Meanwhile, Xie Mulang, who had never put any effort into matters of the heart, was feeling frustrated.
Meanwhile, Isaac, who was steering from the back of the engine pillar, was also restless.
The wind was strong at sea, and he had to keep an eye on the helm to prevent the cloud boat from drifting into the open ocean due to the wind.
Then he vaguely heard his little mage talking to Xie Mulang.
His hearing is excellent, but Biliyu's may not be.
But even those few words he vaguely caught were enough to terrify him.
Once the storm subsided, he immediately and impatiently went around to the other side of the cabin.
Of course, when he appeared before Yun Wei, he still slowed his pace, maintaining his composure and elegance.
"Isa." The master, who was sitting at the small table, spotted him immediately and greeted him happily.
The other person's eyes gently squinted, like a pair of small crescent moons. Sunlight streamed through the porthole, illuminating their beautiful face, making it appear almost transparent.
Isaac's throat tightened.
He quickly strode over to Yun Wei's side, squatted down, and held the other's warm little hand.
"What's wrong?" he asked gently.
Isaac couldn't help but squeeze his fingers together, letting Yun Wei hook his fingertips and draw circles on them randomly.
Yun Wei's smile vanished, replaced by a fierce glare at his follower.
Perverted Issa.
How could they do this in broad daylight?
But Isaac's gaze was so deep that it gave him a subtle illusion, as if even his stare was a rare reward to the other.
This made him involuntarily look away, his face turning slightly red.
Yun shook his head and sighed, "It seems that it's not just Richard who has a crush on you; Brother Xie... seems to be fond of Richard as well."
"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Isaac looked up at the Eastern man on the other side of the table.
"I..." Xie Mulang stammered unconsciously when Isaac looked him over, but in the end, he nodded vigorously and admitted, "That's right, I... have a good impression of Mr. Long."
It was just a few words, but he couldn't help but blush.
Fortunately, his skin tone is dark, so others cannot easily tell.
Yun Wei glanced at the cool guy with dark reddish skin in front of him, coughed lightly, and turned to look out the window.
Brother Xie, who has fallen in love, looks rather adorable.
It's a pity he can't look at it too much, otherwise someone would definitely get jealous.
But at that moment, he heard someone awkwardly comforting the other person: "At least, you still have feelings for each other."
He couldn't help but chime in, "Indeed, if you click with each other, the rest will naturally fall into place."
At this point, Yun Wei naturally lowered his head and looked at the attendant kneeling on one knee beside his waist.
Isaac was also looking at him with affection.
Those smoky gray eyes were so resolute and affectionate that no matter how many times he looked into them, he would feel a tingling sensation in his heart.
But he wasn't thick-skinned enough to kiss his sweetheart in front of others without a care in the world.
He could only draw circles on Isaac's palm intermittently.
Honestly, he really loves his Issa.
Just then, a crisp sound came from in front of him, waking him from his romantic reverie.
He looked closely and saw Xie Mulang suddenly clasp his hands in a fist, cracking his knuckles.
The man in black looked out at the sea of clouds and declared with unwavering resolve, "I've made my decision. As soon as the Four Swords Tournament is over, I will rush back to Mr. Long's side..."
Xie Mulang hadn't figured out what to do next.
After all, his previous performance was really terrible.
But no matter what, he would stay by the side of the person he loved.
He was determined to remain as stubborn as ever, and no matter how much Mr. Long urged him, he would never leave!
Looking at the handsome young man opposite him who was deep in thought, Yun Wei tried his best to control the corners of his mouth that wanted to turn up.
In the end, he couldn't resist exchanging a smile with the knight who was clinging to him.
...
When they arrived in Bili City, there were still five days until New Year's Eve.
After leaving Dragon Island, continue north. First, you have to cross the fierce and turbulent Evil Dragon Bay. When you see the Mermaid Mudflats again, you will find that the mud is no longer the foul-smelling black color of the south shore, but a pale yellow color like red bean paste.
Amidst the almost boundless expanse of pale yellow, a city rises majestically from the ground, remaining unchanged after hundreds of years of trials and tribulations.
Yun Wei looked down from the porthole and kept exclaiming in admiration.
For the rows of rooftops with their connected eaves, for the luxurious splendor of the red walls and green tiles, for the bustling crowds and lively noise.
It was as if he were dreaming, and in his dream he came into a painting, which depicted 100,000 households in various places.
"We've finally arrived. Welcome to Bili City." Xie Mulang's tone was calm, but he couldn't hide his pride. "Bili City has one prefecture, three temples, and twelve halls, overseeing seventy-two districts and three hundred thousand households."
He gave Yun and Wei a general introduction to the city's structure and historical evolution.
Tianji Prefecture is governed by four major families, who are responsible for making decisions on major matters in the city.
The four great families were the Qin, Xie, Huo, and Nangong families. They fled overseas as a whole clan to escape the chaos at the end of the Han Dynasty...
"After drifting at sea for a long time, we were plagued by hunger and had no fixed abode."
"Everyone was dejected. In their panic, on a moonlit night, Venus rose up on a whale, its immense power surging across thousands of miles, soaring into the thin clouds."
"Upon witnessing this extraordinary sight, the crowd set up an altar and bowed in reverence. When the storm subsided, they saw a vast expanse of mudflats stretching to the horizon."
"The city was first built. In the beginning, when the immortal lord ascended to heaven, he left behind a jade pendant on the deck, which was inscribed with the words 'Azure Glass,' hence the name..."
Xie Mulang recited the text fluently to this point, then smiled at Yun Wei and said, "This is the most widely circulated 'Chronicle of the Jade City' in the city. Everyone, from young children to the elderly, knows it by heart."
Yun Wei nodded hurriedly. He was busy translating for Isaac and answering many crucial questions from him.
For example, why is the syntax Xie Mulang uses so obscure, completely different from what he learned in "Introduction to the Language of Jade"?
For example, what is Venus, and why can Venus ride on the back of a whale and fly into the sky?
Yun Wei is going crazy.
How would he know how to explain it?
This is not a question that someone with only a second-year junior high school education can answer!
Amidst their laughter and banter, Xie Mulang gave Yun Wei a general introduction to the three temples and twelve halls.
Compared to the Twelve Halls, the Three Temples had a closer connection with Tianji Prefecture. They were the Taichang Temple, which was responsible for rites and music education; the Honglu Temple, which was responsible for foreign trade; and the Dali Temple, which was responsible for criminal law within the city.
The Twelve Halls are other departments responsible for maintaining the normal operation of Bili City, such as the Farming Hall responsible for farming and harvesting, the Construction Hall responsible for repair and construction, and the Crafts Hall responsible for various crafts and skills...
They are more flexible in their dealings and do not need to report to Tianji Mansion every week.
The three disembarked on the cloud boat at the reef outside the city.
Xie Mulang stopped and said to Yun Wei in a serious tone, "Brother Yun, the Four Swords Battle is about to begin. The remaining poison in my body is still clearing up, so I must seize the time to rest and recuperate. I may not be able to accompany you around the city."
Yun Wei quickly waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's alright. The competition should be the priority. You can go about your business."
Xie Mulang shook his head and sighed, "That would be extremely impolite. You've come all this way; how can you do such a thing?"
"Brother Yun, rest assured, I will find a junior disciple to accompany you. He works at the Court of Imperial Sacrifices and knows the best about Bili. You can ask him for any instructions you may have."
Having said that, he leaped onto the pale, massive rock on the shore, smacked his lips, and let out three whistles towards the majestic and magnificent city.
Yun Wei found it fascinating. He suddenly heard, faintly, the sound of a flute breaking through the sky.
"Alright, let's wait a moment, Qin Lushu will be here soon." Xie Mulang did a somersault in mid-air and landed steadily in front of Yun Wei and the other person.
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