Under the clear blue sky, with the sun shining brightly, a colorful cloud drifted through the morning glow, and soon, Ziyang Prefecture City was in sight.

The newly purchased house was in the eastern part of the city, adjacent to the bustling market. Early in the morning, it was already lively, with vendors weaving through the streets, and the shouts from the stalls rising and falling, faintly reminiscent of the Great Shang's capital.

Under the bridge, a storyteller's voice, full of energy, rang out.

"The latest Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Ranking is out, and a lot has happened recently!"