It was not until sunset that Lin Sheng left the Treasure Exchange Pavilion with two fully loaded spatial bracelets, while Zhou Chun saw him off with a broad smile.
He then visited several of the city's other larger trading houses to gather the remaining materials.
A full moon hung high in the sky. Night had already fallen.
Lin Sheng headed toward the city gates, quietly vibrating his molten form power as he went. Before long, a dark streak shot over in several swift bursts and plopped down on his broad shoulder.
It was the Meltform Phantom, who had been gone for almost an entire day.
At that moment, Little Black had a fragrant, glistening roast chicken wrapped in his tail.
"Finished already? This king hasn't eaten his fill yet..."
He grumbled, then curled his tail and brought the chicken before him. His tiny mouth abruptly expanded several times over, nearly swallowing up his entire face, and he gulped down the whole chicken in one bite.
A moment later, that hideous maw vanished, restoring his adorable, fluffy appearance. His bright red tongue slipped out to lick the corners of his mouth, and his face still held a look of lingering craving.
"There really are plenty of good things in this city. It's much better than that Sun Radiance City. There are a few old monsters here too, but they all stay tucked away in their own little corners. Very well behaved..."
Little Black belched and spoke. Back in Sun Radiance City, he had never dared act so recklessly. There had been plenty of Wasteland Martial beings in the Inner City, and every one of them had been quite active.
It had been nowhere near as carefree as life here in Tower City.
"If you love eating so much, I'll leave you