Song Zining’s group of three remained on the wall, waiting for news of Qianye’s whereabouts. Ji Tianqing and Li Kuanglan never arrived as planned, but Zhao Yuying didn’t really mind since the two girls weren’t very close to her.

Some people walked out of the fortress and carried the corpse of the four-armed warrior into the fortress. A person later arrived before the trio, saying, “Elder Qi asks for you.”

Elder Qi was well known for his strength. The three performed their salutations before taking their seats.

Elder Qi was almost eighty but looked no older than fifty. He was tall and lean, with a fearsome expression and a sharp glint in his eyes. Without seeing him in battle, one would hardly believe that he was able to operate a giant, human-height bow and deal damage equal to a grade-eight firearm.

Elder Qi’s residence was a three-roomed building behind the main complex. The living room in front wasn’t big. The decoration was also quite simple and devoid of fine objects.

Elder Qi smiled. “My place is rather simple. You all come from major families, so do bear with me.”

Song Zining replied hurriedly, “No, n...