This immortal was clearly ordinary, yet he was unusually confident.

As soon as Zheng Zhuang finished speaking, everything in the courtyard seemed to freeze.

Qin Qianqian and Niu Daben felt as if they were bound by an invisible force, unable to move even a finger.

Qin Qianqian's sword, which was aimed at Niu Daben, stopped in mid-air. The roots of the peach tree also remained in their original position, and even the water droplets dripping from the roots seemed to freeze.

Zheng Zhuang shook his head, gently brushed aside Qin Qianqian's flying sword, and then waved his hand to dispel the immobilization spell.

"call!"

Qin Qianqian sheathed her sword, panting, and said:

"Senior, that Mercedes is absolutely despicable!"

Niu Daben immediately retorted:

"My lord, you saw it yourself, it was clearly this wretched peach tree that did this!"

Zheng Zhuang covered his nose and said:

"Alright, go and clean up! From today onwards, Qianqian will stay in the room on the right. As for Daben... you can choose a room yourself! I have to go out for a while."

"Senior, where are you going? Let me accompany you!" Qin Qianqian asked hurriedly.

"Does Your Majesty need a carriage for your journey? I'll go prepare it right away," Niu Daben declared, not to be outdone.

"You all stay home and clean the house properly. I'm going out for a stroll by myself."

Zheng Zhuang gave an instruction and then stepped out the door.

With accommodations secured, Zheng Zhuang did not forget the main purpose of his trip.

"Xiuer, your sister is also a fox demon, how could she appear in the mortal world?"

"I don't know either, perhaps my sister is just being playful."

Zheng Zhuang thought for a moment and realized that the most urgent task was to find the painter.

There were still many people lingering around, all drawn by the peach blossoms. Zheng Zhuang had set up a simple maze nearby, which ordinary mortals could not enter.

The reason he didn't cover up the strange phenomenon was to lure other cultivators over.

He had just emerged from the ancient tomb and was still unfamiliar with many aspects of this world, especially those related to the cultivation world.

If any cultivators happen to pass by this place, it will be a good opportunity to investigate.

Zheng Zhuang used a trick to sneak up on the street without anyone noticing.

Because of the unusual phenomenon of the peach tree, there were many more people in this area than usual.

Zheng Zhuang walked into his restaurant, where Zheng Huiwan was tidying up with her staff.

Although everything remains the same due to the change of ownership, Zhengzhuang still ordered a temporary suspension of business today.

The restaurant's decor was decent, but Zheng Zhuang was still not entirely satisfied with some aspects, so he asked the staff to make some adjustments.

When Zheng Huiwan saw Zheng Zhuang enter, she quickly went to greet him:

"Master, look, the positions here have all been rearranged according to your request, and this area too..."

Zheng Zhuang waved his hand and said:

"I trust you to handle things. I've come over to tell you a few things."

"First, from now on, reserve one of the private rooms on the second floor each day. I'll occasionally come here for meals. If I don't come, have someone deliver the food to the courtyard."

A boss should act like a boss!

Zheng Huiwan nodded: "That's how it should be!"

"Secondly, starting tomorrow, the restaurant will be renamed 'Peach Blossom Restaurant,' and the price of the private rooms on the second floor with a direct view of the peach blossoms will double."

"Also, later you can go to the yard and get some peach blossoms to make 'peach blossom wine,' but it's limited each day and can't be sold in excess."

Zheng Zhuang thought to himself, "Why not take advantage of my popularity?"

Zheng Huiwan naturally noticed the commotion just now; that peach tree was the one in the east family's yard.

Zheng Huiwan had suspected something when she ate at Zhengzhuang, and now it has been confirmed that her new employer is no ordinary person.

He had heard that the Grand Preceptor of Cangyue Kingdom was a god-like figure, and his new employer was very likely to be that kind of extraordinary person as well.

He was very happy; the more extraordinary the new employer, the more hopeful he felt.

But he was smart and didn't ask too many questions. He would tell his employer what they wanted him to know.

Zheng Huiwan nodded quickly in agreement:

"Don't worry, boss. I will also instruct these workers not to reveal your identity to outsiders."

Zheng Zhuang nodded in satisfaction, and then said:

"I'll leave the business to you. If you encounter any trouble, you can go to my maid, and she will handle it properly."

Although Zheng Huiwan was somewhat surprised, she still agreed.

"Do you know who the best painter in this city is?" Zheng Zhuang asked.

Zheng Huiwan thought for a moment, then said apologetically:

"Qu Liang City has many scholars and writers. It is said that there is no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts. I only know a few words, so I am not very clear about this aspect."

"However, you could ask around Wenqu Street; students from Quliang Academy often hang out there."

Zheng Zhuang noted down the location of Wenqu Street. Seeing that it was getting late, he was afraid that he would not be able to find it if he went there now, so he decided to go early the next morning and went out for a stroll.

Quliang City has good public security, so there is no curfew.

After walking for a while, the streets were brightly lit and bustling with people.

Looking at the bustling crowd, Zheng Zhuang felt a sense of loneliness.

He thought he had grown accustomed to solitude during his nine years in the ancient tomb, but unexpectedly, a deep longing for home quietly welled up within him.

My family and friends, how are you all?

Zheng Zhuang subconsciously turned back and unknowingly walked into a small alley.

A sharp cry pulled him back to reality; it was a pack of large dogs tearing at something.

As Zheng Zhuang approached, the pack of dogs all turned to look at him.

Zheng Zhuang saw the pack of dogs surrounding a small dog. The dog had many wounds on its body, but it still stood up bravely.

The puppy also saw Zhengzhuang, and its eyes showed a look of vigilance.

Zheng Zhuang couldn't help but smile slightly. The puppy looked somewhat like the husky from his previous life, except that its ears were slightly larger and its eyes were light red, unlike anything he had seen before.

Seeing that Zheng Zhuang made no move, the pack of dogs turned their heads again, preparing for the next round of attack.

The puppy barked a few times, trying to make a fierce expression, but it had no effect whatsoever.

Zheng Zhuang sighed and took a step forward.

The dogs seemed to be stimulated by something, and they all lay down, wagging their tails incessantly.

Mr. Puppy paused for a moment, then took a deep look at Zhengzhuang, before quickly weaving through the pack of dogs and running into the depths of the alley.

Zheng Zhuang shook his head and chuckled, but did not stop it, letting it go.

"A demon? Interesting!"

Zheng Zhuang ignored the trembling dogs and slowly walked away into the distance...

The puppy finally escaped the pack and ran as fast as it could.

It crossed two streets before finally letting out a sigh of relief, making sure the pack of dogs wasn't chasing it.

It burrowed into a hidden woodpile, licked its wounds, and then fell into a deep sleep.

At this moment, the moon was gradually covered by dark clouds, and the area around the woodpile slowly darkened. The puppy's form gradually began to change in its sleep, and before long, it turned into a boy of about ten years old!