Li Chen held little hope for the promises of these powerful aristocratic clans. Besides, he would not stay here long. Once he had earned enough for his journey, it would be about time to leave.
After leaving the Wu Household, Li Chen walked alone through the streets, taking in the character of this city known as Great Chu's Ancient Capital, the city of War Armor. Everywhere he looked, people came and went in a bustle of activity.
The name Armor Capital came from War Armor. As the name suggested, it was a city where many War Armor aristocratic clans gathered, renowned for crafting such equipment.
The You Household, to which You An had belonged, had also built its fortune on this craft. Even now, a direct-line descendant had inherited his grandfather's position, allowing him to remain in the Morning Cloud Celestial Palace and continue serving the Sky City.
The collateral branches of the You Household had been cast out, but only the descendants of a few branches, including You An's, had truly fallen into the dust. Those more closely related to the main line could still establish themselves through the resources passed down by the Grand Artisan and their connections to the Sky City, becoming prominent local families.
Li Chen found an eatery by the street and bought wine and meat. He also questioned the enthusiastic waiter and learned that there was indeed an aristocratic clan named You in this city. It had settled here more than forty years ago and was renowned for manufacturing Heavenly Soldier War Armor and Heavenly General War Armor.
Li Chen had no intention of seeking them out. Even if You An were still alive, he might not have wished to return to this lineage.
Great aristocratic clans inevitably valued the roots over the branches.