Zhang Xiaobo was feeling a bit dizzy and disoriented. He suggested that everyone take a break here. Since they had already come this far, taking an extra day or two to relax and explore would be a great opportunity.

Sara also agreed with Zhang Xiaobo's opinion, feeling that this place was even more dreamlike compared to Sky City.

When comparing Immortal Mountain and Sky City, the feeling Sky City gave was one of sanctity and natural wonder. The Baroque town surrounded by jungle exuded a romantic aura like a divine garden.

But Immortal Mountain was different. Here, the atmosphere was ethereal, shrouded in swirling celestial energy. The starlight basked in the purple glow, and the moon's light scattered across the landscape like a scene from a whimsical fairytale. If Federal Capital Planet felt bustling and grand to Xiu Yi and the team, then both Sky City and Immortal Mountain possessed a unique charm far ahead of their time. This place was simply breathtaking—beautiful to the point of being overwhelming.

Xiu Yi also agreed with Zhang Xiaobo's suggestion. If it were up to him, he would certainly take a couple of days for the team to rest. As the team leader, he had the authority to make such decisions, but now things were different. The real backbone of the team was still Blade Warrior, so Xiu Yi couldn't make decisions unilaterally. Instead, he merely provided a suggestion for everyone to stay at least a day here. Xiu Yi decided to take a stroll and maybe buy some local specialties, even as gifts.

Blade Warrior, hearing everyone's thoughts, could only shrug her shoulders in agreement: "Alright then, a day or two of rest it is. Majority rules. After these many days of traveling, I'm also feeling somewhat weary, so resting a bit sounds good."

During this period, Blade Warrior had been focusing on the contract they signed with the Federation, as well as dealing with the bizarre incident regarding magnetic field conversion devices. To this day, despite months of effort, she still hadn't come up with a way to counter the issue—a problem that remained a thorn in her mind.

"Alright, why don't we take this opportunity to explore the Immortal Mountain Heavenly Path? What does everyone think?" Blade Warrior suggested.

"What is the Immortal Mountain Heavenly Path?"

"Well, the so-called Immortal Mountain Heavenly Path—or simply the Heavenly Way—is the road leading to Immortal Mountain. However, this path only goes along the mountain's edge. The people you'll encounter are travelers; you won't see the actual disciples of Immortal Mountain. Look over there."

Blade Warrior extended her slender and graceful hand, pointing toward a direction about 500 meters away. Following her gaze, everyone spotted a retro-style structure...

Blade Warrior explained that the structure was, in fact, the entrance to the Immortal Mountain Heavenly Path. Despite appearing modest, occupying just a few hundred square meters, it saw a large number of tourists every day. Some chose to walk, while others took cable cars or high-speed magnetic levitation vehicles. However, those who opted for these shortcuts often missed out on the unique scenery along the way—a ten-kilometer journey that took less than an hour.

Walking was different; you could experience an entirely fresh perspective. Blade Warrior suggested that everyone stroll along the path, estimating that, given their pace and skills, it would take them only several hours. Although Sara was an ordinary human, the group's "big guy" was no ordinary individual—he ranked third in strength. If Sara grew tired, the big guy could carry her on his back, which would further deepen their camaraderie. How wonderful!

Zhang Xiaobo didn't mind such matters—he had been through every hardship imaginable. To ordinary eyes, the steep, winding path seemed endless and would likely take a whole day to traverse.

But for someone like Zhang Xiaobo, who had undergone specialized training at Mars's military base, walking and jumping Frog Jumps every day was far more demanding than this. Carrying a lightweight woman was nothing—especially since that woman was his future wife. As a result, Zhang Xiaobo didn't express any opinion on Blade Warrior's proposal.

"Of course, we could also have a meal at the nearby tavern before heading out," Blade Warrior added.

"Huh? A meal?"

"You've been off the shuttle for hours without eating anything, haven't you? Your stomachs must be growling. I certainly noticed!"

Blade Warrior laughed and explained that the local cuisine here was excellent, with many dishes unavailable elsewhere. Especially the native fruits—there's a saying that a particular piece of land nurtures particular types of people. Indeed, the richness of Immortal Mountain's fertile black soil played a significant role in why the locals were so extraordinary.

In this era, fruits and vegetables were considered luxurious commodities. However, Immortal Mountain was different; the produce here wasn't particularly expensive, thanks to the abundant local yield. Meanwhile, affordable meat was remarkably scarce—not because of rarity, but because the locals rarely consumed it. Even the farmers here had grown accustomed to their local specialties, preferring meat due to its affordability.

However, as the local residents were a minority, their consumption was minimal—something tourists made up for. Many visitors had never tasted the exotic fruits before, and in their lifetimes, some hadn't even seen them. Immortal Mountain was brimming with such delicacies. For those exploring the area, experiencing the Heavenly Path and sampling the fruits was undoubtedly the best choice.

"Sounds pretty fascinating. Xiu Yi, what do you all think?"

"I don't have any objections," Xiu Yi shrugged, looking to the rest of the team. "What about everyone else?"

"You're the leader—you decide," the other three responded in unison. Though they said this with their mouths, the eager expressions on their faces had already betrayed their true thoughts.

The group decided to set out right away. As Blade Warrior had recommended, the first stop was a local tavern to enjoy some specialty cuisine before heading out.

Following Blade Warrior's advice, they visited a lively three-story tavern filled with bustling patrons and chose seats on the top floor.

But when it came time to order, everyone couldn't help but freeze in astonishment...

The menu included dishes like scallions dipped in soybean paste, stir-fried beans with meat, and fresh lotus roots—all of which were exceptionally delicious and nutritious. For many in the group, it wasn't just a matter of never having eaten these dishes before—they had rarely seen them. Those who had recognized and tried them could only attest to the few listed; as for the items they hadn't even heard about, well, there were plenty.

Examples included Golden Phoenix Grass, Yellow Dragon Fruit, White Dew Frost, and Purple Song Lingzhi. Regardless of whether anyone had seen or heard of them before, everything on the menu seemed worth trying. More importantly, the prices were surprisingly affordable—two plates of elbow meat or ribs could buy a variety of specialties. Such value prompted Zhang Xiaobo to seriously consider packing some up to enjoy later.

A few minutes later, the tavern's waiter bustled back and forth, tirelessly delivering all the dishes the group had ordered.

To their surprise, the table ended up filled primarily with refreshing and easily digestible vegetable dishes.

Sara, sitting among the group, wore a resigned smile. Sigh, everyone was like this—what could she say? As a proper lady, deep down, she would've preferred some meat.

"You haven't tried these vegetables before? That's alright. Back on Colonial Planet 103, I ate these daily! Meat there was so expensive because the free mercenaries not only maintained local security but also had to hunt beasts outside, making meat a rare commodity. Vegetables and crops, on the other hand, were abundant."

However, with so many people present, voicing her desire for meat was difficult for Sara. As a proper lady, she felt obligated to act gracefully during this trip.

But just then, several plates of sumptuous meat dishes were brought to the table. The waiter cheerfully announced as he approached, "Your orders have arrived, ladies and gentlemen!"

There were ribs, beef, and grilled meat among the offerings. At that moment, the big guy—Zhang Xiaobo—looked at Sara with a knowing smile, his gaze seemingly saying, "I knew it all along." If others didn't know about Sara's fondness for meat, it was fine. But for Zhang Xiaobo, being the resident "househusband" who frequently cooked, he had her figured out long ago.

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