Since Qi Xuansu was trying to get familiar with the Imperial Capital, he decided to go out and explore alone. He figured he might see more that way because bringing a large entourage through the streets would likely draw attention and reveal nothing.0

So Qi Xuansu took off his formal robes that symbolized his identity as a fourth-rank Jijiu Daoist master and changed into a popular type of everyday clothing that all social classes wore as casual attire. After giving a few instructions to Wang Chongnian and Ke Qingqing, he left Yuhuang Palace looking like a commoner.1

On top of that, his years of traveling the world had given him a certain grounded and rugged look, making it hard to tell he was actually a Daoist. A flowerbed Daoist would still exude a typical Daoist aura even in plain clothes. That was because flowerbed Daoists often had a sense of superiority over non-cultivators. Thus, they were often disconnected and haughty. 0

Since Yuhuang Palace occupied all of the Xuanshang North District, stepping outside meant leaving the district altogether. The Imperial City was to the south, Wuliang Northwest District in the west, Duxian Northeast District in...0