Summer in Nanzhou was intensely hot. People walked the streets in light clothing, and many women carried parasols as they went about.
A carriage rolled leisurely along. Inside, Qing Meng pulled back the curtain to gaze at the distinctive local customs and scenery outside, her eyes full of curiosity.
"Ever since you came to Shushan, large quantities of grade-six Bliss Pills have appeared throughout Nanzhou. The situation is said to be dire; not only have the wealthy merchants here fallen victim, but many of the impoverished commoners have not escaped either," said Li Tianyu evenly as he sat to one side, stroking his white beard.
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