On the sixth day of Jiang Lin and Qicai Dan's arrival at the Dragon Palace, a grand banquet was held.
Representatives from various races across the Four Seas and Eight Desolations came to offer their congratulations.
Even the Dragon Kings from other sea regions sent their representatives.
At a glance, it was truly a lively affair.
Everywhere, cheerful voices could be heard exchanging greetings: "Long time no see, old friend, how have you been lately?"
"Oh, they actually let you out of your clan? How rare."
"Don't I need to see the world too? Hahaha…"
The Dragon Clan's new dragon treasure was actually a little bone dragon.
That was truly rare.
Clearly an inanimate object, yet it contained the power of 'life'.
A strange combination.
"Tch~ I wonder whose cub it is. Is it necessary to make such a fuss?"
A sarcastic remark suddenly sounded from nearby.
Those who were chatting immediately withdrew their gazes and returned to their seats.
They dared not agree, nor dare to say anything more.
A youth wearing a blue robe, with two light blue dragon horns on his forehead, propped his chin on his hand and sat in his seat.
His gaze towards Qicai Dan was filled with suspicion and disdain.
When the banquet began, Qicai Dan's seat was arranged next to the Dragon King.
Even among the dragon princes, it was considered a prime spot.
Due to nervousness and excitement, it kept looking towards Jiang Lin's position.
As if this was the only way to feel a little more at ease.
But in this joyous occasion, when all the guests were smiling and speaking kindly,
Qicai Dan unexpectedly felt a chilling gaze.
It subconsciously looked over and met a pair of undisguised, ice-blue eyes directly appraising it.
The expression carried a sense of ill intent.
"Who are you looking at?"
Ao Bai, standing beside them, followed Qicai Dan's gaze and then pouted.
"Ao Su. Don't mind him, his family has always been at odds with us."
"I don't know why he's willing to come this time…"
When they sent the invitation, it was merely a formality.
"Mm."
Qicai Dan nodded, but still didn't withdraw its gaze.
It looked towards its master's direction, then towards the direction of the youth in the blue robe.
Then it looked at the other guests.
Why… was there so much iced food and drinks only at that youth's table?
Understanding its thoughts, Ao Bai shrugged.
"It seems to be due to a special constitution, combined with a unique cultivation method."
"Even if you give him hot food, it will turn into cold food by the time it reaches him. For dragons like him, cold food is also more delicious."
Qicai Dan's eyes lit up, and it asked, "Are there any treasures in the Dragon Palace that can prevent things from getting cold?"
Ao Bai asked doubtfully, "There are, but…"
"Hot food is so delicious, it's pitiful that he can't eat much!" Qicai Dan said with an excited expression, as if considering the guests:
"Don't the kitchens have mini hot pots? Arrange one for him!"
Ao Bai was stunned for a moment, then reacted and slapped the table:
"Alright, arrange it!" he said heartily.
Coming to our territory, and acting so high and mighty.
Who are they putting on a show for!
Beside them, the old Dragon King glanced at the two little ones.
He slowly closed one eye.
…
Soon, the banquet officially began.
All sorts of delicacies, food collected from the Four Seas and Eight Desolations, were condensed onto the jade platters before them.
The dishes were varied, and the color coordination and presentation were beautiful.
Jiang Lin's gaze fell upon a dish of fish.
As far as he knew, although this fish was delicious, it had many bones, so it was rarely served at banquets.
Did the Dragon Palace chefs have some special processing method?
Jiang Lin tried a bite; it was tender and delicious.
Just as he had expected, there wasn't a single bone.
He didn't know how they managed it.
"Isn't this fish only found near Penglai?"
At the adjacent tables, guests also began to taste the food in small groups.
They occasionally whispered and discussed, or expressed their amazement.
"This mini hot pot is quite popular in the human world recently."
"Are these red fruits inside produced exclusively by the Cloud Mist spirits?"
"Oh, how rare… That person is actually eating hot food."
Amidst this harmonious atmosphere, someone suddenly noticed the abnormality of the youth in the blue robe – Ao Su.
Light blue dragon horns, and a cold aura emanating from his body.
It was clear at a glance whose dragon prince he was.
The youth stared at the bubbling mini hot pot before him, his face as cold as ice, wishing he could just flip the pot over.
Even though the table in front of him was already covered in frost, the mini hot pot still bubbled.
"Damn it!"
The youth cursed under his breath, and hearing the surrounding whispers, he glared back directly.
His eyes seemed to say: What are you looking at! What are you laughing at!
If it weren't for the old Dragon King and Ao Yu being present, he would have flipped this table long ago!
Among the Dragon Princes of the East Sea, Ao Yu, while not the oldest or the highest in cultivation, was the most feared.
His conduct and what he cultivated were unpredictable and unfathomable.
Moreover, it was rumored that he had received the approval of his ancestors.
Even as fellow true dragons, everyone avoided provoking him if possible.
Otherwise, they would be the ones to suffer.
"Pfft hahaha…"
From above, Qicai Dan and Ao Bai, sitting beside the old Dragon King, secretly laughed at the sight of the youth – Ao Su – losing his temper.
Just as they were happily laughing, they unexpectedly met their master's gaze.
Qicai Dan was startled: "Hiccup~"
"Hiccup~ Hiccup~~ Hiccup~"
Ao Bai asked, "What's wrong?"
Qicai Dan put away its smile and sat up straight, "Hiccup~ Nothing, hiccup~"
Jiang Lin calmly withdrew his gaze.
He wondered if this little fellow was getting carried away again.
However… that was good.
Jiang Lin glanced upwards at the seventh prince Ao Yu, dressed in a dark purple robe, and the old Dragon King in green.
At least he could discern the attitude of the Dragon Palace.
Not just him, but all the myriad races attending this banquet.
After this banquet, no matter where Qicai Dan went or what it did,
It was expected that these races would show it respect.
They would remember that behind Qicai Dan stood the Dragon Palace.
It was Ao Yu, and even more so, the old Dragon King.
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