flstandardbreds Chapter 389 A Joyful Adventure in a Mysterious Ancient City
Chapter 389 A Joyful Adventure in a Mysterious Ancient City
"Transmigrating to Embrace the Beautiful Snake"
Chapter 389: A Joyful Adventure in a Mysterious Ancient City
After leaving the rushing river, Liu Yu and the others continued their journey. A gentle breeze caressed the roadside wildflowers, their colorful petals shimmering in the sunlight. Birds sang merrily in the branches, as if composing a beautiful melody for their journey.
On this day, they arrived at a mysterious ancient city. The city walls were tall, built of massive bluestones, the marks of time etched upon them. The city gates were tightly closed, the heavy wooden doors inlaid with copper nails, exuding an ancient atmosphere. Flags fluttered in the breeze atop the city walls, their patterns appearing and disappearing, as if telling the story of the city's long history.
"This city looks a bit mysterious." Pigsy looked around curiously, his round eyes wide open, filled with curiosity about the city.
Liu Yu stepped forward and gently knocked on the city gate. The knocking echoed clearly in the silent air.
"Who is it?" a voice came from the city wall, tinged with a hint of wariness.
“We are travelers passing through, and we want to stop in town for a rest,” Liu Yu replied, his voice gentle yet firm.
After a while, the city gate slowly opened, and a guard stepped out. The guard was clad in armor, carrying a long spear, and his sharp eyes scanned them up and down.
As the group entered the city, they found the streets lined with a dazzling array of shops. Some sold silk, its vibrant colors swaying gently in the breeze; others sold porcelain, its exquisite pieces gleaming captivatingly in the sunlight; still others sold various snacks, their enticing aromas making mouths water. The place was bustling with people. Some were selecting goods, some were haggling with the vendors, and others were leisurely strolling.
"Wow, this place is great!" Xiaoqing exclaimed excitedly, her eyes sparkling with joy. She skipped and hopped along the street, looking left and right, full of curiosity about everything.
Just then, a richly dressed man approached, followed by several attendants. The man wore a brocade robe, a jewel-encrusted belt around his waist, and carried a folding fan. His face radiated arrogance. His attendants were also impeccably dressed and carried themselves with haughty airs.
"Make way, make way!" the attendants shouted, pushing aside the crowd to clear a path for the man.
Pigsy muttered in dissatisfaction, "Who is this, so arrogant!" Although Pigsy's voice was not loud, the man still heard it.
Upon hearing Pigsy's words, the man stopped and glared at them.
"Hmph, how dare you disrespect this young master!" the man roared, his voice sharp and piercing, filled with rage.
Just as Liu Yu was about to explain, Fahai stepped forward.
“Amitabha, benefactor, you must not be so rude,” Fahai said, his hands clasped together, a calm smile on his face and a hint of compassion in his eyes.
"You stinking monk, mind your own business!" the man shouted angrily, waving his folding fan and pointing it at Fahai.
Fahai was not angry, but smiled slightly: "Prajnaparamita, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai's voice was loud and powerful, as if it possessed a magical power.
The shout startled the man and his entourage. The man's face turned deathly pale, and he nearly dropped his folding fan. His entourage also retreated in fear, their eyes filled with terror.
"What... what do you want to do?" the man said fearfully, his voice trembling, his previous arrogance completely gone.
Liu Yu quickly said, "Don't misunderstand, we just don't want to cause trouble." Liu Yu had a sincere smile on her face, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
The man snorted and left with his entourage. Their steps were hurried, and they appeared somewhat disheveled.
The group continued strolling through the city, captivated by the bustling scenes on the streets. As they walked, they came upon an inn. A red sign hung at the entrance, bearing the four large characters "Yuelai Inn."
"Finally, I can get some rest." Pigsy plopped down in the chair, which creaked as if protesting his weight.
Just as they were about to order, the man from before reappeared.
"It's them! Teach them a lesson!" the man said, pointing at Liu Yu and the others, his face filled with anger and a desire for revenge.
A group of thugs stormed in, and the inn was thrown into chaos. Guests screamed and scattered, and tables and chairs were knocked over and knocked over.
Little Tian barked and pulled a small megaphone from his green underwear, then started blowing it. The megaphone emitted a piercing sound, like a sharp alarm. The thugs covered their ears, screaming in pain. Their faces contorted, and they staggered.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Yu unleashed a spell. Light burst forth from his hands, transforming into ribbons that subdued the thugs. The ribbons wrapped around their bodies, rendering them immobile.
"Please spare us!" the thugs begged, their voices filled with fear and regret.
Upon seeing this, the man turned and ran in fright. His steps were hurried, and he kept glancing back, afraid of being caught.
"Don't run!" Pigsy chased after him. Although Pigsy was fat, he was surprisingly fast. His footsteps echoed through the street, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The man ran into an alley, only to find himself at a dead end. At the end of the alley was a high wall covered in moss.
"No, don't come any closer!" the man said, trembling. His back was pressed against the wall, and sweat dripped from his forehead.
Pigsy chuckled, "Let's see if you still dare to be arrogant!" Pigsy's laughter echoed loudly in the alley.
At this moment, Liu Yu and the others also arrived.
"Never mind, let him go," Liu Yu said, his voice calm and gentle.
The man thanked him profusely and slunk away. His figure quickly disappeared into the crowd, his earlier arrogance completely gone.
That evening, everyone rested at the inn. The room was simply yet cozy, and the beds were soft and comfortable. Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, spilled onto the floor, forming patches of silvery light.
Suddenly, a commotion arose outside. Liu Yu went out to see what was happening and found that the city was holding a lantern festival. The streets were filled with all sorts of lanterns—some shaped like rabbits, some like flowers, and some like fairies. The lanterns illuminated the entire city, making it as bright as day.
The streets were adorned with a variety of exquisite lanterns, creating a breathtaking sight. Some lanterns were painted with intricate patterns, while others were inlaid with gemstones, shimmering with dazzling light.
Everyone went to the lantern festival together. Xiaoqing saw a beautiful rabbit lantern and couldn't put it down. The rabbit on the lantern was so lifelike, it seemed about to jump out.
"Boss, how much is this?" Xiaoqing asked, her voice full of anticipation.
The shop owner smiled and said, "If the young lady likes it, then it's a gift for you." The shop owner was a kind and approachable middle-aged man with a warm smile on his face.
Xiaoqing happily held the lantern, its light illuminating her face and making her look exceptionally beautiful.
Just then, a little girl walked over, crying. She was wearing a pink dress, her hair was tied in two braids, and her face was covered in tears.
"My candied hawthorn is gone," the little girl said, her voice filled with grievance and sadness.
Xiao Tian ran over, sniffed it, and then ran off in one direction. A little while later, Xiao Tian returned with a string of candied hawthorns in his mouth. The sugar coating on the hawthorns shimmered enticingly under the light.
"Thank you, little dog." The little girl stopped crying and smiled as she took the candied hawthorn, her face beaming with happiness.
After the lantern festival ended, they returned to the inn. The inn was quiet and peaceful, and everyone quickly fell asleep.
The next day, they prepared to leave the ancient city. Sunlight streamed through the city gate, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
As soon as they reached the city gate, they saw a crowd gathered there. They went over to see what was happening and found an old man performing for money. The old man wore tattered clothes, his face was covered in wrinkles, but his eyes revealed determination and optimism.
The old man was performing acrobatics, and it was truly spectacular. The plates in his hands danced in the air as lightly as butterflies. His body twisted and turned nimbly, performing all sorts of difficult moves.
The crowd applauded and cheered. The applause echoed in the air, filled with respect and admiration for the old man.
Fahai took some money out of his pocket and handed it to the old man.
The old man said gratefully, "Thank you all, kind people." His voice was filled with gratitude and emotion.
Just then, the sky suddenly darkened. Dark clouds gathered, blocking out the sunlight, and the entire city was plunged into darkness.
"What's going on?" Pigsy looked up at the sky, his face full of confusion and surprise.
A gust of wind swept through, making people's clothes flutter loudly. A gigantic monster appeared at the city gate. The monster was enormous, as large as a mountain. Its skin was dark and covered with sharp spikes. Its eyes, like lanterns, gleamed with a red light.
"Haha, I've finally found you!" the monster shouted, its voice booming like thunder.
Liu Yu and the others stood ready. Their faces were filled with determination and courage as they prepared to meet the monster's challenge.
Fahai shouted again, "Prajnaparamita, Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon!" Fahai's voice was loud and firm, full of power.
Enraged by Fahai, the monster lunged at them. Its movements were swift, creating a gust of wind.
Liu Yu and the others unleashed their respective skills, engaging in a fierce battle with the monster. Liu Yu's magic shone brightly, as dazzling as a shooting star. Xiao Qing's bells rang clear and melodiously, disturbing the monster's mind. Zhu Bajie wielded his nine-toothed rake with great force, each strike carrying immense power.
Not to be outdone, Xiao Tian pulled out all sorts of strange and wonderful magical artifacts from his green underpants and threw them at the monster. Some of the artifacts emitted dazzling light, while others released powerful energy, leaving the monster overwhelmed.
The monster was forced to retreat in defeat. Its body was covered in wounds, and blood was flowing freely.
Finally, with everyone's combined efforts, the monster was defeated. It fell to the ground, turned into a wisp of smoke, and disappeared.
The people of the ancient city cheered with joy. They gathered around to express their gratitude to Liu Yu and the others.
Liu Yu and his companions bid farewell to the people of the ancient city and continued their journey. Sunlight shone on them, illuminating their resolute figures.
Who knows what adventures await them ahead...