Chapter 55: Prince's Mansion

The next morning.

Mountain flowers were fragrant, birds were calling.

Bidding farewell to the reluctant Tie Niu, the three of them embarked on their return journey.

"They say this world has mysteries, worries are many but happiness is not few; they say that good things come after much hardship, we can encounter the end of bitterness and the beginning of sweetness; they say this mortal world is very tricky, loneliness is many but happiness is not few; they say that what is given will be received sooner or later, follow nature and be content to be happy and carefree..."

Zhang Xingyu hummed the old song "Happy and Carefree" while walking.

This trip to Death Valley, although he had experienced hardships and a narrow escape from death, he had also gained a lot.

Counting carefully, he had not only obtained a massive amount of God Yuan, practiced the "God Seed Technique," opened the path to God Cultivation, but also obtained the God Technique for refining God Yuan and practicing God Fire, as well as the Soul-Nurturing God Furnace, laying a solid foundation for his future cultivation.

In addition, there was brotherly friendship, and Fairy Yunxi...

Thinking of this, Zhang Xingyu sang even more happily.

"I laugh triumphantly, laugh triumphantly again, laughing at the mortal world where people don't grow old; I laugh triumphantly, laugh triumphantly again, seeking a lifetime of happiness and carefreeness; I laugh triumphantly, laugh triumphantly again, drinking and singing while seizing the present..."

Behind him, the little fatty Zhu Dafu grabbed Hu Siping: "Fourth Brother Hu, why is Brother Xingyu so happy?"

"I don't know, maybe it's because he saved the villagers and acted as a hero for once," Hu Siping replied.

The little fatty curled his lips: "Is it worth it? People who don't know would think he picked up an immortal treasure or obtained a peerless beauty."

Hu Siping shook his head: "That's true. This kid, he's usually not one to laugh or joke, looking very steady. I didn't expect him to have such a lively side."

Nanhua Cheng, Prince Pingshan's Mansion, in the main hall.

Jin Muyun paced back and forth anxiously, muttering to himself in a low voice: "Why hasn't she woken up yet? Why hasn't she woken up yet?"

In the center of the main hall sat a burly man with a fat figure, wearing a python robe, with a majestic face.

This man was Jin Muyun's prospective father-in-law, the little fatty's father, Prince Pingshan Zhu Kaoshan.

Zhu Kaoshan glanced at Jin Muyun and couldn't help but shake his head: "Muyun, can you stop chanting? You're making this Prince feel annoyed."

Jin Muyun stopped pacing: "Uncle, it's been two days, why hasn't Yun'er woken up yet?"

"Her divine soul is damaged, how could she wake up so quickly? Just rest assured, Yun'er has taken the Ghost Face Flower you brought back, she will definitely get better," Zhu Kaoshan comforted him.

"Uncle, Yun'er hasn't woken up, and Dafu and the others are still in Death Valley with their lives unknown. I'm anxious. Brother Xingyu is already dead, if something happens to Dafu and the others, I..." Jin Muyun beat his chest and blamed himself.

"What's the use of you being anxious? If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?" Zhu Kaoshan said loudly.

Pausing, he added: "I've already sent people to look for them in Death Valley, I hope nothing happens."

Just at this moment, a maid rushed in from outside the door.

She ran while shouting: "Prince, Prince, the Princess has woken up, the Princess has woken up."

Zhu Kaoshan stood up with a "swoosh."

Hearing this, Jin Muyun ran out: "Great, Yun'er is fine. Uncle, I'm going out of the city right now to find Dafu and the others in Death Valley."

"You stop right there! I've already sent people to find Dafu, don't go and add to the chaos. If something happens to you, I won't be able to answer to your deceased father," Zhu Kaoshan shouted to stop him.

"Uncle."

Jin Muyun still wanted to argue, but Zhu Kaoshan said softly: "Alright. Nephew, Yun'er has woken up. Come with me to see her."

At the same time.

Nanhua Cheng entrance.

Zhang Xingyu looked at the tall and majestic city gate and shouted loudly: "Nanhua Cheng, I, Zhang Xingyu, have returned."

"Crazy!"

"Sick!"

Passersby looked sideways one after another.

The little fatty turned his head away, looking as if he didn't know him.

Hu Siping shook his head: "Childish nature, too light, too light."

After entering the city gate, Zhu Dafu pulled Zhang Xingyu and Hu Siping and said: "Brother Xingyu, Brother Hu, come to my house with me. Brother Xingyu isn't dead, my brother-in-law will definitely be very happy to see you."

Zhang Xingyu laughed: "I hope he doesn't get scared fainted."

Half an hour later, the three arrived in front of a high-walled courtyard.

This courtyard occupied a large area, with red walls and green tiles, carved beams and painted buildings, and a golden plaque hanging on the high lintel, inscribed: "Imperial Prince Pingshan's Mansion."

Guarding the front were two teams of soldiers, each in red helmets and red armor, holding blades and wearing swords, looking heroic.

"Tsk tsk, it really is a wealthy family. This mansion is truly imposing, and this guard is quite impressive," Zhang Xingyu praised.

Beside him, Hu Siping was dazzled: "Such a big courtyard, so many houses."

The little fatty looked proud and pulled the two of them straight toward the entrance.

The guards at the door saw the three enter and were about to shout loudly.

When they saw the little fatty, they instantly became all smiles.

"The Little Prince has returned to the mansion. The Little Prince has returned to the mansion," a guard ran inside while shouting loudly.

For a time, the Prince's Mansion was in chaos.

Zhang Xingyu glanced at Zhu Dafu and teased: "Zhu Little Fatty, it looks like you're a disaster in this mansion. Look at these servants in your house, they look like mice seeing a cat when they see you."

Zhu Dafu was speechless.

Just at this moment, Jin Muyun ran out from the inner courtyard in a hurry.

"Dafu..."

When he saw Zhang Xingyu beside Zhu Dafu, he was stunned.

"Brother Xingyu, you aren't dead?" Jin Muyun rubbed his eyes hard.

Zhang Xingyu laughed: "Not dead."

"Not dead is good, not dead is good," Jin Muyun said, his head tilted, and he fell to the ground.

What's the situation?

Everyone was shocked.

Zhang Xingyu ran to Jin Muyun and touched his breath with his hand.

"He's breathing, not dead," Zhang Xingyu said to everyone.

The little fatty curled his lips: "Why did he get scared fainted? My brother-in-law's courage is too small."

On the side, a servant explained softly: "Little Prince, Young Master Jin was worried about the safety of the Princess and you, and hasn't closed his eyes for three days and three nights."

The little fatty was stunned.

Just at this moment, Prince Pingshan Zhu Kaoshan walked out from the inner courtyard slowly with a dark face, a water-bucket belly, and a crab-like walk.

"Smack!"

Zhu Kaoshan walked to Zhu Dafu and slapped the little fatty.

Zhu Kaoshan didn't hit very hard with this slap.

It is said that hitting the child hurts the father's heart.

Zhu Kaoshan only had one son, so how could he bear to punish him heavily?

"Father, why did you hit me?" Zhu Dafu asked, covering his cheek.

Zhu Kaoshan glared at him: "Stinky kid, see if you still dare to run around. If you run around again, I'll break your legs."

"Father, you're too unreasonable, I went to pick the Ghost Face Flower to save my sister. Besides, didn't I come back fine?" Zhu Dafu argued.

As Zhu Dafu spoke, he pointed to Zhang Xingyu beside him: "Father, this is Brother Zhang Xingyu. In Death Valley, Brother Xingyu almost lost his life to save me."

Zhu Kaoshan's gaze shifted from Zhu Dafu to Zhang Xingyu. At the same time, his old face immediately turned from cloudy to sunny.

"Thank you, nephew, for risking your life to save my son," Zhu Kaoshan bowed to Zhang Xingyu with a warm face.

Zhang Xingyu quickly returned the salute: "Uncle, no need to be polite. Dafu is my good friend, it's only right to risk my life to save him."

After the two finished their greetings, Zhu Dafu pointed to Hu Siping and introduced: "This is Brother Hu Siping. Brother Hu also lived and died with me and experienced hardships."

Zhu Kaoshan nodded politely to Hu Siping: "Nephew, you've worked hard."

Seeing Prince Pingshan nodding to him, Hu Siping quickly returned the salute in a flurry. Since he was small, the biggest official he had ever seen was the mayor of Shenyin Town. Now that a Prince was greeting him, he was immediately at a loss.

"Oh, Father, has my sister woken up?" Zhu Dafu slapped his head and asked loudly.

"She has woken up." Zhu Kaoshan turned his head, his gaze returning to his son. He examined Zhu Dafu carefully from top to bottom, from head to toe, and then let out a long sigh of relief. Although he still tried hard to keep a straight face, the upturned corners of his mouth, slightly raised eyebrows, and slightly narrowed small eyes betrayed his infinite joy.

After a while, Zhu Kaoshan's gaze finally moved away from his son. He nodded to Zhang Xingyu and the other two: "Two nephews, you've worked hard these past few days, please move into the mansion. This Prince has already sent people to prepare a banquet to calm your shock and wash away the dust."

"Father, what about me? I also put in a lot of effort," Zhu Dafu shouted from the side.

Zhu Kaoshan tapped him lightly on the head: "Stinky kid, you go too." ===== CHAPTER 56 =====