Overwhelming Riches

By the time Bai Rouyun left the shaded alleyway, she was no longer followed by her children or a large Cloud Leopard. The only one accompanying her was Xiao Hua, who had wrapped herself around Bai Rouyun's wrist, and the beautiful flower was the final touch bringing beautiful contrast in color with her simple white outfit.

The bustling streets in the Forgotten City were never stopping, and thus no one noticed the disappearance of Bai Rouyun's companions. As she merged with the moving crowd, Bai Rouyun found that most were moving towards the center of the city, and she began to slow her speed, as she listened to the words around her.

"The market is going to open earlier this month. I heard that the Zhao family has blocked all entry into the Forgotten Forest, so the treasures available at the market this month will be less than normal."

"The market was not supposed to be opened before next week, does anyone know why the City Lord changed his mind?"