The journey to Seven Star City was a long one. Especially with a caravan of over a hundred people, they had spent a month braving the elements and sleeping under the stars, yet had still not reached their destination.
Through casual conversation along the way, Chu Feng also learned the origins of the Tianfeng Merchant Guild.
The Tianfeng Merchant Guild's headquarters was not inside Seven Star City, but in Dixing County, a city under Seven Star City.
Some time ago, the head of the Liu Family, which had long cooperated with the Tianfeng Merchant Guild in the silk trade, celebrated his sixtieth birthday. To show her sincerity, Shen Biyue had specifically gone to pay her respects.
Normally, there was no need for a woman like her to attend such an occasion, but Shen Biyue's father and brothers had recently died one after another after suffering calamities. She had no choice but to shoulder the burden herself.
Another week passed, and the group finally arrived in Dixing County, where the Tianfeng Merchant Guild was located.
Though Shen Biyue passed by her own home without entering, she deliberately sought out the finest restaurant, Xinglong Pavilion, to host a banquet in Chu Feng's honor.
Knowing that Chu Feng disliked worldly formalities, Shen Biyue brought only her maid, Chun Tao, along as company.
Shen Biyue sat upright at the table, dressed in a moon-white dress and gauzy outer robe.
Looking at Chu Feng, whose bearing was extraordinary, her rosy lips parted slightly. She drew a deep breath, then rose resolutely to her feet.
Her slender jade hand lifted her wine cup high as she spoke softly.
"First, Young Master Chu saved my life. Then, you endured the hardships of travel to escort our caravan. I am deeply grateful."
"May I ask whether Young Master