"Junior Brother Jiang's immortal rebirth consumed too much energy, so he naturally needs to eat more to replenish it. This banquet is also an fortuitous opportunity for him."
Han Xuanji smiled.
"Hey-hey."
Su Ming nodded, then smiled rather unkindly.
At the same time, Su Ming noticed that Chu Wuya's banquet was significantly better than his own.
Seeing this Su Ming whispered to Han Xuanji, "This Chu Wuya is really rich and powerful. Even the jade plates for serving snacks are carved from ten-thousand-year-old cold jade. Look at this pomp... Xuanyuan Po is acting like a down-and-out young master."
"Is this young master of the Xuanyuan Aristocratic Clan really inferior to this prince of Great Chu?"
"Hehe."
Han Xuanji picked up his teacup, his gaze sweeping over the direction where Chu Wuya was.
The prince of the Great Chu was smiling as he raised a cup to the cultivator beside him. The dragon pattern embroidered in gold thread on his sleeves shimmered under the lamplight, as if it were a living True Dragon.
"Some people may appear to be princes, but they are far from simple in reality."
To outsiders, Chu Wuya might seem to be highly valued, given that he was born as the crown prince, while the other princes didn't even complain.
However, he knew very well that this guy was the genuine Holy Emperor of the Great Chu, a powerful figure who had already attained the Great Luo realm countless years ago.
Just then, a waiter brought a plate of "Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow Soup" to Chu Wuya's table. It was made from the blood of a mythical beast that possessed the bloodline of True Dragon and Divine Phoenix. The aroma was irresistible and the Spiritual Qi energy was overwhelming, instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.
It attracted the attention of many people, especially Jiang Hao, who felt that every cell in his body was calling out to him.
This is a very nourishing food, and it will be of great benefit to him.
This immediately drew a chuckle from a young man in black opposite them, who said with a hint of mockery:
"If Fellow Daoist Jiang likes it, I can give you this bowl, since you are in dire need of nourishment."
These words drew low chuckles from several members of Chu Wuya's camp.
Jiang Hao's expression changed, and a hint of displeasure appeared between his brows.
However, considering that he was also freeloading, he couldn't be bothered to argue with the other party.
But Su Ming couldn't stand it anymore.
Seeing this, Su Ming snapped his folding fan shut and lazily said:
"Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken."
My junior brother Jiang has a special constitution, able to absorb the essence of heaven and earth. His abundant food intake is a gift from the Heavenly Dao, far beyond what mere gluttony can encompass.
"But you, fellow Daoist, with such delicacies before you, are only concerned with commenting on others' eating habits. Could it be that... your heart is willing but your body is unable to digest the essence of this dragon liver and phoenix marrow, and you can only satisfy your eye and mouth cravings?"
He spoke slowly, but every word was barbed, causing the young man in black to blush, but he couldn't afford to lose his composure in front of Chu Wuya.
Seeing this, Han Xuanji shook his head speechlessly.
Traveling with the chosen one of destiny, it's no surprise that we encounter such classic scenarios.
No wonder they say that every time these kids come back, they can talk for ages about what happened to them.
Even having a meal together can lead to this kind of situation.
This is definitely the treatment a fantasy protagonist gets.
"Luckily, I'm quite cautious, and none of this has come knocking on my door."
Han Xuanji thought to himself.
But actually participating in it was actually quite interesting, like filming a short drama.
So, what role is he playing here?
The mastermind behind it all? Or the old man?
Seeing that the atmosphere was getting a little awkward, Chu Wuya smiled and tried to smooth things over:
"When delicious food is before us, let's share it."
As he spoke, he gestured to the waiter to also serve a portion to Han Xuanji's table.
However, just as the waiter was halfway through carrying the soup, a slight ripple appeared in the space. He lost his footing and stumbled, tilting the tray in his hands. The precious "Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow Soup" was thrown directly at Jiang Hao.
The soup is imbued with Spiritual Qi, and its splashing is swift and powerful.
It looked like Jiang Hao was about to get soaked and make a fool of himself.
"Careful!"
A few low gasps rose from the surrounding area.
Jiang Hao was stunned. With his cultivation level, it was impossible for him not to react, but he felt as if the space-time around him was being affected.
He quickly glanced at the young man in black from before, and saw that the other man had a smile in his eyes, even a hint of provocation.
In that split second, Han Xuanji seemingly casually flicked his finger, and a barely perceptible spark of light struck the edge of the flying bowl with pinpoint accuracy.
The bowl of soup drew a strange arc in the air, steadily bypassing Jiang Hao, and then... landed squarely on the head of the young man in black.
Warm soup streamed down his hair and cheeks, while his fine robes were stained with the broth of dragon liver and phoenix marrow, leaving him disheveled.
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
The young man in black stood there, his face covered in soup stains and incredulous.
The waiter was so frightened that he stopped breathing.
These attendants were all direct subordinates brought in by Chu Wuya. They would be considered cultivators with decent talent in the outside world, but compared to the geniuses present, they were insignificant.
Su Ming was first taken aback, then pressed his folding fan tightly against his lips, his shoulders shaking violently, clearly struggling to suppress his laughter.
Jiang Hao smiled knowingly, then looked gratefully at Han Xuanji and whispered:
" Senior Brother Xie!"
Han Xuanji remained expressionless, as if he had merely flicked away a speck of dust.
Could such petty tricks about Dao of Space and Time possibly fool him?
Chu Wuya's gaze narrowed slightly as he gave Han Xuanji a deep look. He could naturally tell that Han Xuanji's cultivation was far superior to that of the young man in black.
The young man in black was named Shi Fang, a prodigy of the Astonishing Excellence Palace. He was skilled in the Dao of Space and Time. He had previously clashed with the Jiang Household and was injured. Therefore, he disliked Jiang Hao intensely and wanted to make him look bad.
Little did they expect that their plan would backfire.
Chu Wuya's expression remained gentle as he addressed the young man in black:
"Hurry up and tidy it up."
Clearly, he was somewhat dissatisfied with the other party's behavior.
Although the young man in black was somewhat dissatisfied, he dared not say anything because Chu Wuya had intervened. He snorted coldly and retreated.
Chu Wuya's gaze swept over the retreating figure of the black-clad youth, a flash of coldness in his eyes before transforming into a gentle, spring-like smile. He didn't make things difficult for the waiter, but simply told him to leave.
"Fellow Daoist Han, you flatter me. My disciples are ignorant and have disturbed your enjoyment."
Chu Wuya raised his cup to Han Xuanji in a gesture of respect.
It's alright.
Han Xuanji spoke calmly, not taking it to heart.
Chu Wuya, on the other hand, began to value Han Xuanji even more, believing that Han Xuanji's strength was among the strongest of the Golden Immortal and that he might even become Daluo Immortal in the future, making him a valuable asset.
At this moment, two maids quietly stepped forward and presented Han Xuanji with a new "Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow Soup".
The soup's aroma grew even richer, and the life essence it contained was three times stronger than before. Clearly, Chu Wuya had secretly ordered an addition, carrying a hint of apology.
Jiang Hao looked at the soup that Spiritual Qi, then glanced at Han Xuanji. Seeing Han Xuanji nod slightly, he finally felt relieved and began to eat heartily.
As the soup entered his stomach, the abundant Spiritual Qi dissipated, and a faint celestial light flowed around him, clearly indicating that he had benefited greatly.