The restriction on the Soul - Devouring Sea, which is lifted once every ten years, was about to be opened. Countless adventurers flocked to Dream Sea City, hoping to obtain an adventure quota from the City Lord's Mansion to enter this place full of opportunities and rare treasures, and thus rise to prominence and become a legend on the continent.
On the broad street of Dream Sea City, an unremarkable carriage was squeezed among the passing caravans. The carriage door was tightly closed, and the coachman was an unassuming middle - aged man.
At this moment, the middle - aged man carefully surveyed the surroundings with a vigilant look on his face.
Suddenly, a burst of powerful energy shot out from the carriage and hit the man on the back. Immediately afterwards, a pleasant female voice came out, "Uncle Yu, don't be so nervous. Once we're here, who can touch me?"
Uncle Yu felt the tension in his body ease under the impact of that energy. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and his expression softened. He whispered, "My lady, your cultivation has advanced again. You're sure to achieve your goal this time when you enter the Soul - Devouring Sea."
"Of course. However, since we're passing by Dream Sea City, I do want to pay a visit to some old acquaintances and settle an old grudge!"
There was a subtle hint of sarcasm in the low voice. The middle - aged man's relaxed nerves tensed up again. He silently prayed in his heart that no one would be so stupid as to anger this young lady.
Little did he know that fate had other plans!
At the same time, at the end of the road, a black - and - gold carriage slowly rolled over. Twenty guards led the way, dispersing the crowd on the road. For a moment, people and horses were in disarray, but no one dared to make a sound.
Everyone knew that the black - and - gold carriage was a vehicle only for the top - tier people in Dream Sea City, so no one would be so foolish as to provoke them.
After the crowd had dispersed, only this shabby - looking carriage was left on the broad road.
A glint of determination flashed in the middle - aged man's eyes. In this small Dream Sea City, who could make his lady give way?
At this time, the young girl in the carriage let out a low shout, "Uncle Yu, ram it!"
Upon receiving the order, the man didn't hesitate for a moment. With a loud whistle, the white horse, which had been moving slowly just now, sprang to life. Its four hooves galloped as it charged straight towards the black - and - gold carriage.
The sudden change caught the guards around the carriage off guard. No one had expected that in Dream Sea City, there would be someone who dared to ram into a black - and - gold carriage. It was simply suicidal.
However, the panic lasted only for a moment. Soon, the guards paired up and blocked in front of the carriage. Some of them even drew their swords and hacked at the horse's head and the coachman.
"Black - gold swords! They're the guards of the city guard!" Someone with good eyesight in the crowd recognized that the weapons in the hands of this group of guards were the unique black - gold swords of the Dream Sea City guard.
Since the city guard had taken action, it was assumed that the crazy carriage would soon be subdued.
But before the onlookers could even finish their thoughts, they saw the leading guard fly into the air and smash into the black - and - gold carriage. In the blink of an eye, the hooves of the white horse reached the carriage shaft.
The guards blocking in front of the carriage didn't even have time to act before they were crushed under the wheels.
In the moment when everyone was still in shock, the once - inviolable black - and - gold carriage suddenly split open from top to bottom, shattering into pieces and revealing two people inside.
"Young Master Xie, Miss Mu!"
Someone with sharp eyes exclaimed, and immediately, there was a buzz of discussions among the crowd. Even the destruction of the black - and - gold carriage couldn't divert everyone's attention.
"Isn't this Young Master Xie engaged to that other girl? Why is he with Miss Mu?"
"Right! Isn't Miss Mu good friends with that other girl?"
"Tsk tsk, that other girl is so stupid. How can she compare to Miss Mu, who is gentle, kind, and talented? If I were him, I'd choose Miss Mu too."
"Well, that may be true, but she's still engaged, and yet she's getting involved with her friend's man. Tsk tsk, this Miss Mu is no good either."
As the voices in the crowd grew louder, Xie Haotian's face turned darker and darker. Mu Miaomiao, who was leaning against him, blushed her eyes and timidly tugged at his sleeve, "Brother Xie."
Seeing Mu Miaomiao like this, Xie Haotian's heart ached. He didn't have time to deal with the people opposite. With a fierce look on his face, he scanned the crowd and said directly, "Nan Chaoyu is immoral and has broken the engagement. I've already informed the City Lord to cancel the engagement with Nan Chaoyu. Now, Mu Miaomiao is my legitimate fiancée. If anyone dares to slander Mu Miaomiao behind her back, they're the enemy of the Xie family and the enemy of Dream Sea City!"
The scene suddenly fell silent. Everyone was stunned by this news.
"Hehe!" Suddenly, a soft laugh came from the opposite carriage. Immediately afterwards, a clear and sweet female voice came out, "Young Master Xie's infatuation is truly touching! I just wonder where Young Master Xie gets the audacity to represent Dream Sea City?"
"I, on the other hand, didn't know when Dream Sea City changed its surname to Xie!"
Hearing the voice, the coachman showed a respectful look on his face. He jumped off the carriage and opened the door.
Everyone looked over and saw a pair of white, delicate hands stretch out from the shabby carriage, lifting the curtain. Then, a girl in plain clothes bent over and stepped out, standing in front of the carriage door.
When she straightened up, the face that was exposed to the public made everyone gasp.
She was so beautiful. If Mu Miaomiao's beauty was that of a gentle and charming young lady, then this girl's beauty was truly breathtaking, making people not dare to look directly at her.
Xie Haotian gasped when he saw this face and shouted in surprise, "Nan Chaoyu!"
Hearing this name, the onlookers opened their mouths wide!
This was the legendary stupid orphan girl from the City Lord's Mansion?
Nan Chaoyu was an orphan girl adopted by the City Lord of Dream Sea City. She was extremely beautiful and had been engaged to Young Master Xie Haotian since childhood. However, it was a pity that Nan Chaoyu was born stupid.
Three years ago, when the envoy from the Holy Light Empire came to Dream Sea City to select girls to serve the nobles in the Holy Light Imperial Palace, Nan Chaoyu, regardless of the City Lord's opposition and her engagement with Young Master Xie, insisted on leaving with the Holy Light envoy.
She had been gone for three years. Although the engagement hadn't been officially canceled, in the eyes of the city's residents, this engagement was never a good match from the start. No one had ever wondered how a stupid person could choose to leave on her own.
Unexpectedly, three years later, the stupid Nan Chaoyu had returned just when Xie Haotian unilaterally canceled the engagement. Moreover, as soon as she came back, she destroyed the Xie family's black - and - gold carriage, and she didn't seem stupid at all!
"Nan Chaoyu, you still have the nerve to come back!"
A flicker of panic flashed in Xie Haotian's eyes, but he quickly calmed down. He stared at Nan Chaoyu and scolded, "You don't know where you've found a cultivator to back you up, and now you dare to show off in front of me. Aren't you ashamed?"
Nan Chaoyu's smile remained on her face, but a hint of coldness appeared in her eyes. With a wave of her hand, a burst of powerful energy slapped towards Xie Haotian's face.
"Slap!" Xie Haotian couldn't dodge in time. After a crisp sound, a bright red handprint appeared on his face.
"Xie Haotian, you're as shameless as ever. Three years ago, when I was stupid, you stuffed me into the Holy Light envoy's carriage. You didn't expect that I, Nan Chaoyu, would ever come back, did you!"