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With the news of the terrifying existence in the Boiling Desert, many people began searching for the secret behind its sudden appearance.

Inside the Wu clan, Wu Xia stood in front of her father and the three elders as they discussed.

"When do you think those from the Boiling Desert will return to their city?" the Wu Patriarch asked, staring at his daughter.

"Father, I believe it will be soon," Wu Xia paused to gather her thoughts before continuing. "With our clan's assistance, they've been able to complete their mission and will be returning to give their feedback to the owner."

"That's good to hear," one of the elders said with a light smile on his face. "I suggest Wu Xia accompany the merchant and try to find out what's going on in the city."

"First Elder is right. Wu Xia, you'll follow this merchant when they return to Dongping City," the Wu Patriarch said. "With the rising fame of Dongping City and the Barren Land, every power in the region is trying to get their hands on this secret. If we can seize it, it's only a matter of time before our clan rises to be the strongest in the city."

When the elders heard their clan leader, they nodded, their faces beaming with anticipation as they turned to look at Wu Xia.

"Father, rest assured. I'll follow the merchant back to their city and uncover the mystery of the Boiling Desert."

She explained her plans, detailing the extraordinariness of the Celestial Heavenly Store and its powerful owner. However, her father and the clan elders remained skeptical about the store.

Nevertheless, with everything happening, the extraordinariness of the store could not be ignored.

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Three days later.

Outside Clear Wind City, rows of caravans moved slowly, departing from the city. At the center were magnificent carriages made of precious wood. The steeds pulling the carriages were elegant, with sturdy legs and muscular bodies, displaying their rare breed.

Inside the central carriage, three people sat, sipping expensive tea.

"Miss Wu, thank you for your assistance in the city. The young master will be pleased with your support," the Sun Patriarch smiled.

"Patriarch Sun, there's no need to thank me repeatedly. My clan has agreed to support the store, and my journey with you is a show of goodwill from my clan," Wu Xia spoke eloquently with a charming smile.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

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Both Patriarch Sun and Patriarch Wei laughed, drinking while exchanging subtle glances. As experienced clan masters, they knew the Wu clan's intentions.

With the rising fame of Dongping City, they noticed the frequent visits from Wu clansmen and their ever-present assistance.

When they heard the rumors of Dongping City defeating over one hundred thousand Necoris soldiers with fewer than one thousand soldiers dressed in strange armor, they immediately knew it was connected to the store.

As for those skeptical about the rumors, they knew better and were brimming with pride, eager to return to the city and showcase their performance.

After traveling for over ten hours without stopping, the caravan arrived at an intersection where a gigantic pagoda stood at the center.

Looking at the magnificent black pagoda, Wu Xia furrowed her brow. 'Why didn't I notice this strange pagoda the last time we came here?' she thought, squinting.

'Why would Dongping City build such a strange pagoda in the middle of nowhere?'

The more she thought about it, the more confused she became. But one thing she was sure of—such a magnificent structure was no ordinary sight.

'Perhaps this pagoda has something to do with the strangeness of the Boiling Desert,' she concluded.

Meanwhile, the two clan leaders were also stunned by the might of the pagoda. This was not the pagoda they had created. The current pagoda felt like a rare treasure, harboring a powerful spirit.

The more they stared at the pagoda, the more the feeling grew in their minds. Looking at each other, the two clan leaders knew something extraordinary had happened in their absence.

Shortly after, they left the pagoda area and entered the Boiling Desert. Wu Xia and her clansmen tensed up as they tried to uncover the mystery of the Boiling Desert, while those from Dongping City were curious about the desert's sudden changes.

'Is it true there is a terrifying beast in the desert?' they all wondered.

Fortunately—or unfortunately—they did not discover any strange beasts in the desert and successfully crossed it.

Looking at Dongping City's walls in the distance, Wu Xia's jaw slightly dropped, her mind reeling in confusion. 'Where is the terrifying beast?!' she exclaimed inwardly.

The Sun and Wei Patriarchs exchanged confused glances as well. However, they quickly remembered the Boiling Desert Compass and a spark of realization lit up in their minds.

The terrifying beast would attack those without the Boiling Desert Compass. Realizing this, prideful smiles curled at the corners of their lips as they relaxed, enjoying the ride back home.

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Standing on the city wall, the patrolling guards spotted the incoming caravan and squinted. Since the battle with the Necoris, the city had not seen any visitors.

Quickly, the guards summoned their captain.

"Captain, who do you think they are?" one of the guards asked.

"I can't think of anyone besides the merchant guild sent to Clear Wind City…" The captain paused, pondering for a moment before adding, "For this caravan to have safely crossed the Boiling Desert, they must have the Boiling Desert Compass. If not, it means they've got powerful experts with them. Just in case, prepare for battle."

Slowly, the caravan arrived at the city gate, and the tense guards finally recognized the visitors.

"Captain, those men are from the Sun and Wei clans!" a guard exclaimed excitedly.

"I can see that," the captain grinned. "Let's meet them—perhaps we can hear what news they bring from the outside world."

Quickly, the guards rushed to welcome the merchant guild, escorting them to the Celestial Heavenly Store, while the news of their arrival spread like wildfire throughout the city.