The restaurant Tang Yu had pointed out earlier was a hotpot place that had been open in Rainbow Cloud City for a full three hundred years. It was also widely recognized as the city's most authentic old establishment.
However, only nobles and dignitaries could afford to dine there. The savings an ordinary person amassed in a year would not even be enough to order a single dish inside.
The moment the three of them reached the entrance, the rich aroma of meat wafted into their noses.
Gudu Lili swallowed, her eyes sparkling as she grabbed Tang Yu's arm and pulled him inside.
"Welcome, honored guests. This way, please."
As soon as the three entered, the waiter enthusiastically came over to greet them. After seating them, he first brought out fruit and pastries, then began recommending the restaurant's signature dishes.
"Then we'll have the signature dishes. And a jar of that signature green plum wine you mentioned?"
"Certainly. Please wait a moment, honored guests."
Not long after they finished ordering, the waiter brought over the hotpot, wine, and everything else. The three gathered around the pot and dug in with gusto.
Gudu Lili also asked Tang Yu for a small cup of green plum wine. After taking a sip and finding it quite good, she cheerfully raised her cup to toast him.
"You've been away from home for so long. Have you contacted your family?"
Tang Yu picked up a slice of beef and put it into his mouth. The meat was exceptionally good. These livestock had been nourished by a trace of spiritual energy, and the flavor truly was beyond reproach.
"My family gave me a carrier pigeon. They said I could send a letter home whenever I missed them."
"Where's the pigeon?"
"I released it just before I met