Chapter 88: Finding Zhou [1]
Evening had settled over the town like a gentle veil, and the skies began to darken with a faint lavender hue.
After the emotional rollercoaster of writing Ban’s heartfelt letter and stuffing himself with overly sweet choco-chip cookies — Yu Xuan decided to keep things simple for the rest of the day.
He’d have an early dinner, rest well, and deliver the letter to "Zhou" tomorrow. After that, only one mission would remain: beast hunting.
That one, at least, felt more straightforward.
With that plan in mind, he strolled casually through the middle district. The streets were still lively with cultivators, the glow of spiritual lanterns beginning to light up in succession as the sun dipped lower. Eventually, he made his way toward the inner district, where the vibe shifted from residential calm to full-blown commercial chaos.
There were no houses here, just rows and rows of specialized shops and vendor stalls. Tailors offered enchanted robes that never wrinkled. Alchemists sold pills that could suppress hunger for days — or promised great stamina. Talisman makers hawked defensive slips with loud promises like "Block a sword with a sticker!"
And of course, the mission hall too was in the inner district.
Yu Xuan’s accommodations were conveniently located between the middle and inner districts, so the walk wasn’t far. He wandered aimlessly at first, letting the lights and smells guide him. That’s when a curious red-and-white sign caught his eye.
UFC – Ultra Fried Chicken.
The logo showed a young woman in pristine white robes, smiling while holding a tray of golden-brown chicken wings.
[A/N: Pizza is a gift option but not Chicken. I demand a Chicken.]