#765 - Chapter 765: The Nature of a Foodie

Purple Cloud Pavilion was now completely redecorated by Xuan and the Celestial Realm people.

The main color was purple, with purple glazed bowls and cups, purple curtains, and purple clouds.

The entire building was dominated by purple, which looked noble and elegant against the vast sea of clouds.

The floor was covered with thick carpets inlaid with gold threads, and the beams were hung with delicate彩绘 palace lanterns tied with purple silk flowers.

The main hall was supported by six pairs of tall bronze pillars, and next to each bronze pillar was a carved silver candlestick as tall as a person.

Thick incense sticks were lit on the silver candlesticks, filling the air with fragrance.

Today, Ye Ling was also wearing a light purple embroidered silk shirt with a pearl-white lake crepe skirt.

Her stunningly beautiful face, capable of captivating cities and toppling kingdoms, had a pair of pearly dimples, her eyebrows were lightly brushed, and her lips were touched with rouge.

Her watery eyes sparkled, rippling with intoxicating charm and allure, yet they also made people keep their distance.

Only a blooming rose was casually inserted into her flowing black hair, and as she walked gracefully, each step seemed to create a lotus flower, her beauty breathtaking.

The assembled courtiers were also seeing Ye Ling so charming and enchanting for the first time, and they were all a little dazed for a moment.

"Esteemed sirs, there is no need to be restrained. Please find a seat."

Xuan, noticing the gazes of the crowd, appeared in front of them at the right time, but he turned sideways to block their view of Ye Ling.

"Ahem, what Lord Xuan says is true. Lord Xuan, you have worked hard."

Reminded by Xuan, the crowd realized that they had lost their composure.

No matter what, the one on the stage was the Spirit of All Things.

An existence much nobler than them, how could they possibly have any presumptuous thoughts?

"Humph!"

Xuan glared at these people coldly, fiercely drawing his long sword and sheathing it again.

Seeing Ye Ling's gaze, as if she had something to say, Xuan then retreated.

"Let the dishes be served first. Everyone has worked hard during this time, and this banquet is to reward everyone!"

Ye Ling leaned lazily on her seat, waving her arm to signal the maids to serve the dishes.

Soon, as Ye Ling's words fell, a group of well-trained maids came forward, half-veiling their faces, and presented the dishes one by one.

Each time a maid served a dish, a guard would announce it loudly.

"First course: Nine Phoenixes Facing the Sky: Fresh tiger prawns are tailed, placed on a base of minced lamb, and steamed with red fermented bean curd."

"Second course: Snowy Jade Red Cup: Snow lotus, lotus root threads, mushrooms, and chicken breast are made into balls, paired with crimson peony as a cup."

"Third course: Yellow Dragon Spitting Emerald: Fresh emerald celery is selected, hollowed out, filled with minced pork from the hind leg, blanched in water, and then mixed with dried shrimp in a cold dressing."

"Fourth course: Emerald Lotus Red Skirt: Cherry tomatoes are thinly sliced, mixed with the juice of Western citrus, and supplemented with snow lotus."

"Fifth course: Phoenix Nirvana: A whole six-month-old native chicken is taken, with dried scallops, chrysanthemums, cinnamon, and camphor leaves as spices, the belly is stuffed with eggplant, mushrooms, peanuts, winged beans, and lotus seeds to absorb the juice, and three vegetable hearts are added for color."

"Sixth course: Mid-Autumn Moon: The first spring three-inch bamboo shoots are taken, minced, and steamed with native chicken eggs."

"Seventh course: Dragon Gate Playing in Water: Fresh carp, blanched in water with licorice, then colored with dark soy sauce and coated with egg white."

"Eighth course: Meng Po Thick Soup: Millet is the main ingredient, paired with native chicken and pork bone broth, plus three immortal herbs, barbed skullcap, plantain seeds, and soul-returning grass."

The after-dinner snacks included spring fragrant lotus leaf cakes, lotus leaf buns, jade lotus lotus seed porridge, and top-grade green lotus brew.

There were countless spiritual fruits and spiritual wines.

Ye Ling was still true to her foodie nature, and even the banquet was organized with such foodie characteristics.

"Let's eat first, and then talk about serious matters after we're done. These are all made by chefs I've collected, and the taste is superb. Everyone, eat your fill."

After Ye Ling finished speaking, she had already picked up her chopsticks and started eating.

The speed was so fast that it made people speechless.

At Ye Ling's speed, what could possibly be left on this table?

Seeing that Ye Ling was eating so deliciously, everyone immediately disregarded the order of seniority and status.

They immediately followed Ye Ling's example and started eating.

Seeing that everyone had dropped their restraint and started eating, Ye Ling nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right. There are no rules here."

"As long as you do your job well, we have plenty of time for you to drink and eat to your heart's content."

As Ye Ling spoke, she had already devoured another chicken leg.

At this time, Lin Yaoyao and the others, who had been brought by Ye Ling, were also called out and sat next to Ye Ling.

But looking at this table of fine wine and delicacies, they couldn't muster any appetite.

"What's wrong? Do you have something on your minds?"

Seeing Lin Yaoyao and the others looking so worried, Ye Ling suddenly felt that the chicken claw in her hand was not so delicious anymore.

She immediately put down the half-eaten lotus leaf chicken and came forward to say.

"What's wrong with you? Why aren't you eating? Is the food not good or doesn't it suit your taste?"

"Or should I ask the chef to make a few more dishes that suit your taste?"

Ye Ling was definitely a person of action, and as she said this, she had already turned her head and was about to start ordering the maids to take action.

But Lin Yaoyao shook her head and said, "Lord Ling, don't bother. We really can't eat."

Ye Ling was very puzzled when she heard this and said, "Why? Aren't we recognized foodies? Are you planning to leave us behind?"

Mu Qianqian pouted her lips when she heard this and said, "Lord Ling, the Star River Sect is suffering, and Master and Junior Brother's lives are uncertain, but we are here eating and drinking with you."

"Although Master is not as capable as other masters, she is extremely good to us. We can't be so ungrateful."

"So you should eat, don't mind us."

Xiaoqing also chimed in at this time, "Yes, Lord Ling, you should eat, don't mind us. We can't eat even if we wanted to now."

"Also, there's something I want to tell you, we've been hiding here with you for a long time."

"We want to say goodbye to you and go save Master and them."

When Ye Ling heard this, she immediately lost all appetite. She put down her chopsticks and looked at Lin Yaoyao and the others seriously.

"Did I save you so that you could go back to die?"

"Then why did I just come back from another world, without even drinking a sip of water or resting, and run over to risk my life to save you? Have you ever thought about it?"

When Lin Yaoyao heard what Ye Ling said, she immediately felt guilty and said, "Thank you, Lord Ling, for your life-saving grace, but we really can't stand by and do nothing."

Ye Ling was quite annoyed by Lin Yaoyao's stubbornness, and said lightly.

"Your Star River Sect has gotten into some trouble, but it's not difficult to solve. There's a big shot watching in secret."

"If you go, you'll just be sending yourselves to your deaths."

"If you really want to go, then go ahead, I won't stop you. But after you leave, our friendship will be over. There will be no more connection between us!"

"Xuan, see them out!"