“I have to admit that I didn’t know about this matter either!” Zak Callahan spoke up.
“It was only two years ago that I heard Old Stuart and Lord Stuart had also come to the Forbidden Ruins Space.”
“I have always respected the personalities of Old Stuart and Lord Stuart, so I tried to find them, but with no success.”
“However, about this time last year, I happened to hear someone mention that they might have gone to the Crimson Flame Empire.”
“Really?” Stout’s eyes lit up.
“I’ve only heard about it, so I can’t be completely sure,” Zak Callahan responded.
“Is the Crimson Flame Empire far from here?” Harleen inquired.
“Not close!” Zak Callahan replied. “Rainbow Moon Empire where we are now is located to the east of the Forbidden Ruins Space, and the Crimson Flame Empire is directly to the west.”
“Mr Callahan, do you know much about the Crimson Flame Empire? Can you give me a brief introduction?” Billy asked.
“Actually, I don’t know much either,” Zak Callahan shook his head slightly before adding.
“I only know that the Crimson Flame Empire is relatively the strongest among the four great empires.”
“In addition, the two top super sects in the Forbidden Ruins Space are also located within the Crimson Flame Empire.”
With that, he took a sip of tea and continued.
“Well, I know some people in the Forbidden Ruins Space, so I will have someone inquire further. If there is any more information, I will let you know separately!”
“Thank you very much!” Billy nodded.
As newcomers, even though they knew their grandfather and father might have gone to the Crimson Flame Empire, finding two people in this communication-lacking environment was akin to finding a needle in a haystack.
If Zak Callahan was willing to help inquire, it would be a great advantage.
“Lord Dragon, you’re welcome!” Zak Callahan responded.
“Mr Callaha, in the Forbidden Ruins Space, is there a place like an uncontrolled zone?” Billy paused for a moment, changing the subject.
“An uncontrolled zone?” Zak Callahan was slightly taken aback. “Lord Dragon, are you interested in that?”
“There’s indeed such a place,” Zak Callahan responded again.
“In the entire Forbidden Ruins Space, there are two similar places, one called Extreme City and the other Desire City, both at the borders of empires.”
“Extreme City is at the border between Rainbow Moon Empire and the Qingyuan Empire, about a thousand kilometers from here.”
“And Desire City is at the border between the Crimson Flame Empire and Sheardal Empire, further away from here.”
After a brief pause, he gave a simple introduction of some information he knew about these two places to Billy and his group.
“Thank you, Mr and Mrs Callahan. We won’t disturb you further today, perhaps next time,” Billy said as he rose.
“Lord Dragon, where are you currently staying?” Zak Callahan also stood up.
“We are temporarily staying in Criesgan,” Billy replied.
“Lord Dragon, the Royal City has not been very stable lately, so please be cautious while you are there,” Presley Richmond interjected.
“Madam, are you referring to Rhett Byrne and Jared Byrne?” Stout chuckled in response.
“You’ve heard about it too?” Presley Richmond asked after a slight pause.
“More than just heard!” Stout clicked his tongue.
“What do you mean?” Presley Richmond was puzzled again.
“Lord Dragon, a few days ago, Rhett Byrne was rescued from the prison by someone. Could it be related to you?” Brogan Callahan asked cautiously.
Zak Callahan and his wife had been in the Forbidden Ruins Space for many years, so they were not very familiar with Billy’s deeds.
But Brogan Callahan was different. He had heard many stories about Billy in the Polar Domain and knew him as a person who constantly created miracles.
After hearing Stout’s words just now, his first reaction was that this matter was very likely related to Billy.
“Elder Brogan, I heard that the person who acted can rival Jared Byrne. Lord Dragon, he…” Presley Richmond paused slightly and looked at Brogan Callahan before speaking.
Although she couldn’t figure out Billy’s cultivation level, subconsciously, she believed that even if Billy was strong, being able to compete with Jared Byrne at such a young age was unlikely.
“To be honest, it was indeed us!” Billy said lightly before she could finish her sentence.
“What?!” Upon hearing this, Zak Callahan and Presley Richmond were both surprised, their faces filled with astonishment.
“Indeed!” Brogan Callahan added, “Truly worthy of being the Lord Dragon of Glavale, truly admirable!”
“Lord Dragon, was it truly your doing?” Zak Callahan asked after pausing for a moment.
“We were entrusted by the princess to rescue someone,” Billy nodded.
“I wonder, what is Lord Dragon’s current cultivation level?” Zak Callahan inquired further.
“First-rank Divine Realm,” Billy replied without hesitation.
“But… isn’t Jared Byrne already in the fifth-rank Divine Realm?” Presley Richmond couldn’t help but interject.
“It is but a stroke of luck!” Billy smiled again.
Hiss!
Zak Callahan and Presley Richmond took in a deep breath.
Leaving aside the fact that Billy had achieved first-rank Divine Realm at such a young age, the fact that he could rescue Rhett Byrne from Jared Byrne’s hands with his first-rank Divine Realm alone was enough to shock them.
Gradually, they began to believe some of the information Brogan Callahan had shared about Billy.
“Lord Dragon, there is something I’m not sure whether to mention,” Zak Callahan adjusted his emotions before speaking.
“Mr Callahan, don’t hesitate to speak if there is something on your mind,” Billy responded.
“Rhett Byrne is very suspicious by nature, so you need to be cautious in dealing with him,” Zak Callahan said after taking a deep breath.
“Thank you for the reminder, Mr Callahan,” Billy nodded slightly.
Subsequently, Billy briefly learned more about Rhett Byrne from Zak Callahan and then took his leave.
“Boss, where to now?” After leaving the shop, Stout asked Billy, “Do you want to go to that place called Tengamine Pill Shop?”
“Let’s leave it for next time,” Billy replied after a moment of thought, “Let’s head back to Criesgan first.”
“Okay,” Stout nodded.
In the afternoon, the three of them returned to Criesgan.
“Boss!” Upon entering the courtyard of the inn, Casey and the others approached.
“Billy, have you found out anything about Lord Stuart’s whereabouts?” Ivy asked as they came closer.
“Not yet,” Billy replied, then had Stout recount today’s events to everyone.
“Such a coincidence? Blacksmith Callahan is actually the son of Osian Callahan?” Azure Dragon’s face was full of surprise upon hearing this.
Casey and the others also wore expressions of astonishment.
“Boss, should we go to the Crimson Flame Empire now?” Night Orchid asked Billy.
“We are unfamiliar with the place here, so going there wouldn’t be of much use,” Billy shook his head. “Moreover, the news about my grandfather and father is already a year old, so they might not necessarily still be there.”
“Let’s wait to see if Mr Callahan can gather some useful information first,” Billy suggested.
“Understood,” Night Orchid nodded.
“Billy Boy, there’s nothing urgent here, Amber and I will go to Extreme City.” Opal spoke up at this moment.
After listening to Stout’s recount, she immediately understood Billy’s thoughts-most likely, he was interested in the uncontrolled zones.
Those places were not under the jurisdiction of any empire and were indeed good places to establish one’s power.
“It’s too dangerous for you both to go,” Billy shook his head.
“The uncontrolled zones are full of uncertainties, and Divine Realm experts are common…”
“No worries!” Opal cut him off.
“We just want to go and understand the situation there; we won’t get into any conflicts.”
“Let’s forget it for now. After things settle down in Wind Swift Kingdom, we can go together!” Billy shook his head again.
“Alright then!” Opal didn’t insist any further.
Just then, footsteps were heard at the door.
Soon, a group of officials entered, led by a middle-aged man around fifty.
“Who are you people? Do you need something?” Casey asked the man.
“Which one of you is Mr Billy?” the middle-aged man asked after scanning the group.