Chapter 718: Chapter 441 Wang Hua_2
He had long been impervious to the cold and heat, but that did not mean he was incapable of appreciating the comfort of a warm spring day.
Although he had not yet had the chance to go out and see for himself, the sensation of warmth and mildness had already left a favorable first impression of Pansai City in Colin’s mind.
And stepping out of the hall, the bustling canvas of hawkers immediately burst into view.
The streets were wide and just as crowded. In front of the neatly arranged shops on both sides, countless towering trees were planted, with low, lush shrubs clustered at their roots, and colorful flowers could be found everywhere—red, white, yellow, purple... Beneath the trees was the crowded throng of people, vendors peddling all sorts of wares.
A strong whiff of spring hit him full in the face.
’Spring City... truly lives up to its name,’ Colin thought to himself in quiet admiration as he walked onto the street.
The specific location for the Miracle Meeting was at the Supreme Council Hall in the middle of Pansai City.
However, he had arrived a day early, and without any incidents occurring, he now had some spare time and was in no rush to head there just yet.
Hmm, taking this time to tour Pansai City seemed like a fine choice... Colin, gazing at the beautiful scenery around him, felt his mood lighten.
The only trouble was being unfamiliar with the place; having just come out, he was somewhat at a loss as to where to go.
"Do you need a travel guide, sir?"
At this moment, a green-haired youth approached and asked.
"A travel guide?" Colin raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.
"Pansai City is known as Spring City, with many beautiful sights both within and beyond its walls. Travelers who come from afar usually buy one of these guides."
The green-haired youth explained adeptly while taking out a folded piece of brown parchment from the shoulder bag he was carrying.
"How much for one?" Colin inquired.
"Just half a Magic Stone," the green-haired youth said with a smile, handing the parchment to Colin.
"The ’King Flower’ in the South District blooms once every three years, and if you go now, you should just catch the performance."
Colin nodded and accepted the parchment.
The youth bowed and then turned to seek out new prospects.
Once he had the parchment in hand, Colin realized the script was handwritten, and each scenic spot was accompanied by vivid illustrations... No doubt, they must have been personally drawn by that Wizard Apprentice he had just met.
This suddenly reminded him of his days on Blackstone Island, scraping a living by making Magic Crystals... The life of a Wizard Apprentice without Family support was often one of scarcity.
However, he had not seen such so-called travel guides in Neustadt City; this was probably related to Pansai City being the famous Spring City.
After all, outside the Transmission General Bureau of Neustadt, there weren’t so many vendors targeting tourists.
He quickly scanned the parchment, memorizing the content, and Colin, after some thought, started heading south.
’The King Flower is blooming, huh...’
The parchment had indeed mentioned the King Flower, but without a description, and he was unsure why.
Nonetheless, with the event occurring once every three years, his arrival today was perfect timing; it would be a shame to miss out!
Choosing to walk rather than take a carriage, Colin took his time strolling, admiring the unique charm distinct from Neustadt, his pace seeming leisurely yet often covering an entire street block in an unsuspecting moment.
Half an hour later, he reached the square where the ’King Flower’ performance was being held, and the crowd in front of him suddenly became dense.
A strong fragrance of flowers assailed his nose, cutting through the throng of people jostling shoulder to shoulder.
Colin caught sight of the remarkable scene in the center.
The focus of the crowd was a small white pool, shallow, with buds poised to bloom within it.
Yet what captivated everyone was the large white bud in the center, about half a meter in size... Could this be the fabled King Flower?
Additionally, Colin noted that in the very front of the crowd, there were several chairs arranged... Likely reserved for distinguished guests.
Colin found a spot closer to the front, stood firm, and was about to ask the people nearby about the allure of the blooming King Flower when suddenly there was a commotion ahead.
"It’s opening, it’s opening!"
"The King Flower is beginning to bloom!"
Colin turned his head to look, only to see the flowers at the edge of the pool unfurl at an accelerated pace, visible to the naked eye.
Shush—
The outermost blooms were fully open, a lush red, noble and elegant, and immediately after, the large white bud at the center turned deep red, identical to the peripheral flowers.
Then, a refreshing fragrance filled the air.
Unlike its intense coloration, the scent from the seven-petaled red flower, which he had never encountered before, was exceptionally subtle.
It was as though on a spring morning, after a satisfying sleep, you wake up to a cool breeze laced with morning dew.
No, it wasn’t as though.
Colin suddenly realized the magic of the scene before him.
The tranquil feeling brought by the scent of the flower was indeed tangible, acting directly upon the soul!
The Wizards around him closed their eyes one after another, savoring the sensation.
What was a somewhat noisy scene due to the blooming had now fallen into an unmatched silence.
Apart from the sounds of breathing and heartbeats, Colin could barely hear anything else.
The noises from the distant city blocks were exceedingly faint, as if from another world.
Shush—
Just then, he heard new sounds of blossoming.
Looking up, he saw the buds inside the ring of red flowers explode into bloom, revealing an orange hue.
In contrast to the elegant red flowers, their color was much more vibrant, like clusters of blazing flames.