In Crosswind Bazaar stands the inn Jiyu Tower, run by the famed Chu Shiyi. Known in the jianghu as "Sudden Rai…
In Crosswind Bazaar stands the inn Jiyu Tower, run by the famed Chu Shiyi. Known in the jianghu as "Sudden Rain Stopping", her name stems from the rule she upholds: no matter how fierce the conflict, all strife must cease within her walls. Because of this, treasure hunters bound for the Mistveil Forest often stop here to rest, to form teams, or to gather news. But with high prices for both lodging and meals, many can only sip tea at the roadside stall, gazing longingly at the Tower. Rumors swirl around Jiyu Tower and its enigmatic owner. Some say Chu Shiyi is the twin sister of Chu the Twelfth, an informant of the Nine Mortal Ways. Others claim the striking, cross-dressing innkeeper shares deep ties with Velvet Shade, especially with the Rose of the famed Twenty-Four Seasonal Flowers. Still others whisper that the Faceless Ones incident of Qinghe first happened in Kaifeng at this very inn.