Hello everyone, it's been a long time, I hope everyone is doing well. First, I want to apologize for the sudden interruption, but this was not by my will, but due to illness, as I was bedridden for almost half a month, and therefore I did not have the ability to write or upload, but now that I have improved, I will try to make up for everything that was missed with all that I have.
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Sunflower Dew Nation – The Imperial Capital.
Amidst the bustling noise of the crowded city, where the calls of vendors rose high and the scents of exotic spices and rare flowers blended in the air, a luxurious carriage stopped at the gate of a pre-purchased private courtyard in an upscale neighborhood. Despite its ordinary exterior appearance, the carriage carried more than just comforts—it was equipped with soundproof barriers and a magical internal expansion, resembling a mobile royal chamber.
The rear door opened slowly, and with it, the warmth of golden sunlight spilled onto the embroidered fabrics inside the carriage. Everyone descended one by one, their footsteps echoing on the polished stones that paved the small garden path leading to the courtyard's front door. The place seemed quiet and comfortable, surrounded by low stone walls, along the edges of which were scattered medicinal plants and rare flowers from various regions.
"We will stay here for about a month..." Xichen murmured, stretching his arms slightly, as if greedily welcoming the new air. Then he turned towards the others with a calm smile, "I want to wander around the place a bit... Does anyone wish to accompany me?"
Before his voice faded, a soft, angelic voice chimed in lightly:
"I want to go with Big Brother ~" Xue'er chirped enthusiastically, her eyes sparkling like two little stars as she smiled with pure joy. She wore a sky-blue dress that flowed gently over her delicate figure, her long silver hair with red tips shimmering under the sunlight.
As for Zhuqing, she was inspecting the place with a practical gaze, before turning to them and saying in a composed tone:
"Go and enjoy yourselves. We will take care of preparing the courtyard and arranging things here."
Then she glanced quickly at Yuechan, who was standing silently beside her, her white robe fluttering softly in the breeze, "You too... you can go with them, it's fine."
Yuechan hesitated for a moment, then nodded slightly. Her calm expression did not change, but her eyes flickered with a faint interest.
Yuechan had always been curious about street food stalls because of Xichen, and she had tried them during this trip and gradually became addicted to them. Now, she was getting excited like a little child just thinking about eating at the street stalls.
The three left together, while the two girls wore veils covering half of their faces, as they were aware of their beauty and did not want to attract unwanted attention that might ruin their trip.
"Here, wear this," Yuechan suddenly said, handing a veil similar to hers to Xichen, who stared at her in bewilderment and confusion. "You caused quite a commotion earlier, and that will cause unnecessary trouble if you reveal your face."
"..." Xichen stared at Yuechan with dead eyes. The idea of wearing a veil did not appeal to him, but he noticed that the tips of Yuechan's ears were slightly red.
'Could this veil be used by her?' Xichen wondered for a moment, as it seemed her intention was different from the nonsense she was speaking. "I don't want to. I will never wear a veil."
Xichen was prepared to walk all over the city naked rather than wear a veil like women to cover his face.
Yuechan looked at him for a moment, her lips trembling as if she was about to say something, but soon she let out a soft sigh and turned away, hiding a small smile that Xichen could not see.
"As you wish, O dignified sir..." she muttered in a barely audible, sarcastic tone.
As for Xue'er, she held onto the hem of Xichen's robe and looked up at him with wide eyes, "Will we go to the food square first? I smelled the scent of strange roasted meat on our way here."
"We will go wherever my feet lead me, but if there is meat... who knows?" Xichen said with a slight smile, placing his hands behind his back and walking calmly towards the outer street gate.
The three emerged into the noise of the Imperial Capital, where the calls of vendors mixed with the sounds of horse hooves and distant drumbeats – the city was vibrantly alive in an undeniable way. The roads were paved with shiny grey stones, and on both sides stood shops and small restaurants, adorned with signs featuring strange patterns indicating the diversity of cultures in this place.
One of the main streets led to a huge square known among the locals as "Wonder Square," famous for its dozens of stalls offering every imaginable type of food, medicine, and indescribable scents. The colors, sounds, and smells... everything in the square was like a circular display of living magic.
"This capital is different from any place we have passed through," Yuechan murmured, staring at one of the stalls offering something like a giant snail steamed with rare herbs.
"Look! They are roasting a snow tiger's heart!" Xue'er exclaimed in amazement, pointing to a stall run by a one-armed old man who was using his other arm to flip pale blue-colored pieces of meat over a copper grill.
"Let's go and see." Although Xichen was not enthusiastic about the idea of eating blue-colored meat or a tiger's heart, he did not want to disappoint Xue'er, so he walked towards the stall, and they began eating along the way.
As the three walked, Xichen's eyes fell upon a familiar figure dressed in black and white, walking carelessly while entering a shop called "Divine Weapons Store."
But what attracted Xichen's attention more was seeing the number 300 stuck above the head of that person.
Indeed, this person was none other than Jun Moxie.
'There must be some opportunity in that simple-looking shop,' Xichen thought, and stared at the two beside him, who were enjoying eating grilled seafood. "Let's go see that weapon shop a bit. It seems they also do stone splitting."
"Stone splitting!!" Xue'er exclaimed with shining eyes, as she was a fan of things like stone cutting that involve high stakes.
In other words, she was addicted to gambling and enjoyed the tension and anticipation of seeing the result after a big bet.
"..." Yuechan stared at Xichen silently. She had noticed Jun Moxie and could figure out the reason for Xichen's sudden desire to visit the weapon shop, but she said nothing and nodded in agreement.
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