Thinking about the levels of power in the Journey to the West world, Ye Chen found himself standing in front of a grand restaurant. He turned his head and saw the table inside laden with all kinds of dishes. His stomach began to rumble.
Ye Chen had spent all night trading wits with monsters, and he still hadn't had a drop of water, let alone anything to eat.
Before leaving Baozi Shop, he'd considered eating a couple more buns. But when he remembered they were made from human flesh, he'd lost his appetite.
Now, standing outside the restaurant, Ye Chen caught the aroma of wine and food drifting out. His appetite suddenly returned. But he didn't have a single coin on him. Even if he went inside, he'd only get thrown out.
"I should've asked the Earth God for some money," Ye Chen thought. He shook his head. "It probably wouldn't have helped anyway. Those Kami don't eat. What would they want money for?"
After a brief struggle with himself, Ye Chen still walked away from the restaurant. He wanted to go to the Imperial City to find Xuanzang, but with his status, he'd never be allowed in. So he could only go find the Earth God first and ask him for help.
But Ye Chen had only taken a couple of steps when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw a group of constables from the Government Office.
He watched them with curiosity. This was the first time he'd seen constables since entering Chang'an City, so he stopped to wait and see them arrest a criminal.
"Bold murderer up ahead! Don't move!" A man who looked like the constables' leader pointed in Ye Chen's direction. Ye Chen turned to look around, wondering which unlucky