CHAPTER 1441: CHAPTER 1142: A CHANCE ENCOUNTER

"Hong Zhi? What are you doing here?"

Seeing Yang Hongzhi eating with Xiao Hei and others on the street-side bench, Feng Yuan exclaimed in surprise, while Agunas glanced at Feng Yuan puzzledly and said,

"What’s wrong? Is it strange for him to eat here?"

"Not really, it’s just that I remember there wasn’t a situation where I met them here before. Never mind, maybe it was just an illusion, let’s not overthink."

Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said, but in his rush he didn’t notice Agunas’s relieved expression after hearing his words. Long Boduo looked at Agunas and said,

"Did you deliberately hint at this matter?"

"More or less, if the future is predetermined, it’s a big deal. But for now, it seems it’s really just a coincidence."

Agunas said, wagging his tail, while Long Boduo pursed his lips and said,

"You folks in the Time Series always have so many bothersome affairs. The Netherworld is simpler; nothing requires so much thought."

Glancing at Long Boduo, Agunas didn’t say anything. After a moment, Long Boduo couldn’t help but say,

"Do you think we should find a way to bring in a few more Time Series Divine Beasts to help ease your burden?"

Rolling his eyes, Agunas said helplessly,

"Are you sure that’s not adding trouble for us? If too many Time Series Divine Beasts gather, they’ll just interfere with each other, and who knows what might happen then."

"That seems to be the case. Oh well, this is something for you and Lorraine Tower to worry about, not me."

Whistling, Long Boduo walked toward Feng Yuan, hands behind his head in a care-free manner. Seeing this, Agunas shook his head and said nothing.

"Did you get tired from exploring and come here to find some food? I remember you guys ate quite a lot before, right? Want me to recommend some tasty snacks with smaller portions?"

After listening to Yang Hongzhi explain why they were there, Feng Yuan smiled and said, acting like a local expert,

"I know all the snacks around here~ I know what’s good to eat~"

"Weren’t you also new to this place just like us?"

Chuckling softly, Najia said to Feng Yuan. Although Agunas’s request puzzled it, the matter Agunas mentioned shouldn’t be taken lightly. However, from the looks of it, what Long Boduo said was probably true: it was just a misunderstanding. To be safe, it didn’t let Yang Hongzhi say that it was its idea to come and eat here.

Although it didn’t understand what Najia intended to achieve, Yang Hongzhi wouldn’t refuse Najia’s request, not to mention Feng Yuan didn’t inquire further.

"Hehe, I’ve known this place inside out for a while now. Call me the Great Seer~"

Saying this proudly, Feng Yuan looked at Yang Hongzhi, who smiled wryly and said,

"Didn’t you say not to use premonition-type ultimate moves unless necessary? Why are you letting Agunas assist you with this?"

"Did what? Wait, are you talking about this? Hehe~ that was just a fluke, and anyway, it wasn’t really Agunas lending a hand~"

Scratching his head, Feng Yuan said awkwardly. He forgot Yang Hongzhi and the others didn’t know about his abilities. For an ordinary human to wield the power of time, it seemed a bit too extraordinary, so after a moment of hesitation, Feng Yuan just went along with Yang Hongzhi’s assumption and pinned everything on Agunas.

Agunas merely rolled his eyes and didn’t dispute it, since it was also a way to protect Feng Yuan. If his abilities were known, some reckless people might set their sights on him.

In their eyes, the human Feng Yuan was far less threatening than the Divine Beasts. Besides the group of Divine Beasts, there was nothing else, and Feng Yuan’s currently displayed strength was just around the Legendary Level. At this level, even hunters and those peculiar illegal organizations wouldn’t be afraid of him. Yet, because he always had Divine Beasts around, they wouldn’t bother him lightly.

"Where’s Xiao Hui? Not letting it out?"

Looking around, Feng Yuan asked curiously. Examining Feng Yuan, Yang Hongzhi didn’t know what to say.

"I’d like to let it out, but there’s not enough space here. Even with shape-shifting, there’s a limit."

Sighing, Yang Hongzhi lamented. Actually, Ah Mu could usually accompany Qi Chen. Although its size was continuously growing, it hadn’t exceeded that of an average adult after shape-shifting.

However, since it had to care for the Flower Leaf Tree Three Spirit Beasts, it wasn’t suitable to make itself too small. Besides, shape-shifting wasn’t entirely comfortable for Ah Mu, so sometimes it chose to stay in the Spirit Beast Space rather than shape-shift to follow Qi Chen.

And Xiao Hui? Its size was too large—even after shape-shifting, it was still as big as Ah Mu was before shape-shifting. Such a size meant there were numerous areas it couldn’t access.

"Seems like it. How about exploring some snacks together later?"

Glancing at Yang Hongzhi, Feng Yuan couldn’t help but propose. He hesitated for a moment after looking at Najia and said,

"I’m planning to explore this place with Najia, after all, the castle here is very large."

Recalling Najia’s former living environment, Feng Yuan fell silent for a moment, then sighed and said,

"Alright, at least I have Long Boduo and the others for company."

Awkwardly, Yang Hongzhi smiled without explaining. Najia, sitting on Xiao Hei’s head and occasionally feeding it, looked at Feng Yuan and said,

"We could tag along. The castle here is vastly different from Noscarte."

After all, Tiraya City was transformed from an ever-expanding large castle. The original City Lord Mansion areas had long been modified. Compared to ancient castles, this place lost its old charm. Yet, when viewed from the perspective of a city built upon the castle, it had a unique charm.

"Here, compared to a real ancient castle, it feels more like a castle-themed park. Although they’re maintaining those ancient buildings, yet..."

Shaking its head, Najia looked at Yang Hongzhi, not really saying this to spare Feng Yuan’s feelings but genuinely feeling that way. Recalling previous explorations with Najia, it seemed their appreciation of this city was more of a traveler’s admiration. Scratching his head, Yang Hongzhi said,

"Alright, I don’t have anything in particular to buy. However, if I eat too much, I might not digest it properly."

As his words trailed off, Xiao Hei barked excitedly from the side. Najia covered its mouth, chuckling softly, saying,

"You shouldn’t eat too much either. If you gain weight, you’ll have to increase your exercise to lose it."

Upon hearing Najia’s words, Xiao Hei whimpered dramatically, laying on the ground with its tail wagging and looking at Yang Hongzhi pitifully. As for Najia? Since it was sitting on its head, it couldn’t see much.

"Hehe, wouldn’t that make you just like Xiao Ji? But honestly, I feel Xiao Hei is better off a bit chubby. It’s more of a joy to touch~"

Eyeing Xiao Hei, Feng Yuan began to imaginatively envision Xiao Hei’s fluffy form. Hearing Feng Yuan’s thoughts, Xiao Hei couldn’t help but bark at him incessantly. As for hitting him? It didn’t dare, fearing what Najia might do to it, and knowing Feng Yuan’s strength wasn’t weaker than its own. In fact, Feng Yuan’s strength might be far greater.

If it came to a fight, it wasn’t clear who would win.

"Come on, there are some nice sweet candy squares at that shop, and fried red ball burgers there too. Oh, and there’s also..."

Looking at Feng Yuan, Yang Hongzhi wasn’t sure how to comment on how quickly he familiarized himself with the local food options. Meanwhile, Xiao Ji finished coordinating with Big Cat and finally finalized the travel plans. Now, with Agunas getting the itinerary from Big Cat, it started helping them check for any gaps in the plan.

Turning to Feng Yuan, Xiao Ji chirped discontentedly, suspecting that when it was too busy to watch Feng Yuan, that fellow must have spoken poorly of it.

Seeing Xiao Ji’s antics, Feng Yuan understood that Xiao Ji must have wrapped up its matters, so hugging Xiao Ji, he said,

"Let’s go~ time to taste some delicious foods~"

Watching Feng Yuan lead the group on a foodie adventure, Agunas wagged its tail, continuing to use the information at hand to help Xiao Ji and the others scout for potential issues in their itinerary.