Red Cotton Peak[1] was renowned for its Red Cotton Tree Flowers that bloomed all year round.2

The peak housed a cleared area that was once an altar[2] but had been abandoned over time. On either side stood vacant buildings, and the road was clean and well-maintained. Eventually, Mount Shu's disciples began setting up stalls in this space, leading to the formation of a small general goods market known as the Red Cotton Market[3].0

Compared to the costly and fixed items available at the sect's main entrance, the goods in the Red Cotton Market were set up by the disciples themselves, offering a more diverse range of items and allowing room for negotiation.0

While there was a risk of encountering scams, it was also possible to find great deals, making it a popular spot for many Mount Shu Sect disciples to visit, even if they didn't intend to make a purchase.0

However, it was Chu Liang's first time here.0

Upon entering...0