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"Steamed buns for sale, fragrant and hot, just out of the oven, only three coins each..."
"Fried pancakes, selling fried pancakes, only ten left today, if you don't buy now, there won't be any left..."
"Fermented tofu, fresh fermented tofu..."
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Looking at the bustling scene before him and listening to the continuous calls of the vendors, Sun Zhe walked into Twin Lion City with Crystal Bird. As he observed the scenes on the streets, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Sun Zhe's eyes.
Sun Zhe was not unfamiliar with Twin Lion City; it was the city where the Sun Clan had once resided. Years ago, after Sun Yuan, an ancestor of the Sun Family, killed two Fourth-Stage Demon Beasts—Domain Evil Eye Lions—he moved the entire Sun Family to Twin Lion City. With Sun Yuan's influence, the Sun Family undoubtedly became the most prominent family in Twin Lion City.
Unlike other county cities, Twin Lion City did not have a powerful Sect controlling it; instead, everything was led by the city lord. The successive city lords were all surnamed Sun, meaning that the entire Twin Lion City was under the control of the Sun Family. The Sun Clan was the strongest force in Twin Lion City, and everything within the city was dictated by the Sun Family.
However, all of this changed completely during a major upheaval over a decade ago. After that upheaval, the Sun Clan was entirely wiped out, and power in Twin Lion City fell into other hands. While Sun Zhe had little interest in controlling Twin Lion City now, he could not forget the vengeance for his clan's destruction.
"It seems that things in the city have changed..."
Looking around, Sun Zhe noticed that the buildings had undergone significant changes compared to over a decade ago. Few of the old houses remained, and some familiar taverns were no longer there... After all, more than ten years had passed; that was enough time for everything in Twin Lion City to change.
After walking for a long time on the street, Sun Zhe realized he could no longer find where the Sun Residence used to be and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Excuse me, where was the residence of the Sun Clan back then?" He stopped a man passing by on the street and asked softly. The man appeared to be an ordinary civilian, around forty years old; according to Sun Zhe's estimation, he should be a resident of the city.
The man seemed startled by Sun Zhe's sudden question but quickly regained his composure. "The residence of the Sun Clan... oh... you must mean the Sun Residence located in the central area of Jiancheng Street?"
"Yes... The old Sun Residence was indeed on Jiancheng Street, but I've searched for a while and haven't even seen a trace of Jiancheng Street," Sun Zhe replied quickly upon hearing his words. A hint of excitement appeared in his eyes; it was clear that this person knew where the current location of the Sun Residence was.
"Haha, it seems you haven't returned to Twin Lion City in many years..." The man smiled knowingly and said,
"Jiancheng Street has been demolished five years ago; many streets have been renovated and rebuilt. The old residence of the Sun Family hasn't been touched though; after all, it would be a pity to tear down such a luxurious estate. However, no one is willing to buy it, so it's just been left there... If you continue down this street until you reach the fifth intersection and then turn left and walk a bit further, you'll see the old residence of the Sun Family. But now it's just a ruin..." As he spoke, this middle-aged man couldn't help but express his regret; it was indeed unfortunate that such an extravagant courtyard had ended up like this.
"I understand now; thank you very much," Sun Zhe said as he cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Ha ha, it's nothing, just a small effort," the man said with a smile, waving his hands upon seeing Sun Zhe's expression.
After that, Sun Zhe followed the man's instructions and walked towards the street ahead.
"How strange, why are so many people asking where the Sun Family Old Residence is lately..." At that moment, the man's quiet muttering reached Sun Zhe's ears, startling him and causing him to abruptly turn back.
"Brother, have many people asked you where the Sun Family Old Residence is?" Sun Zhe squinted slightly, a hint of sharpness flashing in his eyes.
"Uh... no... not many... just a few before, an old woman also asked me where the Sun Family Old Residence is..." Hearing this question, the man suddenly looked up, only to see Sun Zhe strangely reappearing right in front of him. He stepped back in shock and stammered an explanation.
"Could you describe what that old woman looked like?" Sun Zhe smiled slightly and politely asked the man.
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A moment later, the man left, and Sun Zhe continued walking forward according to his directions. However, after their conversation, there was now a hint of coldness in his gaze.
Although the streets were complex and intersecting, the actual distance was not far. Sun Zhe walked quickly, and within a short time, the grand courtyard of the Sun Residence appeared before him. Seeing this familiar yet strange residence brought back memories of the past in Sun Zhe's mind.
The courtyard before him was quite large but had become somewhat dilapidated over time. Many of the walls showed signs of cracking, and moss covered the corners. The entire courtyard gave off a sense of age and vicissitudes; however, remnants of its former splendor could still be seen, hinting at the past prosperity of the Sun Clan.
Above the main gate hung a long plaque. It was unclear what material it was made from, but after all these years it had not rotted or decayed. However, after years of wind and rain, much of the red paint had chipped away, and the characters on the plaque had become blurred. Only one character could be vaguely discerned: "Sun."
Time has passed since leaving home; though I have grown older, my hometown remains unchanged.
Unknowingly, the young master of the Sun Family had grown into adulthood, but his family from those days was no longer present. The once prosperous Sun Residence had turned into ruins; everything had changed.
Sun Zhe did not linger any longer nor enter the Sun Residence courtyard. He turned around and walked away into the distance, disappearing into the vast sea of people in an instant.
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Meanwhile, at a distance atop a tall building stood several individuals quietly watching towards the direction of the Sun Family Old Residence. Their vantage point was excellent; they could see the entire Sun Residence clearly. Everything happening near the Sun Residence did not escape their notice, including Sun Zhe's brief stay before it.
"Elder, just now a man lingered in front of the Sun Residence for about three breaths," one person turned around and respectfully reported to the room.
Inside the room, a Gray-Clad Old Woman comfortably leaned back in her chair, her eyes slightly squinted. Her thin right hand gently stroked the armrest of the chair. Despite her seemingly aged and faded appearance, none of the standing individuals dared to show any disrespect; she was the Old Poisonous Woman mentioned by Han Li, another Elder Steward of the Golden Thunder Sect.
It was unclear why Han Li and Elder Leng were not present.
"Is it that beast?" The dim yellow eyes slowly opened, and a hoarse, rough voice echoed in the room.
"It doesn't seem too likely, and that person didn't have a knife. However, the bird standing on his shoulder is quite extraordinary; it is crystal clear and very lively, possibly a rare beast..." At this point, a hint of greed appeared on the person's face; such a rare young beast would be the best choice for signing a contract with a familiar spirit.
"Hmph!" A cold snort made the atmosphere in the room instantly chill. The person felt a shock in their heart, as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, suddenly waking up.
"Let this be the last time... Just do your own job well. If you really capture that beast, this Elder will request the Sect to reward you with a gifted familiar spirit."
As soon as the words fell, the Old Crone closed her eyes again and said no more.
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