City Center

"It feels so good."

Xan felt refreshed after absorbing all the Yang Qi.

Seeing his unusual behavior, all the housekeepers got a bit worried. Head Butler Lan asked. "Master Xander, is everything alright?"

"Never felt better before."

After the meditation, mind, and body are optimized to a healthy state. Since Xan's body is still weak. so, the progress of meditation is more efficient. But the efficiency will decrease as his cultivation increases. Each and everything in this world has to be balanced if there is no equilibrium is maintained, it may result in disasters. Just like soil and plants in the mountains support each other if any one of them breaks the equilibrium landslides occur.

"Let's go and have some breakfast. I'm hungry."

Seeing Butler Lan worried face and in a state of wanting to ask more questions, Xan tried to change the topic. Butler Lan is also a smart person and knows when to advance and retreat.

Just as Xan finished his meal, Taylor arrived.

"Xander, it is unusual you see you this early in the morning."

"I've not slept last night. Doing some research on the internet."

Taylor didn't find any problem with the answer. She knew about his passion for all the gadgets and stuff.

"Xander, are you free right now?"

"Well, I'm free now. Why?"

"It's nothing I just wanted to go out with you."

"Alright! Where do you plan to go?"

Xan is not some cultivation maniac. His motto for cultivation is when your heart, mind, soul, and body are in perfect condition then only will you be able to cultivate to its full efficiency. Each cultivator has a unique perspective toward cultivation. Some cultivate wanted to become strong, some desire to Rule, some for the longevity of their life, some to protect their loved ones. Xan cultivates to fulfill all his dreams and live life to its fullest. Well, one of his desire is to never any harm befall his loved ones, which is a life-long desire and he will do it to the last of his breath.

"Great! Let's go shopping at City Center at 11 AM. I want to buy lots of you and me."

"Ok. I'll freshen up by eleven."

Xan also wanted to roam around the place to get better knowledge. Xander was a typical introvert nerd with low social skills. Most of the last night findings have been rather vague. So, before going out, he wants to gather knowledge about the business in the city to efficiently utilize the time.

'Yes, I'll get the answer to all my questions today.'

Taylor after seeing the intimidating side of Xan had been unable to gather her courage to ask about the melancholic feeling Xan has shown during the camp.

She got many chances to ask him but due to lack of confidence, but every chance went to waste. She is usually bold and courageous but in the presence of Xan a new sweet-talking, cute, and flirty Taylor, will be seen. But after the tent-incident, her nature has become more docile.

Both of them went to their rooms.

When Viola got to know about the incidents of the morning, a frown emerged on her face; not knowing whether this change is good or bad. She felt happy seeing him taking care of his health, but sudden change is the reason behind her worry.

"This may be a sign that he is maturing, after all, every child has their own transition period in their life.", Carolina tried consoling Viola.

"Give him some time. Maybe that's all he needs."

"I hope you are right."

They do not want to control their children too much or they might become rebellious. Each parent wants to see their children grow up, but when the time comes for actual change to happen, they become worried for them.

Not knowing the thoughts of the ladies, Xan came to his room and starts gathering all the knowledge available about Earl city. He mostly focused on the medical facilities, unique places, organizations, and families.

At 11 AM, both Taylor and Xan left the mansion for the City Center. In the car, Xan asked about some of the things about the families which he is not able to find as well as about some rumors.

City Center was half an hour ride from the mansion. Despite the long journey, Taylor never got a chance to ask any queries she has, in spite of that she never intended to ask anything during the journey as the driver is also present with them.

City Center covers a total of more than 15 sq. km. All kinds of items will be available, even the black market of Earl city is said to be in the City Center by some obscure forums. Xan one of the goal is to found the black market because some of the materials required couldn't be found easily or are illegal to take a possession off.

Those materials are not in urgent requirement but it will be beneficial to get a hold on them or their location is also acceptable. Xan is not the only buyer, who knows when someone else takes possession of them. If something likes that happens, he has to waste his time in unnecessary events.

The focus is to see the culture and find useful information about the medicinal ingredients and anything related to cultivation as well as to enjoy his time with Taylor.