Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Zhanfeng City

Supposedly Jiran is supposed to get his own flying bison but he doesn't really want to. Airbenders back in the ancient rime can fly, they only lost the ability of flight when they started partnering with the flying bison.

Jiran believed that if he were to get a flying bison his ability of flight would be impeded.

"Hmmmm the next one on the rooster are the firebenders" Jiran mumbled.

There are three names talented firebenders Truthdealer gave him. Young ones who have yet to realize their potential, and that is why they are the most gullible and most manipulatable subject.

His next target of recruitment is in Zhanfeng City, a small city with around ten thousand population. Now this would be challenging since finding three kids in a city with ten thousand population would be challenging, I'm selling myself short, not challenging but extremely challenging.

"Let's check" Then he flew from the ground and traversed through the skies. It only took him eight hours of flying to reach Zhanfeng City.

It was a small city near a small hill. It was so small that you could even call it a town. The Fire Nation architecture was clearly evident with its red roof and chinese style construct insinuated by gold or yellow accents.

Before going to the city Jiran removed his buddhist like robe and donned a cloak that covers not only his body but also his head to hide the tattoo.

After getting his disguise done he finally started his reconnaissance. He entered the small gate of the city and blended right away.

The people bustled, some laughed, some gossiped and some bartered with their local shop vendor.

"Really? Twenty yuan? What are you selling here, gold!" The vendor yelled at the man who was negotiating a price with him.

"This is a high quality product! I would not settle for prices less than twenty yuan!" The shop vendor reasoned and crossed his arms and harrumphed.

Seeing the banter going on Jiran smiled a bit before putting his eyes on another scene.

"Have you heard about Jinjan?" One of the bored housewives gossiped.

"Ah yeah that boy?"

"Yes, that one"

"What about him?"

"I heard that he recently got into an affair with Hima's daughter" The other housewife said which shocked the latter.

"Really? Hima's daughter?"

"Shhhh! Don't raise your voice!"

It was fun to gather information. Jiran enjoyed it quite a bit since he got to walk around the city and go sightseeing.

Jiran got to unwind and clear his mind for a bit. It was a great refreshment since Jiran can still feel the blood of the people he massacred.

Though he felt no remorse, it still feels dirty.

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It didn't take much for Jiran to gather the necessary information to lay down his plan. Though his plant would be quite lengthy it would be worth it in the end as he would gets his hands on the most talented firebenders in the current generation.

And all of it would begin in the small restaurant in Zhanfeng City called Ki-Kan's Restaurant.

"Hmmm I should probably grow my hair before I start"

That would be the most optimal solution to hide his arrow tattoo too and act as the perfect disguise.

"A week is enough, with enough supplements I can grow this hair thick enough to cover my tattoo"

He didn't need too much hair to hide it, only a thin cover would be enough.

And so with that in mind, Jiran spent his week living in an inn with him occasionally going out to buy hair growth products and socializing.

He emphasized his attention greatly on socializing to build up a clean and great image to the people of the city so that when someone does a background check on him, he would appear as a clean slate.

After that week passed his hair was finally long enough to cover the tattoo, he donned a bandanna before starting his first step.

"Ki-Kan's restaurant. Here I go." He mumbled.

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In Ki-Kan'a Restaurant there is a regular customer that everyone in the city likes. She is the City Lord's daughter, Chena.

A beautiful white skinned and black haired woman of the fire nation. Filled with happiness and never ending compassion.

She particularly liked going to Ki-Kan's because when she was young and when the city lord was but a mere advisor, her father would always bring her in.

"Uncle Jek!" The young girl called out. On the counter an old man around forty turned his head around and showed a warm smile to the greeting.

"Haiya! There you are Chena! My restaurant's most prized customer" He smiled and stepped out of the counter to personally bring her to the table.

"As always I reserved the best spot for you," Uncle Jek laughed and patted her on the back.

"Thanks Uncle Jek! Can I have the usual? And can you add some bit more, my friends will come too"

"Of course dear, you can even take extra to take home to give your father"

"Yess! You're the best Uncle!"

Such a warm interaction brought a smile to every customer's face. Even to the man with gray hair and buzz cut.

Slowly he waited for the waiter to bring Chena's food and when it was finally done and was about to take it to Chena's table Jiran smiled and stood up.

'Time to make my move' Jiran said. Then slowly as if he was about to walk towards the counter to pay, he sent a small but fairly powerful wisp of air to push the waiter.

"Oh no!" He yelled out. The hot food and sizzling meals on the tray fell from his imbalance and were about to fall on Chena.

Immediately as if accidental, Jiran grabbed Chena's waist while she was sitting and spun her around to get her out of the way of the falling hot food.

"Kya!" A small yelp was let out of her mouth.

In exchange for saving her the food fell on his back causing some minor burn on him.

Chena was still in shock about Jiran saving her. She looked at the handsome face of the short-haired boy and blushed in embarrassment. She felt his firm and strong warm hands grabbing her waist and got further embarrassed. But suddenly her mind was taken off somewhere.

Only when she saw Jiran's reddish back did she realize that Jiran grabbed her waist to get her out of the way.

To save her from being burned by the hot food.

"Chena! Are you okay!" Uncle Jek came running worry flashing across his face.

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