The sea breeze blew in Bexia's ears, bringing a salty taste. Bexia leaned against the mast, staring absentmindedly at the distant sea. She couldn't help but think of her last trip to Anzu, which was a world of difference from this one.
The current diplomatic ship was much larger than the ghost ship she had seen before, and its appearance was beyond imagination. "Magnificent" was an understatement to describe this grand ship. As for the interior, it went without saying. Moreover, this ship had strong offensive capabilities, making it more than a match for any ordinary sea monster.
The sailing speed was fast, and it would only take two more days to reach Anzu. From a distance, the outline of a continent could already be seen. In half a day, they would arrive.
"Sir, we will soon be entering the waters of Anzu!" The captain, dressed in the navy uniform of the kingdom, approached and reported. Although Bexia looked too young and lacked convincing power, the captain's identity was there. Even if he was older, he had to show some respect.
"Captain, you're too kind!" Bexia showed respect to the captain, who was in his fifties. His rank was not low, and if it weren't for Bor's orders, Bexia guessed that the captain would probably be dissatisfied. Since Bexia hadn't done anything, he naturally didn't have any pride to show off. He adjusted his attitude accordingly, knowing that he was just a figurehead in this mission.
"It's all part of my duty, sir!" The old captain had a good impression of Bexia. After these two days of interaction, he had gained some understanding.
"Is this your first time in Anzu, sir?" The old captain looked at the distant continent and asked.
"Yes!" Bexia continued, "Captain, you should be more familiar with Anzu. How about giving me an introduction?"
"Sure!" The old captain didn't refuse. He organized his thoughts and began to speak, "The capital of Anzu is called 'Shen', and the current ruler of the kingdom is King 'Qian'. Although the area is not as large as the empire, Anzu is the only country on the continent with a history of over three thousand years."
"This country values martial arts. Everyone, from children to the elderly, practices martial arts. The name of the country gives people a very capable and sharp feeling, especially on the streets of Anzu. Don't underestimate anyone. Even an ordinary-looking old man might be a martial arts master!"
"Of course, what Anzu is most famous for is their forging workshops. It is said that they inherit ancient forging techniques and produce extremely fine equipment. All the known master forgers on the continent come from Anzu Kingdom..."
"Anzu is really formidable!" Bexia exclaimed. To be a master forger meant being able to create champion-level equipment. They were extremely rare on the continent, and if Bexia remembered correctly, there were only five in the past thousand years!
"But fortunately, most of them have a gentle temperament, and the people are very kind. Otherwise, with their strength, it wouldn't be good for the continent if they started a war!"
"But sir, you don't have to worry too much. The people of Anzu love peace. Although they enjoy sparring in martial arts, they won't do anything out of line. They are also easy to talk to, as long as you don't touch on some of their customs!"
"Captain, please tell me more! I don't want to make any mistakes!" Bexia said.
"It's actually not much. As long as you don't do anything harmful to their country and the Dragon God, there's nothing else to be cautious about. They are actually very open-minded!" The old captain smiled. His evaluation of Anzu surprised Bexia because she didn't expect the people of Anzu to be like this.
"Not only is Anzu famous for forging, they are also skilled in other areas such as potions and talismans. If you're interested, sir, you should have a good time in Anzu!"
"Thank you, Captain. I will remember that!"
"Then I'll go and attend to my duties. If you need anything, just let me know."
"Okay, I got it!" Bexia nodded and then looked towards the faintly visible Anzu in the distance...
---Dividing Line---
At nightfall, the ship docked at the pier in Anzu. The reception staff of Anzu Kingdom had been waiting here for a long time. However, what surprised Bexia was that there seemed to be more ships docked at the pier, and they were not ordinary ships.
The reason Bexia also knows that Bor has already said to come before!
"I welcome you on behalf of the king. My name is Long Ming, and I will be your host for the next period of time," the official who came to receive them introduced himself.
"Long Ming, long time no see!" the old captain greeted Long Ming, and it was clear that they knew each other from their expressions.
"Mannster! It's been almost a year since we last met. Are you in charge this time?"
"It's not me this time!" Mannster shook his head and said, "Let me introduce you. This is Bexia, the responsible person from the Asman Kingdom, and he is also a disciple of our BorDean!"
"Oh!" Long Ming's eyes lit up when he heard Mannster's introduction, especially the second half of the sentence. He originally thought Bexia, being so young, was a nobleman's son. He didn't expect him to be Bor's disciple. This identity was not as simple as an ordinary nobleman.
"Mr. Bexia is indeed promising! He has become a diplomat for Asman at such a young age!" Long Ming reached out his hand and complimented.
"It's nothing. It's just to fulfill my teacher's arrangement," Bexia said helplessly.
"And I am good friends with Senior Long Momo. I came here specifically to see her. I wonder how she is doing now?"
"Goddess is preparing for the Dragon God Ceremony. Mr. Bexia probably won't be able to see Her Highness right away, but the ceremony will start in half a month, so it's not too long," Long Ming said.
"I see! Then please convey my greetings to Sis Dragon, and tell her that I, Bexia, came as promised," Bexia said after hearing Long Ming's words. He didn't expect that he wouldn't be able to see Long Momo right away, but it didn't matter. Since he had already arrived in Anzu, they would eventually meet.
"I will definitely pass on the message!" Long Ming instructed his subordinates to receive Bexia and the others, saying, "You have traveled a long way and must be tired. Rest at the mansion for the night, and we can discuss other matters tomorrow."
"Sorry for the trouble!" Bexia politely said.
After the official formalities, Bexia boarded the carriage to the reception mansion. Looking through the window at the buildings with different styles on both sides of the street, Bexia was also very curious. He didn't expect Long Momo's hometown to be like this.
