Over the next few days, Lu Zheng still ran back and forth between the two sides, though he spent most of his time in Great Jing.
Though Shen Ying claimed to be in seclusion, she was actually just cultivating in Peach Blossom Glade and could not conveniently travel through worlds. Thus, Lu Zheng still went to Peach Blossom Glade as usual.
Si Lingxi, on the other hand, had nothing much to do. Aside from guiding Yang Caiyi every morning, she would occasionally go shopping in Sea City with Lu Zheng and enjoy some time alone with him.
Fortunately, they did not run into Huang Xiumin.
That day, Lu Zheng was playing chess with Si Lingxi in Peach Blossom Manor while Shen Ying watched from the side.
"How many places have Tao Zhen and the others visited?" Lu Zheng asked as he made a move.
Shen Ying replied, "They have already passed through Lingbei Province, Yinan Road, and Sanjiang Province. They have now reached Pingdong Province."
"That was pretty fast!" Lu Zheng asked. "They did not run into any trouble, did they?"
"No." Shen Ying shook her head. "They mostly traveled along Official Roads and visited Peach Blossom Shrines established under the court's rule, so they encountered no trouble. As for some wild temples, there were a few minor demons and ghosts, but they were wiped out with a backhand."
"Not bad luck!" Lu Zheng laughed.
Shen Ying nodded. "If everything continues this smoothly, they will be able to make a circuit through all the central and southern regions and return in another half month."
Hearing this, Lu Zheng could not help laughing. "In that case, as their mistress, you have been to fewer places than they have."
Shen Ying curled her lips, glanced at the chessboard, then leaned forward