The reason why he had acted was nothing more than to save himself. After all, if that sword had erupted with its full power, then he, who had stood right next to Dugu Youran, would be bound to get hurt. “As long as you know this,” said the sparrow. “Not to mention that assassin, even Peng Qianhe just now couldn’t hurt her if he wanted to. In short, her identity is very special, and the only thing you need to remember is not get too close to her, or else, I don’t know how many characters like Peng Tianxiang will put their lives on the line to fight you.” “What exactly is her identity?” Lin Xun frowned. What the sparrow said actually piqued his curiosity. The green sparrow was impatient, “You’ll know if you poke around yourself. I can only tell you that between the respective clans behind that woman and my young miss, there has always been competition and confrontation. Now you get it, right?” “Oh,” said Lin Xun. “I don't.” The green sparrow was angry. “It's fine if you don't. I won’t waste my energy explaining it to you anyway.” As the two chatted, the string of bells hanging in the room suddenly rang, spilling pleasant tinkling sounds. This was a copper bell condensed from restrictive power. It notified the room owner when they had visitors. A surprised Lin Xun got up and opened the restriction to be greeted with a bright and enthusiastic voice coming from outside the room. “I, Peng Tianxiang, have humbly come for a visit. Are you in there, Dao Brother?” Lin Xun's eyes glinted. Why is this guy here? Does he want to threaten me and make sure I won’t contact Dugu Youran? While thinking this, Lin Xun had opened his door to see a handsome, violet-clothed Peng Tianxiang. The guy was wearing a shameful expression. Not waiting for Lin Xun to speak, he cupped his fist and bowed, “The way I spoke to you outside the city was disrespectful, and I apologize for that. I hope you didn’t take it to heart.” Lin Xun was stunned, “You are here...to apologize?” Peng Tianxiang looked solemn and sincere, “That’s one of the reasons. I would also like to invite you to a banquet.” Lin Xun was puzzled, “Banquet?” Peng Tianxiang smiled mysteriously, “Yes, a banquet that only belongs to supreme characters like you and me. Ordinary cultivators are not qualified to attend at all. “I don’t mind letting you know one thing beforehand, Dao Brother. At the banquet, a shocking secret will be revealed!”