'It's been a while since I've taken a stroll like this. It's a good day to relax, a perfect balance of work and rest.'
Having made up his mind, Xiao Chen didn't hurry as he usually did. Instead, he strolled leisurely through the streets of the Marketplace.
He took in the unique scenery of the Compassion Sea region while keeping an ear out for the conversations of the surrounding Loose Cultivators.
"Happy New Year, Zhang! My goodness, long time no see. I heard last month that a fellow clansman of yours showed off his incredible might in the Guiyun Secret Realm, overwhelming all the heroes there. How impressive!"
"Happy New Year to you too, Wang. Please, stop teasing me. How could I possibly be associated with a young talent like that?"
"Ah, you're wrong to say that, Zhang."
Wang chuckled. "I heard that Zhang Shouquan used to be just like us, an ordinary Loose Cultivator."
