Pei Zhengyang did not move.
Pei Zhengyang felt the jade box inside his robes, then clasped both hands behind his back.
Somewhere in the distance, someone knocked over a cup with a dull thud.
"You are too kind, City Lord Zhou. This interregional handover has involved considerable travel expenses."
"I thought that, since we were already in the Northern Lands, we might stay in Jade Dragon City for two days, rest and replenish our mana, and see the local customs firsthand to deepen understanding between our two regions."
As Pei Zhengyang spoke, the young male cultivator in blue studied the formation layout on the city walls.
Another Blue-Robed Female Cultivator extended her divine sense toward the Drill Ground.
Zhou Xuan's hand remained raised in midair. He paused.
"Deepen understanding?"
"This is the first cooperation between Central Province and the Northern Lands. Some unfamiliarity is inevitable. An on-site inspection would benefit our future dealings."
Pei Zhengyang smiled.
"Rest assured, City Lord Zhou. We will not disturb your city's order. We merely intend to stroll around and take a look."
Five early-stage Spirit Transformation cultivators, bringing an Immortal Boat along for a casual stroll around the city.
Acid rose in Zhou Xuan's stomach. He lowered his hand.
"Special Envoy Pei."
"Yes?"
"How many detection-type Dharma Artifacts did you bring?"
Pei Zhengyang's smile stiffened.
Zhou Xuan continued.
"That disk in your sleeve is a Spirit Vein Probe, specifically designed to scan the course of underground mineral veins."
"The Jade Plaque hanging from the waist of the man on your right contains a miniature formation diagram. It can record formation structures within thirty li."
"The woman behind you hasn't withdrawn her divine sense since she landed. She scanned the walls, examined the Drill Ground, and probed the northern district."
Zhou Xuan finished speaking.
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