Treating Guests (2)
Upon hearing that Liu Zhengguang had actually formed a dual dao companion with a beautiful female disciple, Yue Qianchou was shocked. A beautiful female disciple? Could it be Qu Ping'er?
As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. In Yue Qianchou's heart, the most beautiful female disciple in the entire Qingguang Sect was naturally Qu Ping'er.
"Shh, keep your voices down. Those two sitting over there look like disciples of Fu Xian Island." The four of them looked towards the window and immediately fell silent. Just then, the waiter came over to ask them to order, and they quickly changed the subject.
Yue Qianchou was just getting to the crucial part when they stopped talking. It concerned Qu Ping'er, how could he bear it? He slowly stood up, his face grim, and walked towards the table where the four of them were.
Xiong Hui was in a bad mood, and even the best food tasted bad at that moment. Suddenly, he saw Yue Qianchou leave the table with a gloomy face. He wondered what Yue Qianchou was going to do, so he immediately followed him.
"Four of you! May I ask which sect or school you belong to?" Yue Qianchou calmed himself down and walked over to the table, asking with a smile.
The four had just finished ordering when Yue Qianchou approached and asked them a question. Looking at his and the others' attire, the four exchanged glances and realized he was indeed a disciple of Fu Xian Island. The four stood up, and one of the men opposite Yue Qianchou cupped his hands and said, "My name is Bi Zicong. We are four friends, belonging to the Four Great Families of the Cultivation World. We arranged to visit Hundred Flower Valley. May I ask what guidance this senior from Fu Xian Island has for us?"
The four of them couldn't see through Yue Qianchou and Xiong Hui's cultivation levels, so they naturally addressed them as "seniors." However, Yue Qianchou saw through their cultivation levels at a glance; three of them were at the early stage of Core Formation, and the other was at the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
The Four Great Families of the Cultivation World are those that Four Great Families, somewhat similar to Hundred Flower Valley. They belong neither to the Righteous Path nor the demonic path, and it is rumored that the Four Great Families are closely linked and possess considerable strength. Yue Qianchou had naturally heard of them, and with a slight narrowing of his eyes, he asked with a smile, "Are you a member of the Bi, Jing, Wu, or Tan Four Great Families?"
The four men clasped their hands in greeting and said, "Indeed." Bi Zicong respectfully asked, "May I ask which esteemed master from Fu Xian Island you are, senior?"
"So you really are a scion of Four Great Families of the Cultivation World. It's an honor to meet you!" Yue Qianchou cupped his hands and said calmly, "I'm not much of a master. I'm just the villain you mentioned earlier who beat someone up, Yue Qianchou!"
Upon hearing this, the four exchanged bewildered glances. Indeed, the heavens were watching; thankfully, they hadn't spoken ill of him behind his back, or things would have gotten quite a scene. It was important to understand that while the Four Great Families were powerful, they were still insignificant compared to Fu Xian Island. Bi Zicong paused, then quickly bowed and said, "It was our fault for being so talkative. We were unaware of your presence, senior. Please forgive us."
Yue Qianchou waved his hand and said, "I don't like to hide things. I hit someone, that's all. There's no need for forgiveness. It's just hitting someone! Some people are just ignorant and brought it on themselves. Since I dared to hit someone, I'm not afraid of what others will say. Besides, none of you four said anything bad about me. What crime have I committed?"
"It's just hitting someone, what a big mouth." The four chuckled awkwardly, thinking to themselves, "Only disciples of Fu Xian Island would have such arrogance. Qingguang Sect is, after all, the sixth-ranked sect in the Righteous Path. There aren't many who can afford to offend them, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to stir up the entire Cultivation World like this in recent years. Even our Four Great Families, if any one of them were chosen, couldn't match them."
"It is fate that we meet here. I, Yue Qianchou, love making friends. How about we all sit down for a drink together? I wonder if the four of you would do me the honor?" Yue Qianchou said with a smile.
Three of the four looked at Bi Zicong, who hesitated slightly, unsure of what Yue Qianchou was planning. It was impossible to travel in the Cultivation World without some precautions.
Yue Qianchou could tell that Bi Zicong was the leader of the four, and said calmly with a smile, "Does the four of you not want to give me a chance to flatter the Four Great Families?"
These words were rather sarcastic. The disciples of Fu Xian Island were already considered lucky if they didn't act arrogantly throughout the Cultivation World; why would they need to flatter others? At the same time, it was also a subtle reminder to the four. Bi Zicong, looking somewhat embarrassed, cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll humbly accept your offer."
Yue Qianchou nodded and called out, "Shopkeeper." The waiter who was serving the dishes hurried over and asked what was wrong.
"Prepare a fine private room and the best banquet from your Hundred Flower Inn. Go quickly, I need to entertain these guests," Yue Qianchou said, waving his hand.
The waiter looked at the already served food and wine and asked, "What should we do with this food and wine?"
Yue Qianchou pointed to this table and then to the table where he had started sitting, saying, "Put it all on my tab. You go do your thing. Oh, by the way..."
He changed the subject and called to the waiter, "This table of food and wine hasn't been touched yet. Go to the night market outside and find four cultivators who are currently struggling financially. Tell them that Hundred Flower Inn has prepared a table of food and wine for them to enjoy for free. You must make it clear to them that after they taste the food Hundred Flower Inn wine, they should give their evaluation of the taste. Don't say anything like 'eating for free,' understand?"
The waiter was stunned for a moment, scratching his head, he really had never seen such a strange customer. Seeing that he did not react, Yue Qianchou said in a deep voice, "What? Is my request too much? Don't tell me that you have been in Hundred Flower Inn for so long and do not know which cultivators outside are usually in dire straits."
"Understood, understood. Senior meant well." The waiter smiled apologetically and stepped back, exchanging a few words with the shopkeeper behind the counter. The shopkeeper glanced at them in surprise, nodded, and the waiter dashed out. A short while later, the waiter indeed returned leading four cultivators, their faces beaming with joy, yet dressed in shabby clothes.
"Gentlemen, let's stand aside for a bit and not disturb their appetite," Yue Qianchou said with a calm smile, and slowly walked away with the others.
The manager of Hundred Flower Inn came out from behind the counter and walked over with a smile, "So it's Mr. Yue. Have you reserved the best banquet at Hundred Flower Inn?" He had seen Yue Qianchou beat someone in front of everyone during the day, so he naturally recognized him.
Yue Qianchou nodded without speaking. The innkeeper smiled and said, "The best banquet in our shop costs a thousand high-grade Spirit Stones. It will take some time to prepare, so please wait a moment."
A banquet costing a thousand high-grade Spirit Stones? Everyone was shocked, even those from the Four Great Families. Yue Qianchou frowned and said coldly, "Manager, are you reminding me? Are you worried I can't afford it?"
He was right. The innkeeper had come specifically to remind him, fearing he might not be able to pay, to avoid an awkward situation for everyone. Fu Xian Island's wealth was undeniable, but Yue Qianchou Fu Xian Island merely a Core Formation stage disciple; how could he possibly come up with a thousand high-grade Spirit Stones? Thinking this, he certainly wouldn't say it aloud, and quickly smiled apologetically, "No, no, Mr. Yue, you've misunderstood. Please come up to the private room upstairs and wait a moment."
After saying that, he personally led the way, thinking to himself, "You are a disciple of Fu Xian Island, so I can't offend you. But if you can't pay the bill, then it's not my problem. Someone will naturally come to Fu Xian Island. No one from Righteous and Demonic paths dares to eat for free at Hundred Flower Inn."
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