Hearing her 'new' name, Yang Qing wasn't all that surprised. In fact, he had expected as much. It would have been more shocking if her real name had actually been Ming Wa.
Her actions and demeanor—aside from her reckless decision to storm the Bluefin Spine-tailed Swift Escort Agency—all pointed to someone wary of being discovered. People in such situations often went to great lengths to conceal key aspects of themselves, whether it be changing their names, altering their appearances, or even hiding their cultivation realms and auras.
In Xia Fang's case, it seemed like the only changes she made was only to her name. Yang Qing didn't sense any artifacts or techniques altering her physical appearance, nor did he detect any concealment in her cultivation base. She was indeed an eighth-stage Core Formation cultivator with a blue-grade core.
"Nice to officially meet you, Xia Fang," Yang Qing said warmly.
His words elicited a soft, guilt-ridden smile from her, followed by a soft nod.
