Exposure and Escape

Xu Qing left the Sky Blue Goddess's residence, his heart filled with worry for September King.

He knew that something was wrong with September King's condition, that she might have been affected by something.

This only strengthened his resolve to find her.

Soon after, he arrived at that bustling tavern and found its proprietor.

This man had been based in the City of Myriad Stars for many years and knew every bit of news here like the back of his hand.

Xu Qing entered the tavern and immediately spotted the burly, imposing proprietor.

When many Half-Venerables had gathered here that day, this man had not been present. Now that the geniuses of every race had departed, he had appeared instead.

He stepped forward, cupped his fists, and bowed. "I am Shen Huan. I have a matter to ask the proprietor about."

Invincible Saint King looked up at Xu Qing, a glint flashing through his eyes.

He set down his teacup and said mildly, "What is it?"

Xu Qing did not beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly. "I am looking for a woman named September King. I heard that she may have come here before. Do you know where she went?"

As he spoke, Xu Qing displayed the information.

The burly proprietor frowned slightly, seeming to search his memory.

A moment later, he said, "The name September King does ring a bell.

Not long ago, a woman did indeed come here. Her bearing was distinctive, difficult to forget.

But I do not know whether she was the September King you seek."

Xu Qing's heart stirred, and he hurriedly asked, "Where did she go afterward?"

Invincible Saint King shook his head. "I do not know. She stayed here only briefly before leaving. I have no way of knowing her