Secluded cultivation

With Shen Luo's mastery of the Water Manipulation Art, and his traveling underwater, he should have shaken off anyone the Treasure Gathering Hall might have sent to follow him.

Though this was overly cautious, he had no choice if he wanted to stay alive.

"My strength is still lacking. I'll have to be even more careful from now on..." Shen Luo reminded himself once more before glancing around.

He was in a secluded ward beside a river. He listened closely to the distant conversations of its residents and soon learned that this was Quchi Ward in the eastern part of the city, near the famous Royal Garden, Hibiscus Garden.

Shen Luo looked thoughtful as he considered his next move.

Leaving Chang'an City would be the best way to ensure his safety, but once he left, he feared he would never find another place with such abundant cultivation resources.

Chang'an City has millions of residents. If I hide among them and keep my head down, the Treasure Gathering Hall shouldn't be able to find me. Besides, all sorts of powers gather here. Powerful as the Treasure Gathering Hall is, it can't control everything. I'd better stay here for now and focus on improving my cultivation. He weighed his options and soon made his decision.

Shen Luo kneaded his face a few times with both hands, changing his appearance, then headed into Quchi Ward.

Half a day later, disguised as a merchant from out of town, he bought a small courtyard in a secluded spot to serve as his lodgings.

Quchi Ward was out of the way, and its residents were people from all walks of the lower strata of society. With so many people coming and going, it was an ideal place to hide.

Then Shen Luo changed his appearance again,