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"": "If it was Shangguan Xingyue, he could be certain she posed no danger.
If it was another Cabinet Mountain Person, he could likewise ensure he could protect himself if they tried to harm him, and alert Bai Wei and Bai Xian.
The car drove all the way into town. Shops lined both sides of the broad road, and pedestrians hurried through the bustling crowds.
There was plenty of traffic on the road, too. This town stood at a major crossroads.
Xu Lu never neglected his stomach. Before long, he found a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It was not mealtime yet, so there were few customers. He ordered a whole table of dishes and continued critiquing the menu.
Shen Dong went to find somewhere for them to stay first.
He was quick about it, too. Just as the last dishes arrived, he returned.
"Old Shen really does have a knack for this."
"North or south of the Great River, you know your way around everywhere," Xu Lu said admiringly.
Judging by appearances alone, Xu Lu was barely two years younger than Shen Dong.
Shen Dong smiled before saying, "You flatter me, Mr. Xu. Mr. Yunxi likes traveling. Back when I was young, I went to quite a few places with him. Then he stayed away for a long time. Recently, I started traveling with him again, and now I'm following you and Mr. Luo. Always being on the road has taught me a great deal. Mr. Yunxi said that external-affairs disciples without aptitude, like us, will always learn something if we broaden our horizons enough. It can only do us good."
"Of course. Never mind anything else-which of the places we've visited wouldn't impress people? Especially today. Old Shen, you've stumbled upon a tremendous opportunity."
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