"Mr. Li, please follow me!" A faint smile hung on the steward's face.
Following the Dragon Palace steward, Li Qing soon arrived at a magnificent palace hall.
The place was very spacious. Li Qing sat before an empty bronze table as the steward said in a low voice.
"The Dragon King is receiving guests up ahead. Please wait a moment, Mr. Li."
With that, he clapped his hands. A group of attendants filed out from all sides, setting table after table of delicacies before him.
They were all ordinary delicacies, nothing horrifying among them.
"Please enjoy, sir. If you need anything, feel free to tell me at any time. I will be waiting outside the door."
Li Qing nodded slightly and did not ask whom the Dragon King was receiving.
Time always passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, several hours had gone by.
Most of the Dragon Palace's delicacies were river fare. Exquisitely prepared, they tasted exceptionally delicious, and Li Qing ate to his heart's content.
Just then, a burst of laughter sounded from outside the door.
"Hahaha, I've kept you waiting, Mr. Li."
A figure entered through the doorway. It was none other than the Pujiang Dragon King.
Li Qing rose slightly and cupped his hands. "I came to disturb you uninvited. Please forgive my discourtesy."
"There is no need for such ceremony, Mr. Li. Please, sit!"
The Pujiang Dragon King smiled as he took the seat of honor.
The palace maids and attendants once more brought out a great quantity of delicacies, covering the table. At the same time, they brought out more Night-Bright Pearls, illuminating the hall.
Then the palace maids and attendants swiftly withdrew, and the hall fell silent once more.
The Pujiang Dragon King looked at Li Qing. "Mr. Li, you've done something