ebookland Chapter 137 Entering the City
Chapter 137 Entering the City
Upon hearing this, Lin Jun and the others quickly accepted the invitation.
This was something that saved them effort (riding a mount was fast, but they still had to use their internal energy to protect themselves from the wind, which was a double test of their physical and mental strength) and satisfied their curiosity. How could they refuse it?
Ding Mo was indifferent and would just go with the flow; he was fine with whatever was said.
Lin Zhifeng had already agreed with Fang Yuan when he came from the Heavenly Sword Sect that he would also have to pay for fuel.
Therefore, everyone agreed to take the Fangyuan flying machine to Muyun City together.
Because of last night's dinner gathering, Lin Jun and the others had at least become drinking buddies with Fang Yuan, so they didn't pretend as much. Upon boarding the aircraft, they all acted as if they'd never seen anything like it before, marveling at its wonder.
They did have the idea of buying one for themselves, but when they thought about their empty wallets, they all kept quiet.
Upon hearing that Lin Zhifeng planned to buy one in Muyun City, everyone was very happy and expressed their willingness to rent one from Lin Zhifeng if needed.
Lin Zhifeng wasn't even sure if he could afford it, but he had no choice but to agree for now. It seemed everyone wanted to become his shareholder!
The aircraft sped along at breakneck speed, but it took them half a month to finally reach their destination – Twilight Cloud City.
Fang Yuan piloted the aircraft to a stop on the outskirts of Muyun City, and then the group traveled a short distance by flying on their swords.
From afar, the city of Dusk Clouds is shrouded in a layer of white mist, which is probably where its name comes from.
Just now, from the air, I could see that the city of Twilight Clouds was faintly glowing red amidst the white mist. Now, as I fly closer, I realize that the city is actually adorned with red lanterns and various decorations.
Lin Zhifeng and the other disciples of the Sword Sect were visiting Muyun City for the first time. They were like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden, feeling that there was not enough to see with their eyes alone.
Although this was Fang Yuan's second visit, the last time he came was when he was young and accompanied by his grandfather, so his memory of it was not very clear.
Now that they looked like outsiders, someone enthusiastically approached them: "Gentlemen cultivators who have come from afar, would you like to shop, eat, or stay at a hotel? I'm an expert, I specialize in being a guide and running errands in this city. Would you need my services?"
Lin Zhifeng said, "Hello, sir. We are looking for a comfortable and quiet place to stay. Do you have any recommendations?"
The gossipmonger said, "Yes, there is! There's a Lai Fu Inn just three streets away. The owner is a cultivator at the Refinement Void Realm, so safety is definitely guaranteed. They also run a food business, so guests can enjoy delicious food without leaving the inn. And most importantly—the inn is not far from shops selling pills. What do you all think?"
Lin Zhifeng said, "Very good! May I ask how much you charge, young man?"
The informant said, "In our line of work, we rely on tips from our customers. We don't mind if it's a low-grade spirit stone, and we don't mind if it's a high-grade spirit stone. My service is absolutely top-notch; customers can ask around if they don't believe me."
Lin Zhifeng said, "In that case, I'll trouble you to lead the way, young man."
The informant said happily, "Alright, everyone, please follow me."
After saying that, he took the lead and set off.
Fang Yuan whispered to Lin Zhifeng, "Look at this informant, he's just a gofer, but his cultivation is already at the late Nascent Soul stage. This Muyun City seems to be full of hidden talents. We need to be careful on this trip."
Lin Zhifeng said, "Brother Fang is right! I will explain this matter to everyone later."
Fang Yuan chuckled upon hearing this and said, "Don't we look like a pair of parents taking their kids on a trip?" He then turned to look at Lin Jun and the others who were following closely behind.
Lin Zhifeng: "..."
"Brother Fang, you're joking. To be honest, I'm the youngest among these people, and it's only right for me, as their younger brother, to help out," Lin Zhifeng said.
Fang Yuan, who hadn't inquired about Lin Zhifeng's age before, couldn't help but ask curiously, "Little brother, how old are you this year?"
Lin Zhifeng said, "Not even fifty."
Fang Yuan: "!"
He only knew that Lin Zhifeng was younger than him, but he didn't realize how much younger he was. He himself had broken through to the Nascent Soul Realm in less than a century, which was considered genius back then.
Are all people this freakishly talented now?
He was about to inquire about Ding Mo, Lin Jun, and others.
Lin Zhifeng took the initiative to introduce them: "Senior Brother Ding and Senior Brother Wu are a bit older, in their early sixties, while the others are all under sixty."
Fang Yuan: "!"
Alright, he's the oldest here, almost a hundred years old.
He was initially quite pleased with himself for breaking through to the Void Refinement Realm within a century, but now the younger generation is rapidly rising in his wake. And there's a whole line of them...
As they were talking, the informant led everyone to the entrance of the Laifu Inn.
The inn was quite large; the restaurant in front alone was a three-story building.
Like other buildings in Muyun City, the inn was decorated with lanterns, red silk, and red flowers, creating a festive atmosphere.
Out of curiosity, Lin Zhifeng asked Bao Datian for the reason.
The gossipmonger chuckled, “Guest, you’ve come from afar, so you may not know this. The wife of our City Lord of Muyun City comes from the mortal realm. They celebrate a festival called ‘Spring Festival’ at this time of year. Our City Lord dotes on his wife, and since she can’t go back, he’ll spend the Spring Festival with her in Muyun City.”
The informant looked at the bright red costumes and explained, "These costumes were specially learned by the city lord from the mortal world. I dare not say they are more than a few similar to the originals."
"Since our guests have arrived at such a convenient time, why don't we stay in town for a few more days? There will be dragon and lion dances and fireworks in a few days, it'll be quite a lively affair!"
In Lin Zhifeng's original world, people no longer celebrated the Spring Festival, but he still learned some of the customs of the past from movies and television. Lin Jun and the others, however, were born and raised in the cultivation continent and had never been to the mortal world, so they were all eager to have some fun.
Lin Zhifeng knew exactly what they were thinking.
Since we're already here!
Besides business, it's also good to experience the local customs and culture, which is a great way to broaden one's horizons. What's wrong with that?
The key is that just looking at it doesn't cost much, right?
Fang Yuan had previously visited the mortal realm by chance, but he had missed the New Year celebrations. Therefore, he showed great interest in it.
Ding Mo had no objection and was automatically ignored.
Since he was going to spend the Spring Festival here, Lin Zhifeng booked a room for a month with the innkeeper.
They splurge a little this time, staying in deluxe rooms. The room rate is one high-grade spirit stone per night.
Lin Jun and the others felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this, and the fact that they managed not to accuse the other party of robbery was a testament to their good manners.
Lin Zhifeng laughed and said, "The flowers and herbs that everyone picked in the Eternal Night Forest have been refined into many pills by my people. If there is a chance this time, I will exchange them all for spirit stones. I dare not say more, but it will be enough to support you for a year or two."