Roughly two weeks had passed since the encounter with the pirates and Jian Wei had told Zhang that they should be approaching land soon.

Jian Wei had withdrawn a map from his interspatial ring and showed Zhang that they most likely would dock at a city called Red Mist city.

Red Mist city was located on the southern coast of the warring states area and had been under the control of the Jin clan for centuries. However, many people wished to claim the city as their own.

The Red Mist city currently possessed the 4th largest standing army in the warring states region making it a force to be reckoned with. Besides that, fact Red Mist city also housed one of the many branches of the Golden Lotus auction houses.

The Golden Lotus served as an auction house for the wealthy and powerful. It auctioned off many things that people sought after. Such as rare weapons and armor to even tamed demonic beasts. If one had money theyd be able to buy pretty much anything at the Golden Lotus auction house.

And since a branch office of the auction house was situated within Red Mist city no one would dare to openly invade it.

This was because most of its wealth fell into the pockets of three certain families. Although the citizens lived happy lives there was no way they could afford to buy anything from a Golden Lotus auction house so there was never one set up.

This made Zhang want to see one of the auction houses for himself.

A few days later Red Mist city could be seen far off in the horizon. It had massive walls that encircled the city and ran into the water.

Having these walls meant that during storms ships could safely dock inside without worry about being washed away by the tides.

Besides the walls Zhang could see a huge castle on top of a hill in the middle of the city. Most likely this was the lords castle.

Wait why arent we sailing into the harbor? Yuying who was standing beside Zhang asked in a perplexed tone.

Soon after a small boat could be seen coming out from the harbor toward them. Once the small boat reached their ship the sailors tossed down a rope ladder. And up from the boat came an armored soldier and following after him were nine more soldiers.

Milord we are a merchant ship that originally wished to come to the great Red Mist city to trade. But sadly we were attacked by pirates at sea and lost all of our cargo. Yan Li quickly replied.

Clearly they do not look like sailors nor are they dressed like merchants. The soldier stated.

Yes sir this is my father in laws ship and this is my husband and this is my lords other wife. Yuying said as she walked up toward the soldiers.

Before when Yuying was standing by Zhang her hair had covered her face and they did not get a good look at her. However, as she got closer the soldiers became mesmerized at her beauty.

Yes sir this ship is my fathers he below deck and these two are my wives. Zhang said as he walked up with Ai next to him.

We will commence the inspection now have everyone come above deck and wait, A soldier ordered.

Besides two soldiers who were left behind to stand guard the rest of the soldiers went to inspect the ship. If anything odd happened the soldiers above deck would shoot up flares signaling that the inspection failed. Once that happened a naval fleet stationed within the gates would sail out and attack the ship.

Once the soldiers got off the ship began slowly heading into the harbor.

No that would not be the case. If they found out our identities, we would most likely be imprisoned and used as bargaining chips. Remember all the powers within the warring states region wish to dominate one another. If they had the chance they would want to occupy Aurora city. Jian Wei replied

Excuse me could you please tell us where the best inn in the city is? Zhang asked a man who was passing by.

Yes we are traveling merchants. Jian Wei said as he walked up from behind Zhang.

Thank you very much. Zhang said to the man as he man walked off.

Of course take your time. We will dine together later at the hotel. Jian Wei said to Zhang

Not knowing which clothing store to go to Zhang picked the busiest one. This store stood three stories tall and had many people coming in and out. They had some very exquisite clothes on display in the front of the store which attracted a lot of wealthy looking people.

Zhang saw a middle aged lady standing by a counter and decided to ask for some help. There were so many clothes the trio did not know what to even start.

She glanced at him from head to toe and said I think you should try another store. Im sorry but I dont think youd be able to afford anything here.

Cant afford? Zhang said in a somewhat angry voice.

There are plenty people who are extremely rich but wear shabby clothes, while there are also extremely poor people pretend to be wealthy.

Brother let's go... Ai said as she tugged on his sleeve. She knew that he wasnt very happy with the ladys attitude so it would be best to leave.

Cant afford? Hmph! Zhang said as he looked at the lady.

From behind the crowd an elderly man walked out. Seeing this man, the middle aged lady was somewhat afraid.

You dont have to come back to work here anymore. The elderly man said coldly.

Seeing this Zhang felt kind of sorry for the lady. Although she tried to chase him off he did not wish for anyone to lose their job because of them.

Yes please bring help us pick out some clothes as for that lady I think she learned her lesson. I think if you could give her a second chance that would be good. Zhang replied.

Th-thank you young master. The lady said with tears in her eyes and then walked off to another part of the store.

They walked to a staircase leading to the 2nd floor and then to the 3rd floor. The 1st floor had common clothes and were where most people spent their money. Whereas the 2nd floor had clothes made of more special materials such as demonic beast furs and skins. And on the 3rd floor was where the clothes made of rare materials are kept.

Bring out our best outfits for this young master and young misses. The old man said to the women.

Soon she came back with a few outfits.

A fancy white gown was placed on the counter. Sewed onto it using golden thread was a dragon.

That is enough you can just wrap up all those outfits we will take them all. Zhang said.

Yes we will take them all. Zhang replied with a smile.

A special order? Or course young master. What would you like. The elderly man replied.

And out of thin air a smile pile of Lightning Eater skin appears.

The more he looked at the pile of Lightning Eater skin the more mysterious the trio seemed. Why would people who had so much wealth and even had Lightning Eater skin dress so shabby.

Alright Ill leave these with you. Zhang said as he picked up the outfit made of the Ice Fanged wolf skin and walked toward a dressing room.

hmmmm this one! I think will look best on you! Yuying said as she picked up the outfit made of snow phoenix skin. The outfit was pure white with a phoenix embroidered onto it with golden thread.

After having picked out outfits Yuying and Ai went to put them on. Once they took off the clothes they were wearing the clothes disappeared into nothingness.

Then Yuying and Ai walked out from the changing room.

You two look lovely. Zhang said

After seeing farewell to the store owner the trio decided they needed to go buy weapons.

Not wanting to cause a commotion the trio quickly left the clothing store and headed to their next destination.

Sir can you please tell us where you keep the higher quality weapons? Zhang asked a man walking the counter.

Unlike the clothing store the weapons store built downward and only had two floors.

In the middle of the room something caught Zhangs attention.

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