The shopkeeper said: "This is a unique vegetable from our area, called Leading shepherd's-purse, very delicious, it's good stir-fried too."
Ling Zhenfei noted down the name, thinking that if he could find a few buds and bring them back to plant at Xishan Manor, they might become something valuable in the future.
After finishing breakfast, Tai Ming arrived, wearing a simple outfit today.
"Mr. Ling, have you eaten well? Last night I specially asked the shopkeeper to prepare breakfast for you."
Ling Zhenfei said: "That was very thoughtful of you, we had a nice meal, the dishes were pleasing to our taste, let's go now."
"Okay, let's go now."
Lan Yan followed Tai Ming and walked outside.
The city had fully recovered, the sounds of carriages and vendors outside were quite numerous, presenting a very busy scene.
Among these people, there truly were faces of all kinds, a variety that made Ling Zhenfei and Lan Yan dazzled.
Had only seen foreign races on the battlefield, wearing armor and holding weapons with terrifying expressions, but now seeing these foreign races was somewhat different.
Some were doing small trades, others were helping people with tasks, presenting a very market-town appearance.
There were troops patrolling maintaining order on the road, looking quite different, like modern-day police.
Ling Zhenfei asked Tai Ming: "What does this place really mean?"
Tai Ming said: "How do you think it differs from other places huh? Indeed, this place is a very special spot in Foreign Land, this is Dongfang City."
Ling Zhenfei was taken aback; Dongfang City, the name was interesting too.
"Who established this place, and why create such a city?"
Tai Ming said: "Speaking of Dongfang City, it's a legend in Foreign Land, here race doesn't divide, there's no war, no hatred, everyone must obey the city's laws."
Ling Zhenfei was shocked that this city also had laws, something not achievable in Primitive Society.
Ling Zhenfei asked: "But you haven't said who built this city?"
Tai Ming said: "The builder of this city is the Chieftain."
Ling Zhenfei was surprised, the style of the city's construction was exactly like a Western medieval city, perhaps Huaxia might have similar, but Ling Zhenfei had never seen it.
Yet the builder was called Chieftain, a name leading one to think it belonged to a tribe in Africa.
Ling Zhenfei said: "Such a strange city, are there more like this in Foreign Land?"
Tai Ming said: "I only know of this one, I'm unaware of others."
Suddenly, Bird People flew over shouting: "Selling newspapers, selling newspapers, a fierce battle outside the Supreme Divine Palace, heavy casualties on both sides."
Ling Zhenfei's heart was stirred, a newspaper in such a city? Although he knew of the battle outside the Supreme Divine Palace, who would have thought there'd be newspapers here.
Tai Ming saw Ling Zhenfei was interested and asked: "Would you like me to buy a newspaper for you?"
Ling Zhenfei said: "No need, let's hurry."
Ling Zhenfei had too many doubts in his mind, coming here felt like returning to a medieval European ancient city.
Perhaps all these could be answered upon seeing the Chieftain, so meeting the Chieftain was the most important now.
Tai Ming led Ling Zhenfei and Lan Yan towards the center of the city, where a very large building stood, resembling a palace, with military garrison.
After reporting, Ling Zhenfei and company finally entered.
The palace guards were quite tight, with many experts inside.
Tai Ming was obviously familiar here, knowing the guards.
Soon they reached a room outside, guarded by two Golden Armored Warriors, clearly indicating the room was special.
After reporting again, the three entered, Ling Zhenfei was shocked to see the facilities inside resembling domestic Imperial Palace furnishings.
However, it was a bedroom, upon entering there was a fragrance similar to ambergris.
A person lay on the bed, and a woman stood by.
The woman wasn't very old, looking around twenty or so, the person on the bed was indistinct.
The girl looked similar to normal humans, albeit with a short horn on the forehead, akin to Tian Ming whom Ling Zhenfei had slain.
Ling Zhenfei's heart moved, could this girl have a relation with Tian Ming?
However, Tai Ming had clarified the intent, saying the Chieftain was gravely ill, every resident of Dongfang City wanted to contribute, upon finding two humans during patrol, they could heal, thus brought to heal the Chieftain.
The girl listened to Tai Ming's introduction, glanced at Ling Zhenfei and said: "Sir, can you heal?"
Ling Zhenfei said: "I know a little about Medical Arts."
The girl said: "To be honest, I've learned Medical Arts since young, but when my father fell seriously ill, I've tried every method and exhausted everything with no avail, I've given up now, only wish my father to rest, no more turmoil."
Ling Zhenfei saw the girl had no aversion due to Ling Zhenfei being human.
Ling Zhenfei said: "Medical Arts can't always be learned from books, but no matter how it changes, understanding the root cause leads to treatment, balancing the body's yin and yang yields health."
The girl paused and said: "Just from your words, it's clear you're a Doctor with some skills, yet my father's illness isn't simple, I'm grateful for your intention, let Tai Ming show you around Dongfang City."
Ling Zhenfei knew the girl simply didn't trust him.
Indeed, why should anyone believe a young person could cure the Chieftain, especially since he was an outsider and human?
Ling Zhenfei said: "In that case, sorry for the disturbance."
He was about to leave with Lan Yan when suddenly, a raspy voice from the bed said: "Since you're here, help have a look at my illness."
Ling Zhenfei halted, the voice from the bed was undoubtedly from the Chieftain.
The girl glanced at the person on the bed and said: "Dad, is it really necessary?"
The person said: "Since they're here, why not."
The girl said: "Alright, I'm just worried of repeated disappointments."
The girl spoke to Ling Zhenfei: "Sir, my father has spoken, please have a look."
Ling Zhenfei nodded, then approached the bed.
Soon he reached the bedside, previously couldn't see the elder's face due to sitting position, now he clearly saw the elder.
The elder appeared very kindly, quite aged with some wrinkles, yet overall looked quite robust.