The wide cross-shaped long street divides Yong'an City into four parts. Along the long street, there are thousands of shops and stores. People walk shoulder to shoulder on the street, making it particularly lively just by looking.

Ripples liked it more and more as she watched, but she was embarrassed to say she wanted to go out. Instead, she just looked at Gao Xuan eagerly.

Gao Xuan patted Ripples on her small head, "It's just a few days, let's play in Yong'an for two days first."

Ripples happily nodded, "The great master is wise."

Celestial Fool laughed heartily beside them. He had been on the ship every day during this period, and he had gotten familiar with the little girl Ripples. He knew this seemingly cool girl was playful in nature.

He explained, "Yong'an's Red Leaf Lake is particularly lively at night, you can go take a stroll. Moreover, the West Market is a night market, with all kinds of food and fun available..."

Although Celestial Fool hadn't been here for thousands of years, he still knew a few things about Yong'an City.

Getting off the Cloud Sail Ship, Celestial Fool called for a carriage to take them into the city.

The carriage unexpectedly used some runes, making the ride inside stable and comfortable, without any sense of bumpiness. Of course, the price matched this level of comfort.

Celestial Fool, being a top Human Immortal in this world, was not at all concerned about mundane expenses. Such trivial spending was naturally of no consequence.

After entering the city, they headed straight to the largest inn, Immortal Residence.

However, when checking in, they encountered some trouble; Immortal Residence was fully booked.

If it were Celestial Fool alone, this wouldn't matter too much. Even sleeping on the street wouldn't be an issue. But with Gao Xuan, naturally, he had to entertain him well.

Finding another place is easy, but the other inns are not worthy of Gao Xuan's status.

Celestial Fool, having lived for over six thousand years, deeply understood human relationships.

Gao Xuan is an unparalleled master, broad-minded, and wouldn't care about these trivial matters. However, Gao Xuan may not mind, but he couldn't just casually handle things.

Celestial Fool is a dignified Human Immortal, even without acquaintances in Yong'an, he wouldn't be troubled by such minor issues.

Celestial Fool said to the shopkeeper, "You must have some good rooms available. Just spare three for me."

As he spoke, he casually tossed out a bottle of Jade Marrow. The glass bottle with a swollen belly was half a foot high and filled with Jade Marrow.

The shopkeeper's eyes went wide with amazement. The Immortal Residence frequently hosts various cultivators, but had never seen anyone casually toss out a large bottle of Jade Marrow.

Just this bottle of Jade Marrow, if it were authentic, would be worth at least a thousand gold.

After hesitating a moment, the shopkeeper picked up the bottle and examined it briefly. Having seen a lot, with just a gentle shake, he confirmed it was indeed Jade Marrow without doubt.

He looked troubled, as he had a courtyard idle, but it was reserved for someone else. Although the other party might only come once a year, he dared not let others use it.

This time, the Jade Marrow given was too valuable, and the shopkeeper couldn't resist. He whispered a question, "How many days are you planning to stay?"

"At most three to five days and we'll leave."

Celestial Fool felt a bit impatient; with just this bottle of Jade Marrow, in the best locations of Yong'an City, one could buy an entire courtyard. Yet the shopkeeper kept dithering.

Quickly the shopkeeper said, "Alright, my small courtyard is exquisite enough, please come inside, esteemed Daoist Masters..."

The shopkeeper called for a waiter to lead Celestial Fool and the others to Jiazi Courtyard.

Celestial Fool was satisfied upon entering the courtyard; the courtyard's central garden was filled with orchids, quite elegant. The backyard also housed a small pond, populated with numerous red and golden koi fish.

The rooms were clean and tidy, and the furnishings were considered refined. Compared to the Daoist School, naturally, there was no comparison, but among civilians, this was a top-tier room.

Celestial Fool courteously said to Gao Xuan, "The room is simple, and my arrangement is inadequate, ashamed, ashamed..."

Celestial Fool hadn't expected Gao Xuan wanted to stay and live in the city for a few days; otherwise, it wouldn't be difficult for him, a dignified Human Immortal, to make prior arrangements.

"No problem, it's quite peaceful and elegant here."

Gao Xuan didn't mind these things; the main purpose was to accompany Ripples and play for two days. Moreover, he also wanted to personally witness the customs of the Great Wind Country.

In the evening, Gao Xuan took Ripples to Red Leaf Lake for a stroll.

Red Leaf Lake was brightly lit, with pleasure boats hanging seven-colored lanterns, and some magic even transformed into colorful sunset glows. Sounds of strings and bamboo drifted in the wind, and the scents of wine and makeup lingered everywhere.

Located in the southernmost part, Great Wind Country experiences warm spring-like weather even during winter. The young and beautiful women on the boats wore lighter and prettier clothes, singing or dancing in a scene of prosperity.

Ripples was very pleased to watch; such lively scenes were never seen in Wuyuan Country. Especially those young beautiful women in pretty clothes, which made Ripples envious.

Gao Xuan found it amusing; these women may look glamorous, but none were as carefree as Ripples. Ripples was just starting, a level these women couldn't even dream of.

Ripples was just very young; her actual age was only one year. Even with high intelligence, she was like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, still full of curiosity about the world.

This wasn't a bad thing. Only by experiencing the tumultuous world can one understand their heart and find their path.

Gao Xuan and Ripples were both exceptionally outstanding, and without any attendants, dressed simply, surprisingly, they encountered quite a few people trying to strike up conversations along the way.

Most were sneaky individuals, secretly asking if Gao Xuan wanted to sell someone, clearly eyeing Ripples.

Some even had their eyes on Gao Xuan's appearance, showing some interest in him.

Gao Xuan knew this was a common occurrence in the world, and people like this couldn't be eradicated. There was no need to act on it.

Ripples also felt dispirited seeing this group and didn't want to stroll anymore. They then went to the night market for a spin before returning to Immortal Residence.

A man in green always followed Gao Xuan and Ripples from a distance, lighting up with joy when he saw them enter Immortal Residence.

Living here usually meant they were outsiders.

The two men in green waited for a while before entering Immortal Residence. The leading man went over and slapped the counter, "Shopkeeper, got a question for you. That young couple who just entered, the handsome guy and the pretty girl, where did they come from?" 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

The shopkeeper glanced at the man in green, looking troubled. He was responsible for protecting guests' safety and couldn't randomly disclose guest information to outsiders.

The man in green gave the shopkeeper a fierce glare, then took out a green copper plaque and slammed it onto the counter, "Open your damn eyes and see clearly."

The shopkeeper looked down, and the bronze plaque had three inscribed characters: Qingyi Tower.

The shopkeeper's face changed drastically; within Yong'an City, there were several powerful factions. Among them, Qingyi Tower had the worst reputation, with the most ruthless methods, specially dealing in pleasure boats, brothels, and liquor stores, and particularly fond of trafficking women and children.

Yet Qingyi Tower, with its powerful backing, was untouched despite its disgraceful reputation.

Knowing what his job entailed, the shopkeeper was quite familiar with Qingyi Tower's situation. He didn't dare provoke Qingyi Tower.

After a moment's hesitation, the shopkeeper whispered, "These guests are from out of town, led by the old Daoist who's wealthy, definitely not easy to mess with."

He didn't dare mention the Jade Marrow, nor wanted any trouble for the guests at his place, thus subtly warning the other party.

The man in green sneered, "Whether they're troublesome or not is not your concern. If you talk too much, we'll sell your wife and daughter..."

The shopkeeper went silent, not daring to utter a sound.

The man in green pocketed the plaque, then left with his companion.

After the two left, the shopkeeper behind the counter felt very troubled. The matter appeared to be thorny, to handle or not to handle...