A few sticks of incense burned down to their ends, the smoke drifting gently. Most likely, they had been lit by these few jianghu wanderers.0

“Greetings, everyone.”0

Seeing that the group of jianghu wanderers was staring at them with varying expressions, Song You gave them a courteous bow.0

The swordsman beside him also cupped his hands in greeting.0

“We’ve come from Changjing and are heading north. We passed by here and, unfamiliar with the local conditions, an elderly passerby kindly advised us not to stay outdoors at night, so we had no choice but to seek the company of you immortals. If we’ve disturbed you heroes, please forgive us.”0

Upon hearing this, the group of jianghu wanderers seemed to relax a little.0

One of the older men looked around, then raised his hands in a respectful gesture toward Song You. “This area belongs to the Thunder God and the Willow Immortal. We’re merely resting here ourselves. Since we’re all wanderers from the jianghu seeking shelter from demon troubles, it’s hardly an intrusion—if anything, it’s a twist of fate.”0

“You speak wisely.”0

Noting the man’s measured speech and his air of a true jianghu spirit, Song You took the opportunity to ask about the situation in Lanmo County. He then introduced himself,...0