At this moment, Loran Hill was following the traveling merchants and walking into this relatively prosperous city.
On both sides of the bluestone-paved streets, you can see many small vendors selling goods on the roadside, including wild vegetables from the mountains, mallards with their feet tied, spotted snakes covered in fine nets, bluish-white beans and other mountain products, as well as white tofu, lotus seed paste cakes, and oven-baked pancakes.
As we got further away from the city gate and closer to the bustling area of the city, the number of small vendors gradually decreased, and were replaced by shops with hanging signboards.
Although the names were different, the girl could roughly guess what the store sold by looking at the items on display. Some sold paper, pens, inkstones, and inkstones, some sold simple porcelain and pottery, some sold seasonings and spices, and some sold clothes and jewelry.
"Moo--" With the long cry of Qiuniu, the team slowly stopped.
"Then this is the place. There is a large open space in this post station, which can hold a lot of goods and is relatively safe." The leader of the traveling merchants said so and turned around.
"Where are you two going next? If it's not on your way, I'm afraid we'll have to say goodbye here."
"We will rest for two days and then go to the capital of Minzhou. I'm afraid it won't be on our way." Yu Baichou clasped his fists to his chest and saluted.
"Thank you for your care along the way. We will walk on our own from now on." As he spoke, the girl beside him also bowed her head in greeting.
"Then I wish you a safe journey." The merchant leader nodded, and after a simple return of greeting, he walked into the post station with everyone else.
Seeing this group of traveling merchants gradually entering the yard, Yu Baichou and Luo Lanxier continued to walk forward. They also had to find a place to rest and inquire about the news.
Two hours later, the two settled down and had a meal of freshly made dragon beard noodle soup.
"Do you want to go to the inner courtyard later?"
After dinner, Yu Baichou asked the girl, and seeing that she didn't seem to understand, he explained.
"It's a place that sells items related to practitioners. However, this city is not big, so the variety of items may not be as complete as in the provincial capital."
"Yes." The girl nodded with interest.
"Then let's go."
Afterwards, Yu Baichou took the girl out onto the street, briefly asking passersby along the way, and then walked in one direction. They arrived at a tall red archway, exchanged two silver rings, and entered.
Compared to the places where ordinary people go shopping outside, the shops here are much more luxuriously decorated. In some of the shops, you can even hear the sound of gold and jade jingling, which is very pleasant to the ear.
The girl saw the intricately carved, vibrant buildings of the "Chuan Gu Qing Yu Zhai," the "Tian Yi Bai Xiang Pavilion," the "Wuse Chan Si Lou," and the "Zhu Yin Miao Yu Fang." Simultaneously, ripples of Yuanli, large and small, appeared on both sides of the street.
The people walking on the streets were also different from those in the outside world, wearing all kinds of strange clothes. Some were completely black, with cloaks like black wings covered with layers of feathers. Some wore jade crowns with swaying beads and walked like the wind. Some wore red sleeves with silk threads like fire, bright and dazzling.
"That clothing is probably made from the fire rat fur of Shannan Island. It is self-purifying and does not burn in fire, so it is very popular with some people. If you are a practitioner who is good at fire-related practices, wearing that clothing will also be beneficial to your practice."
[Crimson Fur Coat] (Gold, Excellent): Woven from the fur of the Fire Rat (also known as the Fire Beast), it remains unburned in flames, adding to its blaze. Its tough, fire-resistant material can withstand most low-level attacks, yet it's lightweight and comfortable, offering protection from both heat and cold, making it a beloved item.
[Fat White Jade Hairpin] (Bronze Level, Excellent): Made of seed jade from the Jade River in West Kunlun, it is carved and refined according to its texture and has a good effect of nourishing the mind and concentrating energy.
Loran Hill blinked, looked at the data appearing on the virtual screen, and had a rough evaluation in his mind.
It looks really good. She wonders when she can get one like this. She unconsciously thinks of the scene in the game in her previous life. It would be even better if she could make it herself.
"Don't rush to buy it, just take a look first. You'll probably have to go through a lot along the way. Why don't you buy a simple technique and try it out first, Miss. As long as it doesn't exceed the third level, you can disperse at any time and practice the true teachings of the faction."
"Is there anyone selling methods of cultivation?" The girl blinked.
"Haha, well, those who can cultivate to a high level are definitely extremely precious, but those at a lower level are not that rare. It's just that the methods circulated outside are generally not very complete, and their effects are not as good as the complete set of inheritance within the sect."
"After all, the major sects have all been continuously improved through generations of experimentation, so there are few shortcomings in any aspect. Moreover, they are comprehensive, and you can learn any part you want at any time without conflicting with your current practice. However, the scattered methods outside are not so good. It is difficult to find people who practice the same method as you."
“Besides, sometimes, when you practice certain methods to a very deep level, there will be hidden pitfalls that are difficult to detect.”
"Will the major factions communicate with each other? Will they fall behind if they work in isolation for a long time?" the girl asked curiously.
"Of course we will exchange ideas. The three most famous events are 'Swordsmanship Duel in the Red Tower of the Deep City,' 'Discussion of Hearts Under the Purple Banyan Tree,' and 'Song Contest of the Ten Thousand Miles of Bamboo Mountains and Seas.' However, we can only be spectators at these events. Those who take the stage are all the proud children and extraordinary talents from the most blessed places in the world."
"Okay, let's stop talking about it and go take a look." After saying that, Yu Baichou strode forward, as if he was afraid that the girl would continue to ask questions and the little ink and knowledge in his stomach would be used up.
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