With a wide grin, Tang Yi began to inspect his spoils.
In his battle against the Wolf Heaven Mercenary Corps, Tang Yi had gained a massive amount of Experience Value, allowing him to advance to the Level of a Nine-star Battle Grandmaster. He had also received a certain number of Attribute Pills.
These Attribute Pills would give Tang Yi an edge over others at the same Level, whether in Power, Speed, or endurance.
Once he accumulated enough of these Attribute Pills, challenging those at higher levels would not be difficult.
In addition, he had finally received his second Weapon reward. It was also the first usable Weapon he had obtained besides the Ice Sword.
Shadow Remnant Sword: The ultimate sword of humanity, said to be forged by the number one blacksmith on the Saint Martial Continent. When used with Swordsmanship, it produces afterimages, increases Sword Mastery by a certain amount, and boosts the power of Sword Skills by five percent.
Required Level: 20
Tang Yi took the sword out of his system backpack and held it in his hands, examining it closely.
The weapon was a massive broadsword, roughly four feet long and over a foot wide. Both sides of the blade were sharpened to a keen edge. The tip was a flat, thirty-degree cross-section, making it look somewhat like a broken sword that had been snapped off. However, its lines were so smooth and natural that it was clearly a deliberate design choice by its creator.
The blade of the Shadow Remnant Sword was extremely heavy, weighing over a hundred pounds. It felt dense and substantial in his hand.
If Tang Yi hadn’t already reached the Cultivation of a Nine-star Battle Grandmaster and consumed a good number of Power Pills, the sword would have likely been more of a hindrance than a help.
Tang Yi gave the Shadow Remnant Sword a few test swings through the air. Instantly, a trail of afterimages followed his movements, creating a dazzling and top-notch effect.
Tang Yi was extremely satisfied with the Shadow Remnant Sword. Strength was easy to improve, but a good sword was hard to come by. Since he couldn’t use the Ice Sword for the time being, obtaining the Shadow Remnant Sword was, in his opinion, the greatest reward of the day.
"H-Hello."
Just as Tang Yi was reveling in the joy of his gains, a pleasant voice called out to him.
The voice was tinged with hesitation, as if born from shyness or uncertainty.
Tang Yi turned his head and saw it was the beautiful, short-haired female commander.
According to the information from his Celestial Eye Technique, the female commander’s name was Liuu Tian. It was a very sweet name, and she was just as beautiful.
Although she couldn’t quite compare to a peerless beauty like Tang Lian, she wasn’t far off. She would be considered a top-tier beauty anywhere.
’With looks like hers, instead of staying safely at home, she’s out here being a mercenary and taking on dangerous missions. It’s no wonder she’d become prey in the eyes of people like Zhangg Yuxi.’
’If she keeps this up, another Zhangg Yuxi, or even a third, will surely come looking for trouble with her.’
’In a world like the Saint Martial Continent where might makes right, being beautiful can be a curse. Without a powerful backer, you’re destined to be plotted against and controlled by others.’
"Hello," Tang Yi replied, quite the gentleman.
"My name is Liuu Tian, commander of the Nine Cities Mercenary Corps. These are my corps members behind me." Liuu Tian gestured to the people behind her, then looked at Tang Yi with anticipation. "May I ask... and forgive my forwardness, but if you don’t mind, could you tell me your name? Thank you so, so much for today. If it weren’t for you, all of us in the Nine Cities Mercenary Corps might have perished here."
Actually, Tang Yi had already stated his name earlier, but Liuu Tian and the others hadn’t been paying attention. Besides, it was during a battle, and words spoken in combat were often meant to deceive and couldn’t always be trusted.
But as soon as she asked, Liuu Tian regretted it.
"Of course, if you’d rather not, please forget I asked."
’He’s made an enemy of the Wolf Heaven Mercenary Corps. If he rashly reveals his identity, it could attract unnecessary trouble. I don’t want to cause that kind of problem for my benefactor.’
"It’s fine. It’s just a name. I’m Tang Yi," Tang Yi said magnanimously.
"Tang Yi?" Liuu Tian’s beautiful eyes flickered, and she asked another question. "How old are you?"
It was a somewhat impolite question, but for some reason, Liuu Tian desperately wanted to know the answer, as if it were incredibly important to her.
The members of the Nine Cities Mercenary Corps also shot Liuu Tian strange looks, not understanding why she was interrogating Tang Yi with so many personal questions.
Tang Yi just smiled, not minding at all, and answered honestly, "Sixteen."
"Sixteen, huh... That matches how you look. So young," Liuu Tian mumbled, her head lowered. "Then again, I’m only twenty this year, so it’s not much of a difference. They say a wife three years older brings a bar of gold. I wonder if one four years older means you can bring home a great Treasure?"
As she thought this, her face turned inexplicably red.
On the Saint Martial Continent, age was no barrier to romance. Whether a man was sixty years old or a child of eight, as long as he had strength, Talent, and charm, he could win a beauty’s heart.
Beautiful women only worshipped the strong. The weak, no matter how handsome or suave, could never earn their favor.
"What was that?" Tang Yi asked, not having heard clearly.
"Nothing, nothing at all!" Liuu Tian waved her hands with a smile and changed the subject. "Thank you for saving us. If you don’t mind, could I invite you to be our guest in Celestial Extinction City?"
"That’s right, young brother Tang Yi, come be our guest in Celestial Extinction City! I’ll treat you to the city’s most famous dish, Pomelo Yak. It’s delicious!"
"Get outta here! You think a single plate of Pomelo Yak is enough for Brother Tang Yi? He’s the great benefactor who saved all our lives! If we’re treating him, we go big! Let him taste every delicacy in Celestial Extinction City!"
"Right, right!"
"As long as Brother Tang Yi comes to Celestial Extinction City, you can eat whatever you want, do whatever you want!"
"Aren’t you getting a little ahead of yourself? What if he asks for something you can’t provide..."
"..."
Seeing Liuu Tian extend the invitation, the members of the Nine Cities Mercenary Corps all chimed in at once.
"Celestial Extinction City?" Tang Yi repeated, lowering his head in thought.
’I need to level up quickly during this period. Aside from the interlude of returning to the Tang Family for the duel with Tang Mingtian, I also have that important six-month appointment. I can’t afford to waste any time.’
So, Tang Yi could only refuse. "I’m sorry, I have some things to take care of recently, so I can’t go to Celestial Extinction City for now. When I have time, I’ll definitely visit you all there."
Hearing this, Liuu Tian looked a little disappointed, but she still said, "Alright then. When you have time, Tang Yi, come find us in Celestial Extinction City. We’ll be sure to properly play the part of a good host then."
"Yes, I will. Well then... until we meet again." Emulating an ancient custom, Tang Yi cupped his fist in salute, then turned and left.
"Until we meet again," the others replied, cupping their fists toward Tang Yi in return.
Under Liuu Tian’s crestfallen gaze, Tang Yi’s figure grew more and more distant, until he finally disappeared from sight.

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