/*unedited*/

s.h.i.+n Jiao has already activated the contact lens he made and is currently testing its functionality and usefulness. With the use of micro rune technology and a combination of polycarbonate plastic and hydrogel, he was able to make it more comfortable for the eyes. Removing his contacts is easier with the use of Qi.

While musing inside the room, s.h.i.+n Jiao also thought about the existence of the guns and rifles in this world. Although those old ones are not a match to him, he knew that the new and upgraded rifles can kill him even with his strengthened physique. This is because those weapons are the same weapons he uses to hunt the beasts. If it can wound or kill 5th level or 6th level beasts then those weapons could also kill him. So he needs to devise a plan to be able to defend against them.

Hence he once again rummages through his stuff inside the ring, to find or combine materials to make stronger defensive artifacts.

The day has pa.s.sed and now it is already night time, s.h.i.+n Jiao after doing some planning and designing decided to go out and scout the area where the portal is since he still has a lot of time in his hands. He plans to see how he can help in fixing it.

The city night has a good and ambient atmosphere in it. Everything feels warm and cozy as the street light illuminates the darkness. The hue of yellow and blue covers the whole city making the night lively and vibrant.

In this almost breathtaking atmosphere, many couples can be seen walking down the road visiting stalls and shops that can be seen everywhere.

s.h.i.+n Jiao calmly walks among them as he wears a simple blue cultivator's robe. He would sometimes attract the attention of people pa.s.sing him by because he wore short hair. While walking he would be attracted to some of the wares on the side and would buy one or two.

As he walks towards the direction of the portal, he noticed a couple of people following him in the shadows. And there is also a group that is following him blatantly.

"It seems that these people have been waiting for me for a while now." He thought but didn't mind those people.

They can follow him for all they want, but he is confident that once he activates his camouflage, those people would never find him.

And so, he continues walking while the other group follows.

Suddenly a jewelry shop caught his attention. The shop sells jewelry with exquisite craftsmans.h.i.+p which made him a bit astounded with the feeling of familiarity in it.

"These pieces of jewelry feel like they were crafted by someone I knew…" he thought as his memory is still a little fragmented.

What he has recovered is until the time he fought against the mutant and broke his dantian.

So he went inside the shop and carefully looks at the crafted jewelry and decorations. While inside, s.h.i.+n Jiao saw many people who are also looking at the exquisitely crafted jewelry and trinkets. He then turns towards a familiar figure who is happily talking with two people.

It's Wen Mo Yang wearing a robe that seems to be their academy uniform of white and blue. He showed a faint smile and wanted to approach, but a huge hand suddenly tried to grab his shoulder. s.h.i.+n Jiao's brows knitted and s.h.i.+fted his stance to the side and dodge the hand.

The man staggered and glared at s.h.i.+n Jiao.

"You… how dare you dodge! A trash mortal like you have no right to enter this shop!" shouted the man which attracted the attention of everyone inside.

When Wen Mo Yang saw s.h.i.+n Jiao she showed a surprised look on her face and felt a little happy. Her expression however didn't escape the young man beside her who wears the same uniform. The young man knitted his brows because he noticed that s.h.i.+n Jiao is just a mortal. But before he can say anything he saw Wen Mo Yang excitedly running towards the mortal young man.

"Who the heck is that guy?" he asked in a low tone to the other woman with them.

"I don't know… beats me… But I think Junior Sister Wen knows him." The woman who wears two cute buns on her hair replied while shrugging her shoulder.

The two decided to follow Wen Mo Yang who has now approached s.h.i.+n Jiao.

"Master Ji, I didn't expect you to visit this place." Wen Mo Yang said with a gleeful smile.

s.h.i.+n Jiao turns his head towards her and nodded with a smile as his greetings. However, his action made the people around frown. This is because a mortal dare to show such an att.i.tude towards a powerful cultivator. As cultivators themselves, they felt offended.

"How dare you greet a prestigious guest with such att.i.tude. A trash mortal as yourself should know your place!" the man who tried to grab s.h.i.+n Jiao shouted.

He then waves his hand and tried to grab s.h.i.+n Jiao's neck. But once again, he missed as s.h.i.+n Jiao dodge his hand with ease.

With anger in his eyes, the man wanted to grab his weapon and attack but he dare not. As a guard in this place, he is getting paid to throw away those trashes that dare cause ruckus. When he saw s.h.i.+n Jiao walking in, he wanted to show off to his boss that he is doing his job by not letting a mere mortal enter their prestigious shop.

However, he didn't expect to be shamed by being unable to even touch the man's robe. This humiliation made the man really angry right at this moment.

"What the h.e.l.l are you doing?" shouted Wen Mo Yang.

"Huh? Young miss, I am the guard of this shop and I think this man is suspicious. So I am going to throw him out." The man said in confusion.

When he saw the beauty in front of him, he suddenly felt a bit happy. He was eyeing Wen Mo Yang a while ago and truly appreciates her gorgeous face and curvy figure.

"I advise you to give up. He is my friend…" she said as she suddenly grabs s.h.i.+n Jiao's arms and drags him away from the man.

She knew that although very powerful, s.h.i.+n Jiao wanted to keep a low profile. However, those who mess with him ended up either dead or crippled and unable to cultivate again in their lifetime, which is almost worse than death for a cultivator.

The two walk away under the angry gaze of the man and approach another two people wearing the same uniform of Xilu Academy.

"Hey, Senior Xu and Senior Bai… sorry about that. I want to meet my benefactor, Master Si Ji. He is the one whole helped me get here ahead of schedule which is really lucky or else I would not have a chance to register for the sword cla.s.s with Senior Bai." Wen Mo Yang introduced.

s.h.i.+n Jiao nodded his head towards the two people with a smile.

However, the young man showed an annoyed look on his face upon seeing the arms of Wen Mo Yang wrapping around s.h.i.+n Jiao. s.h.i.+n Jiao on the other hand felt a bit awkward as he can feel the soft body of Wen Mo Yang and her virgin scent as her body is close to him.

But of course, this didn't mean that he is attracted to her. He just admires the young woman. Wen Mo Yang on the other hand is a bit fl.u.s.tered right at this moment. Her heart is actually beating really fast. She could not believe that she was brave enough to hug Master Si Ji's arms and cling to him like it was nothing.

However, she is unwilling to let go. This is because she can feel a peaceful warm aura in him which made her want to cling unto him, plus the fresh scent emanating from his body is a bit intoxicating.

"Ahem… Junior sister, it would be better if you let go first." The woman called Senior Xu said while pulling her friend away from s.h.i.+n Jiao's arm.

A look of unwillingness can be seen on Wen Mo Yang's expression. She herself didn't know why she felt a bit bold at this time, but she didn't care.

Jinan Xu held Wen Mo Yang on her side and showed s.h.i.+n Jiao a faint smile. Although s.h.i.+n Jiao is just a mortal in her eyes, she didn't disdain him. This is because she did not believe that he is just a simple figure judging from her junior sister's reaction alone.

"This young woman is named Jinan Xu, nice to meet you, mister." She said while cupping her hand.

The young man beside them is a bit reluctant but with a gesture from Jinan Xu, he reluctantly also cupped his hand but didn't say anything.

Wen Mo Yang is now pouting as she felt really annoyed.

"Master Ji, what have you come here for?" Wen Mo Yang asked trying to divert the conversation from being too awkward.

"I just saw the exquisite craftsmans.h.i.+p of the jewelry in this place… they… look familiar."

"Oh, really? Well, this shop is famous in the city for importing goods coming from the other end kingdom in the empire, the kingdom of Wu. As you can see, there is a huge and prosperous business in that kingdom that makes these exquisitely crafted items." Wen Mo Yang explained excitedly.

"Plus… I heard the rumor that the head craftsman is actually just a mortal." She said in a low tone that only the four of them can hear.

The two with her also nods their head.

Upon hearing this, a figure of a middle-aged man appears on s.h.i.+n Jiao's mind. Then he subconsciously muttered.

"Bu… Ji?"

Hearing his words, the three people were a bit shocked. This is because they too know that famous name.