"Now we have a good show to watch! A good show!"
"The Nine Prefectures specifically sent Chen the Great Sword Immortal to intimidate the rogue cultivators climbing the peak, but a rogue cultivator still passed the trial today."
"Come on, let's go to Crane-Questioning Tower. I remember there's a Spirit Mirror installed there by the Nine Prefectures. Ten Gold Essence Coins will get us upstairs to watch the battle."
"Say, do you know that rogue cultivator's name and where he's from?"
"I only know his surname is Chu and his given name is Ping'an. As for where he's from, I have no idea."
"Knowing his name is enough. We rogue cultivators never judge a man by his origins!"
"Well said, brother!"
In Liuxian Town, several rogue cultivators excitedly discussed something as they hurried together toward the restaurant ahead, which bore a sign reading "Crane-Questioning Tower."
"Please wait, honored guests. The first and second floors of Crane-Questioning Tower are full today."
The men had barely entered the restaurant when an attendant stopped them.
One of them, a round-faced rogue cultivator, immediately frowned and asked:
"What about the third floor?"
The attendant chuckled and said:
"There are indeed a few seats left on the third floor. However, that's where Crane-Questioning Tower normally entertains distinguished guests. If you wish to go up, you'll have to pay another thirty Gold Essence Coins."
The rogue cultivators exchanged glances.
They were all rogue cultivators who ordinarily earned a few Gold Essence Coins only by taking on missions and risking their lives for the Nine Prefectures. Asking them to produce thirty Gold Essence Coins in one go was no different from asking for their lives.
"This Crane-Questioning Tower of yours..."
"Brother Yu."
Just as the round-faced cultivator was about to argue with the attendant, another rogue cultivator