[Trench streets. In some ways very familiar to his kingdom of Xianle, yet with the wicked spirit of ghost city. A strange mix for sure, but he can't help feel a misplaced sense of nostalgia as he glides down the bustling marketplace.
Noise the ever present constant. Whether it be the low murmuring of doors opening and closing or the pitter patter of feet pedaling down the cobblestones roads. And one simply cant escape the the booming voice of the shopkeeper offering that "once in a lifetime deal!"
Certainly lots of stimuli and distractions, but no more pleasant then the strangely satisfying cacophony of smells from various food stalls all mingling together.
The latter is something much more tantalizing. Unfortunately for Xie Lian, carrying any sort of currency or valuable has not been a luxury he's had for many centuries.That being said, around his neck tucked under his hanafu a few layers in, lay an exceptionally beautiful crystal glass ring. The edges of which are slightly feathered outward towards the top. Delicately translucent the invaluable piece could be mistaken for masterfully sculpted ice.
Hanging loosely in a brown sling sack over his shoulder, a much more satisfying goodie lies in wait. A large plump bao bun sits pretty. And even better, it's still warm. The only caveat is, it's surrounded by a few miscellaneous items including some scrolls, a pair of old cups, and a dusty book.
As the ball bounces out in front, Xie Lian stops after feeling either a bump or a tug. For a split second he's not too sure what's happening but quickly realizes something has been taken . Regardless of what, he only has a short amount of time to react and stop the culprit. Instinctively he releases ruoye from up his sleeve. The familiar long silk bandage darts out slithering rapidly towards the feet of the young thief. ] Wait-
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Noise the ever present constant. Whether it be the low murmuring of doors opening and closing or the pitter patter of feet pedaling down the cobblestones roads. And one simply cant escape the the booming voice of the shopkeeper offering that "once in a lifetime deal!"
Certainly lots of stimuli and distractions, but no more pleasant then the strangely satisfying cacophony of smells from various food stalls all mingling together.
The latter is something much more tantalizing. Unfortunately for Xie Lian, carrying any sort of currency or valuable has not been a luxury he's had for many centuries.That being said, around his neck tucked under his hanafu a few layers in, lay an exceptionally beautiful crystal glass ring. The edges of which are slightly feathered outward towards the top. Delicately translucent the invaluable piece could be mistaken for masterfully sculpted ice.
Hanging loosely in a brown sling sack over his shoulder, a much more satisfying goodie lies in wait. A large plump bao bun sits pretty. And even better, it's still warm. The only caveat is, it's surrounded by a few miscellaneous items including some scrolls, a pair of old cups, and a dusty book.
As the ball bounces out in front, Xie Lian stops after feeling either a bump or a tug. For a split second he's not too sure what's happening but quickly realizes something has been taken . Regardless of what, he only has a short amount of time to react and stop the culprit. Instinctively he releases ruoye from up his sleeve. The familiar long silk bandage darts out slithering rapidly towards the feet of the young thief. ]
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