Bab 162: Fragments of the Past (90) - Ponderations

A new day begins, and the clouds hang thickly overhead. Not a single patch of sky is visible. In the City of Repose, a fine mist persists, drizzling incessantly for several days, creating a silent and slightly chilly atmosphere.

The usual sounds of daily life echo timidly through the streets. Commerce continues as usual, but the shopkeepers' usual enthusiasm is absent today. Seriousness and concern weigh heavily on the minds of some citizens in the City of Repose.

A couple of months ago, the city experienced a direct attack. Some people were injured, and others remain missing. Despite Mayor Mo Zheng's attempts to suppress panic, chaos spread rapidly during the event. Various cultivators acted swiftly to control the situation, but the damage was already done.