"We will soon get to see the government offices here. I know the general outline, but I cannot speak of it lightly, because it concerns the laws of heaven and earth in this continent. Besides, my previous understanding came from looking down from on high and was not very deep. This time, walking the Human Path with you, Fellow Daoist, and climbing step by step, we are bound to gain different insights."
As Three Talents Fire spoke, he raised a hand in summons. A crisp crack came from the side as a strange arm extended from the wall, its hand holding a teacup.
Taking the cup, Three Talents Fire opened its lid and gently blew out the mist within. Then he smiled. "This continent is truly interesting. In all things, it values only money, silk, and goods. As long as one has money, whatever one does is considered lofty, praised by others, and seen as holding profound meaning. Conversely, it is deemed shabby; even a person of peerless character will be despised. Thus, in order to ascend to Sky City, no one knew how many people had cast aside their conscience. Yet even so, all their actions had to be carried out within the bounds permitted by official law. Otherwise, they would be suppressed at once! It is even harsher than the laws of the Legalist School!"
"Actually, I have recently studied some of the legal statutes here as well, and found clear Legalist School imprints within them." Qiu Yan followed suit, taking a cup of tea from the side and sipping it slowly. "Over these past few days, I have also used the historical records of the Insight Eye Mohist Gate to learn the broad outline of this place's history. I found that it bears similarities to Donghua. It