Chapter 152: Ancient God's Wrath (Part 2)

Facing Halifa's extremely solemn warning.

A strange expression appeared on Zhang Gui's face,

"Of course I understand.

You mean, as long as I am not a fool even stupider than the descendant of the 'Andongniya' family, who is known for stupidity throughout the Western He Continent.

Then I should never oppose that sleeping Western ancient god on Giant Serpent Head Island."

Halifa thought he was a bit annoyed by what she said, her voice softened a lot, and she nodded gently,

"I didn't mean you were stupid, but just a metaphorical description.

And dear General, never think that just because a disaster hasn't descended on the world for a long time, it's impossible for you to encounter it.

Believe me.

The larger the city Prince Zhen builds, the easier it is for the sleeping ancient god to wake up and get angry briefly!

Until the day destruction descends!

And we, as mortals, can never predict the will of the gods.

So my sister, after learning everything, hurriedly asked me to find you.

To bring you these warnings."

"But this Western ancient god you fear so much is already dead.

And I am the successor to the old man.

I am the current owner of Dragon Head Island, so your trip was completely in vain."

A thought flashed through Zhang Gui's mind, but he said very gratefully,

"So that's how it is.

Sure enough, the saying 'The secrets of the Outer Wild Ocean belong to the Western He Continent people' makes sense.

Even the prince of the Eastern Ming Song Kingdom and the suspected legendary powerhouse don't know the secrets.

Yet you two sisters, who are smart and beautiful but ordinary merchants, actually..."

"This is not a secret that just anyone can know, okay.

Even in 'Civilization Pioneer City', plus Roujin and Sacred Ode, there are not more than a hundred people who know.

After all, for us Westerners, the truth about gods is wealth with value.

It will never be spread easily.

Frankly speaking, if it weren't for our long-term trading partnership.

My sister would never have let me cross the entire Dragon Head Island to tell you these secrets.

By the way.

Business is often surprisingly good during the New Year, and we have to visit friends to maintain connections.

My sister asked if you could supply more 'Food Pills'?"

"Of course I can."

Regardless of whether the warning Halifa brought was useless, Zhang Gui had to accept the favor, so he could only agree to her 'request'.

But he couldn't help complaining,

"But Ms. Halifa, couldn't you have said Salisa's request a little later?

Let me experience the greatness of friendship for a while longer."

After conveying her sister's warning to Zhang Gui, Halifa hurried away.

She planned to take the noon passenger ship that had just opened to return to Civilization Pioneer City.

Not to miss the tradition of going to the New God Yesaya church for 'Late Mass' with her sister on New Year's Eve.

It is said that this is the only religious activity the two sisters have once a year, and they have persisted for more than twenty years since Halifa was old enough to understand.

It would be a pity to break the rule.

Afterward, time flowed, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve.

Zhang Gui and Lü Zhenduan wore new shoes and new clothes, with small black sable fur hats, and were invited to the Old Blackwood Town Office to keep watch for the New Year.

At this time, the entire office was brightly lit.

Firecrackers were constant, and laughter was endless.

Large round tables and grand chairs were neatly arranged in every room.

The banquet on the table was full of land and sea delicacies, and the wine was also aged fine wine.

Standing in the brightly lit courtyard, with the bright moonlight overhead.

Although everyone around was a stranger, no one would put on airs on New Year's Eve.

Everyone was full of smiles.

When their eyes met in the air, they inevitably bowed and greeted each other.

The whole atmosphere was harmonious, making one feel comfortable in the heart.

Except for the time when he raided Wangbeizhuang on a rainy night and founded the True Dragon Kingdom overseas, Zhang Gui had always kept watch for the New Year with his mother and his uncle's relatives, eating small meat dumplings.

He had never eaten a banquet so lively, feeling a bit like the annual meeting of his previous life.

Lü Zhenduan, who was on the side, saw his beaming appearance and leaned over, smiling:

"Caiyang Longhu, how is it? Although Prince Zhen forced you to spend the New Year on an island overseas.

But this preparation is still thoughtful and attentive."

"The powerful Fire-Splashing Yang Manor, and the three ancient families of Liang, Chen, and Chu from the Eastern Yue Province, came for a turn, paid their respects, and turned around and left the next day.

Who in the 'Traveling Palace' dares to stop them, who dares to block them?

Instead, everyone sent them off respectfully.

It is said that many people were even celebrating because the young master of the Fire-Splashing Yang Manor didn't stay to stir up trouble for tomorrow's 'Small Court Assembly'..."

"Hush.

The young master of the Fire-Splashing Yang Manor is Prince Zhen's childhood friend, the closest of all.

Don't talk nonsense on New Year's Day."

Lü Zhenduan stopped Zhang Gui's words when he saw him being stubborn.

Looking around, he found a little eunuch he had just become acquainted with in the past few days,

"Little Eunuch Liu, look where Lü and Caiyang Longhu should be seated?"

"So it is Lord Lü and Caiyang Longhu; please follow me."

The little eunuch looked quite clever, seemingly having remembered all the invited guests with status.

He immediately led Lü Zhenduan and Zhang Gui to a side room with only two round tables on the upper seat.

He let Lü Zhenduan sit in the host's seat, and Zhang Gui sat in the guest of honor's seat.

Don't look at it as just a seat at a banquet.

But in the Ming Song Kingdom, which competes with Han-Jin to claim to be the 'Land of Etiquette', it has a subtle meaning.

Lü Zhenduan obviously didn't expect that he could sit in this seat, and his spirit was lifted.

And the look in the eyes of the people around him also changed slightly.

Seeing this, Zhang Gui smiled and said softly:

"Alright, Old Lü, you have only been on the island for three to five days, and you have restored your past majesty, now sitting in the host's seat representing the 'Traveling Palace' to entertain guests."

"Don't joke; aren't you also in the guest of honor's seat? It's all the same, the same, the same."

Lü Zhenduan was clearly extremely proud in his heart, but he didn't want people to see it, and still wanted to show a demeanor of indifference to fame and wealth.

And the more he was like this, the more Zhang Gui teased him.

Shaking his head, he said:

"The host's seat is the seat of the 'host' of the banquet.

The guest of honor, no matter how noble, is the seat of a 'guest'.

One is clearly 'one of our own', and the other is just an important guest.

How can they be the same?"

Lü Zhenduan smiled without answering when he heard these words, and when someone else took their seat, he truly showed the demeanor of a host and began to greet them.

And the other guests also showed great respect to him.

Even when they heard Zhang Gui's name, they would toast this Dragon-Tiger Opening General and Nine Islands Expedition.

But they would disperse after toasting.

Flattery and fawning were mainly centered on Lü Zhenduan, the 'host' who claimed to be a student of the Imperial Academy and a staff officer of Prince Zhen's Traveling Palace.

Just like that, the wine had passed three rounds, and the dishes had passed five flavors.

Calculating the time.

In a while, the real host, Prince Zhen, should come out and toast everyone to celebrate the joy of the New Year.

Then it would be eating dumplings together.

And at this time, those who really want to keep watch for the New Year will continue to stay here, drinking, chatting, and enjoying the moon.

Those who are tired can leave directly, and it will no longer be considered impolite.

Zhang Gui had eaten and drunk his fill and began to deal with people while waiting;

Waiting for Prince Zhen to appear, complete the procedure, and then leave happily.

But Prince Zhen did not come after waiting for a long time.

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