Starting with the Magic Absorption Technique: I swept through the fantasy world.

Qi Xi whispered, "This merchant group is unlike other merchant groups. The top ten merchant groups either come from families or royal families of a certain country, but the Moshik Merchant Group is different. They come from various forces on the continent, and the identities of these people are very secretive."

Wang Mu laughed and said, "So it's a combination of major interests on the mainland."

"When I was in the Li Yan Sect, I overheard someone saying that there were members of the Li Yan Sect among them, and more than one big shot."

Wang Mu turned around and asked with a smile, "I'm afraid that old charlatan was involved too."

Qixi knew who the old charlatan his master was talking about was, and was immediately startled. He looked around in a panic, but thankfully there were hardly any people on the snowy road.

He said in a low voice, "I don't know, but I do know that there are a few among the ten elders of the sect who are just using other identities to cover it up."

"People are all driven by profit; this is nothing out of the ordinary."

“Master, you don’t know, the Moshik merchant group is not like other merchant groups. Not only is it mysterious, but it also acts extremely insidiously and has done a lot of bad things. That’s why it has become one of the top ten merchant groups in just a few decades.”

Wang Mu laughed and said, "That's not surprising. Without these illegal means, how could they rise to prominence so quickly on the mainland? Since they come from all over the mainland, their resources and power are much stronger than other business groups. Even if something goes wrong, there will naturally be important figures to handle it."

Qixi nodded silently.

At this moment, Wang Mu couldn't help but look northeast. Ten miles away, on a low snow-capped mountain, someone seemed to be watching this road.

"Master, what's wrong?"

The main road beneath their feet led to Mengwei City. The people who had just passed by were from the Moshik Merchant Guild. Wang Mu smiled to himself after thinking about it, then shook his head.

On the snow-capped mountain, three people dressed in white stood together. The one on the far right was a woman with exceptional beauty and a charming appearance. The other two were masked, so their faces were not visible, but judging from their figures, they were likely two men.

"The person in the carriage should be Prince Soren's daughter, Yoran," the masked man in the middle asked.

The woman on the right replied, "Yes, sir."

"Hehe, this little Bu is quite capable, managing to lure a prince's daughter to Mengwei City."

After the man in the middle finished speaking, he looked ten miles away. The people he was referring to were the cavalry that had passed by Wang Mu and his apprentice.

After a while, the adult asked, "Have you found out what Xiao Bu's purpose is?"

The masked man on the left said, "Sir, my preliminary investigations have revealed that this person intends to smuggle a batch of iron ore from the Aolong Empire and transport it to the east for sale."

"Oh, this little guy is quite bold."

"My lord, I have discovered that this person's true purpose is not what it seems."

"Why do you say that?"

"If it were just for a few thousand cartloads of iron ore, he wouldn't be making such a fuss at this time, as if he were contacting someone."

"It seems this person is quite ambitious. Send someone to his side to find out his true purpose."

The masked man on the left replied, "Yes."

The adult then said to the woman beside him, "Bonnie, you're quite bold to dare go back to Nidavia City."

It turns out that Bonnie, who had been on the run, was right next to the adult. Dozens of days ago, it was revealed that the Botteton family was colluding with alien races, and the Botteton family was wiped out overnight.

Bonnie, along with several other members of the Botteton family who had infiltrated the family, escaped overnight. However, just a few days ago, she secretly returned alone.

At this moment, she smiled and said, "My lord, the most dangerous place is the safest place."

"Hmm, not bad, but you still need to be careful. Two days ago, Princess Li Yanfeng came to Nidavia City, and now she's gone to Mengwei City."

"Thank you for the reminder, sir. By the way, sir, why don't we capture the Phoenix Princess in Mengwei City..." Bonnie finished speaking and made a beheading gesture.

The adult shook his head. "She's not so easy to kill. Alright, I'll handle this. Tomorrow, you'll infiltrate Nidavia City under a different identity."

The masked man on the left said, "Sir, why don't you let Bonnie go to Little Bu's place? That man is a lecher."

Bonnie giggled.

The adult shook his head again, "Bonnie is a good candidate, but the current situation is too sensitive. Moreover, the Phoenix Clan Princess is also in Mengwei City. There is no guarantee that she won't be discovered. You know, the Phoenix Clan Princesses of the two great Phoenix Clans on the continent have extraordinary Phoenix Clan Princess Secret Techniques. I have heard that many clansmen were discovered because of them."

The three then fell silent and looked again at the road leading to Monvi City, where the troop had disappeared into the vast white snow.

Looking at the main road, there were a few pedestrians occasionally, and every now and then a fast horse would pass by.

As for the master and his apprentice, they walked for more than ten miles before leaving the main road.

Upon reaching a secluded spot, finding no one around, Wang Mu grabbed Qixi and sped off towards Mengwei City. They rested for a night along the way and arrived in Mengwei City at dawn.

Although this city is a satellite city, it has a festive atmosphere right now. Colorful flags are fluttering on the city walls, and people are coming and going on the main streets. Carriages of all sizes are constantly flowing by, although there are quite a few imperial guards patrolling.

Putting aside the Imperial Guards, the various shouts of vendors in the city, as well as the occasional laughter and commotion among mercenaries, made Monvi City not so cold.

Only Wang Mu could truly appreciate the joy of the Spring Festival after the New Year. As he felt sentimental, he thought of his apprentice who had been traveling through the wilderness for days, and he decided to take his apprentice out for a big meal.

He took Qixi to a high-class restaurant, reserved a private room, and ordered a table full of delicious dishes.

After the maid left, Qixi couldn't help but ask, "Master, are you leaving alone?"

Wang Mu was surprised, then laughed and said, "You're just like Zhong Wanling, so shrewd and clever."

"More than a thousand kilometers south of here, in the Kingdom of Nuozhi, a few dozen kilometers from Gote City, there is a dangerous mountain area called Gilmon Village. Your senior brother and sister are there now."

"Is Master planning to send me there alone?"

Wang Mu nodded. "Yes, you go and meet up with them. It'll be good for the three of you to look after each other."

Qi Xi couldn't help but ask, "Master, you're not going to let me leave after this meal, are you?"

Wang Mu chuckled, indicating that he was right.

Upon seeing this, Qi Xi's eyes revealed a hint of reluctance.

"Come on, have some food, and some wine." After saying that, Wang Mu picked up the wine pot and was about to pour some wine.

"Master, let me do it."

Wang Mu nodded gently, "A real man should venture out on his own. Besides, you're going to find your senior brothers and sisters. You've all joined my sect, so we're all family."

Qi Xi thought about how he was an orphan who had never had the warmth of a home since childhood. In the short twenty days he spent with his master, although this young master was not serious in his daily life, he could feel that his master was doing his best in teaching him.

This sudden departure was somewhat reluctant, and he sighed softly to himself.

However, he still nodded and said, "Yes, Master."