inspire-indiana Chapter 433 New Map
Chapter 433 New Map
After helping Miao'er resolve the matter, Lu Yuguan met up with Qingjue and the others.
Wei Xiangyuan originally planned to prepare a table of fine wine and dishes at the restaurant, but unexpectedly Lu Yuguan simply set up a pot and started cooking hot pot on the spot.
The hot pot was bubbling and steaming, with red oil churning and the bone broth milky white.
Lu Yuguan deftly put sliced meat and vegetables into the pot.
"Smells! It smells so good!"
Qingjue sniffed hard, her eyes fixed on the pot. "Master Lu, I've never smelled such an enticing aroma since I tasted your cooking once on the Pill Alliance's flying boat!"
Wei Xiangyuan was originally sitting upright, holding a teacup in her hand, with an elegant posture.
But the spicy and savory aroma kept wafting into my nose.
This made her Adam's apple bob.
"Sister Wei, don't be so formal," Lu Yuguan picked up a piece of tender beef with her chopsticks and waved it in front of her, "Want to try some?"
Wei Xiangyuan's cheeks flushed slightly, but she couldn't resist the temptation and took the chopsticks to try a small piece.
next moment.
Her eyes lit up, and she abandoned all pretense of being a pampered young lady, joining the fray for food.
"Slow down, slow down, there's plenty more!" Lu Yuguan found it amusing.
Only Miao'er stared blankly at the bubbling red soup, tears falling down her face before she even took a bite.
pat.
Tears fell into the bowl.
The group paused in their movements.
Lu Yuguan put down his chopsticks and asked softly, "Missing Longhua Kingdom?"
Miao'er nodded vigorously, then hurriedly shook her head.
She raised her sleeve to wipe away her tears, her voice choked with sobs, yet unusually firm:
“My father has lost his way in the void and has not returned to this day. I must stay in the Yao family and manage things properly.”
"I will take back every penny that the Yao family owes my mother!"
Looking at her struggling to hold back her tears, Lu Yuguan's heart softened, and he remembered the long-faded image of his mother.
A moment of silence.
He raised his hand and casually helped Miao'er with her hair, a tiny, almost imperceptible spark of fire silently seeping into Miao'er's clothes.
At the same time, Lu Yuguan placed the jade pendant given to him by Emperor Xuanyu into Miao'er's palm.
"Take it."
"When you encounter a problem you can't solve, crush it, and someone will naturally help you."
Miao'er froze, feeling the lingering warmth of her body on the jade pendant, and her eyes reddened again.
"Young Master Lu..."
“Don’t cry,” Lu Yuguan interrupted her, grinning, “Work hard and make your mother proud of you in heaven.”
He picked up his chopsticks again and called to everyone.
"Eat, eat, eat! The meat's all tough!"
Qingjue quickly reached for it with her chopsticks, her mouth full of slurred words:
"Brother Lu, your hot pot is absolutely amazing!"
"It tastes a million times better than fasting pills!"
Wei Xiangyuan gradually relaxed, eating until her nose was sweating and her cheeks were flushed, completely unlike her usual aloof demeanor.
Lu Yuguan looked at the bustling scene before him, but his mind was on other things.
The spiritual source of Peach Blossom Pool in Zhongdu must be restored as soon as possible.
And Xi Xuan...
The one-month deadline is already more than halfway over; time waits for no one.
He secretly sensed the faint spark of fire that remained on Miao'er's body.
His breathing is steady; he is currently unharmed.
【Yo】
[I didn't expect you to be such a good older brother.]
The system suddenly spoke.
"Hey, can you please stop popping up whenever I'm feeling sentimental?"
I just happened to miss you.
[Can't I even strike up a conversation with my lovely host?]
Lu Yuguan: “…”
Kou District.
He ignored the system and focused on dealing with the last few pieces of meat in the pot.
The night is getting darker.
The steam from the hot pot filled the courtyard, and the laughter of several people carried far away.
Seeing Miao'er finally smile, Lu Yuguan felt a little relieved.
With Wei Xiangyuan's care and Qing Jue's help in this capital, Miao'er now has her own security.
He can now go and get things done with peace of mind.
"belch……"
Qingjue slumped contentedly in the chair, rubbing her stomach.
Wei Xiangyuan had a faint smile on her lips, clearly very satisfied with the hot pot meal.
"Master Lu, can I come find you for hot pot again tomorrow?"
Lu Yuguan scratched his head in embarrassment: "Well... I'm afraid we won't be able to have hot pot."
Qingjue's chopsticks froze in mid-air.
"what?"
"Master Lu, you've only been here a short time, and you're already leaving?"
Wei Xiangyuan also put down her teacup, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes.
"You won't be in Hezhou tomorrow?"
Lu Yuguan nodded: "The Zhongdu Spirit Source has not been repaired yet, and Xixuan is also waiting. Time is of the essence."
Qingjue let out a wail and slumped back into her chair.
"do not!"
"I've only just tasted it!"
"What a pity," Wei Xiangyuan sighed softly. "Such delicious food would surely be a hit if a hot pot restaurant were opened in Hezhou."
Lu Yuguan's eyes lit up.
Open a shop?
He was worried that the Thousand Flowers Merchant Guild couldn't break into the Zhongdu Market, so wasn't this a perfect opportunity?
"Miss Wei, you've reminded me."
Lu Yuguan immediately sat up straight.
“I have a business association in Dongxuan, and the president is one of my own people.”
"If you're really interested, why don't you have her contact you and open a hot pot restaurant here?"
Wei Xiangyuan was slightly taken aback, then smiled:
"it is good."
"I will send someone to make contact tomorrow."
"Can the Pill Sect invest?" Qing Jue perked up at the question. "I'll provide the pills, and we can replenish our spiritual energy while eating hot pot—a perfect match!"
Lu Yuguan laughed loudly.
"to make!"
"You two talk it out yourselves!"
*
Day two.
Lu Yuguan came to Peach Blossom Pool in Zhongdu alone.
The pool water was clear and cold, but the surrounding peach trees were somewhat withered.
He focused his senses and indeed detected signs of depletion of spiritual energy.
"It's much simpler than the frigid pools of the far north."
He activated his nascent soul, and all three nascent souls shone brightly.
Spiritual energy surged into the earth's veins like a tidal wave.
hum...
The pool water shimmered with a crystalline luster, and the surrounding peach trees sprouted new buds and blossoms at a visible speed.
In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the spiritual source had been restored to its original state.
"It's done."
"Let's take advantage of the momentum and head straight to Xixuan!"
Lu Yuguan clapped his hands, formed the hand seal again, and recited the incantation.
"Sesame my ass!"
"Open the door!"
The crack opened with a sound, and Lu Yuguan leaped into it.
However, this time when he traveled through the void, Lu Yuguan felt that something was wrong.
Instead of a starlight corridor, the surroundings were filled with a cold and viscous atmosphere.
[Abnormal spatial fluctuations detected...]
Lu Yuguan frowned.
"Tong-chan, will the spatial fluctuations affect my trip to Xixuan?"
No, not at all.
The current route is correct, but the surrounding spiritual energy is unstable.
"What are you afraid of?"
Lu Yuguan didn't care and continued forward, but as soon as his foot stepped out of the crevice, he smelled a foul stench.
The scene before them was not the Cloud Peak Beast City at all, but a desolate and barren valley.
The sky was dark red, filled with demonic energy, and the ground was littered with the white bones of unknown beasts. In the distance, low roars could be heard.
Lu Yuguan froze.
"Where is this place?"
[Sizzle…]
[Abnormal demonic energy fluctuations detected...]
Current Location: Demon Realm
Lu Yu's head sank.
"Demon Realm?"
"Wasn't I going to Xixuan? How did I end up here?"
He suddenly remembered the warning from the great orca—
If you encounter any strange objects, come back immediately and don't be curious!
Lu Yuguan turned around and was about to crawl back.
But when I looked back, the spatial rift was closing rapidly.
"Fuck!"
"Don't close!"
He rushed forward to try and hold up the crack, but grabbed nothing.
The crack disappeared completely.
Lu Yuguan stood there, dumbfounded.
“Very spicy!”