Peaceful City was the largest city on this continent, which was why it had been chosen as the site of the competition.
There was no denying that Peaceful City was truly prosperous. Its sheer size meant that even the streets selling all manner of goods numbered several.
Then there was the red circular platform at its very center.
Clearly, this platform was where the disciples would ultimately compete.
Since it was still early, the city was bustling, but there were not many disciples on the streets. Even around the circular platform, there were only two or three stray kittens.
After realizing she could not approach the platform, she did not linger, turning to leave instead.
"Young lady, care to take a look at some pills?" Su Jiu was exceptionally beautiful and looked quite young. Combined with her spirited, valiant bearing as she walked, anyone could tell at a glance that she was a disciple from a sect.
An outstanding disciple, at that. Otherwise, they would not have nurtured such a disposition in her.
The man selling pills wore an openly ingratiating expression, but sharp gleams flickered in his eyes. He was not nearly as honest as he appeared.
A moment's thought was enough for Su Jiu to understand why. She narrowed her eyes slightly. So this fellow had taken her for a fat sheep with more money than sense.
She gave him an exceedingly cold glance. A bone age of fifty, and only at the peak of the Qi Refining Stage? To have such poor cultivation in a place with spiritual qi this abundant showed just how terrible his aptitude was. No wonder he had poured all his attention into business.
Su Jiu gave a slight nod, then turned and walked away.
The man did not deliberately try to stop