Chapter 1979: Chapter 1978: Shangyuan Lantern Festival
"Hehe! Only the two of you, don’t you find it boring?" Suddenly, Zhang Xiaohao’s playful voice reached the ears of the sisters Bao Lan and Qingyi.
"Ah! Where, where are you?" Hearing Zhang Xiaohao’s words, Bao Lan and Qingyi were instinctively startled and quickly hid in the wooden bucket.
"I’m right next door, didn’t you know?" Zhang Xiaohao continued to tease.
"Whew!!!" Hearing Zhang Xiaohao’s words, the hearts of Bao Lan and Qingyi finally relaxed.
But before they had time to completely relax, a shadow flickered like a ghost and appeared right in front of them.
Whoosh!
Zhang Xiaohao smiled, turned around, and playfully looked at them.
"Missed me?" Zhang Xiaohao teased.
"Ah! How did you get in?" Bao Lan said in surprise.
"Of course, I came in just like that! What, did you think I could fly in?" Zhang Xiaohao shrugged playfully.
Plop!
With a flash of his body, he entered an oversized wooden bucket, causing a cascade of splashing water.
Roar!!!
Accompanied by a low roar from Zhang Xiaohao, an intense battle began.
The thirty-six Heavenly Gang, seventy-two transformations, one hundred and eight maneuvers, three hundred and sixty tricks, all of these were displayed from Zhang Xiaohao’s hands, fiercely attacking the sister duo, Bao Lan and Qingyi.
Even with Bao Lan and Qingyi joining forces, under Zhang Xiaohao’s powerful attack, they were like a small boat rocking in the vast ocean, swaying violently.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, three days passed.
Amid Bao Lan and Qingyi’s pleas for mercy, Zhang Xiaohao ended the fight.
"Sigh! Even when you two team up, your fighting power is still so weak!" Zhang Xiaohao shook his head with a sigh.
"Hmph! It’s not that Qingyi and I are too weak, it’s that you’re too strong, okay?" Bao Lan said irritably.
"Don’t just stand there, let’s eat something!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile, calling out.
With a wave of his right hand, a sumptuous feast appeared on the table, filling the room with a rich aroma, along with some drinks and three bottles of ’82 Lafite red wine.
Zhang Xiaohao sat down on the chair, picked up a bottle of ’82 Lafite red wine, and began to indulge in food and drink.
"Ah! Wait for us!" Bao Lan called out.
Quickly, she and Qingyi dashed out of the wooden bucket, their spiritual power causing a flash of radiance, the two of them now dressed in delicate robes.
They sat down on the chairs, each holding a drink, drinking while enjoying the exquisite feast.
"Oh, tonight is the annual Shangyuan Lantern Festival in Tianqing Giant City, are you going?" Bao Lan asked.
"Shangyuan Lantern Festival? What’s that? Is Tianqing Giant City celebrating New Year?" Zhang Xiaohao asked in confusion.
"It’s not New Year! But it’s almost the same! It’s an important day in Tianqing Giant City, where both cultivators and ordinary people roam the streets! Tonight will be a very lively night in Tianqing Giant City," Bao Lan explained.
"How do you know?" Zhang Xiaohao asked curiously.
"It was Bai Yi and Bai Ling, the two maids, who told us! They also asked if we would be going out to play tonight," Bao Lan explained.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Since it’s the Shangyuan Lantern Festival in Tianqing Giant City today, why shouldn’t we enjoy it? Let’s head over there after we finish eating!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
Cultivation is all about balancing work and rest. Constant hard training is not a good thing, don’t you see that many powerful cultivators, once they reach a certain level, will disguise themselves, travel the world, and live like ordinary people? It’s all for a breakthrough in their state of mind.
"Mm." Bao Lan and Qingyi nodded.
Four hours later, the trio of Zhang Xiaohao put down their chopsticks.
Zhang Xiaohao took out a panda cigarette and lazily started smoking.
"It’s getting late, it’s already six in the evening, and I’m sure this is when the Shangyuan Lantern Festival is at its liveliest, let’s head over there!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
"Okay!" Bao Lan and Qingyi nodded.
They followed Zhang Xiaohao, stood up, and walked towards the outside.
"Ah! Sir, what are you doing here?" Seeing Zhang Xiaohao come out of Bao Lan and Qingyi’s room, the arriving maids Bai Yi and Bai Ling asked in shock.
"Why, can’t I be here?" Zhang Xiaohao retorted.
"Ah! Please forgive us, my lord, we realize our mistake!" Bai Yi and Bai Ling hurriedly knelt on the ground in fear.
"Alright, you can get up now!" Zhang Xiaohao said.
"Mm." Bai Yi and Bai Ling stood up.
"Are you also going to the Shangyuan Lantern Festival?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.
"Yes, my lord! Tonight is our annual Shangyuan Lantern Festival in Tianqing Giant City, it’ll be very lively! Everywhere in Tianqing Giant City will be packed with people, with all sorts of beautiful and fun things to see!" Bai Yi introduced excitedly, waving her small hands.
"In that case, you two follow me, let’s go together!" Zhang Xiaohao said.
With that, he stepped outside.
"Oh, where are your three young mistresses?" Zhang Xiaohao asked curiously.
"Sir, you may not know! Unless necessary, the three young mistresses generally do not leave the house," Bai Yi explained.
"Mm." Zhang Xiaohao nodded.
Without asking the reason, he led the four of them outside.
Under the respectful gazes of the staff at Qingyi Building, Zhang Xiaohao led the four ladies out of Qingyi Building.
As far as the eye could see, the streets of Tianqing City were packed with people, everyone wearing a mask, filling the wide roads, with shouts from various vendors and small performances like plays ringing out all around.
"Sir, here are the masks I’ve prepared!" Bai Yi took out a few masks and respectfully handed one over.
"No need, I have one myself!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
With a flip of his right hand, he took out a Great Sage Equalling Heaven mask from his waist storage bag and put it on. This mask was something he bought on Earth and had kept until now.
"You four can go play wherever you’d like! Remember not to cause trouble, okay?" Zhang Xiaohao instructed.
They felt clearly restricted when with him, and Zhang Xiaohao, not being a fool, could sense it too.
"Mm." Bao Lan and the other four nodded.
Zhang Xiaohao thought for a moment, still a bit worried, so he casually took out a token and handed it over.