After the Vidyadhara and Alchemy Commission members had all been subdued by the Cloud Knights, Bailu cautiously poked her head out and asked, "Have they all left?"
"Come out, don't worry. The Cloud Knights took them away," Xiao Xi said patiently.
Only then did Bailu relax. "Thank you, big sisters. I'm the Scion of Medicinal Sprites from the Alchemy Commission. If either of you ever suffers a sprain, catches a cold, or comes down with a fever, you can come to me. I'm quite good at medicine."
"Thank you, Scion of Medicinal Sprites. Your title is practically legendary throughout the Luofu Xianzhou," Stelle said with a smile.
"Well... I'm not quite that amazing." Bailu's cheeks flushed slightly, and Stelle's praise made her a little bashful.
Xiao Xi couldn't resist patting Bailu on the head. She gently invited her, "Do you have anything else to do later? If not, would you like to come explore Aurum Alley with Stelle and me?"
Bailu's eyes lit up at once. "Sure, sure! I know all about the good food and fun places on the Luofu Xianzhou. I can be a guide for you, Sister Xiao Xi and Sister Stelle. I promise you'll have a wonderful time." Bailu spoke confidently.
"In that case, we'll have to trouble you to be our guide, Scion of Medicinal Sprites. Let's go! Our destination: Aurum Alley," Stelle said with a smile.
The place where Stelle and Xiao Xi had met Bailu was already quite close to Aurum Alley. They hadn't walked for long before they could see their destination in the distance.
But when they actually arrived, Xiao Xi and Stelle found that the place looked very different from what they'd seen in the magazines. How to put it? It seemed a little run-down.
The street wasn't particularly bustling. On the contrary, not many people came here to stroll around. There were quite a few shops, but some of them had already closed.
Bailu wasn't discouraged by any of that. On the contrary, she enthusiastically led Xiao Xi and Stelle into the street.
As soon as they entered, the three of them headed straight for the food stalls in Aurum Alley. Bailu excitedly told them, "Here we are, here we are! This is Aurum Alley's food hub!
"Big sisters, let me tell you, Aurum Alley is best known for having so much delicious food." Bailu spoke while gesturing, her excitement plain to see.
"The local Jianghu cuisine here is so authentic. If you want to taste authentic Jianghu cuisine on the Luofu these days, this is the place to go."
"Got it, got it. Hehe, are you a little glutton? You're practically drooling," Stelle teased with a laugh when she saw Bailu's reaction.
"Ahem! I-I'm not! Anyway, just follow me. I'll make sure you have a great time."
"Sure. I see a food stall up ahead. Bailu, why don't you sit in the chair nearby and wait for a bit? You can consider it payment for being our guide. Stelle and I will cover the bill today."
"Really? Thank you, big sister!" Bailu cheered.
Xiao Xi and Stelle walked up to the food stall Bailu had recommended. "Boss, my friend and I are visiting, and we'd like to try the local food. What would you recommend?"
"Ah, you've come to the right person! Is this your first time on the Luofu? My shop has been here for hundreds of years. We use only the finest ingredients, and I guarantee you'll love the taste. Here, try a sample first. Once you've tasted it, I'll pack up anything you like for you." The owner spoke warmly to Xiao Xi and Stelle.