Although Chen Miao had bought a roast chicken, he ultimately left it untouched and ate all three flatbreads instead.
The flatbreads in the Mortal World were surprisingly filling.
After eating, Chen Miao bought two pairs of shoes from a shop, but no clothes.
When he had set out, he had packed a change of clothes to make his bundle look fuller.
With that done, Chen Miao left Twin Bridge Town, following the small-time vendors out of town.
His destination was none other than the river running through Twin Bridge Town.
After seeing a Corpse Retriever fish a body out of the river on his way into Twin Bridge Town that day, Chen Miao had taken a keen interest in it.
If he had found anything on Grave Mountain during the day, he probably would not have returned to Twin Bridge Town. Now, however, the river definitely warranted some exploration.
Once he crossed the bridge, fewer and fewer people remained around him.
Chen Miao found an opportunity to head into the woods, pretending he needed to relieve himself.
He never came back out.
Only after night fell did Chen Miao leave the woods and approach the river.
The first thing he did upon reaching the bank was take off his shoes and clothes and throw them into the water.
After changing into fresh clothes, Chen Miao returned to the woods.
He stopped beside a large tree and activated Mirage-Escape Form. After sending his Mirage Shadow to sit beneath another tree, he opened the booklet.
There was nothing new in the booklet. Aside from the chapters about the Deserted Village, no other chapters had appeared.
Chen Miao turned to the author information page.
Looking at his one jin and two liang of yin virtue, Chen Miao settled his nerves, then placed his