Wang Chen, Apprentice Jailor (Part 1)

The light rain on Heaven Street moistened like crisp pastry; from afar the grass looked green, but up close it vanished.

A fine drizzle fell from the sky. Wang Chen held an oil-paper umbrella as he walked along the long street.

Unhurried, neither fast nor slow.

He had arrived in Yongle Immortal City half a month ago, yet he still had not had his fill of this city's unique scenery.

There was wind and rain within the Immortal City. It was said that this had been the result of a Nascent Soul True Immortal overruling all objections; otherwise, relying on formations, they could have made the seasons unchanging throughout the year.

Wang Chen also liked this changeable weather. It accorded with the way of nature.

His steps stopped before a tavern bearing the sign "Xu Ji."

Putting away his oil-paper umbrella, Wang Chen entered the establishment and said to the owner behind the counter, "Shopkeeper, please bring me a pot of Jing Hongshao and half a jin of sliced Barbarian Bull Tendon."

As he spoke, he placed a Medium Spirit Stone on the counter. "Pack up another identical order."

"Right away!"

The plump tavern owner smiled broadly. "Please wait a moment, honored guest. Your wine and meat will be served shortly."

Wang Chen nodded and found a seat by the window.

The waiter brought over a steaming cup of Spiritual Tea. As he savored it, he recalled his experiences over the past half month.

It all felt a little unreal.

Half a month ago, Wang Chen had entered Yongle Immortal City with the Golden Coupon and Pill Scroll. In order to obtain a place in the immortal registry, he had come to the Prison Department seeking employment, only to be taken directly to the dungeon by a Golden Core True