Moving forward, after passing through the Yang Membrane, what caught the eye was an extraordinarily grand city with walls over forty meters tall and massive double-channel gates, each gate about ten meters wide.
One channel for entry, the other for exit.
A glance revealed that the passage into the city was at least thirty meters thick.
Far beyond what Chentai City could compare to, peculiar patterns of array marks covered the city walls, through which an abnormal power flowed, forming a specific cyclic trajectory. Each complete cycle absorbed free energy from the air, integrating it within.
What surprised Lu Ren was that these array marks seemed specifically designed to set up a passage to the Underworld, absorbing Yin Attribute Energy into them.
Back then, Cao Jingde mentioned that only a Talisman Master could carve such a powerful array possessing abnormal power to encircle the entire city and prevent invasion from malevolent entities.
Facing the odd gazes of people entering and exiting the city, it seemed they couldn’t fathom why Lu Ren was wearing only a pair of shorts.
"Hmph, must be out here to show off his physique."
A young man dressed like a nobleman noticed Lu Ren standing by the city gate without moving, looking somewhat displeased: "These martial artists are , like exhibitionists while fighting."
Lu Ren glanced at him, and despite his gaze being extremely calm, it brought an overwhelming sense of oppression to the young man, even causing him to momentarily hold his breath.
Only when Lu Ren’s gaze moved away, as he entered the city, did the heavy oppressive feeling slowly dissipate.
The youth began to breathe heavily, his expression carrying a hint of disbelief, with sweat drenching his back and forehead uncontrollably.
A slightly chubby young companion beside him chuckled softly: "Brother Chen, I told you not to provoke those martial artists. These guys generally haven’t read many books, and if you manage to provoke them without angering them, if you’re unlucky, they won’t listen to reason." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NoveI~Fire.net
Young Master Chen wanted to say something, opened his mouth, but eventually said nothing.
This grand city was called Juliu, with streets wide enough to accommodate eight cars side by side, and specific pedestrian lanes were designated.
On the two-way streets, carriages or exotic beasts laden with heavy goods, merchants adorned with various ornaments from faraway places, their steps producing endless jingling and clattering sounds.
The moment Lu Ren appeared, he drew the gaze of most people around, standing around 2.3 meters tall, with a towering muscular body like an armor-clad fortress.
His presence alone was difficult for people to ignore.
He walked straight into a nearby clothing store, pulled out a gold ingot from his backpack.
"Would you accept this? I want to buy some clothes."
The clothing store owner, who had initially been afraid, was no longer scared upon seeing the gold ingot in Lu Ren’s hand, his eyes immediately illuminated with a glowing interest.
He quickly approached with a fawning smile, took the gold ingot from Lu Ren, and while biting it, nodded and bowed, saying: "Master, please come in and have a look. I’ll take your measurements and tailor a suitable outfit for you, ensuring your satisfaction!"
An hour later, Lu Ren emerged from the clothing store, dressed in a black outfit, his full physique making the whole suit exceptionally fitting.
He glanced at a man passing by him, also in shorts, exuding a fierce aura, and was thoughtful, no wonder at the city gate, those well-trained soldiers only gave him a few glances and paid no more attention.
After all, having emerged from the Underworld and crossed nearly thirty kilometers of Yang Membrane, if Lu Ren were indeed a malevolent entity, they wouldn’t be able to handle it.
No wonder there was no interrogation; it seems the Daqian Dynasty is quite lenient with entry and exit registrations.
Moreover, throughout the journey, the planning of Juliudai City is extremely reasonable, with fields specifically placed in an inner district close to the main city gate for convenient access and work, with distinct separations for commercial and residential areas.
Even the sewer system’s planning ingeniously integrates rivers as a driving force to achieve a holistic circulation.
This grand city is excellent, and certainly shouldn’t encounter an invasion from the Underworld. If it does, it would likely be a catastrophe.
Furthermore, Lu Ren could sense that in some areas of Juliu City, powerful presences flickered intermittently.
The combat power of the Daqian Dynasty certainly surpasses Chenliu by three to four levels.
The system’s dimension anchor looks like it requires a considerable amount of time to calibrate before he can return.
Since he’d decided to stay here for the time being, Lu Ren casually found a nearby broker acting as a property intermediary. From purchasing at the clothing store, it was clear to him that the backpack full of gold he carried was immensely valuable.
The broker offered a polite introduction before asking: "Master, may I know your registration..."
"I don’t have a registration."
The broker showed a troubled expression: "Well, without registration, purchasing property might be unrealistic. After all, a land certificate needs to be approved by the government and recorded before it can take effect. Otherwise, even if you spend money to buy it, if the owner suddenly changes their mind claiming you unjustly seized their property, there’s no place for argument even with a contract."
Seeing the expression on the broker’s face, Lu Ren immediately understood.
He calmly pulled out a gold ingot weighing about five taels from his pocket: "Could you handle it for me, and if the registration goes through, consider this gold ingot yours."
The broker’s eyes nearly bulged out upon seeing the gold ingot in Lu Ren’s hand, his eyes glowing with a green light and his voice trembling: "Please rest assured, Master, I do have some channels to get a registration done, but this may inconvenience you a little."
Lu Ren raised an eyebrow: "How so?"
The broker, eager to make money, spoke directly without hesitation. After cautiously confirming the gold in front of him, he spoke with some embarrassment: "My name is Wang Zhihuan, and I have numerous distant relatives, but most perished in a calamity thirty years ago during an invasion from the Underworld. Under confusing circumstances, most were deemed missing, becoming refugees. Fortunately, a registration was left and recorded in the government.
I have a nephew named Wang Feng, about your age. If you don’t mind, Master..."
Wang Zhihuan didn’t finish his sentence, but Lu Ren understood what he meant, nodding slightly: "As long as I can get registered, it doesn’t matter."
Wang Zhihuan nodded repeatedly: "I wonder if Master Lu has a place to stay. I have a small courtyard at the back with decent facilities. If you don’t mind, you can stay overnight. The government offices have closed for the day, and tomorrow morning, we can go together."
Lu Ren nodded slightly: "Alright."
Wang Zhihuan understood that this big deal was secure now that Lu Ren had agreed. He quickly instructed a servant nearby to order a table of dishes from the restaurant next door, then led Lu Ren into a courtyard in the vicinity.
"Please rest for now. I won’t disturb you further."
Wang Zhihuan, being tactful, left, leaving Lu Ren alone to examine the room.
The bedding was new, exuding a soothing herbal scent that calmed the mind.
It seemed Wang Zhihuan had made this place his guest room.
As for the restroom, there was also a separate bathing room with smooth tiles, a pit formed into one piece, directly connecting to the sewage system.
Lu Ren looked with great interest, thinking that despite being an ancient feudal society, after countless years of development, some living facilities were indeed quite refined.
Although not comparable to modern society, it still offered significant convenience.