8: Shili Town, Zuixian Inn!

Just as the city gate Officer was puzzled, the curtain inside the carriage was lifted from within.

A tall and handsome man was sitting majestically inside, dressed in a neat black brocade robe, with well-defined facial features.

His deep, dark eyes instilled a sense of inexplicable awe in people.

Lu Xuan's appearance invigorated the city gate Officer.

Is this the Young Master of Lu Family Pharmacy?

He truly lives up to being the Young Master of Lu Family Pharmacy; his aura is extraordinary, even bringing him immense pressure.

Even the city gate Officer, who had seen countless people, was deeply shaken by Lu Xuan's extraordinary demeanor.

Lu Xuan's appearance completely dispelled the city gate Officer's suspicions.

Undoubtedly, Lu Xuan must be the Young Master of Lu Family Pharmacy.

Otherwise, how could such an extraordinarily imposing young man appear in an ordinary person's household?

So the city gate Officer didn't dwell on it for too long, simply giving the carriage a quick, rough look up and down, finding nothing hidden.

Then he picked up the token in his hand, glanced at it perfunctorily, and handed it back to Li San with both hands.

At this moment, the city gate Officer said with some doubt,

"Why are you Lu Family Pharmacy leaving the city without more people? The official road outside Qingyun County has been a bit unsafe lately."

"You'd best not go too far from Qingyun County."

"There are some displaced people from other areas who have become bandits on certain official roads, specifically robbing travelers passing by."

"The government has sent people to clear out those bandits, but each time they manage to escape. When those bandits see Officers, they hide deep in the mountains and old forests."

Li San took the token the city gate Officer handed back and put it inside his chest.

After hearing the city gate Officer's kind reminder, Li San's face showed a grateful smile, and he clasped his hands together in a salute to express his thanks to the city gate Officer.

"I, Li, thank the Officer for the reminder. My Young Master is just enjoying himself not far outside the city, so he shouldn't encounter those bandits."

"Hmm, that's good. Alright, you may pass."

"You're too kind, Brother Li. If you have a chance, please give my regards to Master Lu."

The city gate Officer returned the salute to Li San in the same manner.

He was only reminding the Lu Family Pharmacy people because Master Lu had once treated him.

Li San: "Certainly, certainly."

After Li San said his last words, he waved his hand, signaling the big man beside him to drive the carriage straight out of the city gate.

After the carriage left the Qingyun County gate, Li San cautiously spoke to the inside of the carriage.

"Young Master, they say there are bandits on the official road recently. Should we..."

"No matter."

A casual voice from inside the carriage interrupted Li San.

It was about a two-day journey from Qingyun County to Liugou Village, and this was with Lu Xuan and his group traveling light.

Before long, the afterglow of the setting sun adorned the horizon, casting its light upon the dusty yellow road where the carriage traveled.

Looking into the distance, some buildings with signs of human habitation slowly appeared.

"Young Master, ahead is the place to stop, called Shili Town. It's a necessary stop for most towns going to Qingyun County, and all travelers passing through will rest here."

...

"We've arrived, Young Master."

Lu Xuan had been resting with his eyes closed throughout the journey. Only after Li San's reminder did he open his eyes, lift the curtain with one hand, and step out of the carriage in a few strides.

Before him was a fairly large inn, with a few tables of guests sparsely scattered inside.

"Drunken Immortal Inn"

Then, Lu Xuan expressionlessly sensed his surroundings and found that there were many martial artists who practiced martial arts.

There were quite a few in the Skin Refinement Realm, similar to Li San.

Indeed, those who travel on the official roads, if they don't have some strength, probably wouldn't even know how they died.

Li San led the way, and Lu Xuan followed silently behind him, with his hands clasped behind his back.

As soon as Lu Xuan stepped through the inn's front door, his brows furrowed slightly, because he felt gazes from all directions.

Nothing else, just Lu Xuan's tall and upright physique, coupled with his young and handsome face.

He exuded the unmistakable aura of someone from a prominent family; it was impossible for him not to attract attention.

Lu Xuan suddenly looked towards a corner of the inn, where three people were seated at a table.

Beside them were more than a dozen people who looked like guards.

Of the three at the table, two were middle-aged men with somewhat weary and weathered faces, and there was also a slender young woman.

However, the woman's face was covered by a thick white veil, so her appearance could not be seen.

Upon noticing Lu Xuan's gaze, the woman immediately shifted her eyes away, no longer staring at Lu Xuan.

There were two Bone Refinement Realm martial artists, and most of the surrounding people were in the Skin Refinement Realm, with five or six of them being martial artists at Major Achievement of Flesh Refinement.

Lu Xuan took a deep, thoughtful look at them, as he had already sensed the exact strength of those people.

With so many martial artists accompanying her, and even two Bone Refinement Realm martial artists, it seems this woman's identity is not to be underestimated.

"Innkeeper, I'd like a superior guest room, and also a room near the stables."

Li San stepped forward and called out, and a man immediately appeared in front of him.

The man was short and somewhat stout, dressed in fine silk, with a fawning smile on his face.

The innkeeper was exceptionally enthusiastic, his gaze occasionally falling on Lu Xuan.

With his many years of experience, he could tell at a glance that Lu Xuan was extraordinary.

"Yes, yes, please come in, guest."

The superior guest room was naturally for Lu Xuan alone, while the ordinary room next to the stables was for Li San and the honest stableman to share.

Although the inn's stables could accommodate carriages and had someone to watch over them,

however, those who drove carriages usually sent their own people to guard them, to prevent ill-intentioned individuals from tampering with the carriage.

Therefore, Li San and the honest big man were responsible for taking turns guarding the carriage, which was why they chose a guest room near the stables.

Lu Xuan had no desire to stay in the inn's lobby; he didn't want to be stared at by everyone like a monkey, so he strode directly upstairs to the second floor, following the waiter.

After Lu Xuan left, the small commotion he had caused also disappeared, and normal order was restored.

However, some people were still silently watching the direction Lu Xuan had left.

For example, at the table in the corner of the inn, where the woman Lu Xuan had just looked at was seated.

"Uncle Chen, Huang, did you notice that young man just now?"

The woman spoke in an extremely low voice, audible only to the two middle-aged men sitting opposite her.

"Yes, Miss, I've noticed him."

"This young man indeed has an extraordinary demeanor. It seems he's not an ordinary person."

"That's right, this aura is extremely unusual, almost identical to the young talents we've seen in Fu City."

"I didn't expect to encounter someone from such a prominent family on the way back to Qingyun County."