The cheat system is useless, but I have the strongest living dad.

The buildings in the inner city center are indeed ancient and rustic, with every brick and tile retaining a strong historical trace. Whether it is the huge blue stone castle, the stone garden outside the castle, or some stone buildings nearby, they are all out of place with other buildings.

At the top of the castle, a huge stone dragon is coiled, its eyes bright and lifelike.

Shen Yao wanted to fly closer to see what was happening inside the castle, but as soon as she flew above the circular street outside the castle, she was blocked by a transparent barrier.

It seemed that the castle was off-limits to visitors, so Shen Yao gave up and went to the streets with Feng Yu and Huo Diefei to enjoy the night view of the inner city.

The pale moonlight enveloped Longyuan City, and the New Year's Day lantern parade had begun.

The wide main road was cleared out, and the monks who came to play either stood on both sides of the street or flew in the air on their magical treasures, following the lantern procession.

The first lantern was a dragon lantern, with a majestic dragon head, a long and slender body, a spiky tail, and dragon claws stepping on pearls, exuding an aura of dominance.

The dragon lanterns danced in a grand and impressive display.

Two groups of musicians walked on either side of the dragon lantern, with loud gongs and drums, joyful music, and a festive atmosphere.

Behind the dragon lantern was a tall lantern depicting a monk, wearing a golden crown and robe, with black hair and a jade-like face.

Shen Yao shook Feng Yu's arm and pointed at the cultivator lantern, shouting, "Husband, husband, look at that lantern, doesn't it look like the true god in the mural?"

The immortal lord wearing a white iris mask nodded: "The clothes and accessories are the same, very similar."

The demon cultivator standing behind them chimed in, "You two must be from out of town, right? This is the True God. Every New Year's Day, Longyuan City brings out the True God's lanterns to pray for blessings for Longyuan City."

'He really is a god.' Wearing a fox mask, Shen Yao turned around and nodded to the demon cultivator behind her wearing a wolf mask, saying, 'I understand, thank you.'

The demon cultivator wearing a wolf mask was very enthusiastic: "You're too kind, young lady. After you've seen the lanterns, would you like to go to the West Street in the inner city to watch the dance competition?"

Shen Yao: "A martial arts tournament? A martial arts competition during a major festival? What kind of event is this?"

The demon cultivator wearing the wolf mask immediately realized she had misunderstood: "Hahaha, young lady, you've misunderstood. This dance is not martial arts; it's a dance for dancing."

So it's dancing! Who wouldn't love watching that? Shen Yao asked with great interest, "Let's go see! Where on West Street is it?"

The demon cultivator wearing a wolf mask said, "There's a big theater in the middle of West Street. Tickets are sold at the entrance. You'll see it as soon as you get there."

Shen Yao: "Okay, thank you, big brother."

Demon cultivator: "You're too kind."

Behind the True God Lantern were all sorts of dazzling lanterns. According to the explanations of the demon cultivators around, these lanterns parading through the streets were selected in a lantern selection competition held in the city before the New Year.

The creators of the selected lanterns received generous rewards, especially the top three, who not only received 3,000 Ten-Coins but also had the opportunity to study at the Long family for half a year. Therefore, the lantern selection is highly competitive every year.

"Look! That's Lu Guoguo!" The demon cultivator next to him pointed at the lantern procession and shouted to the female cultivator sitting on the blue and white antler deer lantern, "Guoguo!"

"It's Lu Guoguo!" The streets began to stir, with cultivators shouting at the antler-deer lanterns, "Goddess Guoguo!"

"Miss Deer!"

There were even chants of encouragement: "Who is the most beautiful in Longyuan City? Goddess Guoguo is the most beautiful!"

"Who's the most beautiful in Dragon Abyss City? Goddess Guoguo is the most beautiful!"

"Lu Guoguo, you are the bright moon in my heart, my white moonlight!"

Shen Yao chuckled to herself behind her mask. What a cringeworthy slogan! The world of cultivation gods actually has idol worshippers. Oh no, this world doesn't have stars; they're chasing the moon.

Her gaze shifted to the girl on the antler lantern. The girl was fair-skinned, beautiful, petite, and sweet. Her deer-like eyes were clear and lively, and she had two light blue antlers on her head with small forks that sparkled.

Shen Yao felt a surge of desire; she thought it was adorable and wanted to pinch it.

Hearing the cheers, the girl stood up gracefully and smiled sincerely at the monks on both sides of the street, occasionally making cute gestures, winking and blowing kisses.

Any move she made could elicit cheers, the cheers rising and falling in waves, creating a huge commotion.

This girl is definitely a top star in Longyuan City.

As the lantern passed by Shen Yao, the girl looked at her, her deer-like eyes lingering on her for an unusually long time. Even after the lantern had passed, the girl was still turning her head to look at her, her expression full of curiosity.

"Is she looking at me?" Shen Yao asked Feng Yu and Huo Die.

“Yes, she’s looking at you.” Feng Yu stared at Lu Guoguo, who had already turned around on the lantern, but her gaze was still fixed on Shen Yao.

Huo Die also affirmed, "I am indeed looking at you."

Shen Yao glanced at Huo Die, who was also wearing a fox mask. She took off her own fox mask and held it up to Huo Die's face for comparison.

Huo Die wore a red fox mask, while Shen Yao wore a white fox mask with a red flower on it, which was prettier than Huo Die's red fox mask.

Shen Yao put the mask back on her face: "She was probably looking at my mask. She likes foxes."

Huo Die: "Hmm, that's possible."

Feng Yu pulled Shen Yao away, saying, "Let's leave here first."

Shen Yao: "We haven't finished looking at the lanterns yet." Before she could finish speaking, she was pulled to the back of the crowd, and Huo Die squeezed out as well.

Without saying a word, Feng Yu pulled her westward, in the opposite direction from the street lantern parade.

"What's wrong?" Shen Yao asked, "Why are you suddenly leaving?"

Feng Yu: "I always felt that the female cultivator was looking at your eyes, as if she was trying to see through your face under the mask."

Shen Yao: "Could it be that you're overthinking it?"

Feng Yu kept walking: "I don't know, but I have a feeling of unease."

Shen Yao felt helpless. Her husband was good in every way, but she always felt insecure.

"Let's go to West Street to watch the dance battle."

Feng Yu actually wanted to take her away from Longyuan City immediately, but he didn't want to spoil her fun. After hesitating for a moment, he replied, "Okay, hold on tight to me and don't let go."

He walked very fast, and only slowed down after all the lanterns in the parade had passed.

As they approached the corner of West Street, he stopped. "Yanzhou, change your outer garment and bring out three masks. We'll change into them."

"Yunhe, you're being far too cautious," Shen Yao said, feigning annoyance. She carefully put away the mask she had worn and changed into a new one.

As Feng Yu tied the belt of her outer garment, she said, "It's always better to be careful."

Shen Yao laughed at him: "Don't forget that I'm a Celestial Saint now. Who would kidnap me?"

Upon hearing the word "kidnapped," Feng Yu's expression darkened. He lowered his eyes, slowed down his movements as he tied the belt, and his thick eyelashes concealed the gloom in his eyes.

Seeing her husband's displeasure, Shen Yao's smile froze on her face. After not understanding why, she realized she had said the wrong thing, and her lips slowly drooped.

The couple remained silent, and the atmosphere suddenly froze. Huo Die noticed this and broke the deadlock: "Yunhe did the right thing. It's always good to be careful. Yanzhou, take out the mask."