Xiang Sheng asked himself that he had never let his guard down, but he was still tricked because he was not careful.
Now that she came to her senses, she immediately saw Lu Zhu's little movements.
There was a constant noise in her ears, and no matter how sharp she was, it would inevitably distract her and interrupt her thinking.
Why did Lu Zhu do this on purpose?
The most direct purpose is most likely to cover up something. In other words, he must have done something to scare himself.
The two of them hurried into the city, leaving Lu Zhu with no room to maneuver. Only after arriving at the inn did he have the chance to take action.
After entering the inn, Lu Zhu only spoke to the inn owner and the waiter.
Xiang Sheng thought about it carefully and suddenly noticed some details that he had not noticed before.
When Lu Zhu was giving instructions to the waiter, her body seemed to be more tense than before. She didn't pay attention to it at the time, but now thinking about it, it was clearly a sign of guilt.
But the few words he said were all reasonable and there was nothing wrong with them.
But if there is no problem, why should he feel guilty?
Xiang Sheng was puzzled and had to put his mind aside for the time being. He quickly washed himself, jumped out of the bathtub, and changed into the black suit prepared by the waiter.
The waiter had a really good eye. The neat and clean suit fit her perfectly. He nodded slightly with satisfaction, circulated his true energy to steam dry her hair, tied it into a high bun, and walked away.
Returning to the room where Lu Zhu was, Xiang Sheng pushed the door open and saw Lu Zhu hunched over the table, staring blankly at the table full of food and wine.
Hearing someone open the door, Lu Zhu woke up immediately. He stood up and saw Xiang Sheng coming in. He subconsciously smiled and praised, "Brother Shen, you look much more energetic than before!"
Xiang Sheng paused slightly and asked in surprise, "You still call me Big Brother?"
The boat docks did not welcome women, so in order to get on board, she had to pretend to be a scholar.
Up to now, there was naturally no need for her to hide her identity as a female cultivator, but she did not expect that Lu Zhu did not recognize her.
Xiang Sheng touched the scar on his face, too lazy to correct it. He walked over and sat down. He picked up a piece of meat with his chopsticks and put it into the bowl opposite him. "Tell me, how much do you know about the situation in Xuanwang City?"
Lu Zhu understood and ate the meat without saying anything. He replied, "I don't know the specifics. It's just that Xuanwang City is also a famous place. It's an ancient city, and I heard it's related to an ancient mysterious sect that specializes in puppet formations."
Lu Zhu then tasted the other dishes on the table and continued to narrate, "Many years ago, a Jindan stage cultivator was chasing an enemy and accidentally discovered Xuanwang City. Unexpectedly, he failed to kill the enemy, and because his murderous intentions were exposed, he was locked into the city's formation and was instantly reduced to ashes!
After this incident was spread by the enemy of the wandering cultivator, Xuanwang City became famous. Today, it has become one of the most bustling gathering places for wandering cultivators.
"So, as long as we enter Xuanwang City, no one will dare to take action?"
Xiang Sheng took a bite of the glutinous rice cake and asked in surprise, "Then where does the danger you are talking about come from?"
"The danger lies not in the city, but outside it."
Lu Zhu's face darkened slightly. "Looking out the last mile outside the city, there are many people lurking there, hoping to kill people and steal treasures. I've racked my brains but can't think of a way to get through safely."
Xiang Sheng nodded thoughtfully, and after eating in silence for a while, he suddenly asked, "Is there any cultivation market in the Lu Kingdom?"
Lu Zhu was stunned for a moment, then nodded quickly. "Yes, there are several fixed Sanyefang markets, which are recorded by the royal family. Brother Shen, is there anything you want to buy? Why not tell me, I might have it here."
As he spoke, he touched his storage ring, took out a bottle of elixir, and pushed it in front of Xiang Sheng, "Brother, this elixir is produced in the Alchemy Hall of the Blazing Flame Sect. The medicinal power is gentle and pure, and it is of the highest quality. Why don't you try it?"
After saying that, Lu Zhu lowered his head and took a mouthful of rice, but his eyelids would occasionally lift secretly, as if he was observing Xiang Sheng's reaction.
Xiang Sheng's heart moved slightly, but he remained calm on the surface. He took the pill bottle, uncorked it, and sniffed it. Then he nodded and said, "Not bad."
She had been at Dangchen Peak for two months and had never had the chance to come into contact with the elixir, so naturally she had no way of knowing whether the elixir came from the Chiyan Sect's Alchemy Hall.
However, the previous doubts were resolved.
She once asked about the whereabouts of the Chiyan Sect team in the mountains. Lu Zhu was afraid that she would be deceived by the Chiyan Sect members again, so she had been testing her background.
However, speculation is just speculation after all and needs to be verified.
Ever since Xiang Sheng picked up the pill bottle, Lu Zhu had been secretly observing his expression, but from beginning to end, there was no surprise or disdain on Xiang Sheng's face. It was as calm as a pool of water, deep and unpredictable.
He had no idea whether this person had come into contact with the Chiyan Sect's elixirs before!
Lu Zhu was disappointed and was about to think of other ways to continue testing, but he saw Xiang Sheng suddenly put down his chopsticks.
"Little brother, I suddenly thought of a question and wanted to ask you."
Xiang Sheng raised his head and looked at Lu Zhu with a half-smile. "I happened to hear someone say before that all of you cultivators who are related to the sect all have a unique body cleansing spell. You don't need to bathe to keep yourself clean, is that right?"
Lu Zhu's face changed drastically, his body shook, and the chopsticks slipped from his hand and fell to the ground with a plop.
The room suddenly fell silent.
Cold sweat trickled down his forehead. Lu Zhu was stunned for a moment before forcing a smile onto his face. He trembled and said, "Brother, what you're talking about... I'm not entirely sure. I'm just a prince from a small country. How could I possibly know what magical spells those great sects possess?"
"I see..."
Xiang Sheng confirmed what he was thinking, curled the corners of his lips, and continued to eat slowly.
After taking two bites, she saw Lu Zhu still sitting there stiffly. She tapped the table with her chopsticks and said with a smile, "Why are you standing there? Eat. After that, have a good night's rest. Tomorrow you lead the way to the nearest cultivation market."
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