Chapter 1941 Yanli
The fleet of luxury carriages was like a flowing fire dragon, without any stagnation or hesitation, as if the scene just now had never happened at all. The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and the wheels rolled forward, galloping beside Liu Jun and the others, kicking up bursts of dust and wind.
Just when she missed Liu Jun and the others, the woman in red on the gorgeous carriage suddenly took a deep look at Liu Jun. Her eyes were complex and difficult to distinguish. They were curious and searching, but also seemed to be hiding some unspeakable emotion. At that moment, it was as if the whole world stopped, leaving only the moment when the two people's eyes met.
"Elder Liu Jun, do you know each other?" Elder Bi You on the side saw this and couldn't help but asked curiously. There was a hint of doubt and inquiry in his voice, and he was obviously full of curiosity about the way the two of them looked at each other just now.
Hearing this, Liu Jun frowned slightly, his eyes still fixed on the back of the carriage that was going away. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "She looks familiar, who is this woman?"
There was a hint of uncertainty and doubt in his tone, and it was obvious that he was not deeply impressed by the woman in red.
"The adopted daughter of the Sky Fire God King, Yan Li." Elder Bi You quickly explained after hearing this. There was a hint of awe and respect in his voice, and he obviously had a very high opinion of the adopted daughter of the King of Heavenly Fire God.
"Yanli, Yanli?" Liu Jun muttered twice, as if trying to remember the name. He searched through all the memories in his brain, trying to find any information related to this woman. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not find any clues about this woman.
Looking at the back of the carriage that was getting further away, Liu Jun couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He was full of doubts about Yan Li's complicated and difficult to distinguish eyes. Perhaps, one day in the future, they will meet again and reveal the secret.
"My lord, my lord, do you want to find a place to stay and eat? Take a look, you guys are travelers from afar. You have had a hard time on the road. Why don't you come to our restaurant for a drink?" Two cups to soothe your tired body, and we also have a superior suite," a crisp voice sounded.
When everyone took a look, a young man dressed as a waiter stood in front of them, with a warm smile on his face and pointing in one direction.
Looking in the direction pointed by the waiter, not far away, stood a majestic five-story wooden building.
The wooden building is carefully constructed of high-quality wood, and every beam and column reveals the stability and vicissitudes of time. There is a plaque hanging in the middle, with the four characters "Ruyi Restaurant" written on it in flowing handwriting. The golden light is particularly eye-catching.
"Okay, since you recommend it so enthusiastically, let's go and see what delicious food you have." Liu Jun smiled slightly, with a bit of curiosity and expectation in his tone.
"Okay, you are really a distinguished guest! Please come with me and let me guide you." When the waiter heard that Liu Jun agreed to go, he was instantly happy, and the smile on his face was brighter than a spring flower. Be brilliant.
The waiter secretly calculated in his mind that Liu Jun and his party were close to fifty people in total. If they could stay in their restaurant, the food and accommodation expenses would be a lot of money. His commission would probably be enough for him for half a year. of income.
This Ruyi Restaurant is one of the best in the entire Qianyu City. It is large in scale and luxuriously decorated. Even compared with those restaurants with more luxurious decoration, it is not inferior.
What is more worth mentioning is that this restaurant has a specialty wine called "Ruyi Chun", which is carefully brewed using an exclusive secret recipe, combined with unique local mountain spring water and special grains. The taste is mellow and the aftertaste is long, which other restaurants simply cannot replicate. Because of this, Ruyi Restaurant has attracted countless drinkers just to taste this legendary wine.
Following the waiter’s guidance, Liu Jun and his party slowly walked into the restaurant. The lobby is brightly lit and resplendent, with tables and chairs arranged in an orderly manner. Each table is placed with exquisite tableware and delicious refreshments, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. The air is filled with the tempting aroma of food and the faint aroma of wine, making people salivate.
The waiter enthusiastically introduced the special dishes and fine wines of the restaurant, while Liu Jun listened carefully and occasionally nodded to express satisfaction.
"Shopkeeper, come on, we have a distinguished guest!" The waiter greeted eagerly to the counter inside the restaurant, with a hint of excitement in his voice that could not be concealed.
The owner of Ruyi Restaurant is an old man with a goatee. He is so thin that it seems like a gust of wind can blow him down. He was blocked by the high counter, and only his head was exposed. From a distance, he thought that a jar of old wine was suddenly placed on the counter. At this moment, he was busy flipping through the account books behind the counter, his brows furrowed, and he seemed a little dissatisfied with today's accounts.
"What are you shouting for, Xiao Liuzi? Didn't I ask you to go to the city gate to deliver wine to the city guard captain? Why are you still here and brought a few people back?" The old man with the goatee has not yet left behind the counter. When he walked out, his voice came out first, with a bit of reproach and doubt.
Hearing this, Xiao Liuzi scratched his head, smiled, and explained: "Shopkeeper, there are many people like this young master, and they are all distinguished guests from afar. They want to stay and eat in our restaurant for a few days. I'm not afraid of missing this It’s a big deal, so I brought them over quickly.”
When the old man with the goatee saw Liu Jun and his party, he was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly walked out from behind the counter, his face instantly filled with worry. A warm smile. He quickly took a few steps forward, cupped his hands and said: "When distinguished guests come to the door, some are not welcomed from afar, and some are not welcomed from afar! I wonder how many distinguished guests there are. What kind of rooms and good food and drinks should be arranged?"
Liu Jun smiled, took out a thick stack of divine coins from his arms, put it gently in the shopkeeper's hand, and said: "There are about fifty people, all living and dining here. Please arrange the best food and drinks." And the room.”
The goatee shopkeeper took the divine coin with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He nodded repeatedly and said with a smile on his face: "Okay, distinguished guests, please come upstairs. I will arrange the best rooms and the best food and drinks. Xiaoliuzi, why are you still standing there? Why don't you come quickly?" The distinguished guest is going upstairs?”
Xiao Liu Hearing this, Zi nodded immediately, stretched out his hand to make an invitation gesture, and said to Liu Jun and the others: "Distinguished guests, please come with me." After saying that, he led Liu Jun and his party up to the fourth floor. Look for those fine rooms that have been prepared for them. The first floor of Ruyi Restaurant is the lobby. Although there are tables and chairs, the reception is mostly for individual guests. The second floor is for wealthy guests, the third floor is for guests with some status in Qianyu City, and the fourth floor is all private rooms. As for the fifth floor, only a few people are qualified to go up.
Goat Beard Shopkeeper was watching Liu Jun and his entourage go upstairs. While instructing the other waiters in the restaurant to prepare the food and drinks, he was secretly thinking about what this business could do for him. How much profit does it bring. As soon as he saw the clothes of Liu Jun and his party, he knew that these were big customers who came this time, and they must be treated well without any negligence or mistakes.
With the arrival of Liu Jun and his party, Ruyi Restaurant became more lively. The waiters busily shuttled between restaurants, serving delicious food and mellow wine to the guests.
Liu Jun and the others sat down in several elegantly decorated boxes. The boxes were warm and comfortable. Not long after, waiters in uniforms filed in, and a variety of exquisite wines and dishes were served. Placed on the table one by one, the aroma is overflowing and makes people salivate. Even the most famous Ruyi Chunjiu in Ruyi Restaurant, which usually requires advance reservation to taste, was carefully given three bottles to each box at this moment. The crystal clear wine bottles shined attractively under the light. gloss.
"Shopkeeper Fu, which group of people are they from, so generous?" A drinker in a brocade robe curiously asked the goatee shopkeeper behind the counter, his voice carrying a hint of With a hint of surprise and envy.
Hearing this, the other drinkers also stopped what they were doing, and cast their eyes invariably on the goatee shopkeeper. The entire lobby instantly became quiet, as if they were waiting for his answer.
This group of people are quite curious. After all, Liu Jun was too generous just now. This is not the aura that ordinary forces can have.
The goatee shopkeeper smiled slightly. He stroked the iconic goatee on his chin. After thinking for a moment, he slowly spoke: "These distinguished guests, in my opinion, should be high-ranking guests from the Ice Palace and Danzong." People."
"Ice Palace!""Dan Zong!"
The lobby on the first floor was filled with people whispering and talking. The Dan Sect is a famous alchemy sect on the mainland, and its disciples often travel around, so it is quite common. But the Ice Palace is different. This mysterious and unpredictable force has been living in seclusion in the far north, rarely interacting with the outside world, and its disciples are even rarer to see. Therefore, when they heard the news about the Ice Palace disciples, it was the first time for many people here to show such shocked expressions.
"The disciples of the Ice Palace, they are legendary existences. It is said that they are all powerful and capable of reaching the sky."
"Yes, there is also the Alchemy Sect, their alchemy master. The skill is simply amazing, and being able to obtain a top-grade elixir is truly a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes.”
Discussions in the lobby broke out one after another, and people were full of awe and curiosity about the disciples of these two forces. But the box where Liu Jun and the others were sitting was full of laughter and laughter, and they seemed completely unaffected by the outside world.
Although people from the Ice Palace and the students from Danzong occasionally go down the mountain to practice, they don’t go to such a luxurious restaurant much, let alone the fine wine and food here. If it weren’t for Liu Jun Money, they really don't know how to be so extravagant.
Liu Jun sat next to Elder Bi You, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "Elder Bi You, I am idle now. Please tell me more about Qianyu City. I am very curious."< br>
Elder Bi You smiled slightly and took a sip of the Ruyi Chun in his hand, seemingly enjoying the taste of the wine.
"Okay, then I will tell you the origin of Qianyu City." Elder Bi You squinted his eyes and said slowly.
"This Thousand Feathers City was not a city at first, but a small pool called Eden. The pool was crystal clear and sparkling. It seemed ordinary, but it contained unknown secrets. Later, no one knew about it. I don’t know since when, the water in this small pool has undergone some wonderful changes.”
Speaking of this, Elder Bi You paused, as if he was recalling that ancient legend. Everyone in the box was fascinated by it, and even their breathing became gentle.
“This change is that as long as any bird drinks the water in this pool, it will be transformed into a human race with spiritual energy. Think about it, how this is for those birds that long to transform into human form. Temptation!" Elder Bi You's tone was filled with emotion, as if he was also in that era full of fantasy.
"That should attract a lot of birds," Jiang Luokui, who was sitting next to Liu Jun, said.
Elder Bi You nodded slightly, and then said slowly: "Indeed, it is precisely because of this that this seemingly ordinary waterhole quickly attracted a large number of birds. All of them were pregnant with Full of desire, I hope to taste the magical water, and then get rid of the inherent form of a bird and transform into a human form that can more easily absorb spiritual energy."
"However, it is a pity that the good times did not last long. As more and more birds came in like a tide, various disputes also emerged. Among the many birds, there was a relatively large one. A large ethnic group, relying on its own unparalleled strength, forcibly took this precious They occupied the water pool and arrogantly did not allow other birds to get close. This group has a special name called Anjiu, and now they are also called the Messengers of Eden. Their most distinctive feature is their wings. The number is a symbol of their status. Those with four wings are the two-winged messengers, and so on, with distinct levels. "
"You can probably guess what happened next. An Jiu's bird tribe built their own city on this land. Chi. And their first-generation clan leader showed his loyalty to the Heavenly Fire God Palace at the first opportunity and swore allegiance. Because of this, even though they were so close to the God King's City, they were still safe and sound. Intruded." Elder Bi You continued unhurriedly.