I am really not a medical immortal.

Chapter 1983: Chapter 1982: Guessing Lantern Riddles

"Hehe." Zhang Xiaohao chuckled playfully.

The other party’s words clearly explained everything; it was undoubtedly the instructions from higher-ups that led to this scene.

Regarding this scene,

Zhang Xiaohao felt no waves in his heart. People with strength are respected wherever they go! If someone without strength tries to make a move, their fate might be like these unfortunate few.

"Sir, how do you plan to deal with these people?" asked the squad leader at the front.

"These guys like to cause trouble, so let them have their fill!" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.

"Yes, sir! I will follow your orders! If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave now."

"Mm." Zhang Xiaohao nodded.

Swish, swish, swish!!!

The armored guards came quickly and left just as fast, soon taking the group of Yaksha-masked men away entirely.

Facing the reverent gazes of those around, even though each wore a mask, they couldn’t hide the awe on their faces. Zhang Xiaohao smiled faintly and walked forward.

Seeing Zhang Xiaohao leave, the surrounding people finally relaxed.

Otherwise, having a significant figure nearby makes everything feel uneasy, like the saying goes, "A gold or silver house cannot match your own doghouse."

A while later, Zhang Xiaohao stopped in front of a roadside barbecue lamb shop.

"What a delicious smell of lamb! No, it’s Green Spirit Sheep! Hmm, let’s taste how it is." Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.

Saying so, he sat down at the entrance of the shop.

"Boss, bring me your restaurant’s specialty delicacy." Zhang Xiaohao said.

"Alright, brother, please wait a moment!" the shop owner responded with a smile, wearing a goat mask for tonight’s Shangyuan Lantern Festival, and began grilling the delicacy Zhang Xiaohao ordered.

"Hmm! Interesting, there’s a riddle contest?" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.

In his view was a red stage set up in the crowd, very eye-catching, with a couplet to the left and right.

The left couplet read: Dare to guess, and the right one read: Choose a beauty! The horizontal sign read: Surging Waves!

"Hehehe! This is interesting!" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.

"Here, brother, is your specialty: grilled leg of lamb, grilled lamb! Also, here’s a pot of clear steam wine, although not Spiritual Wine, we specially brew it! It tastes delicious with this grilled lamb leg and grilled lamb!" the owner said with a smile.

"Boss, what’s going on with the riddles across the street?" Zhang Xiaohao asked, puzzled.

"Hehe! This brother surely isn’t a local from Tianqing Giant City! If you were, you’d definitely understand what’s happening!" the owner laughed.

"How so?" Zhang Xiaohao asked, puzzled.

"This is a specialty of our Shangyuan Lantern Festival! See those buildings in the back? Inside are many beautiful women! If you solve one riddle, you can take away a young and beautiful lady! Absolutely original! Of course, to solve the riddles, you have to pay a top-grade Spirit Stone first! If you solve a hundred in a row, the oiran of the stage becomes yours! How about it, brother? Want to give it a try? To be honest, I’ve saved some money this year with difficulty, and I’ll try when the crowd is thinner later! Hehe! If luck is on my side, I might get a beautiful wife!" the owner said proudly.

"Boss, pardon my frankness! Aren’t you afraid your acquired wife will run away?" Zhang Xiaohao said seriously.

"Hahaha—! Brother, no need to worry about that, any lady you win at the lantern festival is yours for life! If she dares to run, just report it to the City Lord Mansion, and they’ll compensate you with ten! If she runs, I’d even set off fireworks to celebrate!" the owner laughed heartily.

"Why does this matter involve the City Lord Mansion?" Zhang Xiaohao asked, puzzled.

"Brother, you’re new to this! In Tianqing Giant City, to do business, any kind of business needs to be registered! Just like my small shop, also registered, with descriptions of what we sell! If you dare to fake, unless you can escape the Bi Mu Divine Race’s domain, there’s no hiding; it’s a dead end!" the owner explained.

"I see!" Zhang Xiaohao said, suddenly understanding.

The City Lord Mansion’s system is like an industrial and commercial bureau, but with strict rules; if your operations differ from the registration, you’d face severe consequences!

"Brother, enjoy your meal! I need to prepare; I’ll try it when the crowd lessens! If I manage to bring home a beautiful wife tonight, your meal’s on me!" the owner chuckled.

"Haha! Alright! The boss is quite a character!" Zhang Xiaohao laughed heartily.

So, he picked up the cup, poured himself a drink, and started drinking.

"Hmm, the taste is quite good! The lamb is delicious too, with all the gamey taste removed, and it has a rich aroma." Zhang Xiaohao nodded in satisfaction.

A while later, the shop owner had changed into a bright red robe, a large red flower on his chest, and a red mask, looking very festive.

"Brother, I’m off!" the owner said with a smile.

With that, he left the shop, got onto the red stage, paid a top-grade Spirit Stone, then entered the stage, looking at the big red lanterns ahead.

The barbecue lamb shop owner steeled his heart, hesitating for a long time, unsure of which one to choose.

At this moment, a Divine Thought suddenly entered his ear, telling him to choose the first one on the left.

The Divine Thought Zhang Xiaohao used was from the Three Pure Ones Scripture, so he didn’t worry about being discovered, not even by a cultivator in the Mahayana Realm.

Hearing the Divine Thought’s guidance, the barbecue lamb shop owner hesitated for a moment but still took down the first lantern, opened it, revealing the riddle within.

It read: Shangyuan Lantern Festival, Admire flowers, the moon, and beauties, guess a name!

Seeing this, the barbecue lamb shop owner was dumbfounded. With his little knowledge, he couldn’t even count stars, let alone admire flowers or the moon.

At this moment, the voice of the Divine Thought’s guidance came again.

"Osmanthus!" the barbecue lamb shop owner said nervously.

Bam!!!

With his words, a loud cheer echoed as a big red banner fell on him, congratulating him for the correct answer.

"Hahaha—! I knew I could succeed!" Seeing this, the barbecue lamb shop owner laughed with pride.