Lin Yi naturally knew that Xue Rou had meant no harm. Through his Spirit Eyes, he saw that white goodwill radiating from her and the others was spotless, without a trace of impurity.
"It's fine. Little Xue Rou is very cute." Lin Yi smiled.
"Really? Thank you, Young Master Lin." Xue Rou's cheeks flushed faintly. Her wings trembled lightly, and even the tips of her pointed ears turned pink.
"Of course it's true." Lin Yi reached out and rubbed her little head. Xue Rou's hair was very soft, carrying a faint fragrance of snow lotuses.
"We've arrived. The banquet is being held down there." Xue Wu smiled.
Lin Yi looked down.
The banquet grounds were paved with ice and lined with pillars. Ice patterns shimmered with a lustrous white glow, and intricate frost-flower designs were carved into every pillar, winding from its base all the way to the top.
Specks of ice crystals floated in the air like shattered stars scattered across the night sky, drifting slowly as they gathered and dispersed.
Ice Snow Lotuses stood in rows on both sides. Thin frost clung to their petals, giving off a cool, ethereal fragrance.
Ice tables were arranged neatly, laden with Ice Spirit Fruits, Snow Fruits, and Snow Brew.
The Ice Spirit Fruits were entirely transparent. The Snow Brew was pale blue, wisps of cold air rising from it.
The Snow Elves wore frost-patterned gauze robes. They moved with light steps, their hems brushing across the ice and stirring up tiny frost flowers.
The entire banquet was cool and sacred, tranquil and elegant.
Xue Wu led Lin Yi and Ye Xing toward several seats of honor at the center of the banquet.
As they passed, the Snow Elves on both sides cast their gazes over. Some were curious, some reverent, while