Chapter 147: Fortunately Survived
Even when traveling, he must not relax his physical exercise. This is the requirement Zhang Da set for himself before going out.
He had been following this rule these days. Although it was not convenient to make too much noise when living in Dragon Palace City, fortunately the room here was spacious enough for him to take out Tom's fitness equipment that he had won in the lottery.
It turns out that just a short workout was enough to beat up his cousin once. This was purely Tom's own ability and had nothing to do with the fitness equipment.
Those dumbbells and the like are just ordinary equipment in Zhang Da's hands. Maybe they will have unexpected effects when used to hit people.
After getting used to exercising, it is really a pleasant thing to sweat every day, especially since you can always win a prize after exercising.
Although most of the time what he got were ordinary things, at least it enriched his prop library.
"I'm so tired, Tom, can you give me a back massage?" After taking a shower, Zhang Da wrapped himself in a bathrobe and threw himself on the bed, not wanting to move.
Tom didn't refuse because having one's back stepped on was a novel experience for him.
So Tom put his four feet on Zhang Daye's back and pressed it tentatively.
"Hmm..." Zhang Da could also feel the pads of the cat's paws pressing against his body, moaning in comfort. "Although it's very comfortable, this is a massage, right?"
Tom's original idea is to use his feet instead of his hands, and he learned the four-hand pressing technique from playing the piano four-hand. It feels so comfortable that you won't want to get up. Anyone who tries it will know.
Tom thought it was right. If he stepped on his back, he should stand upright and concentrate the weight of his whole body on his two feet. However...
"Forget it, let's do massage instead. Tom, you are too light. I won't feel anything." Zhang Da also thought that it was a bit too much to step on Tom's back with his weight.
But Tom refused to give up. How could he give up so easily when he encountered something that interested him? So he took out a bowling ball from behind and hugged it to increase his weight.
"Hey, this weight is interesting. It would be just right if it were heavier." I don't know what material Tom's bowling ball is made of, but the weight is definitely different from that of an ordinary bowling ball.
Still not enough? Tom tilted his head, put the bowling ball back, took out another iron ingot, raised it above his head with difficulty, and raised his leg to take the first step.
“Ah~ Waist, waist, waist, my waist!” Zhang Da also screamed, feeling that his waist was about to break.
Then there was a click, and a human-shaped hole appeared in the middle of the high-quality bed that Ryugu City specially prepared for guests. The sheets and quilts fell into the hole along with Zhang Daye and Tom.
Three seconds later, Zhang Daye and Tom poked their heads out of the hole and looked at each other.
Zhang Da also looked at the messy bed and asked helplessly, "Tom, what did you take just now?"
Tom laboriously lifted the iron ingot from the hole and showed it to him, with a flattering smile on his face. He had realized that he had made a mistake.
The black iron ingot clearly had '10T' written on it. Zhang Da also covered his face and said, "I am lucky to be alive today."
Finally, Tom fixed the big hole in the middle of the bed with a wry smile, so the two of them didn't have to sleep on the floor.
Zhang Da also felt that he had to tell them, otherwise it would be embarrassing if they were discovered later. But the problem was that it would still be embarrassing even if he told them. It was ridiculous that sleeping would leave a human-shaped hole in the bed.
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The next day's banquet was a bit grander. In addition to an endless variety of food and drinks, the most famous singers, the best orchestra, and the most beautiful dancers from Fishman Island were specially invited.
The purpose of arranging this grand banquet seemed to be more to express Neptune's gratitude than to see him off.
Jinbe and Kami were both invited, but Watatsumi didn't come in because the banquet hall was not big enough. Anyway, he would not be short of food and drinks, and this meal would probably tire out several chefs.
After everyone took their seats, Neptune waved his hand, and music immediately filled the entire hall. The mermaids began to dance, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.
To be modest, the level of this orchestra is very high, and all the members together are almost as good as Tom alone.
The scene of the mermaids dancing is even more beautiful. If there is any regret, it is that they have everything except long legs.
In this situation, Zhang Da could more or less understand the emotion when he said, "After fighting all your life, you can't enjoy yourself."
No matter how grand a banquet is , it must come to an end. Finally, it was time to say goodbye. Neptune asked the soldiers to carry in trays covered with cloth.
When Princess Yiji and her children unveiled the cloth, Zhang Da felt that his eyes were almost blinded by the light - gold, all gold! But it was not ordinary gold.
For example, what is placed in front of Tom is a life-size golden statue of Tom standing with his hands on his hips.
Shark Chili's is a large golden toothbrush.
Rui Mengmeng's is a golden sword inlaid with gems.
Altria's was a golden skirt armor, of similar style to her silver-blue one.
And Zhang Daye's was a golden folding stool.
Neptune came up with the idea of this gift when he saw Tom holding the bracelet thrown by Vander Decken and couldn't let it go that day. In order to show his sincerity, he specially asked Cami about their preferences, and then asked the craftsmen to carefully make these gifts.
"Wow!" Rui Mengmeng exclaimed.
Tom was more direct than her. He pounced on the statue and looked around it from top to bottom and from left to right.
Only Chili Shark and Altria could remain calm.
Zhang Da didn't bother to complain about why his gift was a folding stool. He said with difficulty: "Isn't this too expensive? Isn't this inappropriate?"
Neptune didn't think so. "Compared to your kindness to Fishman Island, these things are far from enough to express our gratitude. It's just that I couldn't think of a better idea in a hurry. I just hope you don't mind it."
Princess Otohime also said: "For us, being able to establish friendship with you is far more precious than a little gold, so please don't refuse."
Zhang Da also looked at his companions and finally said, "Thank you very much for your kindness."
Because Kami knew about it in advance, she was not shocked by the gold and showed an exaggerated expression. After Zhang Daye and others accepted the gifts, Kami carefully gave out her own gift.
They were necklaces she made herself using beautiful shells, one for each person.
Everyone accepted it happily. Although its value could not be compared to gold, the meaning was the same.
After saying goodbye to each other, Jinbei said, "An'e of Ryugu Castle was too tired yesterday and seems to be unable to move today. If you don't mind, you can take the Sun Pirates' ship on the way back. I will escort you."
Of course I don't mind. If you ask who makes me feel safest in the sea, it must be Jinbei. It would be great to have him escort me personally, but it seems that the incident with A-Man was their fault.
Zhang Da also said: "Of course I don't mind. It couldn't be better this way. And I'm sorry about Ah Man. We pushed him too hard yesterday."
