Inside the elegant, luxurious private room, all the clamor and discussion from outside had been shut away.
Soft starlight crystal lamps spilled their glow across the polished tabletop, bathing the room in a warm, tranquil radiance. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows lay the profound, boundless depths of space, where specks of starlight drifted and swayed, creating a leisurely, restful atmosphere.
Before long, gentle footsteps sounded outside the door.
Several star-rated attendants in matching, understated uniforms entered in orderly fashion, carrying one exquisite delicacy after another.
The dishes were crafted from specially made spirit jade and held spirit-food ingredients unique to the border starfields. Their colors were vivid, spiritual mist curled around them, and a faint, savory fragrance slowly spread through the air, whetting the appetite.
Dish after dish was neatly arranged upon the table, each plated with meticulous elegance. All of them were the restaurant's finest signature dishes.
The attendants bowed respectfully. "Please enjoy your meal, you two."
With that, they quietly withdrew from the private room and closed the heavy soundproof door behind them, sealing out every sound and leaving the two of them in absolute peace.
Wu Yue raised a hand in invitation, poised and gentle. "Give them a try. These spirit dishes are unique to the border regions. They nourish Primal Energy, and they taste excellent."
Lu Yuan nodded slightly, picked up his utensils, and calmly began to eat.
Their movements were unhurried and graceful.
The atmosphere at the dining table was relaxed and warm, without the slightest hint of restraint or distance.
As he chewed, sweet, rich spiritual energy flowed down his throat and into his stomach, slowly nourishing every limb and bone. Much of the fatigue from the long voyage quietly faded away.
After eating in silence for a while, Wu Yue was the first to