Celebration Banquet, Lord Xiao's Collection Card

The carriage jolted along the road.

Su Yan sat at the front of the carriage, feeling refreshed all over.

Now that he had his soul ring, he no longer had to endure Tang Chi's jarring soul skills.

Su Yan entered the Inner World of Martial Souls and found a yellow soul ring floating right in the center of the altar.

Egglet bounced out excitedly, nuzzling against his chest again and again.

"Egglet, I really want to know what you are." Su Yan noticed that a yellow soul ring had also appeared at the very bottom of Egglet's shell. "So, you're my martial soul?"

Egglet trembled once, then twice.

Yes and no.

That same answer again.

Su Yan stood up, ready to head back, but was surprised to find that one of the five-pointed stars standing around him had lit up, and the thick black mist surrounding them had receded a little.

He unwrapped the bandages; one of the five-pointed stars on the back of his hand had also lit up.

Was it because he had absorbed a soul ring?

Su Yan couldn't think of any other reason.

At this rate, to light up all the Little Red Stars, he would need three more soul rings.

A long and arduous road lay ahead.

Inside the carriage, Bibi Dong wore glasses, focused on writing and drawing in a notebook.

Su Yan could see that the notebook was titled Bi's Training Method. In his eyes, this notebook was a Flame-Flame Fruit.

"Master, what training program are we doing next?"

"No rush. First, go back and attend the celebration banquet. Tomorrow, we'll return to the Soul Hunting Forest," Bibi Dong said, making a key mark on the second training method.

"Are we starting combat training?" Su Yan began to look forward to tomorrow, and also to the day he would obtain the Flame-Flame Fruit.

As evening approached, the carriage stopped steadily at the entrance of Notting City Martial Soul Hall.

The long-missed Su Yuntao stood at the door to welcome them. After this trip to the Main Martial Soul Hall, he had become the steward of Notting City.

"Holy Maiden, the celebration banquet has been arranged. Please enter the inner hall." Su Yuntao bowed, and when he turned his head to look at Su Yan, his eyes were full of delight.

Bibi Dong nodded and walked ahead, the others following closely behind.

The last time a banquet was held here was the last time.

That night was a feast for the children.

Tonight was a feast for Notting City Martial Soul Hall.

Su Yan saw that half of the inner hall was cordoned off, with over a dozen chefs dressed in white clothes and white hats bustling about inside.

Among them, the chef standing in front of the stove—if Su Yan wasn't mistaken—had a full five soul rings on his wok.

A Soul King, a Wok Soul King!

No wonder he could be a chef.

And the chef beside him, preparing the ingredients, had four soul rings on his large cleaver, which occasionally flickered; all his soul skills were related to cutting vegetables.

The most impressive of all was the chef in the back preparing the raw ingredients, who kept muttering under his breath as the dishes on the plate grew more and more.

Su Yan stood on tiptoe to look.

He could basically confirm that the evening banquet was mostly a vegetarian feast, and a spicy one at that.

He spotted a Chili Soul Ancestor, a Cabbage Soul Elder, a Carrot Soul Elder, and a Salt Soul Grand Master, among others.

These martial souls seemed tailor-made for chefs.

Suddenly, he was a little curious.

Su Yan withdrew his gaze and sat down in the seat reserved for him between Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Chi.

"Did everything go smoothly today?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

Su Yan nodded. "Smoothly. I finally got my first soul ring."

"Why didn't you hunt a soul beast back then? Now you had to make an extra trip," Tang Chi said from the other side.

"A little accident happened. I'll tell you about it during training tomorrow." As soon as Su Yan finished speaking, the evening banquet officially began.

The celebration banquet was conducted with much more formality. After Hall Master Ma Xiunuo's speech of gratitude, the head chef came on stage to introduce each dish by name.

"This dish is called Four Soul Flowers. Please enjoy."

Su Yan looked at the cabbage blooming like a flower before him and couldn't help but think of a famous dish, Boiled Cabbage in Supreme Broth.

He picked up one flower and put it into his mouth. A sweet, fresh, and fragrant flavor exploded in his mouth, rushing straight to his head, and his entire body was washed warm and comfortable by the pure soul power within.

This cabbage was provided by the Cabbage Soul Elder. Not only was its texture excellent, but it also contained his soul skill—a healing soul skill.

Su Yan couldn't wait to pick up a second flower.

Compared to the first flower's sweetness, the second had a richer flavor, seemingly enhanced by the Salt Soul Grand Master's touch.

Su Yan felt the soul power within him boiling, flames igniting uncontrollably on his body—pure bliss!

Beside him, Tang Chi had long tossed his hammer behind the stool, streaks of blue-white lightning occasionally crackling across its surface with a sharp sizzle.

Zhu Zhuqing was far more refined, nibbling the Soul Flowers in small bites, her reaction mild, though a pair of delicate cat ears atop her head twitched with each mouthful.

The third Soul Flower was spicy, the fourth soft and smooth.

After just four Soul Flowers, Su Yan felt an indescribable ease throughout his body; the lingering injuries from that night's cross-tier battle had vanished completely.

By the end of the entire banquet, he was refreshed and invigorated, his soul power even hinting at a breakthrough.

Su Yan leaned back contentedly in his chair, his belly round and full.

He noticed the chef speaking respectfully to his master about something, and realization dawned.

No wonder his master had hesitated when he proposed obtaining his first soul ring, and even moved up their departure date by so much.

Seeing Bibi Dong glance his way, Su Yan grinned with unrestrained joy.

Full stomachs called for full drinks—the adults had their wine, and the children naturally had their own beverages.

Su Yan stared at the bubbling Happy Water before him, his excited smile even brighter than when he'd first seen the Flame-Flame Fruit.

Hidden among these chefs was actually a Cola Soul Master!

Tilting his head back, he downed it in one gulp and let out a massive burp: "Awesome!"

Tang Chi copied him, swallowing it all at once, then launched into a chain of burps that lasted a full half-minute.

Zhu Zhuqing narrowed her cool eyes slightly, sipping slowly, her pretty face flushed with satisfaction.

The thrill of Happy Water was intoxicating.

The three of them, full and satisfied, were led by Si Si to the Martial Soul Hall's warehouse to each pick one trophy as a reward for their valiant battle.

Everything originally in the city lord's mansion was now stored in the Martial Soul Hall's warehouse.

There were jade pendants for calming the mind, dazzling gems, and all kinds of weapons and armor.

Su Yan strolled around and sighed: "Master was right—there really isn't anything good here."

In that case, he might as well grab something valuable, trade it for Gold Soul Coins, and use them to build up the village.

Su Yan started rummaging through boxes and cabinets, and so did Tang Chi.

The two of them, as if by silent agreement, split the space and dug in with equal fervor.

Zhu Zhuqing had already picked out an Orange Crystal Pendant and was watching from the side.

Before long, Su Yan picked up a wooden box and flipped open the lid. The contents floated directly in the air.

It was a card.

"**!" A plant, crisp and clear.

Su Yan's breathing quickened. He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe it was real.

"Zhuqing, pinch me," Su Yan said.

Zhu Zhuqing did as told, twisting her fingers.

"Ah! It's real, it's real!" Su Yan raised his hand and took the card, a flash of blue-white holy light bursting forth.

This card had a name.

Simply four words.

Ace Blue.

Also known as, Blue-Eyes White Dragon!

It was actually Blue-Eyes White Dragon!

Yu-Gi-Oh! The most trusted partner of the president, Seto Kaiba.

First the Flame-Flame Fruit, now Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

This transmigration was totally worth it!

Su Yan was certain that Duel Disks existed in this world. He had to find one, so he could truly summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

He wondered if a Blue-Eyes White Dragon summoned this way could actually fight.

If not, it would more than suffice as a mascot.

Without a second thought, Su Yan took the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and tucked it into his belt, his steps a little unsteady as he walked.

As for Tang Chi, he ended up hauling a giant Golden Statue. In his words, he'd sell it and give the money to the village chief.

The Celebration Banquet was nearing its end. Ma Xiunuo, face red, raised his glass high before being carried off the table and back to his room by the crowd.

Su Yuntao was already swaying as he walked, hanging onto Si Si and murmuring: "Si Si, let's have a child."

Si Si, whether from shyness or drunkenness, her cheeks flushed pink, helped Su Yuntao away as well.

The Enforcement Hall crew were arm in arm, giving their best vocal performances.

The night grew deep. The chef team had already left.

Inside the inner hall, only a few drunkards remained, along with the Enforcement Hall's "lullaby."