Cecile left Yasenia's back as soon as she saw the rest arrive. It was just a joke about Yasenia carrying her until Torrent City.
When the others looked at the two giant creatures and Jorey talking together, they were curious about who was the winner.
One person from Jorey's group asked curiously. "Who won the race, cousin?"
Jorey turned her head and saw that it was her cousin who asked. Her dislike toward this cousin has lessened a lot since she changed, so she answered in a well-mannered way. "Do you think I can win to Lady Yasenia? Not even the help from Elder Mao's talisman helped. Moreover, to pour salt into the wound, I was outpaced even by Lady Cecile, who managed to keep up with Lady Yasenia."
Elder Song smirked. "Well, I already guessed this result the moment I saw Cecile fly off and surpass you from above."
Elder Mao shrugged. "Such a shame we can't know about Lady Yasenia's treasures."
Carbira sighed in relief. "Lady Yasenia, please don't do these things again. They are not good for my heart."
Yasenia chuckled. "Okay, I'll listen to you. Sorry for making you worry, Carbira."
Jorey stomped the sword below her feet and snorted. "So much for the hundredth fastest flying treasure in the Continent. It couldn't keep up even after getting strengthened by a talisman. Was I scammed?"
Elder Yu was a blacksmith, so he commented honestly. "Don't blame the treasure too much, Lady Jorey. Your own weak cultivation is holding it back. If you were in the Ethereal Soul Body Realm, you would at least be able to have a chance."
Jorey sighed. "Who has time to cultivate when I need to take care of the merchant group? There are so many schemers and people aiming for my throat that I can't stop working for more than a day. If it weren't for them, not to mention the Ethereal Soul Body Realm, I may have already reached the Epoch Core Soul Body Realm!"
Elder Mu snorted. "Don't get ahead of yourself. You are only two hundred years old. With your talent, reaching Epoch Core Body Realm in that short amount of time is impossible. I'm about seven hundred years old and can't make it there yet."
Jorey frowned. "Right. Moreover, my lifespan is about to catch up to me if I keep delaying it."
"Cousin, I can take care of the Merchant group while you enter the Ethereal Soul Body Realm."
"No need. You are still too inexperienced."
Yasenia remembered the items that were about to be auctioned and commented. "Lady Jorey, I recommend waiting for the Brilliant Auction. I think one of my items will be able to help you greatly."
Jorey and the others were surprised. "Really?"
Yasenia nodded. "I wouldn't lie about something so important."
Jorey thought. "Are you talking about the [Soul Enhancing Pills]? They can certainly be useful."
Yasenia shook her head. "There is another pill that…."
"Lady Yasenia, please refrain from saying more."
Yasenia blinked and turned toward Carbira with a smile. "Okay, okay. I understand. However, wouldn't saying things about these items' quality spike the popularity?"
Carbira answered politely. "Our Leader has his own plans."
Yasenia nodded and didn't insist. "Shall we continue?"
They all nodded and continued flying. The speed was faster than before, but it was still limited by the group's slowest.
They had to stop for ten minutes once so that some of the weakest people could recover their energy. However, besides that stop, the journey was without bumps.
Before reaching Torrent City, Yasenia and Cecile returned to human form and continued the rest of their journey on their flying swords.
It would not help anyone if they attracted too much attention when arriving in a new city.
Torrent City wasn't as big as Koran City, being a quarter of its size. Even then, it still spanned a gigantic terrain.
However, Yasenia could spot a giant Coliseum in the middle of the city from a distance. It was very prominent and could be spotted from kilometers away.
At first glance, no buildings were taller than it across the whole city.
Angel exclaimed. "Wow, such a big structure."
Jorey saw where they were looking, and a strange flash crossed her eyes. Then, she commented casually. "How old is the Astral Sky Clan, Lady Yasenia?"
Yasenia was instantly alert. 'What is she planning? Is there a particular reason a clan's age can blow our cover? I have to be careful.' These kinds of harmless questions that came from nowhere could not have kind intentions.
Yasenia thought about it but didn't recognize the trap in those words. Therefore, to be sure and not fall into any schemes from the fox woman, she said information that could not be confirmed. "I don't know. I killed the previous Patriarch as he was mistreating our race. You won't find any dragon of my race across the continent since my daughters and I are the last ones of my bloodline. The battle was very catastrophic, and many records were lost in that battle."
Jorey looked at you for a short time and nodded. "I see."
Another person asked. "Does Lady Yasenia mind explaining how he had mistreated your race?"
Yasenia didn't follow the pleasantry and spoke curtly. "I do, in fact, mind. It's not a pleasant experience to recall about. Therefore, I'm sorry, I don't want to share the private matters of our Clan."
Young Master Fu sneered. "Acting mysteriously and mighty, quite a big shot, ha!"
Yasenia gave him a side eye and smirked. "How about you explain the inner troubles of your mighty [Steel Back Black Wolf] clan? I bet everyone will be happy to listen."
The other people from the Fu clan frowned at his actions. However, they didn't correct him. At the end of the day, Yasenia was an outsider, and Young Master Fu wasn't.
Therefore, Fu Yu answered arrogantly. "You dare compare your pitiful race to our ninth-ranked race!? Don't be arrogant. You are comparing an ant and a wolf!"
Yasenia's smile became cold for one second. However, she didn't answer him. Yasenia wasn't delusional enough to think that what he said was untrue. At their current strength, it was evident to her that Astral Sky Clan could be wiped out of the Continent by one of the seniors of the Fu Clan if Yasenia didn't use her life-saving treasures.
'But I don't plan on being that way for too long. I hope your Fu Clan can keep our leash tight, or the dragon might get out of control and destroy you.'
The other powers thought Yasenia backed out, which they didn't find strange.
After all, Astral Sky Clan's known foundation couldn't even compare with the other clan. One was a second-rate power with outstanding production methods, while the other was a Continental Super Clan.
Yasenia looked at the architecture of Torrent City to ignore the stupid man. It was similar to Koran City's, with curved roofs and Living Dirt as the primary material. The main difference Yasenia spotted was that the colors leaned more toward browns and blacks, while Koran City leaned more toward whites and oranges.
After they landed at the entrance, they didn't wait for the queue and walked in.
Nobody stopped them as the Nine Sect Elders had their Sect Robes on. These robes alone were a deterrent and a sign of status.
While they walked the streets, Yasenia realized that the number of giant races in this city was much smaller, even after considering the smaller population of this City.
If one in a thousand were giants at Koran City, the proportion here would be one in a hundred thousand.
Since they entered, Yasenia saw only a family of four on the outskirts and nothing more. The buildings were also not as varied to accommodate the giant races as in Koran City.
Yasenia asked. "Elder Song, where is the inn you recommended to me? I want to check it if you don't mind."
Elder Song smiled and approached her side, getting a bit too close. Cecile resisted the impulse to throw this woman aiming for her dragoness away.
"It is an inn controlled by my Sect, so don't worry much. Just take it as a small gift on my part."
Yasenia asked Ebirah and Tatyana. 'Are there any customs related to accepting gifts?'
Ebirah answered from inside Andrea after thinking for a second. 'Not that I can think of.'
Tatyana said something similar. 'I haven't received any reports of that kind, no. Accept it without fear.'
Yasenia smiled and nodded at Elder Song. "I'm eager to reach it, then. A place controlled by your sect must have great music and hospitality. The Pure Melody Sect's musicians are continent renowned, after all."
Elder Song smiled widely and was about to explain when Elder Yu's loud laughter interrupted. "You are right, Lady Yasenia! The beauties are also top-notch. Maybe you can share a night with them. Hahaha-Cough, cough, cough."
Elder Yu choked mid-laugh as Elder Song glared at him. Her circular pupils stretched and became vertical, showing her [Five Fangs Serpent] bloodline.
Yasenia smiled. "I don't need beauties to accompany me. However, I will never say no to good-intentioned hospitality."
Elder Song sighed in relief.
Yasenia asked about the peculiarities of this city. After speaking of local foods and local items, Yasenia was eager to make a shopping spree and buy a few ingredients from this place.
A disciple of the Earthly Sword Sect suddenly commented.
"Speaking of local attractions, you must speak about the Coliseum, right?"
Another person from Elder Yu's side spoke. "Hahaha, Senior brother, you sword cultivators are always battle hungry. Do you already want to exchange swords with people here?"
The disciple who spoke first snorted. "Naturally, not only is the City Lord chosen by strength in Torrent City, but he must also receive challenges daily! We always like to compare strikes with the current City Lord."
Another disciple agreed. "Now that you speak about it." He turned his head and asked. "Elder Yu, can we go and see? They should be mid-battle right now. I heard a new City Lord was recently selected."
Elder Yu was a bear kin, and he also liked to battle. Therefore, he nodded. "We can go. I know Elder Huo's group will accompany us, but are there any more people who want to accompany us?"
Yasenia was interested and nodded. "I'll go. I'm also curious about it."
Elder Song and Jorey didn't really like these things too much, but after Yasenia nodded, they decided to follow her.
Moreover, Jorey had to check who the city lord was to make trades in the future, so it was convenient.
The rest of the powers decided to separate and do their own things. They would probably regroup during the tournament or while returning to Koran City.
Yasenia, Elder Huo from the Earthly Sword Sect, Elder Yu from the Molten Hammer Sect, Elder Song from the Pure Melody Sect, and Jorey from the Mountain Traveler Merchant group, and all their disciples were the only ones left.
After a few minutes of moderate pace running, they arrived at the entrance of the giant structure.