Tang San's Wild Imagination!

The gloom in Tang San's heart vanished without a trace.

So that was it!

Big Brother had seen through everything long ago!

Although his teacher possessed abundant theoretical knowledge.

He had only seen the surface of Blue Silver Grass and taught him how to compensate for the shortcomings of his Martial Soul through technique.

But Big Brother was different!

Big Brother possessed eyes of wisdom that saw through to the essence!

He had long since discerned the secret of his Martial Soul and had even deliberately arranged this journey of experience for the sake of his awakening!

The difference in their realms made the disparity clear at a glance!

"Big Brother! I understand now!"

Tang San rose to his feet, blazing fighting spirit reigniting in his eyes.

"Thank you for clearing up my confusion, Big Brother! Xiao San will not disappoint your expectations!"

[ Ding! Detected Tang San's extreme worship of the host. Host's charm +1. Spiritual power slightly increased. ]

Lin Chuan was overjoyed inside.

Yet he wore an inscrutable expression on his face:

"Mm, as long as you understand."

"The path lies beneath your feet; walk it, and you shall arrive."

Just as Lin Chuan was about to keep showing off.

"Hey! You two aren't sleeping in the middle of the night—are you holding a wedding ceremony over there?"

With a creak, the window was suddenly pushed open.

Oscar poked his head out, his hair a complete mess and his face full of resentment:

"We're leaving for Heaven Dou City tomorrow. Can you let me get a good night's sleep?"

"I was right in the middle of dreaming that a beauty was giving me flowers!"

Tang San's face reddened as he hurriedly apologized:

"Sorry, Little Ao. We'll go to sleep now."

The two exchanged smiles and returned to the dormitory.

That night, Tang San slept exceptionally soundly.

In his dream, his Blue Silver Grass blotted out the sky and covered the earth, appearing even more majestic than the Clear Sky Hammer.

However, in the room next door.

Yu Xiaogang stayed awake all night.

"Hmph, Lin Chuan..."

As he stared into the pitch-black night beyond the window, he snorted coldly to himself:

"So what if you're strong? You're still young and impetuous. You've never traveled far and don't understand the dangers of the world."

"A journey of experience doesn't rely solely on fists. What matters more are experience, knowledge, and connections!"

"This trip north spans thousands of miles—food, clothing, lodging, travel, route planning, Soul Beast identification."

"Even the local customs and aristocratic etiquette of every region."

"Which of those doesn't require a well-read and knowledgeable Grandmaster like me?"

"Besides, Flender said he has powerful connections in Heaven Dou City!"

"Once we arrive in Heaven Dou City, it'll be my home ground!"

"Lin Chuan, I'll let you know that old ginger is still the spiciest! There are things that a self-taught wildcard like you will never learn!"

At that thought, Yu Xiaogang's inferiority complex finally received a sliver of comfort.

He could practically see everyone relying on his guidance along the way.

The atmosphere in the girls' dormitory was entirely different.

"Rongrong, is Heaven Dou City really that prosperous?"

Xiao Wu hugged a pink carrot pillow, blinking her large eyes with a curious expression.

Though she was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, she had spent most of her time in the forest and knew little about great human cities.

"Of course it is!"

Ning Rongrong packed up her exquisite clothes.

Folding each gorgeous long dress neatly.

She lifted her chin proudly as she spoke:

"It's the imperial capital of the Heaven Dou Empire—the center of politics, economy, and culture!"

"It's who knows how many times bigger than Suotuo City!

"It has auction houses, the most luxurious restaurants, delicious food, fun activities—everything you could want!"

"And besides..."

Ning Rongrong leaned closer mysteriously and lowered her voice:

"One of my father's students happens to be His Highness Xue Qinghe, the current Crown Prince of Heaven Dou!"

"He's especially gentle and refined, and immensely talented."

"If we run into any trouble in Heaven Dou City, I'll go find him. It'll definitely work!"

"Even the imperial guards will have to give me some face."

Zhu Zhuqing silently wiped the blade in her hand nearby.

Though she said nothing, a trace of longing for the imperial city showed in her expression.

After all, she had once been a noble young lady of the Star Luo Empire.

She had come here only to escape that cruel family destiny.

Perhaps Heaven Dou City held an opportunity for her to grow stronger.

Early the next morning.

The Shrek group was fully prepared and ready to depart.

Flender stood at the very front of the group, pushed up his glasses, and waved energetically:

"Little Monsters! Set off!"

"Our destination is—Heaven Dou City! Let's give those greenhouse flowers in the imperial capital a little Shrek shock!"

"Yes!"

Everyone shouted in unison. Even Oscar, usually the most lazy and laid-back among them, was full of drive now.

They hired three carriages and set off on their journey to Heaven Dou City.

At first, everyone was curious about the scenery along the road, clinging to the windows and pointing things out.

But as time passed, the tedious journey wore away their enthusiasm.

They had not encountered a single mishap along the way, which left the Grandmaster extremely frustrated. None of his experience had been of any use!

After several days, aside from Flender and Zhao Wuji taking turns driving the carriages.

The younger ones had all begun snoring away inside the carriages in various postures.

Only Tang San sat cross-legged.

He meditated and cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill.

While constantly monitoring the activity outside and remaining vigilant.

Lin Chuan, meanwhile, leaned against the most comfortable cushion, resting with his eyes closed as he enjoyed the system's idle cultivation gains.

Yu Xiaogang tried several times to display his vast knowledge.

Only to find that no one paid him any attention.

Lin Chuan was sleeping, Tang San was cultivating, and the others were sleeping so soundly that drool ran from their mouths.

His carefully prepared Grandmaster lecture series was stillborn, leaving his face dark with frustration.

Finally, after half a month of exhausting travel, a majestic giant city appeared on the horizon.

Ma Hongjun jumped down from the carriage.

Looking at the colossal sight ahead, his mouth hung open wide enough to fit an egg:

"Good heavens... This is Heaven Dou City? This... this is way too big!"

"I used to think Suotuo City was huge, but compared to this place, Suotuo City is practically a village!"

Even Tang San could not help feeling shaken by the sight.

Such a grand architectural marvel had never existed in the Bashu region where the Tang Sect had been located in his previous life.

The others born into noble families or great sects.

Such as Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai, appeared far calmer, as if they were used to such sights.

Lin Chuan stood beside the carriage.

As he looked at the towering city walls before him, his eyes remained utterly calm.

There was even a hint of boredom in them.

For someone who had seen hundred-story skyscrapers, high-speed railways, airplanes, and neon-lit cities in his previous life.

This ancient city was impressive, but that was all.

Other than being big, there was nothing particularly remarkable about it.

However, in Yu Xiaogang's eyes, this scene took on a different meaning.

Watching Lin Chuan's uninterested, almost absent-minded expression.

Yu Xiaogang could not help sneering inwardly:

"Keep pretending! You're obviously some country bumpkin who's never seen the world and has been frightened stupid, haven't you?"

"You insist on putting on the appearance of some calm and detached expert. How ridiculous."

"Once we enter the city and you see all that prosperity, let's see how long you can keep pretending!"

"Let's go. Into the city."

Flender called out.

The group headed toward the city gates.

Lin Chuan secretly looked forward to it:

"By rights, at this point, some arrogant guard or clueless young noble should jump out."

"Then they'd mock us for dressing poorly, only for us to slap them in the face hard, right? Isn't that how these power fantasies always go?"