Three years later, in a small marketplace on the western side of the Floating Cloud Mountain Range.
A young man in a green robe arrived before a teahouse on the eastern side of the marketplace. After glancing at the sign above the entrance, he immediately strode inside.
Seeing a customer arrive outside, a shop attendant promptly approached with a smile.
"Esteemed guest, are you stopping for a meal or staying the night?"
"No need. I'm here to find someone!"
Seeing that the Green-robed Man merely glanced at him before searching around on his own, the attendant thought for a moment, then carefully asked with a smile:
"Could the esteemed guest be looking for two women?"
"How did you know the people I'm looking for are two women?" Upon hearing the attendant's question, the Green-robed Man's expression immediately shifted slightly as he looked at him in puzzlement.
Seeing this, the attendant hurriedly explained, "Please do not misunderstand, esteemed guest. I merely heard from your accent that you seemed to be a cultivator from elsewhere.
Two guests from out of town happened to arrive upstairs at our humble establishment today, so I simply asked one more question. I hope the esteemed guest will not take offense."
Under the attendant's cautious gaze, the Green-robed Man's initial displeasure gradually faded. He then directly tossed a glittering Spirit Stone toward him.
"You've got sharp eyes. This is your reward!"
"Thank you, esteemed guest! Thank you, esteemed guest! Please head upstairs, to the east..."
Seeing the Spirit Stone in his hand, the attendant repeatedly cupped his hands toward the departing Green-robed Man in thanks as he watched him head up to the second floor.
"Those cultivators from elsewhere really are generous. Too bad I only run into them a few times a month!"
After smiling and