As the old saying goes, A hundred steps after meals can keep you healthy. So Ah Jun and the others followed the Emperor and his wife, strolling and chatting... But Xiao Xi was left at the back of the group, looking troubled—unusually so.
After all, it was too much of a strain on the little fat mans nerves, but at the moment, he was a little out of character--Ah Jun and Ning er looked at and cared about their companions condition.
However, Xiao Xi smiled in fascination, then suddenly pushed his hand forward, as if he had found a treasure, and shouted loudly to divert his eyes...
Then, a group of horses with unusual looks were running happily in a patch of unusual green grass. At this moment, Ah Jun realized that they were called sky passengers, the sky beasts.
In the forest of illusion, the wildebeests, when they reach adulthood, usually evolve into a new form--their single horn on the forehead gradually disappears and is replaced by a pair of super wings that help them fly.
As a result, he became the royal air force captain, but only a limited number of aircraft could be requisitioned, since the two men were not easy to deal with.
"Brother Law, do you remember the plane we flew for the first time..."
"Um!"
"Come on, lets go see?"
"Wow... Jellygrass, how did you end up here? Ah, so plump and tender, so delicious—ugh, what are you doing..."
"Ah! Come on!"
...
Just as Ah Jun had just answered Xiao Xis call and they were all gazing at the herd of horses, that chubby little fellow suddenly darted ahead on his own, starting to study the horses treats—oh, this kids got a different mind... The difference between what he saw and what Ah Jun and the others saw was just plain astonishing!
In the end, even the little princess who had wanted to pull Yuwen Law to see the celestial beast could not help but turn back and make a sarcastic remark, and then left the team with satisfaction.
Of course, its not surprising that jelly grass grows here, after all, the horses like it so much that they cant walk without eating it every day--but what Xiao Xi is thinking now is still different from that of Ah Jun. Since there is jelly grass here, why bother?
So he boldly made a request to the Emperor to pull weeds—sound reasonable, so reasonable that ordinary people would consider it a duty, a good boy. But to want to touch such a rare treasure was not a commendable thing.
The Emperor looked at the Empress with difficulty, and had to smile awkwardly, without saying anything. The Empress, on the other hand, looked stern and repulsed, and her eyes had clearly expressed it.
Well... thats great. Thank you, uncle. Ah, if this grass is made into spices, it must be a secret recipe!
"Well, this, child, are you serious, or look at that..."
Hey, Xiao Xi... Stop watching, or youll miss the New Years Eve dinner again!
"Ah... No way! You can only enjoy the chefs signature reunion eight-treasure rice at the New Years Eve dinner every year. Hurry up, brother!"
— Well... how on earth does this kids brain work? Not only is it weird, but its also extremely erratic!
Fortunately, when it comes to the allure of food for a foodie, its definitely more irresistible than the ingredients themselves. At Ah Juns sudden reminder, Xiao Xi instantly snapped out of it, abandoning her current obsession to choose her favorite. This also made the embarrassed Emperor feel much more at ease!
At this time, not far from the children, it can be vaguely seen that there is a group of retro modern buildings, which is the shipping center of the imperial city--Zijing Deling Airport.
Contrary to common perception, the means of transportation here are not mechanical devices made of steel and iron, but the creatures that Ah Jun has just seen, the celestial beasts.
As for the airports scale, you can probably guess it—think of it as a sprawling complex with a customer service center, a horse stable, a command post, and other high-end facilities... But what surprised Ah Jun most was the presence of a duty-free shopping mall where he could buy local specialties.
After all, the provinces now appear united, yet they remain independent, so issues like tariffs and taxes—among other details—cannot be avoided. Moreover, the royal familys wealth doesnt come out of thin air; its all part of the overall revenue!
But for Ah Jun, he had no time to worry about these politics... Whats the point of making things so complicated for a child? He was exempt from taxes.
Right now, his mind was on the gifts for Lan er... and for his two younger sisters. He also needed to buy one more thing—the special Peking roast duck, the delicacy hed mentioned in the letter and just tasted.
Though unable to give it directly to his dear friend, Ah Jun insisted on sharing it with his family. From childhood, this thoughtful boy cherished sharing with loved ones. Even the extra snacks provided by the school were always kept at home for him to enjoy with his eldest sister, brother-in-law, and younger sister—sometimes even when the portions were just a tiny bit.
Just like the chocolate bars that other students can easily grab in one bite, Ah Jun would also hoard them at home. Though his classmates would tease him, Ah Jun didnt care. Then, the whole family would share the treats, each taking a little bite.
— The scene looked a little poor, but in fact, they were warm in their hearts.
As for that close pen pal, Ah Jun thought he might invite her to the Zijing flagship store for a meal and a face-to-face meeting. Hmm... How cunning is that? Not really, since even though these two kids have become his closest confidants, he still cant grasp such emotions.
The force that took root in Ah Juns body since childhood has now been well controlled. But the resulting physical and mental defects cannot be easily repaired!
"Here we are, children! Oh, old man, you have been here long?"
—— uncle ?
Following the emperors footsteps, after a while, Ah Jun and his team arrived at an open indoor training ground. The ceiling was about 3-5 stories high, which was impressive.
At that moment, he heard a call. Ah Jun saw that the Emperor was greeting a young man and calling him "old man" --well, well, this degree of age reversal is too much.
"Um? What about the horse... how is it doing?"
"Hi, dont even mention it. For some reason, he doesnt even like me today, haha... Hmm? Hes..." Seeing this, the middle-aged man quickly approached, chatted for a few moments, then turned his gaze to Ah Jun and asked in confusion.
Oh, grandpa, you can call me Ah Jun!
So, as a good boy, Ah Jun naturally responded politely, but as for the way he addressed the other person, the boy was also clever enough to borrow the words of the elders--after all, even the emperor called him "old man", so I cant call him "old man" either?
Grandpa? Xiao Jun? Hes only two years older than me. You look so old!
"Well... thats because you call me that!"
Oh, yes, look at me—come on, Xiao Jun, let me introduce him... Hes the chief commander here, Boyue, though he does look like an old man... Oh, just kidding—what about you? You should call him Uncle...
--Ah, I see. I was mistaken...
"Uncle Yue, ok, I just misunderstood it, sorry!"
Oh... no harm done, child--its his fault!
"Well, youre still the same old man, like to count things up. Oh, where is it?"
—Who is it? Why, the Emperor keeps bringing it up... It sounds like something important, but what does it have to do with us going home...
"Ah Jun, Ning Er, look!"
" thats ..."
"Red Hare!"
Suddenly, Xiao Xis shout broke A Juns mood... He looked around and saw a special horse running towards the crowd not far away.
With a towering, muscular frame and skin as red as charcoal, he glowed as if radiating light during his run—whether from the dance of his mane or the effect of some unique ability. In any case, he looked like a spark, much like the charcoal in that pot.
— It looks like its the legendary Blood-Sweating Heavenly Horse ... But heres the catch: Why is Xiao Xi so certain? Did he forget his invisibility just now?
"Ha ha, Cao Cao is coming! Come on, lets go outside!"
Oh... home, lets go, Ning er, Ah Jun, Ive never sat like this before!
"Children, go and pick out a special protective suit, and then go to the other side... We are waiting for you there. Come on, Ah Jun!"
"Um... Oh? Good!"
—Why did the Emperor only send Xiao Xi and Ninger? Then I... Ah? Ah, hello, Red Hare!
"Well... thank you, Im all right, lets go!"
Although the air transport of the Guardian world is not so dangerous, after all, the Sky Beast is not a machine, its ability is enough to protect the safety of passengers, in addition, there will be a pilot escort...
Yet the sky remains a realm of freedom for certain species. We lack the ability to fly, not even a single invisible wing. Thus, we must take every precaution—though for a select few guardians, such precautions might be unnecessary. Consider Tadong, for instance, which allows you to walk through the air. Isnt that amazing?
So the Emperor specifically told the children to pick their favorite suit. The royal familys equipment was naturally rich and varied--but there was no suit for Ah Jun. Strange, was it because of his identity as the son of fate that he didnt even need a protective suit?
At this moment, when the child was confused, he suddenly felt a strange warmth on his cheek. It was the horse just now, the famous blood-sweating grade of the horse, the Red Rabbit.
-Hey, it doesnt matter, theres always another way!
So Ah Jun had to interact with the horse and comfort himself while silently following everyone to the tarmac--but what the boy did not know was that at that moment, in the dark somewhere in the distance, there was a pair of eyes filled with red light, staring at him!
"Ah Jun, how about that? Not bad!"
"Um!"
"Ah Jun..."