Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

Blood Rose, observing Zuo Chang's tone, sensed that he seemed somewhat displeased.

She straightened up and said, "It's just a trivial trick. Lord Qian is a complete fool. He doesn't understand that if he wants to win me over, he shouldn't flatter me, but should please you."

"why?"

"That's because..."

Blood Rose raised her hand and gently pressed it against her chest.

“I am your property, from head to toe, from appearance to soul. I have no right to dispose of my body; only you can decide how to use it.”

"..."

Don't say things like that with a smile!

It's really heavy!

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Chapter 6 Time Like a Dream

Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, lotus leaf chicken, braised lion's head meatballs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, pickled radish, and rice.

Blood Rose's dishes were all served, and very quickly.

After that, precious seafood such as shark fin, bird's nest, abalone, and lobster came in droves as if they were free.

The manager of Lou Wai Lou personally served the dishes, saying respectfully, "Gentlemen, I'm so sorry... Due to the suddenness of the situation, some of the ingredients were not of the highest quality. I'm so sorry."

no doubt.

Lord Qian added more dishes to the menu.

After seeing the manager and waiter off, Zuo Chang became increasingly displeased and even put down his chopsticks.

He felt a surge of anger, as if his territory had been invaded, his reputation abused, and his person threatened: "That Lord Qian from just now, is he my number one supporter?"

Blood Rose nodded: "That's what he calls himself. And a large number of people believe he is your 'true successor'."

The true successor...

As long as the master craftsman lives, no matter how orthodox the successor is, he's still just a junior.

Zuo Chang finally understood where his unease and displeasure came from. He remained relatively calm and said, "He was trying to kill me just now!"

Blood Rose remained unfazed: "I'm afraid so."

The tree wants to be calm and the wind does not stop.

Zuo Chang's past is chasing him; the title of Heavenly King General is not something he can simply shake off!

The small private room fell silent.

But the atmosphere wasn't tense.

Zuo Chang currently only has one territory, making him the lowest of the low.

But he felt... that Qian Wuyi wasn't a formidable opponent.

There are countless people more cunning, stronger, more courageous, and more like a leader than him who ultimately fell to Zuo Chang.

If the difference between "reality" and the game is not significant, then dealing with the lack of money is not difficult.

No matter how many methods are used, the final point still boils down to two words:

strength.

Zuochang has only one territory; what's the point of talking about imperial ambitions and hegemony? It's difficult enough to even protect itself.

He began, “It’s difficult to establish a kingdom and achieve fame and success, but it’s even more difficult to live freely, guarding one’s own little territory, undisturbed by others. If one’s skills are not strong, one will inevitably be hindered at every turn… I’m currently at the first realm, which is not enough. I must immediately go into a dungeon and at least reach the fifth realm to be able to protect myself.”

Blood Rose wholeheartedly agreed and immediately asked, "General, have you registered as an adventurer? You cannot enter the dungeon without first becoming a registered adventurer."

Zuo Chang shook his head: "Not yet. I just arrived at 96511."

“In that case… you’ll need to register first. The adventurer assessment for the Heavenly King Division is always held in Qushui Town. Shall I register you? But the timing might be a bit tight. The assessment will start soon, and Qushui Town is quite a distance from Heavenly King City, so you might need to set off overnight.”

Zuo Chang nodded.

He picked up his chopsticks and pointed to the dishes on the table: "Eat up, Lord Qian is being very kind, let's not waste it."

Blood Rose nodded: "Yes."

By the time we finished our meal, it was almost dark.

The adventurer assessment is just around the corner, and there's no time to waste. Blood Rose took Zuo Chang to the station and they boarded a carriage.

Zuo Chang sat in the carriage, looking at Blood Rose standing below: "Heavenly King City hasn't unlocked internal combustion engine technology yet?"

Blood Rose replied, "The 'points' needed to unlock the internal combustion engine are actually sufficient, but the transportation infrastructure around Heavenly King City is very backward, and the road conditions are extremely poor. Even with internal combustion engine technology, it is probably impossible to apply it outside the city."

How can we get rich without building roads?

This city lord seems to lack any understanding of development.

Blood Rose withdrew some money from the bank, put it in an envelope, and handed it to Zuo Chang: "Mr. Zuo, this is for your travel expenses. This carriage will take you to Phoenix City, and then 'Giant Shield Escort' will take you to Qushui Town."

Zuo Chang nodded.

Blood Rose hesitated for a moment, then suddenly smiled, a smile that seemed to be both helpless and reluctant.

She looked at Zuo Chang and said softly, "We just met... and now we have to part. Mr. Zuo, I can't come with you. There are many people watching me, and it would be too risky for me to come."

Zuo Chang returned his gaze: "Don't be afraid of parting. Blood Rose, no matter what happens, I will never abandon you this time. I promise you."

"……Um."

Blood Rose nodded seriously: "Please be careful. I have entrusted a spellcaster to protect you. Although she is only at the third realm, she is very experienced and reliable. You will meet her when you reach Phoenix Cry City."

"Gentlemen, are we ready to depart?"

During the conversation, the driver slowly walked up and asked a question.

"lets go!"

Zuo Chang gave an order, then looked at Blood Rose: "Go back, I'll be back after I finish the exam."

The carriage started swaying slowly. The sun had completely set, and there was no one on the paved road.

Blood Rose stood still, her back straight, her figure like a crane.

Both elegant and beautiful.

She only looked away after the miner's lamps hanging on the wagon to light the way were completely out of sight.

simply……

It feels like a dream.

Blood Rose raised her hands, cupped her slightly thin cheeks, and revealed a gentle, tender gaze.

As expected, General Tianwang did not die!

Moreover, she was once again working under the general, and once again had the right to be dutiful and loyal to the person she admired!

Two happy things coincided.

And these two sources of happiness, in turn, bring even more happiness. What is gained...

It was truly a blissful time, like a dream!

As night deepened, the blood rose's eyes shone even brighter.

She felt brimming with energy, her life—

It seems to have regained its meaning.

Chapter 7 shook his head; it was all intelligence.

"Mr. Zuo, Phoenix City is just ahead."

After a day and two nights of driving, Zuo Chang had left the territory of Tianwang City and arrived at the vicinity of Fengming City.

Fengming City is a mining city with a super iron mine nearby with reserves of tens of billions of tons. Its smelting and forging industries are extremely developed.

Hundreds of tall chimneys pointed skyward, belching out thick black smoke.

The sky, which should have been azure, was instead a hazy, yellowish gray, making people hesitate to approach it.

This treasure land...

It's uninhabitable.

After a long drive, Zuo Chang had become quite familiar with the driver.

The coachman was an adventurer from the third realm. In his youth, he aspired to become a king, but later he was shot in the knee by an arrow and had to retire.

He built his own horse-drawn carriage and used it as a bodyguard for short-distance trips, making him quite well-known in the industry.

Smelling the pungent sulfur odor in the air, Zuo Chang asked, "Are we going into the city?"

"You need to enter the city gate tower. I'm only responsible for taking you to Fengming City. The rest of the journey will be taken by more professional people."

The carriage swayed and rattled as it entered the city gate, where security was exceptionally tight.

A dark mass of guards, armed with knives and swords, inspected every citizen attempting to leave the city.

For those entering the city, their checks were very routine, and they were easily let through.

This posture...

It looked like they were looking for something.

The coachman exclaimed in surprise, "The city's defenses are really tight today..."

Zuo Chang didn't understand: "Really?"

"Hmm. Those in blue are the city defense troops of Fengming City; those in black should be the mine protection team of Fengming Iron Mine. It's strange that these two are guarding the city gate together. Could it be that an important figure is coming to give guidance today?"

"maybe."

Zuo Chang couldn't recognize all the different military branches, so he could only echo their opinions.

Before long, a group of about twenty people arrived in a grand procession, driving several vehicles.