The commotion had escalated to the level of a diplomatic incident, no longer something a few young wizards could involve themselves in.
As for whether the Duoh People had ultimately found their lost child at the Forest Goods Market, and how the subsequent events unfolded, Zheng Qing and the others did not continue following the matter.
Considering the large crowd of onlookers, the risk that uncontrollable magical combat might break out at any moment, and the fact that it was nearly time to eat, the three young wizards briefly discussed it and decisively gave up on continuing their shopping, temporarily leaving the Forest Goods Market.
Of course, for convenience's sake, they did not go far. They merely found a clean restaurant beside the market, intending to rest for a while before returning to resume their shopping after the Duoh People had left.
Lunch was simple. Zheng Qing ordered three portions of egg fried rice, along with two small side dishes: celery with bean curd skin and chilled cucumber salad. Their drinks were the broad-leaf tea provided freely by the restaurant.
This humble lunch made the fat man frown deeply as he ate.
"When you're away from home, it's best to be careful. Plain and low-key is the sensible way." Zheng Qing scooped up a spoonful of fried rice and stuffed it into his mouth, then consoled him, "Once we're back, you can buy whatever you want to eat."
"This is Puji Island. First University's gates are less than a thousand meters away... would some blind little thief really come looking for trouble with us?" Fatty Xin tugged at his oversized robe, making the glittering school badge on it even more conspicuous.
Zheng Qing noticed some envious glances from nearby and began to feel that perhaps he had been overly jumpy.