Chapter 391 Visiting The Western Capital
The next day, Fu Han took Weiwei back to Xinpei City and got on the long-distance bus to Xidu.
In fact, land transportation is the most commonly chosen method of long-distance travel. Although it's not much safer than flying, it will also take a lot more time... but it's much cheaper.
It’s not that Fuhan is trying to be cheap, but the two places are relatively close, so there are only a few flights, with only one flight every three days. For long-distance buses, you can just get on and go, which is more convenient.
Especially since Fu Han's ticket purchase status was a master of beast control, the driver almost hugged his leg and called him "big brother".
Finally, Fu Han and Weiwei were placed in the front seats. No one in the car, including those who bought front seat tickets, had any objections to this. Fu Han reluctantly sat down because of everyone's hospitality. Everyone was very happy. There was a master of beast control in the car, and I heard he was a fighting type. This means that this trip is basically foolproof.
In fact, there was one thing that Fu Han didn't feel clearly when he was in the Divine Sleeping Land. After all, Fu Han would not go around proclaiming that he was a master of beast control, a fourth-level star, and invincible.
However, at Fu Han's age, having a fourth-level star is actually a very unusual thing!
In fact, he did not deliberately hide his star fluctuation, so some people were still aware of his strength. It is precisely for this reason that his identity has become very solid.
It sounds much more reasonable for a heir to the secret sect to have a fourth-level star at the age of sixteen or seventeen. After all, the secret-keeping sect is so mysterious, so it must have an extraordinary background. It's natural to have some monster-like genius.
To a certain extent, strength was the real reason why Fu Han was favored. Just imagine, a descendant of the secret sect, a first-class star, looks like he is just waiting to die. The secret sect will probably show enough respect, but they will never really take it seriously.
And an active successor of the secret sect has master-level strength at a young age. So...obviously the secret-keeping faction is making big moves!
However, Fu Han was a bit obsessed with the authorities and he didn't see it very clearly. I always feel that this identity I casually assumed is useful. As everyone knows, one's own strength is the most powerful proof of the so-called identity.
In fact, for a beast master like Fu Han who will definitely reach the level of legend or even higher level. As long as you are not an enemy, you can be your most important ally. It doesn't matter what your identity is!
After returning to the north, he used the terminal to reveal Fu Han's master status. So he can clearly feel the preferential treatment from the people. This is actually done intentionally by the alliance government, in order to give the beast masters a sufficient sense of honor and belonging.
Fu Han is actually a little uncomfortable with it. He prefers to be treated as an ordinary person, or more invisible. But of course there are many people who will work very hard for this honor.
Long-distance vehicles traveling outside the city have thick armor plates to prevent them from being attacked by star beasts. So the car was very quiet. Since Fu Han was very quiet, the car was also surprisingly quiet, with no one making any noise. Even if a child cries, his parents will strictly stop him.
So Fu Han looked out the window quietly, his thoughts a little confused.
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The western capital is called Anthem City. It is one of the earliest cities in the Morning Star Alliance and can be regarded as the birthplace of the Morning Star Alliance.
Therefore, the center of Anthem City still retains many classical buildings from the Old God period. Among them, the larger and more magnificent one was the former temple. Now they are the most famous museums or grand theaters.
Anthem City is also a tourist attraction because it has many places of interest. Taking the sightseeing high-speed train from the city gate, you can experience the visual impact of going from modern high-rise buildings to tree-lined ancient ruins. It's like riding in a time machine.
Even Fu Han, who could travel between the north and the south at will, would be surprised when he saw this scene. Weiwei and Qiqilu stared out the window intently.
It's really interesting...
The most interesting thing is that Fu Han came at the right time. The ancient city area in the center of the Anthem is full of poinciana trees, and the flowering period of the poinciana trees happens to be in June. This was introduced and planted from the southern continent, and it was the work of the Enhui Sect. It is the only one in the northern continents! Poinciana trees cannot grow in other places...
The poinciana tree actually has nothing to do with the phoenix. Star beasts like the phoenix live in the land of flames, which is a sea of fire with a strong fire element. Except for the very special Blazing Land plants, which are distributed in small quantities, there are no other plants in the Land of Flames.
The tall Poinciana tree has a broad crown. When it blooms, the entire crown of the tree turns red, like fire swirling in the air. It is named after its shape like a phoenix.
The sightseeing train runs on a viaduct. From the new urban area lined with high-rise buildings into a sea of red flowers, you can also see scattered classical buildings not far away. This beautiful scenery is of course very interesting!
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There is no doubt that Weiwei likes red and flowers. After getting off the car and walking under the phoenix tree, Fu Han bought her 6 phoenix flower crowns along the way. These phoenix flower crowns are made from fallen phoenix flowers and are sold by middle-aged aunts or old ladies.
When the phoenix flower was on the branch, it looked fiery red. When it fell, I realized that it was actually pink. The patterns on the petals are also different. So each of the 6 flower crowns were different, and Weiwei looked good wearing them, so we bought them all together.
Qiqilu was too small and was a little angry that she couldn't wear the flower crown. Fu Han picked up a scarlet flower and put it on its head as a hat, which made Qiqilu happy.
Everywhere you visit, you can’t go without eating some local delicacies. The delicacies of Psalm are naturally related to the poinciana tree.
By July and August, the Poinciana tree begins to produce pods, which are very large. At this time, the pods are still green and poisonous to humans, and will stink when ripe. Birds will peck at the pod before it stink. Before they peck at it, pick the pods and let them dry. The pods will split open, revealing the red beans inside.
The beans are still poisonous, but they won't go rancid and stink. They are also fragrant and refreshing, so you can put them in sachets and give them to your favorite ones.
And these beans, after special processing, are no longer toxic by the time they are fermented next year. It is a special delicacy that can be eaten.
The most traditional way to eat it is to boil the dried beans in water and then cool them into a salty and spicy taste, which has the effect of clearing away heat and eliminating internal heat. However, this way of eating is only acceptable to the people born and raised in Song City. They ate Phoenix beans as children and found them delicious as adults.
A foreigner like Fu Han would feel that the smell that hits his nose goes straight to Tianling Gai just by smelling it.
However, there are also ways of eating that are acceptable to ordinary people. For example, if you use dry bean powder to brew a drink, the Phoenix bean content in it will be very small and the taste will be just right. Slightly bitter but sweet aftertaste, it has a mellow and rich flavor when combined with dairy products.
This kind of Phoenix bean milk tea is really delicious, and Fu Han is willing to call it the best. Weiwei also liked it very much and drank a lot. What surprised Fu Han the most was that Qi Qilu liked it. He was a guy who didn't suffer at all. They all like to drink, which Fu Han really didn't expect.
Phoenix beans are like that, they are poisonous and smelly. But as long as it dries in time, it will start to emit a refreshing and elegant fragrance. As a delicacy, Phoenix beans are too unique for ordinary people to accept. However, if only a small amount is added, it becomes a quite mellow and bitter condiment.
Therefore, the psalmist uses the phoenix bean as a metaphor for everything that needs to be done in moderation, and only what is suitable is the best.
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Poinciana is a bit interesting, Phoenix Bean drinks are interesting, but the ancient city of Shengge lacks a bit of meaning.
The main reason is that Fu Han has just returned from Shen Mian Land. Yanyan City is an ancient capital, and Ming Mansion is as ancient as the Titan era. And when it comes to the architecture of the Old God period, Hui Burial City is already very stylish. In the entire Qixing Land, only the City of Divine Sleep can rival it.
Ancient buildings like the Anthem were actually built in the late Old God Era, so they lack some meaning.
As for the items on display in the Hymn Museum, which was once the Temple of Stars, they were also a little less interesting, and were far inferior to the showrooms in the Yanyan City Shrine.
As for the operas performed at the Hymn Theater, Fu Han originally planned to hold his nose and listen to one, but he couldn't buy tickets, not even from scalpers...
That’s it! Fu Han thought to himself that he had at least heard the opera performed by the Priestess of Beauty, so he would just check it out online.
In this way, this trip to the Divine Resting Land is really a journey of gaining knowledge.
Thinking about this, Fu Han took Weiwei to the east of the city.
Xingmu Rehabilitation Hospital is located in the east of the city...