Zhao Manyan's Troubled Thoughts

Tang Miao originally planned to go out and have some fun on her own, but without this person paying the bill, the food and drinks just didn't taste as good.

Of course, Zhao Manyan didn't become a wallet willingly; it was just because he lost a bet, so now he's ended up as his wallet.

The biggest reason for this is that this bastard can't afford to play and refuses to pay.

Fortunately, Tang Miao had received a large sum of money from the previous Treasure Hunt Competition, and with his share of the Peru mine and the advantage of getting a free city, Da Tou didn't hold it against him.

But even if they don't skin and dismember, they still have to suck some blood!

That bastard should definitely get reimbursed for his expenses in Venice!

"I'm all packed, let's go." Zhao Manyan getting ready, and at this moment, he had once again returned to his flamboyant self.

"Where is Young Master Zhao planning to take us to have fun today?" Tang Miao asked, his hands behind his head, looking quite relaxed.

"Let's take a walk around first..." Zhao Manyan said to Tang Miao, looking preoccupied.

Having known Zhao Manyan for so long, this was the first time Tang Miao had seen him like this.

Then, he thought of his brother... However, Tang Miao didn't say anything, but nodded.

Then, the two walked outside...

As you walk, you reach the seaward side of Venice. In fact, the entire city of Venice is situated in a vast bay, which is irregularly crescent-shaped. Interestingly, a long land-sea road runs across the bay, resembling a thick string on a bow.

They walked in silence, passing by the seawall. There were quite a few people coming and going, and many top-notch hotels gleamed in the setting sun.

"Huh? That's strange. When did an artificial island appear there?"

"Was it built during the National Prefecture Competition?"

"..."

As the two were wandering aimlessly, two old men approached, pointing to an island in the distance and muttering...

This place is separated from Venice by a large bay, and the arena on the small island was originally located here.

Seeing Zhao Manyan's constipated appearance, Tang Miao said impatiently, "Just spit it out, why are you looking like that?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Manyan hesitated for a moment before saying, "About my father, he's not young anymore, and he has a lot of health problems from when he was young. We won first place this time, and I've really brought him honor, but then he fell ill and didn't even get to see it."

"This isn't the main reason for your constipation, is it?" Tang Miao shrugged, slightly dissatisfied.

"Are you... are you a tapeworm in my stomach?" Zhao Manyan looked at Tang Miao with slight surprise.

You don't deserve it.

Zhao Manyan pursed his lips, but ultimately didn't reveal his true intentions. At least for now, he hadn't figured out how to put it...

After hesitating for a moment, he sighed and said, "Oh well, we just won first place. I shouldn't talk to you about such unhappy things."

"Then what the hell did you bring me here for?" He was somewhat helpless in this situation.

"I..." Zhao Manyan hesitated, then finally only said, "I'm sorry..."

He hasn't decided yet whether or not to say what he's thinking about...

Tang Miao didn't force him to do anything, but instead said, "If you want to clear your mind, head towards that island. It will help you see some things that are confusing you clearly there."

There are some things he needs to experience for himself. He's not really his father, and he can't protect him forever!

Although Zhao Manyan was puzzled, he did not question anything.

"Hoo!!!"

Not long after Tang Miao and Zhao Manyan, as Tang Miao returned, suddenly, from the place where Zhao Manyan had gone, between the seawall and the waters of Venice, a strange cry shook the sky and a roar that shook the entire city suddenly rose up, sounding particularly terrifying in the dark night!

"Oh my god!! What kind of monster is that!?"

"That island actually moved!?"

"What kind of Demon Beast is that?!"

"..."

In Venice, hundreds of thousands of people witnessed the devastating tsunami. Countless magicians took to the skies, alarm bells rang out, and purple light shone upon the city of Venice!

Such a gigantic creature was clearly no small demon or monster...

What a typical big boss!

However, no one expected that such a huge "monster" would appear in this seemingly safe sea area.

Panic erupted among the crowd...

Tang Miao, however, remained standing there quietly.

Because he knew the true nature of that island; it wasn't some terrifying Demon Beast, but Baxia!

After all its struggles, Baxia still did not reveal its true form. The darkness concealed its body, and people could only see its enormous, black outline, which was beyond human comprehension.

Its body rolled directly over the seawall and land, breaking the entire seawall and land like tree branches, with countless fragments falling into the surging sea.

Perhaps because it had successfully rescued Zhao Manyan, it didn't linger and quickly disappeared into the sea...

The old Venice magicians were slow to realize what was happening. When they heard the commotion and rushed over, their faces turned extremely grim upon seeing the seawall and land submerged.

The seawall was no less than a long and narrow town, but now it has been completely destroyed, and the central area is entirely submerged by seawater.

Venice is the most famous water city, and there are quite a few hidden Super Level Mage there. However, from the moment Baxia appeared until he left, not a single Super Level Mage actually took any action.

This shows just how terrifying a monarch with near-top-tier strength can be!

After a long period of martial law and no further news of any movement, the mages guarding Venice finally breathed a sigh of relief...

Fortunately, the other side did not intend to attack the city; otherwise, even if Venice survived the crisis tonight, it would likely have suffered heavy losses!

After Baxia left, the National Government learned that Zhao Manyan had mysteriously disappeared. Furthermore, the investigation revealed that the giant beast that had appeared seemed to have attacked someone...

All these strange coincidences left everyone only able to lament Zhao Manyan's terrible luck...

If he hadn't gone there, he might not have ended up in a foreign land where he faced death.

But there's no going back...

Afterwards, Venice stated that it would do its best to investigate the matter and would also search for Zhao Manyan's whereabouts.

However, everyone knows that this is just a statement.

After all, Baxia's ability to appear here silently and leave so suddenly already proves its formidable strength. If it could truly hinder the search, would this have happened?