First Day Touring the Capital

First Day Touring the Capital

"Interesting. They couldn't uncover his background after all? As expected of an honored guest even Father King respected."

After a night of investigation, Li Qingdi had found no information on Lu Jiuyuan in any of the major cities and towns. He had never imagined that Lu Jiuyuan actually came from a small town.

Failing to uncover Lu Jiuyuan's background did not lessen Li Qingdi's wariness of him. On the contrary, it only grew stronger.

By then, dawn had gradually broken. Remembering that Ling Xuan had instructed him to take Lu Jiuyuan around the capital today, Li Qingdi rose to his feet.

"Lu Jiuyuan, I'd like to see just what kind of person you are."

Meanwhile, Lu Jiuyuan had slept atop the Ten Thousand Year Starwood for the entire night. He was now in peak condition, and even his cultivation seemed to have faintly improved.

"Going by this trend, I should be able to make a push for the Golden Core Stage before the Hundred Nations Grand Competition. If I break through to the Golden Core Stage, perhaps I can secure a better ranking?"

Lu Jiuyuan pondered to himself, but Lin Zhilin was already softly calling from outside the door.

"Household Head, it is time to eat."

"Mm, I understand."

Lu Jiuyuan rose at once. Cultivation was certainly important. Once experts cultivated to profound enough realms, they could live forever without eating. But if one did not eat, what would still be the same about them and humans?

With that thought, Lu Jiuyuan quickly dressed and pushed open the door, where he saw Lin Zhilin waiting outside.

The moment Lin Zhilin saw Lu Jiuyuan, her face instantly flushed red. Lu Jiuyuan was rather puzzled. Why was she blushing like a teapot bubbling away? It wasn't as if he had done anything.

Still, Lu Jiuyuan said calmly,

"Let's go. Take me to eat."

Only then did Lin Zhilin snap back to her senses. By the time Lu Jiuyuan reached the dining table, the Thousand Ghost King had already been waiting there for quite some time. Looking at the table full of dishes, Lu Jiuyuan could not help shaking his head.

Truly the vile excesses of capitalism—but he liked it.

While they were eating, an untimely voice came from outside.

"Oh? It seems I came at the wrong time, Brother Lu!"

Lu Jiuyuan looked up. Who else could it be but Li Qingdi? He smiled.

"No, Brother Li, you came at exactly the right time. Join us for a meal."

"Since Brother Lu has invited me, I would be disrespectful to refuse."

Li Qingdi was exceedingly familiar and easygoing. He picked up a bowl and chopsticks and sat down. Yet before the two could begin eating, another voice rang out.

"Jiuyuan, I'm here."

Who else could it be but Li Qingping? However, the moment she walked in and saw Li Qingdi, the smile on her face froze.

"Brother, what a coincidence. Why are you here too?"

Li Qingping pouted in displeasure. How infuriating—her brother had actually arrived before her. Next time, she would have to come earlier.

"Why can't I be here? Isn't it mealtime? It's perfectly reasonable for me to come mooch a meal."

Li Qingdi said with a solemn expression. If Li Qingping had not known what kind of person her third brother was, she might really have believed him.

Just as Li Qingping was about to say something, Lu Jiuyuan cut her off.

"Alright, since everyone is here, let's eat together."

Only then did Li Qingping choose a seat beside Lu Jiuyuan. Li Qingdi, meanwhile, began eating without a care and said,

"Brother Lu, now that you've come to the capital, let me play the host and take you around the city."

"Since Brother Li has invited me so warmly, I naturally cannot refuse. Sorry for the trouble, Brother Li."

Lu Jiuyuan smiled and agreed. He had not planned to cultivate without pause these next few days anyway, so taking a few days to have some fun was fine.

"I want to come too."

Li Qingping raised her hand. Neither Lu Jiuyuan nor Li Qingdi found this surprising, and they readily agreed to bring her along.

However, while they ate, Li Qingdi's eyes kept darting toward the Thousand Ghost King. For some reason, he sensed a terrifying threat from the Thousand Ghost King. Yet whenever he examined him more closely, the Thousand Ghost King seemed like an ordinary mortal, utterly devoid of cultivation.

After eating and drinking their fill, Li Qingdi led Lu Jiuyuan and the others straight into the capital.

"As expected of the capital. Such a flourishing sight is truly rare."

Looking at the bustling streets filled with people, Lu Jiuyuan spoke from the heart. Li Qingdi took the opportunity to ask curiously,

"Oh? Brother Lu's hometown must be no less prosperous than our capital. How could such a sight be rare?"

He was clearly trying to probe Lu Jiuyuan's background. Though Lu Jiuyuan had little experience in the world, he could still see through Li Qingdi's intentions, so he smiled.

"To be honest, my Lineage is a secluded Lineage that rarely interacts with the outside world. That is why I have seldom seen such a flourishing scene."

"I see."

Li Qingdi suddenly understood, though he was also somewhat surprised. A secluded Lineage was one that had vanished from the public eye and rarely communicated with the outside world. In that case, it was only natural that he had failed to investigate Lu Jiuyuan's background.

"Still, what interesting places are there in this capital?"

Lu Jiuyuan asked curiously. Although everything was somewhat amusing, in his eyes, it was all merely so-so.

Li Qingdi fell into thought upon hearing that. After a moment, he said,

"If Brother Lu wishes, I do have a good place to recommend."

"Oh? What place?"

Lu Jiuyuan asked curiously. Li Qingdi answered with a serious expression,

"The Heavenly Courage Beast Arena!"

Before Lu Jiuyuan could even speak, Li Qingping said in shock,

"Brother, have you got it wrong? You're taking someone to a beast arena the first time you bring them out?"

"There really aren't many places for entertainment in the capital. The Heavenly Courage Beast Arena can still be considered a place worth visiting."

Lu Jiuyuan also became curious upon hearing about the beast arena.

"What exactly is this Heavenly Courage Beast Arena?"

At Lu Jiuyuan's question, Li Qingdi smiled.

"The Heavenly Courage Beast Arena, as its name suggests, is a place for beast fights. Customers may place wagers on the winners there, so it can be considered gambling. As long as one's judgment is sharp enough, earning a small fortune is not impossible."