Rudraksha

Long Jia came to the market not only to understand this world but to also find a Rudraksha. Rudraksha seeds are usually used to pray in Shaivism. They are an important component. Even if one only has a rosary made of rudraksha seeds, one's routine of daily prayer won't be disrupted.

Long Jia asked someone where religious stuff can be bought. She followed the directions given and reached an alley filled with shops, specifically for this purpose. After finding long and hard, talk about a rosary, not even a single bead could be found. The shops did have Hindu religious merchandise but not a rudraksha. She went further in the maze and stumbled upon an alley. It was dark and cold. Long Jia was afraid. As far as she knew, these kinds of places were used for assassinations.

Long Jia ran and ran. Her hands trembled and sweat dripped from her forehead. She saw a light at the end of the tunnel and reached for it. Long Jia entered a shop and found the rudraksha. She immediately brought four-five rosemaries.

In her panic, she did not notice how strange the shop was.

When she reached the main road and saw all the hustle-bustle, Long Jia's legs collapsed. She sighed in relief. She turned back and her eyes widened with astonishment. There was no alley. Only a dull grey wall.

No longer wanting to stay here, Long Jia ran back to the third prince's mansion. She didn't want to ponder on what just happened. She just wanted to escape from this strange place full of mysteries.

At least she completed one of her goals. The sun was already setting down.

What awaited this little lamb was an angry beast.