Reading settings
Douluo Dalu_ Legend of the Ancestral Dragon_chapter_0088
Chapter 88
Chapter 88: Rose Hotel, Zhu Zhuqing Catches a Cheater?
"No way!" Xiao Wu shouted before Aotian could even speak.
Aotian and Gu Yuena looked at Xiao Wu in confusion.
Zhu Zhuqing, with a troubled expression, said, "But I didn't bring much money with me on this trip."
Of course, Xiao Wu was against it. She remembered how she had once owed Aotian money, and as the debt grew, she had somehow ended up becoming his 'little wife'. So, she definitely didn't want this girl—who was just as beautiful as her but with a much better figure—to be indebted to Aotian.
"You don't need to pay," Xiao Wu said. "Consider this meal Aotian's treat."
Aotian smiled. "That's right. We'll be classmates in the future, so treating you to a meal is no big deal." As he spoke, he appreciatively patted Xiao Wu's head, thinking she was on the same page as him, but he didn't guess Xiao Wu's true underlying thoughts.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and said, "Thank you, but I don't like owing others favors."
Xiao Wu quickly waved her hands and said, "It's fine, you don't need to repay any favors."
Zhu Zhuqing still shook her head. "It's settled then. I will definitely repay the money I owe you."
"If you insist on repaying it, then do so," Aotian said, not pressing the issue, and took the Gold Soul Coin Zhu Zhuqing handed him.
Xiao Wu sighed helplessly and could only say, "Then you must repay it quickly. Don't drag it out too long, okay?"
Zhu Zhuqing said, "No problem. I am currently a Great Soul Master, and every month I can receive a subsidy of ten Gold Soul Coins from Spirit Hall. I'll repay you next month."
Xiao Wu let out a slight sigh of relief and said, "Alright then."
The group got onto the carriage and continued their journey.
The carriage traveled through the bustling city. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing each leaned against a window, watching the lively scene outside.
"Aotian, stop for a moment," Zhu Zhuqing suddenly called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage. Zhu Zhuqing got off and said, "Wait for me." After speaking, she ran towards a nearby stall. It was a mask stall.
On the stall's wooden cart hung all sorts of masks: exquisite, rugged, evil, terrifying...
Zhu Zhuqing carefully selected one. She had been inspired by Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena, so upon seeing this mask stall, she immediately decided to buy one.
"I want one too." Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. After putting on her veil, she followed and rushed down.
The two girls chose for a long while before returning, satisfied, each holding a mask.
Xiao Wu held a white rabbit mask. Zhu Zhuqing had a black, winged mask that gave off a sinister aura. It perfectly complemented her all-black attire and cold demeanor.
For the rest of the journey, the carriage did not stop again. It wasn't until evening that they entered a city.
Considering Zhu Zhuqing's financial situation, Aotian didn't choose an expensive hotel. They booked three rooms: one for Aotian, one for Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena, and one for Zhu Zhuqing. This time, Zhu Zhuqing ordered her meal separately.
The next morning, they set off again, finally arriving at their destination, Soto City, at noon.
As one of the two major cities in the Barak Kingdom, Soto City's military forces were much stronger than other cities, with patrolling soldiers visible everywhere. The streets were also teeming with people and lined with all sorts of shops, creating a very prosperous scene.
Aotian sat in the driver's seat. Xiao Wu suddenly poked her head out and said, "Shrek Academy won't begin admissions until tomorrow. Let's find a hotel to eat and stay for now, and set off again tomorrow morning."
"Alright," Aotian said.
Xiao Wu pulled her head back in and asked, "Zhuqing, what about you? Are you coming with us, or...?" After spending a day together, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing had become quite familiar and were now on a first-name basis.
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you. We can all go to Shrek Academy together tomorrow."
"That's great!" Xiao Wu said excitedly. "Let's find a hotel to stay at first. After we eat, we can properly explore Soto City, and then go to Shrek Academy tomorrow."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak. She had already decided that once they settled in, she would stay in the hotel and cultivate. As for shopping, while she wanted to go, she rationally concluded that cultivation was more important for her. Others had the privilege to play and waste time, but she did not.
If she didn't cultivate with all her might and lost to her older sister, only a dead end would await her. Therefore, she had no choice but to cultivate desperately.
"Aotian, stop, stop!" Xiao Wu suddenly called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage. Xiao Wu had already popped out, looking at a hotel nearby. This hotel was quite distinctive. It was three stories high and not very large, but its entire exterior was rose-colored and shaped like a giant rose, which was immediately eye-catching. On the hotel's wall, four large, gilded characters were embedded: Rose Hotel.
"This hotel is so interesting. Aotian, let's stay here," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian looked thoughtfully at the hotel. Hearing Xiao Wu's words, he smiled and said, "Alright." He looked at the building with a flicker of interest.
"I wonder if I'll run into Tang San here? And what about Dai Mubai, the one with the twin sisters?" Aotian thought. Thinking of this, he glanced towards the carriage compartment behind him. Zhu Zhuqing was still there. He wondered what interesting things might happen if she saw her fiancé fooling around with other girls with her own eyes.
Aotian didn't use his Divine Sense to observe the situation inside. To him, surprises were a form of pleasure; knowing everything beforehand was just boring.
Aotian drove the carriage to the hotel entrance, and the group got out and walked inside.
"Don't we need to wear masks?" Zhu Zhuqing whispered in Xiao Wu's ear.
Xiao Wu shook her head and patiently explained, "No need. Soto City is a large city with excellent security. We don't have to worry about troublemakers."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "Xiao Wu, you're so experienced."
Xiao Wu's face immediately flushed. "Not really. Aotian taught me all of this."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Aotian up ahead, her curiosity intensifying. Just what kind of person could make two outstanding girls follow him so willingly?
The four of them entered the hotel lobby, only to find it in chaos. Much of the central floor was shattered, and many of the surrounding tables and chairs were broken, as if a fierce wind had just swept through. Furthermore, the ground was littered with remnants of giant Blue Silver Grass.
In truth, this Blue Silver Grass didn't look normal, but Aotian and Xiao Wu recognized it at a glance. They were very familiar with it—it was unmistakably Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.
"Isn't this Tang San's Blue Silver Grass?" Xiao Wu said in surprise. "Could he be here, too? Did he get into a fight?"
Just then, a middle-aged man hurried over. With an apologetic expression, he said, "Hello. I'm the hotel manager. I'm very sorry, but all of our rooms are currently full."
Xiao Wu asked with some regret, "Was a boy with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul fighting someone in here just now?"
The hotel manager nodded. "That's right."
"So, who won?"
"The Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master won."
Xiao Wu said, "Oh," and didn't say anything more.
Aotian said, "Since there are no rooms available here, let's find another hotel."
(end of chapter)
"No way!" Xiao Wu shouted before Aotian could even speak.
Aotian and Gu Yuena looked at Xiao Wu in confusion.
Zhu Zhuqing, with a troubled expression, said, "But I didn't bring much money with me on this trip."
Of course, Xiao Wu was against it. She remembered how she had once owed Aotian money, and as the debt grew, she had somehow ended up becoming his 'little wife'. So, she definitely didn't want this girl—who was just as beautiful as her but with a much better figure—to be indebted to Aotian.
"You don't need to pay," Xiao Wu said. "Consider this meal Aotian's treat."
Aotian smiled. "That's right. We'll be classmates in the future, so treating you to a meal is no big deal." As he spoke, he appreciatively patted Xiao Wu's head, thinking she was on the same page as him, but he didn't guess Xiao Wu's true underlying thoughts.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head and said, "Thank you, but I don't like owing others favors."
Xiao Wu quickly waved her hands and said, "It's fine, you don't need to repay any favors."
Zhu Zhuqing still shook her head. "It's settled then. I will definitely repay the money I owe you."
"If you insist on repaying it, then do so," Aotian said, not pressing the issue, and took the Gold Soul Coin Zhu Zhuqing handed him.
Xiao Wu sighed helplessly and could only say, "Then you must repay it quickly. Don't drag it out too long, okay?"
Zhu Zhuqing said, "No problem. I am currently a Great Soul Master, and every month I can receive a subsidy of ten Gold Soul Coins from Spirit Hall. I'll repay you next month."
Xiao Wu let out a slight sigh of relief and said, "Alright then."
The group got onto the carriage and continued their journey.
The carriage traveled through the bustling city. Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing each leaned against a window, watching the lively scene outside.
"Aotian, stop for a moment," Zhu Zhuqing suddenly called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage. Zhu Zhuqing got off and said, "Wait for me." After speaking, she ran towards a nearby stall. It was a mask stall.
On the stall's wooden cart hung all sorts of masks: exquisite, rugged, evil, terrifying...
Zhu Zhuqing carefully selected one. She had been inspired by Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena, so upon seeing this mask stall, she immediately decided to buy one.
"I want one too." Xiao Wu's eyes lit up. After putting on her veil, she followed and rushed down.
The two girls chose for a long while before returning, satisfied, each holding a mask.
Xiao Wu held a white rabbit mask. Zhu Zhuqing had a black, winged mask that gave off a sinister aura. It perfectly complemented her all-black attire and cold demeanor.
For the rest of the journey, the carriage did not stop again. It wasn't until evening that they entered a city.
Considering Zhu Zhuqing's financial situation, Aotian didn't choose an expensive hotel. They booked three rooms: one for Aotian, one for Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena, and one for Zhu Zhuqing. This time, Zhu Zhuqing ordered her meal separately.
The next morning, they set off again, finally arriving at their destination, Soto City, at noon.
As one of the two major cities in the Barak Kingdom, Soto City's military forces were much stronger than other cities, with patrolling soldiers visible everywhere. The streets were also teeming with people and lined with all sorts of shops, creating a very prosperous scene.
Aotian sat in the driver's seat. Xiao Wu suddenly poked her head out and said, "Shrek Academy won't begin admissions until tomorrow. Let's find a hotel to eat and stay for now, and set off again tomorrow morning."
"Alright," Aotian said.
Xiao Wu pulled her head back in and asked, "Zhuqing, what about you? Are you coming with us, or...?" After spending a day together, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing had become quite familiar and were now on a first-name basis.
Zhu Zhuqing thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you. We can all go to Shrek Academy together tomorrow."
"That's great!" Xiao Wu said excitedly. "Let's find a hotel to stay at first. After we eat, we can properly explore Soto City, and then go to Shrek Academy tomorrow."
Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak. She had already decided that once they settled in, she would stay in the hotel and cultivate. As for shopping, while she wanted to go, she rationally concluded that cultivation was more important for her. Others had the privilege to play and waste time, but she did not.
If she didn't cultivate with all her might and lost to her older sister, only a dead end would await her. Therefore, she had no choice but to cultivate desperately.
"Aotian, stop, stop!" Xiao Wu suddenly called out.
Aotian stopped the carriage. Xiao Wu had already popped out, looking at a hotel nearby. This hotel was quite distinctive. It was three stories high and not very large, but its entire exterior was rose-colored and shaped like a giant rose, which was immediately eye-catching. On the hotel's wall, four large, gilded characters were embedded: Rose Hotel.
"This hotel is so interesting. Aotian, let's stay here," Xiao Wu said.
Aotian looked thoughtfully at the hotel. Hearing Xiao Wu's words, he smiled and said, "Alright." He looked at the building with a flicker of interest.
"I wonder if I'll run into Tang San here? And what about Dai Mubai, the one with the twin sisters?" Aotian thought. Thinking of this, he glanced towards the carriage compartment behind him. Zhu Zhuqing was still there. He wondered what interesting things might happen if she saw her fiancé fooling around with other girls with her own eyes.
Aotian didn't use his Divine Sense to observe the situation inside. To him, surprises were a form of pleasure; knowing everything beforehand was just boring.
Aotian drove the carriage to the hotel entrance, and the group got out and walked inside.
"Don't we need to wear masks?" Zhu Zhuqing whispered in Xiao Wu's ear.
Xiao Wu shook her head and patiently explained, "No need. Soto City is a large city with excellent security. We don't have to worry about troublemakers."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded. "Xiao Wu, you're so experienced."
Xiao Wu's face immediately flushed. "Not really. Aotian taught me all of this."
Zhu Zhuqing looked at Aotian up ahead, her curiosity intensifying. Just what kind of person could make two outstanding girls follow him so willingly?
The four of them entered the hotel lobby, only to find it in chaos. Much of the central floor was shattered, and many of the surrounding tables and chairs were broken, as if a fierce wind had just swept through. Furthermore, the ground was littered with remnants of giant Blue Silver Grass.
In truth, this Blue Silver Grass didn't look normal, but Aotian and Xiao Wu recognized it at a glance. They were very familiar with it—it was unmistakably Tang San's Blue Silver Grass.
"Isn't this Tang San's Blue Silver Grass?" Xiao Wu said in surprise. "Could he be here, too? Did he get into a fight?"
Just then, a middle-aged man hurried over. With an apologetic expression, he said, "Hello. I'm the hotel manager. I'm very sorry, but all of our rooms are currently full."
Xiao Wu asked with some regret, "Was a boy with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul fighting someone in here just now?"
The hotel manager nodded. "That's right."
"So, who won?"
"The Blue Silver Grass Spirit Master won."
Xiao Wu said, "Oh," and didn't say anything more.
Aotian said, "Since there are no rooms available here, let's find another hotel."
(end of chapter)
