Chapter 210: Himeko... When Are You Coming Back?

"Nope!"

Without even thinking, March 7th rejected the idea outright.

"Are you kidding me?!"

"That’s the Wardance Ceremony! If I get up there, I’ll come back covered in bruises!"

"And if I’m really unlucky..."

"I might come back in pieces!"

"No thanks!"

"Then..."

Evan slowly shifted his gaze toward Stelle.

Almost instantly, Stelle ducked behind March 7th and shook her head with complete seriousness.

"I refuse."

"What about you, Dan Heng?"

"I’m just the bodyguard."

Dan Heng answered without hesitation.

"My job is to keep an eye on the three of you."

"I’m not competing."

Evan would be fine.

As an Emanator, there was practically nothing on the Luofu capable of threatening him.

But March and Stelle...

Those two had an uncanny ability to stumble into trouble no matter where they went.

The Stellaron crisis on the Luofu had been proof enough.

"Speaking of which..."

March looked around.

"Didn’t Yanqing say he’d be meeting us here?"

"Where is he?"

Because of the upcoming Wardance Ceremony...

The number of merchants, travelers, and visitors from beyond the Xianzhou had increased dramatically.

The Wardance Ceremony was the grandest festival in the Xianzhou Alliance.

A celebration held only once every long interval.

No one seemed to know its exact schedule.

The historical records simply showed that it had been held seven hundred years ago...

And again four hundred years ago.

For the Xianzhou...

It was one of the greatest events imaginable.

After discussing it for a moment...

The group decided to wait at Pier Twenty-One, where Yanqing would have the easiest time finding them.

The gigantic Loom structure was the most eye-catching landmark nearby.

But before they reached it...

A young voice suddenly called out.

"Excuse me!"

"Please wait!"

March turned around.

"Huh?"

"I think they’re talking to us."

"Judging by their clothes..."

"They look like they’re from Penacony."

Evan glanced over.

A small fluffy tuft perched on top of the girl’s head.

A Pepeshi.

Standing beside her was an intelligent mechanical lifeform.

Both looked like tourists from Penacony.

It seemed the Wardance Ceremony really had attracted visitors from every corner of the galaxy.

Even the usually aloof Pepeshi had come all the way here.

Fortunately...

Penacony had already returned to normal.

Otherwise, leaving the Dreamscape wouldn’t have been nearly this easy.

The Pepeshi girl approached nervously.

"Um..."

"Are the four of you familiar with the Luofu?"

"A little."

Dan Heng nodded politely.

"What can we help you with?"

Before the conversation could continue...

Whispering drifted into Evan’s ears.

March and Stelle had already started making up ridiculous theories again.

"So, March..."

"I told you!"

"We never actually woke up from the dream!"

"Huh?"

"You mean everything after Herta Space Station..."

"And Himeko and Mr. Yang going to investigate that ancient beast..."

"Has all been part of the dream?"

"Exactly!"

"I knew it!"

"E-Eek!"

"Don’t say things like that!"

"You’re scaring me!"

"I’m not jinxing anyth—"

Before Stelle could finish...

Evan stuffed a hand over her mouth.

Then...

Bonk!

A perfect forehead flick landed squarely between her eyebrows.

This wasn’t an ordinary flick.

It was delivered with the strength of an Emanator.

Even Stelle couldn’t help clutching her forehead with teary eyes.

"Quit saying things like that."

"We’re on the Luofu."

"If the generals from the Yaoqing or the Zhuming hear you..."

"They’ll throw both of you into Shackling Prison."

"Shackling Prison?"

Stelle’s curiosity immediately replaced her pain.

"What’s that?"

March leaned over and whispered dramatically.

"It’s where the Xianzhou locks away people who’ve succumbed to mara."

"And dangerous Abominations of Abundance."

"And all kinds of terrifying monsters."

"It’s a really scary place."

Stelle’s eyes lit up.

"That sounds even more interesting!"

She somehow produced the baseball bat she’d "borrowed" from Herta Space Station.

"Bring it on!"

"Rules are made to be broken!"

Meanwhile...

The mechanical tourist finally continued speaking.

"We’re visitors from Penacony."

"You’ve probably heard of it."

"We came to the Luofu hoping to collect interesting dream material."

"What a coincidence!"

March proudly crossed her arms.

"We just came from Penacony!"

Thinking back...

There had been so many unforgettable experiences there.

They had even learned about the three legendary Nameless.

It had been an incredible adventure.

And...

March’s strange "curse" had worked again.

The first suspicious person they met on every planet...

Always turned out to be the villain.

"Perfect!"

The Pepeshi girl clapped happily.

"Then maybe you can recommend some sightseeing spots?"

"You’ve come to the right people!"

March puffed out her chest proudly.

"We’re practically Luofu experts now!"

"The Wardance Ceremony is the biggest attraction these days."

"We’re here for that too."

"I already know about the tournament."

The Pepeshi nodded.

"But the arena hasn’t opened yet."

"I heard it’s been built by converting a retired Xianzhou warship."

"I wonder if it’s even bigger than the Radiant Feldspar?"

"We’ll have to wait until the tournament begins before we can board it."

She smiled awkwardly.

"But before that..."

"We still have work to do."

"So we’d love recommendations."

"We’re looking for experiences you simply can’t find in Penacony’s ordinary dreams."

"Our clients love unique dream bubbles."

Evan rubbed his forehead.

The Radiant Feldspar...

Already belonged to the four people standing right here.

Stelle was literally its captain.

Still...

Compared to the enormous retired Xianzhou warship being used for the tournament...

The Feldspar probably wasn’t larger.

After all...

The Feldspar couldn’t exactly leave Penacony’s Dreamscape.

A Xianzhou warship, on the other hand...

Was a genuine bio-engineered technological marvel.

"Come on, Evan."

March nudged him.

"You’re full of ideas."

"You tell them."

"Hm?"

Both the Pepeshi and the robot looked at him expectantly.

Especially the little Pepeshi.

People always said Pepeshi were incredibly shrewd.

Old Oti certainly fit that stereotype.

But...

The girl standing before him looked adorably clueless.

"I’ve got four travel recommendations."

"Basic."

"Intermediate."

"Premium."

"And..."

"The ultimate experience."

"Would you like to hear them?"

"Yes!"

"Please!"

The little Pepeshi nodded eagerly.

Evan smiled.

"The basic recommendation is Aurum Alley."

"It’s the Luofu’s most famous shopping district."

"Since the Stellaron crisis ended, it’s become lively once again."

"You’ll find traditional opera."

"Street performances."

"Food from across the Xianzhou."

"And just about anything else."

"But..."

"Since you’re looking for unique dream material..."

"It’s honestly not that different from Penacony’s Golden Hour."

"So I’d recommend something better."

"The intermediate choice..."

"Fyxestroll Garden."

"It was originally a beautiful garden realm created by Foxian artisans centuries ago."

"It used to be a peaceful place for visitors."

"But after the recent ghost incidents..."

"The Ten-Lords Commission sent one of its judges to investigate."

"Cloud Knight Sushang also got involved."

"And so did the Luofu’s hottest livestreamer..."

"Guinaifen."

"The premium recommendation..."

"Scalegorge Waterscape."

"No introduction needed."

"It was one of the main battlefields during the Stellaron crisis."

"And one of the sacred homelands of the Vidyadhara."

"You can witness the Ancient Sea for yourself."

"And learn about the Vidyadhara cycle of rebirth."

"And finally..."

"The ultimate destination."

"The summit of the Ambrosial Arbor."

The moment those words left his mouth...

March immediately shot him a glare.

"Scalegorge is one thing."

"But the top of the Ambrosial Arbor?!"

"Are you trying to get people arrested?!"

She quickly turned back to the visitors.

"Fyxestroll Garden!"

"Go there!"

"It’s the Luofu’s most famous supernatural attraction!"

"There are cute little ghost flames floating everywhere."

"It’s actually really fun!"

The Pepeshi looked relieved.

"I’m not personally a fan of horror..."

"But our clients definitely are."

"That sounds perfect."

"We’ll head to Fyxestroll Garden."

"Maybe we’ll see you there later."

After thanking them...

The two tourists happily left.

The instant they disappeared...

March stomped hard on Evan’s foot.

Then glared at him.

"Are you trying to get yourself killed?!"

"That’s the Ambrosial Arbor!"

"If someone hears you..."

"You’ll get thrown into Shackling Prison!"

"So be it."

Evan shrugged.

There’s still a hidden treasure chest over there that I never opened.

Who knows?

Maybe Hoolay left me something nice.

Dan Heng looked toward the crowd.

"I think Yanqing’s here."

Watching the three idiots fooling around...

He could only sigh.

Originally...

He thought it would be him and Evan taking care of the other two.

Instead...

The moment they arrived...

Evan immediately joined March and Stelle in causing trouble.

Poor Dan Heng.

At such a young age...

He had somehow become the team’s exhausted single parent.

Himeko...

When are you coming back?

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