The disciples gathered in groups of three or five in the square, all excitedly discussing the upcoming Sect Grand Tournament as they waited for it to begin.
"Sunflower seeds, boxed meals, medicinal herbs for injuries-we have it all!"
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out.
Li Ping'an called out as he walked, with Old Ox and Run Tu following behind, pushing a cart.
Before long, they attracted plenty of attention.
"Give me some sunflower seeds!"
"How much for a boxed meal?"
"Five Spirit Stones."
"That expensive? Is this meal made of gold?"
"..."
Someone actually doing business at the Sect Grand Tournament venue was truly unprecedented, and novel enough to draw interest.
The retainers who had come to watch the excitement gathered around curiously, buying peanuts, sunflower seeds, and the like.
After a simple opening ceremony, the Sect Grand Tournament finally began.
Li Ping'an wandered around with Old Ox and Run Tu.
Before long, all the peanuts and sunflower seeds had sold out.
He found a shady spot and poured out the remaining sunflower seeds, ready to watch the excitement later.
It was like seeing a buddy who had already secured guaranteed university admission return to high school.
He would lean against the window outside, cheerfully watching his classmates bury themselves in their books inside the classroom.
Then he would go buy a cool soda from the school shop and sit beneath a tree on campus.
As he drank his soda, he would sigh, "I'll never get to experience the taste of the college entrance exam in this lifetime~"
Old Ox handed Li Ping'an some cooling herbal tea.
The summer weather tended to be hot and humid, and their usual meals were rich in meat and fish.
Drinking some cooling herbal tea now and then was good for the