Watching the Foundation Establishment female cultivator hurriedly refuse him as if avoiding the plague, Li Qiying was also helpless.
To be honest, the strength she displayed wasn't weak. Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, and a sword cultivator known for aggressive tactics, she was definitely a sought-after figure among heterodox cultivators.
But unfortunately, the problem lay in her being new to the place.
This was also mentioned in the Demon-Locking Tower strategy guide: try not to explore the tower with newcomers.
The reasons are, firstly, the unpredictability of human nature, and secondly, the deeply buried demonic threats.
Overseas cultivators, unbounded by laws, are mostly rebellious and lack understanding and respect for White Tiger City and the Daoist Palace laws upon their arrival. In the Demon-Locking Tower, there's no guarantee they won't commit vicious acts.
