"Do you think that young master will come back?"

"I don't think so."

"I agree."

After Su Xuan left, the two guards exchanged a few quiet words.

They believed Su Xuan was just trying to save face and couldn't possibly return on a super-impressive mount.

In the world up on the mountain, many people had mounts, but not many were "super-impressive."

The more impressive the mount, the harder it was to tame. Many had lost their lives in the attempt to tame a mount they fancied.

Of course, some also spent Moon Profound Stones to buy mounts, but that was something only the wealthy could do.

Although Su Xuan was well-dressed, his coming alone suggested he wasn't particularly rich.

Suddenly, the two guards sucked in sharp breaths!

Accompanied by a thunderous rumble, they watched in astonishment as a colossal, glittering golden beast approached the city gates!

If not for the person sitting atop the beast, they would have sounded the alarm!

"It's him!"

"He… he wasn't lying to us!"

"His mount really is super-impressive!"

The two guards were so shocked their jaws dropped. Even before Su Xuan reached the gates, they felt an overwhelming urge to open them for him!

Those sleeping on mats in front of the city gates were startled awake by the great commotion. Upon seeing Su Xuan's mount, they were stunned. Then, they scrambled to gather their bedding and clear a path!

"Little Gold, you can tone it down a bit now," Su Xuan said, gently patting the Golden Scaled Crocodile as they neared the city gates.

The Golden Scaled Crocodile immediately lightened its steps.

"Would you consider me a prominent figure now?" Su Xuan asked, looking down at the two guards from his perch.

"Yes, yes!" the two guards nodded vigorously.

"Then may I enter?" Su Xuan asked with a smile.

"Of course, of course!"

One of the guards went to push the city gates open, while the other held out a register for Su Xuan to sign.

While Su Xuan registered, the guard peeked at the ledger, trying to see which powerhouse he belonged to. Who could have such a domineering and rare mount? Why had they never seen him before?

Su Xuan, however, played coy. He only registered his name, writing "No comment" for his origin. But the more mysterious he acted, the more unfathomable he seemed!

He now understood the unwritten rule of Hua Shui City: only prominent figures could enter. For someone like him on such an eye-catching mount, it would be difficult to cause trouble in the city and get away with it. The mount was a symbol of his identity, his signature!

"Thank you!"

Once the city gates were open, Su Xuan thanked the two guards and rode the Golden Scaled Crocodile into the city with great pomp.

Inside the city was a spacious street lined with lanterns that illuminated the surroundings brightly. People flowed back and forth ceaselessly, like a city that never sleeps. The air was filled with the scents of various delicacies; Su Xuan took a casual sniff and smelled steamed buns, beef, wine, and other tempting aromas.

"Wow, what kind of mount is that! It's incredible!"

"It's shimmering with gold! I've never seen anything like it!"

"I'll bet that mount is worth at least one hundred thousand Moon Profound Stones!"

"That's too low! I think it's worth at least a million!"

"A bunch of country bumpkins. One million? I'll buy as many as you've got!"

"That mount must be worth at least ten million Moon Profound Stones!"

Unsurprisingly, the passersby were captivated by Su Xuan's mount and began to gossip excitedly. Su Xuan stroked his chin, amused. It felt just like the first time he had driven his Koenigsegg.

Of course, there were also quite a few beautiful women in the crowd. After a few glances at the Golden Scaled Crocodile, their eyes began to wander over to Su Xuan's face, sending furtive, inviting looks his way.

After Su Xuan began cultivating, his presence had ascended to another level. This was especially true after he reached the Heaven Severing Realm; his aura was now so transcendent he seemed more like a celestial being than a man of this world!

On his very first visit to Hua Shui City, he instantly became the center of everyone's attention.

Many were destined to remember this sight for the rest of their lives.

"Friend, is Jiuding Gate still receiving guests now?"

Once the crowd grew accustomed to his presence and stopped gawking, Su Xuan dismounted the Golden Scaled Crocodile, bought a few steamed buns from a stall, and casually asked the owner.

"Young Master, are you here to seek alchemy services from Jiuding Gate?" the stall owner, an elderly man, replied. "They have a rule to close their doors after sunset. You should go tomorrow morning."

"Alright."

Su Xuan tossed the owner two Moon Profound Stones and mounted the Golden Scaled Crocodile once more.

He didn't dare to charge into Jiuding Gate as he had the city gates, so he went to find an inn instead. After all, he was there to ask a favor of them, so it was best to respect their rules. He had at least that much sense.

"Young Master, you… you wish to stay at our inn?"

When Su Xuan stopped the Golden Scaled Crocodile in front of an old-fashioned inn, the innkeeper came rushing out, bowing and inquiring nervously. It was his first time seeing such an imposing mount, and while he had no idea of its value, he knew it was a priceless spirit beast that one couldn't buy even if they had the money.

"Yes," Su Xuan said, dismounting. "And please find a place for my mount for the night. Feed him… feed him… something to eat."

Su Xuan trailed off, realizing he didn't actually know what the Golden Scaled Crocodile ate.

"How about a few cows?" the innkeeper, a perceptive man, suggested.

"That should work." Su Xuan figured the Golden Scaled Crocodile, being a type of crocodile, would probably enjoy eating cows.

He then entered the inn and checked into a superior room.

After he went to his room, the still-apprehensive innkeeper had the Golden Scaled Crocodile stabled in the back courtyard. He then sent someone to buy a few cows for its meal.

He then witnessed an astonishing scene.

CHOMP!

The Golden Scaled Crocodile opened its mouth and took a bite. Half of a large cow vanished instantly. The bite was so fast that the other half of the carcass was still standing, not yet having had time to fall. A second later, the other half was devoured as well.

The other cows were petrified with fear, forgetting to run as they, too, became food for the Golden Scaled Crocodile.

Seeing this, the owner realized it wasn't enough! He hurriedly sent for several more cows.

His reverence for Su Xuan's identity grew. What immense wealth it must take to feed such a mount! He had to treat this distinguished guest with the utmost care.

Seeing that Su Xuan was staying in his room and not coming out, the innkeeper hurried off somewhere. When he returned, he was accompanied by several bewitching young women. Each of the girls had a first-class figure, and their beauty was beyond compare. In the world below, any one of them would be beautiful enough to turn every head on the street.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK!

The owner led the girls to Su Xuan's door and knocked, saying respectfully, "Young Master, I was afraid you might be bored during the long night, so I've taken the liberty of finding some eloquent companions to keep you company."

Creak!

The door opened.

Su Xuan poked his head out, glanced at the young women, and then said to the innkeeper, "You have… this kind of service here too?"

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