"The weather is really nice today."
Sitting in a spacious courtyard within Tang Sect, Tang Qianqiu took a leisurely sip of the specialty Starfall Tea from Star Luo City, showing a contented expression.
Being over a hundred years old, one has to enjoy life.
This Starfall Tea is a great thing, but unfortunately, it can only be produced in a tea garden on the outskirts of Star Luo City. When I leave Star Luo City, I must remember to bring some back.
Thinking of this, Tang Qianqiu took another sip of tea.
I'll double the price and sell it to Qi Poxiao!
At this thought, he couldn't help but chuckle.
Suddenly, Tang Qianqiu's expression froze slightly.
With the Spirit Power of a Limit Douluo, he instantly sensed the disturbance in the nearby heaven and earth's energy.
And this disturbance was very familiar to him.
His gaze fixed on the location of the energy fluctuation in the distance, Tang Qianqiu put down his tea cup and disappeared from his original spot in an instant.
"Finally, I can eat fish again."
…
"Sect Master Tang, you are here too?"
Cao Rang also felt the source of the heaven and earth energy fluctuations and rushed over. He immediately saw Tang Qianqiu at the entrance of Small Shop's restaurant.
"I haven't had fish in a long time. I'm here to try it." Tang Qianqiu stood with his hands behind his back, appearing more dignified than usual. He was still wearing the Tang Sect's golden sect master robe, whether it was because he left in a hurry or intentionally so.
Cao Rang chuckled and stood beside Tang Qianqiu, "I also miss Boss Qi's fish."
"Today is the second round of the round-robin tournament, right?" Tang Qianqiu glanced at Cao Rang, suddenly remembering.
After all, he had promised Qi Poxiao to look after them, so he was somewhat concerned.
"Yes, but the opponent is weak. I'll watch the finals instead." Cao Rang's face was full of indifference.
He had been so relaxed recently.
Without the affairs of the outer court to handle, he slept until he woke up naturally every day and then enjoyed the delicacies at Qi Han's restaurant. This was like a fully funded vacation.
As for the tournament? With Yue Lengxin there, he was quite reassured.
Hearing this, Tang Qianqiu nodded slightly and then squinted his eyes, "It seems Boss Qi is about to have trouble again."
As he finished speaking, a figure flew towards them, looked around, and upon seeing Tang Qianqiu in the Tang Sect's sect master robe, his face changed dramatically. He walked up, "Junior greets Senior Tang."
"What are you doing here?" Tang Qianqiu put his hands in his sleeves and only glanced at him before turning his head away.
A mere level 92 Titled Douluo junior is someone that he couldn't be bothered to look at more than once.
"Junior sensed a fluctuation of heaven and earth energy nearby, followed the source, and wanted to see what was going on." Standing before the renowned Limit Douluo, Star Remnant Douluo didn't dare to slack off and hurriedly replied respectfully.
"Then you're probably going to be disappointed. There's no treasure here, only a restaurant," Cao Rang said with a half-smile. It was only then that Star Remnant Douluo noticed another big shot standing nearby, making his scalp tingle.
"Greetings, Senior Cao."
After a moment of hesitation, Star Remnant Douluo spoke slowly, "Junior hasn't eaten yet. How about I line up behind the two seniors and try the food here? Would that be alright?"
"Oh?" Cao Rang gave him a deep look and then turned his head, "This restaurant is not mine, feel free."
He sighed deeply in his heart. As expected, there are no fools in this world.
Star Remnant Douluo silently stood a meter or two behind the two men. He dared not get any closer, nor was he willing to leave.
He's no fool. For a Super Douluo and a Limit Douluo to arrive early, was it possible there was nothing going on? Even if it wasn't a treasure, he had to investigate thoroughly to understand what was happening. How could he be persuaded by a few words from Cao Rang?
Although Star Remnant Douluo was not as powerful as the two big shots in front of him, he was still a titled Douluo and had been appointed as one of the Protector Douluos of the Star Luo Empire by the emperor. Given such a large fluctuation of heaven and earth's energy under the imperial capital's nose, it was his duty to investigate.
"Yo, it's so lively here?"
A voice came from behind, the person not yet seen. Following closely, a figure flew over. Upon seeing Tang Qianqiu up close, he quickly fell silent and lowered his head somewhat sheepishly.
Why is this big shot here!?
Tang Qianqiu gave the newcomer a meaningful look and then turned his head back to staring blankly at the door of the Small Shop.
It's just a Level 94 Super Douluo.
Glancing at the three people standing here, the newcomer chuckled awkwardly and approached Star Remnant Douluo.
"Star Remnant Douluo, what's going on here?"
Star Remnant Douluo glanced sideways at him, reluctant to speak.
They were all titled Douluos from Star Luo City, frequently encountering each other. He knew this person but didn't get along with him.
This guy was from the Starlight Auction House.
Titled Tyrant Blade.
"Tch." Tyrant Blade Douluo's eyes flashed with displeasure. He couldn't beat big shots like Tang Qianqiu and Cao Rang, but could he not handle a mere level 92 Titled Douluo?
I asked you a question, and you ignored me.
He slapped Star Remnant Douluo's shoulder forcefully, "Hey Star Remnant Douluo, how about we have a sparring session sometime?"
Star Remnant Douluo discreetly shook off his hand from his shoulder, frowning slightly, "Forget the sparring; I'm just here to eat."
"Oh?" Tyrant Blade Douluo's eyes twinkled as he glanced at the restaurant, then grinned widely, "Small Shop, I know this place. It's a very popular restaurant recently. I've heard that over a dozen of their dishes have been featured in Food Critique Magazine! Do you know about Food Critique Magazine? It's the hottest food magazine in Star Luo City—"
Tyrant Blade Douluo seemed particularly talkative, pulling Star Remnant Douluo into a conversation and staying put.
Star Remnant Douluo's face twitched slightly.
Damn it, can you stay away from me? We're not close!
And what the hell is even the Food Critique Magazine? I'm a titled Douluo, why would I care about that? You don't focus on cultivation and instead do these fancy things, don't you see your Spirit Power level...
Oh, he's two levels higher than mine.
— — — –
As the heavenly phenomenon appeared, Qi Han couldn't help but gasp.
The heavenly phenomenon of the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth was like an ethereal fairyland, breathtakingly beautiful. Though it lacked the grandeur of the Carp Leaping Through The Dragon Gate, it had its unique charm.
As the heavenly phenomenon dissipated, he held a bowl of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth in one hand and a spoon in the other, scooping a spoonful into his mouth.
The clear water was colorless and transparent, yet rich in aroma when brought close. Once in his mouth, the rich umami spread quickly, lingering in his palate.
The flavor had a distinct layering, bringing out the lean and delicious taste of Purgatory Bull, the slightly gamy but tender taste of Xihua Plateau lamb, the thick and delicate flavor of Cassia Pig, the unique taste of smoked Cassia Pig Ham, the tender texture and taste of Five-Colored Brocade Chicken, the vibrant flavor of Jade Swan, the unique marine taste of dried Sea Dream Clam, and the special and fresh taste of Mica Siren—all these flavors vividly reappeared in Qi Han's mouth.
A sip of the soup seemed to let him savor each of these precious and delicious ingredients individually, then meld them together in his mouth into a peculiar yet extraordinarily delicious taste. The flavor that touched the depths of his soul made Qi Han close his eyes in delight.
The saying that "no vegetable surpasses cabbage" is truly well-founded. Just one sip of this soup surpassed countless gourmet delicacies.
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