Dinner

But he still found it hard to believe that someone so young and in such a state could achieve such a level of skill...

Isn't this just too outrageous?

"Admittedly, I find it hard to believe too, but that's not the point. The point is... these two girls are the same two you helped out at the inn, right?"

"You noticed?"

"I didn't figure it out by looking at it, I guessed it."

The man shook his head.

When he first appeared, he noticed that Maria's gaze fell on Wei Sanzheng first, and then on him.

"That girl who hadn't said much... was very unusual."

"Um?"

I don't know how to explain it.

The man shook his head slightly and took a deep breath.

He silently recalled Maria's gaze at that time.

Cold and unyielding, she tried her best to suppress the oppressive aura she exuded, but how perceptive and shrewd could a man be?

He sensed Maria's extraordinary aura almost instantly.

Even Sui, who was standing to the side, had this aura.

This made the man wary.

People who appear out of nowhere...

The Zuo Zheng right next to it...

The South River City Incident...

According to the Hundred Refining Bureau, the current artillery is unlikely to be able to defeat the Great Beast and needs to be upgraded by more than ten generations...

And most importantly, that extraordinary ability...

"These two people... their backgrounds might be a bit unusual."

The man took a deep breath.

He already had a vague idea in his mind, but the idea was so terrifying that he found it hard to believe.

But...

Regardless of what happens, at least for now, everything seems fine.

"Third brother..."

"Um?"

"Send a few people to Old Master Zuo and tell him... I'd like to have dinner at his place tonight."

"A dinner party?"

"Have a meal."

"I see."

"This is happening day by day... sigh."

After leaving the Hundred Refining Bureau, and spending some time with Maria and Sui strolling around the area, it was almost dusk.

Zuo Zheng also wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

It has to be said that Maria and Sui are indeed a bit too much troublemakers.

By the end of the day, she did indeed feel a bit uneasy.

The only saving grace was that Maria was there to temporarily restrain her, which prevented things from spiraling out of control.

After a busy day, she decided to part ways with the two of them for the time being.

But as she was leaving, she still asked one question, a hint of unease in her voice.

"Where are you two planning to go next?"

"Us?"

Maria and Sui exchanged a glance and silently shook their heads.

"Have no idea."

"Huh? You... don't have a place to stay?"

"No."

"Do you still have money?"

"No, not at all..."

Both Maria and 18 have been out of touch with society for a long time and are not very clear about the various aspects of it.

Maria is slightly better; she still remembers some of the habits she had when she lived in Lungmen.

But Sui had never been in contact with human society; he had only secretly peeked at it from a distance a few times.

She would never have thought of finding a special place to sleep.

Can't I just lie down anywhere and rest?

"You guys..."

Zuo Zheng was speechless.

Looking at the two of them in silence, she couldn't help but shake her head and sigh.

"Alright... you guys, come with me."

Since they were friends, Zuo Zheng couldn't just watch these two guys sleep on the streets, so he could only shake his head.

"My house is quite big, so I should be able to make room for you to rest... If not, the rest of us can squeeze in."

"Huh?"

The boy tilted his head, seemingly hesitant.

Maria, however, saw through Sui's thoughts.

This guy probably wants to go out and have some more fun tonight.

That won't do!

She immediately accepted Zuo Zheng's invitation, nodded slightly, and followed him.

Zuo Zheng's home is not located inside Hundred Stoves City, but in a relatively peripheral area.

It was a large compound, with two guards standing watch at the entrance.

They bowed when they saw Zuo Zheng approaching.

"Young Miss."

"Um..."

Zuo Zheng sighed.

Is the old man home?

"Yes... the old man receives guests at home."

"Guests? The old man doesn't usually receive guests."

Somewhat puzzled, Zuo Zheng nodded slightly nonetheless.

"Please go and tell Butler Yue that I've brought guests back today. See if you can tidy up the guest rooms... I'll take them to see the old man first."

"Yes!"

The two guards naturally wouldn't disobey the girl's words; after nodding, one of them left temporarily.

Maria and Sui followed Zuo Zheng into the courtyard.

At that age, he still curiously observes his surroundings, as if he will never lack vitality.

Maria frowned slightly after walking for a while.

Shouldn't we prepare some gifts?

"Huh?"

"When we visit, we usually bring a small gift..."

Maria shook her head slightly, her words calm.

After a few moments of surprise, Zuo Zheng smiled and shook his head.

"No need to be so polite... Although our family isn't wealthy, we're not lacking in food and drink. The old man is rather old-fashioned and quite dislikes people bringing gifts. If you'd like, you could actually join him for a drink; he loves drinking."

Zuo Zheng spoke frankly and casually, with a relaxed expression.

She really doesn't care about these things.

"Moreover, because of his status, every time someone brings him a gift, he immediately refuses and returns it all, but those same people keep sending him gifts, which is quite troublesome."

"Identity issue?"

"Oh... you didn't know that, did you?"

Zuo Zheng tilted his head. "My grandfather is the current head of the Ministry of Rites in the Yan!"

Zuo Zheng's words carried a hint of playfulness, but the girl couldn't help but feel proud as she spoke.

Having such an important person in the family is bound to make one proud.

Maria, on the other hand, tilted her head.

"Ministry of Rites? What is that?"

"Um... it's about managing etiquette, holidays, and stuff like that..."

"Um?"

"Well, it's hard to explain in a short time, but the old man still has some prestige in the Great Yan."

Zuo Zheng scratched his head.

She had hoped to see Maria, a woman who rarely showed her emotions, display a look of astonishment, but it turned out she was wrong.

Maria had no idea what the Ministry of Rites was.

However, she didn't expect too much. She simply shook her head and walked towards the courtyard with Maria.

Meanwhile, another group of guards blocked the entrance to the courtyard.

Zuo Zheng was slightly taken aback when he saw this scene.

She had assumed the old man was meeting some old friends, but these unfamiliar guards...

Is he some important person?

For a moment, Zuo Zheng hesitated whether to take Maria and the others inside.

Meanwhile, Sui suddenly frowned.

"I can smell that guy's again..."

"Um?"

Zuo Zheng was stunned for a moment, but Maria frowned slightly.

Not long after, a familiar figure appeared calmly at the door.

"Gentlemen... please."

It was Wei Sanzheng...

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Chapter 309 The Banquet