The most melodramatic rebirth in history

Chapter 55 First Visit to Luoyang City

Luoyang City stretches out into the distance, seemingly endless.

The uniform green tiles and gray stone walls stretch for miles as far as the eye can see.

Faintly visible are the figures of people in the town and wisps of smoke rising from chimneys, like a simple and warm rural painting.

This time, at the hour of Wei (1-3 PM), is also known as the hour of Ri Die (日跌).

On a high, windward slope near Luoyang City, stood six figures: five men and one woman.

The three men at the head of the group were all very elegant and were Feng Ling and his companions who had come from the town of Shilipo.

It is worth mentioning that during this period, in order to continue traveling at high speed, Qi Cheng actually "forgot about the past" and was willing to take out the flying magic carpet.

This really thrilled Feng Ling, allowing him to sit on it and have a good time!

"Finally... I'm back!"

Qi Cheng's eyes were misty as he silently repeated the five words that sounded like a demonic chant. The others listened thoughtfully.

Wow! So beautiful...

Hu Mei'er, being a girl, exclaimed happily, her eyes sparkling. Wang Tao was speechless and secretly nudged her, telling her to be mindful of her image.

"Haha, Miss Hu, that's nothing. Our Sunset City has another unique sight, truly a wonder of the world!"

Zhang Yi laughed heartily, his eyes brimming with pride. What could be more gratifying than seeing one's hometown admired by outsiders?

"If my elder brother hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten!"

Upon hearing this, Qi Cheng was taken aback. Then, he suddenly realized what was happening, and his lips curled up, revealing a proud expression just like Zhang Yi's.

The other people were completely baffled and puzzled by the two's tacit action.

"Oh dear, Second Senior Brother, you and Brother Zhang Yi, stop keeping us in suspense! It's so annoying to only say half the story!" Hu Mei'er said coquettishly, looking at the man with red spots with a resentful expression.

Seeing Hu Meier's behavior, Wang Tao and the others, who had not yet spoken, also cast curious and expectant glances at her.

"Alright, alright! Let Brother Zhang tell you about it!" The man with the red spots smiled and nodded, then exchanged a glance with Zhang Yi.

"The afterglow is ever-present, unchanged through the years!"

Zhang Yi looked up at the sky, his face filled with rapture, as if he could already see the magnificent scene that only appeared at night: "Imagine, the entire vast autumn night sky is filled with a fiery red sunset, how magnificent and beautiful that would be!"

"Hiss!" Upon hearing this, Wang Tao and the other two gasped, imagining the scene in their minds, and couldn't help but show a look of infatuated longing.

Feng Ling remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was slightly startled and secretly amazed.

"Such a beautiful scene can only be preserved and appreciated by my Sunset City for an entire... quarter!"

Zhang Yi came to his senses, calmed himself down, and exclaimed in surprise again.

Even though he had long since taken it for granted, he still couldn't help but admire it whenever he thought about it.

Qi Cheng glanced at the stunned group and added with a smile, "The name 'Sunset' comes from this very reason!"

He also enjoyed the look of longing on everyone's faces. After all, if one's hometown is good, one can hold one's head high and stand tall wherever one goes.

This is probably one of the reasons why some wealthy people who left their hometowns to start from scratch and work hard for decades insisted on returning to their hometowns to develop their businesses!
"Could it be the midnight sun, or the aurora borealis?"

Feng Ling muttered to himself thoughtfully, but upon closer inspection, he felt that none of the descriptions were quite accurate.

Finally, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This Luori City is truly a magical place!

"Let's go! Let's go into town first, settle in at my place as soon as possible, and then go out for some fun tonight!"

Zhang Yi smiled slightly, turned around and led the excited group toward Luoyang Ancient City.

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Outside Luoyang City...

At their speed, they arrived outside Luoyang City in no time and got a glimpse of its scenery.

From the outside, there is a city wall that is more than 20 meters high, like a dutiful guard, firmly surrounding the area within a radius of three kilometers.

However, the city wall was deserted, and the city gate was wide open, allowing the bustling crowds to come and go.

It was only after Zhang Yi's introduction that I learned that decades ago was a period of great upheaval in the division of territories among the powers on the mainland, while Sunset City had enjoyed peace and tranquility since it submitted to the Jade Purity Sect, and was not worried about anyone causing trouble.

Moreover, Sunset City is not without its own guards; they simply rarely venture out and are mostly engaged in rest and recuperation in preparation for any unforeseen events.

“A great place…”

As the crowd thronged through the city gates, they saw rows of green tiles arranged neatly and orderly. The tiles were neither monotonous nor boring; on the contrary, a sense of simplicity and clarity welled up in their hearts, stirring their emotions once again.

"Elegant demeanor..."

Rows of buildings stand side by side. At the joints, lifelike dragon heads are inlaid, symbolizing soaring like dragons!
The pavilion is decorated with various exquisite patterns and characters, which are pleasing to the eye.

For example, phrases like "dragons flying and phoenixes dancing" and "mountains and clear waters"... just hearing the names makes people feel incredibly comfortable.

"Perhaps, settling down in seclusion here would be a very good idea," Feng Ling and the others thought to themselves, already glimpsing the allure of this city.

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Along the way, the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, cheers for acrobatic performances, and leisurely strolls filled the air.

After turning several streets and walking through the bustling crowds, it took almost the time it takes to burn an incense stick.

Finally, Zhang Yi led everyone to stop outside a luxurious mansion.

Above the three-meter-wide, red-painted gate hung a large plaque inscribed with the words "Sun Mansion," and a few white lanterns still lingered on the red-painted pillars.

"Hmm... a funeral?"

Feng Ling and Wang Tao were filled with doubt, while Qi Cheng was startled, as if he had thought of something, and tears welled up in his eyes. "Young Master!"

Upon seeing that the visitor was Zhang Yi, the six middle-aged guards at the gate were delighted. Five of them quickly stepped forward to greet him, while one ran inside to deliver the message.

"Hmm, no need to notify anyone else!" The guard had already vanished before Zhang Yi shook his head helplessly and turned to the crowd, gesturing for them to follow: "Everyone, please follow me!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and followed Zhang Yi into the mansion. Qi Cheng, however, wondered, "Son-in-law? He hasn't married Miss Sun yet, so how can he be called son-in-law?"

Although puzzled, Qi Cheng did not ask immediately. He waited for Zhang Yi to take the initiative to explain to him, after all, the two had been brothers for so many years.

"Oh, it's Yi'er back!"

"This old servant failed to greet you from afar; please forgive me, son-in-law!"

Upon entering the front yard, two surprised voices came from the passageway behind several artificial hills.

Immediately, a young and beautiful woman and an old butler with a white beard appeared on stage, and Zhang Yi quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"Yi'er?" Feng Ling raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "This woman in front of me is so young. It doesn't make sense for her to call me Zhang Yi's mother, but she's calling me that in such an awkward way!"

"Brother, is this your sister-in-law?"

Looking at the beautiful woman who was intimately wiping Zhang Yi's sweat, Qi Cheng tentatively asked, expressing the doubt that Feng Ling and the others had.

“Uh…” Zhang Yi was slightly taken aback, and gently pushed the beautiful woman to the old butler’s side.

Then, Zhang Yi pointed to the two women and introduced them to everyone, saying, "Brother, you've misunderstood. This is our godmother, Ruan Xinrou, and that's our housekeeper, Lao Fu. Do you still remember Lao Fu?"

"Godmother...so young!"

Qi Cheng was taken aback and subconsciously ignored Zhang Yi's last sentence, making the white-bearded old butler, who was nodding and greeting him, extremely embarrassed.

Immediately afterward, Qi Cheng seemed to realize something, and a storm of emotions surged within him. He said incredulously, "Could she be... one of Old Godfather Sun Yunshan's second wives and concubines...?"

Sun Yunshan is the head of the Sun family and also the old city lord who governs Sunset City.

Back then, Qi Cheng and Zhang Yi's sect, the Sulfur Fire Sect, was massacred. The two, who were only twelve years old, managed to escape from the pile of corpses and were adopted as godsons by Sun Yunshan, who came to their rescue.

Although Qi Cheng and Zhang Yi survived, their master and sect were gone, a wound that remained unhealed in their hearts.

Later, Qi Cheng and Zhang Yi both fell in love with Miss Sun Yuyang of the Sun family, which changed their minds.

Unfortunately, one wave subsided only for another to rise.

To avoid a breakdown in the relationship between the three, Qi Cheng, who felt inferior to Zhang Yi, voluntarily withdrew from the competition and, at the age of fifteen, accepted the position of disciple of Elder Luo Bin of the Yuqing Sect, citing "awkwardness in meeting."

After that, they lost contact with each other!
If we're really talking about it, Qi Cheng should also have a place in the Sun family!
"Yi'er, who are these people?"

The beautiful woman glanced at the five people from Qicheng, her eyes flashing slightly, and asked Zhang Yi in a sweet voice. Her naturally charming voice was comparable to that of Hu Mei'er.

If Hu Meier weren't absolutely certain that she had never met Ruan Xinrou, she would almost have thought that Ruan Xinrou was her long-lost twin sister.

“Godmother, let me tell you, these people are... so-and-so and so-and-so.”

Zhang Yi pointed to Feng Ling and the people from Qi Cheng, introducing them one by one. When he mentioned Qi Cheng, the old steward was clearly taken aback, as if he had thought of something.

Then, the old butler exclaimed in surprise, "Are you young master Qi Cheng?"

"Um? Are you Uncle Fu?"

When Qi Cheng heard the old steward speak up, he looked closely at the old face and felt a sense of déjà vu. Then, recalling what Zhang Yi had said, his memories of this person naturally surfaced.

"Yes, yes, it is indeed this old servant!"

"Young Master Qi still remembers this old servant... Oh no, it's wonderful that Young Master is back! The spirit of the Master in heaven will surely be gratified!" Uncle Fu's voice trembled, and his old eyes were filled with tears.

"What did you say? Godfather... is really dead?"

Qi Cheng felt a pang of sorrow in his heart, his nose twitched suddenly, and two tears could no longer be held back.

From the moment he saw the white lantern, he had a bad feeling. Not seeing Sun Yunshan after entering the mansion made him even more anxious.

Now that he has received confirmation from the old butler, he is unwilling to accept this fact at all.

"Ugh!"

Seeing Qi Cheng weeping bitterly, Zhang Yi sighed, feeling a pang of sadness in his heart.

"Big brother, where is Godfather's coffin?" Qi Cheng controlled his emotions, his eyes red as he looked at Zhang Yi: "Take me to pay my respects to Godfather immediately!"

"In the secluded cave on the back mountain..."

"Brother, don't blame me for keeping it from you. I didn't send anyone to deliver the message because I was afraid that you would be so heartbroken after hearing the news that it would interfere with your cultivation!"

As Zhang Yi led the way, he explained to Qi Cheng. Only when Qi Cheng nodded did he feel relieved.

"Are you still treating me like an outsider?"

"My godfather has passed away. Such a big thing has happened, and he actually kept it from me with such a despicable excuse. He really is a good older brother in Qicheng!"

Qi Cheng sneered inwardly, having already given up on Zhang Yi.

As the saying goes: When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

Feng Ling had no choice but to follow the crowd to the back mountain of the Sun family mansion. At worst, he would just symbolically kowtow and pay respects to the deceased.

Anyway, it's not a big deal, and respect for the dead is paramount. Feng Ling isn't so arrogant as to stoop to such a level.

Come on, let the chaos begin! Let the storm rage on! The curtain has been slowly raised on the grand drama, and many more characters are waiting in place.

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