The group gathered in the restaurant on the second floor.
The atmosphere at breakfast was somewhat peculiar.
Dongfang Yao and Wang Qiu'er would exchange knowing glances from time to time, then quickly glance at Dongfang Jing.
If I showed this to anyone, it would make me look like I have something to hide.
On the other side, Xiao Wu seemed preoccupied, eating her food with her head down, occasionally glancing up at Dongfang Jing with a mixture of fear, confusion, and a hint of barely perceptible inquiry in her eyes.
Then there are Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing. Although they already know each other, they are not really familiar with Yao'er's brother.
Dongfang Jing, of course, noticed the girls' gazes.
Only now did he suddenly realize this.
Why am I the only guy in this group?
The male-to-female ratio is severely imbalanced.
However, Dongfang Jing didn't think too much about it and just let it be.
After finishing his own portion, he wiped his mouth with a napkin and announced, "No rush, everyone eat slowly, we can leave anytime."
Half an hour later, the group boarded the Soul Guided Sports Car.
With a deep roar of engines, the three sports cars transformed into three streaks of light, disappearing into the distance and speeding towards the capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
...
Tiandou City
As the capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire and its political and economic center, its prosperity far surpasses that of any other city on the continent.
As the Soul Guided Sports Car drove into the suburbs and gradually slowed down, those who were visiting for the first time were all captivated by the scene before them.
The main road, wide enough to accommodate ten carriages side by side, is paved with smooth bluestone slabs.
The streets are lined with shops and magnificent buildings that are five or six stories high.
The streets were bustling with traffic and crowds of people.
The air was filled with the aroma of various foods and the bustling sounds of people, brimming with vibrant life.
Everyone's eyes lingered on the scenery outside the car window.
Brigitte and Qiu'er, who had lived in the monotonous forest in the past, as well as the Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor who had been with ice and snow for many years, couldn't help but feel amazed by the prosperity of the human world.
In contrast, Ning Rongrong and Dongfang Yao seemed completely unfazed.
"I know this place well!" Ning Rongrong patted her chest and volunteered to be the guide. "Brother Jing, let's not rush to the academy. It's not going anywhere anyway. I'll show you around and let you experience the charm of Tiandou City!"
Dongfang Yao chimed in, "That's right, brother. It's your first time here too, so you should treat it as a chance to relax."
Dongfang Jing thought about it and felt that what they said made sense.
Since I'll be living here permanently in the future, it's good to get familiar with the environment first.
I asked Brigitte and the others, and they had no objections.
Dongfang Jing nodded: "Alright, then I'll do as you say."
The group then merged into the crowded throng.
Ning Rongrong and Dongfang Yao led the group through various shops, from exquisite jewelry stores to novel soul tool stores. The dazzling array of goods left Wang Qiu'er, Xiao Wu, and the others somewhat overwhelmed.
Although Hyotei and Yuki-tei had a cold expression, their gazes would occasionally linger on certain shiny little trinkets.
The group was already very good-looking, so they naturally attracted a lot of attention as they walked down the street.
Especially with Dongfang Jing at the center, surrounded by several stunning beauties with different temperaments, the men on the roadside were so envious that their eyes almost turned red.
After strolling around for about an hour, at Ning Rongrong's suggestion, they arrived at a magnificent building that covered a vast area.
The building is circular in shape with a towering dome, resembling half a sphere placed on the ground.
There was no sign with a name on it, only a hammer image.
"This is the highest-level auction house in the Heaven Dou Empire," Ning Rongrong introduced. "Strange and unusual things often appear inside, and there's even a very small chance of soul bones being auctioned. Shall we go in and take a look?"
Dongfang Jing looked up at the magnificent building, then shook his head: "You guys go in, I need to go to the academy to take care of my enrollment first."
He hadn't forgotten that important business was at hand.
"Then I'll go with you," Wang Qiu'er said.
"No need," Dongfang Jing waved his hand and began to make arrangements. "Yao'er, Qiu'er, Rongrong, Zhuqing, and Xiaowu, the five of you go in and take a look around. See if there's anything you like. Sister Bing'er and Sister Ayin, please accompany them and be careful."
He then turned to Biji and Xuedi beside him: "Master, Sister Xue'er, I'll trouble you to accompany me."
"No trouble at all, it's nothing," Brigitte said with a smile.
No one objected to this arrangement.
"Alright then," Ning Rongrong took out a map from her storage soul tool and handed it to Dongfang Jing. "Brother Jing, I've marked the location of Zixing Academy for you. It's in the south of the city."
"Okay." Dongfang Jing took the map.
Just before parting, he turned his gaze and suddenly beckoned to his younger sister: "Yao'er, come here for a moment."
"What's wrong?" Dongfang Yao jogged to catch up with him.
The two walked to a deserted street corner.
Dongfang Jing looked at her, raised his hand, and said seriously, "There's something important I forgot to do for you yesterday."
Important things?
Just as Dongfang Yao was looking on with confusion, which then turned into shock.
Dongfang Jing gently placed his palm on her chest.
Dongfang Yao's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, like ripe apples, and heat rose straight to the top of her head.
She glanced around in a panic.
Although it's a street corner, there are people coming and going, and someone might look over at any time.
Here?!
No, that won't do! Someone will see us!
But...
She secretly glanced up and saw her brother's handsome face looking particularly serious in the sunlight, his purple eyes reflecting her own image.
If... it's what my brother wants...
It seems... it doesn't necessarily have to be a problem...
Dongfang Yao closed her eyes, tiptoed, and brought her pink lips close to his.
However, the anticipated tenderness did not materialize.
She only felt a gentle yet peculiar energy flowing into Dongfang Jing's palm, circulating along his meridians, and finally gathering near her heart to form a tiny rhombus-shaped mark before disappearing.
The whole process took only a few seconds.
"Alright." Dongfang Jing withdrew his hand, his tone relaxed.
"?"
Dongfang Yao slowly opened her eyes, her long eyelashes still trembling slightly.
She was completely dumbfounded when she saw her brother's expression, as if he had finished his business.
Is that all?
What was that just now?
"Brother, you..."
"I used the power of the Hall of a Thousand Mirrors to leave a spatial coordinate on you," Dongfang Jing explained. "This way, no matter where you are, as long as you're not in a special isolated space, I can sense your location immediately. In case of danger, I can also use this coordinate to get to your side as quickly as possible."
After he finished speaking, Dongfang Jing noticed his sister's face, which was so red it looked like it was about to bleed.
Somewhat puzzled, she asked, "What's wrong? Your face is so red. Was it too hot while we were shopping?"
"..."
Dongfang Yao opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
Spatial coordinates?
That's it?
Oh right, I almost forgot.
The Hall of Ten Thousand Mirrors granted my brother this ability when his soul power broke through level fifty.
So, it turns out I misunderstood?
That's true. If her brother could just come to his senses on his own, she'd be burning incense and praying to Buddha.
A feeling of shame and bewilderment welled up inside me.
Dongfang Yao felt her cheeks burning even hotter, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to disappear into immediately.
"I...I'm fine!" She stamped her foot, turned her back to Dongfang Jing, and said, "I'm just hot! You should go to the academy! We're going into the auction house!"
After saying that, she ran towards Wang Qiu'er and the others at the entrance of the auction house without looking back.
Their footsteps even carried a hint of fleeing in panic.
"This girl is really strange."
Dongfang Jing watched her retreating figure and shook his head, puzzled.
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