"Missing... Well, the door seems to be in that spot. I need to remember it, or else when I come back..."
"I also want that adult to wait for you... the position is random, and one-way!"
"Ajun, ignore him—— Lets go!"
With a faint explanation, Yuwen Lu snorted and gave Ah Jun a hit, then began to lead the way on his own—— while Xiao Xi suddenly showed understanding and comforted Ah Jun, then followed along with Ninger.
"Little dimple, you said how the secret passage you just left in half an hour was worth as much as a few days journey..."
" mew!"
"Its amazing, its like a wormhole..."
" mew?"
"Ooh, this is a scientific study. A wormhole is a passage formed by the warping of space-time. If we can find one, we can easily travel between two planets or even galaxies..."
" mew ..."
"Ajun, look, we have reached —— Ninger. This is the city of Di Bei that I mentioned before!"
Under Yuwen Lus leadership, the group quickly arrived near Zhuque Countys main city. From the cliff top overlooking the sprawling urban area – which spans nearly twice the size of Ajuns hometown with its massive floor area and high floor area ratio—— – they discovered a hidden gem: an entire city within the city.
Xiao Xi said that the place was where the royal family had lived for generations, the Purple City. Although it looked very old, it was lavishly restored and wrapped in the walls of the Great Wall, so it looked well protected.
In contrast, the outer city is more modern, crowded with people and full of technology. The outer wall also looks much simpler, just like a normal city wall, and the gates are not as high-grade as those in the inner city.
"Finally... good thing it came in time—— small dimples..."
" mew?"
"Youre coming, too. Well say goodbye..."
"Meow —— meow..."
"Yay, what? Do you still want to stay with Ah Jun?"
" mew!!"
"Oh, why do you scratch me... it hurts, Ninger."
"Alright—— Little Nana, I cant bear to part with you either, but Master told me that the moon waxes and wanes, all good things must come to an end, and those who are meant to meet will find each other...""
" mew～"
"Small dimples, let me hug you again!"
" mew!"
"Hey, its late!"
"Um... got it! Lets go, everyone—— right? Yuwen Lu, I need to take Xiao Weimo home first. You guys can wait for me there, then well..." together.
"Ill take them into the palace first and you can—— come and give them the token!"
"Okay, okay, thank you —— Xiaoxi, you accompany Ninger, we have worked hard on the road, I have no problem!"
"Oh, well, its safe in the city anyway!"
"Ajun, take care of yourself!"
" mew!"
"Um!"
"Yuwen Lu, what kind of place is that?"
Just as the small team was about to reach the gate of the main city, Ah Jun suddenly noticed that there was another city in a valley far to the west. Although it looked dilapidated, it was full of the smell of the marketplace.
—— This city is... um? Looks like the wristband does have a problem, but its not like its not showing up on the map?
"Thats Jianghu Town..."
"——Ah, I see. I heard the gentleman mention it was the former imperial city, later abandoned due to war—— But it has become a settlement for displaced people. Additionally, many criminals and imperial fugitives... all the bad guys are there—— Oh, right, bro, the bounty hunters we encountered last time seem to have their base here! Its been so many years, yet no one has discovered it...."
"Useless to you!"
"Ah, its all right—— Hmm? Oh, what do you mean!"
At this moment, Yuwen Lu once again gave A Jun a faint answer. Xiao Xi, however, suddenly sprang into action, starting to talk nonstop about history. Everyone listened with rapt interest, as if they were watching a TV show——He spoke fluently to A Jun while stealing glances at Ninger from time to time, his face beaming with little pride.
However, Yuwen Lu did not give him face. For some reason, he gave the little chubby one a gentle push, which made the little Xixi, who was feeling good about herself, angry...
"The Jianghu Town... Its really people floating in the Jianghu —— Hmm... What is that? Ouch, thats so glaring!"
Ah Jun and Xiao Jiuwo were sitting together, listening to the commentary and looking into the distance, paying no attention to the quarrel nearby. They just watched quietly—— but suddenly a beam of light flashed into Ah Juns eyes...
—— Zhihuang, so far away... are they all so bright?
However, in the next second, Ah Jun just opened his eyes and was ready to take a closer look, but the light source disappeared...
—— Strange, what is that... such a long distance, but so bright, too much luck!
"Hey, folks, there was a purple light coming from Jianghu Town just now. Didnt you see it?"
"Is there any? No!"
" mew?"
However, for Ah Juns strange question, others seemed confused —— Such a long distance, the light to this is not so bad, could it be a laser!
—— Well... well, since I didnt even see the little dimples, maybe it was really my illusion, or I was too sensitive!
"Ah, I have finally arrived. This is the main city of Zhuque County!"
Dibei City stands as both the largest capital in the alliance and the political, economic, and cultural hub. While Xiaoxis hometown is celebrated for its culinary delights, this metropolis shines with global fashion trends – home to the annual World Fashion Week. Moreover, its residents demonstrate exceptional aesthetic sensibilities and artistic discernment.
Take the main city gate as an example. Although it is not as luxurious as Zijin City, it is the most magnificent one on the Suro continent. The ancient sense of time is combined with many modern designs.
One might say that it had been changed by the world long ago, but it was said that the gate had survived for thousands of years of storms and wars without damage, so it was called the Divine Gate by the League leader and the royal family, so of course there was no need to repair it, why waste money on it, and in fact, no one dared to touch it.
After passing the so-called security check and crossing through that ancient, grand divine gate, the children were awestruck by the magnificent sights within the city—— The bustling crowds left them dizzy, the intricate streets made one feel lost, and the towering buildings were truly breathtaking...
It seems that this place and Ah Juns hometown are completely different in style—— If we compare Dibei City to a first-tier city, then Xiao Xis hometown is a first-tier city, while Ah Juns hometown is at most a second-tier city, which is equivalent to one being the city center and the other an ancient town.
After bidding farewell to his small team, Ah Jun wandered alone with his dimple through this place that brought both joy and frustration—— The wide, ornate streets were packed with fashionably dressed, discerning crowds. Vendors on both sides bustled about, their enthusiastic storefront calls drawing customers while secretly jostling each other. The smooth, newly paved roads looked meticulously maintained, yet occasionally scattered objects—organic shells and inorganic packaging—would dance about unpredictably.
And then there are those artificial low-density green creatures that are trying to regulate the air, but it looks like a drop in the bucket...
Soon after, the little dimple somehow slipped into the hat, and Ah Jun began to have a headache. Maybe the complicated terrain had confused him?
To make matters worse, the wristband, which had been surging with excitement just a moment ago, began to strike again—— So they had to grope their way through this luxurious maze, asking questions as they went along.
After three blocks, the two children finally found a relatively quiet little park, one of the few oases here.
Hello, youre on the wrong route. Please return to the previous block, then turn right and continue across three blocks. It will take about an hour—— Looks like youre being stubborn. Ill re-plan the navigation for you—— Please stay here and go straight. You should be there in 15 minutes..."
After walking for a long time, Ah Jun suddenly felt tired, so he sat on the bench to rest and prepare for the next move. After all, it was late.
At this time, the small dimple seemed to sense Ah Juns anxiety, and also leaned his head to call, giving the boy some spiritual strength——just as Ah Jun was thinking about how to seek more help, the wristband suddenly automatically recovered, and then found the right direction for them.
"Oh, its coming, little dimple!"
" mew ..."
So the two children began to follow the route of the hologram map and continue to rush... Soon, they arrived at the destination, a quiet place in the downtown area. It was not a busy place but green. The square was large and the building density was low. The air was fresh and it looked very clean and tidy.
This time, the person Ah Jun is looking for is in the apartment building on this square. Its also the address given by Auntie. Looking at it, it shouldn t be too hard to find——Building 6, Unit 6, Room 666. Hmm, so many sixes, it feels pretty smooth.
—— Hmm? That person... does he look a bit like that? He, is this him waving at me?
"Small dimples—— Hmm? How did you get inside again..."
"—— Hello! May I ask, are you Xiao Jun?"
"Ouch, hello!"
"Thank you for all your hard work! This girl, I hope she didnt cause you any trouble..."
"No, you neednt be polite, but thank Auntie for letting the little dimple accompany me!"
"Real or fake, given her character..."
" mew!!"