Early in the morning, as soon as the inn's door opened, new news from the marketplace swept in like a gust of wind.
"Have you heard? Mr. Shu Yun from Shiquan Lane recently acquired an ancient inkstone. It's said that this inkstone contains a puzzle related to the path of immortality, and if anyone can solve it, Mr. Shu Yun will reward them with a thousand gold pieces!"
"A thousand gold pieces for a reward? That's so common. It's said that Mr. Shu Yun will present the solver with a personally painted artwork.
Mr. Shu Yun's paintings are reputed to have the essence of life, priceless beyond measure."
"Hah, a bunch of ignorant commoners, fixated on Mr. Shu Yun's reward. They don't know that breaking this puzzle might reveal a longevity secret technique."
"Hiss..."
Instantly, the sound of gasping spread through the streets and alleys.
