Chapter 462: Chapter 274: Night Stroll, Encounter with Three Immortals
Taiyang vanished, over ninety percent of the domain is barren, with no differentiation of Shallow Night or Deep Night, eternally engulfed in boundless darkness.
"Uncle Meng, we’ve been quite lucky, nothing unexpected happened." On the back of a Thunderbird, Qin Ming let out a sigh of relief, having already traversed through abyss-like territories.
A touch of crimson appeared, piercing through Eternal Night, like the rising sun at dawn, with the silhouette of a gigantic city emerging at the edge of the horizon as they approached.
That is the Da Yu Imperial City—Chongxiao, one of the top ten renowned cities in the Yewu World, majestic and grand.
Meng Xinghai said: "The Yewu World, although it holds mysteries, unknowns, and terrifying things, the mature routes paved by predecessors through constant trial and error largely remain reliable."
A Heroic Pass stood tall, with towering gate structures having layered flying eaves and dougong brackets, glazed tiles flashing a faint golden hue in the fiery glow.
The moment Qin Ming and Meng Xinghai entered the city, the uproar hit them, transitioning from the pitch-black no-man’s land into such a bustling metropolis, like crossing worlds.
Chongxiao City, bright as Day, streets criss-cross, the bluestone pavements polished smooth by time, everywhere there are pedestrians, bustling streets, throngs.
"Brother Ming, over here!" Near the city gates, Wu Yaizu waved, having anticipated their arrival after previously receiving a message, he had waited for quite some time.
Beside him was a tower-like sturdy figure, as wide as two ordinary people side by side, none other than Xiang Yiwu, the Abandoned Disciple of Tathagata.
"Young people should connect, I’m off to visit old friends and remind those from the Immortal Road." Meng Xinghai, after determining the inn to stay with Qin Ming, left directly.
"Uncle Meng, let me invite you to ascend to the moon together, and drink wine, listen to music at Guanghan Palace." Xiao Wu called from behind, being rather familiar with Old Meng.
Meng Xinghai almost stumbled, swiftly blending into the crowd with the Thunderbird.
Xiang Yiwu chuckled: "Who is Lord Meng? Even with all the nightlife allure, would he go with you? People have their secret paths to the Heavenly Palace."
Meng Xinghai, being in the Fourth Realm, with such prowess, even far away, he could hear their chatter amidst the noisy crowd, almost wanting to silence them.
Qin Ming seeing the two with glowing faces said: "You’re both quite at home here, truly embracing life."
Xiao Wu said: "Average, the Great Yu Capital is indeed lively, unlike the bleak and lonely appearance of my hometown, incomparable. Brother Ming, you’ve surely endured hardships in the wild, let us host you in a feast!"
Xiang Yiwu waved, saying: "Let’s go, don’t just stand here."
Indeed, Chongxiao City is immensely prosperous, with stores lining the streets in successive rows, exquisite porcelains, silks made from High level Creatures’ fiery silkworms, precious items, everything one could wish for, each business thriving.
Even Qin Ming found it dazzling, this being the largest and most spectacular giant city he has entered so far, occasionally pausing to view.
For instance, inside a magnificent antiquity building, there was unexpectedly a Divine relic marketplace.
On the bustling main street, Qin Ming saw numerous mysterious races, groups of dog-headed people were actually skilled craftsmen, busy within a newly built garden.
In a Master level Workshop, a Longxiang was selling various treasures, saying: "Fair trade for all ages, each item was shed during old age or horn shedding, crafted meticulously, engraved with Divine Tao Texture, they’ve been reborn, combining offense and defense, endlessly practical."
In the adjacent shop, an old turtle poked its head out, shouting: "Herbal Jelly, for longevity, genuine goods guaranteed, two hundred years old shop, every bowl of tonic is hand-produced by Old Turtle myself, genuine or ten times compensation."
"Lord Turtle, our family has consumed your tonic regularly, yet longevity we haven’t achieved, your shop sent off my great-grandfather, my grandfather, soon it will be my father’s turn."
Qin Ming noted the remarkably open atmosphere here, at least one out of ten was an Alien Species.
Ahead, a Purple Gold Rat and a Li Huamao walked arm in arm together. On the other side, an old golden ape rode on a white lion’s back, leisurely passing through the marketplace.
"Reportedly, the Da Yu Imperial City might have god like creatures experiencing life!" Xiang Yiwu said.
Wu Yaizu remarked: "Brother Wu, aim for a god like wife in the future."
Xiang Yiwu grinned saying: "You’ve gotten drunk before nightfall."
Qin Ming said: "You two really know how to loosen up."
Xiao Wu chuckled: "Brother Ming, isn’t my nightlife experience for charting the course for you."
"Don’t shift everything onto me." Qin Ming laughed, realizing this fellow’s adaptability was indeed strong, nearly becoming a veteran.
During the conversation, they arrived at the city’s most prosperous street, considered priceless land because it borders a river resembling a jade belt flowing through the city.
Under the night, Shuyu River sparkled brilliantly, various paper lanterns filling the sky, clusters of painted boats, the sound of zither notes, graceful bamboo harmony, while mysterious races’ butterfly maidens danced in the night sky, snow-white long dresses fluttering, like Fairies soaring to the heavens.
Wu Yaizu said: "Brother Ming, today we’ll settle here, tomorrow head to the moon, planning ahead for ascending Heavenly Que needs prior reservation."
Along Shuyu River, silver willows and purple wisterias stretched in masses, unique plants nourished by Fire Spring, each willow tree swayed like silver threads, each wisteria twinkled in purple gold brilliance, silver radiance and purple brilliance interlaced, remarkably dazzling in darkness.
Clearly, this riverside street bore immense popularity, whether sailing on painted boats or merely strolling the riverside for sightseeing attracted plenty.
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