As a few people were chatting, the waiter entered with a delicate jade tray, announcing the dish names skillfully:
"Here we have steamed Greenwater Beef Tendon, braised Redflame Phoenix Fish Fin, and Ice Crystal Snow Lotus Stewed Black Tortoise. All made with top-tier spiritual beasts, not only are they exquisite in taste but also beneficial for beauty, health, and enhancing cultivation."
The tempting aroma hit the air, and Fang Yuan couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart. Impossible, the fragrance was even more alluring than his own best barbecue by three points!
Beside him, Ruan Tianhe exaggerated, his Adam's apple bobbing as he almost drooled.
"Cough, cough..." Fang Yuan forced himself to calm down, "It's already come to this, let's eat first." He put the thought of doing good deeds aside and quickly picked up a piece of fish fin to taste.
"Mm!" The next moment, Fang Yuan suddenly clutched his chest, his face changing drastically as the delicacies in front of him burst forth with brilliant golden light, attracting the attention of everyone in the room.
"Your Majesty! Is the dish poisoned?" Ruan Tianhe stood up in surprise. By right, that shouldn't be the case. With His Majesty's constitution...
"No... it's not poisoned..." Fang Yuan's voice trembled with excitement. "It's just... too delicious! I never expected someone's culinary skills could surpass mine by so much, my Dao heart is about to shatter..."
Beside them, Lin Qingyu couldn't help but twitch his eye—how did he even bring Dao heart into this?
"And the golden light..." Ruan Tianhe hesitated and pointed to the still flickering glow.
"Oh, this?" Fang Yuan waved his hand calmly, "In a good food-themed show, if the dishes don't glow, then what's the point? Basic operation."
He had originally thought about tearing his clothes off in excitement, but then decided it might be a bit improper, so he let it go.
"I see..." Ruan Tianhe wiped the sweat off his forehead, though he didn't quite understand what His Majesty was saying, this wasn't the first time something like this had happened.
He always felt like His Majesty sometimes acted a bit strangely, as if from another world, but as a servant, it was best to just go along with it.
Lin Qingyu was completely stunned, his chopsticks falling to the table with a "clink." Was this guy really eating? How could it be so complicated, this young man... is there something wrong with his head?
Before he could snap back to reality, he saw that Fang Yuan and Ruan Tianhe had already buried their heads and were devouring the food, with Ruan Tianhe understanding the exaggerated reaction from His Majesty the moment he took his first bite.
The two of them didn't care about talking anymore, and the food on the table was being consumed in a whirlwind, as if they'd been starving for several lifetimes.
Lin Qingyu watched speechlessly, and though Tianxiang Pavilion was the top restaurant in Baiyu City and even the entire Northern Region, it still felt like this scene was a bit over the top... Just as he picked up his chopsticks, he realized most of the dishes were already half gone.
Are they even human?!
Did they say this was a meal invite? Why does it feel like I won't get any food?
It seemed that these two were indeed newcomers to the Northern Region, so naive...
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Eventually, Lin Qingyu did manage to get some food, though this stranger seemed to have no shortage of money, as the dishes were quickly replenished, and Lin Qingyu had his fill of rare delicacies that he usually couldn't afford.
At the same time, Fang Yuan made up his mind that after the meal, he would seek out the head chef of Tianxiang Pavilion to learn a few skills, using good deeds to level up his culinary skills.
There was no way around it—doing good deeds was so tiring, he had to reward himself with some fine food.
Just as they were enjoying their meal, a stream of light streaked across the sky, and a middle-aged man in a brocade robe, riding a flying sword, landed directly on the upper floor of Tianxiang Pavilion.
Fang Yuan raised an eyebrow. Baiyu City had a prohibition on flying, yet this person dared to openly fly, indicating his exceptional status.
At that moment, a graceful figure in a crimson robe descended the stairs.
The newcomer's name was written above her head: **Tianxiang Pavilion Owner: Su Yue**.
The beautiful owner's face showed a helpless expression as she looked at the lively hall and reminded everyone, "Ladies and gentlemen, Lord Luo Xiao is upstairs dining, please keep quiet."
Her words seemed to have some magical power, as the moment she finished speaking, the previously noisy hall instantly fell silent.
Even the monks who had been discussing their expedition to the Hundred Poison Cave now fell silent, understanding that they had to bear with it. It was normal for Lord Luo Xiao to be angry, given the recent major upheaval in the Sword Treasure Pavilion, where the designated heir had been killed by a demon.
The diners all bowed and prepared to leave.
Fang Yuan smiled. Just as he was enjoying a meal, someone suddenly interrupted it—this kind of feeling was like being forcefully pulled out of a deep sleep. His anger flared up.
"Two friends, let's leave," Lin Qingyu whispered, urging them to stand up quickly, "We can't afford to offend him!"
As he was about to leave, Fang Yuan grabbed his sleeve with a smile and asked, "Lin Dao, what are your plans next?"
Lin Qingyu wiped his forehead. This was not the right place to talk, but seeing that Fang Yuan was insistent, he answered reluctantly, "I plan to sign up for the joint army against the Hundred Poison Cave..."
"Perfect!" Fang Yuan turned to Ruan Tianhe and said, "Go with Lin Dao now and contribute to the Northern Region."
"Yes!" Though Ruan Tianhe didn't fully understand His Majesty's intentions, he still cupped his hands and agreed.
Fang Yuan waved his hand.
"Lin Dao, let's go." Ruan Tianhe gestured for Lin Qingyu to lead the way.
"Alright..." Lin Qingyu hesitated and then glanced back at the still unmoving Fang Yuan. "Won't you be joining us?"
Lin Qingyu had guessed what Fang Yuan's plans were. Could it be that this outsider was really planning to confront Lord Luo Xiao directly?
Was he trying to get himself killed?