Such a powerful force actually sent someone to see him, which was almost akin to a Domain City dispatching someone to meet him.

This is something that even the City Lord of Chasing Light City would not experience.

"Hall Master, they might be intending to strike a deal with us for peace," Meng Wei said, wiping his sweat, "During this time, the Martial Arts Academy Disciples who went out have probably not stopped plundering in the Wraith Mountain Range. The items I receive every day bear numerous marks from various forces in the Celestial River Region."

Initially, when Lin Qi assigned him to the Wraith Mountain Range to secretly construct a branch hall, it really scared him. He thought Lin Qi was insane for daring to set up a base in the territory of the Smiling Skull; it was suicidal.

He hadn't heard of the Smiling Skull before, but since Lin Qi became the Deputy City Lord, his status had risen. Even the captains of the Defense Corps had to show him respect, and he gained access to much more information, thus learning a lot about the Smiling Skull.

However, after arriving at the Wraith Mountain Range, he realized that building a branch hall there was no big deal since the disciples of the Martial Arts Hall would often bring back items marked by the Smiling Skull.

Not long ago, they even transported a large pile—perhaps a whole warehouse worth—of supplies, all bearing the Smiling Skull's markings.

Lately, it got even more intense. The Martial Arts Academy Disciples who ventured out were no longer satisfied with just bringing back items from the Smiling Skull but also started seizing goods from the merchant caravans in the Mist Mountain Region…

"Are they planning to pay a toll?" Lin Qi realized suddenly.

Players entering the Wraith Mountain Range have been flaunting their combat achievements on the official forums. Even Xiao Yuan went wild and started live-streaming tutorials on how to rob NPC merchant caravans, showcasing how to manage to escape with goods, prompting new players in the Wraith Mountain Range to imitate them.

"It seems so," Meng Wei nodded.

"Alright then, send me the coordinates. I also want to do business with forces from beyond the domain," Lin Qi mused, realizing this was an opportunity since cross-domain trade was exceedingly profitable. Before, they lacked the chance and strength, but now these were no longer major issues.

Immediately, Meng Wei forwarded the coordinates sent by the players to Lin Qi. This was a rule Lin Qi had established for the Wraith Mountain Range: whether a player or someone like Meng Wei coming to build a branch hall, the existence of the branch hall must not be exposed. This branch hall was his last retreat, and the Mist Mountain Region, being a place where the major forces were reluctant to tread, was highly suitable for its establishment, making it easier for players to act in the Wraith Mountain Range.

In a valley within the Wraith Mountain Range.

A merchant caravan composed of over a hundred Bone Forging Realm experts was standing by the convoy, all of them on high alert. It was evident that these Bone Forging Realm experts were battle-hardened veterans. However, when facing those dressed in silver-gray clothing in the forest, their expressions were indescribably tense, as if confronting a major enemy.

"Damn it! How unlucky to run into these Grey-clothed people," muttered a two-headed Lizardman, looking at the leading woman among the Grey-clothed people with unspeakable resignation.

The current Wraith Mountain Range was completely different from the last time he came.

Previously, there was only the Smiling Skull, but now there were also the Grey-clothed people, and whether it was the Smiling Skull or the Grey-clothed people, they were all unkind to merchant caravans passing by. However, if you had a deal with the Smiling Skull, they would at least adhere to some principles and even personally provide you with a relatively safe route map through the Wraith Mountain Range.

But the Grey-clothed people were different. They would rob on sight, and there's no end to the killing. Although their prowess couldn't compare to the Smiling Skull, they've gained quite a reputation in the Wraith Mountain Range.

It was like the Southern Skull & Northern Grey-clothing factions; one blocked the southern side of the Wraith Mountain Range, and the other blocked the north, leaving no way for the merchant caravans to survive.

"Boss, it seems the leader of those Grey-clothed people is here," reported a High-tier Half-beastman from the Extreme Bone Forging Realm cautiously.

"They've arrived? Finally, we get to talk with these madmen. Quickly, take me to meet them," the two-headed Lizardman responded promptly, stepping out of the carriage.

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