Chapter 2: Chapter 2: The Golden Thread
Chapter 2: The Golden Thread
Adam strode into the marketplace, his ragged appearance blending in perfectly with the bustling crowd. Merchants hawked their wares, children rushed through the crowd, and the air was thick with the scent of spices and roasting meat. But Adam's attention was fixed on one person: the young nobleman with the golden glow that only he could see.
Luo Chen.
The system window floated in Adam's vision as he pursued his target, careful to keep your distance.
Name: Luo Chen Cultivation Area: Qi Refining (First Stage) Raw Power: 15 Spiritual Power: 10 Opportunity Ratings 4 The nobleman moved with the confidence of one who had never known hunger, his silk robes gleaming in the late afternoon sun.
< System warning: Opportunities can present themselves in unpredictable ways. For best results, use a tracking card or a transfer card. >
Adamu gritted his teeth. He had no papers, only the bare minimum to work with. However, there was no turning back. He followed Luo Chen as the noble wandered through the market, occasionally stopping to inspect the stalls.
The minutes stretched into an hour. The sun had set and the crowd was beginning to thin out. Adam's stomach grumbled, but he ignored it, concentrating entirely on his goal.
Finally, Luo Chen stopped at a teahouse, ordering a pot of something fragrant and steaming. Adam hid behind a nearby stack of crates, his heart pounding. He couldn't afford to get too close, but he couldn't afford to lose sight of it either.
The nobleman took a bag full of silver coins and placed it on the table. Adam's eyes returned to the system window.
< Recommendation: Continue observation. Probability of opportunity occurrence increases ** >
Adam's forehead sweated as the minutes passed. He fought the urge to move, forcing himself to stay focused. Then, just as he began to doubt the system's advice, Luo Chen suddenly stood up.
The young nobleman left a few coins on the table and walked towards the alley behind the teahouse. Adam's pulse quickened. Something had happened.
He followed at a safe distance, his bare feet silent against the cobblestones. Luo Chen moved resolutely, looking over his shoulder before disappearing into the shadows.
Adam accompanied him to the corner of the alcove, watching carefully. The nobleman stopped in front of a small door that had been closed by time. He took out his clothes, pulled out a key that glowed faintly in the dim light.
The system's voice echoed in Adam's mind.
< Manifestation of impending possibility. >
Adrenaline surged through Adam as he watched Luo Chen open the door and enter. No matter what was in this building, no matter what opportunity awaited him, Adam needed it.
But how was he supposed to claim without a transfer card? He couldn't just go after Luo Chen.
For now, all he could do was wait.