The [Heavenly Dao Sword] returned to Cao Jinxing's hand.
Under the moonlit sky, Cao Jinxing stood alone outside the ruined temple, looking toward the mountainside.
The young man in the tengu mask swiftly hoisted the other man onto his back and vanished using an escape technique.
"A warrior from Eastern Japan..."
The [Heavenly Dao Sword] let out a pleasant hum in his hand. Cao Jinxing thought, He has quite a background. That weapon was far from ordinary. I actually failed to cut straight through it...
"He should be from the Shinto school."
Yue Yang walked out and said bitterly, "They really are like sticking plasters. Once they latch on, you can't peel them off!"
"We shouldn't linger here."
Lu Kunlun said, "Let's enter the city. I know an inn that's hidden enough, and its owner isn't loose-tongued. As for this Shinto school, we'll have plenty of time to deal with them!"
Cao Jinxing looked at Bai Yunxiu.
Naturally, Bai Yunxiu had no objection.
"Then let's enter the city."
For the next few days, they would have to avoid showing themselves, gathering information while waiting for Song Chengxi to return with the bow and arrows.
The four passed through the city gates.
Shaoxing lived up to its reputation as a famous city south of the Yangtze. Its scenery was beautiful, its climate pleasant, and the rich fragrance of its distinctive Shaoxing wine drifted through streets and alleys.
Lu Kunlun inhaled the fragrance deeply and said in bliss, "Shaoxing wine deserves all the credit for my staying here so long. Crystal clear, richly fragrant-an absolute treasure among wines! It would be a shame not to drink some. I'll get you a few jars sometime..."
He had stayed here for a while and knew the city's restaurants like the back of his hand.