The tattered cloth of the wonton shop fluttered in the wind, the tables and chairs were shabby, the iron pot on the muddy stove was boiling hot, the lid crackling from the steam.
The old man who ran the wonton shop, with his back facing Lin Buzheng and Xiao Hui, methodically added water to the pot, and occasionally according to the heat, stuffed a few handfuls of dry firewood into the stove, his movements incomparably experienced.
This wonton shop was clearly located in the Ghost City, but after entering, Lin Buzheng felt as if he had arrived in a different world.
The chaotic hustle and bustle receded, the endless stream of pedestrians also went far away, even the power of the rules that enveloped the Ghost City seemed to quietly leave, making this place a transcendent place, undisturbed by any external forces.
It even gave Lin Buzheng a feeling that even if the world ended, the seas dried up and the rocks crumbled, the martial arts world collapsed, the Ghost City disappeared, this wonton shop would not be affected in the slightest and would continue to exist.
Lin Buzheng sat upright in the wonton shop, the breeze caressing his face and the cloth fluttering in the wind. Silently feeling the tranquil atmosphere around him, his curious and restless heart gradually calmed down, his whole person appearing indescribably tranquil and ethereal.
"Meow, smelly old man, didn't you hear what this emperor said?"
"Give me a bowl of wonton!"
However, Xiao Hui was having none of it. It stood on its hind legs, arrogantly standing on the table, folded its front paws and meowed at the old man who was busy beside the stove, seemingly dissatisfied that the latter had ignored it.
"Xiao Hui, do you know this senior?"
Seeing this, Lin Buzheng asked curiously.
Xiao Hui nodded in an old-fashioned manner: "Of course I know him! Not only have I eaten wonton from this wonton shop, but I've also stayed in the shop as a waiter! It's just that this old man is too stingy, he won't even give me a spirit stone! "
"You smelly civet cat, it's been so many years, why aren't you dead yet?"
At this time, the old man seemed to finally notice the presence of Lin Buzheng and Xiao Hui. He turned around, revealing an aged face, looking at Xiao Hui with disgust:
"You still have the face to mention what happened back then? If you hadn't stolen this old man's wonton first, why would this old man lock you in the shop and make you repay this karma? "
"Even so, you shouldn't have locked me in the shop for ten thousand years!"
"Ten thousand years! This Emperor stayed in the wonton shop for ten thousand years, doing nothing all day long. Facing your old face, I didn't even see many new faces. Do you know how sullen this Emperor was in these ten thousand years? "
Xiao Hui complained, but when these words fell into Lin Buzheng's ears, his mind trembled.
Heavenly Dao Sovereigns could live for a thousand years, while Sovereigns and Heavenly Sovereigns could live for thousands of years. Saints could live even longer, but they could not live more than ten thousand years.
As for Great Emperors and Godly Kings, even though they stood at the peak of the myriad of Daos and were revered as eternal by the myriad of living beings, their lifespans weren't endless. Otherwise, there wouldn't be an era of Great Emperors.
However, the conversation between Xiao Hui and the old man revealed that it had once been locked up in the wonton shop by the old man for as long as ten thousand years. This undoubtedly refreshed Lin Buzheng's understanding of Xiao Hui's lifespan.
"Humph, this old man imprisoned you for 10,000 years. Although it was indeed a long time, it also allowed you to avoid a terrifying reckoning that would engulf the entire universe. Otherwise, you wouldn't have obediently stayed in my wonton shop."
"What happened back then was all because of your selfishness. However, you have been detained here by me for ten thousand years, so the karma between us has been completely cleared. You're on your own now!"
"But let me warn you first. If you dare to steal my wontons again, I will continue to detain you for another 10,000 years!"
The old man's eyes were filled with warning as he glanced at Xiao Hui.
"Meow! Don't worry, old man!"
"Back then, I was young and ignorant, and I couldn't control my curiosity. That's why I stole your wontons. Now, I'm different from before. I'm a big shot of the world, and I naturally won't do those shady things!"
Xiao Hui vowed. However, its sneaky eyes still unconsciously looked at the steaming iron pot. "Old man, I know the rules here. I can't eat your wontons, but the young man who came with me should be qualified to eat your wontons, right?"
"Him?"
"The descendant of the Reincarnation Emperor, the owner of the Reincarnation Imperial Scripture, the World Tree, the disciple of the Nine Tribulations Demon Emperor and the Mighty Primitive Emperor, of course he is qualified to eat my wontons."
"Sit down first. Wait for me to cook the wontons!"
When the old man heard this, he finally looked at Lin Buzheng for the first time. With just a glance, he saw through all of Lin Buzheng's secrets. He then withdrew his gaze, and with a calm expression, he returned to his work beside the boiler.
"Xiao Hui, who is this senior?"
Lin Buzheng was shocked. No matter who it was, it did not feel good to have one's secrets seen through.
However, from the conversation between Xiao Hui and the old man, he could vaguely tell that the latter was also a terrifying existence that existed with the world and was almost immortal.
"Meow! Ignore him."
"Although this old man's lifespan is almost endless and he knows almost all the secrets of the universe, he is a bystander of this world. He will never be your enemy, and of course, he will never be your friend …"
Xiao Hui spoke very loudly, not at all worried that the old man would hear him.
Although the old man heard him, he was still busy beside the iron pot. He did not say a word, as if tacitly agreeing with Xiao Hui's evaluation of him.
"Old man, how many times has your wonton shop been opened in the past 10,000 years?"
Xiao Hui lay on the table, wagging its tail as it waited for the old man to cook the wontons. It asked in a bored manner.
"I can't remember, probably a few dozen times!"
The old man's voice returned to normal, and he stuffed some firewood into the stove to make the fire burn brighter.
When Lin Buzheng heard that, he thought to himself, 'This wonton shop has only been opened a few dozen times in the past 10,000 years. No wonder the shop is covered in dust and looks so old …'
"A few dozen times."
"That means that there are only a few dozen beings in this era who are qualified to break through to the Emperor Realm."
"It seems that the new Emperor Era has yet to arrive!"
Xiao Hui shook its head in dissatisfaction, its brows furrowed as if it was calculating something.
But after a while, it came back to its senses and secretly glanced at the old man who was busy beside the pot. Seeing that the latter was not paying attention to it, it immediately tiptoed to the edge of the wooden table, opened its mouth full of sharp cat teeth, and bit down on a corner of the wooden table!
A cracking sound was heard!
Although the corner of the wooden table looked extremely old, it was very sturdy and did not break from Xiao Hui's bite. Xiao Hui's sharp cat teeth were also intact.
"Meow! This emperor doesn't believe this!"
"Kid, move your butt!"
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