Jiangdong was the collective name for Jiangzhou and Pengzhou in the Real World. Because it had been less affected by various calamities, it retained much of its ancient character.
It had also produced outstanding talents throughout the years. Compared to Hengzhou, where Human Ranking experts could be counted on one hand, nearly half of the Human Ranking's rising stars were active in Jiangdong.
Although Yuyang fell under Hengzhou's jurisdiction, and even the local families in the city paid respects to the Zhou County King Family, it had been deeply influenced by Jiangdong's atmosphere.
This was true in both economics and culture.
Since it was only three days downstream from Maoling, and four or five days upstream from Maoling, many merchant ships made temporary stops at Yuyang's docks.
The city itself was also quite prosperous.
A passenger ship carrying Xu Yue, Meng Qi, and three beautiful maidservants as accessories slowly docked at the pier.
Passengers headed for both Maoling and Yuyang began disembarking. The ship would resupply and rest in Yuyang for two Tokiomi. Even travelers bound for Maoling wanted to stretch their legs on solid ground.
Jiangdong was already a place rich in talent and beauty, so after Xu Yue had stabilized his looks at Meng Qi's level, their group of five still drew plenty of second glances, but they did not appear overly out of place.
"You go report to Six Doors. I'll find an inn. The Great River Pavilion, then."
Xu Yue spoke to Meng Qi, who nodded.
The Great River Pavilion was one of the Great River Gang's local businesses. Since a Half-step Outer Scenery elder of the Great River Gang was stationed in the city, few petty thieves dared stroke the tiger's whiskers here. Though it was expensive, its security and environment were the best in