Steam Era: The Lord of 'Puluo' Chapter 1371 629: Zhao Xiaowan and Huang Yuxian_3

Li Banfeng had long been prepared; he estimated that within two days, Liao Zihui would come looking for him.

He wasn't afraid of being found; Li Banfeng had plenty of methods to handle him.

Lu Qianjiao went off with the peddler to sell goods, while the coachman picked up the carriage and went back to Proper Land to find work.

Li Banfeng sent his wife and Hong Ying back to the Portable Residence. Upon arriving home, Zhao Xiaowan was utterly exhausted and hurriedly slipped into the phonograph body.

Gloves brought over the wine jar and canned goods, and the family continued eating and drinking.

When they had drunk to their heart's content, Meng De descended from the Month Plate and sang a tune, "Flowers are Beautiful and the Moon is Bright," to entertain everyone.

Hong Ying took off her armor and changed into a cheongsam, following the rhythm and dancing along.

The phonograph praised, "I must say, you do look beautiful in a cheongsam."

Hong Ying shook her head and said, "It's beautiful, but it's too tight, squeezing my hip bones uncomfortably. This crazy old woman looks quite good in it too."

Miss Jiu angrily said, "Who are you calling a crazy old woman?"

The phonograph's needle traced Miss Jiu's cheek: "Is this the puppet Red Lotus made for you? It really looks exactly like you back in the day."

Red Lotus touched the clock pendulum: "Are you envious? I can make a puppet for you too; would you like that?"

The clock pendulum snorted and said, "Third Lady, don't tease me. If I were to ask you to do something, it must come at a cost."

"We can negotiate the cost..."

Hong Ying had always called Miss Jiu a crazy old woman, reminding Li Banfeng of something: "Who exactly is the Madman Craftsman?"

The phonograph laughed and said, "You have to ask Hong Ying; she's the only one who uses that name."

Hong Ying said, "The Madman Craftsman is the Old Train, the madwoman is her mother, the female Madman Craftsman is her sister, and the little crazy old woman is her!"

Miss Jiu jumped up: "I'm going to fight you!"

The two women began to grapple, and Tang Sword intervened to stop them: "It's the New Year; let's not fight. Miss Jiu, seriously, even though she calls your whole family crazy, you could put up with that!"

Having fought a bit, both sides felt quite refreshed. Hong Ying poured Miss Jiu a glass of wine: "Little crazy old woman, seeing you reminds me of some things. Back in the day, your family was always shrouded in mystery. In the end, who were you truly affiliated with?"

Miss Jiu furrowed her brow, glaring at Hong Ying.

The phonograph nudged Hong Ying, who then refrained from asking more.

Looking at Miss Jiu, the phonograph recalled many things, and even the Fool's City, which had been only a faint memory, became gradually clearer.

Li Banfeng called back all the shadows in the room, recalling another matter: "Wife, there seems to be someone inside the wormhole."

The phonograph pondered: "Husband said that many are studying the Boundary. It might be an accident, and now someone is trapped in the wormhole."

"No matter who they are, we'd best find a chance to take a look. Our Dark Bridge has to pass through this wormhole, and if someone has tampered with it, next time using the Dark Bridge could be dangerous."

The phonograph checked the Dark Bridge Cannon: "Husband, this will have to wait for a few days. The Dark Bridge Cannon was too forceful this time; many components are burnt out. The equipment can barely function while it's hot, but now it's completely cooled down, and restarting it will be difficult."

With the Dark Bridge Cannon unable to start, the matter could only be set aside for now.

Li Banfeng held the phonograph softly asking: "Beloved wife, are you Zhao Xiaowan or Huang Yuxian?"

Hissing~

The wife exhaled steam, smiling.

"Oh husband, do you prefer a famous general or a renowned actress?"

Li Banfeng stroked the phonograph's belly: "Whichever one my wife is, I like that one!"

The phonograph chuckled: "Whatever husband likes, that's what Little Servant will be!"

As they spoke, the sound of drums started, and the phonograph sang a passage: "Mr. Li has treated me with boundless love, sharing joy, tending illness, accompanying solitude, to know such worldly flavors, it's truly worth traversing the human realm once again!"

...

Inside the wormhole, Du Wenming lay flat on the ground, his body covered in moss, curled up into a mass, perfectly blending into the surroundings, so much so that even standing close, it's hard to detect any flaws.

He looked like he was holding still, but in reality, he was constantly moving, rapidly engaging every muscle on his back.

Just a little more, and the seal character on his back would soon be erased.

There were others entering and exiting this wormhole; while he couldn't see them, Du Wenming could sense their presence.

He must never let them discover him; whoever they are, to Du Wenming, they pose a serious threat to his life right now.

Du Wenming vigorously scraped his back, feeling that it was about right, as the last stroke of the seal character was rubbed off.

He stood up, toes touching the ground, and executed a light sliding step, his graceful and agile dance skills returning.

He clasped both hands at his chest and spun dozens of times on the spot.

All the insects around also stood up, spinning along with him.

Even these insects could be made to join him in dance?

Du Wenming was thrilled; this was an irresistible Dance Cultivation Technique.

Irresistible meant a Heavenly Union Technique.

He had acquired a Heavenly Union Technique!

...

On the first morning of the New Year, lying on the grass mat, Tu Heng opened his eyes, and beside him, Tu Min and Tu Mang were already awake, looking around.

They noticed a three-headed person, with one head being a young woman, another a young man, and the third a child.

That person handed Tu Heng a bowl of dumplings: "Here, eat. It's New Year."

"Who are you?"

"I'm Juanzi, from the City of Sinners."

"Where are they?" Tu Heng struggled to stand up. "Where are my brothers and sisters?"

Juanzi said, "They all have places to stay, with food and drink."

"What is this place?"

"This is Sheqiao Village, Seventh Master's place."

"Seventh Master, Li Qi?" Tu Heng was taken aback, "Li Qi is willing to take us in?"

Juanzi looked at Tu Heng and said solemnly, "You were originally brought out from the Three-Head Fork by Seventh Master. No matter where you go, always follow Seventh Master, and when you see anyone, say just this. Don't disclose any other matters."