Returning to Mingdu, Meeting Ju Zi Again
Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan only stayed in Heaven Dou City for three days before leaving to continue their honeymoon.
Their next destination was Mingdu.
The distance from Heaven Dou City to Mingdu is actually about the same as the distance from Shrek to Heaven Dou City.
Along the way, Zhou Huan and Zhang Lexuan passed through several large cities, enjoyed the local delicacies, and after some sightseeing, it finally took them seven days to arrive in Mingdu.
The trip was quite leisurely and slow.
The last time Zhou Huan came to Mingdu was twelve years ago, to participate in the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Competition and to pick up some local specialties of Mingdu.
Speaking of which, he also has a large collection of Soul Tool Shell in his Floating Pagoda, including more than a dozen Level Nine Soul Tool Shell.
Unfortunately, these things are of little use to him now; back then, they were only used to bluff Di Tian.
As for the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Competition, although the Sun Moon Empire has been at peace for more than six years and the Douluo Continent has returned to tranquility, neither the Sun Moon Empire nor the Star Luo Empire clearly intends to hold the tournament again.
Walking through the Mingdu City and seeing the Sun Moon Kingdom's capital, even more prosperous than twelve years ago, Zhou Huan smiled and said, "Indeed, Mingdu is the only metropolis on the Douluo Continent that can be described as brimming with technological sophistication."
Zhang Lexuan smiled gently, "It seems you still prefer a world with a sense of science and technology."
Zhou Huan shook her head and said, "Actually, I don't say I prefer one over the other. I like both modern metropolises and ancient cities, it's mainly about the novelty. I once heard a saying: 'The poetry and distant places you yearn for are actually my daily life, and my daily life is actually just about firewood and rice.'"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan was slightly taken aback, then said, "What you said makes a lot of sense. The same place, the same scenery, but the feeling is completely different for different people, just like a tourist and a local."
Zhou Huan and stroked his wife's hair, saying, "Let's go, let's experience what it's like to live a normal life like other people."
Zhang Lexuan silently rolled her eyes. "The way you put it makes me feel like the quality of our honeymoon has been lowered by several levels."
"Haha." Zhou Huan chuckled, took Zhang Lexuan's hand, and walked towards the most bustling snack street in Mingdu.
Actually, compared to the delicacies in fancy restaurants, Zhou Huan prefers all kinds of local snacks, mainly to experience different textures and flavors.
A metropolis like Mingdu certainly has no shortage of various food streets; in fact, it can be said to be all-encompassing, offering almost every kind of specialty snack found throughout the empire.
As for whether it's authentic or not, there's no way to verify that; it's just something new to try anyway.
And so, the couple spent the entire day shopping and eating.
As evening approached, the two prepared to check into the hotel. Since Zhou Huan still had the black card that Wang Qingya's parents had given her, she wasn't worried about not finding a hotel to stay in on the way here.
It has to be said that in this situation, a black card is more convenient than God King level powerhouse.
After all, you can't just go to a place and use your muscles to scare people, you're not some brainless second-generation villain.
However, just as the two arrived at the hotel and were about to go inside, they were greeted by an unexpected uninvited guest at the door.
Upon seeing the visitors, Zhou Huan smiled and said, "Is the Empress Dowager so free? Why is she waiting for us here?"
That's right, this uninvited guest is none other than the former Empress War God, now the Empress Dowager of the Sun Moon and Moon, Ju Zi.
However, at this moment, Ju Zi was dressed very discreetly, and unless one looked closely, most people would not realize that she was the Empress Dowager who held the power of the entire Sun Moon Empire.
Who would have thought that the supreme ruler of the Sun Moon Empire would be waiting for someone at the entrance of a hotel like a lowly maid?
Zhou Huan was somewhat surprised by the appearance of the Ju Zi, but not exactly astonished.
After all, he hadn't hidden his tracks, and in Mingdu, Ju Zi's stronghold, he swaggered in; how could the other party not know?
I just don't know what this Ju Zi is trying to do by coming to him now.
Ju Zi respectfully said, "Greetings, Your Excellency, Greetings, Dean Zhang, welcome to Mingdu."
Zhang Lexuan nodded slightly without saying anything. In these kinds of situations, she usually left it to her husband to handle.
Zhou Huan had no intention of playing the riddle-maker, and instead asked directly, "Ju Zi, is there something important you need to discuss with us at this hour?"
Upon hearing this, Ju Zi replied, "My lord, there are two main matters. First, upon learning that you and Dean Zhang Ju Zi come to Mingdu, if you do not mind, I would naturally like to extend my hospitality. The hotel environment is rather poor; you two may stay in the palace during your stay in Mingdu. Second, Ju Zi have heard that you enjoy collecting rare Rare Soul Beast, so over the years, Ju Zi have also collected some, which I will deliver to the palace tomorrow for your viewing."
Bite!
Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan's eyes lit up instantly. How wonderful it was to feel like "being on your honeymoon and receiving a gift from heaven"!
The people of the Sun Moon Empire are far too sensible; no wonder they will eventually conquer the entire Douluo Continent.
Regardless of whether the Rare Soul Beast he receives tomorrow will be useful, Ju Zi's proactive attitude has undoubtedly made Zhou Huan owe her a small favor.
As for the fact that Ju Zi invited him and his wife to live in the Sun Moon Imperial Palace, that's nothing special.
However, Zhou Huan still looked at Zhang Lexuan: "Wife, would you like to go to the palace?"
Zhang Lexuan casually replied, "Anything is fine with me, whatever you say."
Zhou Huan nodded and looked at Ju Zi again. "Then I'll have to trouble you."
"No trouble at all, it's what Ju Zi should do."
Ju Zi clapped her hands lightly, and two carriages quickly arrived in front of the three of them.
Zhou Huan didn't stand on ceremony and led Zhang Lexuan to one of the carriages, while Ju Zi followed and got into another one.
In about twenty minutes, the carriage entered the Sun Moon Imperial Palace.
Ju Zi's arrangements were extremely quick and appropriate. Knowing that Zhou Huan and his companion disliked banquets or similar events, she tactfully left after arranging their palace accommodations and dinner.
It's not appropriate to disturb someone's married life late at night.
Looking at the dazzling array of desserts and fruits in the room, Zhou Huan and said, "This Ju Zi probably thinks I'm some kind of Taotie reincarnated, preparing so much food."
Zhang Lexuan rolled her eyes at her husband speechlessly and said, "Who told us to come to Mingdu and do nothing but raid the food street?"
After peeling a small kumquat, Zhou Huan held it to Zhang Lexuan's lips and said with a grin, "Would you like some more? Your husband will serve you."
Zhang Lexuan frowned, but still ate the kumquat in one bite before saying, "I feel like I've gained weight lately."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Huan was immediately shocked. "Cultivators can get fat? It must be your imagination."
Zhang Lexuan thought about it and agreed, "Hmm, maybe so."
Zhou Huan hugged his wife from behind and said, "It's okay, you're cute even if you're a little chubby. Your husband will never dislike you."
Zhang Lexuan: "..." She knew perfectly well what Mango Heart's husband was thinking.
Hmm~ Thinking of this, Zhang Lexuan instantly suppressed her slightly wicked thoughts. It's all Zhou Huan's fault for leading her astray. She doesn't know how many proper words he has corrupted her these days.