The bustling streets of Sacred Lotus City greeted him with their familiar chatter. Market stalls lined the roads, offering everything from exotic herbs and rare artifacts to delicious street food.
Shen Yuan meandered through the streets, stopping occasionally to observe a particular item or vendor.
He purchased a pouch of fragrant tea leaves from a merchant he vaguely recognized from his last visit and casually went to check up on a winery he remembered.
[Yuan'er, are you going to buy out the entire market here like you did in the outer sect?]
Yue Lan asked in a teasing tone.
"Haha, of course not, I have better things to do now," he said while tasting a different wine.
After an hour of exploring, Shen Yuan made his way toward a quieter part of the city.
The vibrant markets and bustling crowds gradually gave way to serene courtyards and well-maintained residences.
