Minecraft: Is this still the Minecraft I used to play?

Chapter 170, Prologue

"May I ask what brings this guest from afar through the teleportation portal?"

Although Lingjiu's voice is still gentle, it always gives people the feeling of a smiling tiger, and the aura of a superior is not concealed.

Completely different from the 09th Order who just called himself "I"...

Shi Qian was completely incapable of handling such a role; he had never faced anyone so imposing before.

But he doesn't show it on his face; his long-term ability to suppress his emotions allows him to speak without changing his expression.

"In order to obtain information about the coordinates of other dimensional portals, Hibiscus said you knew about this, so she brought me here."

It's a real shame there's no tea in MC, otherwise Shi Qian really felt this moment would be perfect for picking up a teacup and taking a sip.

"Oh? Is that so?"

Ling Jiuxu still looked the same, but his gaze drifted to Furong for a second.

Furong froze for a moment, but fortunately, Ling Jiuxu's gaze didn't linger for long before turning back.

"Speaking of which, I do know the coordinates of the other portals, but I wonder what you intend to do there?"

"If it's inconvenient for you to say, then I won't ask any further questions."

At this point, Zero Nine's entire body leaned completely against the throne.

Despite saying this, Ling Jiuxu kept his eyes fixed on Shi Qian, observing his every move.

"I'm so sorry, it's really a matter of privacy and I can't tell you."

Feeling uncomfortable being watched so closely, Shi Qian had his number one clone relieve some of the pressure for him.

He shook his body violently twice, and also shook his head, before putting on the mask.

After completing the clone technique, Shi Qian relaxed completely, but he didn't notice the fleeting look of confusion in Ling Jiu Xu's eyes.

"Then it seems that I asked the wrong question. Since you have come for these coordinates, then consider this a gift for our meeting. Please do not use it as a return gift, as that would make me seem unhospitable."

Ling Jiuxu raised his hand, and a piece of paper appeared in his hand, with a line of coordinates slowly emerging.

It's a three-axis...

I got it so easily...

Shi Qian accepted the gift and thanked him, but inwardly cursed him as a "dead fox."

It's hard to get a reply when someone says something...

If I hadn't read some ancient Chinese novels and watched some period dramas, I really wouldn't know how to respond...

The main problem is that the 09 Order is too oppressive. Just being there makes you feel like you're sitting on pins and needles, let alone having to talk and think.

But... do I even think I can get my hands on this piece of paper?

"However, since you have come for this reason, you must have urgent business in other dimensions. If possible, please allow me to extend my hospitality next time. Today was indeed rushed. To express my apologies, please let Furong accompany you to bring back some local specialties."

Ling Jiu Xu beckoned to Fu Rong, who understood and stepped forward.

"Distinguished guest, let's go."

Shi Qian got up and followed Fu Rong.

He really wanted to leave the palace; staying there made him feel restless.

However, I also understood the other party's implication that they wanted me to leave.

Is this a good intention or an attempt to expel someone...?

Shi Qian was finding it somewhat difficult to make a judgment.

Those with real power are indeed not simple. To be able to sit in the position of monarch for so long, one must be special.

Shi Qian genuinely dislikes interacting with people. Thinking about the meaning behind conversations is too exhausting, and his brain always feels like it's going to explode from not being able to process all the information.

From this perspective, it actually looks pretty good...

Should I just leave?

The purpose of coming here has been achieved; a new location, one I've never seen before.

Shi Qian felt that this world had so many dimensions that he didn't know when he would encounter the lower realm and the end of the world.

As he reached the door, Shi Qian turned back for one last look.

Ling Jiuxu remained seated high on the stage, his expression obscured.

Given the current situation, it's clear that even if there are still questions you want to ask, there's no way to ask them anymore.

"The Past Beyond Time"...

Then let's talk about it again if there's a next time.

"Remember to bring back plenty of local specialties for our distinguished guests."

Just before the door closed, another sentence drifted out from inside.

This time, Furong didn't respond and instead took Shi Qian to the side hall.

But he couldn't help looking at the door and starting to let his mind wander.

If I were this monarch, what would those words mean?

Because this person comes from outside and is unaware of the current situation outside, they will deliberately adopt a humble attitude...

However, the person in front of him referred to himself as "this humble one," which clearly indicated that he was putting himself in a lower position.

Clearly, this is a situation where neither side is clear about the other's strength and both are somewhat worried. As the ruler of this dimension, it seems there's no need for me to worry too much about this person.

This explains why his demeanor changed after he returned to the throne.

Moreover, judging from the situation, he did indeed ask Furong for the coordinates of the teleportation portal.

It seems they really came for this matter, and so far there has been no unusual activity.

Since I happen to have some, I'll just give it to them and send them on their way.

Bring some local specialties so that this person can clearly explain that they were indeed here when they go back.

As for coming again next time, that's probably just a polite remark.

Shi Qian went through the process in his mind and found that the logic was consistent.

However, it's hard to say whether the interactions with Furong earlier were real or not.

There was no one else in the palace, but the door was open, and Hibiscus said that a distinguished guest had arrived. Obviously, someone had gone in and said that someone had entered the dimension. Maybe Zero Nine and Hibiscus were just acting.

And the other party really didn't welcome me; those few words asking me to leave now seem to mean I was being expelled.

The side hall contains gemstones of various colors, mostly in cube or crystalline form.

Furong selected many different styles, and all of them were done in front of Shi Qian.

But Shi Qian can't access these things...

"Distinguished guest, you..."

Furong was somewhat surprised, as no matter how she tried to hand it over, it seemed like she couldn't get it into the other person's hand.

"I'm sorry, I thought that if your monarch gave me the coordinates, I could get them, and that would also be true for other things in this dimension. It was my oversight that I didn't inform you in advance."

Shi Qian was slightly embarrassed.

It wasn't because I had offended their good intentions, but because I hadn't mentioned it beforehand.

"Please wait a moment, my dear guest."

Seeing the current situation, Furong walked out efficiently, seemingly to explain the situation to their monarch.

Shi Qian also took the opportunity to look around the place.

It's similar to other houses outside, all in the same style.

Shi Qian only realized now that it seemed the palaces here didn't use any special colors to directly guide the eye with color.

Instead, it was all the roads in this empire that drew attention.

The palace interiors are quite simple, just a bit brighter...

In this dimension, all the light we see so far is man-made.

It gave Shi Qian, who was used to natural light, a very strange feeling.

Something just doesn't feel right.

But everything is normal.

Whether it's the ground, the dome, the city walls, the guards, the residential areas, the smiling people, the hibiscus, or the Zero Nine Order, everything is normal...

Although there is an element of performance involved in Furong and Lingjiu Xu, it is quite reasonable for an outsider like myself.

However, this atmosphere did not make me feel as uncomfortable as the sandy areas of the desert dimension.

Shi Qian didn't think about it any further.

At this moment, Furong returned.