Even these well-informed dock officials couldn’t help but be startled and then secretly admire the person approaching them.
What an extraordinary young man.
The person appearing on the bridge was Zhao Ya.
He didn’t change his appearance but showed up at Wanchuan Pier as he was.
His identity now was Shi Bolong, the "Direct Disciple" of Wuyou Longevity Palace.
This identity wasn’t a fabrication, and those who knew the inside story understood that Shi Bolong had once suffered from qi deviation and was so hideous in form that he often showed himself with an avatar.
Therefore, Zhao Ya’s presentation of his real face wouldn’t arouse suspicion; instead, it would have the effect of blurring the line between reality and illusion.
"Sir, welcome to the Wanchuan Pier of the First Grade Lion World. I am the Wharf Dispatcher, and these are my colleagues. We have prepared a table at Wansheng Restaurant for you. Please grace us with your presence,"
said a chubby middle-aged man with a broad smile, his attitude exceedingly humble.
Zhao Ya nodded indifferently, "Isn’t the First Grade Lion World the territory of the No-Self No-Form School? Why hasn’t the sect representative stationed here come?"
"Oh, my lord has urgent matters to attend to and can’t meet guests temporarily, so he left all affairs to me," the middle-aged man smiled.
Zhao Ya naturally understood these were excuses. Claims of urgent matters were simply a pretext.
But Zhao Ya was happy with this arrangement. Although he had been intensely studying matters regarding the Ten Thousand Realms recently, meeting a bona fide disciple of a Great World Strong Sect would inevitably expose some flaws, which would be troublesome.
However, on the surface, Zhao Ya still feigned disdain and let out a cold hum, then lazily waved his hand.
"Alright, lead the way then."
"Yes!"
The middle-aged man, along with the dock officials present, surrounded Zhao Ya like stars around the moon as they made their way to Wansheng Restaurant.
As the largest and most luxurious restaurant at Wanchuan Pier, Wansheng Restaurant’s environment was beyond words.
Moreover, today Wansheng Restaurant had closed its doors, refusing other guests, to host Zhao Ya exclusively.
The banquet was lavish, to say the least, and Zhao Ya was the focus of the entire gathering.
Everyone cautiously flattered Zhao Ya, not daring to defy or offend him in the slightest.
Zhao Ya maintained an aloof demeanor, occasionally nodding or smiling, but mostly staying silent, and even when someone mustered the courage to toast him, he didn’t bother to look directly at them, displaying the arrogance of a direct disciple of a Great World Strong Sect to perfection.
After the banquet, the Wharf Dispatcher personally led Zhao Ya to the Tianzi No. 1 Room, reserved for the most distinguished guests, at Wansheng Restaurant.
"Lord Shi, the environment here surely cannot compare to your esteemed sect’s, but it is adequate; please don’t disdain it," said the Dispatcher with a broad grin.
"Hmm, not bad," Zhao Ya glanced around the spacious suite and nodded indifferently.
"Then I won’t disturb your rest any longer."
The Dispatcher, not wasting more words, left tactfully and closed the door.
After he left, Liu Yuhuan, who had been tense, finally let out a long breath and lay directly on the soft couch.
"Oh my, I’m exhausted!"
"Eating this banquet felt more tiring than running a hundred miles. What do you think, sir?"
While speaking, Liu Yuhuan turned over on the bed, her big eyes blinking at Zhao Ya, matched with her pure yet slightly seductive face, greatly enhancing her allure.
But Zhao Ya simply couldn’t be bothered with her; instead, he went to the window and drew aside the curtains.
Made from high-grade natural crystal, the windows had exceptional light transmittance.
Being on the top floor of Wansheng Restaurant, with no taller buildings nearby, one could see almost the entire Wanchuan Pier at a glance.
At this moment, Liu Yuhuan also joined, gazing out the window curiously before asking, "Sir, what are you looking at?"
Zhao Ya pointed to a distant direction and said casually, "If I’m not mistaken, that’s where the people from the No-Self No-Form School are located."
Liu Yuhuan followed the direction Zhao Ya pointed to, but after looking for a long time, she couldn’t see anything special and exclaimed in surprise, "Sir, how did you figure it out?"
"You wouldn’t understand,"
Zhao Ya didn’t explain further.
The place seemed ordinary, but Zhao Ya’s Divine Thought detected a vibrant blood aura soaring to the sky.
And at Wanchuan Pier, only the disciple stationed by the No-Self No-Form School could possess such power without a doubt.
Moreover, Zhao Ya believed that the No-Self No-Form School disciple had certainly sensed his own presence by now.
Even though they were far apart, their Divine Thoughts had a slight confrontation in the air.
"Tch, boring!"
Seeing Zhao Ya ignoring her, Liu Yuhuan felt somewhat vexed.
But when she laid eyes on the large bed in the room center, her spirits immediately lifted.
Tonight, she would finally share a bed with him!
So exciting, what should I do then?
Should I say it hurts first?
Just as Liu Yuhuan was lost in her thoughts, Zhao Ya withdrew his gaze, turned to the bed, and lay down independently.
Liu Yuhuan felt a moment of joy, about to move forward, but at that moment, Zhao Ya’s icy voice came through.
"You sleep on the guest couch in the outer room."
"Oh..." Liu Yuhuan pursed her lips, turned away with a face full of helplessness.
At that same moment, Kuang Zongfa in the small building raised his head, looking rather puzzled toward the far-off Wansheng Restaurant.
"Such strong power, but why is there so little of the Wuyou Longevity Palace’s craziness in this aura, instead exuding a dignified heroic spirit?" Kuang Zongfa muttered to himself, then looked to the old steward.
"Have you investigated this Shi Bolong’s background?"
"Reporting to sir, it has been investigated; such a person indeed exists, and is a direct disciple under the command of Ghost Eye Venerable in Wuyou Longevity Palace. However, due to overambition years ago, he veered on the wrong path practicing Ancient Demon Skill, leading to a significant loss of power,"
"Later, it was heard that he emptied his savings to purchase a Black Ship from the Celestial Secret Sect and started life as a bounty catcher. All the details match up."
Kuang Zongfa was silent for a moment, then looked at the Water Screen in front of him.
On the Water Screen was Zhao Ya’s image.
"So this Shi Bolong is just an avatar then?"
"It should be so!" the old steward replied respectfully.
"Ha ha." Kuang Zongfa let out an enigmatic chuckle and then suddenly advised,
"Since he is indeed from the Wuyou Longevity Palace, we should not lose our hospitality, pick some charming girls to send over."
"Yes!"