There were many passenger vessels traveling from the Eastern Court Protectorate to Qingyang, with only a few standard designs between them. There were quite a few passenger vessels painted vermilion like this one as well.
Perhaps when many similar vessels were moored together, ordinary people could not tell the differences between them. But cultivators observed every detail and could easily distinguish their similarities and differences.
Zhang Yu recognized at a glance that this was the flying vessel he had encountered midway three days ago.
But how could an ordinary flying vessel possibly be faster than the White Boat?
The White Boat's speed could be called the greatest within the Turbid Tide's range of influence. It had already passed this vessel before, so there was no way this vessel could have gotten ahead of him again.
With a turn of thought, he could not help but think of a possibility.
Moreover, he felt that this flying vessel had not appeared here for no reason. Their encounter on the way had likely not been chance either. It seemed more like someone behind the scenes had deliberately revealed their tracks for him to see.
After a brief consideration, he instructed Azure Dawn behind him, "Take Yuming and the other disciples down first and get them settled."
Azure Dawn cupped his fists. "Yes, sir."
Zhang Yu then walked toward the administrative hall of Mooring Boat Terrace. Xu Chengtong silently followed behind him, with his four disciples following after him.
When the guards here saw a group of cultivators arrive, they all respectfully saluted them. The officer in charge came forward, cupped his fists, and cautiously asked, "Honored cultivators, is there anything you need our assistance with?"
Zhang Yu produced his Profound Rectifier's seal and said, "Bring me the mooring records and passenger manifests for