Xu Zimei asked with a smile, “Aren’t you afraid I might be an undercover agent for the Holy Court?”

"Even if you are, I’ll accept it,” the City Lord of Dragon City replied with a laugh.

"But I trust my own judgment.

In this life, I’m not good at much, but my eyes never get the wrong person.”

Xu Zimei chuckled and asked, “How did you discover the Holy Court?”

"Actually, it’s not really a secret. Back then, the Water Beast’s strength was simply not enough to destroy the Lihuo Realm.

But when the Water Beast descended, most of the Lihuo Realm’s strong people seemed to vanish overnight, and all their traces were lost.

The Water Beast caught us completely off guard,” the City Lord of Dragon City recalled.

"At first, I didn’t know either. When the Water Beast invaded the city, I hid alone.

Maybe it was good luck, or perhaps fate spared me.

In any case, I managed to escape.

After fleeing the Lihuo Realm, I inadvertently saw some people from the Holy Court.

They gathered with a group of Blue People, and at that moment, I understood.

Before the Water Beast attacked, the Holy Court had already killed most of the strong ones in the Lihuo Realm.”

"Do you know why the Holy Court wants to destroy the Lihuo Realm?” Xu Zimei asked curiously.

"If I knew, there doesn’t seem to be any conflict between the Lihuo Realm and the Holy Court,” the City Lord of Dragon City shook his head.

"That’s what I’m curious about too, but over these years, I’ve never dared to investigate openly.”

"Do you know how to find the Blue People?” Xu Zimei asked.

"I know, but if I tell you, what’s in it for me?” the City Lord of Dragon City asked.

These pieces of information are hard to come by.

He certainly wouldn’t tell Xu Zimei for nothing.

"Aren’t you trying to rebuild the Lihuo Realm? With those Water Beasts around, you can never achieve that.”

Xu Zimei replied, “If I disperse those Blue People,

Once the source disappears, the threat of the Water Beasts will naturally be resolved.

Then the vast Lihuo Realm is yours to handle.”

"That’s not incorrect, but the Lihuo Realm is so vast. Even without the Water Beast, I can’t rebuild it in a short time.”

The City Lord of Dragon City replied, “I only have one condition.”

"What condition?” Xu Zimei asked.

"If one day the Holy Court wants to destroy the Lihuo Realm again,

I need your help,” the City Lord of Dragon City said seriously.

The biggest threat to rebuilding the Lihuo Realm is still the Holy Court.

If the Holy Court insists on destruction, unless the Sun Palace intervenes, no one in the Blazing Flame Realm would dare oppose them.

That’s the power of the Holy Court.

Though they’re not in the Blazing Flame Realm, their reputation covers all Nine Domains.

"Are you so confident that I can withstand the pressure from the Holy Court?” Xu Zimei laughed.

"Not entirely confident, but I will keep amassing power. By then, it won’t be just you,” the City Lord of Dragon City said earnestly.

"Although I never make deals with others.

But when it comes to the Holy Court, if it can make things difficult for them, I’ll agree,” Xu Zimei said.

"Alright, easier said than done,” the City Lord of Dragon City nodded firmly.

"A promise worth its weight in gold,” Xu Zimei chuckled.

"Based on my collection over the years, there are two locations where the Blue People gather.

One is in Phoenix Ancient City, to the west of the Lihuo Realm.

The other is hidden deeper, in a small world beneath the Lihuo Abyss.”

The City Lord of Dragon City analyzed, “According to my investigation, that small world didn’t exist previously.

It was created by the Blue People, the true hidden nest.”

"These things are very important to me, thanks,” Xu Zimei said.

This also saved him from taking many wrong paths.

Of course, he and the City Lord of Dragon City had only met once, so trusting each other unconditionally wasn’t possible.

But since there were clues, there was no harm in taking a look.

While the two were chatting, the City Lord of Dragon City suddenly looked up.

He said, “I have someone to introduce to you.”

Xu Zimei looked up.

He saw Sage Zixia in a golden robe, slowly approaching from the sixteenth floor.

He looked at Sage Zixia and smiled.

The other seemed surprised too and returned the smile.

With a mutual smile, Sage Zixia arrived before them.

"Let me introduce you, this is Sage Zixia,” the City Lord of Dragon City said with a smile.

"This is Xu Zimei, Young Master Xu.”

"Of course, I know his name,” Sage Zixia said smiling.

"Young Master, I’ve been waiting for you with some difficulty.

But your sudden arrival in Shenghai City is quite a pleasant surprise.”

Hearing Sage Zixia’s words, the City Lord of Dragon City was taken aback.

"You… know each other?”

"He is the Young Master I follow,” Sage Zixia admitted openly.

"I misjudged,” the City Lord of Dragon City replied in shock.

Having a Saint as a follower meant Xu Zimei’s status was anything but ordinary.

He realized that he had initially overestimated Xu Zimei.

Yet surprisingly, he had severely underestimated him.

"I only found out about your whereabouts after arriving in Shenghai City.”

Xu Zimei waved his hand and smiled.

"Ever since coming to the Blazing Flame Realm, I’ve had people searching for the Young Master’s whereabouts.

Unfortunately, I’ve been hampered by a lack of force.

Finding out was quite difficult,” Sage Zixia explained.

The strength of Shenghai City was commendable.

But, after all, it was just one city.

Trying to investigate the intelligence of the entire Blazing Flame Realm was still quite tough.

"Since everyone seems to know each other, why not visit my residence?

It’s quieter there for reminiscing,” the City Lord of Dragon City smiled.

Xu Zimei did not oppose.

Accompanied by the City Lord of Dragon City, everyone headed to the City Lord Mansion.

"What does Young Master Xu think about how to handle these creatures?” the City Lord of Dragon City asked.

"Can we interrogate them for useful information?” Xu Zimei inquired.

"Impossible, they won’t speak,” the City Lord of Dragon City shook his head helplessly.

"If they could be interrogated, everything would be much simpler.”

"Then just kill them all, they’re useless anyway,” Xu Zimei said with a dismissive wave.

On their way to the City Lord Mansion, Shangguan Xian seemed to discover a new continent.

She replied, “I’m getting more and more curious about your background.

Even a Saint is under your command.

Are you the illegitimate son of some big shot?”

"Background doesn’t matter,” Xu Zimei waved it off.

"No wonder you always have such confidence, perhaps when you heard the name Sage Zixia,

You already knew his background?” Shangguan Xian laughed.

The group returned to the City Lord Mansion.

As the most prestigious City Lord of Shenghai City, the City Lord’s residence was rather simple.

Ordinary and without lavishness.

Upon entering the reception hall, the City Lord of Dragon City personally brewed the already hot tea.

Then poured a cup for the two.

With the strength of Xu Zimei and Sage Zixia, they deserved such respect from him.

"Did you two come up from the Catastrophe Demon Domain or came down from the Heaven Extreme Realm?” the City Lord of Dragon City asked curiously.

Because he just heard their conversation.

He knew that the two were definitely not from the Blazing Flame Realm.

"The Catastrophe Demon Domain,” Sage Zixia said with a smile.

"I must thank the City Lord of Dragon City for the shelter during these days.”