Wanshan City, where the two realms met.
It was noon. The restaurants and teahouses lining the long street were packed to the brim. Jianghu folk gathered in groups of three or five, raising cups and exchanging drinks as they discussed the very same matter.
"Have you heard? The Southern Border is choosing a husband!"
At a square table by the window, several burly men were drinking. The lead man downed a mouthful of strong liquor.
"They say the Southern Border Saintess is choosing a husband this time. Any talented youth under thirty can give it a try!"
"The moment this news spread, all the top experts of the Jianghu rushed toward the Southern Border. Our Wanshan City is right along the only road there—we'll probably be packed until there's no room to breathe!"
A scholar in green robes at the next table chuckled at that, shaking his folding fan. "Brother, what you said is merely scratching the surface. This time, the Southern Border Saintess's husband selection has drawn more than just local factions. Even sects from overseas have come, and some reclusive sects want to join the fun as well."
"This Southern Border Saintess is a genius seen only once in a thousand years. Whoever marries her will command half the authority of the Southern Border. Who wouldn't fight tooth and nail for that?"
Several Jianghu people at one table chatted idly.
It was all the latest news from Wanshan City.
At that moment, a young man in fitted white attire rose from another table and cut in.
"Perhaps you don't know this, but I heard that Snowy City in the far north, the Western Regions Snow Mountain Sect, and the Central Plains Five Peaks Sect have all sent core disciples. Snowy City's Young City Lord is even fifteenth on