Chapter 180: Chapter 171: Passing the City Gate

The women questioned were taken aback, looking at Xi Ye as if they were looking at a creature from another world. Everyone had grown up from a baby, and it was likely that Xi Ye had not; however, it was also possible that he, a little prince from the Demoniac Realm, simply did not understand the local dialect.

However, Xi Ye's persistent questioning reminded Lin Suqing of an important point.

"I apologize for interrupting your conversation," said Lin Suqing as he pulled Xi Ye to the side. He courtesied to the women with hands clasped and asked, "We are travelers passing through from the south, and wonder if you might share some details with us to help us avoid any trouble."

"It's your elder brother who knows how to speak," the woman previously called auntie by Xi Ye glanced at him and warmly said to Lin Suqing, "Are you worried about being suspected because you are outsiders? I don't think that should be a concern."