8 Xiao Yues New Sister (2/2)

Any disciple was free to sell or buy anything displayed in the market as long as it didn't go against the rules. Only some special objects were forbidden like poison and faulty medicinal pills, for the sake of the disciples.

A low ranking Liquid Realm disciple like Little Azu usually walked around, inspecting random goods just in case.

Shin Sumi quickly encountered a female red robed disciple that seemed to be alone.

Not wanting to repeat the same mistake as with Chu Erlong's group, she made sure that she was simply by herself.

Shin Sumi's willpower overtook her shyness as she forced a big smile on her face, showing her white teeth.

She was about to raise her arm to get the attention of the red robed girl when she felt a light tap on her shoulder.

”Hi ! Fellow disciple, are you shopping alone ?”

Shin Sumi turned around to see an orange robed disciple grinning at her.

The girl seemed about the same age as Shin Sumi. She had grey eyes that reflected the clouds, contrasting with her dark skin and could be considered pretty. Her petite stature made her seem fragile but she had an aura of confidence around her that was evident.

When she faced Shin Sumi, her eyes darted up and down to size her up. For a second Shin Sumi was afraid that she was going to make another enemy but finally a smile appeared on the girl's face.

”I'm Xiao Yue. You want to tag along ?”

”Thank you Sister Xiao. I'm Shin Sumi” she said as she started bowing to thank Xiao Yue when she felt the girl's hands on her arm.

”Come on, lose the useless respect. From now on we are sisters, okay ? Just call me Yue !”

Shin Sumi was taken aback. Never in her life had she suspected that she could get a friend that fast.

That was Xiao Yue's temperament. At first sight, she would decide if she liked somebody or not and she would stick to it. The people who knew her found her a bit weird but strangely nobody hated her.

”So what do you need Sister Sumi ? You can find everything here ! Let me show you around !”

Xiao Yue had a simple view of life. She had seen Shin Sumi alone and looking around, thus she had come to help her.

Besides, the red robed girl that Shin Sumi was about to talk to was Fang Lin and Xiao Yue didn't like her.

Without having the time to do anything, Shin Sumi felt Xiao Yue's arm wrap around hers and she started pulling her along the market alley.

”Oooh, here are some good swords ! They are not as good as the ones in the Myriad Sword Pavillion but much more affordable !”

”Look ! Spiritual talismans to stay awake for days !”

Everything Xiao Yue showed Shin Sumi seemed incredible by the sound of her voice.

As they were walking around, a lot of disciples - especially males - turned their heads to look at them.

Obviously they were looking mostly at Xiao Yue who was wearing a dazzling orange robe. Shin Sumi quickly discovered that nearly all guys were simply smiling.

No trace of lust was clearly visible, they were looking at her like they would a good friend.

For once Shin Sumi felt good and relaxed.

Xiao Yue seemed liked by everyone around here and her talent was enough to make sure that no ordinary disciple would take her lightly.

As they walked around, Shin Sumi learned from her new friend that she had been in the sect for more than a year already.

She had begun cultivation at the age of thirteen, brought here by a Liquid Realm disciple by the name of Long Que.

Her talent had shone bright on the test-stone and she had opened her Shinsoo passageways after half a year in the sect.

”Sister Sumi, what do you think of these ?”

Shin Sumi was brought back from her deep thinking. Xiao Yue was holding a pair of bracelets against her tanned skin.

”I like them very much Sister Yue !”

The two bracelets were simple silver bands ornated with stones. One of them exhibited a green stone and the other a purple one.

Trying them on a few times, Xiao Yue was having a hard time deciding. That didn't seem to inconvenience the disciple that was selling them. The youth in his twenties was all smile, telling her to try for as long as she wanted.

After another long hesitation, Xiao Yue turned to Shin Sumi.

”Which one do you prefer, Sister Sumi ?”

”I think the purple one is beautiful. If I had to choose I would pick this one !”

Showing her white teeth, Xiao Yue turned to the stall owner.

”I think it's settled then. I'll take both !” she said while fishing for two low grade spirit stones from her bag of holding.

Shin Sumi was wondering why she had asked her for advice when she had planned to buy both bracelets when Xiao Yue turned to her.

”This one is yours from now on. This is a gift, you don't owe me anything. You were right, the purple bracelet is beautiful on you !”

Shin Sumi planned on refusing the gift, but upon seeing Xiao Yue's seriousness she decided against it.

Wearing the bracelet immediately, Shin Sumi saw Xiao Yue's eyes light up.

It really was a simple gift, Xiao Yue just wanted a friend.

”As long as you are wearing this bracelet, then you are my Little Sister. And as your Big Sister, I say you tell me where you want to go !”

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Shin Sumi couldn't help laughing and covered her mouth with the white hand adorned with her new bracelet.

”Alright then Big Sister Yue ! Let's find spirit plants.”

Hearing her reply, Xiao Yue's face turned serious all of a sudden. Her brows bere in a 'V' shape and she was pondering something.

”No that won't do... You are taller than me, it doesn't sound cute at all if you call me Big Sister. I wanted to try it since every orange disciple is called that by their followers, but you're not my follower. Since you are my friend and my sister, loose the 'big' ”

For a second Shin Sumi thought that she had done something bad. She let out a relieved sigh and laughed again.

”Why don't we lose the 'sister' too ? I'll call you Yue and you'll call me Sumi ! What do you think ?”

Normally it was a form of address only reserved to the closest relatives or friends but considering that they were now sisters Xiao Yue immediately approved.

***

They walked around the market for close to an hour.

At any time of day and night disciples would close their store and others would take their place.

The place seemed like a big mess to Shin Sumi but Xiao Yue explained ”Technically you set shop anywhere but usually certain areas are respected. If you want to sell pills, all the disciples looking for them will be in the pill area so it is best to set up shop there.”

Xiao Yue knew the market perfectly well, and a lot of the sellers as well. She introduced many of them to her new sister.

At least in front of Xiao Yue they all seemed very happy to meet Shin Sumi.

The more time passed the more Shin Sumi started to understand Xiao Yue's background.

Not knowing anyone in the sect but having a pretty good talent, she had to find ways to progress. When she discovered the market and all its impressive goods, she did her best to do quests for the sect.

That way she earned a decent amount of spirit stones and some objects to trade in the market.

For a long time she had sold things herself and made friends with many customers and fellow sellers.

Shin Sumi had no idea what the quest system was and asked Xiao Yue.

”No, it's not in the newcomer manual. That thing lacks a lot of things ! It hasn't been changed maybe since the foundation of the Dark Sky Starry Sect !”

”The quest system is the best way for disciples to earn better income. Any disciple can choose a quest issued by the sect, as long as it corresponds to their rank. The easiest are something like finding special plants in the mountains around the sect. The more difficult quests can provide more reward but they can be dangerous before you open your Shinsoo passageways.”

”Before that, you can alternate between working in the fields and lower rank quests. I'll tell you more about the quests tomorrow ! I'll take you to see the Quests Pavillion !”

Xiao Yue had piqued Shin Sumi's interest but she was right, the sky was getting dark and with her tiredness Shin Sumi found herself yawning frequently.

After accompanying her to the entrance of the market area, Xiao Yue hugged Shin Sumi briefly before heading on their separate ways.