On the street, a young man in a golden robe stood out from the crowd.
He had a tall, straight figure and a noble bearing. His golden robe shimmered with light. His handsome face was refined, and a mysterious air gleamed in his deep eyes.
Following behind the young man in gold was a stunningly beautiful woman. She wore a long dress, and her tall, graceful figure was flawless. Her calves, white as mutton fat jade, were bare, gleaming with a faint luster.
In both bearing and beauty, the woman was no less impressive than the Saintesses of the top orthodox lineages. Yet before the young man in gold, she seemed no more than a maid, her own radiance entirely overshadowed. It was clear just how exalted his status must be.
The two walked over, drawing countless gazes. All around them, people murmured in admiration.
Hua Yunfei, Nether Son, Xia Qiuer, and the others had heard the commotion and were waiting there, watching the young man in gold and his companion.
"Duan Wuyi of the Main Academy!"
Nether Son recognized the young man in gold. He had never met Duan Wuyi, but he had heard the stories about him.
"Greetings, Young Master Duan, Fairy An."
Xia Qiuer gave a slight nod, greeting Duan Wuyi and the maid An Ran behind him. As they were all from the Thirty-Three Heavens, she had naturally met them before.
"Am I interrupting everyone's enjoyment?"
When he reached them, Duan Wuyi smiled apologetically. His manner was easygoing, and he carried the air of a refined scholar.
"Not at all. Is there something you need from us, Young Master Duan?" Xia Qiuer replied with a shake of her head.
"Indeed."
Duan Wuyi nodded with a smile, then glanced at the pleasure boat behind Hua Yunfei and