The market buzzed with voices.
Zhou Wu followed Li Ping'an from a distance.
Li Ping'an looked this way and that, and before long, he was carrying a great many medicinal herbs.
Though they were all the cheapest ones.
Li Ping'an held them beneath his nose and sniffed, seemingly quite satisfied with his purchases.
Zhou Wu frowned as he studied the herbs from afar. Even someone like him, who had only a smattering of medicinal knowledge, recognized them all.
It had to be said, finding such things at Demon-Suppressing Pass must have taken Li Ping'an some effort.
Li Ping'an headed back with the medicinal herbs.
Zhou Wu continued following from a distance.
One ahead, one behind, they passed through the bustling market.
Suddenly, Zhou Wu stopped.
The figure ahead had vanished. Instinctively, he swept the area with his Divine Sense, yet still found no trace.
Hmm?
A hand settled on his shoulder.
Zhou Wu's expression stiffened slightly.
"...M-Mr. Li..."
"Why are you following me?"
Zhou Wu turned around and looked at Li Ping'an's expression. He did not seem angry.
"I... I..."
For a moment, Zhou Wu could not get the words out.
"Are you that eager to find someone to fight?"
Zhou Wu cupped his fist and said solemnly, "Please grant me your instruction!"
Zhou Wu was known as the Martial Fool, and few could match his fists.
He had traveled countless miles to Demon-Suppressing Pass.
All to find someone worth throwing a punch at.
He had originally intended to seek out Gu Xizhou, but Gu Xizhou's whereabouts were elusive.
Encountering Li Ping'an here, whose fame had recently soared, was also something that excited him.
Li Ping'an fell silent for a moment before saying, "I could find you an opponent."
"Hmm?"
"But you must agree to one condition."
A slightly suspicious