The two youths and their beast drew plenty of attention as they walked down the street, mainly because Black Fiend followed behind them with a solemn expression, looking exceptionally imposing.
"What a magnificent ferocious beast! Who are those two? How do they have such an impressive entourage?"
"Perhaps they're princes from some Ancient Nation. Quite a few divine maidens and holy sons have come to Broken Void City these past few days."
Shi Hao paid little attention to the chatter around him. After walking a while, he spotted a large sign ahead.
"Red Dust Flavor? This is the place!"
"Senior Brother Li, go browse first. I'll come find you once I've finished shopping."
Before Li Dao could get a word out, Shi Hao had already vanished from his sight, slipping straight into Red Dust Flavor.
The corner of his mouth curled up. Naturally, he knew Shi Hao wanted to fill his storage bag. He shook his head and, rather than wait, jumped onto Black Fiend's back, settled in, and ambled onward.
The shops hawking their wares along the street did indeed have quite a few good things. Before he had gone far, Li Dao stopped before an herb grower's stall.
"Have a look, young friend."
"These are all top-notch goods brought out of the Hundred Broken Mountains. You certainly won't lose out buying them."
A man with a thick beard rubbed his hands, his eyes gleaming. Seeing no adults around Li Dao, he launched into his sales patter.
Lotus dao patterns flickered in Li Dao's eyes as he examined the somewhat shriveled golden ginseng in his hand, ignoring the stall owner's nonsense.
He lightly brushed his fingertip over the golden ginseng, and a drop of golden liquid seeped out from beneath its shriveled skin.
Sensing the rich vital essence emanating