Chapter Eighty-Four: Visiting Relatives, Dreams Fall

  Listening to Cang Ye's explanation all the way, they had unknowingly arrived at the Dream Emperor City.

  The grand gate, majestic guards. The Dream Empire is indeed worthy of being one of the top three super empires in Qingxia Realm!

  Although it is also one of the seven major superior empires, the national strength and status of the Ming Luo Empire are obviously higher than those of the Yan Tian Empire. The most fundamental reason is that the supreme ruler of the Ming Luo Empire has never left!

  So, although both belong to the seven major empires, the actual strength of the Dream Empire is clearly much stronger than that of the First Major Empire.

  Inside the empire, there is a supreme being who sits in peace, and naturally has many advantages. The most obvious advantage is the cultivation of the next generation!

  The Flame Empire has four great masters, but there is only one who truly sits in the imperial city.

  The Empire of Dreams is different. With the existence of the Supreme Sovereign, those scattered cultivators who came to surrender did not leave this place. In addition to the imperial cultivation of the emperor himself, the entire empire's super strongmen are nearly two handfuls in number, and as many as eight terrifying people!

  In the Qingxia Sect, some small peaks' strong masters might not even be comparable to this number! Adding a supreme king, the entire Mengluo Empire's strength might be on par with some of the stronger peaks in the Qingxia Sect.

  Of course, this is just on the surface.

  It's like the Zhēn Xīng lineage. The strongest on the surface is just a high-ranking spiritual sect, but there is also a figure at the level of the Supreme Emperor's master uncle, hiding in the Qingxia Mountain peak to cultivate.

  But for a non-major sect, the Dreamfall Empire is already very powerful.

  "Halt! You haven't paid the city tax yet. Please pay it before proceeding, otherwise you will be considered as a threat to the empire!"

  Just as the two were about to enter the gate, several guards from the side came over and blocked their way.

  Cang Ye was taken aback, and even entering the city required paying taxes?

  Looking at the Yu Ling beside her, seeing that she also had a confused expression, she knew it was pointless to ask.

  "Excuse me, big brother, we are from the Flame Empire and have come here to visit our relatives. Do we still need to pay taxes?"

  "As long as you enter the city, you must pay the city tax uniformly. No matter what you come for, you have to pay."

  Everyone around them had paid some coins before entering the city gate. Cang Ye also knew that this person was not intentionally targeting the two of them.

  Patted himself on the body, an awkward smile.

  It seems like I didn't bring money again...

  They traveled this way, when they needed to shuttle between cities, the two of them never hired any horse-drawn carriages. Instead, Cang Ye led Yu Ling in flying through the air. As for food, the two of them had already eaten very little. Most of the time, they just took the Valley's Suppressing Hunger Pills to solve the problem.

  So, on this road trip, money was never used at all. It also seemed that Cang Ye had forgotten about the existence of money.

  Seeing Cang Ye standing there with an awkward smile, the guard knew that the person in front of him was probably penniless. From their attire, it wasn't hard to tell that this young couple should have come from a wealthy family. And not having heard of the city tax, it's likely that the household they belonged to had considerable power and influence. This was what led to the two being completely clueless.

  Anyone who can become the head of a city's guard is not someone to be trifled with. The taxes collected from entering the city are just a few red jade coins, anyway. It's not worth making things difficult for these two people who seem to have a good background over such a small amount of money.

  "Since you didn't bring any money, just remember to bring some next time." He said kindly to both of them. This immediately made Cang Ye's embarrassment fade away.

  "Thanks a lot to this big brother. Later, I will definitely make it up to him." He bowed his hands to the guard, expressing his gratitude.

  Looking at Cang Ye's calm and composed attitude, that extraordinary temperament, the captain of the guard believed even more in his own judgment.

  Such a wealthy family's relatives must be extraordinary people if they want to come! The desire to make friends with them suddenly arose.

  "Hey little brother, who are you looking for? Looks like it's your first time here. The entire Dream Sky City is really big, and there's no one to give you directions, so it's easy to get lost. How about this, tell me who you're looking for, I'll see if I know them?"

  All that was said earlier was just for the last sentence. If the person Cang Ye found is really a noble, then today he would risk being punished to send the two there. A familiar face mixed up like this can't be bought with money!

  "I'm here to find my little aunt. Her name is Shangguan Yu. I don't know if this big brother knows?" Hearing that someone was willing to give him directions, Cang Ye naturally felt delighted. He mentioned his little aunt's name, but he didn't expect the person to be able to tell him her location.

  As expected, the captain of the guard thought for a moment and then shook his head.

  This result was expected long ago, and naturally there is no disappointment or non-disappointment.

  "Oh, right! My younger uncle's name is Xu Han, the third young master of the Xu family." It was as if Cang Ye had suddenly remembered something and hastily said.

  At the time of parting, Shangguan Xia was afraid that Cang Ye would not be able to find her way. So she specially mentioned this name.

  Shangguan Yu, this imperial guard commander doesn't know who it is. But if you mention the Xu family, then they'll know. Not to mention Xu Han, a somewhat famous person in the capital!

  "Oh my, the young master and miss are distant relatives of the Xu family. And they're even close relatives of Mrs. Xu's! I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!" Seeing the attitude of this guard captain, Cang Ye knew that the background of this Xu family was probably not small.

  Indeed, in the Dreamfall Empire, the Xu family can be said to be second only to the Feng and Tian families as the third largest family. If it weren't for the fact that the strongest warrior of the family was merely a quasi-master, then the Xu family would very likely be the third most powerful family in Dreamfall!

  But Cang Ye's younger brother-in-law is one of the most influential people in the entire Xu family.

  It's not just because Shangguan Yu's father, also Cang Ye's uncle, is a quasi-master strongman, but also because of Xu Han's own talent!

  Under the age of forty, he is already a high-ranking Tianling strongman! This is considered to be an extremely talented martial artist throughout the empire.

  With such a brilliant background and his own efforts, it's no wonder that he can't make a name for himself in the entire imperial capital.

  The two of them followed the captain of the guard and soon arrived at the Xu family's mansion.

  "May I ask what your name is, brother? I'm extremely grateful for your help. Later, I will definitely mention your help to my uncle."

  They arrived at the gate and the person had already been sent away. However, the captain of the guard still looked reluctant to part with him. Cang Ye thought for a moment and also understood.

  Nowadays, who is willing to help others without seeking anything in return? Helping others is also for a certain benefit or gain. He and Yueling are not rich and don't seem like strong people either. So the only one who can be of benefit to him is this relative.

  As expected, after hearing Cang Ye's words, he hastily said his own name and left here with a thousand thanks.

  If I weren't given such an opportunity, I'm afraid I would be just like him, struggling for a living and pursuing status every day.

  Although it is still far from the freedom I imagined back then, I am getting closer step by step. One day, I will truly transcend the world and enjoy the unbridled true freedom!

  Together with He Ling, they arrived at the gate of the Xu family. After a careful comparison, it had to be said that although the two families, Cang Yu and Xu, were roughly equal in strength, the Xu family before them seemed even more majestic.

  "Two of you, what brings you to the Xu Manor?" Just as they were about to enter the main gate, a guard appeared out of nowhere and asked.

  "My fiancée and I have come to visit a relative of mine. She is the wife of the Third Young Master of the Xu family, named Shangguan Xia. May I trouble you to announce our arrival?"

  "Are you here for Third Young Master's wife? Both of you follow me to the main hall, just wait a moment. I'll go and inform her."

  It's said that you're looking for Third Master's wife, this gatekeeper doesn't dare to be careless.

  Xu Han, although not qualified to inherit the family property, has a reputation and prestige among these servants that is almost equal to that of the master. The third young master is now nearly forty years old, but he has only married one wife, Madam Xiao. This shows how much he loves and cherishes her. Therefore, Madam Xiao's relatives really cannot afford to be slow in their actions.

  In the living room, after sitting for a while, I heard footsteps approaching.

  Looking at the lady in front of me, I can vaguely see that her face resembles my mother's. They look so similar, no wonder they're close sisters!

  "Are you, Ye Nie?" As soon as he entered the great hall, he took one glance and seemed to have recognized Cang Ye.

  It's no wonder. Cang Ye's appearance is also more inclined towards Shangguan Xia. So, as long as it's a close relative, one glance is enough to tell. And this little aunt, facing her own reflection in the mirror every day, naturally feels extremely familiar with Cang Ye's face. Besides, Shangguan Yu has only two relatives in this world. His father, in pursuit of the ultimate martial arts, has been without news for over a decade. The only remaining relative is his sister, who is in the Yan Tian Empire.

  They say it's a relative, but it's only people on my sister's side. And when I see their appearance, if I don't recognize them, that would be a joke.

  "It's me, Little Auntie. I've come to visit you!" After that, she gave a big bow!

  Cang Ye's current status has long been that of those at the pinnacle of the golden pyramid. Among mortals, only these blood relatives can be worthy of his respect.

  Cang Ye acknowledged his identity. Shang Guan Yu strode over and suddenly wrapped Cang Ye in his arms.

  How many days and months have passed, waiting for the arrival of loved ones. How many dreams have been dreamed, imagining the reunion of loved ones.

  It has finally come true now.

  Unconsciously, Shangguan Yu suddenly started crying softly.