Chapter Sixty-One: News from the Wolf Tribe

Hearing his words, Chu Han frowned in surprise. He couldn't understand how this fellow knew anything about the wolf clan in the main hall, and he also doubted the truth of what he was saying. After all, the wolf clan had been hiding in the Eastern Wasteland all this time, and despite searching for so long, Chu Han hadn't found a single clue. The person before him was only a low-ranking disciple of Nine Immortals Island, who had become an inner disciple solely because of information about a cave. How could he possibly know anything about the wolf clan?

"Oh? How do you know I'm looking for the wolf clan? And why should I believe you actually know anything about them?"

Chu Han's lips curled slightly as he kept his grip on the man's throat, not letting go. Still, he didn't kill him—since this matter was related to the wolf clan, there was no harm in hearing what he had to say.

Liu Qingli had been taken for quite some time now, and Chu Han was deeply worried. The people of the wolf clan were infamous for their cruelty, and he feared they might harm her. If anything happened to Liu Qingli, he would never forgive himself.

"I've been in contact with the wolf clan all along. Your name is already well known among them—they're determined to eliminate you at any cost. I got this information from a wolf clan contact. Although I'm just a low-ranking disciple of Nine Immortals Island, they still ask me for news about the Eastern Wasteland families, and I sell it to them. This has been going on for quite a while."

Yin Qing hurried to explain, his face pale with fear. He knew full well how easily Chu Han could end his life, so lying was not an option.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Chu Han frowned and set him down. "I'll believe you for now. But even if you are in contact with the wolf clan, it's unlikely you know the location of their base, right? I doubt they'd be that foolish."

"Of course not. But I have a way to get in touch with them. When the time comes, you can capture them and get the information out of them yourself. With your strength, I'm sure you can manage it."

Yin Qing nodded, secretly nervous. It seemed Chu Han wasn't so easy to deceive—he could only tell the truth.

Still, Chu Han was not entirely satisfied with this plan. He had encountered members of the wolf clan before; they were utterly loyal, trained killers who would never betray their secrets, even under capture. Extracting information from them would be next to impossible.

"Too troublesome. Get the location of their base directly from your wolf clan contact, and I'll let you go. I promise never to trouble you again. Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Chu Han stared at him coldly, a killing intent radiating from his body that froze Yin Qing in place. Blue lightning gathered in Chu Han's right hand, sending a chill down anyone's spine.

"Brother, it's not that I don't want to help you—it's impossible. I once thought of leaving myself a backup plan and tried to do what you ask, but they're extremely cautious and would never reveal the location of their base. In fact, my few attempts at probing almost made them lose trust in me."

Overwhelmed by Chu Han's murderous aura, Yin Qing nearly wet himself. He fell to his knees and begged loudly for mercy, caring nothing for his dignity at this point—survival was all that mattered.

Chu Han nodded at his words—he had suspected as much and was only testing him. The wolf clan would never reveal the location of their headquarters; even in his previous life, it had taken the combined effort of the major families and sects to discover it, and its whereabouts were known to very few. He hadn't been in the Eastern Wasteland at the time, so he hadn't learned the details.

"Fine, we'll do it your way. Lure out the wolf clan members. When do we act?"

Chu Han spoke quietly. This seemed the only viable solution for now. As for how to extract information from the wolf clan, they would deal with that later—capturing them was the priority.

"At least wait until the Youth Tournament ends. There are too many people around right now; it's not safe. I'll contact you when the time comes."

With Chu Han's agreement, Yin Qing breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and nodded after a moment's thought. He was now fully prepared to work for Chu Han—after all, compared to everything else, his life was most important.

Chu Han's display of power in the cave was still fresh in Yin Qing's mind; he had no thought of resistance. For people like him, survival always came first.

"Very well. I'll trust you this time. I keep my word—after this is over, I promise not to trouble you again. I know the wolf clan must have rewarded you handsomely for your help. If you assist me, I'll make sure your reward is no less than theirs. But if you trick me, no matter where you run, I'll find you and end you. Weigh your options carefully."

Chu Han was well versed in the art of command, using both threats and promises to make Yin Qing utterly obedient. The latter bowed and swore repeatedly to serve him faithfully.

After putting him in his place, Chu Han nodded in satisfaction and returned to the Youth Tournament arena. He made it back in good time, just as the first round was nearing its end.

Only twenty contestants would advance to the second round. The blade knows no mercy—many had been injured and could not continue, leaving just twenty to move forward. Such was the tournament's brutality.

As before, opponents were determined by lot. After drawing his number, Chu Han glanced at it—number three. He smiled and returned to his seat, casting a sidelong glance toward the Reincarnation Valley contingent. The young man who had challenged him on the street met his gaze with a provocative look.

"Brother Chu, you drew number three? Be careful—your opponent is very strong, a favorite to win this year's tournament. They say he broke through to the Dao Palace realm a year ago."

Leng Ye, having seen his number, was both surprised and worried. She knew his opponent's strength well.

Seeing her reaction, Chu Han realized she must know who his opponent was. He watched her curiously.

"Your opponent is Song Yi, the most outstanding young member of Reincarnation Valley and the valley master's son. His strength and talent are exceptional, and with the support of the valley's elixirs and advanced techniques, there are few among his peers who can match him."

Sensing his confusion, Leng Ye quickly shared all she knew. She held Song Yi in high regard—he was a leading figure among the Eastern Wasteland's youth.

Chu Han smiled at her words. So the one who had challenged him on the street was Song Yi. No wonder that young man had looked so provocative just now—he must have learned Chu Han's number.

Several hours later, with two matches concluded, the next bout was for the holder of number three: Song Yi versus Chu Han.

In the past, everyone would have assumed Song Yi was certain to win. Chu Han was a name none of them had even heard before. But after the first round, Chu Han had earned their respect—no one else had dispatched their opponent so swiftly. His duel with Song Yi was now the most anticipated of all.

"Heh, your strength isn't bad, but you already used everything you had in the first round, didn't you? That's all there is to you. Today, I'll show you what it means to be a true genius."