With several hours to spare before midnight, Yun Lintian opted for another stroll through the bustling city streets.
As he exited the lively tavern, oblivious to the watchful eyes following him from the shadows. Were he to turn, he'd recognize them instantly – the women from the Misty Cloud Palace he'd encountered back in the Great Wilderness Realm.
"He possesses a remarkable courage," the tallest woman of the group remarked, her voice imbued with the unfathomable aura of a God Ascension Realm cultivator.
Yun Lintian, oblivious to their scrutiny thanks to her masterful concealment technique, continued walking.
"Should we allow him to board that ship, Ninth Elder?" Yun Rouxi, the youngest direct disciple of the current palace master, inquired with a hint of curiosity.
Yun Liuli, the Ninth Elder, responded with stoic calm. "His fate rests on his own shoulders. Our responsibility is solely to ensure he doesn't endanger the palace."