Hundred-Transformation Star Pattern Xu Jin had engraved it into the Lower Star Palace several days ago, and had already adjusted and solidified a new appearance.
Xu Jin’s initial intention was to opt for the greatest possible contrast.
If Xu Jin, a man, disguised himself as a woman, who would guess it was Xu Jin?
However, Qi’s insights on Disguise made Xu Jin change his mind.
Qi said that Disguise not only involved changing one’s appearance, but also that corresponding gestures and habitual behaviors must be altered; otherwise, it was very easy to reveal flaws.
Without deep research and imitation, Qi strongly advised against men disguising as women, young as elderly, or elderly as young.
The principle of Disguise is, if there isn’t extensive research, don’t let the age difference exceed ten years, or adopt an identity with too great a disparity without in-depth experience of that role.
To paint a tiger but resemble a dog would most easily expose oneself.
Xu Jin got it immediately, and understood right away.
Eventually, Xu Jin’s image was a twenty-four or twenty-five-year-old Green-clothed Swordsman.
Not very different from his original identity.
Essentially, just a change of face and outfit was needed.
Besides that, Qi Shanye suggested the most critical point—silhouette!
Many people tend to overlook their silhouette.
It was recommended that Xu Jin slightly change his silhouette during the Disguise, such as hunching or drooping his shoulders, slightly bending his waist, or standing with a sword, to alter the silhouette.
So now, Xu Jin’s appearance was of a twenty-four or twenty-five-year-old Green-clothed Swordsman with a single red headband across his forehead, which instantly gave Xu Jin a flamboyant charm!
As for his cultivation aura, it was not hidden.
The aura of Ninth Layer Star Refining was directly unveiled.
At the age of twenty-four or twenty-five, being at Ninth Layer Star Refining was very common, aligning with the identity of a Loose Cultivator.
And moreover, being weak was the original sin.
Being at Third Level Star Refining, among cultivators, belonged to the weaker category; if the cultivation aura was even lower, it might attract some unexpected troubles.
After leaving the National Taoist Institute, as day broke, Xu Jin directly went to the west city warehouse.
It was the place where Xu Jin had been previously assassinated.
Not to reminisce, but because there was public transportation here.
There were four ways to get to Song State, the first was to rent a one-star or two-star Warhorse, taking more than a day each, and being very exhausting.
The second was to fly there by oneself,
The third was public transportation.
The fourth was Star-picking Tower teleportation.
Teleportation was immediately ruled out.
Firstly, the Rank of the Star-picking Order was not high enough for teleportation via the Star-picking Tower, and secondly, such teleportation could very likely reveal Xu Jin’s true identity.
Xu Jin initially wanted to fly there by himself; he had a Fourth Tier Star Artifact, Star Power, and he had the Candou Platform to replenish it at any time; under smooth conditions, it would take just one and a half hours.
But upon reflection, it seemed too conspicuous.
A young man at Ninth Layer Star Refining, yet capable of Star Stepping.
Anyone paying a bit of attention could see that Xu Jin possessed a Star Artifact.
Because generally, one would need to breakthrough to Fifth Tier to be able to Star Step.
So, he chose public transportation.
Public transport in modern times was not developed, but it still existed between major cities. The big trade fleets’ Starships, as long as one paid Silver, could carry people, a fact Xu Jin had learned early on.
"Song State, young master, an hour later, Yuanfeng Trading Company will have a large Starship flying to Song State, the journey is estimated to take three hours, the one-way price is 600 taels, round-trip price is one thousand taels, how would you like to purchase?"
"Alrighty, one esteemed guest in Yuanfeng Number Two."
After paying the Silver, security immediately escorted Xu Jin to the Starship dock and there, the Steward took charge of handing over the keepsake to the Starship captain and led Xu Jin onto the Starship deck in the middle.
"Young master, since we are a trade ship, the guests’ activity area is limited to the front cabin deck; if there is crossing over, severe cases may encounter attacks from our Ritual Officer, so please be mindful, and do not make it difficult for us."
The Steward explained the precautions and then with a smile, began pitching, "Young master, traveling can be lonely, our Starship also has three Tea Houses; if you wish, you can book in advance and enter to rest."
"Tea House?" Xu Jin was slightly puzzled, hearing it for the first time.
"It’s a small private room, with tea, liquor, and serving maids. An additional fee of five hundred taels is required. The maids serving in the Tea House are from the Wanyi Red House, each skilled exceptionally; as long as the young master is willing, we guarantee you will be thoroughly pleased, of course, the flower tea expense is separate." The Steward leaned closer with a sleazy smile to explain.
Xu Jin instantly understood.
This was essentially private room service, even business-oriented.
The so-called "flower tea expense" was actually prostitution money.
This was playing it fancy.
But just two words—exorbitantly expensive.
Xu Jin smiled and politely declined.
It was better not to be scrutinized on his first time here.
It’s worth mentioning that most of those who boarded the Starship were cultivators, and there were ordinary people as well.
Before departure, about forty passengers came aboard, with cultivation levels ranging from Second Tier Star Casting Realm to Fourth Tier Star Condensing Realm.
During that time, quite a few people attempted to chat and make connections, all politely declined by Xu Jin.
At least half of them had carefully observed Xu Jin with Divine Thought, and Xu Jin didn’t mind.
He had observed every person present with Divine Thought to ensure his own safety.
The journey passed without incident and arrived on time; when they reached the Song State, it was Noon.