Walking out of the Golden Leaf Bookstore, Loran Hill had a bag in his hand, which contained the books he had just bought.

Looking at the sky surrounded by tall roofs, it was probably just after noon, so Loran Hill started looking for a place to eat.

Although she had seen many familiar Western restaurants along the way, she wanted to try Luojing's oriental cuisine this time. After walking and stopping on the street for a while, she finally stopped at an octagonal building.

This eight-story building is constructed entirely of pale cherry-colored and white bricks, with a roof paved with cyan tiles. Below the eaves hang slabs of white jade. These slabs, with their beautiful light gray veins and roughly diamond-shaped patterns, hang in a line along the eaves. When the wind blows, they create a clear, soothing sound, like water hitting rocks in a mountain stream.

After entering the treasure building, several waiters in light white clothes came over. After asking some questions, they led the girl to the third floor.

"Please come this way. It's quieter on the third floor."

The girl then stepped onto the stairs and walked upstairs step by step.

Soon after we sat down, the waiter brought a menu with the names of the dishes written in colorful notes, and small black words next to them, introducing the ingredients and characteristics of the dish.

The young girl flipped open the newer booklet and was immediately struck by the sheer variety and complexity of the dishes. These recipes included not only common vegetarian dishes like rice, porridge, dim sum, preserved meats, sauces, vegetables, and soups, but also meat dishes like roasted, smoked, grilled, deep-fried, steamed, boiled, and mixed dishes. The ingredients ranged from simple garden veggies to rare delicacies from the land and sea. On the back of the booklet were even listed over a dozen dishes with extraordinary powers.

It should be said that it is worthy of being Luojing. As the most prosperous city in the Plantagenet Dynasty, it is also the city where the most dignitaries gather. The richness of food here is beyond many people's imagination.

Looking at the dazzling menu, Loran Hill closed it for the time being and then asked directly.

"Can you recommend any seasonal dishes recently? Also, bring me a bowl of mixed stir-fried beans. The little guy next to me is hungry too."

"Okay, it's really autumn season with yellow crabs these days. What do you think?"

Crab? Loran Hill recalled the last time he and Katie caught crabs on the beach. Although the crabs tasted okay, they didn't seem to have much meat.

"Let's change it." The girl shook her head.

"How about the osmanthus mandarin fish soup?"

The meat of mandarin fish is tender, delicious, with few bones and rich meat. It is rich in nutrients. It is a relatively precious fish in the dynasty and is loved by many people.

"Let's go with this." Loran Hill nodded, and then, at the waiter's recommendation, ordered a small plate of flat-cut pork with gold and silver flowers.

"This is also made with fresh crabs, but only the crab roe and crab meat are used. There is no need to remove the shells, so it is more convenient to eat." He introduced one after another.

"Well, that's all." The girl nodded, then sat quietly at the table waiting.

Because it was past dinner time, the third floor was relatively quiet. Only three or four tables were occupied, and the rest were empty. From his seat by the window, Loran Hill could easily overlook the bustling street below.

Various styles of carriages travel through the streets. In addition to the common trucks, there are also many valuable carriages. Many of them are made of fine sandalwood, carved with intricate patterns, and pulled by dragon horses with scales, which is very luxurious.

The sky above wasn't entirely empty either. Riders on giant dragons would often descend from the clouds, parading overhead. These elite dragon riders, clad in vibrant crimson armor, were all above Sequence 5. Combat power was a fusion of human and dragon, allowing them to easily defeat Sequence 6 monsters. Even Sequence 6 true disciples would struggle against multiple Red Sparrow Dragon Riders.

The Red Sparrow Dragon Riders are the imperial guards directly under the royal family. It is because of their existence that this huge city with millions of people and countless hidden extraordinary people can always maintain a relatively good state of public security.

Just as Loran Hill was getting a little bored waiting, she heard a commotion from the street below and she couldn't help but turn her head.

A group of people with unusual appearances and clothing walked down the street. They were tall, sturdy, and their bones seemed much thicker, towering over the others. Their faces and shoulders were painted red or white, and their clothing was mostly made of animal skins, making them easy to move around in while also keeping them cool.

"See that group of people over there who are a little tanned?" The residents on the street whispered.

"I see. Where do these people come from? Why are their physiques so different from ours?" asked the companion.

"It seems you won't be staying in Luojing for long. These people are probably from Baimanzhou. Their bloodline is quite different from ours in the heart of Luojing."

"Bai Manzhou, I don't know much about that place, but I heard there are a lot of monsters."

"That's true, but the extraordinary people who grew up in such an environment are also particularly fierce. There's even a door-to-door sect that was born in the area."

"Shangmen? That's impossible. There are 134 continents in the world, but only 36 of them are Shangmen. All of them have profound heritage. How could they possibly appear in such a remote corner?" His companion hurriedly shook his head.

"Alas...this is not easy to explain, but it is indeed true." Then the two men quietly avoided and watched the group of people passing by from a distance.

Loran Hill held the crowned chrysanthemum and looked at the group of people from afar. All of them were above level five in strength, and most of them were in the demon sequence or the war sequence. The man in the lead had immense power in his body. In the perception of the soul, he was like a dragon and an elephant. Walking through the streets, he made people feel afraid.

Baimanzhou? I seem to have heard of them. Then they should come from Huxiao Jiuhuang Mountain. Luo Lanxier recalled Gu Lie's recent introduction. Although Huxiao Jiuhuang Mountain was not well-known in the heart of the Central Plains, as one of the sects, its members were extremely tenacious and fought to the death, which was quite amazing.

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