The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 1123 Palm Coast
As they spoke, a silver droplet passed through a large cluster of buildings, and then suddenly the view opened up, revealing a vast estate.

Surprisingly, a winding coastline extends from one side of the manor.

The golden sand stretches into the distance, and the seawater washes over the shore in layers. The ocean is reflected in the colorful sky, shimmering with brilliant colors, like a flowing jewel.

"You have a sea here?" The Taibai Sword Immortal looked at it with interest for a long time. "Oh, it's just a mirage."

This is a floating island high in the air, so where does the sea come from?

Not to mention that because of the protective force field, the sea is cut off at a greater distance, but in a clever way, it forms a scene where the water meets the sky.

Helena, on the other hand, was slightly taken aback.

“You…recognize this as…the sea?” She suddenly realized, “Oh, you have a sea where you live.”

The Sword Immortal Taibai stroked his beard and smiled: "That's right."

Gavin blinked and asked curiously:
"Is the ocean... really like that?"

"almost."

"However, the seawater is mostly deep blue, but it turns reddish-brown and golden when the sun rises and sets. The beaches are golden, fine white, and also have black volcanic sand..."

The Sword Immortal Taibai spoke casually for a while.

He lived the longest, traveled to many places, and had a lot of experience, which is quite fascinating to hear.

"Once, I was drinking on a sea cliff and listened to the sound of the tide all night. I even figured out a sword technique from it!"

Ariel and Gavin's eyes lit up instantly.

At that age, I longed for sword immortals and chivalrous heroes, so naturally I was full of curiosity.

"What's that sword technique called?" Gavin asked excitedly.

A guessing game immediately started in my mind—

"World": [Thirteen Styles of Listening to the Tide?]

Taibai Sword Immortal: [How do you know about the Thirteen Forms?]

"World": [Based on your past combat records, a single sword technique set contains an average of 12.67 sword moves, therefore it is estimated to have thirteen moves.]

[...but the name is wrong.]

Liu Sheng probed: [Is the wind rising over the vast sea?]

Taibai Sword Immortal: [...Isn't that a bit too grandiose?]

Zhang Lan: [The Sword of Myriad Phenomena Arises from the Tide? The Canglang Sword Technique? The Sword of Witnessing the Dao Through the Tide?]

In an instant, the magnificent name resounded throughout my heart.

Taibai Sword Immortal: [...]

"Let's call it 'One Wave Stronger Than Another'."

【…】

My heart is completely still.

Even Helena and Angela, who had some knowledge of poetry and literature from the Eastern Empire, were momentarily stunned.

"Good name!"

Only Gavin clapped excitedly, his eyes shining with admiration.

Taibai Sword Immortal coughed and said, "You have potential, kid."

Although the name was a bit lame, the sound of a real seascape made even Oze, who had almost no emotional modules left, show a faint envy, and the frequency of particle flow slowed down slightly.

"This sea is a reconstruction based on images of our home planet. When the Empire colonized this place in the early years, it left behind many records about the ocean, forests, and continents."

“Yes, the Palm Garden sea view was bought from Bell Labs, and it cost a lot of money back then.” Helena smiled faintly. “Whenever VIPs visit the group, we always entertain them here, and they always praise it highly.”

"I wonder if we'll ever have the chance... to see each other in person..."

Her face turned somber.

Silver droplets passed through the manor's magnificent and intricate gates and entered a wide lawn, flanked by tall palm trees that stood in neat rows, like pillars reaching to the sky.

There are also statues standing among the palm trees.

With high noses, deep-set eyes, and curly hair, they all had the faces of people from Western empires. Each held a scepter, a book, a longsword, a gun, or other weapon in their hands, each in a different posture, all facing the road as if silently looking down at the visitors.

“These are all ancestors of our Covin family.”

Helena introduced them one by one, finally pointing to a tall male statue near the main building of the manor.

The man had a solemn expression, his arms outstretched, with swirling beams of light carved between his palms, as if he were holding some kind of power that had not yet been extinguished.

"This... is my father."

Behind the man was a woman with a solemn and serene face. The carving on her hands was similar to the man's, but the thickness was different.

“This… is the last ‘Unknown’ member of the Covin family—the ‘Entropy Defender’, Tolena Covin.” Helena’s eyes were lowered. “And also… my mother.”

Liu Sheng and the others never expected that Helena's mother was the legendary "Unknown One," and that it was Helena's fall that began the decline of the Kovin Group.

This is likely a huge blow to Helena Rubinstein, both in terms of family relationships and the company's development.

Gavin gently hugged his mother.

Helena frowned slightly and gently pushed him away.

"It's been many years."

“I was only the same age as Gavin at the time, so I don’t remember much.”

"My father, as the clan head and chairman of the group at the time, tried many methods, but still couldn't bring about another unknown person to be born in the family..."

The silver droplet finally came to a steady stop in front of the main building of the manor, while the colorful sea in the distance was still surging, illusory and magnificent.

Helena took a deep breath and composed herself.

His face was just much paler.

"arrive."

The car door slid open silently, and a staircase unfolded, landing on the red carpet.

A boy in a maroon uniform waited by the door, bowing deeply with standard and elegant movements, but as he lowered his head, mechanical pipes behind his neck and translucent fluid on the back of his head were revealed.

"Your doorman... is quite handsome."

The Sword Immortal Taibai watched as the young man used his slender arms to push open the heavy, carved door for everyone, and casually commented.

"concierge?"

Helena was puzzled for a moment, then the translation chip explained it to her, and she smiled with a look of sudden understanding.

"Oh, we call them doormen here. They are all selected from the outer city and sent to a special butler academy for training."

Passing through the main gate, you enter a magnificent, golden foyer.

A tall fountain stands in the center, its water cascading down like silver threads.

Artificial sunlight streams down from the dome, and palm trees surround the fountain; their branches and leaves do not yet touch the dome, indicating the height of the foyer.

Two rows of young waiters, all dressed in maroon uniforms, lined the path to welcome the guests, offering them colorful welcome drinks and garlands woven from palm leaves and colorful ribbons.

Although these waiters appear no different from the people of the inner city at first glance, their movements reveal some abnormalities—spliced, reassembled, or superfluous limbs, as well as traces of alloys, mechanization, or modification.

However, compared to those scavengers, this modification is already very sophisticated, with almost no trace of it.

In terms of strength, they all belong to the low-level to the edge level.

In the Earth Mother Civilization, cultivators at the initial stage to the Mingzhen stage would already be considered to have embarked on the path of cultivation and achieved some success. However, here they are serving as attendants, which shows the vast difference in strength between the two sides.

"Please take the elevator; our distinguished guests' rooms are on the top floor."

Angela led the way in a gentle voice.

The sightseeing elevator is located behind the fountain, and its walls are completely transparent.

As you ascend, the artificial sea, beach, and palm groves gradually unfold outside.

"It's almost like the scenery of a seaside inn in Xuanzhou," the Taibai Sword Immortal exclaimed.

The elevator went up to the top floor.

The door opens to reveal a long, straight corridor.

A bright red carpet stretched to the end, with oil paintings hanging on both sides, all depicting the family members they had just seen on the lawn, each painting adding more detailed narratives.

At the end of the corridor is a double-leaf relief door.

As soon as you open the door, a vibrant sea view greets you.

The spacious, airy living room and large floor-to-ceiling windows seemed to bring the entire sea indoors. A large bouquet of fresh flowers, their fragrance refreshing and pleasant, sat before the welcome screen on the light display, along with a large basket of colorful, unfamiliar fruits, and next to it, a whole bottle of unopened wine—

Of course, it fell into the hands of the Taibai Sword Immortal in the next second.

"It tastes good."

He is satisfied.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is a very large balcony.

An infinity pool runs through it, seemingly blending seamlessly with the distant sea view.

A gentle sea breeze carries a faint salty scent, and the sound of waves crashing in the air fills the ears.

Bell Labs' simulation technology is indeed impeccable.

The suite also has six bedrooms, each with a spacious terrace and stunning ocean views, and a large, soft, and comfortable bed, perfect for a good night's sleep.

For Liu Sheng, who had studied and lived in the First Federal Empire for a long time, this kind of decor was not unfamiliar.

Liu Hongshan and Liu Hongyi also looked calm, as if they were simply returning to their own home—which was indeed the case, and since their residences in the new world were built in a similar style, there was no question of nostalgia.

As for Taibai Sword Immortal and Ariel, they looked on with curiosity.

Zhang Lan still held onto Ariel's hand, forcing him to take her on a walk around, while Hua Tuo looked around curiously.

After staying by her side for so long, Helena finally couldn't hold on any longer.

"I'm sorry, I'm probably a little tired and need to go back and rest. I was hoping to have dinner with everyone..."

Liu Hongyi looked at him with concern.

"Miss Helena, would you like me to take a look? Although I'm not a doctor, I used to be a nurse, so I know a little bit about this..."

"No need, thank you." Helena refused repeatedly. "I was just... a little disoriented."

"Void illusion?"

Angela explained in a timely manner:

"This is a common symptom on the planet Banlan. After returning from a void journey, there is often a certain probability of experiencing symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, nightmares, or even hallucinations, which can be recovered after a day or two of rest."

"I see."

"It's alright, Miss Helena, please go back and rest."

Helena nodded, instructed Angela to treat the guests well, and then hurriedly left with a reluctant Gavin.

Ozer also stayed in the light screen terminal to keep him company.

Angela then quickly instructed her servants to prepare a meal.

A short while later, the food cart was pushed into the living room.

One dish after another was placed on the table.

The group didn't have high expectations to begin with.

On the Covey, most people ate various kinds of nutritional supplements, just in different forms, such as paste, liquid, granules, tablets, and gel. They wondered if the so-called "meals" were just a table full of nutritional supplements.

Unexpectedly, what was actually served was a rather grand banquet.

First up is a thick, dark soup.

Angela explained that this is oxtail soup from Blacktail Scorpion Cow, simmered over low heat until it becomes almost gelatinous. It falls off the bone with a gentle slurp, and your mouth is full of thick, smooth collagen.

The second dish is a slow-cooked heart, said to come from a giant beast called "Red Abyss Dragon". After being sliced, it is roasted with a torch, and beneath the charred shell, a red glow seems to flow like magma.

One bite and you're greeted with a crispy exterior and tender interior, bursting with rich, flavorful juices. Luckily, Angela had warned me, or I would have ended up with a bright red face from eating it.

Next was a cold dish—Liu Sheng recognized it; wasn't it the fish sashimi that Mei Yuanzheng had made for him before?
But it's only similar, because it's not just about fish, nor is it just about eating raw.

According to Angela, it consists of seven rare ingredients, each processed using methods such as boiling, smoking, grilling, and salting to bring out their natural flavors. Finally, they are sliced ​​and placed on crystal-clear, multicolored ice.

The items are described as follows: floating jellyfish in a colorful sea of ​​clouds, sandworm larvae from a desert satellite, lava crabs from a volcano satellite, three-finned flying fish cultivated in an artificial ocean, reindeer tongues from an artificial tundra, fluorescent frog legs from an artificial jungle, and foie gras cultivated in the zero-gravity cabin of a space station.

The interplay of nature and artifice, reaching for the heavens and plunging into the earth, perfectly showcases the technology of Banlanxing and the profound heritage of the Kovin Group.

They claim to be broke, yet they still manage to live like this...

Liu Sheng secretly curled her lip.

[The group may be short of money, but that doesn't mean the family is short of money.] "World" reminds us.

[Heh, what a luxurious aristocratic life.] Zhang Lan sneered inwardly.

Chew, chew, chew.

This is the Taibai Sword Immortal.

He was thoroughly enjoying his meal.

Next, grilled beef ribs were served.

It is said that this is an electromagnetic cow, whose muscle fibers have been modified and stimulated by electromagnetic waves over a long period of time. The meat is firm and has a chewy yet crisp texture. When you bite into it, you can even feel a tiny electric current bouncing on your tongue, giving you a tingling sensation.

There's also genetically optimized pork belly, with fat exhibiting crystalline snowflake-like textures. It's grilled until the outer layer is slightly charred and crispy, while the inside is so tender it melts in your mouth.

In addition, there are various rhizomes grown in the four major artificial regions of the world. Each one is no bigger than a thumb and has a different shape. Each person can only get four, which shows how precious they are.

Taibai Sword Immortal's comment: [Not as good as the roasted sweet potatoes from my hometown.]

Next up is a mushroom soup.

The soup has a colorful hue, like a crushed rainbow.

A thin, rectangular piece of mushroom meat floats on the surface of the soup.

Ozer then showed a video, saying that it was the King of Fungi dug out from the depths of the variegated mineral vein.

The mushroom stem, as thick as an adult's forearm, is covered with colorful veins on its snow-white stem, and colorful, sticky mycelium hangs down, wriggling and swaying as if it is breathing.

The variegated mineral vein is the source of raw materials for MPE and "Echo".

Upon hearing this, everyone tacitly put down their spoons.

Angela, who had drunk her fill, simply smiled and told the servants to take the drinks away when she saw this.

Judging from the gleaming eyes of these servants, they'll probably all end up in their bellies.

The last course was dessert, which looked like a mille-feuille pastry topped with a colorful fruit.

Angela said that the puff pastry uses sheep milk specially supplied by the low-gravity eco-warehouse, with antimatter particles triggering the puffing process layer by layer, extending to 999 layers.

Each layer is so thin it's the size of a microparticle, and the structure is maintained using gaseous molding technology, so it can be easily cut and retains its shape well, unlike typical puff pastry desserts that collapse when you scoop them out with a spoon.

At the same time, it is as light as a cloud when it enters the mouth, and each bite of the teeth brings nine hundred and ninety-nine crisp and light vibrations, with a rich milky aroma and a special metallic aftertaste.

And that fruit was even more remarkable.

These are fruits from a branch of an ancient tree that was transplanted from a colonial ship during the colonial period.

Even with genetic modification, the yield remains scarce, making this fruit naturally worth a fortune.

After taking a bite, everyone could feel a strong surge of energy flowing into their bodies. If they were on the verge of a breakthrough, this one fruit could probably help them break through.

For these beings who had already achieved the status of "the Unknown," this fruit almost pushed Taibai Sword Immortal and Ariel back to the position of "the Unknown."

Fortunately, the two managed to suppress it in time and quickly diverted the energy into the "Fellowship of Faith" network, thus preventing them from becoming gods on the spot again.

Otherwise, Angela would have fainted from fright.

As for the last dish, Angela's mille-feuille had no fruit on it, so she could only watch the others' bowls with a hint of envy.

The other ingredients were fine, but this fruit was far too precious for her to request one for herself, someone who was just there to eat with her.

After a satisfying meal, the most pleased person was the Sword Immortal Taibai.

He patted his bulging belly and let out several burps.

Angela then suggested that they first go to the bathhouse to relax and get a scrub, then go to the beauty salon for a makeover, then go shopping on the busiest commercial street in the inner city, then have a meal at a restaurant when they get tired, and finally watch an opera.

Such a thoughtful and meticulous arrangement was something that no one but the Taibai Sword Immortal had any interest in.

Zhang Lan, of course, had nothing to say and quietly remained a potted plant.

Ariel's eyes flickered, as if he had already secretly made another agreement with Gavin.

Liu Hongshan and Liu Hongyi verbally said they wanted to rest.

But judging from the subtle fluctuations emanating from their hearts, they clearly had other plans.

Liu Sheng had no such intentions.

She still has a part of her mind focused on escaping through the StarNet with Li Ming.