Inside the tavern, the moment the two men saw Yang Huai, they immediately began praising him to the skies.
"What a fine figure, what an excellent face!"
"His spirit is whole and his qi abundant, with golden substance and a jade-like countenance. Such extraordinary signs are truly uncommon! Please, take a seat!"
The moment the two Daoists spoke, Yang Huai knew something might have gone wrong.
Yet after the thought flashed through his mind, Yang Huai still went with the flow and took a seat, smiling as he did so.
"You two fellow Daoists flatter me!"
"Rather, you two Daoist brothers possess remarkable insight. May I ask which famed mountain or sacred monastery you cultivate in?"
"We both come from Dachang Dao Academy and serve as instructors there. I am Chang Ling, and he is Wang Wu. May I ask where your immortal homeland lies, fellow Daoist?"
After the two Daoists revealed their origins, they turned their curious gazes toward Yang Huai.
Yang Huai said upon hearing this.
"So you are distinguished masters from the Dao Academy. I am merely an unattached cultivator, newly entered upon the Dao path. I have made you two Daoist masters laugh at me!"
The two Daoists showed looks of understanding. No wonder this young man had no idea how to restrain his outward appearance or conceal his essence, qi, and spirit. He had likely stumbled upon some fortunate opportunity, then somehow learned that the Profound Mystery Sect was about to open its mountain gates, and had come to try his luck.
Of course, it was also possible that he was simply showing off, hoping to draw the attention of Profound Mystery Sect cultivators.
Still, possessing such talent and wandering through a bustling market like a child with gold in his arms—especially right beneath the