Half a month later, the group had arrived at the periphery of Sea City.
Yi Le saw that Gu Zheng was still in the carriage and showed no signs of coming out. He could only arrange for a few people to stay here and wait for them to settle down before coming over to take a look.
Yi Le could only helplessly lead the others in. The group of about three hundred people was quite eye-catching. It was more like a migration of a family. However, there were many war-torn families that migrated here, so it wasn't too abrupt.
Moreover, Yi Le took the lead and walked at the front. He faintly emitted the strength of a Level Five, letting others know that this family's strength was not bad.
After another half a month, a mouthful of black blood was spat out from Gu Zheng's mouth again. A foul stench appeared in the air, and the aura on his body was somewhat dispirited.
Gu Zheng slowly opened his eyes. A hint of fear flashed through his eyes. He had really underestimated this seal. He had just touched the periphery and was immediately discovered.
As a result, a wisp of black gas followed his consciousness and invaded his heart. He spent nearly a month to force out this little bit of black gas.
One must know that he was at the damaged part of the seal. If he was in front of a complete seal, wouldn't the power be even stronger? This was only the periphery, so the inside would be even more terrifying.
No wonder Elder Xiong repeatedly mentioned not to try to break the seal in the message. Only by gathering the materials of the five elements and borrowing the power of the five elements could he completely suppress the other party. Then, he could rely on his recovered strength to dissolve it bit by bit.
This was his current best method. The other method was to find a Grand Heavenly Realm expert and use a long time to clear it bit by bit. Gu Zheng eliminated this method as soon as he thought of it. He decided to wait and see.
Gu Zheng waved his hand. A stream of water appeared in the carriage, dispelling the foul stench in the air. Then, it turned into a water screen that remained in the air like a mirror.
Gu Zheng carefully looked at the mark on his forehead. It was almost impossible to see the mark. However, Gu Zheng still knew that one of the five points in the pentagonal light had disappeared. The other four points were also somewhat dim.
The culprit was a small hole in the middle of the seal. Although the hole was only as thick as a strand of hair, it still caused a crack to appear in the seal. It was unable to function perfectly, which allowed Gu Zheng to recover a layer of his strength.
Based on the peak of Jin Xian, his cultivation base was almost at the late stage of the Heaven Immortal Realm.
Gu Zheng felt the Demonic Grass in his body. It was still absorbing strands of energy from his body. Although it had consumed a lot of energy, Gu Zheng could still feel that it was at least 70% complete. The day it matured would be the day he would completely stabilize his cultivation.
Just like the foundation, the more solid it was, the higher it could be built and the further it could go.
It was just like how he had seen through Yi Le's problem at a glance. Yi Le's strength had soared very quickly, but if he hadn't encountered a great opportunity, he would have remained the same until his death.
Which one of those almighty beings hadn't spent hundreds of thousands of years, or even millions of years to slowly polish their bodies? Did they really think that they could rely on their incomparable latent talent, preheaven bodies, and preheaven spirit items? Everyone had their days of bitter cultivation.
Even Gu Zheng had no choice but to go into seclusion at any time in order to stabilize his cultivation base.
For example, Gu Zheng knew that those people basically wouldn't eat any elixirs or miraculous medicines. Even if they had to eat them, they would have to spend tens of thousands of years to completely exhaust the medicinal effects. Otherwise, they would be stuck at a critical juncture in the future.
But many people would drink poison to quench their thirst. They wouldn't think that in the future, they would end up like Gu Zheng in the beginning. Without a strong cultivation base, how could they protect themselves? They wouldn't have enough lifespan to accomplish anything.
So even though they knew it was poison, they could only hope for the future to slowly recuperate.
Gu Zheng's greatest enlightenment from his two lifetimes of reincarnation was something that everyone understood. But without experiencing it, it was really just talk.
Gu Zheng already felt that there were only a few people around. It seemed like he had spent too much time. He didn't know how much time had passed.
Gu Zheng lifted the curtain and walked down. He heard Little Crab standing on the carriage wheel say to him.
"Lord, come out."
"Young Master Gu, you've come out. Miss Yi asked us to wait for you here." A few people with extraordinary temperaments, dressed like servants, hurriedly said when they saw Gu Zheng come out.
At this moment, they were in a forest far away from Sea City. Because a lone carriage was too conspicuous, Little Crab had agreed to their suggestion and moved the carriage here.
Stretching his body, Gu Zheng could clearly feel the moist breeze in the air. There was a fishy smell that belonged to the sea mixed in. This meant that this place wasn't too far from the East Sea.
"Let's go. Little Crab, can you transform into a human?" Gu Zheng decided to enter the city first.
"Lord, I can't." Little Crab answered honestly. Although as a demon beast, they could transform into a human at any time as long as they gained sentience. The higher their strength, the more perfect it would be. However, it would be more difficult to transcend the Heavenly Tribulation.
"Oh, I didn't expect you to be so ambitious." Gu Zheng looked at it in astonishment. Compared to the benefits of being able to transform, it was much better than the difficulty of this task.
"Alright then. You can come into my sleeve. If there's nothing else, just hide inside." Gu Zheng thought for a moment and said. He still hadn't figured out what to do with Little Crab, so it was fine as long as he didn't let Little Crab out of his sight.
Little Crab's body shrank again until it was only the size of a palm. It directly went into Gu Zheng's sleeve and hid there.
As the capital, Sea City occupied a vast area. Just the city walls, which were nearly three hundred meters tall, were enough to make enemies despair. It wasn't something that could be built by humans. It was said that it was built by a powerful immortal in ancient times.
Just the city gate was more than ten meters tall. There were four gates at the bottom of each wall, which swallowed a huge amount of people.
The people standing below were like ants. There was no city gate here at all. On the seemingly dilapidated city walls, there was a hidden Spirit Qi hidden within. Even after tens of thousands of years, it could still display an extraordinary power.
Sea City was several times larger than Anhua's capital. There were millions of people here. Countless merchants came and went every day. It could be said to be incomparably prosperous. It was simply a city that was comparable to a country.
Gu Zheng and the others followed the huge flow of people and walked in. After passing through an incomparably huge passage, they finally entered.
As soon as they entered, the wide road instantly dispersed the crowd. However, there was a dense crowd around them. This was a troublesome area. It could be said that half of the capital was surrounded by the downtown area.
The shops along the street were densely packed. Many merchants who were unloading goods were constantly talking to the shopkeepers or owners. It was said that there was also a large market. Many surrounding villages would go there to sell.
The most conspicuous thing in the middle was a huge tower that was several hundred meters tall. It towered in the sky. No one knew what it was used for. Everyone guessed that it should be used to activate the array on the city wall.
This theory was believed by most people. Below the huge tower was a very vast palace. Outside was where all the important officials lived. There was also a small city wall outside. It could be said that all the people in the inner city were high officials and nobles.
There was a large Spirit Gathering Array inside. Although the concentration was very low, it slowly improved everyone's physique. It could be said that everyone was envious.
Then there was the outer city. It could be said that it was a commercial area, mixed with some commoners' residences. This was also the place with the most people.
The other half was where the rich lived. It was much cleaner than here. There were all kinds of large courtyards. Yi Le and the others were living there now.
These were all told by people arranged by Yi Le. While listening, they walked forward. It was very wide. They walked through an obviously unusually wide intersection.
"For the opening of a new restaurant, we specially invited a top chef, Yao Qiannian. Friends, please don't give up this good opportunity. If you go in now, you can even give up a plate of exquisite side dishes." At a wide intersection, a loud voice came from the side, attracting the attention of many people.
Although it was not noon at this time, it was almost noon. After many people heard the shout, their eyes lit up and they went in directly.
Gu Zheng looked at the restaurant curiously. It was six stories high. This was a newly opened restaurant. There were brand-new red lanterns hanging next to it. Many waiters were also shouting at the door. A fragrant smell was constantly coming from the restaurant.
It also attracted many people's gluttony. Even Gu Zheng could hear the sound of saliva being swallowed around him. He only heard some people talking around.
"Wow, I didn't expect this restaurant to be so powerful. It can even invite Yao Qiannian."
"Yeah, it is said that one of his consumables can make you eat for a thousand years. That's why people give him the nickname Yao Qiannian. Or, let's go and try it together."
"Forget it. If you don't pay a high price, how can you eat the dishes made by him personally? I heard that he only cooks twenty tables of dishes every day. The price is high. In the future, you really have to book. The general dishes are cooked by other chefs."
"Yes, but it smells the same. I can't eat Yao Qiannian's food. Can't I eat other people's food? Now I'm hungry. Today I'll treat. Let's go."
Gu Zheng felt very good. Just as his roundworm was protesting, he could taste the dishes of this self-proclaimed Master Yao Qiannian and see how extraordinary they were.
Ignoring the people behind him, he went straight to the restaurant. Several of them looked at each other. One of them quickly ran forward, and the other two followed with a wry smile.
Because they were ordered to pick up the immortal, they brought some money with them, but it seemed that it was not enough. That person went back directly to get the money. How could he let the immortal be neglected?
Under the glittering plaque, a waiter was patrolling at the door, looking for the next customer. The shopkeeper said that whoever performed well today would be rewarded with more money. Everyone was very enthusiastic.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up. A young man with an extraordinary bearing was coming this way. In particular, he was followed by two attendants who seemed to have been on the battlefield. At first glance, he knew he was a big boss.
He quickly bent down, with a smile on his face, and greeted him.
"Young Master, what would you like to eat?"
"Just take your so-called Yao Qiannian's specialty dishes." Gu Zheng casually answered. At this time, it was not dinner time. The hall on the first floor was half full, and they were eating in full swing.
"Well, Young Master, what a coincidence. There is the last table of dishes. Please go to the fifth floor, where there is the best place." The fifth floor was specially prepared for some rich people.
"But you have to wait for a while first. Chef Yao can't be separated for a while. He can only cook according to the order. Please understand." The waiter just finished and said awkwardly.
"No problem, I can afford to wait." Gu Zheng was not in a hurry. The more delicious the dish, the longer it takes to cook it. He was an expert among experts. Of course, he understood this.
Moreover, for these 20 tables of dishes, Gu Zheng also felt that the other party would definitely have some flaws. He would definitely hand over some simple skills to others. The real dish must be perfectly mastered from the beginning.
"Brother, can you part with it?" Just as Gu Zheng was about to go up with the waiter, a gentle voice came from behind.
Gu Zheng turned his head and looked. An elegant young man was behind him, looking at him apologetically.
He saw him cupped his hands and said again, "I'm sorry, I also know that this is difficult. I don't know if you can part with it. I will compensate you ten times, and I will be responsible for all the expenses this time."
"No need. You can come early next time." Gu Zheng did not give up just because of the other party's kind tone. Perhaps he would only come this time.
"Why are you …" At this time, a girl beside him was unwilling. Just as she wanted to say something, the young man beside her covered her mouth and made a whimpering sound.
"I'm sorry, my sister is not sensible. Please forgive her." The elegant young man said apologetically.
Gu Zheng did not pay any attention to him. Under the guidance of a professional, he walked up the stairs.
"Cousin, why are you so easy to talk to? Even if this is Young Master Qin's place, he won't not give you face." The little girl beside him said unhappily.
"Forget it, don't complicate things. You just came here not long ago. You don't know how many people are hiding in this city. It's better to be careful. Tomorrow, I will personally order a table of dishes for you. Don't worry." The elegant young man looked at Gu Zheng's back and said thoughtfully.
Perhaps after listening to her cousin's words, she didn't say anything but muttered, "Cousin Liu Qi, you can't cheat."
The two of them left the hotel and walked away. They also came for the name of Yao Qiannian. Since they were a step late, they would wait for the next time.
When Gu Zheng went up to the fifth floor, he found that half of the people had been seated. Most of the people's tables were still empty. It seemed that they were waiting. Gu Zheng was arranged to sit in an inner seat, which was also quiet.
As time went by, other diners gradually came to this floor. Every one of them looked like they were not short of money. However, they could only order the exquisite side dishes and look at others with envy.
One by one, the dishes filled a table. Two more tables, and it was almost his turn. The air was full of mouth-watering aroma. Those people ordered some other exquisite dishes, but they could only swallow their saliva. The food in front of them was okay at ordinary times, but now they found it tasteless.
Unfortunately, they could only watch others enjoy the food like this. Not to mention regretting coming here, even a few people had left the table angrily.
Gu Zheng was drinking a little wine and eating some dishes sent in front. Although the taste was plain, Gu Zheng was very comfortable.
He didn't have to wait for long before all the dishes in front of him were removed. Steaming hot delicacies were served one after another. When all the dishes were served, Gu Zheng began to eat the one in front of him.
There were a total of six meat dishes, two materials, and two plates of unknown fruits. Each dish looked good in color, aroma, and taste.
Gu Zheng nodded in satisfaction. This chef's cultivation was definitely not low. Otherwise, he would not have been able to process the ingredients so delicately. In terms of texture, other than himself, this should be the best dish he had ever eaten.
The name of Yao Qiannian was really not groundless. Gu Zheng only tasted each dish briefly, a little understanding, and satisfied his taste buds.
Unfortunately, the taste was good, but it was only a mortal delicacy. For him, there was no reference value, and Gu Zheng could feel some flaws in it.
Just as Gu Zheng was about to eat the third dish, suddenly a small head popped out from the side and looked at him eagerly.
Gu Zheng found that a lovely and beautiful little girl suddenly appeared next to him. He really didn't notice when she appeared here.
When she saw Gu Zheng found her, she blushed a little and her head tilted slightly to the side, but her eyes still looked at him eagerly.
"Where did this little girl come from? Shoo! Shoo! Shoo! Shoo! Shoo! Don't cause trouble! Whose child is this? Adults shouldn't look after her." Before Gu Zheng could say anything, the attendant behind him could not take it anymore and wanted to chase the little girl away.
"Forget it, I can't finish it by myself anyway." Gu Zheng stopped the followers behind him. The little girl's eyes frequently looked at the table, and her small and exquisite nose was also wrinkled. Smelling the fragrance close at hand, she was obviously attracted by the dishes on the table.
This little girl was about seven or eight years old. Her light pink blouse was embroidered with a plum blossom. Her long black hair was bent into two small braids. Her lively eyes were constantly blinking, and her black pupils were constantly moving. She looked very clever.
After hearing Gu Zheng's words, the little girl's delicate and beautiful face suddenly bloomed like a flower. Her bright red mouth turned to the follower and made a face at him. Then she stood directly on the stool and asked the attendant standing next to her for a new pair of bowls and chopsticks.
The attendant next to her was stunned. He looked at Gu Zheng and nodded, and then took a new set of bowls and chopsticks.
Gu Zheng looked at the little girl who was so bold and was not afraid of strangers at all. He didn't know who her parents were, so how could he dare to let her come out alone.
Gu Zheng simply put down the chopsticks in his hand. Anyway, he had a rough idea of this person's standard, so there was no need to taste the rest.
Gu Zheng spent a lot of money on a table of dishes and watched the little girl wolfing down the food. But the little girl's appetite was shockingly big. In just a short while, she swept away almost a third of the food.
Although the amount of each dish was not much, the little girl's stomach did not bulge at all. He wondered where the food had gone.
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