Chapter 1196 - 1193: The Grand Fly Race

"Great Race Event... Hey, you know what? The suggestion you made actually sounds quite fun."

After hearing Ah Bai's suggestion, Ansheng's small fox face immediately showed an intrigued expression.

The Spirit Beast Gang handles sea patrol work and Grandma Hedgehog's duty-free business; their warehouse holds a vast number of speedboats and ground effect vehicles, with some rowdy monkeys even possessing the ability to design and modify these racing boats.

During the New Year period, when people are on vacation, the Spirit Beast Gang's maritime duty-free business comes to a halt.

Spirit beasts wallow in idleness at home, sealing windows to block the endless sound of fireworks disrupting their ears.

Coincidentally, the Xia Dong folks are parading on land, with firecrackers going off incessantly. Spirit beasts could run to sea to participate in racing events, giving their sensitive ears a break.

"Woof...."

With recognition from Master Fuli, Ah Bai joyfully let out a "woof," wagging its tail.

"Have you finalized everything?" Ansheng curiously asked.

"Woof...." Ah Bai exchanged a glance with the Orca, and a flurry of words arose with their thoughts.

Though Orca couldn't compete, it was no less involved in the commotion and gossip activities; spirit beasts had mastered these human traditions flawlessly.

The first fancy Great Race event was planned on Qingao Island.

During the festivals, fewer people are around there, plenty of fish rafts are available for spirit beasts to stand on, facilities are complete, audience seating is free, all that's missing is participants to hold the event.

"Since you've arranged everything, then..." Ansheng pondered slightly and said:

"The prize cannot be lacking; after all, this is our first event. Tentatively, the first prize will be fifty thousand with an additional three hundred milliliters of Treasure Tree Spirit Liquid."

"The second prize is forty thousand plus two hundred milliliters, the third prize is thirty thousand plus one hundred milliliters, and for positions fourth to tenth, each gets twenty milliliters of Treasure Tree Spirit Liquid and three thousand cash."

Compared to diluted Spiritual Particle Potion, the Treasure Tree Spirit Liquid purified through the Qinling Treasure Tree has a strong effect on genetic catalysis; uncognitive animals enjoy the spirit within three days and gain consciousness.

Creatures like the Ba Mountain Mosquito, Treasure Tree Ant, etc., drank since youth, now became defender beasts.

Using Treasure Tree Spirit Liquid as a prize, no matter which research institute or organization it's given to, it's considered a grand reward.

However... sourcing the Treasure Tree Spirit Liquid isn't easy without some capabilities.

But Ansheng felt it wasn't that troublesome, just a bath exchange with the Treasure Tree should do.

If not for food safety concerns, Ansheng believed himself bottling his urine, might be even more effective.

"Xiaolan..."

The merging of Qiu Lingling, Chen Zhiyu, and Ah Qing looked towards the little fox by the lakeside, called out:

"Call Ah Bai back too, we're preparing to visit Sister Zhuyu's home."

"Oh, coming....."

Ansheng turned around with a sigh, bidding farewell to the pitiable-looking Orca.

The Orca, though weighing several tons, couldn't roam freely on land, thus resorted to TV watching in the lake.

"Coming..."

Ansheng came before Ah Qing, lifted his paw as Ah Qing pulled out a wet tissue skillfully, took care of him, and then placed the little fox on his shoulder like a scarf.

"Woof——"

Ah Bai imitated this, squatting in place, stretching out his paw towards Qiu Lingling.

"Boom——"

Qiu Lingling momentarily dazed, then frustratedly clobbered Ah Bai's head, complaining:

"You really can't compare, brother; you're a hefty sixty-seven pounds, while I'm barely a hundred and five."

"Whining...." Ah Bai, with his head hit, lay dejectedly on the ground, covered his head with his paws, and looked sorrowfully at his little master.

".... alright! Alright! But, let's be clear, if you crush me to death, nobody's feeding you dog food."

Qiu Lingling weakly waved her hand, letting Ah Bai climb up, and carried him on her back like a person.

"Woof...." Ah Bai joyfully glanced at Master Fuli, excitedly barking.

"Ugh! Tomorrow, two less ounces of your dog food..." Qiu Lingling weighed her burden, felt it was bearable, yet exclaimed.

Ansheng & Ah Qing: "...."

"No wonder Sister Lingling kept saying she wished to deafen herself; turns out, you're the culprit!"

Ah Qing gazed oddly at the balanced little fox on her shoulder, complaining.

Seeing Ah Bai's coy mode, it was evidently trained by the little fox's lineage.

Though both are canine, one's from the dog family, the other's from the fox family; can identical antics sync!

"Can you blame me? I haven't taken an apprentice." Ansheng bizarrely complained.

Watching the scene of Qiu Lingling carrying Ah Bai stirred a vision of dockworkers lugging sacks in Ansheng.

It wasn't cute to watch, but indeed quite spirited.

"Later on, we'll sit in the courtyard, and you'll witness the wandering god procession..."

Leading the way, Chen Zhiyu gestured pointing across from his house, introducing everyone.

"Hiss....."

Following Chen Zhiyu's direction, Ansheng gasped, "What kind of Nian beast hell is this....."

In front of the five-story mansion lay bundles of firecrackers, towering like a pyramid.

Any Nian beast passing by, seeing this, would definitely have to put on adult diapers in fright.

Ansheng had seen the Changxi Town procession, but was witnessing the Changping Village parade for the first time.

Noticing Master Fuli's momentarily confused expression, Chen Zhiyu chuckled:

"Our village reveres the Main God and the Heir Lords' entrance, deserving this grand welcoming ceremony, or we'd be overshadowed by the neighboring village's Main God and Heir Lords."

"Setting fireworks and crackers to max, making CGI effects on Lady Linshui and the Heir Lords' parade route."

Changping Village traditionally built by the river, honoring Main God[Lady Linshui], born in Min County, who vanquished demons, dispelled plagues, and posthumously protected local children's growth.

She symbolizes the benevolent deity overseeing life's beginning.

"Feel at home, my parents went to assist with the god procession scene, while it's just us at home, make yourself comfortable....."

Sitting in the courtyard of Chen Zhiyu's home, Chen Zhiyu invited everyone to sit, began brewing tea.

Time ticked to eight o'clock in the morning.

"Boom boom boom——"

A strong drumbeat began in the distance, echoing over Changping Village, accompanied by a series of fireworks starting from the god procession's beginning point.

The grand god parade neared, powerful yet rhythmic "boom boom boom" drums caused ripples in the teacup.

One casually dressed figure, representing communication with gods through incense flames, the Purification Furnace Hand, leapt out first.

The Purification Furnace Hand walked using the Seven-Star Step, holding a burning incense burner leading the way; following, the coachman team led the clearance of pedestrians on the road, ensuring smooth passage for the god procession behind.

The Tower Bone Divine Generals led ahead, followed by the Heir Group emerging one by one, along with the Main God on a palanquin.

"Hmm..."

Sitting by the tea table, amidst smoke simmering from fireworks and firecrackers, Ansheng sipped his tea in awe watching the god procession, muttered:

"This grandeur truly is awesome...."

"I must incorporate this ceremony into my entrance..."

Seeing it on video lacked the impact, yet being present, the robust drumbeats resonated through one's chest.