City Of Obeon

Wu Yang stood there, panting heavily as the adrenaline coursed through his veins. The battle had awakened something within him, a power he had never experienced before. His body trembled with a newfound energy, and he could sense a surge of strength flowing through his meridians.

The three individuals who had been facing imminent danger now stared at Wu Yang in awe and disbelief. The girl with the fiery look stepped forward, her eyes filled with gratitude and admiration.

"Thank you for saving us," she said, her voice filled with genuine appreciation. "I never expected someone like you to appear and defeat that beast. Who are you?"

"It is rude to ask someone's name without telling your own name first," Wu Yang replied firmly.

"Pardon me, young master. I'm Gu Shi, and these two are my siblings," Gu Li said softly, introducing himself and his companions.

"I'm Gu Yun," the tall skinny youth said.

"I'm Gu Li, The short youth with long hair said.

"I'm Wu Yang. I was on my way to the city of Obeon when I heard the roar of the beast. I immediately searched for the source of the sound and found you all fighting that beast," Wu Yang explained.

Having memories from the previous owner of his body, Wu Yang already knew the areas of the Silverwood Forest.

"Oh, is that so? We're also going to the city of Obeon. Why are you heading there, young master Wu?" Gu Shi asked.

"It's none of your business," Wu Yang replied, furrowing his brows.

"Well, we're on our way to the city of Obeon too. Why don't you come with us? It's more fun to travel in a group than alone," Gu Li suggested, a trace of excitement on his face.

Normally, Wu Yang preferred to travel alone. In his previous life, he was a lone wolf and didn't have many friends. However, considering their situation, he considered their offer.

"Well, if it's okay with you, I'll gladly accept your offer," Wu Yang said, finally agreeing to travel together.

"Then it's settled. Let's move now. It's more dangerous here when night falls," Gu Li said, eager to continue their journey.

The city of Obeon was the second largest city in the lower realm, and it served as a trading hub for all creatures. The city consisted of two supreme families, four noble families, and six aristocratic families, all serving as pillars of strength for the city.

The group traveled at a moderate pace, not too fast nor too slow, walking casually while laughing and talking. Wu Yang remained vigilant and calm, observing the woods carefully to react swiftly in case of danger.

Their journey went smoothly, without encountering any beasts along the way. The trio remained joyful, chatting merrily and seeming to have forgotten that Wu Yang was traveling with them.

After an hour, the group reached the exit of the Silverwood Forest. It was an extremely dangerous area where beasts as strong as dragon realm creatures could appear. Although it was a shorter route, their safety couldn't be guaranteed. Merchants traveling to the city would take a whole month to reach their destination, opting for a safer but longer journey.

Several more hours passed, and the group finally arrived at the entrance of the city. The city resembled a medieval castle, surrounded by tall walls that served as its defense.

Inside the city, Gu Li expressed his gratitude once again. "Master Wu, I owe you one. If you need anything from me in the future, I'll be there to help," Gu Li said, feeling a genuine bond with Wu Yang.

"Well, in that case, if I ever need your help, I'll certainly look for you," Wu Yang replied, acknowledging Gu Li's offer.

"You are my brother now," Gu Yun said with a smile on his face, considering Wu

Yang as a friend.

Wu Yang was momentarily surprised but then smiled lightly. "Well, from now on, you two are my brothers as well," he said, accepting their camaraderie.

"Oh, right, Brother Yang, we're staying at the Silver Star Inn. You can find us there if you need help," Gu Li added, providing Wu Yang with their whereabouts.

"I think it's time for us to part ways now," Gu Shi said, her annoyance evident.

"Take care, Brother Yang," Gu Yun said, cupping his hand and smiling.

"Thank you for earlier. Without you, we would all be dead. If you ever need my help in the future, just look for me," Gu Li expressed his gratitude to Wu Yang.

Wu Yang reciprocated the gesture, cupping his hand and saying, "I'll definitely do that." He watched their silhouettes disappear and couldn't help but feel a sense of trust and warmth toward his newfound companions.

As Wu Yang stood there, he couldn't stop smiling. Those brothers were trustworthy, and although they had just met, Wu Yang knew that they were not bad people. In fact, they were trustworthy allies.

Meanwhile, at the Crimson Rose Hall...

"Patriarch Gu, we have searched the whole city of Obeon, but we couldn't find a trace of those three," an old servant reported.

"I can't afford to let them go. Find them as soon as possible. You have three days to locate them, and you know the consequences if you fail," Gu Bing, the patriarch of the Crimson Rose Sect, said with a hint of a heinous aura surrounding him.

The Crimson Rose Sect was one of the powerful factions residing in Obeon. While formidable, they were not the only power within the city. Behind the scenes, various factions competed for power, and the surface harmony masked the private struggles for dominance.

Apart from the Crimson Rose Sect, there were twelve families residing in the city. They were categorized as Supreme, Noble, and Aristocratic families, each varying in strength and influence. The Supreme families held the highest power, followed by the Noble families, and then the Aristocratic families, which were further ranked from 1 to 3 based on their strength.