After passing through the massive city gate, which had stood for who knows how many years, the passage was dimly lit by a few soul-guided lamps. Yet, at the end of the passage, a myriad of lights shone brightly.
The moment Huo Yuhao stepped into Shrek City, he froze. The world had become lively. Before his eyes were the clean, wide roads. There were many carriages of various sizes and shapes. Some of them even looked like buses, carrying passengers through the streets and alleys of Shrek City.
Following Zhang Lexuan and the others, he saw people enjoying the nightlife on the sidewalks. Some were with their families, others were couples. The sounds of chatter rose and fell, but most of it was filled with laughter.
The buildings on both sides were of different heights and sizes, and even the styles varied greatly. Some places with special terrain were connected by corridors, saving people the trouble of going around. What Huo Yuhao didn't expect was that the neon billboards that should have only appeared in Mingdu were also present in Shrek City.
The colorful billboards flashed, but not too frequently. The aroma of delicious food drifted far and wide, attracting a large number of diners.
In front of some shops advertising milk tea, there were tables and chairs for leisure. Low fences surrounded them. Many young people sat inside, chatting and enjoying milk tea.
The evening was cool and pleasant, perfect for going out.
It was just… Huo Yuhao looked at these people and wondered, did they not have the 'Six Blessings Report' or something similar?
Getting off work so early was a real waste of life, a waste of the boss's good intentions.
"Yuhao, we should be parting ways now. Xiaotao will take you to that barbecue place later."
After walking for about fifteen minutes, Zhang Lexuan stopped at a fork in the road and turned to Huo Yuhao.
"Okay." Huo Yuhao nodded, his voice laced with gratitude. "Thank you all for accompanying me today. Otherwise, it would have taken me several days to travel."
"It was on our way, no need to thank us." Zhang Lexuan's gentle face held a smile, followed by a tone of gentle advice. "Shrek City is huge, with many opportunities, but don't get lost in the colorful world. If you don't work hard, this city will cast you aside."
"I understand." Huo Yuhao nodded.
"Alright, let's go."
Having said that, Zhang Lexuan didn't say more, turning to the others. Subsequently, everyone bid farewell to Huo Yuhao one after another. Then, the group hailed a city carriage and left.
"Little brother, I'll come back for your grilled fish next time."
Just as the carriage was about to move away, Yao Haoxuan leaned out and cheerfully called out.
"No problem." Huo Yuhao said with a smile to Yao Haoxuan, "Brother Yao, how much do you want to eat? I'll grill as much as you like."
He wasn't very familiar with this character, who died early in the original novel, but after a brief exchange, he found Yao Haoxuan to be quite warm and friendly.
He had nothing to his name right now. Being low-key and humble was always the right choice. Anyway, he'd call any woman he met 'sister,' unless they were particularly old; it always worked. For men, it was either 'brother' or 'uncle.'
"It's a good idea to get on good terms with him. This guy has a pretty strong background." Ma Xiaotao crossed her arms in front of her chest, making her already prominent chest even more eye-catching.
"Brother Yao's family is noble?" Huo Yuhao subconsciously turned his head, but because of his height, the first thing he saw was the towering mountain range. His eyes immediately narrowed, but he quickly recovered and hurriedly averted his gaze, even though the image was deeply etched in his mind.
Too much mental power isn't necessarily a good thing.
Ma Xiaotao said calmly, "He's the only son of the current City Lord of Nine Treasures City. He has several younger sisters, and it's highly probable that he'll inherit his father's title and position after graduating from the academy."
"Nine Treasures City?" Huo Yuhao's mind raced, instantly forgetting the pleasant scenery he'd just been enjoying. He asked, his gaze fixed ahead, "I heard that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan is in Nine Treasures City. Isn't the City Lord of Nine Treasures City from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan?"
Ma Xiaotao explained, "Nine Treasures City is named in memory of Nine Colored Douluo Ning Rongrong from ten thousand years ago. The entire city still belongs to the Heavenly Soul Empire; it doesn't belong to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Clan itself, so the position of City Lord naturally wouldn't be handed to them."
"I see," Huo Yuhao mused.
He hadn't expected Yao Haoxuan to have this kind of background.
Too bad a promising life was ruined by Xuanzi, that 'Supreme Elder'.
This old geezer, a Super Douluo at rank ninety-eight, actually failed to instantly suppress a Soul King. It was truly absurd.
Could it be that Yao Haoxuan ate a chicken leg from 'Xuan. Supreme Elder. Zi' and was now being held a grudge against?
"That's why I said you should build a good relationship with him in the future. If he helps you a little, your future will be much more comfortable," Ma Xiaotao said to Huo Yuhao with a slight smile, her hands on her hips.
"I understand," Huo Yuhao naturally understood Ma Xiaotao's meaning. Right now, he was weak and an orphan. If he wanted to live a stable life, he naturally had to seek opportunities.
After all, Zhang Lexuan and the others didn't have a god's-eye view to know his future changes.
And Yao Haoxuan was the opportunity Ma Xiaotao had pointed out for him.
"You are teachable," Ma Xiaotao's light pink eyes showed a hint of a smile. "Alright, I'll take you to the barbecue shop. It's not too far from here, we can just walk."
With those words, Ma Xiaotao took the lead and started walking. Huo Yuhao, however, stopped in place, not moving.
He didn't understand why Ma Xiaotao was being so enthusiastic towards him. They weren't exactly that close.
"Why aren't you walking?" Ma Xiaotao noticed that Huo Yuhao hadn't followed and asked, puzzled.
"Sister Xiaotao, you..." Huo Yuhao was silent for a moment. "You're being quite nice to me, but I don't seem to have given you a reason to be."
Ma Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, then pinched her smooth chin, as if she was thinking about something. "Why am I being nice to you? I'm too lazy to explain. Alright, stop standing there daydreaming, or I'll kick you away."
Saying this, Ma Xiaotao playfully lifted her leg slightly towards Huo Yuhao.
"Let's go, let's go." Huo Yuhao knew the saying, a wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him, and quickly walked to Ma Xiaotao's side.
"That's more like it." Ma Xiaotao nodded in satisfaction.
"Swish!"
After walking for a while, the soul guide lights on the side of the road lit up, instantly brightening the dim sidewalk and stretching the shadows of the two of them. However, there was no one else on the road at the moment, obviously, this wasn't a main road.
Ma Xiaotao walked ahead with her hands behind her back, skipping along like a child, which made Huo Yuhao feel numb.
This Ma Xiaotao's style doesn't seem quite right. But come to think of it, Ma Xiaotao should only be about sixteen years old at this time.
After hopping along for less than thirty meters, Ma Xiaotao suddenly stopped. She seemed to realize her actions were too childish, not fitting her usual image as a mature woman in the eyes of others. Clearing her throat, she resumed walking normally.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao, who was following behind, relaxed. That's right, this is the Ma Xiaotao I remember.
But just then, Ma Xiaotao stopped again. She turned around sharply, her cold and beautiful face filled with authority. She also clenched her white, delicate fists, and said to Huo Yuhao seriously:
"Remember, you didn't see anything that just happened."
"Ah, did something happen just now?" Huo Yuhao was stunned, and blinked his pretty big eyes.
Ma Xiaotao's lips twitched, and she didn't speak, continuing to lead the way.
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