Chapter 284: Chapter 284 Preparing to Go to Jizhou
The first thing I did when I got home was put all my combat gear into the gourd for easy carrying.
The second thing...
Lu Zheng tried putting his car into the gourd and then traveled between the two worlds, finding he could indeed carry it freely.
"So, I have a personal storage of a thousand cubic meters," Lu Zheng muttered to himself, "Isn’t that awesome?"
A thousand cubic meters... I can bring bulk goods, and it’s incredibly convenient.
But Lu Zheng still didn’t dare to bring in high-yield crops or machinery directly.
As they say, these things have too great an impact and could cause unforeseen consequences.
I am not lacking the Light of Fortune, so why take unnecessary risks when I could develop safely?
Not to mention, the Jade Seal’s extraction of the Light of Fortune has limitations on distance, time, and more.
Basically, the Jade Seal only extracts a little each time, essentially stealing a bit of the Heavenly Dao’s Light of Fortune with each use, so Lu Zheng can’t make large-scale changes to the world or confront the Heavenly Dao directly.
Although he’s not sure of the nature of this world’s Heavenly Dao, still...
Safety first!
So, Lu Zheng only filled the gourd with lots of daily necessities and snacks, turning himself into a mobile warehouse and paused his shopping spree.
Lu "Doraemon" Zheng, achievement unlocked!
After all, I’m just a life-oriented player; conquering or saving the world isn’t on my task list. When the sky falls, there will be tall ones to hold it up. All I need to do is quietly develop and date along the way.
Yes, along the way, seriously!
...
After some exercises in the gym, Lin Wan was panting and resting.
"Time flies, it’s almost New Year again," Lin Wan said.
"So..." Lu Zheng smiled and took over Lin Wan’s words, "Come home with me this year?"
Lin Wan turned and saw Lu Zheng’s gaze, didn’t dodge, and nodded, smiling gently, "Sure~"
"For New Year, we’ll go to my place first, then on the second day, we’ll visit yours, stay in Lu Province for a few days, then head back," Lu Zheng said. "Are you on your normal holiday schedule?"
Lin Wan nodded, "I just started, so I don’t have to be on duty, it’s a regular holiday for me."
"That’s great! Can you ask for a few more days off so we can travel?"
Lin Wan was startled, "Travel again? Where to?"
Seeing Lin Wan’s expression, Lu Zheng couldn’t help but grin, "What’s with that look?"
"What’s with my look?" Lin Wan pouted, "Don’t you have any idea after those travel incidents?"
"Bang!"
Lu Zheng patted the air, "This time we’ll travel domestically; I doubt anything could go wrong!"
Lin Wan said softly, "Did you forget about the wild boar incident in Su City?"
Lu Zheng, "..."
"Are we going or not?" Lu Zheng asked determinedly.
"We are!" Lin Wan laughed, linking arms with Lu Zheng and giving him a kiss.
...
Before they knew it, another year had passed.
Compared to last year, Lu Zheng had grown significantly in both cultivation and knowledge. He also gradually revealed his uniqueness to Lin Wan, forming a special understanding between them.
His parents and Lin Wan were Lu Zheng’s emotional ties in the modern world, so this year he didn’t hesitate to bring Lin Wan home.
Then...
In front of Lin Wan:
"Interpol? Coordination department? That’s a great position, high-end and safe!"
"Wow, you have such a great figure, so beautiful. Lu Zheng is so lucky to have you!"
"Don’t worry, if Lu Zheng misbehaves, just call us. I’ll go to Hai City to straighten him out!"
"Here, have some fruit. What do you like to eat? Let Lu Zheng’s dad make it. His dad’s cooking is quite good."
...
Behind Lin Wan:
"When did you two get together?"
"Have you... done it yet?"
"Have you met her parents?"
"What does her mom think of you?"
"When are you planning to get married?"
"When are you planning to have a baby?"
"I’m telling you, have one while you’re young, then you can have two more later. I’ll go to Hai City to help take care of them!"
Lu Zheng: Σ(°△°|||)︴
...
After bringing back a few bottles of Reishi Mushroom Wine enhanced with Stalactite Essence, Lu Zheng gave his parents a massage, channeling True Qi to eliminate all hidden ailments within their bodies.
Lu Zheng didn’t teach them cultivation, as they were getting on in years, and he couldn’t be by their side to guide them.
So he wasn’t in a rush, simply helping maintain their health and extending their lives. Future matters could be dealt with later.
After a year passed, not only had Lu Zheng’s parents not shown any signs of aging, they looked even younger. Many who weren’t familiar with them thought they were only in their thirties, while those who were familiar secretly wondered how they managed it.
"What do you say?"
"Of course, we tell them we maintain a good mood, eat lots of healthy vegetables, and focus on wellness."
...
We had a couple of meals together with both sets of parents’ relatives, receiving a wave of praise and envy. Then, Lu Zheng and Lin Wan boarded a plane to Lu Province.
...
Compared to Lu Zheng’s side, Lin Wan’s relatives were even more numerous, since Lu Province was famous for its large population and favoring large families.
Together with Lin Wan and her mother, Lu Zheng attended several gatherings, showcasing his martial prowess, as well as his literary and musical talents, further enhancing Lin’s Mother’s standing among her friends and family.
They stayed with Lin’s Mother for three days, and as their holiday drew to a close, Lu Zheng and Lin Wan took the opportunity to climb Mount Tai, which was not crowded at that time.
This time, nothing happened!
...
After a lively New Year celebration, life returned to its usual calm.
Lin Wan resumed her daily work, while Lu Zheng continued his cross-world travels.
The weather in Hai City was getting warmer, while it was getting colder in Tonglin County, prompting Lu Zheng to wear his wolf fur coat.
Originally meant for Liu Qingyan, she had firmly refused, so Lu Zheng made a set for himself, which was just right for now.
...
Meanwhile, the alloy rod Lu Zheng ordered from the factory also arrived.
Made from special alloy steel, it’s resistant to wear and scratches, hard and tough, with various alloy materials inside, making it 20% denser than ordinary steel.
So... a solid alloy rod nearly three centimeters in diameter and 1.6 meters long, was barely liftable for most people!
Lu Zheng tested it; even without using Blood Qi, when the Brocade Spring Saber slashed across the alloy rod, it left not a single scratch.
The rod’s surface was carved with fish scale patterns for grip, and Lu Zheng swung it around, finally understanding the saying, "Touch it and you’re finished; brush by and you’re hurt."
He gave this alloy rod to Hou Ping, who cherished it dearly. After his Demon Transformation, his strength significantly increased, allowing him to wield the rod effortlessly. Henceforth, he carried it everywhere he went.
"Buzz!"
Twelve beams of Light of Fortune were credited.
...
Delivering the alloy rod was a relief, and afterward, Lu Zheng spent his days admiring the snowy views of Peach Blossom Plain, playing snowball fights with Liu Qingyan and her sister. Two weeks later, he didn’t encounter the man with ill intentions towards Shen Ying, but he received a summons from Yuan Jing.
"There’s still half a month before the new year, but Master said we need to meet some friends after returning to Jizhou and interact with fellow disciples more. So I’m notifying my junior brother to meet at the North Gate tomorrow morning to set off together."
Great Jing Dynasty, ruling from the Central Plains, besides its nearly a thousand-mile radius directly around Zhongjing, has 27 paths and 183 states, each state managing over ten counties that could span hundreds of miles, plus countless towns and villages, making it vast beyond measure, something Lu Zheng can only comprehend in awe.
Yizhou, under Lingbei Dao, is roughly in the south of Great Jing’s territory, while Jizhou is under Sanjiang Dao, in the central eastern region of Great Jing, with Yinan Dao between them.
And Lu Zheng’s furthest travels had only been to Tonglin County’s Yizhou Prefecture and the neighboring Wanfu County in Yaozhou.
"So..."
Lu Zheng took a deep breath, eyes serious, "Is it finally time to leave the beginner’s village?"