Chapter 25: Jia Ma Sacred City

Chapter 25: Jia Ma Sacred City

--- Chapter 24 ---

On the road toward the Jia Ma Empire's Capital, a grand-looking carriage pulled by two 3-Rank horned horses moved so fast yet steadily.

Baek Ain rested his head on Lan Rou's lap and slept soundlessly in the carriage, feeling no bumpy sensation because of the suspension he designed for this carriage.

They could have traveled with flying magical beasts with Miteer Family's power, but Yafei refused the idea. She was determined to travel on land and showed the capital the newly improved carriage.

Lan Rou caressed Baek Ain's white hair and commented, "The carriage is faster than I expected."

"Of course, It's nothing compared to traveling alone at my top speed, but with this impressive pace. We should arrive at the Jia Ma Sacred City in a day or two."

Yafei was checking some business documents when she heard Lan Rou's comments and smiled proudly. "It's another one of Ain's ideas."

"That bright mind of his is era-changing."

"Using springs, dampers, and struts. Ain improved normal carriage's performance up to 300%."

"Mm." Lan Rou deliberately nodded because she didn't understand what Yafei was saying. She should have listened more to Baek Ain's words in the future. She might learn one or two new things.

They arrived at the small city to take a breather, and Baek Ain finally awakened from his lap. "Morning." He yawned while rubbing his face on Lan Rou's thighs.

Lan Rou smiled and said, "Morning, sleepyhead."

Baek Ain chuckled in defeat as he charged his Revolver's slot with Golden Crow's Possession. It consumed all the Fire Dou Qi in his body, making him exhausted when they left Wu Tan City.

Yafei finished reading her documents and sighed, "I'm hungry. Let's check if there is a restaurant in this city."

"Sure, we haven't eaten anything for eight hours."

As they walked out, Yafei told the driver to wait and guard the carriage.

"Let's go~!" The noble lady hugged Baek Ain's left arm, pulling him to the cozy-looking city.

[Ding! Do you want to Sign In to Golden Pine City?]

'Sure.' Baek Ain shrugged. He hasn't thought much about the Sign-In location because he could do it daily now.

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[Name: Sacred Pine Tree's Branch]

[Type: Material]

[Grade: A-]

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[Name: Sacred Pine Tree's Sapling]

[Type: Plant/Material]

[Grade: B]

[Description: The sapling of Sacred Pine Tree. It can grow into a new tree in the right environment or get used in pill-making]

"Nice."

"What?"

Without Baek Ain realizing it, they arrived at the restaurant and sat on the corner. Yefei and Lan Rou have ordered their food, leaving the waitress hanging when asking for his order.

Baek Ain smiled helplessly and responded, "Can I get braised pork belly and chilled tea?"

"Right away, sir." The waitress nodded and walked away.

"Stop! Don't bully my AIN!" Yafei hit Primer Tengshan's stomach, making the imposing middle-aged man whimper in pain.

"..." Baek Ain. Women are scary.

Even Lan Rou watched this sight with a surprised look.

Yafei laughed and introduced the middle-aged man to Baek Ain, "Ain. This person is Primer Tengshan. One of the Miteer Family/Primer Clan's elders."

"Don't worry. I shared your situation with Elder Tengshan months ago, so please don't get the wrong idea about his intentions. He only wanted to test you a little earlier."

"I know." Baek Ain nodded calmly. "I didn't sense any killing intent from him."

"HAHAHA~!" Primer Tengshan laughed his heart out.

"He's truly an interesting young man."

"As expected from a young hero who defeated the magical beast maniac."

Primer Tengshan offered Baek Ain his right hand and added, "Welcome to our family, Baek Ain."

Baek Ain shook the elder's hand and answered, "Thank you, sir."

"But you're not the only one who comes here, right?"

"Hoho, interesting."

"Very interesting indeed."

"This kid might be able to surpass the Ice Emperor and bless our family with good fortune."

Three people walked into the garden, two middle-aged men and one middle-aged woman with a similar facial feature to Yafei.

[Ding! You have triggered a quest]

[Name: Show-off your abilities]

[Objective: Make at least two Elders of Primer Clan impressed(0/2)]

[Penalty: None]

[Time Limit: 1 hour]

[Reward: Yafei's affection +10%, Three drops of Geocentric Cleansing Milk, and a small chunk of Meteorite]

[Do you want to accept the quest?]

[Yes/No]

'Yes.' Baek Ain bent his body respectfully.

"Elders, May I have Yafei's hand in marriage?"

Cracks!

The floor cracked when Baek Ain finished his words.

"W-What did you say?"

"I want to marry Yafei! I Love her!"

The four elders grimaced and stared at Baek Ain solemnly.

The female elder opened her mouth and questioned, "What can you do, kid?"

"I won't let you marry my one and only niece so easily."

Baek Ain grinned and confidently said, "Allow me to introduce myself."