Although the Golden Armored Strongman could not fly or escape through the air, he ran and leaped with the speed of the wind. Led by the Little Paper Crane, after detouring around Du Kui Peak, he became a faint streak of golden light racing over mountains, through forests, and across rivers.
Seeing that they had already avoided Du Kui Peak, the Little Paper Crane chirped a few times at Golden Second, then flew into the sky and turned into a faint streak of white light, shooting toward Kuinan County City. It intended to go ahead and report to Ji Yuan.
Over in Kuinan County City, a small banquet was being held in a side hall of Li Manor. As the young master of Li Manor, Li Feng naturally had the authority to host a feast, though he could hardly occupy the main dining hall. Thus, he had used a side hall meant for receiving guests.
Li Feng had likewise not intended to alert the elders of the household. He was hosting only Zuo Wuji and Ji Yuan, having the kitchen prepare a table full of fine wine and dishes. By now, night had fallen, and the banquet was about to begin.
"Mister Ji, Great Hero Zuo, I had them prepare plenty of fine wine! Today, we won't go home until we're drunk!"
Li Feng stood atop a chair, excitedly shouting as he raised a wine pot. Ji Yuan snatched the pot from his hand.
"What would a child drink wine for?"
"Hehehe, of course I'm not drinking. I'll have sour plum soup while you drink! Hurry, have the kitchen serve the dishes—"
Hearing Li Feng's order, the servant at the side hurriedly nodded in acknowledgment.
"Yes, Young Master."
The servant hurried toward the kitchen, only to encounter Old Madam Li