Legend of the Heavenly Fruit
Eps. 108 — Imperial Capital
After two days of being tossed in the water, the ship Zhou Yuan was riding on finally reached one of the ports in the capital.
Zhou Yuan got off the ship with the other passengers, not forgetting that the horse with him was also taken down.
The atmosphere of the ship felt awkward including Zhou Yuan who felt it, this was related to Grandpa Bai's whereabouts.
After seeing his strength, Zhou Yuan felt disinclined to meet the Grandfather let alone afterwards Grandpa Bai never came out of his room again until their ship docked.
"Yuan'er, thank you for buying me a meal and paying for this ship, you're such a kind-hearted young man..." Grandpa Bai patted Zhou Yuan on the shoulder, laughing.
"Together Senior, I also thank you for your previous help." Zhou Yuan smiled awkwardly, giving his respect.
"No need to think about Yuan'er." Grandpa Bai smiled widely then turned his head towards the crew. "On the subject of pirates, I hope you didn't spread it? I'd be happy if you kept that a secret." Grandpa Bai smiled meaningfully which made the crew and the owner break out in cold sweat then nodded quickly.
"Ah, it's a pity that we met briefly Yuan'er but that's okay, I'm quite happy to be able to get acquainted with you..." Grandpa Bai laughed. "At the same time it's not a real farewell, I'm pretty sure fate will bring us together again, Yuan'er..."
"It's an honor to see Senior again." Zhou Yuan smiled, nodding.
The meeting he had with Grandpa Bai added motivation to him. After seeing the attack of the sword energy of Grandfather Zhou Yuan so wanted to practice again and increase his strength.
Grandpa Bai then took his leave and left the harbor, Zhou Yuan watched as Grandpa Bai's back began to disappear from his sight.
"Our Yuan brother will also be saying goodbye, my brother and I will have to go somewhere before entering the capital..." Huang Li conveyed his intention.
Although Huang Li and Qiyao had the same goals as Zhou Yuan, the affairs of the two were different in the capital. Zhou Yuan nodded, letting the two twin girls go first.
Now all that was left was Zhou Yuan, Xi Jinxue and his guards.
"I guess it's just the two of us, Brother Yuan, let's get into the city gate." Xi Jinxue.
"Miss Xi, don't you see anything strange in this harbor?" Zhou Yuan asked looking around.
Xi Jinxue and his bodyguards looked around and realized that there were no ships in this port other than the one they were traveling on.
"Is this related to the pirates earlier Brother Yuan?" Ask Xi Jinxue.
"I also think so, it seems like the pirates we destroyed earlier intended that no ship would reach the capital." Zhou Yuan judged this because the port they were in should be large enough to house dozens of ships.
Xi Jinxue's expression suddenly became anxious, there must be some ill will from the actions of that One-Eye Pirate.
Realizing the girl's anxiety, Zhou Yuan felt guilty. "Miss Xi, I don't think you need to worry, whatever the reason is that no one is crazy enough to commit a crime in the capital."
Near the port where Zhou Yuan's ship stopped, the city's walls were clearly visible. This port is arguably integrated with the capital area as well.
Without speaking again Zhou Yuan and Xi Jinxue entered the capital and issued their identities while at the city gate.
"I haven't been to Altaris for a long time, the last time I was a kid..." Xi Jinxue muttered as he began to slowly step into the city.
The city of Altaris was the name of the Imperial Capital of the Moon. It was the largest city in its territory, the most populous, and the most advanced city in the entire Moon Empire.
The city of Altaris is not only a destination for many warriors stop by, the city is also a center of attention for some ordinary people to wander around here.
It is not surprising that every year thousands of visitors flock to the capital, making it the most populous city.
When Zhou Yuan first saw the city of Altaris in his first life, everything had changed a lot as he saw it, which was certain that the city had turned more advanced with many tall buildings.
"Isn't that the imperial palace?" Zhou Yuan pointed out the tallest building in the city.
Xi Jinxue turned his head in the direction Zhou Yuan pointed at before nodding. "True brother Yuan, there is a big meeting place to be held."
Zhou Yuan frowned, even though it was far from the palace. He could see the Jiang Family residence was huge.
The area of his family residence looked small when compared to the Jiang Family, it was no wonder that the family was the number one Noble Family in the Moon Empire be it its influence, power, or territory.
Zhou Yuan, Xi Jinxue and his escort headed straight for the Imperial palace, stepping deeper into the city, Zhou Yuan looked around the city from his horse.
"Hm, didn't you say the imperial government would set up a meeting, why aren't there welcome events or the like for the guests to come?" Zhou Yuan saw no decorations for welcome around the city.
"Actually even though it was called a big meeting, this meeting was arguably a secret so as much as possible the Empire did not stand out especially until it welcomed the guests..."
Xi Jinxue said the big gathering only involved leaders, Jinxue was an exception for a reason his father could not attend the important meeting.
This great gathering of only a few people knew about it, which was why the girl was quite surprised when she heard Huang Li could figure out this meeting.
"So that's why when we talk, you tell your bodyguards to keep our distance?"
"Right Brother Yuan, they didn't even know that the reason they were assigned here was because it was related to the meeting."
Not long after that Zhou Yuan's entourage arrived at the entrance of the Imperial palace residence. The guards who served in the palace were very strict, ordinary identification marks would not be able to enter.
"Stop, show your identity if you want to enter the palace!" The guard stopped Zhou Yuan, Xi Jinxue and the others.
Xi Jinxue showed the invitation card for the meeting from the Emperor, the guards did not need to check anymore and directly let the girl in. They have been given such instructions by their superiors so that whoever carries the card must be immediately welcome to enter the palace.
As for Zhou Yuan, he gave a letter as a sign that the emperor had invited him here.
"Wait a minute, the matter of this letter I have to ascertain its authenticity first." One of the guards went to report the letter to the Emperor, not long after that the guard came back but this time with someone.
"During not meeting Yuan'er, you seem to have made rapid progress huh?" Grandfather Jiang smiled gently, he immediately greeted Zhou Yuan at the entrance.