Ye Xiwen entered the city. Everywhere he looked, all kinds of buildings stood in towering rows. Structures hundreds or even thousands of zhang high were a common sight. Though it was unlike the technological society of his previous life, in some respects, it seemed to have arrived at the same destination by different roads.
Aside from the entirely different architectural styles, everything else made it feel as though he had entered modern society.
"My lord, please wait!" A voice suddenly called out to Ye Xiwen.
A girl who looked about eighteen or nineteen emerged from a nearby shop. She respectfully bowed to Ye Xiwen. Her bright eyes shimmered and shifted, making her seem rather lively.
She was quite pretty, and when she looked at Ye Xiwen, there was both anticipation and nervousness in her gaze.
"Why did you stop me?" Ye Xiwen frowned slightly.
"My lord looks very unfamiliar. This should be your first time in Tianxing City, right?" the girl said. "This little woman is Xiu Ning. I have worked as a guide here year-round, and I know the Tianxing City area like the back of my hand. I should be able to help you, my lord!"
Xiu Ning looked at Ye Xiwen somewhat nervously, as though afraid he would refuse or turn hostile. She knew perfectly well that she was nothing in the eyes of those great figures.
For such great figures, turning hostile was merely a matter of mood. They needed no other reason. Thus, this was actually an extremely dangerous line of work.
"My apologies, but I do not intend to remain here for long, so I do not need a guide." Ye Xiwen shook his head.
Xiu Ning's eyes shifted, and she immediately thought of something. "Since my lord does not plan to stay here