Robert… ah, now his name was Li Wangjian.
He walked slowly along the main street of the city. Li Wangjian was stunned by what he saw. The streets, the buildings, the people, and everything else were completely different from the world he came from.
The buildings were made of dark wood and pale stone, with curved roofs decorated with blue or red tiles. Some buildings had ornaments shaped like clouds, dragons, and large birds, as if their owners wanted to display their status or the history of their family.
Along the street, traders opened their stalls. Some sold cloth, dried spices, scrolls, calligraphy, and even fruits that Wangjian had never seen before. Some of the fruits were oval and round, with colors that shifted when touched by sunlight.
Crowds of people passed by wearing distinct clothing. Almost everyone wore long robes or simple hanfu with wide belts.
The men wore robes with loose sleeves that fluttered as they walked. Their clothing came in colors such as dull white, deep blue, earthy brown, and dark red. Some had unique patterns.
The women wore layered garments with thin, transparent shawls. Their hair was tied neatly in buns, some decorated with flowers or hairpins.
Most people, both men and women, let their hair flow down to their backs or tied it halfway. Only those of lower status had messy hair. One of them was Li Wangjian himself.
"I look like a beggar in the middle of a festival," Wangjian muttered while looking at his reflection in a water barrel.
His hair was tangled, his robe torn in several places, and his face covered in dust. A few passersby glanced at him before quickly looking away, as if they feared his poverty might be contagious.
In the distance, the repeated sound of a hammer striking metal echoed from a blacksmith's workshop. The aromas of burnt food, steamed bread, and fragrant herbs mixed in the air. The scents clashed with one another yet somehow made the city feel alive, even warm.
A wooden carriage pulled by two gray horses passed in front of Wangjian. The curtains on the carriage lifted slightly, revealing a young woman in green jade clothing, clearly someone from a prestigious family. Several people immediately stepped aside and bowed a little.
Wangjian swallowed hard.
"This really looks like a cultivation world I saw in manhua or donghua."
Not far from there, he saw a line of patrolling soldiers marching in disciplined steps. They wore leather armor reinforced with thin steel plates, carrying spears with gleaming tips. Their faces were stern, as if each movement followed strict rules.
The bustling atmosphere left Li Wangjian momentarily stunned. He was not only unfamiliar with this place. He truly felt like an outsider in a world he could never have imagined even in his wildest dreams.
But his feet kept moving. He had to find a place to stay, food, or at least understand something about this new life.
"Is there no free lodging here?"
Wangjian scratched his head. He felt like a lost child. When he turned around, he had already forgotten the way back to the shack he came from. He still did not know what he should do. In his hand were only three apples.
[Heavenly Ruby Apple]
Description: A fruit originating from the Heavenly Realm. A fruit often consumed by the Gods.
Effect: One bite will suppress hunger for ten full days, two bites will extend lifespan by one year, three bites will cure all diseases, four bites will neutralize any type of poison, five bites will destroy the blood vessels and spread a deadly toxin throughout the body.
"If I sell this… I could live comfortably, right?" he muttered, but a moment later he realized how dangerous it would be to sell something abnormal like this in a world he did not understand.
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In Li Wangjian's hand, the three apples did not look extraordinary from the outside. Round, slightly glossy, and dark red with golden gradients, like a rare fruit that did not belong to his previous world.
[Heavenly Ruby Apple]
Description: A fruit that grows in the Heavenly Realm. A food usually eaten by the Gods.
Effect: One bite can suppress hunger for ten days. Two bites increase lifespan by one year. Three bites heal all diseases. Four bites neutralize any poison. Five bites will spread a fatal toxin throughout the body.
Li Wangjian swallowed when he read the last effect. "I cannot take more than four bites of this apple."
He had three of them. It was impossible for him to eat all of them with only four bites each. After the fourth bite, the apple would kill him. It would become useless. Wangjian felt he had to do something with these apples. He wanted to sell them, but he had no idea what price he could offer.
Wangjian scratched his head. "This is confusing."
He let out a long sigh and continued walking. His stomach growled and he immediately took one bite of the Heavenly Ruby Apple. At that moment, he felt full. His tired body recovered completely and was filled with strength. The apple was extremely useful. Though it only worked once. The second bite would have a different effect.
"I need to find…"
Suddenly he saw a large crowd ahead. Many people were lining up. Wangjian approached the place. As he got closer, he smelled the scent of medicine coming from the people there.
"This is a challenge. Whoever manages to heal my daughter will become her husband. You will be given one chest of gold," shouted a man around his forties.
The people cheered loudly. They looked excited. At the same time, Wangjian raised the apple he had. A smile appeared on his face. He felt this was fate.
"Ah, thank the Goddess. It looks like my life will truly become better this time," he said.
Then he walked forward and began joining the line in front of him.