My Last Hunt

Fulfilling Promise (3)

The grand building has several walks-in and a continuous stream of hunters were entering and leaving. Qiao agreed. His own condition was no better. There was a bench for those who wanted to rest at the outside of the reception. It was perfectly designed with greenery and peaceful surrounding with a small shop. It was built for the needs of the travelers. In case they were out of something they could buy before getting inside the reception. Of course it would not look nice if the travelers in their worse condition get in without looking after their severed condition. 

Traveler who happened to be exhausted as well as drained of spirit needed many things; for example food, clothing and more. For this purpose the reception allowed one of the traders built a perfect shop which could render services for the travelers in its best. He gestured the blood hunter sit on the bench and sip some drops of blood when no one was noticing him. Qiao moved around. His appearance was matching to the one who barehanded defeated death. From his hair to his feet he seemed crossed valleys of unknown dangers. It was the effects of the different types of challenges along the way. 

His usually well put up hair were much dry and standing from root ends. The tips of the hair were in color of crimson blowy. It also faltered his handsome face slightly. He was facing the heated weather in the Volcanic Territory head on. With the numbers of confrontations he was feeling hungry or empty out. The clothing on his body was unable to hide his perfectly statured body. The muscles were showing up. Few those who were passing by noticed the young hunter adding some glances. Some of them definitely felt envious. But they knew very well how hard practice needed to perfectly shape the hunter's body. It was harder than a normal human's body. 

It did not means that the hunters around were weak or skinny nonetheless only they could tell the difference. Qiao wanted to buy clothing as well as food. In the middle of the peaceful and well served lush green grass a shop was erected to attract the attention of anyone who wanted a home temporarily. This shop provides every facility. "I will be there for a while. Come look for me when you get better." Qiao told the blood hunter and walked toward the shop. 

There were hunters standing in rows in front of every booth. All the booths have a banner on its face describing what the booth related with. For instance, there was booth for the hunters who wanted to buy fleece. Food was selling on another booth. Qiao surveys for a bit and then bought the token for the row of clothing. The shop attendants introduced this method to avoid the crowd of hunters swarming inside the shop. It would ruin the air of comfort. Qiao decided to first buy the fleece and then go for a shower. After making up the appearance better he could go for food. 

During this the blood hunter would be healed. He proved that his determination was stronger and he was willing to bet anything to become a hunter under the guidance of Hightown. Qiao kept notice of his actions and once or twice he tested whether the blood hunter would choose right or wrong in the tense situation. It was to verify that he did not decide out of whim. He was going to speak for him in the Hightown so he needed to confirm beforehand. Wuza did not remove hoody from his face and sat there silently. 

The row was little longer than Qiao expected. There were few hunters who were trying to move up before other but he was calm. He was standing in the Hightown. Nothing could go wrong under the nose of the strong hold much less a hunter or two wanted to brag their strength. It was everyday scene. For one who has power always show off but it was time wasting and unhealthy activity some times. Not everyone can digest this bragging. It did not take much time and it his turn. The fleeces were already in display when he entered the shop. The price tags were mentioned. He picked a fleece and checked the clothing material; it was of fine quality as he could see that the price was higher compared with others. 

He took the fleece and handed the attendant. The required price was under his means. Qiao brought out the spoils from his side pocket which he placed them here before coming toward the shop. Getting out of the shop; Qiao walked toward the shower rooms. These were built at the back of the shop. The shower rooms were fifty in numbers so it did not take him much time. 

Keeping his bag safely at the side holder on the wall; he let the water run down on his face and whole body. It was soothing, relaxing and refreshing. He might not forget this luxury. He felt that all the impurities washed away with the water flow. His body got light with the shower. After a long time he noticed how beautifully his body got crafted slowly. It really brought ease up smile on his face. The level up; the experience points and hunting those monsters along with his practice had showed up the doles. 

He was so much absorbed showering that he opened his eyes when the door knocked twice. He took more time than allowed. It was the problem with the public bath. He did not answer the hunter who knocked and now speaking rudely. Qiao did not want to ruin his ease up feeling. He nodded and just walked away without bothering the hunter. The hunter saw him leaving as if he was not the center of his rudeness. He fell speechless. The fleece looked exceedingly nice and superior. He fixed his hair and then walked toward the eatery booth. 

The aroma of the meat was wafting around the booth. Perhaps the cook has more sense of the cooking in the Hightown. He could imagine the taste however drooling would not look nice for him. With the token his turn came and entered inside the eatery. Qiao bought a normal serving and ate up his fill. He ordered half of the serving to be packed. It would accompany wherever he need it. He also filled up his water bottle. The experience which he went through in the Volcanic Territory was terrible. No matter if he was level five and does not feel hungry or thirsty like normal people; there comes time when everyone go through the same experience.