Battle Through the Heavens: Flame Emperor, Please Restrain Yourself—Your Brother Is Really Quite Simple and Honest Chapter 33

With the help of the Thunder God Visualization Diagram, seeing it ahead of time might make the World Will regard him more highly.

Maybe it would even grant him the halo of a Child of Fortune.

Unfortunately, when he tried to look again, the scene before him had already returned to normal.

As far as his eyes could see, Meng Xing, Qing Yanjing, and Qin Hai were still looking at him with different emotions in their eyes.

If he had not been able to feel his Soul Power brimming within him, just one step away from the Spiritual Realm, he would have thought everything just now had been an illusion.

"Everyone, we meet again."

Zhang Yuan responded with a smile. No one could tell that he had just experienced something strange.

Yet inwardly, he was considering how to get acquainted with Qing Yanjing.

The Thunder God Visualization Diagram had not reacted early or late, but precisely when he came into close contact with Qing Yanjing. There had to be some special reason for it.

Just then, Meng Xu said, "My lord, since you know them, why don't we find somewhere quiet and sit down together?"

Both Qin Hai and Meng Xing showed expectant expressions, clearly hoping Zhang Yuan would agree.

Qing Yanjing wore a veil, making her expression impossible to discern, but her gaze was calm.

Zhang Yuan silently praised Meng Xu's assist, then pretended to hesitate before saying, "I've been in seclusion for several days, and I must carry out military duties again starting tomorrow. I haven't had a proper meal yet. Is there anywhere good to eat in Qingyun Town?"

"Yes, there is." Qin Hai immediately said, "Miss Qing's Myriad Books Pavilion specializes in exquisite delicacies. Ordinary people can't even get a taste."

"Oh?" Zhang Yuan looked somewhat surprised. He turned to Qing Yanjing and asked, "Isn't the Myriad Books Pavilion a place that sells books?"

"Of course it sells books." Qing Yanjing nodded lightly. Her voice carried a magic that cleared one's mind as she said, "Every book is a kind of delicacy. Ten thousand people read ten thousand books, yet the flavors they taste are endlessly varied."

Zhang Yuan had not expected such an answer. He paused briefly, then smiled. "Interesting. Food satisfies the appetite, while reading nourishes the spirit. Reading truly is a kind of delicacy."

Qing Yanjing was surprised that Zhang Yuan could offer such an insight. After savoring his words several times, her beautiful eyes held more surprise, along with a measure of agreement.

In the past, when people heard that the Myriad Books Pavilion not only sold books but also ran a restaurant, they might not say anything aloud, but disdain would always appear in their eyes, as though the two did not belong together.

In truth, the Myriad Books Pavilion had not originally been called the Myriad Books Pavilion. It had been called the Myriad Vegetable Pavilion, renowned for its medicinal cuisine. Its finest dishes were as effective as Second-grade pills, tasted exquisite, and were famous throughout the Imperial Capital.

However, beginning more than a decade ago, the Myriad Vegetable Pavilion began to decline, eventually falling to the point where it could only operate a shop in Qingyun Town. Qing Yanjing was now the one in charge, and she was also its best cook.

But she rarely cooked herself. Instead, she preferred to shut herself in her room and read. Over time, she began selling books as well, and the Myriad Vegetable Pavilion became the Myriad Books Pavilion.

"Your words do make a great deal of sense, Commandant." Qing Yanjing curtsied. "For the sake of those words, this humble woman must invite you to honor the Myriad Books Pavilion with your presence. I will certainly give it my all."

"It's a deal." Zhang Yuan readily agreed. "I'll return to the barracks to wash up first, then come over at five-thirty. How does that sound?"

Naturally, no one objected.

Afterward, Zhang Yuan rode back to the camp. He first found Qin Zhenming to confirm the departure time for the next day, then enjoyed a comfortable bath. After changing into clean clothes, he prepared to head to Qingyun Town for the appointment.

However, at the city gate, he was stopped by a Black Armored Guard holding a token and taken to a nearby teahouse.

At one table, Princess Yaoye was dressed in ordinary clothes, drinking tea alone.

When she saw Zhang Yuan, she said, "I heard you're going to the Myriad Books Pavilion?"

Zhang Yuan was not surprised that Princess Yaoye knew. After all, he had agreed to it in public.

"Yes. Does Your Highness wish to come along?" Zhang Yuan asked with a smile.

"I don't want to die, so of course I won't go." Princess Yaoye set down her teacup and said gravely, "I came to persuade you not to go, and especially not to have too much contact with that demoness Qing Yanjing."

"Otherwise, you won't even know how you died."

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