The following morning, Yuan and his wives had breakfast together with Miss Zara and Little Zoe. Despite Yuan spending most of the night making love to his wives, they all woke up early. As cultivators, they felt no exhaustion and were as energetic as if they had enjoyed a full night's rest.
Before Yuan and his wives could leave the dining room, Miss Zara suddenly called out to him and asked, "Yuan, I have a question. Do you mind answering it before you all head back to your rooms to gather your belongings?"
"What is it, Miss Zara? Feel free to ask anything," Yuan said, halting his steps and smiling warmly at her.
Miss Zara gave an awkward smile before asking, "I was wondering if I could store the entire building inside my spatial ring. It has enough space to fit several buildings like this."
Yuan smiled, understanding her sentiment.
"So, you want to bring this building along with you? I see how important it is to you," he said. "To answer your question, yes, you can store the building inside your spatial ring."
"However, make sure the building is empty before you do so. Living beings can't be stored inside a spatial ring," he added.
"I see... I'll keep that in mind," Miss Zara replied, nodding with a smile.
"Since you've answered my question, you can go to your room and pack your things," she said. "I'll also prepare Little Zoe with a new dress—and, of course, I need to change into a new dress myself. After all, I can't leave the city wearing this."
Miss Zara chuckled, and Lily chimed in, her eyes bright with excitement. "Well, don't take too long. And remember, wear something simple, or the wind might blow you both away!"
She left with Yuan and the others, her playful words lingering in the air.
"I'll keep that in mind... Huh? Have they already left? Well, whatever. I need to finish the dishes quickly and get ready to leave," Miss Zara sighed, noticing that Yuan and his wives had already left the dining room.
A few minutes later, Miss Zara finished washing the dishes, looked at Little Zoe with a smile, and said, "Zoe, dear, let's go to our room and get ready."
"Alright, Mom. But I won't wear that blue dress Big Sister Lily gave me."
"Sure, you don't have to wear it. But remember to be careful and not damage the dress you choose."
"I will, Mom!" Little Zoe replied cheerfully.
With that, the two of them headed to their room.
Sometime later, Yuan and his wives emerged from their room, fully dressed in new outfits. They wore simple clothing that allowed easy movement and wouldn't draw too much attention.
"I wonder if Miss Zara and Little Zoe have finished changing. They should be done by now," Mireya murmured as she followed Yuan, a soft smile on her face.
"Knowing how efficient Miss Zara is, she's probably waiting for us in the lobby," Rose added from behind. "And Little Zoe seemed really excited about the journey."
"Alright, I'm sorry," Lily apologized, shaking her head with a smile before giving Little Zoe a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Half an hour later, Miss Zara came to her senses and was shocked to find herself soaring through the clouds.
"Calm down, Miss Zara," Anna said quickly, trying to soothe her.
"We're heading to the Imperial City of the Lionheart Empire, and you've been unconscious for the past half hour." She used her strength to keep Miss Zara steady, ensuring she wouldn't panic.
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It had been a whole week since Yuan, his wives, Miss Zara, and Little Zoe left the Capital City. During this time, Yuan trained Miss Zara and Little Zoe whenever they encountered groups of monsters.
He wanted them to become familiar with fighting monsters before facing other humans. Yuan knew that some people in this world were far from kind, so it was best to prepare for the worst.
They traveled during the day and rested at night. By the end of the week, both Miss Zara and Little Zoe had reached the fourth level of Spirit Warriors. They could only cultivate for a few hours each day, as their bodies needed sufficient rest.
As evening settled in, Miss Zara prepared dinner alongside Anna. Anna enjoyed Miss Zara's company, and they worked well together, especially since Miss Zara was knowledgeable about cooking. The two women helped each other prepare a variety of dishes and managed to finish within an hour.
While dinner was being made, Yuan set up a large tent and placed talismans around the area, activating a protective formation. This formation covered the tent and extended a few meters around it. Yuan wanted to ensure they could sleep peacefully without the risk of a monster attack, which would frighten Little Zoe.
"All set. No monster should be able to disturb our sleep now," Yuan mumbled with a satisfied smile, admiring the completed tent.
Inside, the tent was divided into two sections: one for Yuan and his wives, and the other for Miss Zara and Little Zoe. It was only natural to separate the sleeping arrangements, as Miss Zara wouldn't be comfortable sharing a space with Yuan and his wives.
"Alright, everyone! Dinner is ready!" Miss Zara called out.
Sometime later, after finishing dinner, everyone gathered around the bonfire to spend some time together. They didn't want to fall asleep right after eating.
"Valeria, how long will it take us to reach the closest city near the Imperial City?" Yuan asked.
Valeria thought for a moment before replying, "The closest city is Yellow River City, one of the largest port cities in the Lionheart Empire. At our current pace, we should arrive there by tomorrow afternoon."
"I see. We'll restock our supplies in Yellow River City and continue our journey immediately," Yuan said. "We can't afford to stay there for long, as it would delay our arrival at the Imperial City. The auction starts in a few days, and I don't want to miss it."
"Indeed," Grace agreed. "The auction is our top priority, so we can't waste any time."
"With our current speed, we should reach the Imperial City in two days," Valeria said with a grin. "But if we push ourselves, we could make it in a day and a half." Ever since she learned to fly on a flying sword, Valeria had been eager to fly as fast as possible, testing her limits.
"Well, it could be risky, but we could try to move faster," Yuan considered. "However, with Anna and Lily taking care of Miss Zara and Little Zoe, we might not be able to."
Then a smirk crossed his face. "But if Xi Meili and I carry them, we could double our speed."