Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

"Hehehe, of course it's me." Caesar rubbed his hands together, his smile still as recognizable as ever. "Looks like we'll be doing some 'small business' together in this interesting place again, my friend?"

Seeing Caesar's signature fawning smile, both Lin Yi and Su Xiao felt a touch of helplessness.

Caesar is practically a walking anomaly, always appearing at the most unexpected times and places.

"How did you end up here?" Su Xiao's voice remained calm, but the hand that had been on the hilt of the knife had completely loosened.

Although Caesar's appearance often meant trouble and mishaps, to some extent, he also represented "opportunity".

In this bizarre world, sometimes a familiar "source of trouble" can become the key to breaking the deadlock.

"We can catch up later. This isn't the place to chat. Follow me." Caesar glanced around warily, then nimbly turned around, gesturing for Su Xiao and Lin Yi to follow.

Instead of heading towards the towering main tower, he led the two around several auxiliary buildings and into the Wizarding Guild headquarters through an inconspicuous side door.

Behind the door was a dimly lit corridor filled with the mixed smells of old parchment and strange herbs.

Unlike the magnificent exterior, the interior was somewhat cluttered and cramped, with strange specimens hanging on the walls that had long lost their luster, and dusty files piled up in the corners.

Caesar effortlessly pushed open a wooden door with a sign that read "Reception - Supplies Allocation." Inside was a small room filled with various boxes, jars, and ledgers, which was quite in line with Caesar's style.

"It's safe now, for the time being." Caesar closed the door behind him, even symbolically tugging at an unused shelf next to him to brace it against the door, even though the shelf looked like it could be blown over by a gust of wind.

He leaned against the door, letting out a long sigh, as if he had just completed a major secret mission. Coupled with his goblin dignity and the ill-fitting robes of a low-ranking member of the Wizarding Guild, he looked rather comical.

"Now, let's exchange some information, my dear friends." Caesar's small eyes darted between Su Xiao and Lin Yi. "Judging from your expressions, it seems you don't know much about this world?"

Su Xiao ignored Caesar's description and succinctly recounted their experience after entering the world.

When the two learned that Caesar had been "invited" into the world as the "Arbitrator," both Lin Yi and Bubuwang, who was hiding behind Su Xiao with only half of his head showing, couldn't help but show expressions of barely suppressed emotions.

Lin Yi's lips twitched slightly, as if he was trying his best to endure something, while Bubuwang let out a "woof woof" sound like it was leaking air, its dog face saying "Are you kidding me?"

Caesar chuckled and puffed out his non-existent chest: "This time, I have a heavy responsibility. As the arbiter, I will supervise certain 'violations' and maintain a basic... well, balance."

He spoke in a grand and dignified manner, trying to project a serious and impartial image, but his constant rubbing of his fingers with that classic "you know what I mean, there will be plenty of benefits" expression made it impossible to associate him with "fairness and impartiality."

Imagine Caesar, the guy who'd squeeze oil out of a rock and scrape a few drops of oil out of a mosquito's leg, solemnly carrying out his "judgment" mission. The scene was too beautiful, and Bubuwang finally couldn't help but laugh, his laughter echoing in the small room.

Caesar blushed and said stiffly, "What's so funny! When I act, I always... uh, consider the bigger picture!"

He quickly changed the subject: "Let's get down to business! I came in a while earlier than you guys. Because of the different nature of the brand, I climbed up through some 'special' methods."

He pointed to the room filled with supplies and the robes he was wearing: "See this? The reception area of ​​the Wizarding Guild headquarters, responsible for 'fairly' purchasing the extraordinary materials that those poor commoners occasionally manage to obtain, and for 'reasonably' distributing supplies to you esteemed wizards." As he finished speaking, a smile appeared on his face that only Su Xiao and Lin Yi could understand.

With Caesar in charge of such a crucial resource allocation position, it's obvious to anyone with a brain that the Wizarding Guild headquarters and the wizards who rely on it for resource distribution are incredibly unlucky.

If any resources that pass through his hands don't shrink by 60% or 70%, then it's either because he's in a good mood and doing a good deed, or because he's brewing a bigger conspiracy.

"How far have you climbed? Are you able to contact three immortal wizards?" Su Xiao was more concerned about the core issue.

Caesar waved his hand, his expression becoming slightly more serious: "Three immortal wizards? It's not that easy. Those guys are very mysterious, they almost never show themselves. Their existence is more like a symbol, or rather... a deterrent. Someone like me, a 'grassroots backbone,' can't even get close to their towers."

He paused, then emphasized, "We'll talk about that later. There's something more important. Kukulin, have you contacted the other two teams?"

"The other two teams? And teammates?" Lin Yi was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Su Xiao with a questioning look in his eyes.

He had always thought that he and Su Xiao were the only ones fighting alone in this world. After all, the hunters of the Samsara Paradise were known for going it alone or in very small teams. He never expected that there would be other teams.

Su Xiao shook her head slightly, indicating that she didn't know either.

This point was not mentioned in the information he received from the Paradise of Reincarnation, which was clearly an intentional act of information isolation.

Upon seeing their reaction, Caesar immediately understood, a knowing glint in his small eyes: "It seems the Paradise of Reincarnation isn't too keen on you having any contact with the other two teams. According to what I've heard, those two teams didn't have such an 'exciting' start; they descended directly into 'Miracle Land - Eisenla'."

“The Land of Miracles, Aisenra?” Lin Yi repeated the place name.

“That’s right, that place is a completely different world from Hru and those dilapidated towns you saw before.” Caesar began to describe, his tone carrying an exaggerated contrast. “It’s like a pure land specially carved out of this world, or rather… a carefully maintained greenhouse. Sunlight, plants, clean water—everything seems relatively normal, even vibrant. The order there is also well maintained, with sound laws and governing institutions, completely different from Hru, a naked lawless place where the strong prey on the weak.”

He rubbed his fingers together: "Of course, the price of maintaining this 'miracle' is probably not small."

According to Caesar, the Wizard City of Hru, due to its unique "inclusivity" and power-centric atmosphere, is home to at least a hundred violators, with many more scattered in other branches, making the exact number difficult to count.

Each branch of the Wizarding Guild has a teleportation array, which any member who has officially joined the Wizarding Guild can use for a fee of 50 silver coins per teleportation.

"Don't underestimate these 50 silver coins." Caesar lowered his voice mysteriously, took out a coin that shimmered with a soft silver light from his pocket, and quickly waved it in front of Su Xiao. Before Su Xiao could see it clearly, he quickly put it back, as if the money would fly away if he was any slower.

"This currency has been blessed by some kind of primordial energy of this world, and its purchasing power is astonishing. The monthly living expenses of an ordinary family of three may not even amount to 10 silver coins."

As for the three immortal wizards, Caesar stated that with his current status, he was far from reaching that level.

The Wizarding Guild is as rigidly hierarchical as an iron wall, becoming increasingly mysterious the higher one goes. All relevant information is strictly controlled, and lower-level members must be extremely careful even when discussing it.

Just then, Caesar seemed to suddenly remember something, and changed the subject, asking with a hint of gossip and inquiry: "By the way, Kukulin, did you get the contract from 'Old Tree Root' Hughes Archid and enter Hru?"

Lin Yi and Su Xiao exchanged a glance, both remembering the emaciated old wizard Hughes Archid in his wheelchair. They didn't understand why Caesar had suddenly mentioned him.

Caesar sneered, a mixture of disdain and schadenfreude on his face: "That old bastard Hughes Archid, I suspect he's in a wheelchair because he was arrogant and reckless in his younger days, and got crippled by some hot-tempered hunter who happened to be passing by! He's incredibly cunning. You guys didn't get scammed by him too many times, did you?" Judging from Caesar's tone and expression, he had clearly suffered quite a bit at the hands of that old wizard, otherwise he wouldn't have made such a resentful assessment, which carried a hint of "professional snobbery."

Lin Yi seemed to be deep in thought, and steered the conversation back to the Land of Miracles, Aisenla: "Caesar, according to you, since the Land of Miracles, Aisenla, has a superior environment and relatively abundant resources, the distribution of power must be quite complex, right?"

“It’s more than complicated, it’s a complete mess!” Caesar slapped his thigh, spitting as he spoke. “Unlike this godforsaken place, Hru, which has a better environment, it’s home to almost half of the world’s well-known powers. Local nobles, various secret sects, large and small merchant alliances… the connections are so intricate that they could be woven into a shroud.”

He paused, then continued his revelations: "Leaving aside these local forces, just considering the rule-breakers alone, there are over a dozen large and small factions operating openly and covertly in Eisenla, fighting each other for resources and influence, like fighting cocks. However..."

Caesar stroked his chin: "I've heard things are getting tense over there lately. Apparently, a particularly powerful outlaw has risen to prominence, with ruthless methods and overwhelming strength. He's been aggressively recruiting and integrating other outlaws, causing chaos over there. I'm not entirely sure of the specifics of how far he's gone or how much power he's integrated. If you go there, you'll have to be extra careful around him."

"Secondly, there are the factions of the various amusement parks. Ironically, in this world, many contractors sometimes have to seek help from rule-breakers or at least avoid their wrath if they want to complete their missions smoothly."

Caesar curled his lip, clearly disdainful of this "cooperation," yet he had to acknowledge its existence.

"The violators have been operating in this world for too long, and their influence is deeply entrenched. Their networks and resources are far more extensive than those of most newcomers. If they are truly determined to trip up a particular contractor or team, it will be very difficult to deal with unless one's strength is absolutely overwhelming. The difficulty of the mission will increase dramatically."

"Then there are people like you, Kukulin, the purifiers sent out by various parks. They may have different titles, such as judges or purgers, but their nature is similar: to deal with violators. These people usually work alone or in elite teams like yours. In Eisenra, people like you are the key targets of violators."

When Caesar learned that Lin Yi had been targeted by a female violator, and that she seemed unable to recognize Lin Yi's hunter identity, a cunning smile, typical of a shrewd businessman, appeared on his face.

“Heh heh, you’re lucky, kid. You ran into someone blind. To experienced violators, the ‘smell’ on you hunters, no matter how well you try to conceal it or disguise it, is as conspicuous as a lighthouse in the dark to their special senses, carrying a kind of… well, a feeling that they instinctively loathe.” Caesar said, while rummaging around in his greasy-looking robe for a while, muttering things like, “Where did I put it?” and “Damn it, did I switch the candy last time?” Finally, as if by magic, he pulled out a dark strip of cloth that looked greasy and even had worn and frayed edges.

“Here, take this. Don’t let its appearance fool you; it’s absolutely top-notch in terms of concealing the aura of the brand. I… uh, traded it for from a ‘friend’ before.” Caesar handed the strip of cloth to Lin Yi, a hint of pain flashing across his face, but he quickly concealed it.

Lin Yi took the strip of cloth with some skepticism. The cloth was slightly cool to the touch, and incomprehensible patterns were drawn on it with some kind of dark red pigment. Looking at it for a long time could even make one feel a little dizzy.

He did as instructed, carefully tucking the strip of cloth close to his body and placing it in the inner pocket of his chest.

Just as the cloth strip was taken down, Su Xiao raised an eyebrow slightly. He clearly sensed that a certain faint aura emanating from Lin Yi seemed to have become much more restrained, like a sharp sword that had been drawn from its sheath and was now sheathed in an inconspicuous old leather sheath.

Although he couldn't explain the specific changes, he was certain that what Caesar brought out this time, while looking shabby, was actually quite sophisticated. This guy always managed to get his hands on some strange yet useful things when it came to survival and concealment.

With the information exchange nearly complete, the next step is to determine the direction of action.

After a brief discussion, Su Xiao and Lin Yi decided to split up into two groups.

Su Xiao followed Caesar, taking advantage of Caesar's position in the Wizarding Guild to first establish a foothold in Heru City, accumulate the Wizarding Guild's reputation, and at the same time delve into the clues of the three ancient gods.

With Caesar as an "insider" and the authority to allocate resources, many things would be much easier, whether it's acquiring intelligence, exchanging resources, or creating "accidents" to remove obstacles. The price, however, is that you need to keep a close eye on Caesar at all times.

Lin Yi, using the cloth strips he had just acquired as cover, infiltrated the Land of Miracles, Aisenra.

His goals were twofold: first, to ascertain the current state of the outlaw forces there, especially the intelligence on the mysterious outlaw leader who was integrating various forces, and to assess the level of threat he posed.

Secondly, investigate the situation of the other two amusement park teams to see if there is a possibility of cooperation, or at least find out why Reincarnation Park is not allowing them to contact each other, so as to avoid conflict without knowing the reason.

With the plan settled, the group decided not to delay any longer.

About ten hours later, next to the teleportation array in a remote corner of Heru City.

The female violator who had previously clashed with Lin Yi arrived as scheduled.

She was still dressed in a practical outfit, but her expression clearly showed a deep fear of Heru City. Her eyes would occasionally sweep warily over the dilapidated buildings and the occasional passersby with numb or greedy eyes.

Upon seeing that Lin Yi was alone, and that his aura seemed even more obscure than before, a hint of doubt flashed in the female violator's eyes, but she did not ask any further questions.

She seemed unwilling to stay in this awful place any longer, and said to Lin Yi in a rapid-fire voice, "Come with me, you'll pay for the teleportation."

After confirming Lin Yi's nod, she immediately activated the teleportation array without saying a word.

With a slight spatial fluctuation, the two figures disappeared into the musty-smelling air.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

When Lin Yi's vision cleared again, he was standing in a completely different place.

The warm sunlight bathed me, dispelling the bone-chilling dampness and gloom that permeated the city of Heru. The air was filled with the scents of grass, earth, and faint flowers, rather than the stench of decay and despair.

He was in a spacious and bright stone hall, which was made of white stone and had a high dome inlaid with transparent glass, allowing the sunlight to shine in fully.

People came and went, dressed in various styles, but most had rosy complexions and were well-dressed. In the center of the hall was a huge fountain, the sparkling water refracting rainbow-like luster in the sunlight.

In the distance, through the huge, open arched portico, one can see a clean and flat street lined with buildings of a uniform style, mainly white or light-colored, with blooming flowers on the balconies and vines climbing up the walls, adding a touch of greenery.

Further away, the rolling, verdant mountains covered with lush vegetation can be faintly seen, outlining a beautiful horizon.

This is the land of miracles, Eisenra.

Compared to the suffocating decay, oppression, and naked struggle for survival in Khru's place, this place is like a legendary utopia far removed from strife and suffering, where every detail exudes order, vitality, and beauty.

However, Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.

In his perception, beneath this "pure land," the few wisps of aura belonging to the ancient gods, though much fainter than those of Hru, still spread silently through the air like a fine spider web, entwining the foundation of this world.

No matter how bright the sunlight, it cannot completely dispel the decay and darkness deeply rooted within this world. (End of Chapter)