The busiest part of the city, with the greatest concentration of shops, was the eastern district, also known as the East Market. Many renowned businesses from the Chu Kingdom had branches here, with hundreds of shops large and small specializing in pills, magical artifacts, talismans, and formations.
Liu Yu was in no hurry. He strolled along leisurely, taking in many sights unlike those around the Primordial Yang Sect.
Only after nearly an hour did Liu Yu arrive at the East Market.
He was greeted by bustling crowds and street after street, several dozen in all. Shops large and small sold every variety of goods, and pavilions, terraces, and multistoried buildings of every kind were on display.
"Many Treasures Pavilion," "Thousand Talisman Pavilion," "Pill Fragrance Tower," "Heavenly Craft Shop."
At a glance, Liu Yu spotted many familiar shop names. These were all large businesses with good reputations throughout the Chu Kingdom.
An idea stirred in his mind, and he entered the Pill Fragrance Tower, which specialized in selling pills.
As soon as he entered, a shop assistant came forward to greet him. Seeing the token hanging at Liu Yu's waist, the assistant spoke with great respect:
"Welcome to our shop, Senior."
"What sort of pills are you looking for, Senior?"
This city was under the Primordial Yang Sect's control. Having a sect affiliation made things easier and spared him considerable trouble, so Liu Yu had hung his token at his waist before going out.
An assistant working for a top business in the Chu Kingdom like the Pill Fragrance Tower naturally had a discerning eye, so it was hardly surprising that arrogance gave way to deference.
"Do you sell pills that improve cultivation in the Foundation Establishment Realm?"
Liu Yu spoke calmly.
He had no intention of buying anything and merely