With the threat gone, they encountered no more experts along the way, only some reckless mountain bandits at most.

Xu Guang didn't even need to take action; the people he brought with him were enough to deal with them.

At a post station over ten miles outside Chuannan Prefecture, Xu Guang met an acquaintance, Xiang Chunxiang.

The other party's face was full of smiles, bright and sunny, with clasped hands, "Elder Xu, my respects."

Since the news from Xu Guang reached Southern Sichuan, he had been waiting here, waiting for a full three days.

Xu Guang was neither too enthusiastic nor cold.

Along the way, he understood Wine Daoist's purpose of letting him affiliate with the Xiang Family; it was a safety net. If he didn't have enough strength, he would likely not secure the position of Steward in Southern Sichuan.

The Xiang Family was his last fallback.

The Xiang Family could gain a free Innate Elder and the benefits promised by Wine Daoist.

In the end, the affairs of the world can't escape the word "interest."

He got down from General Wei and introduced to Xiang Chunxiang, "This is Mr. Shen from the Shen Family, Shen Suyong."

Xiang Chunxiang had also heard of his reputation and nodded in acknowledgment.

Shen Suyong also wore a smile.

He was quite adept in dealing with people, with little of the airs of a profligate.

Indeed, he was quite presentable.

"Thank you for the journey, Mr. Shen."

Having met Xiang Chunxiang, Xu Guang then proposed his farewell to Shen Suyong.

"Brother Xu, you're too polite. I will stay in Southern Sichuan Prefecture for a while. If there's a chance, let's drink and talk happily."

Xu Guang smiled, "Certainly."

The grey-black carriage of Shen Suyong and Elder Ning went off into the distance, the wheels turning and making noise.

Soon, as the most conspicuous figure of General Wei gradually blurred.

The master and servant of the Shen Family exchanged a glance.

"Young master, this Xu Guang is not easy to associate with."

He was referring to Xu Guang's strength.

Shen Suyong sighed with emotion, "Indeed, this man always holds a great deal of vigilance toward others. Originally, I intended to match him with Suyao. I know what Suyao thinks; she is no match for her elder brother."

Elder Ning seemed not to have heard Shen Suyong's latter words and spoke.

"His relations with the Song Family remain unknown; staying uninvolved is good."

Shen Suyong sighed deeply, stroking the Spirit Crystal beside him.

He did not wish for it to be so, but Xu Guang...

When they parted, they had a mutual, reluctant sympathy, but actually, Xu Guang never mentioned where he would stay. The Xiang Family certainly had arrangements, but he didn't let Xiang Chunxiang tell him.

He even intentionally separated from them when entering Chuannan Prefecture beforehand.

The meaning was self-evident.

He could only comply; he didn't mention his address, tacitly severing that relationship.

This Spirit Crystal 'left behind' in the carriage was presumably his reward for telling Xu Guang so much along the way.

This person is truly straightforward, giving not even a fraction of an opportunity to forge relationships.

...

With the sun rising, Xu Guang and others stood in front of the grand Chuannan Prefecture gates, all looking on with emotion.

Most of them had never left Qingshuo County, passing through Songjiang and Changsong along the way, but as they were not on the route, they did not pass the Prefecture City.

For many, it was their first time seeing a Prefecture City.

The East City Gate of Chuannan Prefecture consisted of four gates, one large and three small.

The large gate was the central gate, also called the main gate, usually unopened, only opening for important figures.

Common people used the small gates to enter and exit.

The group initially intended to enter through the left small gate when Xu Guang frowned and looked at Xiang Chunxiang.

Xiang Chunxiang understood, taking a step forward.

After Xiang Chunxiang stepped forward to negotiate, soon, the main gate opened wide.

Xu Guang's face showed no change.

Though he had fled with Old Li, despite the hardship, he had seen quite a few things.

He had passed several cities far more grand than Southern Sichuan, but large cities' mixed opinions and denser lower classes meant they had a harder time begging and lives were cheaper.

Thus, they kept heading north to the most remote places.

But seeing the central gate open, Old Li looked a bit wistful.

He never dreamed he could walk through the main gate into a city so openly.

As they just entered the city gate, there came an argument from the gate, where a few young men and women were trying to enter the city through the main gate and were stopped by the City Guard.

The leader was an extremely young man, roughly of Seventh Grade strength.

The young man didn't want to lose face in front of his companions.

Xu Guang was never interested in such farce.

Du Shizhen, however, watched with great interest,

"If you dare do this in the future, you'll die a miserable death."

Xu Guang's voice came to his ear.

"The strength you have determines the privileges you enjoy. What you gain depends on your usual effort and hard work."

When Du Shizhen looked over, Xu Guang wasn't looking at him, having ridden General Wei several meters away.

Old Du held Du Shizhen's shoulder, "Remember your master's words."

He knew that Xu Guang was looking out for Du Shizhen.

As General Wei entered the city, it caused an uproar.

"What kind of Demon Beast is that? It's so big!"

"A Great Beast! I've seen such a Great Beast, often carved in temples as an auspicious creature of the Buddhist Sect."

"There's someone on the Great Beast's back!"

"That's the Elephant Master!"

"The Elephant Master has entered the city; the Elephant Master has entered the city!"

The streets were packed, and many people had come to admire the colossal beast known as the Invincible Innate.

Xu Guang frowned.

Though he didn't want to arrive in complete obscurity, he didn't want to stand so conspicuously in the storm's center either.

He squinted slightly, faintly sensing someone was fanning the flames from behind.

Very strange indeed, was it targeted at him?

Or was there another motive?

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