Chapter 88: Benefits
Chapter 88: Benefits
Zheng Fa felt like he’d been forced into an unhappy arranged marriage.
He and the chubby senior brother, Han Qi, exchanged silent, awkward glances.
“May I ask Senior Brother’s name?” Zheng Fa finally broke the uncomfortable silence.
“Han Qi,” the senior brother replied, taking a deep breath to adjust his demeanor before standing up. “I’ll take you to collect your identification token.”
As they walked, Zheng Fa observed the surroundings more closely than he had the day before. His initial impression of Jiushan Sect had been fleeting, but now, with a proper look, he found certain aspects puzzling.
He lived near the valley entrance, which was the most bustling part of the sect. From the port onward, the streets were teeming with people.
The western side of the valley seemed to be the residential area. Zheng Fa’s own courtyard, though small, was one of the higher-end buildings here. In contrast, many of the houses were cramped one-story dwellings, with little space between them and an eclectic mix of architectural styles that gave the area a chaotic, crowded feel.
The eastern side appeared to be a market. Rows of small, uniform houses lined the streets, their occupants hawking goods amid a cacophony of bargaining, shouting, and laughter.