Luo Cheng was returning back to Soaring Cloud City of the Leng Prefecture. This city was situated in the Prince Leng Mansion territory and was in the northern part of the Leng Prefecture.
The Bloodstone forest where Luo Cheng was walking from, was on the western side of Soaring Cloud City.
"Hmm... The previous owner of this body had never shown any outstanding talent for cultivation. Thus, the Leng Mansion had been rather cold to him. If i suddenly show off the power of 2nd Star True Qi Realm to them, i wonder what their reaction would be. They won't think that a demon has taken over his body, right?" Luo Cheng had an amused smile once he thought of that.
Five hours later, Luo Cheng entered Soaring Cloud City. Once inside the city, he didn't go straight over to the Prince Leng Mansion. Instead, he changed his direction towards a famous tavern in the city, Its name was the Deep Sea Inn.
It was a three storey building where only the first 2 floors where available to customers. From the outside, it looked snug, modest, and clean. Large stones and monumental stone pillars made up most of the buildings outer structure. It is near impossible to see through the curtain windows, but the noise from within can be heard outside.
Luo Cheng entered the Deep Sea Inn through the thick, wooden door. The bartender appeared extremely busy as he readied the customers drinks who were talking with each other.
The tavern was as lovely as it was on the outside. Rounded, wooden beams supported the upper floor. The tavern itself appeared packed, but still, Luo Cheng found an empty seat for himself. Once he took his seat, he raised his hand and soon enough, a waiter came to him and asked respectfully "what is your order, sir."
The waiter was quite respectful because he noticed the robes worn by Luo Cheng. There was an emblem of a Golden Dragon on his chest. Even an illiterate person knew that this emblem was only worn by members of the Imperial Family, the lord of this territory.
Although Deep Sea Inn in the Soaring Cloud City was set up by a powerful cultivator, someone who even Prince Leng was wary of. They still had to be respectful to members of the Imperial Family. After all no one could contend against the power of an empire.
Nearly five years ago, there had been a case where a staff of Deep Sea Inn from another branch within Redwood town angered a member of the Leng Mansion. The next day, all staff within that Deep Sea branch disappeared without a trace. Deep Sea Inn didn't say a word and also didn't pursue the matter, they just replaced the whole staff as if nothing had happened.
"Get me your most expensive wine. As for food, bring me pig meat and some salad. Make it extra spicy." Luo Cheng spoke with an emotionless tone. The waiter nodded his head and immediately went back to get the order ready.
Meanwhile, Luo Cheng looked around him and saw a few individuals taking quick glances at him. Once they noticed Luo Cheng's stare, they immediately turned their heads in another direction. There were three men and a woman.
After about 10 minutes or so, Luo Cheng's order arrived. A slight smile appeared on his face as the scent of wine and meat entered his nose.
As the plates were placed in front of Luo Cheng, the waiter politely asked, "Is there anything else i can do for you sir?"
Luo Cheng thought for a moment before he replied, "There is indeed something i want you to do. Ask around if someone is interested in buying an 8th Star High Class Demonic Beast Core."
"What?!! An 8th Star High Class Demonic Beast Core?!!" The waiter couldn't help but exclaim out loud. However, surprisingly, it didn't rech the ears of anyone else in the inn other than Luo Cheng and the waiter.
Luo Cheng had naturally been prepared for the waiter's flabbergasted reaction. He had immediately used his Qi to seal their surroundings to prevent anyone from learning about it. It was relatively easy to do, considering the waiters words weren't empowered by Qi. If there were, Luo Cheng would have to use some more energy, alerting all the other cultivators in the inn.
Luo Cheng didn't really fear them, but didn't want them to disturb his meal right now.
"Yes, an 8th Star High Class Demonic Beast Core. Now, if you shout loudly again, you won't have a head to shout the next time." Luo Cheng casually said as he took a bite off the pig meat.
Meanwhile, the waiter as if it was not the pigs meat being cut but his own heart. He started sweating as he kept himself from saying anything.
While the waiter was scared shitless, Luo Cheng continued to munch on his food. 'How delicious! Fuck! I should have taken over a human body much earlier.'
After Luo Cheng finished chewing the food, he picked up the jar and started gulping the wine directly from it.
"Sir, can i tell this to the manager of this inn? He might be able to assist you even more on the matter." Asked the waiter.
The wine was quite good as well. Luo Cheng soon placed the jar back on the table and stared at the waiter. "Sure. That is not a problem, you can also give my name, Luo Cheng." Luo Cheng's emotionless voice was heard by the waiter.
"Thank you sir." The waiter immediately left once he received the reply but Luo Cheng was wholly focused on eating his food now.
After he was done with his food, he saw a middle aged man approaching him. The man was dressed in a black robe. Unlike the waiter, this man was relatively calm or at least he had reasonable control of his emotions.
"This lowly citizen greets the young lord Luo Cheng. If i knew young lord was coming to the inn, i would have prepared some entertainment for the young lord." He spoke with a polite and respectful voice.
"Skip these useless pleasantries." Luo Cheng calmly said before adding, "what about my task? Did you find someone who is willing to buy it?" Luo Cheng straight away skipped to his matter.
"Actually, young lord, for now, i have only found one person who is interested in buying it. And he is from the Trade Alliance." The manager said.
Luo Cheng said to the manager, "Bring him over. I will talk to him." The manager heard his words and bowed once more before taking his leave.
Meanwhile, Luo Cheng turned his gaze towards his left. He didn't just turn his head randomly. Just a bit earlier, he sensed someone intently staring at him once again, he focused on those 4 people, three men and a woman.
'Are they observing me, or am i just too self conscious' thought Luo Cheng.