The Point That Truly Interested Him

"They entertained customers eight times a day; they'd long since run dry! So tell me, what exactly interested you?"

"The point of interest was this building's location!" Lin Xiaosu said.

Ding Ruoshui was startled. "The building's location? What does that mean?"

"It means that from this room, we could see acquaintances across the way... Don't turn sideways. Let's go!" Lin Xiaosu said.

Forcing herself not to look toward the brothel opposite, Ding Ruoshui followed him onward. They caught up with the Fourth Elder, who had been waiting ahead, crossed the long street, reached the riverbank, and boarded a uniquely shaped, elegant little boat. With a light stroke, the boat cut through the water and sped toward Springwater Palace a hundred li away.

It was early spring outside.

The northwestern lands were still locked in deep winter.

Yet within Kun Cang, spring reigned throughout all four seasons.

Willows drooped luxuriantly along both banks, while emerald waters flowed unhurriedly eastward.

The Fourth Elder sat upon the deck, his gaze sharp as an eagle's as he swept the surroundings. Even when a fish released a bubble ahead, he could lock onto it with his eyes the very instant it burst.

All of it spoke of extreme vigilance.

Lin Xiaosu saw through it but did not say so...

Yet Ding Ruoshui's Secret Voice Transmission reached his ears. "You just mentioned two words: acquaintances!"

"Yes!"

"What kind of acquaintances?"

"Before I first entered Kun Cang, I took a trip down Miyan Road. There were a few companions along the way. Just now, they were in the tavern on the right."

"You were looking at the brothel women on the left, but your senses were focused on the tavern on the right?" Ding Ruoshui was somewhat astonished.

"Of course!" Lin Xiaosu said. "Did you really think