Returning to Tianshui City

"Human—no, I should call you partner!"

"My partner, you must keep working hard!"

A-Luo landed on Qian Yufeng's shoulder and spoke.

"That goes without saying. Now that I've obtained my ninth soul ring, I naturally have to keep growing stronger!"

"From now on, you can just call me A-Feng."

Qian Yufeng smiled, then turned and left the bow of the ship.

Qian Lingsu and Qian Lingxin had just felt a massive fluctuation of energy and were deeply worried about Qian Yufeng.

Seeing that he was unharmed now, they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Sensing the aura radiating from him, he was already a Title Douluo!

"Family Head, you succeeded?!" Qian Lingsu asked in surprise.

Qian Yufeng nodded with a smile and said, "I am a Title Douluo now, and look at this!"

Then, A-Luo appeared between the three of them, her adorable appearance giving the two women an urge to pet her.

"What is this?"

"Hello there! I am the soul spirit A-Luo!"

Qian Lingxin asked in confusion, "Family Head, what is a soul spirit?"

"It is a way for soul beasts to exist through a special method, a symbiotic relationship with a soul master..."

"Of course, she is our partner now."

Qian Yufeng gave a brief introduction.

The two women didn't ask further; after all, Qian Yufeng often did things that differed from ordinary people, and he would naturally tell them when he wanted to.

"A-Luo, hello! I'm Lingxin!"

"I'm Lingsu!"

After a simple greeting, they hit it off immediately.

Qian Yufeng's voyage had effectively fulfilled its mission.

As for Sea God Island, he wasn't considering going there for the time being.

"Our mission for this trip is complete, so we will return to Tianshui City first."

"I haven't been out in many years, so I'd like to see how much has changed."

He said to the two women.

"Family Head, I will adjust the course now to return to the mainland."

After Qian Lingsu finished speaking, she turned and headed toward the cockpit.

Soon, the large ship changed direction and began the return journey.

A-Luo asked curiously, "A-Feng, is there a lot of delicious food on the mainland?"

Even after becoming a soul spirit, her gluttonous nature hadn't changed.

"Yes!" Qian Yufeng nodded and said, "Every town in the human world has its own unique delicacies, with a huge variety."

"Wow, that sounds amazing! A-Luo really wants to reach the land quickly!"

A-Luo's eyes were filled with anticipation.

Qian Lingxin covered her mouth and chuckled; this A-Luo was quite the little foodie.

Time spent sailing on the ocean was always boring, but with A-Luo around, it wasn't quite as dull.

She had visited these waters on the return route a long time ago, and according to her memory, this area used to be a reef.

Now it was a calm sea surface; the change was quite significant.

"A-Feng, how much longer until we can see the mainland?" A-Luo asked while looking at Qian Yufeng. She had been staring eagerly for a long time but hadn't seen a shadow of land.

"Don't be impatient. At our current speed, we should be able to see the lighthouse at the pier in about two hours."

Qian Yufeng gently patted her head and answered.

"But you can't be too anxious. When we are about to arrive, you must hide yourself!"

"Why?"

"A-Luo is so cute; if others see you, it will delay the time we have to taste the food."

"Alright, then A-Luo will hide. I'll only come out when you call me!"

A-Luo agreed to Qian Yufeng's suggestion; delaying the tasting of food was simply out of the question.

Qian Yufeng couldn't help but smile; this little one was truly adorable.

Just as he had estimated, two hours later, one could faintly see the buildings of Tianshui City while standing at the bow.

The tip of the lighthouse finally appeared in his line of sight.

"Finally back. Life on the open sea is truly quite dull."

Qian Yufeng stood up, stretched his back, and sighed as he looked at the buildings in the distance.

He still preferred the feeling of having his feet on solid ground.

"So that is a human city on the mainland? It looks quite lively."

A-Luo widened her eyes, watching the approaching structures with curiosity.

Qian Yufeng chuckled. "You'll see once we arrive. Since you can share my consciousness anyway, you can see for yourself once we go ashore."

Thirty minutes later, the large ship sailed into the harbor and docked smoothly.

A-Luo returned to Qian Yufeng's mental world, and the three of them disembarked, heading toward the city.

It was afternoon, and there were not many people on the streets of Tianshui City.

"The most famous restaurant in Tianshui City is Four Seas Fresh Restaurant. I'll take you two to try it."

"It's one of the few restaurant names I still remember."

Qian Yufeng spoke to his two attendants, a hint of nostalgia appearing in his eyes.

On the other side, Shui Ya had also received news of Qian Yufeng's return to Tianshui City.

"The Chairman didn't come to the retail store first, so he must be heading out to eat."

"I heard my grandfather mention when I was young that the Chairman liked to go to Four Seas Fresh..."

She immediately stood up, left the shop, and headed toward Four Seas Fresh Restaurant.

When she had previously informed her father that the Chairman had arrived in Tianshui City, her father had insisted repeatedly:

Invite the Chairman to our home for a visit.

Qian Yufeng and his two companions walked along, observing their surroundings.

Many places were different from his memories, and A-Luo, within his mental world, also felt a bit dazzled.

"The human world looks so complicated!" A-Luo couldn't help but exclaim.

But no matter how the city changed, the location of Four Seas Fresh Restaurant remained the same.

It was a famous spot in Tianshui City; the stream of soul masters and nobles who came from afar to visit was endless!

The restaurant's business was booming eleven months out of the year.

That was because they took one month off for vacation.

Soon, Qian Yufeng caught the familiar scent from his memories.

Led by him, the three arrived across from Four Seas Fresh Restaurant.

"The most famous thing about this Four Seas Fresh Restaurant is the Eight Delicacies Table. A high-end Eight Delicacies Table requires booking a month in advance!"

"I just don't know if that rule has changed after all these years."

"Let's go, I'll take you to see!"

Qian Yufeng smiled and walked toward Four Seas Fresh Restaurant.

Just as he was about to enter, a voice called out to him.

"Chairman!"

He turned his head and saw that it was Shui Ya.

A thought crossed his mind, and he immediately understood the situation.

"Xiao Ya, are you here to eat as well?"

"Chairman, I failed to meet you at the ship the moment you arrived. Please let me treat you to this meal."

Shui Ya showed a hint of apology and spoke in a respectful tone.

"You child, don't play these games with this old man. Today, I am treating!"

After Qian Yufeng finished speaking, seeing that Shui Ya still wanted to say something, he added:

"After the meal, I intend to visit your home. Your father won't blame you, so rest assured."

Seeing that he had put it that way, Shui Ya no longer insisted.

"Then, thanks to the Chairman's kindness, I shall accept."

The four of them walked into the restaurant and were instantly met with a lively atmosphere.

However, Qian Yufeng preferred to dine in peace. He walked to the front desk and pulled out a black-gold card, engraved with eight types of seafood patterns that matched the plaque at the entrance.

"Respected guest, how may I help you?"

"I would like a supreme private room, and one high-end Eight Delicacies Table."

"Very well, guest. Please follow me with your companions!"

Seeing the Eight Delicacies Black Gold Card, the receptionist instantly understood that this old man was a person of immense status.