Flower Country, the Imperial Garden.
The sun had only just set, and night had yet to fall, but the garden was already ablaze with lights.
Palace maids carrying all manner of delicacies and wine moved through the Imperial Garden, preparing the venue according to Zhu Feng's instructions.
Every dish had been painstakingly prepared by the imperial chefs, using the finest ingredients and techniques. Although the wine could not compare to Oran Island's specialties, it was still wine reserved for the imperial household, with an exquisite flavor.
Dancers and musicians were also busily preparing in the nearby Palace for their performances at the banquet.
Everything was arranged to imperial standards. Perhaps only the imperial family of Flower Country and a handful of others in the entire world had the resources and traditions for such an affair.
At the very least, the banquets Lind hosted were never this lavish. He was not of imperial birth, after all, nor did he have such habits.
Still, Lind had brought quite a few officers to this banquet. Perhaps he could pick up some pointers this time and lend a little more prestige to his own celebrations.
With Lind's strength, even though he had farther to travel to Flower Country's Capital City, he arrived sooner than Zhang Liang and the others.
After reaching the Eight Treasures Navy's base through the Teleportation Gate, Lind picked up its leader, Zhang Tong, and the others, then flew their ship straight to the Capital City. The entire trip took less than two hours.
While Lind chatted with Zhu Feng and Zhang Tong in the imperial palace, Zhang Liang and the others were still hurrying along. They only arrived once the venue was fully prepared.
Seeing Zhang Liang and Zhu Ying so full of vigor, those waiting to welcome them at