Xiulote strode out from the papermaking area, leaving behind an imposing figure that, though not large, inspired fear and admiration in the eyes of the craftsmen. It wasn't until he had turned a corner and walked a bit further that he stopped, his heart stirring with emotion.
He stamped his foot briefly, then calmly lifted his head to look at the sky. The sun blazed fiercely, its light bright and clear, and beneath the dome of the Eastern sky, several columns of blue smoke rose clearly. Once the samurai arrived, he headed straight there.
Charcoal burning and brick firing required a lot of raw materials and took up a large area, so they were set up on the periphery to the east of the Divine Revelation Place, near convenient waterways. This area belonged to the outskirts of the city, known for its beautiful scenery, and was previously populated with many estates of the Texcoco nobility, adorned with gardens, green willows, and flowing waters amidst the pine trees.