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Chapter 15 - Mysterious antique shop

Rou Hua Heng was walking aimlessly, wondering about the two men she had met in the room. She suddenly understood why she hadn't noticed the strangeness of the room earlier.

~That place was loaded with oppressing aura, and I had no idea, ah? That duo is quite powerful! Phew! I'm glad I got out soon, because otherwise...I don't think I can escape safely but to think those two guys didn't even chase me so I'm safe hehehe~

Hua Heng noticed she was standing in front of an old door while roaming aimlessly.

~Huh? This is strange; I thought I was on the right path, so why is there suddenly a shop?~

The door was old, the wood pattern was almost invisible, and she thought that one punch would turn it to dust at any time, but she quickly felt something coming out of the old door. Even though it's very old, it has a very clear vibe that makes people want to touch it.

Rou Hua Heng was tempted to open the door, but she hesitated.

~What if what's inside would be a trap? Or is it a beast waiting to pounce on me?~

Rou Hua Heng or Wuxia was always intrigued by unexpected objects and situations, so she excitedly turned the doorknob and opened it.

~Beast or not I'm not afraid!~

*Shua*

The first thing she saw was a counter with an old man sleeping. The attached bells chimed and the old man woke up, he saw someone come to his shop.

~Finally a customer! ~His eyes glowed in glee and smiled widely

"Aye?"-Hua

"Hello, young lady, welcome to my shop. Come see if there are items you like or ask this old man what you want and I will try my best to see if there are any," the old man remarked, beaming at his 100th customer.

Rou Hua Heng stiffens and seems surprised when the old guy discovers her true gender. She looks at the old man who is smiling so brightly in her direction and can't help but smile wryly.

~This was no regular old man, aye! It makes me uneasy that he can tell my gender so quickly, and that there seems to be some sort of sinister aura about him. Should I go forward or not...~

She nods and walks over to the place. The shop was plain on the outside and inside, but if you look closely, you will notice that there are three ancient large shelves with various items exhibited, including books, sticks, swords, bows, arrows, antique maps, armor, and little boxes in various styles.

" Feel at ease and let your time to look to the thing you are looking for, lady" the old man smiled like a buddha

"Hmmm" She looked at the old man for a second before she turned her attention around

Rou Hua Heng begins to circle the entire area, fascinated.

"Hmmm, these are swords, and look at those scratches seeing how many battlefields this sword has been in."

" Those words were not bad as well they are also a carry a bit of negative curse so do try to avoid touching them, lady," the old man said

"..."- Hua

"Oh, this spear isn't bad, but I already have one."- Hua

"What exactly is this?" she looked at a certain bottle with yellowish liquid and an undistinguished creature inside

"Ahh that is a medicine for men who can't get their third leg to stand up" the old man grinned

" If the lady wants it for your future husband then I can give a huge discount"- old man

"... no thanks I rather chop that" Hua Heng laughs

~So you mean old man if I can't make my future husband's third leg to stand up? Hmph! If that man can't even get hard just looking I rather chop it and make him an eunuch~

She looked at and touched various things, but nothing piqued her interest. She arrives at the books area and notices a large number of antique books.

~What a vast quantity of books! I want to see anything or two that will help me comprehend some ancient practices.~

She began scanning the old books.

Geography

Beast book

Healing books

Herbs

Plants

Martial arts

Yes! Martial arts! Finally!

She began to read through the ancient books for amusement, sighing at any book that caught her sight. She abandons martial arts and begins to collect books on beast herbs and healing books until something fell from the shelf where she obtained the beast book, a yellow book with an old title on the front.

Unlimited spirit energy

When Hua Heng saw them, her eyes sparkled like stars. Hua Heng is thrilled to have finally found a good book, so she picks it up. As she picks up the book, she notices a glimmer in the corner of her eye.

" What's that?"