Birthday Banquet

"Regarding the Flood Dragon King of Vast Blue Dragon Palace's birthday banquet, does Jade Dragon City know of it? What are the arrangements?"

Hearing this, Steward Zhao's expression was surprised yet somewhat complicated. He nodded. "Jade Dragon City naturally knows of it. His Majesty the Flood Dragon King's thousandth birthday is the foremost event in the Vast Blue Waters. Our Jade Dragon City's City Lord, three Palace Lords, and many elders with real authority have all been invited."

"By custom, Jade Dragon City will dispatch a delegation of the highest standard to offer birthday congratulations. Perhaps one or two Palace Lords will lead it, and the City Lord will also have a gift prepared."

He looked at Xu Yuan, his tone carrying a trace of probing confirmation. "But from what Lord Xu has said, Clear Sand River has also received an invitation from the Dragon Palace?"

"Correct." Xu Yuan did not conceal it. He briefly recounted Lan Xi's visit the previous night, her gift of the Tidal Sound Shell, and the delivery of the Water Essence Guide, merely omitting some of his own conjectures and details.

At last, he took out the dark-blue Water Essence Guide, upon which a faint dragon-shaped phantom shimmered, and placed it on the table.

Steward Zhao's gaze sharpened. He carefully sensed the pure, vast water-vein aura upon the Water Essence Guide, as well as the unique mark signifying a formal invitation from the Dragon Palace. A look of realization appeared on his face.

"It truly is a Dragon Palace Water Essence Guide. And judging by the grade of this mark, it is a Clearwave Hall-level invitation for formally invited distinguished guests, not an ordinary token for observing the ceremony."

There was a hint of emotion in Steward Zhao's voice. "Lord Xu is indeed no ordinary