Though Fang Town has Qu Shanling as its protector, compared to them now, his strength is still too weak. If a real crisis occurs, she does have the power to turn the tide. After all, the Fang Family regards her as the Sect Master, and Nanyan Commerce is half hers. She can't just ignore it.
Moreover, the guard mentioned something happened in the Capital. There must be other dangers ahead, so Mu Hanyan decided to first clarify the situation.
Upon entering the town, Mu Hanyan felt a dense cloud of gloom. Whether it was the townsfolk, merchants, or guards hired by foreign chambers of commerce, all wore worried expressions as if a great disaster was imminent.
So preoccupied were they with their thoughts, no one recognized Mu Hanyan's identity.
Not far ahead, a group of merchants surrounded Family Head Fang, speaking quickly. Family Head Fang was wiping sweat and explaining anxiously.
