The ancient moss gathered purple hues, clinging to the jade staircase, while the dewy hibiscus cried red, falling amidst the river grass.
The autumn wind swept in, and the snow-white reed blossoms drifted along the small river into the glittering Tanshui. Sanhe Sect, Zhenyuan Escort Agency, Benlei Mountain Villa... over thirty people from the north stepped through Hengyang's golden city gate amidst the rustling autumn breeze.
"Yup!"
The sound of reining horses mingled with the clip-clop of hooves drew the attention of many in the west of the city, but shortly after, the passersby directed their gaze elsewhere.
West of the city, near Luosu Wharf, the coming and going of merchants from the south and north was incessant.
A group of martial artists arriving here was nothing out of the ordinary.