Scouting for informations...

A man who asks questions is a fool for five minutes...

After few minutes of contemplation, Xiao Yuer drew a conclusion on his request. The Lin boys patiently awaited his condition.

With a huff of distress, and slumped shoulders. Xiao Yuer started,"firstly, I would like two travelling coupons for me and my junior sister. A-ling. Since ours got stolen. Additionally, a pouch of Yuan I could use to treat my suffering sister... Do you agree? " He paced to and fro as he spoke. Before coming to a halt.

Precisely he was going to need the travelling coupon if he ever decided to leave this town.

"Huh? Two travelling coupons?" One of the Lin boys questioned.

"It's too expensive?" Another chimed in.

"There's no way I'm donating mine!"

The Lin boys murmured to themselves over the gravity of Xiao yuer's request. It was overwhelmingly expensive!

Travelling coupons were the identification used by one when embarking on a journey, to detect if they were actually humans or not. Yes, humans or not. This procedure had been adapted after a lot of lives were lost back then. When humans were extremely naive of how improved and divergent the Xiangmo race became. The Demon race, particularly those that fed on souls, had developed the ability of concealing. After mimicking a bunch of souls they had eaten.

Which earned them the name "Concealers."

Similar to how Lin cai'er concealed his facial features with make ups and engaged into deceptions, so did concealers do. A glance at them would easily fool one due to how humanly they acted.

Having being made and blessed by the Tianshang De sect of celestial harmony, the travelling coupons could impose one as a great checkmate towards concealers. The coupon was said to flame up if it ever got in contact with a concealer. To prevent the concealer from going unnoticed,it clinged onto the skin of the concealer as it flamed up.

So, whenever a beautiful, busty, lady with fine curves was seen flaming up on her way to another place. It was likely that she is a concealer!

"!!!"

Ridges formed between the brows of the commander of the Lin boys. "Is that all it requires mister?" He asked with forced smile. His fingers knuckles hidden behind his back tightened.

Xiao Yuer remained composed. A smile playing on his lips. "Yes." He replied calmly.

"And what if you're lying, and we don't find him?" The commander asked further. His words held hints of skepticism, while a corner of his lips raised.

Unsettling. It was unsettling. The direction of their conversation seemed to be going of than Xiao Yuer expected. His face stiffened, the smile wiping from his features. This was unexpected! Finding a cunny rat on the first day of his reincarnation! Really unpleasant!

However. Despite this man before him being quite smart. Xiao Yuer was smarter.

The next second, Xiao yuer's lips parted and released a soft chuckle. Earning confused stares from the Lin boys.

"Are you really trying to frame me up and use me as a bait for your incapabilities? Such shamelessness for trying to use my benevolence against me. tat, tat, tat. Really shameless." Xiao yuer's voice tinged with a sense of indignation. " I should be on my way now. I have a sick junior sister to treat. "

A rough face with mild wrinkles of adulthood, contorted. The commander of the Lin boys felt naked, while his members murmured with exchanged looks. How? This youth before him was quite peculiar to have spotted his trick... With ease!

He resorted to blame everything on this individual if things ever went awry, and they were unable to find Lin cai'er. However, the switch was sudden and his target saw through his game.

Xiao Yuer covered a few metres almost close to the gate of their courtyard when he felt rough fingers wrap around his delicate slender arm. Yet. The hold was gentle. His face turned and met that of the hopeless commander who had a lot of trouble disturbing him.

"I'm sorry. Please. Where did he go to?" He heard a soft tone, while he met a desperate gaze." And this are your requirements. Just tell me where he is... Please. "

Xiao Yuer eyes the two objects brought in front of him, as he fell into deep thought. Should he just fully manoeuvre this man and outrightly cheat him.... Yes! He should!

Soundless, he only took the pouch of yuan then pointed to a random direction. "I shouldn't be blamed if you don't find him. You should have scouted for him rather than conversing with me. Now. I'll be leaving." He expressed afterwards. Not batting an eye before he left.

Just as he left, he heard orders followed by thumping footsteps within their courtyard. Xiao Yuer sighed." At least I was a bit kind to spare his coupon. "He muttered.

Currently, Lin cai'er sheltered in the Xuli village which was really sparse. Houses far away from each other while the green environment took over.

A single path was made, leading to the Wuzhen Town which harboured the central market of this region. At least Xiao Yuer would fill up first, before he would begin his journey on how to get his position back from Wu Zhong.

Then mercilessly deal with him!

The Wuzhen environment was a symphony of vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and the melodious chatter of merchants filling the air. Canopies of intricately designed silk lanterns danced above, casting a warm glow on the lively scene below.

Stalls adorned with ornate red and gold banners beckoned looking eyes, especially that of females to explore their treasures.

The market was a tapestry of sights, with a kaleidoscope of exotic fruits, fragrant spices, and delicate porcelain vases in certain malls. The sounds of laughter and haggling riling the air at every nook and cranny. Street performers captivating passersby with mesmerizing acrobatics and traditional music played on ancient instruments.

As Xiao Yuer wandered deeper into the market, he noticed hidden alleyways lined with shops selling enchanted talismans, mystical herbs, and scrolls filled with fake ancient wisdom or so, he thought. Not only that, the lingering gazes of females folks on him became outnumbering!

Then, the scent of freshly brewed tea wafts through the air, enticing Xiao yuer who pause and directed his gaze towards the source.

"Teehee hee. He's so gorgeous!"

A girl giggled beside her fellow pairs. Their eyes all glued on Xiao Yuer like they'd seen a precious treasure, and would weep if they couldn't get him.

"Really gorgeous! Look at his long strands of silver hair. Squeeee! I wonder who's son he is?" Another chimed in, both palm pressed hard on her cheeks. While she prevented herself from screaming hard.

" My thoughts Feng jiu! But? " This last girl casted a look at her friends then faced their object of attraction. A feeling of nostalgia flashing through her." Why does he have similar features to the abomination of the Lin household? Lin Cai'er? But more gorgeous? " She asked. Her face etched with unanswered questions.

With drawn brows, Feng jiu rebuked." Please! please! please! Pan Chen. Don't ever compare that ghostly cut sleeve to this gorgeous vessel! Please! They should look alike, who cares? But he... IS SO GORGEOUS!!! " Feng jiu squealed loudly then spun around childishly, with her gown forming a canopy.

Upon hearing them banter about him, Xiao yuer's lips curved into a half-smile, conveying a sense of subtle amusement and secret delight. Guess his thesis was correct!

Lin Cai'er had never reviewed his real face to anyone else... except his mother!

"Girls..." Xiao Yuer snorted afterwards with a roll of his silver eyes, before heading into the well sculptured Chalou beside him. As well as Leaving the ladies who kept on bantering.

The air was aromatic and soothingly warm as Xiao Yuer stepped into the Chalou. Gentle melodies of traditional music intertwined with laughters and joyous conversations, Created an enchanting atmosphere that lingered within the teashop. Except few pairs of exhausting eyes that motioned towards him, the very moment he entered.

Ignoring the leers he received, Xiao Yuer made his way round the house and sat down in a secluded region since he wanted to keep his presence unknown, due to his features.

He kept his ears attentive and sharp as he glanced around boredly and awaiting the waiter.

If one wanted to be exclusively updated about the happenings around them, then the teahouse was the best solution. Within this confined space wafted series of gists, gossips, rumors and even the unheard. So, Xiao Yuer had to give effective attention to gather any single information no matter how little. Since he'd been gone for a while.

Perhaps a Year or so, from what he learnt when practicing the Alchemy of souls technique.

"Psss... Luo Jin!"

At a corner, A man called to his bosom friend as they squandered large bowls of ramen and cooked fish, and Xiao Yuer secretly focused on them both. Awaiting the gossip the man planned to share.

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Meaning of words.

Chalou: It means teahouse. Probably.

Yuan: This is Chinese currency.

Ramen: Noodles! Yummy!

Boys: In this aspect, didn't want to use disciples since they aren't in a sect. just mere knights for noble houses but the knight word, deserves some respect. so. I decided to use boys and it'll be the same for all other nobles untill it's a higher house aristocrat. or Kings.

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