Outside the Sword Tower, Chu Kuangren crossed swords across the ages with the nameless swordsman who had written the words "Sword Tower." The Daoist Rhyme that spilled out affected the entire Hidden Sword Gorge, leaving everyone who witnessed the scene utterly horrified.
Some of the powerful sword cultivators pondered for a moment, then approached to offer their greetings.
"I've heard that the Profound Heaven Chief Disciple stands above the crowd. Seeing you today, you truly are extraordinary. I am Moon-Chasing Sword, ranked sixty-first in the register. My respects."
"Haha, Profound Heaven Chief Disciple, I am Li Zhen."
"Profound Heaven Chief Disciple, we met in Sword-Worshipping City."
"Fellow Daoist Chu, I trust you've been well."
The sword cultivators outside the Sword Tower greeted Chu Kuangren one after another, their manner exceptionally warm. None wanted to miss the opportunity to make his acquaintance.
Chu Kuangren smiled and responded to each of them, courteous and refined.
Clearly, he had long since become an old hand at handling such occasions.
Just then, a figure slipped through the crowd.
It was a middle-aged man in luxurious robes. Unlike the other sword cultivators, he had the amiable air of a merchant.
He smiled ingratiatingly at Chu Kuangren. "Fellow Daoist Chu, judging by past experience, it will be another few days before the Sword Tower opens. If you don't mind, why not come stay at my place for a while?"
"And you are...?"
"I am Qian Fugui. I run the Famous Sword Restaurant here in Hidden Sword Gorge, providing food, clothing, lodging, and transportation specifically for sword cultivators."
"Oh."
Chu Kuangren was slightly surprised. "Then I'll take you up on your offer, Fellow Daoist Qian."
"Come, fellow Daoists of the Mystic Heaven Sect, please follow me."
Qian Fugui called out and led the way.
Seeing this, the