Yuan Jihu might appear rough, but he had a discerning heart. He explained that he had visited the Zhang Family first before learning that Jing Yan had gone to see Gao Lan. He was clarifying this point because he feared Jing Yan might suspect him of having his men follow Jing Yan.
Jing Yan observed Yuan Jihu's friendly and kind demeanor and felt genuinely puzzled. He still couldn't be certain why Yuan Jihu had changed his attitude toward him. However, Jing Yan also felt it was inappropriate to directly inquire about it.
"Is Mr. Jing Yan from Donglin City?" Yuan Jihu paused slightly before asking with a tentative smile.
"Yes, I am from Donglin City." When he heard Yuan Jihu's question, Jing Yan suddenly understood—Yuan Jihu must have investigated him.
"Donglin City is a wonderful place! Although I have never visited, I have often heard of it. The Black Stone Mountain Range there attracts countless adventurers every day to enter and hunt."