When Ye Ming shared this news with the women, they all trembled.
Even Nangong Qianyu, who was not sensitive to matters of power, felt a sense of impending storm.
At this moment, she suddenly seemed to recall something: "Ye Ming! If you want to know what's really happening inside Hua Guo, perhaps she can help you!"
Hmm?
Hearing Nangong Qianyu's words, everyone present cast curious glances.
"Who?"
In Ye Ming's memory, Nangong Qianyu shouldn't have known such a person.
"You know her too, it's... Yan Yinluo!" Nangong Qianyu said with a light laugh.
Yan Yinluo?
"Isn't she a celebrity? How could she..." Ye Ming said in confusion upon hearing the name.
But before he could finish, he seemed to realize something?
"You mean... her grandfather!"
Ye Ming's eyes lit up, remembering Yan Yinluo's other identity. (Yan Yinluo and her grandfather were mentioned in Chapter Four.)
He recalled Yan Yinluo's grandfather was named Yan Yi, and was formerly the top official of Feng Province.
Although he was retired, it didn't mean he had left Hua Guo's internal affairs.
His influence was still unimaginable to others.
"Isn't Yinluo coming to Minghai City for a concert these days? We can use this opportunity to inquire about some news from her grandfather!" Nangong Qianyu said happily.
"Yes! That's a good idea!"
Ye Ming nodded.
Before this, Ye Ming had actually considered infiltrating the "Presidential Palace."
He wanted to obtain intelligence through such a direct method.
But after Shangguan Yuan's reminder, Ye Ming became wary.
Now that even the footprints of immortal cultivators had appeared, it was possible that the Presidential Palace also had related personnel.
It was better to be cautious.
Although Ye Ming was strong, he was not yet invincible in the world.
"Qianyu, have you chosen the location for today's livestream?"
Today's livestream was different from usual.
The first encounter with the Ancient Martial Arts Association depended on this.
"Yes! I've specifically chosen a city with high foot traffic today!"
Nangong Qianyu took out a small notebook, which recorded her future itinerary and plans.
It seemed she had been prepared for a long time.
...
Longquan City.
This was a city where modern culture blended with ancient civilization.
At the same time, it was one of Hua Guo's four major cities, excluding the capital.
Here, its unique ancient architectural style and some remaining historical capitals attracted a large number of tourists.
According to relevant statistics, the number of tourists visiting Longquan City daily reached five million, which was quite astonishing.
Of course, as a place where modernity and antiquity merged, traditional food culture was naturally indispensable.
Among them, the most representative was the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!
Just by hearing the name, one could know the unique nature of this delicacy.
Wangfeng Inn!
It was known as the number one restaurant in Longquan.
It was said to have been established for over two hundred years, and many of its delicacies were on the verge of extinction.
"Two guests! Do you have a reservation?"
A waiter asked kindly at the entrance.
Due to the great fame of Wangfeng Inn, diners flocked to it every day.
Despite this, the restaurant owner had no intention of expanding.
Ultimately, they adopted a reservation system for dining.
The daily meals were also limited.
It was also specifically instructed that the same person could only make one reservation per month.
This showed that the restaurant owner had a sense of reverence for food.
"Yes!"
Nangong Qianyu took out her identification and handed it to the waiter.
"Okay! Please wait a moment!"
A moment later.
"Two guests, please come in. You have reserved private room number three."
After the waiter led Ye Ming and the others to the private room, just as they were about to order, an old man with graying temples walked in.
The old man was wearing a Tang suit, looking refined and amiable, with a constant friendly smile on his face.
"Grandpa!"
Upon seeing the old man, the waiter greeted him respectfully.
The title sounded a bit unusual.
"Old man, I hope I'm not disturbing you!"
The old man said with a smile, looking at Ye Ming and the other person.
"Let me introduce you, this is our restaurant owner!"
This old man was actually the owner of this restaurant, which had a history of over two hundred years.
The old man waved his hand, signaling the waiter to leave.
"Senior, may I ask why you are looking for us..." Nangong Qianyu was very polite and did not feel displeased by the old man's sudden entry into their private room.
"No need to call me senior. If you wish, you can call me Grandpa, just like them!"
Hearing this, Ye Ming and Nangong Qianyu exchanged glances, then said, "Then, Grandpa, what is it that you are looking for us for?"
The old man looked at the two of them, then his gaze fell on Nangong Qianyu, and he smiled, "Girl, how about I recommend a few dishes for you?"
"Uh!"
Nangong Qianyu couldn't quite figure out the old man's intentions, but she nodded and said, "Then I'll trouble you, Grandpa!"
"Hahaha! What a polite girl!"
The old man picked up the menu, mumbling as he ticked items on it:
"The inn's signature king, must be Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!"
"Appetizers are essential, salmon is said to be good!"
"Which soup is the strongest? Stewed black goat!"
"There are two guests, smoked duck to fill your stomach!"
Finally, the old man chose four dishes for Ye Ming and the two of them. Not too many, not too few, just right for their appetite.
"All right! After you finish eating, you must tell this old man how these dishes taste!"
With that, the old man actually left.
"This..."
This scene truly left Ye Ming and the two of them bewildered.
Did he really just come in to order food for them?
"Ye Ming! That old man just now was... so strange!" Nangong Qianyu could only use this word to describe him.
However, Ye Ming noticed some information that Nangong Qianyu had not.
For example, the old man was actually an ancient martial artist.
And he was an ancient martial artist with the strength of a Martial Emperor.
All indications suggested that the old man was definitely not simple.
Not only that, but if Ye Ming guessed correctly, the old man had already recognized Nangong Qianyu's identity.
After all, she had used her real name when making the reservation.
If the old man had bothered to investigate, he would have definitely found out that the food critic Xunxun online was Nangong Qianyu.
"Don't worry! Just proceed with the review as usual later! Don't worry about anything!"
Ye Ming chuckled.
Half an hour later, the dishes the old man had ordered for them were all served.
...
At the same time, in the restaurant's kitchen.
"Grandpa! Who are they that you have to cook personally!"
The head chef in the kitchen was puzzled.
After all, the old man in front of him had not personally taken charge of the stove for almost a year.
"Hahaha!"
The old man shook his head and smiled, "I just met a junior who has reverence for food, and I felt like moving my hands a bit!"
The junior he spoke of obviously referred to:
Nangong Qianyu!