Chapter 912: Suzhu (II)
Suzhu Island.
The Suzhu Island marketplace had a distinctly ancient charm, with most of its structures built in the style of pavilions. The island’s paths formed a dense network, all crafted from crimson stone that seemed neat and orderly at a glance. However, Li Qinghong, who had a discerning eye, took one careful look and surmised it was part of a formation.
"The roads resemble formation patterns, how interesting."
Li Qinghong descended onto a circular platform. She was accompanied by a cultivator from Hengzhu Dao Gate, robed in crimson with golden shamanic patterns embroidered along his sleeves. He gave her a careful look and immediately made his assessment, This person's attire is elegant and refined, yet quite archaic in style. Her dharma artifact appears to involve Profound Thunder. She’s either from a Northern Sea esteemed family or a direct descendant of an immortal sect.
He had been stationed here to receive guests for quite some time and had grown skilled at picking out Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators. He stepped forward politely but confidently to greet her, "I am Bi Qiaoyu. May I ask where Fellow Daoist hails from?"
Li Qinghong paused. She realized the man before her was a sharp-looking, elderly cultivator. When she caught sight of the shrewd look he had about him, she swallowed the words 'Eastern Sea' that had been on her lips.
"I'm from the mainland," she said.
Hearing her soft, fluid and gentle tone, yet with well-separated syllables, Bi Qiaoyu immediately made his own judgment, Jiangnan. Likely from Northern Yue or Jiangbei.
He smiled at once and replied, "Since Fellow Daoist has graced us with your presence, I’d be glad to accompany you for a stroll if you're here to sightsee. If you’ve come for serious matters, there’s no need to crowd with the others. You can just discuss matters with me directly."
Li Qinghong lowered her eyes slightly and entered the formation alongside him. She found the place to be extremely orderly. Hengzhu Dao Gate’s vetting procedures were strict, and Bi Qiaoyu had a wealth of experience. She likely wouldn’t be able to hide much from him.