Crimson Phoenix Star is owned by an owner. All nine planets belong to the same sect. Crimson Phoenix One, where Xu Chen and Wang Li are located, is in such a superior location that the Zhexian Sect took the initiative to invite a technological civilization to build and maintain a teleportation array there, collecting a small fee to support the sect.
Half an Earth hour later, the two arrived at a small town beside the Sea of Annihilation. Wang Li glanced at the sea before her; as Xu Chen had said, the water was a deep red, like freshly squeezed watermelon juice.
"We've arrived, the City of the Sea!" Xu Chen pointed to the city on the nearby sea and said to Wang Li, "Let's go buy some gifts later, we'll be heading back to the sect soon." Wang Li nodded, then, as if remembering something, hurriedly said to Xu Chen, "Chenchen, should I prepare a gift for Master? Look at me, I've only been thinking about playing all this way." In Wang Li's eyes, this trip back to the sect wasn't just about visiting Xu Chen's home; she also hoped to see Xu Chen's elders. The thought of not bringing any gifts made Wang Li feel a little anxious.
"Silly girl, I didn't buy any either. We don't care about that."
"Chenchen, you just said you wanted to buy a gift."
"Oh, those were bought for the children in our sect. They lost their parents when they were young, and they are very pitiful. Every time I return to the sect, I always bring them some gifts."
After hearing Xu Chen's story, Wang Li felt some sympathy for the children and volunteered, "I'll go! I'll choose!"
"Okay!" The thought of returning to the sect gave Xu Chen a sudden surge of confidence. After all, the sect had more Galaxy Coins than he could ever use, and he could pay for anything he wanted upon delivery. He was pulled along by an excited Wang Li as they jogged into Sea City.
"Lili, have you made up your mind?" After entering the city, Xu Chen was dragged around by Wang Li, which made him a little dizzy. Wang Li, on the other hand, was no longer as nervous and scared as she was when she first saw the Qilin on Tianfu Star. When she encountered alien stall owners, she would jump up and down to ask about prices.
The grand market in Sea City sells everything from spaceships and spare parts to slaves, and even some cultivators have set up stalls selling cultivation techniques and swords. Cultivators from the Zhexian Sect patrol the market, maintaining order and providing currency exchange services. Simply put, those who don't need spirit stones can exchange them for Galaxy Coins, while those who don't need Galaxy Coins can exchange them for spirit stones.
"Chenchen, Chenchen... have you ever eaten dragon meat?"
"Uh... um?? Lili, what did you find out?" Upon hearing the words "dragon meat," Xu Chen's expression showed slight surprise. No way, is this market really that amazing?
Wang Li pointed in a direction, and Xu Chen looked in that direction, his eyes popping out in surprise. "Wow... come on, Lili, let's go take a look."
The two walked to the vicinity of the food stall and looked around at the crowded people. Xu Chen put his arm around Wang Li's waist and squeezed forward. The two finally managed to squeeze to a place where they could see the stall owner. A little dragon girl with dragon horns was hidden in the crowd, quietly watching the meat in the stall owner's hand. Her cute big eyes seemed to be filled with endless sadness. The little dragon girl was surrounded by a dark blue light, which seemed to make her presence less noticeable.
"Chenchen, did you see that? You said those lines on his hand... are they dragons?"
Xu Chen was stunned. Was this still the dragon he knew? It was being held in someone's hands like a toy. And what kind of fire was that? How could it cook such a creature? Xu Chen was glad he had brought Wang Li to Sea City. He glanced at the sign next to him and thought that even if he couldn't afford it, seeing this scene made the trip worthwhile.
"So expensive..." Wang Li looked at the price on the sign—five million Galaxy Coins for a skewer—and immediately lost any desire to try it. Not only Wang Li, but the surrounding diners also shook their heads at the price. But after shaking their heads, they still stared intently at the stall owner's grilled meat, and many more squeezed in to observe. Seeing this, Xu Chen sighed; if the stall owner charged an entrance fee, he'd probably be making a fortune by now.
"Let's go, Lili, we can't afford it..." Even if he had to go back to the sect to get the money, Xu Chen thought about it and decided against it. Although he had the authority to do so, if he used the sect's money for pleasure, his master's wife would probably beat him to a pulp.
Wang Li nodded, looking somewhat reluctantly at the fragrant meat skewers on the grill. The presentation and aroma were so enticing; even if she couldn't eat them, just smelling them would be enough. So, as she was about to leave, she took deep breaths. Xu Chen, seeing Wang Li's silly expression, almost laughed. He took her hand and led her away from the... well... barbecue stall.
Not long after they started walking, Xu Chen spotted a little girl on the beach. He didn't think much of it and pulled Wang Li, who was still thinking about the dragon meat, past the girl. "Hmm??? Something's strange." Passing the girl, he noticed a pair of tiny, delicate, pink horns on her head. After taking a few steps, he turned back to look at the girl and found her quietly watching him.
"Lili, didn't you see? There's a little girl over there." Xu Chen nudged Wang Li's arm, gesturing for her to look in the direction he was pointing. Wang Li whispered, "Chenchen, let's go."
"Hmm? Don't you like cute little girls the most?"
"What if she's the daughter of some sect leader or elder? Let's hurry up and keep a low profile. We'll buy what we need and head back to our sect as soon as possible."
Xu Chen thought about it and agreed. But just as the two turned around, the little girl instantly teleported to Xu Chen's side.
Wang Li looked nervously at the little girl in front of her. Her eyes were filled with endless sadness and loneliness. Xu Chen looked the girl up and down, then quietly said, "Little girl, is there something you need?" Xu Chen didn't pay much attention to the human form of dragons. In his mind, he had always believed that dragons could only take human form after reaching adulthood, and besides, anything was possible in the universe. So, when faced with this little girl with a pair of horns on her head, Xu Chen didn't even consider that possibility.
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