Chapter 8: Search For The Magnet
Han Yu felt an urgency.
An urgency to get stronger. But to do that, he would need a lot more beast meat than what he could afford with the silver he had.
'There's no other way. I have to get the magnet first.' Han Yu made up his mind and marched out to the riverside with determination.
This time, he took the more 'normal' route and did not go tumbling down the hill like last time. He had no desire to be mistaken for a particularly ambitious rock again.
"You're heading out again?" Once he got to the gate, the guard spoke to him.
"Ah! Guard Shen, having a good day so far?" Han Yu replied with a practiced smile. "And yes, I decided to take a walk. I heard the river looks really nice during sunset." He threw in the excuse with the confidence of a seasoned liar who had read at least one book on scenery descriptions.
"Hmm..." Guard Shen narrowed his eyes, suspicion brewing like old tea. "Very well. But stay out of trouble." He had no reason to stop Han Yu, so he let him be.
"Of course!" Han Yu said as he stepped outside.
"Do remember to return before the sun goes down entirely, though. We'll shut the gates." The guard warned.
"I know, Guard Shen. Trust me, I wouldn't want to stay out after dark and encounter ghosts." Han Yu placed his fist on his chest in mock seriousness.
"More than ghosts, you'd have to worry about beasts." The guard replied.