Passing through the streets, the road ahead was brightly lit by streetlamps, while residents gathered in small groups to cool off and chat.
Bards stood beneath the streetlights, each one like a natural stage. Some recited poetry aloud, while others performed popular island plays in small groups, drawing bursts of applause from the surrounding crowd.
There were also all kinds of vendors carrying shoulder poles and selling local snacks. Though they were not as varied as those in the Modern World, they carried a strong local flavor.
As the crowd thickened, Lilith paused, wanting to pull back her tightly held hand, but Wu Heng still held on to it.
"There are too many people. It doesn't look good," Lilith whispered.
"We're disguised. What are you afraid of?" Wu Heng smiled, pulling her even closer as he led her out of the street and into the crowd.
Lilith could only tug her hat brim lower and follow him in large strides, though her earlobes had turned bright red.
"Sir, buy a flower for your sister!" A little girl carrying a flower basket suddenly darted in front of them, her eyes sparkling.
Wu Heng looked at the flowers in the basket and pointed at the brightest red rose. "I'll take that one."
"Fifteen Copper Coins, sir!" The little girl swiftly took out the flower.
Wu Heng touched his Spatial Ring but could not find any small change, so he simply took out a Silver Coin. "Give me a silver coin's worth."
The little girl's eyes widened in delight. She immediately scooped up a huge bouquet and stuffed it into Lilith's arms. "Thank you, sir! I wish you and your sister happiness!"
Lilith was caught off guard by the armful of flowers. She lowered her head to smell them, and the corners of