Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood-Chapter 1401 - 688: Daily Life in Hebai City!
Chapter 1401: Chapter 688: Daily Life in Hebai City!
The leading soldier looked Luo Chen up and down and then said: "This is Hebai City. Every outsider must register at the City Lord’s Mansion. Why did you enter without registering?"
"Register? What registration? There didn’t seem to be any mention of this when I entered the city!" Luo Chen was slightly stunned, as he hadn’t heard of such a rule before. Nonetheless, he respectfully replied, "Sorry, I have just arrived in Hebai City and am not yet familiar with the rules here. Could you please tell me how to register?"
The soldier listened to this and remained extremely cold in expression.
Luo Chen followed the soldier to the City Lord’s Mansion, where he saw rows of soldiers in armor standing in front of the mansion, holding spears with serious expressions.
The architecture of the City Lord’s Mansion was simple yet dignified, with a plaque hanging above the tall gateway, engraved with the words "Hebai City Lord’s Mansion."
After entering the City Lord’s Mansion, Luo Chen was taken to a spacious hall.
In the center of the hall was a giant sandalwood table, behind which sat a middle-aged man in a brocade robe, who was the City Lord of Hebai City.
The City Lord’s visage was stern, and his eyes were sharp, clearly a seasoned official.
The City Lord glanced at Luo Chen and spoke calmly: "You must be new here, right? According to the rules of Hebai City, all outsiders must register at the City Lord’s Mansion so we can keep track of the flow of people within the city and ensure its safety."
Luo Chen nodded to show understanding and asked: "May I ask what information needs to be registered?"
The City Lord gestured to the clerk beside him, who took out a thick booklet to record Luo Chen’s name, place of origin, and purpose for coming to Hebai City.
Luo Chen cooperatively answered, remaining respectful in attitude.
Once the registration was completed, the clerk informed Luo Chen that he needed to pay a registration fee.
Luo Chen took out some Silver Taels from his pocket and handed them to the clerk.
The City Lord saw Luo Chen’s cooperation and a hint of a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Very good, now that you are registered, you can move freely within Hebai City."
"However, I must remind you that although Hebai City is small, it also has its rules."
"Do not cause trouble, or the City Lord’s Mansion will not stand idly by."
The City Lord’s words carried a hint of warning.
Luo Chen nodded again, indicating he would abide by the city’s rules.
Afterwards, he left the City Lord’s Mansion and returned to the inn.
In the following days, Luo Chen continued his exploration within Hebai City.
He began trying to integrate into the local lifestyle, participating in various activities with the residents.
Such as the festival celebrations and farming rituals.
Luo Chen discovered that although Hebai City was not large, the residents here lived harmoniously, filled with mutual help and affection.
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Noon.
Hebai City, East District.
At this moment, Luo Chen was silently standing at the edge of a farmland.
His expression was calm, watching the hardworking farmers in the fields and the playful, innocent children running around.
On his otherwise unwaveringly calm face, a smile that he himself hadn’t noticed inevitably appeared.
"Big brother, big brother."
"Do you want some sugar-coated haws?"
Suddenly, a little girl with two braids came running excitedly toward Luo Chen.
Perhaps because she thought Luo Chen looked handsome and had an aura that felt very comfortable.
Therefore, she was willing to get close to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen looked down at the little girl, her eyes clear as lake water, her face wearing a pure smile.
He shook his head with a smile: "Thank you, little girl, but I’m not hungry now."
The little girl blinked her big eyes and seemed a bit disappointed, but quickly regained her smile: "Then, big brother, why are you here?"
Luo Chen squatted down, looked at the little girl at eye level, and gently replied: "I’m just here for a casual walk, thinking of getting some fresh air outside."
The little girl tilted her head in thought and then seriously said: "Then big brother, come with me. I’ll take you to see our secret garden!"
Moved by the little girl’s innocence, Luo Chen smiled and nodded: "Alright, lead the way."
The little girl merrily took Luo Chen’s hand and cheerfully led him deeper into the farmland.
Through verdant rice fields, they arrived at a small garden surrounded by tall trees.
The garden was filled with all kinds of flowers, colorful and fragrant.
"This is our usual playground, big brother, do you like it?"
The little girl tilted her head up, expectantly looking at Luo Chen.
Luo Chen took a deep breath, savoring the garden’s tranquility and beauty, and nodded: "It’s indeed beautiful. Thank you for bringing me here."
At that moment, a gentle voice came from behind: "Xiaohua, you brought a guest again, huh."
Luo Chen turned around to see a middle-aged woman walking over with a smile.
She was dressed in simple farm clothes, but her face glowed with kindness.
The little girl happily ran over and hugged the woman’s leg: "Mom, this is big brother. He wants to learn about our lifestyle."
The woman smiled and patted the little girl’s head, then turned to Luo Chen: "Sir, you must be from afar, right?"
Luo Chen politely nodded: "Yes, I am Luo Chen, from a distant place, curious about everything in Hebai City."
The woman chuckled: "Hebai City is small, but people here live happily. We welcome travelers like you to learn about us."
Luo Chen gratefully replied: "Thank you for your welcome. I will respect the customs and habits here and won’t disturb your lives."
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