Skyler Stone nodded, then said to the man, "Keep tailing him. The moment he shows up outside, capture him for me."
"What if he doesn't come out?" The man asked, recalling what Evan Yang said earlier.
"That's impossible. Don't forget, the Black-White Syndicate isn't a shelter. They have rules: no one can stay inside for more than three days. After three days, he'll be forced out." Skyler Stone said.
"But he has a discount card." The man frowned, considering Evan Yang's current identity.
"A discount card, that's troublesome, but it still has limits. He can't stay more than thirty days. I don't believe he'll still be there after a month." Skyler Stone said coldly.
"Alright." The man nodded after hearing Shi Tian's words.
After Evan Yang received the card, the appraiser smiled at him and said, "If you have any more rare treasures, feel free to bring them to our Black-White Syndicate. We'll always offer a fair price."
"Thank you, I definitely will." Evan Yang replied with a smile.
The appraiser smiled and said, "Alright, you keep browsing. I'll get back to work."
Afterward, Evan Yang wandered alone, but not far away, several Wood Family members kept watching him, unwilling to give up. The gap between them was just too great.
"What, still watching me?" Evan Yang said with a smile.
"If you have the guts, just stay here forever," one of them replied. Evan Yang laughed, "Alright, then you can keep waiting here." With that, Evan Yang smiled again and went to find the attendant from earlier. The attendant, seeing Evan Yang approach, asked curiously, "Did you exchange for Immortal Sources?"
"Yeah, just exchanged them. I'm not sure how to ask about that information," Evan Yang said with a smile.
"Alright, follow me. But before we go, you'll need to pay fifty million Immortal Sources," the attendant said. Evan Yang nodded and took out his card. When the attendant saw the card, he smiled, "So quick, you already have a card. Fine, I'll give you a ten percent discount—forty-five million."
The attendant led Evan Yang to another area. After paying the Immortal Sources, he returned the card to Evan Yang and took him to the information counter. Evan Yang entered and saw an elder lying there. When someone came in, the elder got up from his reclining chair, looked at the young man, and asked, "Are you the one asking about the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core?"
Evan Yang nodded, and the attendant left.
"Let me tell you, according to reliable sources, a Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core once appeared on the One Hundred Eightieth Planet of the Woodstar System," the elder said.
"One Hundred Eightieth? How do you count that?" Evan Yang asked suspiciously.
"Because it's an uninhabited planet, with no transmission arrays, we just number them. If you want a map, you can buy one outside. I'm sure you can afford it," the elder said.
Evan Yang nodded, understanding now, but asked curiously, "So what's the situation there? Is there anything dangerous?"
"That's beyond my scope to answer, and I don't know myself. It's just a rumor, after all. But it's definitely dangerous—otherwise someone would've taken it already," the elder said.
"That's true. Thanks," Evan Yang replied. Even though he couldn't get all the details, knowing which planet to search was already a big help. As long as he spent more time, he should be able to find what he wanted.
So Evan Yang bought the information, spending fifty million top-grade Immortal Sources. It was a bit outrageous, but Evan Yang didn't lack money now, so he didn't bother to fuss. He headed outside, where the attendant was still waiting. The attendant smiled, "How did it go?"
"Not bad. By the way, do you sell detailed maps of the Woodstar System—ones showing all the planets?" Evan Yang asked.
"Of course we do. Follow me," the attendant said with a smile.
He led Evan Yang to a counter, spoke a few words to the staff there, and someone handed the attendant a map. "Ten million top-grade Immortal Sources," the attendant said.
"Alright." Evan Yang handed his card to the attendant. After paying, he glanced at the map, then put it away. The attendant told him to keep browsing, and went back to his own duties.
Every move Evan Yang made was watched by those people, so they were all curious about why he wanted the map—especially since it was such a rare and expensive one, costing over ten million.
As for Evan Yang, his business was now settled. All that was left was to prepare to head for that planet. Luckily, the map had a brief description of the planet and what he'd need to bring.
"The trees on this planet are all strange. If you're careless, you might get harmed by unknown flowers. So you must bring flower repellent—it's effective against ordinary flowers," Evan Yang muttered after reading the description.
Evan Yang felt it was necessary to prepare, since he'd never been to the Woodstar System before and didn't understand all the strange warnings.
Just as Evan Yang was about to leave, he remembered that several Wood Family Heavenly Immortals were still following him.
"Still following? Then I'll play with you first," Evan Yang thought. Time was tight; he couldn't just hide here. He went up to the first floor, and the Wood Family members followed closely, secretly pleased that they could finally capture Evan Yang.
But as soon as Evan Yang walked out the door, he moved so fast that the others could only chase wildly after him. The Heavenly Immortals weren't as fast as Evan Yang, so he quickly left the city, then vanished using invisibility. When the pursuers arrived, Evan Yang was nowhere to be found.
"Strange, he was just here a moment ago," one of them said.
The group complained to each other, finally deciding to wait a while longer. But Evan Yang had already slipped back to the inn, finding the room he'd reserved in advance.
When Hannah Nangong saw the door open automatically, she was startled. "Who is it?"
"It's me." Evan Yang closed the door, appeared, and said.
"I wondered who it was. So, how did it go?" Hannah Nangong asked.
"Not bad, I found out the location. We'll get ready and head out soon. But I'd rather you not go—it's very dangerous," Evan Yang said, knowing the place must be risky. Otherwise, the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core would've been taken long ago.
"I'm going. We already agreed to go together. If you leave me behind or sneak off again, I won't let you get away with it," Hannah Nangong said angrily when she heard Evan Yang wanted to act alone.
Seeing how determined she was, Evan Yang could only sigh, "Alright then."
"That's more like it," Hannah Nangong said with a smile.
"But we both need to change our appearances," Evan Yang said.
"Why?" Hannah Nangong asked.
"Because the Wood Family probably knows we asked about the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core. They recognized me, thought I was an accomplice. Heh, since I'm exposed, you probably are too," Evan Yang said with a smile.
"I see. Alright, let's change." Hannah Nangong said, and changed her appearance. Evan Yang also transformed into a handsome young man.
With their new appearances, the two left the inn and bought some supplies in the city.
"Because the Wood Family probably knows we asked about the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core. They recognized me, thought I was an accomplice. Heh, since I'm exposed, you probably are too," Yang Han said with a smile.
Meanwhile, the Wood Family stronghold was in chaos. Skyler Stone was berating several people, shouting, "Useless! You even lost track of him like this!"
With their new appearances, the two left the inn and bought some supplies in the city.
Meanwhile, the Wood Family stronghold was in chaos. Shi Tian was berating several people, shouting, "Useless! You even lost track of him like this!"
"He was too fast," one person said, frustrated.
"Fast? You're all peak Heavenly Immortals—what about him?" Shi Tian snorted.
"Senior Shi, don't you think something's off?" Ray Qing felt uneasy. He'd seen Evan Yang defeat his people as a first-tier Heavenly Immortal, so it left a deep impression. Skyler Stone hadn't witnessed it, so he wasn't as concerned.
"What's off?" Skyler Stone asked suspiciously.
"He and Evan Yang are both first-tier Heavenly Immortals, and both are way stronger than normal. Logically, even a strong Heavenly Immortal shouldn't be that much better. I don't believe there are two people that powerful, both showing up here at the same time," Ray Qing said.
"You mean that person was Evan Yang?" Skyler Stone asked suspiciously.
"That's right. If I'm not mistaken, it was Evan Yang," Ray Qing replied.
"But his appearance and aura were completely different," Skyler Stone said, confused.
"He probably used some artifact, or maybe he's cultivated a powerful North Sect technique that allows him to change his appearance and aura," Ray Qing explained.
"North Sect? It's been ages since anyone could change their appearance and aura like that," Skyler Stone said suspiciously.
"Exactly. That's why it's so alarming. I have to report this to the family. Senior Shi, you should send more people to search for them," Ray Qing said.
Skyler Stone nodded, but he had no clue where to start. Just then, someone tried to curry favor, "He bought a map—the Woodstar System map."
"Woodstar System? What's he planning?" Skyler Stone asked, surprised.
"Exactly. That's why it's so alarming. I have to report this to the family. Senior Shi, you should send more people to search for them," Qing Yu said.
Ray Qing quickly thought of a possibility and asked, "Is he going to look for the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core? Senior Shi, do you know if there are any planets in the Woodstar System with one?"
"Woodstar System? What's he planning?" Shi Tian asked, surprised.
"Only the family knows that. I'll go ask. Do you really think he's gone there?" Skyler Stone asked suspiciously.
"He came here for the Ten-Million-Year Wood-Heart Core, and only the Wood Family has one. But since he offended them, that's impossible. So he's probably trying another way. With the map, it's obvious—he must've gone to the Black-White Syndicate for information," Ray Qing analyzed.
"Why didn't I think of that? He must've gone to the Black-White Syndicate for information. Damn it! I'll ask the family, then we'll make plans," Skyler Stone said.
"Why didn't I think of that? He must've gone to the Black-White Gate for information. Damn it! I'll ask the family, then we'll make plans," Shi Tian said.