C749 The Flying Car

"Not reaching the Martial King Stage means no entry to the central region? Are all the cultivators there at the Martial King Stage?" Woo Zhengyang grumbled.

"Of course not. With billions of cultivators in the central region, if everyone were at the Martial King Stage, there'd be no room for the rest of us in the other thirty-six territories. But the central region is full of hidden talents. While not everyone is a Martial King, it's a place where the strong gather. Whether it's individuals at the Emperor Rank or powerful factions, they all converge there."

"It really is a place where strength reigns supreme!" Woo Zhengyang acknowledged the reason for the restrictions, but he couldn't help feeling frustrated about being kept out.

"There's nothing we can do. The restrictions were set by the major powers in the central region. They only limit cultivators from the thirty-six territories. As for those in the central region, they wouldn't kick out anyone below the Martial King Stage. Generally, central region cultivators don't come to the thirty-six territories anyway; they see it as a remote area."

"Based on what that young woman from the Myriad Connection Association said about Loong Zhiwu, it seems like he's from the central region. I was planning to head there after visiting the Limitless Domain, but it turns out they might not even let me in."

"Hehe... don't worry so much. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Besides, even if we head to the central region, we can't go directly from the Golden Scale Domain. Let's just keep moving forward; who knows, you might suddenly reach the Martial King Stage one day."

The two of them were talking as they reached the innermost part of Qian's firm. Golden Scale City is located at the far west of the Golden Scale Domain, and Qian's firm is situated on the western outskirts of the city. The innermost part of the firm is at the western edge of the domain, with lava erupting not far away, clearly visible.

However, the entire Qian's firm is enveloped by a massive barrier, so even at such a close distance, people inside can't feel the heat of the lava; they can only witness a rare sight.

"Look, that's the vehicle that can travel across the void," Bing Yue suddenly pointed to an object ahead.

Following Bing Yue's delicate finger, Woo Zhengyang saw a peculiar item. At a glance, it looked like a series of enormous carriages linked together, resembling a giant centipede.

"This so-called vehicle looks a bit like the train Lee Yuanye mentioned," Woo Zhengyang remarked with some confusion.

"A train? Is that another one of those unique things from Lee Yuanye's hometown?" Bing Yue asked.

"Yeah, according to his description, it seems similar, but that thing definitely can't travel across the void."

"Alright, let's go buy tickets first. If we don't, we'll have to wait three more days for the next one."

"Buying a ticket?"

"Yeah, the way Qian's firm handles their flying carriages is different from how we usually hire carriages. Here, you don't just pay when you get on. You first go to their ticket office, buy a ticket, and then board the flying carriage with it."

"Oh, that's interesting. I've never heard of that before."

"Many people haven't. When they first started this system, Qian's firm was just a small business. A lot of folks were skeptical, worried that Qian's wouldn't honor the tickets. But it turns out, their reputation is rock solid, and over time, they've grown into a huge company."

As they talked, the two arrived at the ticket office.

Unlike many businesses that prefer hiring men for errands and odd jobs, Qian's firm employs women for everything from management to basic tasks. And they're all young and attractive, referring to themselves as service staff.

The ticket office was no different, but Bing Yue told Woo Zhengyang that here, they were called ticket agents.

Woo Zhengyang found the term a bit odd but didn't comment further.

"Hello, sir! It's a pleasure to serve you. Where would you like to go?" As soon as Woo Zhengyang approached the ticket window, the woman inside, known as the ticket agent, greeted him with a smile, startling him a bit.

Though he wasn't used to it, the warm welcome was indeed pleasant. Woo Zhengyang couldn't help but admire Qian's firm for their unique approach, which clearly contributed to their widespread success.

"We'd like to go to the Limitless Domain," Woo Zhengyang said.

"Just the two of you?"

"Yes!"

"For the trip to the Limitless Domain, we offer standard seats, luxury seats, and a special couple's seat. Which would you prefer?" the ticket agent asked.

Woo Zhengyang was taken aback. He didn't expect so many options for a simple ride. Standard and luxury seats were understandable, like the difference between the main hall and a private room in a restaurant, but a special couple's seat...

"We'll take the couple's seat!" Before Woo Zhengyang could respond, Bing Yue had already spoken up.

"Alright! The couple's seat requires a premium spirit crystal and accommodates two people, plus a child under ten," the ticket agent replied.

Woo Zhengyang listened to their conversation, bewildered, and glanced at Bing Yue. She looked back at him with a hint of reproach, her lips slightly parted. "What’s the matter, Zhengyang? You’re willing to spend lavishly for Zhiwu, but you hesitate over a single premium spirit crystal for me?"

Feeling embarrassed, Woo Zhengyang quickly handed over a premium spirit crystal to the ticket agent.

Over time, Woo Zhengyang had come to understand Bing Yue's personality. Most of the time, she was perfectly reasonable, whether facing big or small issues, danger or safety, she was always there to share the burden. But there was one situation where she was not to be trifled with—when she was in a playful mood, like now.

Once her shy, daughter-like demeanor emerged, it was clear she was determined to see this through, no matter what. Because of this, Woo Zhengyang knew he had to buy the special seat for lovers today, so he didn't waste any words.

Woo Zhengyang wasn't worried about the spirit crystal; he was just momentarily confused by the peculiar setup of Qian's firm. After handing over the spirit crystal, the ticket seller gave him a small slip of paper. Woo Zhengyang glanced at it, noting it was a ticket from the Golden Scale Domain to the Limitless Domain, marked as a special seat for lovers, along with Qian's firm logo.

"Is this what they call a flying car ticket? Aren't they worried people might just make their own?" Woo Zhengyang asked Bing Yue as they left the ticket booth, holding the so-called ticket.

Bing Yue, satisfied with the ticket like a child with a new toy, was beaming. Hearing Woo Zhengyang's question, she replied with a smile, "No worries there. They say the tickets have some kind of anti-counterfeit mark. Unless you're a Martial King, there's no way to fake it. And what Martial King would bother with something like this for just one spirit crystal?"