At the docks, aboard the large ship from Jiangyin Prefecture.
When he saw the Flying Immortal Temple Master leap to his feet with a WHOOSH, as if by reflex, Xu Li's face darkened and his expression grew long. His own reflexes kicked in instantly, and his vigilance sharpened.
"You damn Daoist, what crazy stunt are you pulling now?"
"Back in Jiangyin Prefecture, my ship was about to set sail, but you shamelessly blocked the Fishing Trade's dock and forced your way on with your two disciples."
"I just don't get it. Anning County and Jiangyin Prefecture are separated by five hundred li—practically half the East Canghai. I came to find the Earth Treasure, the Jade Marrow Cold Lotus, for a noble in the prefecture to use in a medicine."
"So why in the world did you come scurrying over here?"
Xu Li had a refined and scholarly appearance, a renowned Alchemy Master and Pharmacist from Jiangyin Prefecture.
