Tianxiu River flowed through Yingcheng City. It was a relatively calm river, a branch of the Great River, and connected to Yue Lake.
The river was dotted with all kinds of flower boats, filling the air with a faint, perfumed fragrance.
The sounds of flutes and zithers echoed across the water, drawing in numerous heroes of the Martial World and young masters from noble families.
The recent Xingyun Banquet was a major event that had caused a sensation throughout the Martial World. It was especially popular with young people who enjoyed roaming the world, and they had flocked here in droves.
Many of Yingcheng City's prominent young talents from the Human Rankings had gathered here. One could easily happen upon the spectacular sight of ranked prodigies challenging one another.
Even watching from the sidelines might prove rewarding.
The already bustling Tianxiu River was busy with pleasure boats coming and going, and the girls aboard them often broke into sweet laughter.
"Yingcheng City really is one of the most prosperous places in Jiangdong."
Standing on the deck of a flower boat he had rented, Tao Yu looked down at the river and its banks from the elevated vessel. Seeing the brightly lit shores and the dense traffic on the water, he couldn't help but marvel.
Besides the large flower boats, some smaller vessels also carried robed Martial World practitioners, who were constantly hurrying back and forth.
This world might have an ancient aesthetic, but it also possessed a unique kind of prosperity.
"Young Master, the banquet is ready."
Dressed in blue, Blue Bird approached gracefully and draped a sable cloak over Tao Yu.
She knew the Young Master didn't need it, but she had carefully observed the maids aboard the nearby flower boats. With her abilities, she'd quickly learned how to