Chapter 18: Go to the Imperial City

As dusk fell over Purple Chain Mountain, the miasma thickened.
"Squeak!"
"Squeak!"
From the cave halfway up the cliff, chewing sounds echoed continuously.
The ground was littered with precious Double Marked Spirit Jade. Travis sat on the ground, stuffing Spirit Jade into his mouth like candy, crunching them effortlessly. His dental prowess allowed him to grind the Spirit Jade to bits, a feat that would surely shatter the teeth of anyone else.
"All gone, huh?"
Travis suddenly reached...