Chapter 1: The Gutter and the Awakening

[Content preview for Chapter 1: The Gutter and the Awakening] This is the opening of "The Gutter and the Awakening" — Chapter 1 of The Merchant Prince's Second Life by Wei Lin. Full chapter content will be available here. This chapter contains approximately 1,937 words. The story continues to unfold as Wei Lin builds the world of The Merchant Prince's Second Life, taking readers deeper into this xianxia narrative. Each chapter advances the plot, develops characters, and reveals new layers of the story. Readers can access the first 5 chapters for free. To unlock the complete novel, a one-time payment is required — no subscription, ever.