My understanding is incredible: I gained enlightenment and immortality in the Kunlun Demon Kingdom

Ten minutes later.

Standing on the bustling streets of Caizhou City, Chen Ze felt somewhat out of place.

He turned his head to look at Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue beside him, as if he wanted to confirm whether all of this was real.
Qin Miyue glanced at the crowds and billboards on the street, then calmly said, "It seems we really have returned to the modern world."

"I've seen these things before, but never anything so bright and dazzling." Chen Ze nodded. Qin Miyue was from the early Republic of China era and usually wore ancient clothing. She had seen some modern billboards before, so it wasn't surprising at all.

Tian Siyao gripped the hilt of the jade sword with one hand, clearly feeling somewhat uneasy.

She looked around; the skyscrapers were like colossal beasts, a stark contrast to the ancient temples and forests in the secret realm.

"From the secret realm to the modern world, it's only a short moment, and it can be quite disorienting."

“That’s true,” Chen Ze clenched his fists to hide his discomfort, “but now that we’re back in the modern world, we must adapt as soon as possible and figure out why this sudden change happened.”

As the three were talking, a passerby suddenly lost his footing and almost fell, but Chen Ze quickly steadied him.

The citizen thanked him repeatedly and walked away, but all three noticed the strange look in the man's eyes.

"Something's not right." Qin Miyue frowned deeply. For a moment, everyone on the street seemed to be hiding something in her eyes.

"Yes, the atmosphere here is a bit strange." Tian Siyao bit her lip, then whispered a mind-clearing incantation, trying to sense the atmosphere around her.

Chen Ze felt that Tian Siyao's incantation left a refreshing scent in the air, as if trying to dispel the oppressive atmosphere around them.

He glanced back at his two companions and said softly, "We should probably find a place to discuss this and see what's really going on."

Qin Miyue nodded. "Okay, let's find a slightly secluded place."

The three avoided the busy main street and turned into a quieter alley.

Chen Ze had a premonition that his return to the modern world was not accidental, but rather concealed a more complex cause and effect.

At that moment, all three of them felt their hearts sink.

Even in a modern, bustling metropolis, they are well aware that they may face an even more complex and dangerous situation ahead.

Chen Ze stood on the ancient street of Caizhou City, looking puzzled.

Although the surrounding shops, restaurants, and pedestrians all seemed familiar, he felt as if the whole world had become strange.

This is modern, but it incorporates many unknown factors.

His gaze fell on Qin Miyue beside him. She was gazing at a blooming chrysanthemum on the street corner, a faint smile on her face, as if she were communicating with the flower.

"Miyue, what do you think is the connection between this place and the sea of ​​flowers?" Chen Ze broke the silence, trying to sort out his thoughts.

Qin Miyue shook her head slightly, her smile unchanged, but clearly carrying a hint of aloofness.

"I'm not sure, Chen Ze."

Many things here remind me of the past, but whether they are related to the sea of ​​flowers requires further investigation.

Chen Ze frowned slightly; this avoidance made him uneasy.

But he also understood that Qin Miyue seemed to be in a complicated emotional state at the moment, and perhaps there were some things that were not convenient to ask for the time being.

As the two walked through a narrow alley, Chen Ze suddenly sensed an unusual atmosphere.

The architectural style here is distinctly different from that of Caizhou City, and each house seems to carry a touch of eeriness.

"Don't you feel like something's not right here?" Chen Ze said in a deep voice, almost instinctively putting his arm around Qin Miyue's shoulder.

A strange light flashed in Qin Miyue's eyes, and she nodded slightly. "I felt it too. It's like some unseen force is influencing this place."

Tian Siyao nodded and said, "I felt it too. This is modern, but not the kind of modern we can understand."

Their gazes fell simultaneously on an unusually dimly lit shop ahead, filled with all sorts of strange objects, completely different from other shops in Caizhou City.

"Shall we go in and take a look?" Chen Ze suggested.

Qin Miyue hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. "Okay, maybe we can find some clues inside." The two entered the shop, and the air immediately became even more oppressive.

All sorts of strange and unusual objects are displayed on the shelves, but strangely, the store is devoid of any human presence, as if it has been forgotten by time.

Qin Miyue's gaze fell on an ancient porcelain piece. She gently touched it with her hand, as if she could feel the story hidden behind it.

Chen Ze observed her from the side, feeling that Qin Miyue at this moment was like a mystery shrouded in history, unfathomable.

Suddenly, a somber voice came from deep within the shop, "It seems we have guests visiting."

Chen Ze and Qin Miyue turned their heads at the same time and saw a blurry figure walk out.

The figure exuded an indescribable sense of oppression, making one want to escape.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the figure asked.

Chen Ze's eyes were resolute as he prepared to face the unknown challenges that lay ahead.

Chen Ze said, "We came here on an adventure, having traveled from the ancient city of Caizhou through a sea of ​​flowers."

"Well, to be able to cross the sea of ​​flowers and even find your way here, you guys are indeed quite remarkable."

The blurry figure nodded at Chen Ze and the others, then turned and left the living room.

They simply left Chen Ze and the others waiting in the outer room.

Chen Ze was stunned!
What is this?
The three continued to stroll around the bustling city. Qin Miyue's Tang suit and her beautiful appearance attracted the attention and curiosity of passersby.

Chen Ze couldn't help but laugh and said, "Since everyone is paying so much attention to you, shouldn't we do as the locals do and buy something to decorate ourselves?"

His gaze fell on a small stall selling various antique-style ornaments and clothing.

The stalls displayed a dazzling array of jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, and rings, as well as various colorful fabrics and traditional costumes.

Tian Siyao chuckled, picked up a bracelet made of glass beads, looked at it playfully, and then handed it to Chen Ze: "How about it? Doesn't this give you a chivalrous air on your wrist?"

Chen Ze took the bracelet, playfully put it on his wrist, and made a gesture often seen in martial arts films, pointing a sword into the distance. Everyone laughed.

Qin Miyue was amused by the scene. She picked up an antique-style hair ornament decorated with phoenix feathers and jewels from the stall, put it on her head, and then turned to Tian Siyao and Chen Ze: "Look, don't I look more like an ancient princess?"

Tian Siyao stared at the jewels and phoenix feathers on the headdress and nodded: "It is indeed very beautiful. You look even more ethereal when you wear it."

Chen Ze shook his head, took off the glass bracelet from his wrist, and put it back on the stall: "Forget it, we're already attractive enough. Adding this would make us look like we've stepped out of an ancient costume drama."

Qin Miyue smiled and removed her hair ornament, gently placing it back in its place: "Then forget it, just wearing these ancient costumes is interesting enough."

The three exchanged a smile, having experienced together a collision and fusion of modern and ancient cultures.

But deep down, they all know that these are just fleeting moments of happiness in life, insignificant compared to the various challenges they are about to face.

However, it is precisely these extraordinary moments within the ordinary that have made them more determined on their path forward.

Chen Ze led Tian Siyao and Qin Miyue into the teahouse hidden in a small alley. (End of Chapter)