Evening.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman emerged slowly from Shrek Academy.
These two were Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing, preparing to head to Heaven Dou City.
Originally, after taking leave from Flender in the morning, Zhou Chen had planned to leave immediately.
However, both were quite tired from spending the previous night merging with the Shadow God King's bloodline without sleep.
So, at Zhou Chen's suggestion, they returned to their respective dorms for a nap, which ended up lasting until evening.
Now, after a full day's rest, Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing were refreshed and planned to hire a carriage in Soto City tonight and head to Heaven Dou City the next morning.
But as Zhou Chen approached the academy's gate, under the bright moonlight, he spotted two familiar figures—Oscar and Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong was sitting on a large rock at the academy's entrance, swinging her fair legs, and looking slightly downcast.
Oscar, acting like a sycophant, was beside her, trying to comfort her.
Suddenly, Ning Rongrong sensed something and looked up to see Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing approaching. Her previously dejected face lit up with delight.
"Brother Zhou Chen, Zhuqing."
Ning Rongrong jumped off the rock, leaving Oscar behind, and ran over enthusiastically, "Where are you both going?"
"We took leave from Flender, planning to visit the imperial capital, Heaven Dou City," Zhou Chen said with a smile.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong became excited, "My home is near Heaven Dou City, I can go with you..."
She paused, seemingly remembering something, and then lowered her head, saying softly, "Never mind, you two go ahead. I'll just stay and train at the academy."
"What's wrong? Did something upset you today?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.
"It's that ugly-faced principal! I just slacked off a bit while running laps, and he dared to scold me! It was twenty laps! Who could finish that?"
Ning Rongrong's chest heaved with anger, "He even told me to leave the academy. But I'm not leaving; I want to see what he can do to me!!"
Hearing this, Zhou Chen gently patted Ning Rongrong's head, soothing her with a warm tone, "Don't be angry; getting upset isn't worth it. Just relax."
"Mmm."
Feeling the warmth of Zhou Chen's hand on her head, Ning Rongrong happily squinted her eyes, like a cat being petted by its owner.
Brother Zhou Chen was the best—his words were straight to the point, greatly improving her mood.
Unlike Oscar, who was just a sycophant, and wasn't even doing it right.
After Zhou Chen's comforting words, Ning Rongrong felt much better, and her pretty face once again donned a gentle smile.
As Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing were about to leave, Ning Rongrong's eyes darted, and she suddenly said, "Brother Zhou Chen, since you're going to Heaven Dou City, could you deliver a letter to my father for me?"
She shook Zhou Chen's arm, pleading, "Please?"
"Alright, alright."
Zhou Chen quickly agreed as he pulled his hand away from Ning Rongrong. If he didn't agree, who knows what kind of pleading tricks she might use.
Didn't Zhu Zhuqing's eyes already seem different?
More importantly, a cold chill had already formed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes.
Only Ning Rongrong pretended not to notice.
Seeing Zhou Chen agree, Ning Rongrong smiled broadly, quickly taking out paper and pen from her spatial necklace, and scribbling a few lines on her arm.
Then she stuffed the note into an envelope, blinked, and handed it to Zhou Chen, saying, "No peeking!"
"Don't worry, I won't."
Zhou Chen responded awkwardly, caught between the two girls.
Now he understood what a "Shura Field" was.
Holding Zhu Zhuqing's waist, Zhou Chen quickly left, not wanting to stay another second.
Just as he was leaving, Ning Rongrong waved at him, like a little wife, and reminded him, "Remember to come back soon."
"Okay, Rongrong, take care of yourself too."
Zhou Chen forced a smile at Ning Rongrong, responding politely.
The next second, he used his Golden Light technique, taking Zhu Zhuqing with him, disappearing from Ning Rongrong and Oscar's sight.
If they stayed any longer, Zhu Zhuqing might really get angry.
Seeing Zhou Chen disappear as if escaping, Ning Rongrong sighed quietly. It seemed she still ranked below Zhu Zhuqing in his heart.
However, this also showed that Zhou Chen had feelings for her; otherwise, he wouldn't be so tense.
Thinking this, Ning Rongrong's lips curled, feeling much better.
Meanwhile, Oscar stood not far away, occasionally glancing at Ning Rongrong, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
Ning Rongrong was indifferent to him yet laughed and joked with Zhou Chen, which made him quite upset.
Being a sycophant was hard...
Five days later.
Silvis City.
Silvis City, the capital of the Silvis Kingdom, a vassal state of the Heaven Dou Empire, bordered the Barak Kingdom and was a necessary stop on the way to Heaven Dou City.
Zhou Chen and Zhu Zhuqing traveled leisurely, enjoying the scenery, and arrived in Silvis City by the fifth evening.
Entering the bustling city, Zhou Chen hired a carriage driver, flicking him a silver coin, asking to be taken to the most luxurious hotel.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a ten-story building.
Zhou Chen helped Zhu Zhuqing off the carriage, seeing the soft, bright lights emanating from the building. Engraved above the ten-meter-high white marble doors were eight gilded characters:
Silvis Royal Hotel.
Few people entered or exited the hotel, but each was either elegantly dressed or carried an excellent demeanor.
Clearly, this was a luxury hotel designed for the upper class and nobility, and the driver had chosen well.
Arm in arm with Zhu Zhuqing, they entered the hotel lobby and were greeted by a sea of gold.
Golden lanterns, golden wallpaper, and various golden decorations created an opulent atmosphere.
"It doesn't seem any worse than the Star Luo Royal Hotel," Zhu Zhuqing remarked with admiration.
People in the Heaven Dou Empire truly knew how to enjoy life; even a hotel in a subordinate kingdom could rival the best in the Star Luo Empire.
No, it might even slightly surpass it in luxury.
Hearing this, Zhou Chen nodded, about to speak, but his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Sensing something, Zhou Chen turned his head to look in a certain direction.
There, a tall, long-legged woman in a golden dress with golden hair was gracefully descending the spiral staircase.
As his gaze traveled upward, Zhou Chen saw the woman's face and was instantly shocked.
"Hu... Hu Liena?!"
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