"Kenney!" Ricky answered with a smile.
"Is that your real name?" asked Edie with a single eyebrow raised. "Of course, it's my real name! I have no reason to lie about it!"
Ricky insisted. "Well, I've answered your question. Now, it's time for you to tell us why you followed us here."
"I really don't want the three of you to die, so I'm giving you some advice. Do you know what kind of force the Flame Valley is? It's an upper spiritual emperor force! They even have a demi-saint patriarch, although he went to the Middle Land and hasn't come back yet," revealed Edie.
"Even though you seem to be quite powerful, maybe even stronger than I can imagine, it still won't be easy for you to escape from the Flame Valley in this mountain range."
"We have met only by chance, so why are you telling us this?" Ricky asked again. And this time, he sounded puzzled on behalf of Edie.
At the same time, he withdrew his right hand from Edie's shoulder.
"I don't like the Flame Valley members' way of doing things, so I always help those that they try to suppress. Believe it or not, that is the only reason I am doing this," replied Edie. Ricky could not help but look at Edie closely, and found that he didn't seem to be lying. At any rate, it didn't look like they could get more information from him, so the only thing they could do was take him at his word.
"Since you say so, of course, I believe you. But I have another question to ask you. Can you tell me the fastest route to the Middle Land? We want to get there as soon as possible," asked Ricky.
"Of course, you'd better have a connection with a Sage Level force. In this way, even if the Demi-sage Level patriarch of the Flame Valley comes back, he will not be able to do anything to harm you," Edie answered.
"What do you mean by a Sage Level force?" Ricky tilted his head thoughtfully.
"The mountain range within millions of miles from here is under the jurisdiction of a Sage Level force—the Wind-Mountain Alliance," revealed Edie. "There are two powerful warriors at the Sage Level in the Wind-Mountain Alliance, and they are also involved in various auction activities.
For the sake of auctions, the alliance organizes a team every once in a while to go to dangerous places in search of Treasures from Heaven and Earth and the relics of powerful warriors.
I saw that you are quite powerful, Kenney. If you can join that team, you can ask for a reward when you succeed. By then, you can ask the powerful warriors of the Wind-Mountain Alliance to help you pass the endless mountain."
"I see. Thanks for the information, man." Ricky nodded gratefully, although his head was already planning his next move.
"May I know the relationship between you and the Wind-Mountain Alliance?" he asked after a short silence.
"Of course. I am a deacon of it," answered Edie. "And in a month, I'll summon some geniuses to go with me to a dangerous place to search for Treasures from Heaven and Earth and the relics of powerful warriors.
That time will be an excellent chance for you. I promise that when you come back successfully, you will reach the Middle Land safe and sound.
I don't think you will refuse me, will you?"
"It sounds good, but I want to fight for my life by myself. If I seek refuge every time I come across any difficulty, I may not have been able to come so far along the path of martial arts," Ricky said with a smile.
"I understand!" Edie said with a faint smile, as he admired Ricky a little upon hearing his words.
Suddenly, Edie brought out an item, which had the words "Wind-Mountain" carved into it. It was a token! In addition to the token, there was also a roll of beast hide.
"But what you said will not hinder me from inviting you to join us in the operation a month later. With this token, you can come to the Wind-Mountain Alliance to see me at any time.
The forces under the control of the Wind Mountain Alliance are drawn in this beast hide.
I'm giving this to you as a gift to show my sincerity. I truly want to be your friend."
After saying that, Edie left.
"He seemed like a man of honor, and he generously gave you these two things. It appears that he is confident that you will go to the Wind-Mountain Alliance to see him," Tina remarked thoughtfully.
"He is confident because he believes that the three of us can't escape the Flame Valley's clutches on our own," Ricky answered. It was evident that he hated the idea of running away and asking for help.
"But what is his real purpose? Do you think he was telling the truth?" asked Amelia curiously.
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