If you traveled back to ancient times, while others ate Guanyin clay, you would actually have giant

With guards accompanying him, Zhou Wu became much bolder and even ate breakfast at a roadside stall.

After finishing breakfast, Zhou Wu got up to go to the theater to check on its recent situation.

Because of the theater's popularity, Nanhai has successfully attracted many young people to travel there. In addition, because Nanhai itself has no winter, it has also become the first choice for the wealthy and powerful to retire and spend the winter there.

Therefore, the theater's current trajectory has completely exceeded Wu Tianji's original plan of simply opening a teahouse to relax.

"Hmph, you built this theater, and now you're just going to pack up and leave?"

As soon as Zhou Wu appeared, he was blocked by Wu Tianji, who kept talking incessantly.

"Hey, isn't that unnecessary? You were the one who said you wanted to open it."

"I was talking about opening a teahouse, the kind that's really easy. Look at it now."

Zhou Wu followed Wu Tianji's gaze and saw that even though it was only past breakfast time, a long queue had already formed at the ticket office.

"Haha, I see that you have the talent to be an actor, unlike you who have wasted your talent."

"You mean I should thank you?"

In fact, Wu Tianji was quite interested in the new profession of acting, especially the cheers and shouts from the audience on stage.

Although she was once very popular at Xingmanlou, it's a completely different story now.

Previously, she was surrounded by men. As we all know, none of them had good intentions, except for Zhou Wu, of course.

But things are different now. People of all ages and genders admire and support her, with even more women than men. This is entirely because everyone recognizes her portrayal of Bai Suzhen.

Even now, when she goes out, she is often called "Lady White Snake" by people, which makes Wu Tianji very happy.

What she's doing now with Zhou Wu is just her pretending to be angry and making a joke.

"No need for thanks, just treat me to a meal next time."

"Okay, I'll treat you tonight. Do you dare to come?"

"Haha, what a coincidence, I have something to do tonight."

"Hmph, coward."

Wu Tianji and Zhou Wu have become very familiar with each other because of the theater incident, which is why Wu Tianji joked with Zhou Wu like that.

Whether it was a joke or not, only Wu Tianji herself knows for sure.

"Sister Wu, you're here."

Suddenly, an awkward voice sounded from behind, though the voice sounded somewhat familiar.

"Xi'er, why are you only arriving now?"

Wu Tianji greeted the other person warmly, indicating that they were very familiar friends.

When Zhou Wu turned around, he saw Jin Xi'er instead. No wonder her Mandarin sounded so awkward.

"Lord Zhou, you're here too?"

"Ah~"

Zhou Wu felt somewhat awkward around Jin Xi'er. Li Tiancheng had sent this top beauty of Gaoli directly without any instructions, so Zhou Wu could only try to keep his distance from her.

"Then you guys get on with your work, I'll be going now."

So as soon as Jin Xier appeared, Zhou Wu started looking for excuses to leave.

Why do I always feel like Lord Zhou is avoiding me?

Watching Zhou Wu's departing figure, Jin Xi'er said in confusion.

If Zhou Wu were still here, he would definitely be shocked by the woman's sixth sense; it was too accurate.

Over the next few days, Zhou Wu went out normally under the protection of his guards, and nothing unusual happened, which finally put his mind at ease.

Just as Zhou Wu was thinking that he was overthinking things, an accident happened.

. . . . . .

Nanhai Theater.

The scheduled performance of "The Legend of the White Snake" has yet to begin, leaving audiences in a state of endless waiting.

Backstage at the theater.

"did you find it?"

"No, we've searched everywhere, but we haven't found anyone."

Everyone backstage was anxiously searching for something.

"The audience in front has started to make a fuss, what's going on?"

The person in charge of the front was so annoyed by the audience that he came backstage to see what was going on.

"Sister Wu has disappeared."

"what!"

The matter of Wu Tianji's disappearance ultimately did not satisfy anyone. She was already a public figure in the South China Sea, and now the boy's disappearance has become known to the world.

City Lord's Mansion.

"What! Wu Tianji has disappeared? What happened?"

Wu Tianji had no relatives or friends in the South China Sea, and Zhou Wu was her closest friend, so she naturally had to tell Zhou Wu about this.

"Nobody knows that Boss Wu was supposed to be in today's performance, but when it was time to go on stage, no one could find her."

The servant's words made Zhou Wu's heart tighten. It seemed that his tension in the past few days was not unfounded. It must be that one-armed man.

"You should not go out during this period. Have people strengthen the guards in the manor."

"Ah."

After the incident, Zhou Wu's first thought was that his family must not suffer any more mishaps. He then sent someone to find Niu Er, Lin Niangzi, Benbo'er, and a group of others.

"Brother, why are you in such a hurry? What do you need us for?"

Niu Er arrived first and asked in a flurry of questions before even entering the door.

"Sir, is it because of Boss Wu's disappearance?"

"How did you know?"

Next was Madam Lin. Zhou Wu was also puzzled; how did Madam Lin know before he even spoke?

"This matter has become the talk of the town; people were talking about it on the way here."

So that's how it is. Not only did Wu Tianji want to rescue him as a friend, but also, with the Nanhai City newly built, if this incident isn't handled properly, it will definitely have a significant negative impact on the development of Nanhai.

“Wu Tianji has indeed disappeared. I suspect she is very likely the one-armed man that Niu Er mentioned before.”

"What? How dare he! If he dares to hurt Boss Wu, I will definitely not let him off the hook."

Wu Tianji is now a national idol. Even Niu Er often goes to the theater to watch plays. When he heard that Wu Tianji had been kidnapped, he immediately expressed his anger.

"Niu Er, order the city gates to be closed immediately. Lin Niangzi, seal off all the sea outlets. You two arrange for people to search the entire city and island for Wu Tianji and the one-armed man."

"Yes."

Just as the two were about to accept their orders and leave, Benbo'er, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

"Um, sir, there's another troublesome matter."

Benbo looked at everyone timidly and whispered.

"What's wrong? Tell me."

"Um, it seems that Jin Xi'er from the capital has also gone missing."

"what!"

Zhou Wu became even more panicked. If it was just Wu Tianji who disappeared, it could be a coincidence or something else. But now that Jin Xier had also disappeared, Zhou Wu guessed that the other party was most likely after him.

Although Jin Xier and he were not close friends, she was a person sent by the emperor. If something happened to her on his territory, even though Zhou Wu was very important to the emperor, Zhou Wu himself would not be able to explain himself.

"Martial law is hereby declared throughout the city. Immediately search for the suspects and locate the two individuals."

"Yes."

Zhou Wu issued the first city lord order since the establishment of Nanhai City.

Two such important people have gone missing, and they're both young women. Zhou Wu didn't dare to imagine what might have happened to them.

Zhou Wu took out the armor that had been sealed away for a long time, put it on with the help of his maid, put on his weapons, said goodbye to his family, and then personally led the team out.

"You must not run around at home."

Having traveled to this era, Zhou Wu's family was always his biggest concern. Only after settling things at home did Zhou Wu feel at ease to leave.

"Husband, be careful."