"Candied hawthorn! Five Copper Soul Coins a skewer—don't miss out as you pass by!"
"Sweet corn buns, four for one Copper Soul Coin!"
"Mingyang Cutlery—durable and reliable!"
"Fresh vegetables straight from the fields! Fresh, delicious, nutritious, and fairly priced!"
As the most prosperous central city on the former Douluo Continent, Shrek City was filled with merchants selling goods from fixed stalls and roaming vendors peddling their wares. To earn a little money, no one spared their voice; everyone shouted out their sales pitches.
As a supercity with a population in the millions, countless people came and went. Some stopped to chat with vendors and, if satisfied, bought something, saving themselves a trip to the market.
Others hurried along, clearly occupied with urgent business. Paying no attention to the vendors' cries, they strode away quickly. After all, they had not even earned money themselves yet—why worry about anyone else?
Though there were many people, the streets remained orderly, clean, and tidy. City Patrol officers passed through on patrol at any time, and people generally got along happily.
"It's been too long since I came back. I'm not even used to it being this lively anymore." Looking at the bustling scene around her, Zhang Lexuan slowed her pace and spoke with interest.
"I wonder what expressions Teacher and the others will have when they see us back." Huo Yuhao chuckled, buying a skewer of Candied Hawthorn each for himself and Zhang Lexuan along the way.
The Candied Hawthorn tasted wonderful. The bright-red hawthorn berries inside paired with the hardened sugar coating outside; one bite was sweet and sour, instantly whetting one's appetite.
"Clang, clang, clang."
As they walked, crisp sounds like metal striking metal suddenly drifted over from the distance. Huo Yuhao and Zhang Lexuan looked toward the source and were