Tianyuan Continent, human territory, upon the Xunfeng River.
This was a surging river that ran through nearly half of the human territory. Low-ranking demonic beasts occasionally appeared in its waters, but they posed no great threat, so mortal boats could often be seen traveling back and forth along the river.
Some mortal merchant caravans would specifically hire Immortal Cultivators to take charge aboard their merchant ships, lest the goods being transported be attacked by aquatic demonic beasts.
It was now flood season, with fierce winds and enormous waves. Other than a few fishermen, hardly any merchant ships would travel downstream during such a season.
The Hongyun Merchant House had not wanted to conduct business during this season either, but they had encountered a special circumstance. One of their branches had delivered a batch of important goods from a city where Immortal Cultivators gathered. The goods were exceedingly important, and the merchant lord had specifically ordered that they be received as soon as possible.
Thus, even during flood season, when the danger surpassed that posed by aquatic demonic beasts, a fleet flying the Hongyun Merchant House flag could still be seen sailing across the river.
"Esteemed Immortal, it is currently flood season, and the weather may change at any moment, bringing about a flood. Why don't you return to your cabin and rest? It is still somewhat dangerous outside."
On one of the merchant ships, a merchant house manager spoke in a fawning tone to the immortal cultivator seated at the bow.
He wore a loose azure Daoist robe, his figure tall and straight, his bearing unrestrained and carefree. He allowed the river wind heavy with moisture to strike his face, looking thoroughly wild and bold.
"Heh, it is nothing. Manager, there is no need to worry about me. I do