The two exchanged silent glances, each seeing the surprise in the other's eyes.
"What perfect timing!"
Zhao Xuan murmured. The carriage shop owner beside him twitched his ears and gave Zhao Xuan a curious look, but did not think much of it.
Just then, several figures arrived outside the carriage shop. Seeing them, the owner hurried forward to greet them.
"City Lord!"
The carriage shop owner bowed slightly. Zhao Xuan glanced at the city lord, and his gaze tightened slightly. This city lord actually possessed the cultivation of a Soul Emperor.
The man was somewhat plump, with a calm expression and bright, piercing eyes. His clothes were not particularly luxurious, but there was a faint iron-blooded air between his brows. He was likely not as amiable as he appeared.
And that was indeed the case. The heirs of Star Luo Empire's powerful factions had no right to inherit anything unless they had seen blood. Every one of them was a powerhouse forged through iron and blood.
The carriage shop owner spoke quietly to the city lord for a few moments, and the city lord turned his gaze toward Zhao Xuan and the others. Then his expression sharpened.
"You two young friends aren't from Star Luo, are you?" the city lord asked in a deep, vigorous voice.
Zhao Xuan nodded calmly, neither humble nor overbearing. Though he was in Star Luo, with his strength, there was nowhere in this world he could not go. Naturally, he would not fear a city lord who was merely a Soul Emperor.
The city lord studied Zhao Xuan and Hermione with interest before saying, "Boss Zhao told me that you reserved that carriage. I won't take advantage of you. I heard your destination is Star Luo City, so travel with me. I'll cover the fare."