In the dark cell, it was impossible to know just how long Hong Zhao had been within Yuan City. Meals came in sporadic intervals. It would seem like they had just delivered food by the time more came by. For the most part, Hong Zhao ignored the gruel they served, instead he opted for the dried rations he kept in his own storage ring. He smiled as he looked at his left ring finger. As he did, it was impossible to see the ring that still lay snugly on the finger. He sent up a silent thank you to Lan for giving him a way to hide the ring in plain sight.
Though he had made dried rations appear out of nowhere, the others within the cell said nothing. They stuck to their side of the cell, and he stayed on his.