No matter how many factions took part in this sea market, it had nothing to do with Cao Jinxing. He was only there to enjoy the spectacle and slowly recover from his injuries.
Qin Xuanji never left his side, protecting him even though he could already defend himself.
The arrival of the Judgment Knight Order and its Jiaoren leader sent a surge of excitement through the attendees.
A legendary Jiaoren had appeared, and as a Judgment Knight, no less. It invited even more speculation. Where had she come from? The East Sea? The South Sea? Or the depths of some distant ocean?
Gentlemen like Gu Xiaoyu, however, were more curious about what lay beneath her mask.
"The Extensive Records of Taiping says every Jiaoren is as beautiful as a celestial immortal. I wonder what this one looks like..."
Despite his words, Gu Xiaoyu did not neglect their business. He brought Cao Jinxing and Qin Xuanji to the best inn on the island, Between the Water and Clouds.
The proprietor of Between the Water and Clouds was a thin, middle-aged man. As the three entered, a group was just heading upstairs. The proprietor stood behind the counter, handling a set of Turtle Shells.
There were six copper coins inside the Turtle Shells. They made a clear, pleasant jingling when shaken.
"Old Zhu."
Gu Xiaoyu strode over, clearly well acquainted with the proprietor. He clapped him on the shoulder and grinned. "No need to divine anything! Distinguished guests arrive today-nothing but good fortune!"
"..."
With his divination interrupted, Old Zhu irritably put away his coins and Turtle Shells and rolled his eyes at him. "Yes, yes, you're the luckiest of all! How many rooms?"
"Three... wait."
Gu Xiaoyu turned to Cao Jinxing with a peculiar expression. "You two... well... how many?"
Qin