Lord of Shang

As the political center of the Shang Kingdom, Shangqiu would have been the capital of a nation in later generations.

Even on the outskirts, the number of commoners living there was not small.

With Yu Chen and Tongming's cultivation, even a cursory look took the time of an incense stick to burn. As time passed, a few curious children gathered around them.

They merely watched from afar without coming too close, seemingly curious about Yu Chen's identity.

Most of the time, when these children were noticed by their parents, they were immediately dragged away.

Yet some children, whether because their parents were absent or for other reasons, continued watching from afar even as nearby adults cursed at them. Every so often, they ran behind some cover and cautiously poked out their little heads, putting on the look of "you can't see me" while openly staring at Yu Chen and Tongming.

Noticing this, Tongming frowned slightly and said to Yu Chen, "Daoist friend, these places outside are merely stalls set up by some of Shangqiu's citizens. There is nothing particularly interesting about them. The place we are going next is a market built by some of Shangqiu's nobles. There are quite a few things inside that I have been coveting for a long time."

Hearing Tongming's words, Yu Chen said nothing more and followed him with some curiosity through a gateway into a new district. Before they entered, the two soldiers guarding the gate merely cast Tongming and Yu Chen cold glances before ignoring them.

But when the child following Yu Chen was glared at by one of the soldiers, Yu Chen's expression changed slightly. He flicked a finger, sending a wisp of clear light into the child's body to mend the soul that had been harmed by the impact.

Then