Dreaming of a Past Life Required a Clear Head

"The reason is very simple: because there are multiple kingdoms and duchies within the Heaven Dou Empire."

Zhou Qing provided the answer, "Ask yourself honestly, if you were the king of a kingdom, would you want your territory to have a wide, straight road leading directly to the Heaven Dou Imperial City?"

No!

Tang San immediately shook his head.

In the past, most martial arts sects established their sects in the mountains and forests. The roads leading up and down the mountains were mostly narrow and cramped. Even if they were wide, they were built with undulating steps. Moreover, there were many mountains, streams, and grass outside the mountain gates.

When disciples of the sect go out to purchase goods in nearby towns, they need to walk along the rugged country roads for a distance of three or four miles, or even eight or nine miles.

In the past, Tang San thought that the major sects deliberately chose to establish their sects in deep mountains and forests in order to train their disciples' basic lightness skills and temper their character.

But now it seems that it was also to maintain independence.

Otherwise, once the imperial Imperial Road is built, if the court has designs on the major sects and launches a large-scale military offensive, how much resistance will the sect disciples have, no matter how skilled they are?

However, it's like throwing an egg against a rock.

Within the Heaven Dou territory, the Heaven Dou Empire is not the sole governing body; there are kingdoms and duchies, each with its own autonomy, though they all respect the Heaven Dou Royal as the supreme authority.

Having grasped this concept, Tang San suddenly understood and found the corresponding figures for Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empire in his previous life:

Heaven Dou was the name of the Great Zhou, which lasted for eight hundred years and was respected by all the feudal lords!

Star Luo Empire refers to the various dynasties from the Great Qin onwards, up to the Da Ming where he lived in his previous life, where emperors took turns sitting on the throne!

But which one is superior?

It's really hard for Tang San to judge.

Although the Great Zhou lasted for eight hundred years, for the last five hundred years, feudal lords declared themselves kings, and there was constant warfare.

Although the Great Qin Dynasty unified China, its reign lasted only fourteen years, and subsequent dynasties all lasted only two or three hundred years in a cycle...

"Hey, stop spacing out."

Zhou Qing woke Tang San again, who was being attacked by memories of his past life, pulling him back to reality from his thoughts.

at this time.

Romantina had led Zhou Qing and the others to a hotel.

Welcome Spring Inn.

Above the hotel entrance hangs a plaque with three large, gilded characters.

"This is the most famous hotel in Falling Star City."

Romantina explained.

However, after following her into the hotel, Zhou Qing took in his surroundings.

Looking up, you can see two corridors. Including the floor they are on, the Welcome Spring Inn has three floors in total.

"Gentlemen, are you here for a meal or to stay the night?"

The waiter greeted Zhou Qing with a beaming smile, and his first words brought back memories of scenes from various martial arts dramas from his past life—the culture within the Star Luo Empire was probably closer to ancient Huaxia.

Tang San was stunned once again...

The servant ignored Zhou Qing and Tang San, whose clothes were rather plain, and his gaze fell on Romantina, who was dressed in equally plain clothes but made of fine fabric.

The waiters at the inn in the heart of Falling Star City have sharp eyes!

"First, prepare a good meal for us, then prepare four superior rooms."

Romantina stated frankly.

"Alright." The waiter immediately invited Romantina and the others to an empty table nearby, wiped it clean, and then went to make arrangements.

Romantina then explained the differences between the rooms, "The rooms on the first floor are all ordinary rooms with hard beds; the rooms on the Second Layer are like those in a regular family home, with a dining table and a chamber pot; and the Third Layer is the most luxurious, superior room—"

"The decor is extremely exquisite, the furniture is made of the finest materials, and even the lighting is not candlelight, but Soul Guiding Lamp! The mattresses are very soft, and the bedding is also soft and clean, with servants changing and washing it every day to ensure there is no odor!"

"More importantly, there is a pull cord by the bed. As long as it is pulled, the people at the back of the hotel will know and immediately send someone over to prepare thoughtful service for the guests, available 24 hours a day!"

Xiao Wu exclaimed "Wow!" in surprise, "It's so good?"

"And that's not all!" Romantina said, listing the details. "If you want to take a bath, that's fine too. There's a separate shower room inside, and the showerhead is Soul Tool, like Soul Guiding Lamp, with an energy storage device that can heat the water."

"Damn it! Why isn't there one in Nuoding City?" Xiao Wu complained.

"Perhaps it's because Nuoding City is located within Heaven Dou territory, and transportation between major cities is underdeveloped," Zhou Qing said.

No, actually there is.

Romantina could only say that although Nuoding City was not as prosperous as Falling Star City, the high-class rooms in the luxury hotels were still equipped with such life-related Soul Tool.

After all, those who can afford to live in superior rooms are either nobles or passing Soul Master. Even if the Soul Power in the Soul Tool is exhausted, they can recharge it with their own Soul Power and use its functions.

Furthermore, there is a rumor about the life-related Soul Tool in these high-end hotels: after these life-related Soul Tool are purchased, the room service staff will only clean the surface stains and dust afterward, and will never charge their energy storage Soul Guidance Device with Soul Power.

"Some do? How come I don't know?" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.

"Because you've never been to a luxury hotel in Nuoding City." Zhou Qing was the first to think of this possibility.

"So that's how it is."

Xiao Wu suddenly realized, but then narrowed her eyes. "Are you looking down on me? You didn't even realize it yourself, and you still have the nerve to say that to me?"

Zhou Qing said without changing his expression, "At least I can put forward some reasoning."

At this moment, the servant brought the food up.

In terms of food, Falling Star City is similar to Nuoding City, with dishes prepared in various ways such as stir-frying, boiling, stewing, braising, and pan-frying. However, perhaps because this hotel is indeed high-class, the dishes are also mostly delicious and visually appealing.

Zhou Qing's mouth watered at the enticing aroma.

If a Titled Douluo can make such delicious food, then he deserves the title of "Food God". In the original work, Oscar can only make sausages. What kind of God of Cookery Douluo is he?

Zhou Qing immediately dismissed the idea that had suddenly popped into his head and joined the others in enjoying their meal.

After the meal.

Led by the servant, Zhou Qing and the others went up to the third floor and entered their respective rooms.

Zhou Qing surveyed the furnishings of the main room:

A soft bed is placed against the wall, and there are green plants by the window.

The lights are warm and inviting, creating a pleasant and refreshing atmosphere.

Zhou Qing immediately jumped onto the soft bed, sinking her entire body into it. The soft touch filled her body, bringing her unparalleled enjoyment.

[Comparable to Simmons!]

After lying down for a while, Zhou Qing reluctantly got out of bed and took a cold shower in the separate bathroom.

Upon arriving in Falling Star City, Zhou Qing's thoughts were drawn back to his past life by the city's antique atmosphere, causing him to be somewhat absent-minded.

The cold touch cleared his mind considerably.

"It's time to think about serious matters..."