"Step right up, take a look!"
"Freshly baked flatbread!"
"..."
As Li Chungang entered Lin City, the bustling sounds from both sides of the streets reached him.
Although Lin City was home to many cultivators, there were even more ordinary people. In fact, their numbers were far greater than one might imagine.
For example, not long after Li Chungang set out, he had already seen dozens of beggars, many of them children.
Most absurdly, Li Chungang even encountered a thief—a child who looked six or seven years old. His Origin Stones were inside his Storage Pouch, and since the child failed to steal anything, he did not bother with it.
Under such circumstances, Li Chungang leisurely strolled through the streets, searching for anything valuable. Before he knew it, he had made his way toward the area where the Ascension Pool was located.
Not long after, Li Chungang arrived at the Ascension Pool.
"Finally, I'm here."
Glancing up at the Ascension Pool, Li Chungang's lips curled upward. Without further hesitation, he headed straight inside.
Tap, tap, tap—
His footsteps echoed as Li Chungang entered the Ascension Pool.
To his surprise, the man from Shangqing Sacred Land who had taken the Emperor away last time had returned.
Without hesitation, Li Chungang stepped forward and cupped his fists in salute. "Greetings, Senior!"
"It's you."
The old man glanced at Li Chungang and burped. "I remember you ascended about a month ago, right?"
"By rights, you should be heading to the City Lord's Residence now. Why have you come to my place instead?"
Li Chungang smiled at that.
Rather than answering immediately, he said solemnly, "Senior, I have indeed come here to ask for your help."
"I need to visit the City Lord's Residence, but I needed to come see you first."
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