Xu Qingtong pondered briefly, then said, "My surname is Chen, and my given name is Yu. As for where I come from, sorry for the trouble, brother, but please think of somewhere for me."
The guard hastily cupped his hands. "So you're Brother Chen from Law City. My apologies for the discourtesy!"
Having dealt with the gate guard, Xu Qingtong strode into the city. People streamed along the streets, some in long gowns, others in brocade robes. Most, however, wore short jackets, marking them at a glance as people who spent long stretches at sea.
He looked himself over. Clearly out of place among the others, he strolled into a tailor's shop. While the proprietor took his measurements, Xu Qingtong struck up a conversation.
"Shopkeeper, how is business?"
"To tell you the truth, sir, I barely scrape by! There are only so many people on this island. Who buys new clothes every day?" the shopkeeper said.
"Doesn't the island get visitors?"
"It does, but how many visitors come without clothes prepared?"
"What is the main livelihood on this island?"
By the time the tailor had finished making his clothes, Xu Qingtong had gained a rough understanding of Siwei Island.
He left the tailor's shop and headed west. According to the shopkeeper, ships bound for Law City in Central Province departed from the western side of the city once every three days, and one happened to be leaving today.
Siwei Island lay less than two thousand li from Central Province. At Xu Qingtong's current flight speed, he could reach it in just a few hours. But he was new here and unfamiliar with the situation, so he dared not risk crossing the sea.
To avoid drawing attention, Xu Qingtong used the Turtle Breath Technique to conceal his aura, making himself