Lianhuan City.

Qin Yi and the others traveled quickly, but Southern Middle State is truly vast, with cities far apart from each other. They took about seven to eight hours to reach this city, stopping occasionally along the way.

At this moment, the sun was setting in the west, and its residual glow painted the city before them in blood-red hues.

Jing Wuyan said, "Brother Qin, Fairy Yun, do you know why this city is called Lianhuan City?"

Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao glanced at him, neither speaking.

Jing Wuyan felt a bit awkward, rubbed his nose, and explained, "Because the owner of this city is a master of arrays. The entire city has been altered by them, and the great array inside is nested one within the other. It isn't noticeable usually, but if foreign enemies appear, as long as the array is activated, this city turns into a cage—outsiders can't get in, and insiders can't get out."

"So is Lianhuan City also under the influence of the Sword Sect?"

Jing Wuyan nodded. "You could say that. All the large and small powers in Southern Middle State pride themselves on their connections with the Sword Sect. Lianhuan City is also reliant on the Sword Sect."

Qin Yi smiled faintly, not giving a definitive answer.

Jing Wuyan said, "It's getting late, so we'll stay in Lianhuan City tonight. But Brother Qin and Fairy Yun, you both need to change your appearances a bit. I suspect Lianhuan City has received news, and you two are likely famous by now. If you don't change, you'll be recognized as soon as we enter."

Qin Yi nodded slightly, wanting a good rest; indeed, a change was necessary.

"Crack... crack..."

Jing Wuyan heard a slight sound of bones shifting, and instinctively looked toward Qin Yi. The next second, he was shocked, his mouth agape to the point of being able to fit an egg.

Qin Yi's two-step muscle movements slowly morphed him into another person, an ordinary-looking man with a black face.

"Brother Qin, this technique of yours is truly remarkable."

Jing Wuyan regained his composure and couldn't help but exclaim in wonder.

Qin Yi chuckled. "Just a must-have skill for robbery."

Jing Wuyan: "..."

Qin Yi squatted down, wiping a handful of dirt on the ground.

Suddenly, Yun Mengyao leapt out like a rabbit.

Jing Wuyan was completely baffled, "What's going on?"

Yun Mengyao glared, "Qin Yi, if you dare dirty my face, I'll fight you to the end."

Qin Yi laughed awkwardly. This woman had become smart, knowing what he intended to do?

"If you don't change, you might be recognized even before entering the city."

"I'll change myself."

With that, Yun Mengyao took out her backpack, unzipped it, and retrieved a baseball cap, putting it on. She then took out a pair of sunglasses and wore them.

Qin Yi was baffled; was her backpack a treasure chest? How could it contain everything?

However, dressed in ancient attire and wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses, she looked incongruent, attracting even more attention.

Jing Wuyan, on the other hand, was bewildered. He had never seen such a hat before, and... he didn't recognize sunglasses.

"How do I look?"

Yun Mengyao looked at Qin Yi, asking with a face full of pride, expecting praise.

"Are you worried people won't recognize you? With this outfit, it's hard not to attract attention."

Yun Mengyao realized something, "I almost forgot, there's one more thing."

With that, she took out a mask from her bag and put it on, "Now no one can recognize me, right?"

Qin Yi: "..."

"Do you think this outfit is appropriate?"

Yun Mengyao said, "What's inappropriate? Don't those big celebrities dress like this? I'm also a celebrity now; this outfit is perfectly reasonable."

Yun Mengyao looked at Jing Wuyan, "Kid, can you recognize me now?"

Kid?

Jing Wuyan's mouth twitched slightly, "Can't recognize, but you're drawing too much attention."

Yun Mengyao shrugged helplessly, "It seems this really won't work. Wait for me a few minutes."

She put away the cap, sunglasses, and mask, took out a small box and mirror, and started applying makeup on her face.

Ten minutes later, Yun Mengyao turned around proudly, "Now no one can recognize me, right?"

Jing Wuyan was full of admiration, "Fairy Yun actually knows how to use the disguise technique, truly amazing."

Qin Yi's mouth twitched; what disguise technique? This was just Earth's makeup technique. Yun Mengyao had applied powder, glued fake eyelashes, drawn blush and eyeshadow... completely transforming herself.

"Is it okay now?" Yun Mengyao looked at Qin Yi, asking proudly.

Qin Yi was full of helplessness, "It's good, unless you speak, I wouldn't recognize you. Now I know how Jo Birodianxia became famous, it's even better than photo editing software."

Jing Wuyan was completely baffled, unable to understand what Qin Yi was saying.

"Let's go!"

Putting her things away, Yun Mengyao headed toward the city with the other two.

Upon arriving at the city gate, Jing Wuyan nudged Qin Yi, signaling him to look at the wall.

Qin Yi had already seen it; on the wall was an execution order, bearing portraits of him and Yun Mengyao, albeit not very accurate ones.

Qin Yi had completely changed his face, Yun Mengyao too, and Jing Wuyan wasn't mentioned in the execution order, allowing them to enter the city smoothly.

"The Sword Sect is really spending heavily this time, the bounty is so generous even I'm tempted."

Jing Wuyan walked alongside Qin Yi, grinning.

Yun Mengyao sneered, "Just afraid you'll earn it but won't live to spend it." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Jing Wuyan pursed his lips, "Fairy Yun, I'm just joking."

Yun Mengyao seriously said, "But I'm serious."

Jing Wuyan: "..."

"Brother Qin, Fairy Yun, there's a Hongyun Restaurant ahead—good for both food and lodging, with a nice environment and location. Let's stay there tonight."

Qin Yi glanced at him, "You seem familiar with Lianhuan City?"

Jing Wuyan nodded, "Of course, I've lived here for a while."

"Alright, we'll go with your suggestion then."

The trio arrived at Hongyun Restaurant.

The execution order with portraits of Qin Yi and Yun Mengyao were plastered on the red pillars at the entrance.

Yun Mengyao reached out to tear it down but was hastily stopped by Jing Wuyan, "Fairy Yun, this execution order is everywhere, it's impossible to tear down. Besides, doing so would draw too much attention."

"I just feel they drew me too ugly, it doesn't look like me at all."

Jing Wuyan: "..."

Entering the inn.

Yun Mengyao and Qin Yi stood afar.

Jing Wuyan was full of frustration, knowing he'd have to pay for the rooms himself again.

Jing Wuyan booked three upper rooms.

"Brother Qin, Fairy Yun, I'll have the food delivered to your rooms later. It's best not to show yourselves downstairs as there are many people around."

Qin Yi nodded, "Let's go with that."

Jing Wuyan followed Qin Yi's gaze, noticing a row of bamboo tablets hanging near the counter, with the inn's signature dishes written on them.

"No problem." Jing Wuyan replied cheerfully, rubbing his hands, "Brother Qin..."

"See you later." Qin Yi didn't give him a chance to speak, turned around, and followed the boy upstairs.

Jing Wuyan watched Qin Yi's back with frustration, whispering softly, "But, what about the meal money?"