Chapter 1734: Chapter 931: Wait a Moment_2
The old man sat at the table across from Lin Feng and said, "Young man, how old are you? Why are you running to another place during the New Year?"
The girl, about fifteen or sixteen, quickly replied to her father, "Father, the way you’re talking might make big brother upset."
Lin Feng raised his hand, saluted, and said, "Thanks to you for taking me in, I’m grateful, there’s no way I’d be upset." As he spoke, Lin Feng didn’t forget to raise his glass and drink with the old man.
The old man, happy after a drink, smiled at his daughter and said, "Alright, alright, I won’t ask then."
Lin Feng couldn’t say much; his current identity might involve others, so he just listened to the father and daughter talk and ate some bacon himself.
"It’s better for them to know nothing; this way they won’t be harmed." Hua Shengmi said to Lin Feng.
Lin Feng thought the same and nodded in agreement.
The girl said to Lin Feng, "Big brother, there’s a lantern festival in Liuzhou City tomorrow, it’s very lively. I’ve already arranged to go with the women from the village to watch it, would you like to join us?" She spoke with restraint.
The old man looked at the two of them, seeming to hope Lin Feng would agree.
Lin Feng had only attended large lantern festivals in Peace City, and at this moment, with no one close by, it was fine to spend the Spring Festival with them. He cheerfully replied, "Sure, I also like watching lantern festivals."
The next day, Liuzhou City was extremely bustling and lively, with crowds of people, truly having the flavor of the New Year’s celebration.
The streets were adorned with decorations, with lion dances, drumming, and gongs.
At this time, the lantern decorations in the Liuzhou City square were mostly completed; it was now the finishing stage, just waiting for everyone to come and enjoy them at night.
Speaking of the security in Liuzhou City, it was simply excellent; the city defenses were extremely tight and orderly, protecting the whole of Liuzhou City well, fearing someone might cause trouble during the New Year’s festival.
Lin Feng and the girl accompanied the village women to Liuzhou City, lively and noisy.
It was at this point that a candied haw vendor walked by, and the women called out, "Vendor, come, bring us a few sticks."
The vendor, also looking very happy, recognized these women: "Snow Girl, Chun Mei, why are you here?"
"We’re here to watch the lantern festival in the city; why didn’t you return to the village during the New Year and are selling candied haws instead?" Snow Girl said to the vendor.
The vendor laughed and said, "Well, it’s the New Year, earning a bit more money to buy a better New Year celebration for the family."
Since they were acquaintances, the vendor didn’t charge any money, handing each of them a candied haw stick.
Lin Feng also received a stick, feeling a bit embarrassed but at a loss, after all, one should blend in.
After that, they also visited many places, including mask sellers, lantern sellers, and fabric vendors, where the girls picked fabric they liked to take home and make clothes.
Noticing the girl hadn’t bought any fabric, Lin Feng asked her, "How come everyone in the village bought some, but you didn’t?" Lin Feng asked casually, which unintentionally touched the girl’s feelings.
It’s not that she didn’t want to buy, she just couldn’t. She pursed her lips, a bit embarrassed, and said to Lin Feng, "My father is not well and often buys medicinal herbs, so I save a bit to show filial piety."
Lin Feng didn’t say anything, just sighed before joining them to set up the lanterns at the square.
But what Lin Feng didn’t expect was that, upon arriving at the square, there was a shop at the street corner hosting a large event, attracting many people to come and watch.
A staff member seemed to have discovered something, his expression mixed with surprise and joy, quickly turned to the director behind him and said, "Quick, look, isn’t that Lin Feng? How is he here?"
Another crane-haired man also saw him, mouth agape, somewhat in disbelief, quickly responding to the staff, "What! You mean Lin Feng who sought refuge with the Demon Sect? Quickly spread the news to the Hall Master..."
Upon hearing the crane-haired man’s words, the staff hurriedly rushed upstairs, seeming intent on reporting this news to the Hall Master.
The Hall Master, upon hearing the news, was somewhat in disbelief, pacing upstairs with shock.
He opened his mouth, anxious, "Could the masked men already have set their sights on Liuzhou?"
On the street, the Hall Master appeared mature and composed, not like the crane-haired man’s panic. He approached the crowd, people naturally parted, as he stood in front, observing Lin Feng’s group closely. After a while, he muttered, "The ones around Lin Feng are just ordinary girls..." As he spoke, a determined expression spread on his face.
As night quickly fell, Liuzhou’s bustling streets adorned with countless lanterns, hung by ropes across the street, while the formal lantern festival had not officially begun.
At some unknown moment, the square erupted with fireworks, their brilliant colors lighting up the sky.
Lin Feng and others were still at a street-side teahouse drinking tea. As Lin Feng paid for the tea, Snow Girl called to everyone, "Quick, the lantern festival is starting."
Several girls giggled and followed, as the girl pulled Lin Feng and headed outside.
Lin Feng smiled and followed along.
They arrived at the square stage, where a host came forward to announce, "Welcome to Liuzhou! Here at the city center, our beloved City Lord has financed this year’s grand lantern festival!"
Then a noble official, representing the City Lord, stepped onto the stage; the official, full of righteous vigor, looked impressive and joyful.
"Dear parents from the city, this year’s festival features dragon lanterns, beast lanterns, and various auspicious animal figurines. Now, please proceed inside to enjoy them."
Then everyone moved toward the entrance of the lantern festival, where not only lanterns could be enjoyed but also the guessing of lantern riddles.
The Hall Master also hosted a riddle-guessing event, and Lin Feng and his group happened to arrive.
The Hall Master saw Lin Feng approaching and said, "Come, come, guess the riddle while watching the lanterns."
The girl became interested, quickly pulling Lin Feng forward.
Several villagers were busy with themselves at the festival, leaving only Lin Feng and the girl in front of the Hall Master.
The setup here was festive, in front of a pavilion labeled Hundred Treasure Pavilion.
Lin Feng was curious; what treasure could a mortal city hold?
Lin Feng stepped forward and asked the Hall Master, "How do you guess the treasures here?"
The Hall Master chuckled and said, "Good question, young lad; we have a seven-layered Secret Realm in our Hundred Treasure Pavilion."
After speaking, the Hall Master used a spell to display a screen of light, filled with treasures.
Those present watched the multitude of treasures, eyes nearly popping out; this was no Hundred Treasure Pavilion but rather a Treasure Hall.
The Hall Master smiled faintly and continued explaining, "The treasures in the Hundred Treasure Pavilion are splendid, and the pavilion itself is a treasure."
Someone below shouted, "What do you mean, the pavilion itself is a treasure?"
Upon hearing the enthusiastic reactions below, the Hall Master smiled contentedly and continued speaking, "Exactly! The Hundred Treasure Pavilion can transform fake treasures into real ones, stones into Spirit Pills, and more. Our game is simple: you must use your eyesight and courage to pick real ones to take with you. Each person can only pick one item and enter once."
Liuzhou City was crowded at this time, filled with people attending the lantern festival.
They were all excited and eager, as if everyone wanted to try their luck at the Hundred Treasure Pavilion.
