Zuan couldn't help but glance at Jing Teng, feeling a little suspicious, but seeing that she looked normal, he figured it was just a coincidence.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Jing Teng couldn't help but ask.
"Why do you have this name? Is this your real name?" Zu'an couldn't help but ask, wondering if he was about to encounter an old friend in a foreign land.
“Back when I was in a good relationship with that person, he called me Sweetie. But after he found out who I was, he called me Vine Demon.” There was a chill in Jing Teng’s voice.
Qiu Honglei couldn't help but ask, "Since you use this name that's full of memories, do you still have deep feelings for that person?"
Jing Teng's expression was icy: "I'm just reminding myself not to forget the pain of being betrayed back then."
Everyone: "..."
Zuan also breathed a sigh of relief; it really was just a coincidence.
He then asked why he didn't give his real name, and Jing Teng replied, "There are many ghosts and monsters in this world whose abilities can be expressed through their names, so it's best not to reveal your real name if you don't know their background."
"Luckily, the girl reminded us," Zuan said with emotion. If it weren't for a native from this world, his group would have taken so many detours.
"Young master, you flatter me." Jing Teng nodded slightly, his expression no longer as cold as before.
Wei Suo's eyes darted between the two, then he stole a glance at Qiu Honglei. Seeing that she looked perfectly normal, he couldn't help but admire her. The boss was indeed the boss, actually flirting with another woman while having his girlfriend with her, and the key point was that his girlfriend seemed to tacitly approve...
Why is it that no one likes someone as devoted and innocent as me? What kind of world is this?!
"I still have to patrol around, so I won't keep you company any longer. Someone from the manor will lead you inside," said the dark-faced man named Zhang Yong, bowing slightly.
"You're too kind, thank you, Brother Zhang!" Zu An returned the greeting, then watched them disappear into the distance.
These people have some cultivation, but it's not very high. Even Wei Suo could crush them, so it seems to be just an ordinary manor.
Next, Uncle Wang personally led them inside, which surprised Zu An: "Isn't it unnecessary to trouble you?"
Judging from his status, he seems to be the steward here. It's a bit too attentive for him to personally lead the way. Could it be because of those gifts?
"No trouble at all, no trouble at all. Almost everyone's here now, and I doubt there will be any more guests. I don't have much to do anyway," the old man said with a smile, already leading the way.
The group stopped refusing and followed behind.
The courtyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, with large red lanterns hanging under the eaves and big double happiness characters pasted on them.
Zu An noticed that Qiu Honglei was staring intently at the lanterns and couldn't help but quietly ask, "What's wrong?"
“I feel there’s something strange about these lanterns,” Qiu Honglei pointed. “These lanterns are so big, they should theoretically be very bright, but the whole lantern seems to be sealed by something, and the light inside can’t shine out at all, so it can’t illuminate the surroundings.”
The group was taken aback, only then noticing that the lanterns were a somewhat eerie red, but the surrounding area was pitch black, and they were indeed not illuminated.
Their cultivation levels were all very high, and they had long since reached the point where they could see in the dark, so they didn't notice it at first. However, Qiu Honglei was a light-type cultivator, so she was particularly sensitive to these things.
Weissor disagreed: "Perhaps it's just a show of face in this remote and impoverished area. They wanted to have more lanterns to make a grand display, but they were also worried that using large candles inside would be wasteful, so they used some small candles to achieve this effect."
He was still somewhat resentful about the old man demanding money as a gift.
Zu An said in a deep voice, "Everyone, be alert and take precautions."
At this moment, Qiu Honglei smiled sweetly at the butler in front of her and asked, "Uncle Wang, what is your young lady's name?"
She was already extremely beautiful, and her seductive arts were superb. Every smile and frown of hers exuded endless charm, and even Jing Teng couldn't help but take another look at her.
Old Wang stared in astonishment, then said with a kind expression, “Our young lady’s surname is Zhang, and this is Zhang Family Village. As for her given name, only the master and mistress, as well as some of the women in the inner quarters, know it. It’s just that you, young lady, have asked. If anyone else came and inquired about the young lady’s given name, I, Old Wang, would definitely kick them out.”
Zuan thought that the world was still quite conservative, and generally only parents and future husbands would know about it.
"I'm so sorry, it was my presumption." Qiu Honglei looked apologetic, truly pitiful.
Old Wang felt embarrassed and instead advised her not to take it to heart, while Qiu Honglei took the opportunity to inquire about various information about the manor.
I learned from the steward that Miss Zhang was a renowned beauty in the surrounding area, with suitors coming in droves, and even the city lord's son was infatuated with her and wanted to marry her.
However, she had a childhood sweetheart. Their families had been friends for generations, but a misfortune had befallen his family, leaving him to struggle to make ends meet. But Miss Zhang did not mind at all; on the contrary, she was deeply in love with him.
The master and mistress were initially reluctant, but seeing how much their daughter liked him, and considering that he was the son of an old friend, they finally agreed, on the condition that he marry into their family.
Now that the two families are worlds apart, and with his beautiful childhood sweetheart by his side, the young man naturally wouldn't refuse.
Today is a joyous day for both of them.
Even Qiu Honglei was infected by the joy, and couldn't help but hug Zu An's arm, imagining what it would be like for the two of them to get married.
Perhaps due to Qiu Honglei's charm, the strangers from Zuan, who were originally seated in the outermost corner, were now led to a table at the front.
"Please take your seats, everyone. The wedding hasn't started yet, so please enjoy the show for a while. I have other things to attend to, so I won't disturb you any longer." Uncle Wang smiled and cupped his hands in greeting before leaving.
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