Second Madam Gu's Tavern.
It was not particularly famous in Backer City, but after asking the inn attendant around, Chu Liang learned its exact location.
He first bought a black robe that covered his head and face, dressing himself in the shady style of the underworld brothers before setting out.
The tavern stood in a corner of Backer City, with few pedestrians nearby. If it had been conducting honest business, choosing such a location would have been a death wish. But for dishonest business, it was just right.
Before long, he arrived before an ancient three-story pavilion.
Pushing open the door, he found only a sparse handful of customers on the first floor.
Rather than going upstairs, Chu Liang walked straight through a small door beside the main entrance. Behind its curtain was a staircase leading directly underground.
That was right. Though it was a three-story pavilion, its true place of business was underground.
The basement was dimly lit, with lamps hanging on the walls. Several tables of wandering martial men drank and talked there, every one of them reeking of banditry. At several other tables sat lone customers who, like Chu Liang, concealed their identities—some wore conical hats, while others had their faces covered.
It seemed their purposes here were much the same as his.
The moment Chu Liang sat down, a quick-handed waiter immediately handed him a wooden board listing numerous wines and their prices. "Sir, what would you like to order?"
"Two pots of Immortal Guides the Way. One for the proprietress, and one for me." Following the code Baleful Intent had told him, Chu Liang spoke as instructed.
"Right away." The waiter agreed and turned to leave.
After that, Chu Liang was left sitting there. Nearly half an hour passed before someone came again.
"Sir, please