Although Tian Governor asked us to help resist the sea tribe, he didn't ask us to leave immediately. Instead, he invited us to sit down at his mansion.

I'm not worried that he might play any tricks on us. After all, with so many people around watching, the desire for us to resist the sea tribe is very strong. If Tian Governor wants to play dirty, we won't hesitate to clear out his governor's mansion.

However, I quite like this city with a strong oriental flavor, especially the nice-looking snack shops nearby. Although it's different from our previous world, with so many people here, the food should taste good.

Tian Governor is quite pitiful, leading a large group of people out and returning with only the person he wanted to capture. The expressions on the faces of the guards at the gate were quite fascinating at first, but they didn't dare to ask questions when they saw Tian Governor's expression.

But Tian Governor will probably end up being embarrassed by what happened today, being known by everyone in the city. I think the only way for Tian Governor to resolve this is to let us take care of the sea tribe when they attack. That way, it will show that it's not because he's weak, but because we're strong that he lost face.

Well, we won't dwell on this issue, since they say they want to entertain us.

The governor's mansion is a very large courtyard, even standing outside, you can feel the complexity of the structure inside. When Dale showed me a drone image of the structure, I was even more surprised by the vast expanse of the courtyard.

Maybe about 7 to 8 football fields put together.

And this courtyard within a courtyard, with doors in varying positions, getting lost inside is quite normal.

Back at his own home, Tian Governor finally relaxed and delegated the task of guiding us to his subordinates.

However, he didn't dare to leave, but walked in front of us as if he had great momentum. After all, his subordinates were here, and if he continued to lose face, he might as well not bother in the future.

"Um..."

After walking a few steps into the courtyard, Tian Governor spoke.

"This is your first time in Binhai City, right? If I remember correctly, even the Princess has only been to Binhai City once, right?"

"That's right."

Hei Luoli nodded.

"I came to the seaside palace when I was very young, but I don't remember much."

What? You call that not remembering much?

I was truly impressed by Hei Luoli's nonsense. I can't believe someone with such a vague memory would lead us into the palace and completely clean out every hidden warehouse, not to mention sweeping through everything. When you say you don't remember much, does that mean you found things a bit unfamiliar after we had finished moving them?

"Well, the last time I saw you was 8 years ago."

This guy is quite shrewd at building connections at such a young age. But I can understand. After all, he's already a governor, so he naturally knows when and how to build relationships.

"Oh, really..."

Hei Luoli seemed indifferent, looking around the courtyard we had entered.

This courtyard is not only huge, but the decorations are also quite exquisite.

Entering, there is a wall carved with cranes, and beyond the main hall, the side paths lead to the back where you can see a pond in the garden.

Hmm, there must be a lot of money here... Oh, no, this is truly a building filled with artistic atmosphere. Yes, although I've seen similar gardens before, who knows what kind of gardens exist in this otherworldly realm.

"That... Your Highness, and your friends..."

Respecting the princess was necessary, but in this situation, Governor Tian probably wouldn't encounter it many times in his lifetime. Although the princess was important, it was also us who had to go and subdue the sea tribe. His question was directed at Hei Luoli, but in reality, it was directed at us as well.

"Of course, you'll be staying with me. By the way, the courtyard in the northwest corner isn't the largest, is it? Don't tell me we can't stay there."

Governor Tian was momentarily stunned but then smiled.

"Of course, that's not a problem. Xiao Yue, go and have the courtyard in the northwest corner cleaned up. Before it's cleaned up, let's go to the pavilion and have something to eat."

"Okay."

Hei Luoli was not at all polite and walked towards the courtyard on the right.

No impressions at all, you say? Looks like you've even made an impression on others' houses.

Well, that's also a good thing.

I looked at everyone's expressions, apart from Taishi Xi and Bai Yueguang, everyone else was looking at the courtyard scenery with curiosity. It seems that those who haven't been here really do exist.

"Hey."

Dale suddenly patted me.

"What's up now?"

"The courtyard in the northwest corner is indeed the largest in the entire complex, but... it seems that it's where Governor Tian's several wives and concubines reside..."

Hey, Hei Luoli, what do you mean by this? How dare you make us stay in such a place!

"And the scan results show that there is a large shadow beneath Tian's Mansion, apparently a basement, with the entrance also there."

Well done, Hei Luoli.

I nodded silently and said, "Have your drone scan thoroughly and map out all the passages below."

"Well, of course."

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The pavilion in the garden is quite stylish. Although I'm not really a fan of this kind of thing, I know that the lotus flowers in this courtyard must be very valuable.

But I won't say these things, after all, I don't even know if lotus flowers in this world are called lotus flowers.

The table in the pavilion is also quite big, surprisingly there is room for all eighteen of us to sit. Just a bit far apart. I wonder how Governor Tian usually eats alone in here.

"I say, Governor Tian, how are the people in your house?"

Hei Luoli suddenly asked.

"I won't ask about your three wives and four concubines, but I remember your family also has four big ones and four little ones, right?"

"Well... Father has always been cultivating in the courtyard in the mountains, while the children are studying in the academy."

"So you do have rare leisure time, don't you?"

"That's right, that's right..."

Governor Tian paused for a moment and then surveyed us all.

"But I'm sure Your Highness must have had many adventures as well, considering your companions, they must all be skilled warriors. But this time, you're heading to the Western Continent, right?"

"Of course, the countries in the Eastern Continent have been in conflict, but with the restrictions of those sects, they probably manage to coexist. If I were to go to another Eastern Continent country, I might be captured and brought back in no time."

"That's true..."

Governor Tian chuckled.

"Well, let's eat first. I have some specialties from the Coastal City that you'll enjoy."

"I think someone doesn't seem willing to let us eat its kind," Dale suddenly said as a maid carrying a tray of fish reached the table.

Immediately, a bolt of lightning struck the lotus pond, and a figure leaped out!

"To think you've discovered me!"

With those words, the person, despite being paralyzed, accelerated towards the maid with the tray.

How shameless, choosing the lowest-ranked target?

At that moment, a flash of sword blade, and the person's body suddenly halted next to Bai Yueguang.

Subsequently, their body disintegrated into pieces, leaving only a skeleton standing there shortly after.

"Ahhh!"

The maid was so scared that she dropped the tray and collapsed on the ground.

Everyone, after witnessing this bloodbath, glared at Bai Yueguang, except for Nana who looked at the fallen fish with regret.

"Oh, sashimi."

I remarked, looking at the fish-faced humanoid's head.

Indeed, although this individual had a humanoid body, their face resembled that of a fish.

"It seems the other party has arrived," I said to the pale-faced Governor Tian with a smile.

"Alright, inform the kitchen, let's switch to supper."