After chatting for a while longer, Lynn Ling—exhausted from the recent battle—unconsciously drifted off to sleep. A gentle smile occasionally flickered across her face, and her peerless beauty stirred Evan Chu's heart. With a wife like this, what more could a man ask for?
Roxanne Lin and Alex Xiao were still in seclusion, and Evan Chu didn’t want to disturb them. After spending two days in Dream Spirit Sanctuary with Yvonne Xuan and Serena Frost, he prepared to leave.
"Evan, I hope you find some surprises on this trip. I’ll be waiting for you to come back to Dream Spirit Sanctuary," said Lynn Ling.
"Don’t you want to come with me and see for yourself?" Evan Chu asked.
"There’s still a lot to handle within the domain. Once I’ve laid down my burdens, I’ll be able to travel anywhere with you. Be careful out there!" Lynn Ling said.
Evan Chu nodded without saying much more. He directly called out Goldwing, who transformed into his true form. Evan, Yvonne Xuan, and Serena Frost climbed onto his back and left Dream Spirit Sanctuary. Watching Evan depart, Lynn Ling felt a faint sense of loss in her heart.
Goldwing flew swiftly. "Boss, those dark and light spaces really wore me out—couldn’t even fly! My strength was cut in half, and just thinking about it is frustrating. Now I can finally stretch my wings and soar to my heart’s content."
"Then fly to your heart’s content, but we’ll need to ask for directions to Martial Spirit Dominion so we don’t overshoot it," Evan Chu laughed.
With Goldwing’s speed, the trip from Dream Spirit Sanctuary to Martial Spirit Dominion should have taken at most half a day. But Evan Chu and the two women spent extra time asking for the exact location, so they only arrived at Martial Spirit Dominion in the afternoon.
Martial Spirit Dominion was different from Dream Spirit Sanctuary; it was a massive city, its towering walls rising tens of meters high along a wide moat, giving off an overwhelming, majestic aura.
At the city gate, four large characters were inscribed directly onto the stone—bold, powerful strokes that instantly marked the work of an extraordinary expert. The city wall itself was built from an extremely hard type of stone, and these words had been written using only fingertip force.
If you used too much strength, the stone would shatter; too little, and the marks would barely show. Mastery of force was required to an extreme degree. Evan Chu believed this was Nolan Nangong’s handiwork.
Many people were entering Martial Spirit Dominion. At the city gate, guards stood watch—each one at the Ninth-Heaven Arch-Immortal level. This place truly lived up to its reputation; even the gatekeepers were Ninth-Heaven Arch-Immortals, making Da Luo Golden Immortals seem worthless here.
After paying the entrance fee, the three of them entered the city. The bustling scene here was no less lively than Newcapital City during an auction—vendors and pedestrians filled the streets, creating a lively atmosphere with constant chatter and shouts.
The three strolled quietly down the street, Goldwing shrinking his body to perch on Evan Chu’s shoulder. Two stunning beauties and a handsome youth walking together drew plenty of attention.
Many people sized up the trio, trying to guess their identities. Some recognized Yvonne Xuan and Serena Frost, wondering why the two women were walking with a young man. Others, spotting the little golden bird on Evan Chu’s shoulder, recalled the events that happened in Liuguang City.
"Evan, should we go straight to the City Lord’s Mansion? All these stares are making me uncomfortable," Serena Frost said.
"No need. Let’s just walk the streets. The Dominion Lord will come greet us in person—if he can’t even manage that, he’d be a real disappointment," Evan Chu said with a smile.
The two women looked at Evan Chu, half-believing, half-doubting. Wasn’t he a little too confident? Nolan Nangong was one of the top figures among the six great powers of the Immortal Realm—how could he possibly show up in person, let alone come out to greet Evan Chu himself?
Soon after, a hearty laugh echoed from the sky. “Lin, you actually came to my Martial Spirit Dominion yourself! Your old brother is late—don’t blame me, don’t blame me!”
As the voice faded, Nolan Nangong’s figure appeared. Seeing the Dominion Lord personally greet this mysterious youth and two Immortal Fairies, the crowd was astonished—such a thing was unheard of in the Immortal Realm.
"You’re too polite, Brother. I just came to have a look. I knew you’d show up, so I didn’t head straight to the City Lord’s Mansion. Hope you don’t mind my lack of manners!" Evan Chu laughed.
“How could I mind? I’m thrilled you came to Martial Spirit Dominion yourself. When I heard someone say a handsome youth and two fairies were seen on the street, with a little golden bird on the youth’s shoulder, I knew it had to be you all.
I had my people prepare wine and food before coming out. Soon we’ll feast and drink together to welcome you to my Martial Spirit Dominion,” Nolan Nangong said with a laugh.
"Brother, you honor me so much I’m almost overwhelmed—but I like it! Hahaha!" Evan Chu laughed.
Evan Chu, Nolan Nangong, and his attendants proceeded together to the City Lord’s Mansion. The mansion was actually a vast, majestic palace—far larger than the imperial palace of the Heavenly Dragon Empire.
"Evan, what do you think of this Dominion Palace? Impressive, right? Your Frostbane Imperial Palace will be just as grand, and even bigger—but it’ll take about two years to finish, so you’ll need to be patient," Nolan Nangong said to Evan Chu.
"Building Frostbane Imperial Palace must require a lot of Immortal Stones, right? Just give me a number, and I’ll reimburse you," Evan Chu said.
"If you say that, you’re treating me like an outsider. I was going to give you Martial Spirit Dominion, but since you want to build Frostbane Imperial Palace, I’ll honor your wish. Do you think I’d care about your Immortal Stones?" Nolan Nangong replied.
Soon, the four passed through a rear garden and arrived before a grand hall. "This is where I usually discuss important matters. Next door is the guest hall for entertaining distinguished guests. The wine and food should be ready now—let’s enjoy ourselves, just the four of us tonight."
After entering the side hall, Evan Chu saw more than twenty different dishes laid out—each one unique, some carved, some steamed, some braised. The colors, aromas, and flavors were all enticing, making your mouth water at a single glance.
Evan Chu and Nolan Nangong drank the famous Immortal Realm wine, Jade Nectar, while Yvonne Xuan and Serena Frost enjoyed plum wine. No one stood on ceremony—they simply ate and drank to their hearts’ content.
"Evan, you definitely didn’t come to Martial Spirit Dominion just to see your old brother, right? Tell me if there’s anything you need help with. As long as I can do it, I won’t hesitate," Nolan Nangong said.
"I plan to go with you to check out the Immortal Emperor’s treasure. I’m not really interested in it myself, but if it can help others improve their strength, it’s worth a look. I wonder if you’re interested, old brother?" Evan Chu asked...