Acai's Sky

Chapter 638: Follow Zhu Pangpang to visit the new city

Ah Cai personally sent his generals away from their [home] one by one, secretly speculating in his heart that perhaps it was due to the improvement of his own cultivation, or the mysterious power of the Soul-Destroying Lotus in his sea of ​​consciousness, that he seemed to no longer need to use the [Memory Sealing Device].

She then released the lively and cute little ones, the clever Zhitong, and 00541's friends, all to play freely, hoping that they would stop playing and fighting in front of her so as not to disturb her mood.

Immediately afterwards, he arrived at the newly renovated residence of Emperor Ming Emperor Zhu Di - the Forbidden City.

"Wow, this is amazing! The entrance to the Forbidden City is right next to the military camp!" Ah Cai opened her mouth in surprise, and her pace unconsciously quickened as she walked straight towards the majestic entrance.

She scratched her head and muttered to herself, "The design of this entrance is really well hidden. It's incredible."

After saying that, Ah Cai stepped into the military camp set up in front of the gate of the Forbidden City.

I saw the soldiers of the Shenji Camp communicating enthusiastically, each holding a tablet in their hands. Their concentration and seriousness made people look at them with admiration.

At this moment, Emperor Ming Zhu Gaochi hurried out from his inner chamber. He immediately recognized his host and hastened to greet him, saying with a broad smile, "Your Majesty, I am truly sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please allow me to show you around this brand new capital."

Ah Cai raised her chin slightly, cast a curious glance at the group of soldiers from the Shenji Battalion, and asked doubtfully, "Hey, these soldiers are really quick. They completed the replacement of supplies so quickly, and everyone has a tablet computer. It's really amazing."

After hearing this, Emperor Ming Zhu Gaochi's face was filled with a smug smile. He explained, "Of course, we have purchased a large amount of supplies from the Xiuxian world. These are used to exchange with them for what they need."

However, Ah Cai's face was filled with suspicion, her brow furrowed as she pressed on, "But shouldn't I be responsible for arranging our daily food, clothing, and expenses? If you need anything, why not just go to Tong Jiayuan directly? Why go to all this trouble?"

Emperor Ming Zhu Gaochi did not answer, but took her to visit the new city with a smile.

The main hall of the Forbidden City is called the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Commonly known as the Golden Palace.

Standing majestically on the central axis of the Forbidden City, it exudes unparalleled royal grandeur.

It is eleven bays wide and five bays deep, with a construction area of ​​an astonishing 2377 square meters, making it a leader among existing wooden palace buildings.

The roof is a double-eaved hipped roof structure. Above the ridge, various exquisite glazed tiles and beasts complement each other and shine brightly.

As you step into the hall, you will be amazed by the intricate and delicate carvings on the beams, brackets, ceiling and other components.

"This Hall of Supreme Harmony is exactly the same as the one in the real world, except that there are only Chinese characters on the plaque, and no Manchu. It is really unique!" Ah Cai couldn't help but admire it after observing it carefully.

However, she immediately began to calculate suspiciously, "That's not right. This area doesn't seem to match what I know. Even if they used the space expansion technique, a single room shouldn't be five or six times the size of the Forbidden City, right?"

Zhu Gaochi blushed slightly upon hearing this and explained, "This was all my father's idea. He felt that the art of space folding could make the palace even more majestic and magnificent, so he expanded the Forbidden City fivefold."

Upon hearing this, Ah Cai thought to herself that if she continued to tour the city like this, she would probably only be able to visit a few palaces in one day. The sheer size of the Forbidden City was truly breathtaking.

So, she took out her magic weapon - [Flying Vehicle·Purple Gold Wine Gourd], enlarged it, and took "Fat Zhu" to travel around the new city.

"My God, the scale of the Forbidden City is so magnificent. Maybe we can skip the military camp ahead." Ah Cai sat on the [Purple Gold Wine Gourd] and turned back to suggest to Zhu Pangpang.

The group continued walking until they arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation. It was an I-shaped building, three bays wide and three bays deep, with a yellow glazed tile roof that shimmered in the sunlight.

As you step inside, you'll be struck by the exquisite decoration. Wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, murals, and other art forms complement each other, adding to the grandeur of the palace.

A Cai suddenly discovered that there were electric lights installed here, and there was also a specially separated bathroom with flush toilets, showers, bathtubs and everything else.

"Tsk tsk, your father uses up all the good stuff. It's a pity that these items didn't exist in the Ming Dynasty, otherwise there would be nothing he wouldn't dare to use." A Cai joked.

Zhu Gaochi also nodded in agreement: "Modern things are still convenient, especially electric lights. I don't have to worry about hurting my eyes even if I work late at night."

She then raised another question: "Are all six of your palaces currently vacant?"

Emperor Ming Zhu Gaochi shook his head slightly and replied, "Currently, all the civil and military officials in the court are settled in the military camp. Only my grandfather and grandson live in the six palaces, along with some low-level puppets obtained through exchanges with Xu Ruo."

Ah Cai couldn't help but grin when she heard that.

If it weren't for the existence of these puppets, such a vast Forbidden City would probably have been turned into a deserted ghost town by her and Zhu Gaochi and his grandson.

During the half-day tour, there were very few people to be seen, only a few puppets moving around.

Ah Cai turned to look at Zhu Pangpang and asked curiously, "Where are your father and your son now?"

Zhu Gaochi pointed in the direction of the Mohist "Miracle Workshop" and explained, "They went to the workshop to see if they could exchange for what they needed. After all, there were so many treasures brought back from the world of immortal cultivation."

Ah Cai was amazed when she heard this.

Good things really cannot be kept overnight. I believe General Bai and others will go to exchange for what they need.

"Chirp chirp chirp..."

A clear bird song was heard, and Zhu Gaochi's blue phoenix flapped its wings and flew over. Scars were faintly visible between its feathers. It was obvious that it had experienced some twists and turns and came here specifically to complain to its master about its grievances.

Zhu Gaochi's face flushed red as he secretly glanced at his master. His expression was full of hesitation, as if he wanted to say something but stopped himself.

Seeing this, Ah Cai was curious and asked, "How did your little Qingluan become like this?"

"Chirp chirp chirp..."

The blue phoenix cried again, as if telling its own story.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Gaochi hurriedly and carefully explained, "This little fellow was wandering around Wangyou City and happened to see a few spiritual fruit trees laden with fruit. He went up and ate without asking."

"Unexpectedly, it was spotted by several of the master's divine beasts. They thought it had violated the rules, so they gave it a lesson."

Upon hearing this, Ah Cai gently teased Xiao Qingluan, and suddenly remembered that she still had some pills that could enhance her bloodline, so she quickly took them out and handed them to "Fatty Zhu".

"Let it take this pill, maybe it can help improve its blood." Ah Cai continued,

"All the spiritual fruits in the city are managed by the deputy patriarch of the Tong family. If you want to eat them, just go and exchange them."

After saying that, Ah Cai took out a storage bag from her sleeve, which was filled with spiritual fruits, and handed it to Xiao Qingluan: "These spiritual fruits are for you. Enjoy them slowly. They are full of spiritual energy. Don't be greedy or you will not be able to digest them!"

She drove the [Purple Gold Wine Gourd], carrying "Fat Zhu", and continued to stroll leisurely in the new city.

"I heard that your father often punishes your brothers and your son. Why is that?" A Cai asked curiously, with a hint of confusion in her tone.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaochi smiled and explained, "It's all because of these unworthy descendants of theirs that the Ming Dynasty began in a somewhat chaotic state, with constant disputes and chaos within the family."

He paused for a moment and continued, "Furthermore, those so-called great grandchildren later arbitrarily changed my father's temple name. How could he not be anxious and angry..."

Ah Cai was speechless when she heard this.

Think about Ming Chengzu Zhu Di. If he had not been so furious, how could he have broken through so many obstacles and appeared directly in the dome, and he would not have been summoned here.

Zhu Di's biggest obsession in his life was that he knew very well that he had obtained the throne by usurping the throne. Until his death, he was still brooding over this matter, deeply afraid that he would not be able to explain to his ancestors in the underworld.

...

After returning to the City Lord's Mansion, I carefully packed some precious gifts and then set off to return to my home in Taibai Village.

A hundred years passed in this world of cultivating immortals, but in the real world, only ten days passed. One day equals ten years. The way of calculating time here is really puzzling.

Ah Cai shook her head slightly and stopped delving into the mystery of time. Instead, she straightened her robes, changing them to a light and elegant blue, and then walked out to visit her long-lost friend.

As soon as I stepped out of the house, I saw the village chief’s grandson, the lively and cute little Youzi, leading a group of friends to play in front of Acai’s house.

When Ah Cai saw this, she suddenly realized that these little clever ghosts were really cunning.

Usually, those who go out on missions will return in three to five days.

And every time they return, they always carry some precious items in their hands.

Look, this group of children have already learned to sit back and wait, and are standing right in front of the door.

At this moment, it is the Spring Festival, and it is not even the fifteenth day of the first lunar month yet, so Ah Cai naturally cannot stay out of it.

So, she smiled and took out a few sweet milk apples from her pocket and generously distributed them to each child, making sure that everyone got two.

A Cai led a few young children to Hua Lao's low-key and luxurious villa and cleverly abducted Xiao Yi out of the villa.

They surrounded Xiaoyi, begging it with great anticipation, hoping that it could use its cooking skills to prepare delicious meals for them.

Acai took out some ingredients containing a little spiritual energy from the package she was carrying and gently handed them to Xiaoyi.

These children are still young, and their bodies can only tolerate a tiny amount of spiritual food, but even so, it can subtly improve their physical fitness.