Chapter 12 - Securing the Supply Chain and the Chocolate Chip Grind

Later that afternoon, the sun began to dip behind the towering peaks of the Radiant Sky Sect, casting long shadows over Grand Radiance City.

Su Bai navigated the bustling market streets with his black cloak pulled low over his face. He didn’t want to trigger another round of local panic. His mission was strictly business. He needed to restock his inventory.

When he stepped into the Liu Family Auction House, the lobby was much busier than the day before. He bypassed the crowds and headed directly toward the front desk, specifically seeking out the pretty clerk who had assisted him previously.

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