Chapter 1986: Chapter 1985: Red River Painting Workshop
Four hours later.
Zhang Xiaohao, accompanied by Shanshan, unknowingly walked to the northern moat. The boundless moat had many multi-story, even over ten-story-high building boats docked in the river.
On the painting boats, red lanterns hung everywhere, colorful and bustling with a variety of men and women walking back and forth on the decks.
The men were of all sorts, while most of the women were young and beautiful, although they were cultivators, their cultivation levels were generally low. The highest was only at the Divinity Transformation Realm, with more being at the Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment Realms.
Looking down from the bridge, these building boats seemed endless, as if the entire moat was filled with tall building boats.
"What is this place?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.
"Sir, this is the Red River Painting Workshop! It’s a place for recreation and entertainment!" Shanshan explained. Her bright red long dress had disappeared, replaced by a classic white long dress, exuding an alluring charm.
"Interesting! Who would have thought that Tianqing Giant City had a place like this," Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.
"Not just Tianqing Giant City, but every major city in the Bi Mu Divine Race has such places! However, they differ in appearance based on local characteristics," Shanshan said calmly.
"You have an open mind," Zhang Xiaohao said.
"Sir, you jest. I’ve been an orphan since I was a child and don’t even know who my parents are. I’ve been going with the flow, picked up and raised by some powerful forces, given food and drink to cultivate just for tonight! Some things happen regardless of whether you’re open to them or not. Since they’re bound to happen, it’s better to face them calmly. At least, when the moment comes, you won’t resist as much as before," Shanshan said calmly.
"Yes! No matter where you are, without strength, you’ll be beaten and suffer! To escape this cage, one must become strong. Otherwise, it’s all empty talk," Zhang Xiaohao nodded.
There were few people on the bridge, as almost everyone there had gone to the Red River Painting Workshop.
"I’ll give you ten seconds to disguise yourself as a man! Let’s have a look," Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
Since they had come, it would indeed be a pity not to experience the scenery of the Red River Painting Workshop.
"Okay." Shanshan nodded.
Whizz, whizz, whizz!!!
There was a flash of milky-white light around her body, and then it disappeared, revealing a masculine appearance.
Her skin was fair, with delicate features, resembling a young nobleman, although of the pretty-boy type.
"Can we fly over from here?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.
"No! Every place in Tianqing Giant City has a forbidden flight prohibition! Even if I have the cultivation of the Divinity Transformation Realm, I can’t even glide at a low altitude," Shanshan explained.
"What’s the name of the largest boat in the Red River Painting Workshop?" Zhang Xiaohao asked.
"It’s called the Tianqing Painting Workshop! It’s the property of the Tianqing Giant City Lord Mansion! It has thirty-six floors and is the best building boat in the Red River Painting Workshop! Moreover, it houses women of the Unification Realm and even the Great Mahayana Realm! However, the supreme spirit stones needed for such figures to come out would be astronomical!" Shanshan explained.
"Tianqing Painting Workshop? In that case, let’s head over there!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
As for the forbidden flight prohibition? It simply didn’t exist for him.
Even though the flying token he previously possessed had been given to Bao Lan and her companions, possessing the Space Law meant that if he couldn’t fly, it would be a big joke.
"Sir, how will we get there?" Shanshan asked curiously.
Having heard about the Tianqing Painting Workshop for a long time, she truly wanted to see it for herself.
"Naturally, we’ll fly! Or do you think we could swim over from here?" Zhang Xiaohao said playfully.
"Ah! Sir, do you have a flying token?" Shanshan asked in surprise.
"I had one before, but I gave it away! Do you think just because I don’t have a flying token, I can’t fly?" Zhang Xiaohao teased.
Afterward, he looked at Shanshan playfully, then summoned with his right hand, "Clouds, come!"
As his voice fell, the surrounding sky churned violently, and a golden cloud coalesced in the sky.
"Come on! Join me up there," Zhang Xiaohao called out.
Grabbing Shanshan’s shoulder with one hand, he took her in a flash, landing on the golden cloud.
"Ah! Sir, how did you do this?" Shanshan asked in amazement.
"Hehe." Zhang Xiaohao chuckled playfully.
With a slight tap under his foot, the golden cloud beneath them carried the two swiftly forward, making a striking impression wherever they passed.
Those around who witnessed this, their eyes widened in astonishment. Who was this big shot who could fly!!!
The moat was vast, and even with the golden cloud’s aid, it took Zhang Xiaohao a good half-hour to find the Tianqing Painting Workshop.
A gigantic building boat docked in the middle of the river, towering into the clouds, reaching thirty-six stories high.
The massive building boat, over tens of thousands of feet long, wound through the moat. The young women on the boat moved back and forth, surpassing those on the outside painting workshops in both looks and cultivation, as well as temperament, by countless times.
To board the Tianqing Painting Workshop, one either flew there like Zhang Xiaohao or took a boat from the Tianqing Painting Workshop.
Aside from these two methods, there was no third option.
"So this is the Tianqing Painting Workshop? Truly extraordinary!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
Golden light flickered in his eyes as he used the Reincarnation Heavenly Eye to peek inside the Tianqing Painting Workshop. Under the gaze of the Reincarnation Heavenly Eye, the entire Tianqing Painting Workshop was unveiled before Zhang Xiaohao.
After a moment, Zhang Xiaohao retracted his Reincarnation Heavenly Eye, secretly amazed.
"Inside the little Tianqing Painting Workshop, nine women of the Great Mahayana Realm are hidden! One of them is even in the Middle Mahayana! Hehe! Since I’m here, tonight’s target will be you!" Zhang Xiaohao thought to himself.
Matters that can be resolved with money aren’t really matters, and besides, enjoying a night of romance without responsibility when the other is genuine, he wasn’t a Liu Xiahui, why pretend to be a saint?
"Let’s get going!!!" Zhang Xiaohao said with a smile.
"Okay." Shanshan nodded, her face blushing red.
In her heart, she felt a mix of embarrassment and curiosity about the imminent events.