nycdaug Chapter 399 The Glazed Pavilion: Tianquan Invites Guests
Chapter 399 The Glazed Pavilion: Tianquan Invites Guests
Xu Ning, carrying Kong, appeared at the teleportation point closest to Wanmin Hall, but ultimately failed to enjoy the meal prepared by Master Mao.
As soon as the two appeared, they saw Bai Wen, Ningguang's secretary, standing smilingly next to the teleportation anchor point, quietly waiting for them.
"Lord Tianquan has instructed me to prepare wine and dishes. Please, the three of you, move to the Liuli Pavilion."
When Paimon heard that Baiwen had included her in the group, her goodwill towards her increased greatly, and she took the initiative to chat with Baiwen.
"Why was the Glazed Pavilion chosen this time? I remember that Lord Tianquan often hosted banquets at the Crescent Moon Pavilion?"
Bai Wen smiled and said, "You remember very clearly. However, among the distinguished guests we invited this time, there is an official who does not particularly like seafood, so we specially booked the Liuli Pavilion, which is an expert in seafood delicacies. I am sure you will not be disappointed."
Paimon was so excited by what he said that he wanted to fly to the Crystal Pavilion as soon as possible and kept urging Kong to hurry up.
Kong was secretly alarmed by the Tianquan Lord's control over Liyue, and couldn't help but ask Baiwen, "How long did you wait for us at the teleportation anchor point?"
Bai Wen smiled and said, "It will take about fifteen minutes. Don't worry, when I picked you up, someone had already gone ahead to inform you to prepare. We should be able to enjoy the delicious food when we arrive."
Kong's cheeks flushed slightly; he didn't want people to think that he, like Paimon, was also thinking about delicious food.
"What I mean is, you said there are other VIPs, and I'm afraid that if we arrive late, we'll make others wait, which would be bad."
Bai Wenjiao laughed and said, "Oh, I see. But then there's even less to worry about. We've calculated the time we would have given each person, taking all the circumstances into account. The difference won't be much."
Xu Ning smiled and patted Kong's shoulder, "It's just a meal among family, no need to be so reserved. It's not a trap, just relax and enjoy yourself."
Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Kong smiled and relaxed, but this relaxation only lasted for a moment.
When he entered the Liuli Pavilion and heard from Lord Tianquan that Zhongli, a guest elder of the Wangsheng Hall, would also be attending the banquet, he was at least ten times more nervous than before.
Having dinner with Morax, the Geo Archon?
What should I do if he sits down to eat?
I'm supposed to eat while kneeling?
Paimon's heart pounded. "If that person comes, will I not be able to bring my favorite dishes to my side to eat?"
Xu Ning smiled helplessly at the two of them looking uneasy. He walked over to Ning Guang, the host, and was about to reach out to put his arm around her slender waist when Ning Guang glared at him, so he put his hand down.
Although the matter between him and Ningguang is known not only to the people of Liyue, but also to many people in other countries.
However, Ningguang is always shy, so she still needs to be considerate of Lord Tianquan's feelings when they are out together.
Xu Ning leaned closer and whispered, "Why did you suddenly decide to invite that sir?"
Ningguang smiled faintly and said, "A few days ago, there was a small problem at Huishan Hall. I went to visit Mr. Zhongli and asked for some advice. He mentioned you to me, saying that he had some things he wanted to tell me in person. I thought we would meet eventually, so I simply invited you over as well."
Xu Ning pondered for a moment, "Since that's the case, I might as well take this opportunity to ask Him for His opinion on certain matters, since there are many things we can't find the right balance for."
It seems Ningguang also knows certain things that shouldn't be known to unrelated people.
Ningguang only invited Zhongli, and it seemed a bit empty for four or five people to sit at a large table, so Xu Ning simply brought out a heavyweight deity from Chenyin Cave to accompany them for drinks.
Xu Ning originally wanted Qingyi and Shen He to attend the banquet together, but Shen He was still a little uncomfortable in crowded places and said that it would be fine to eat in the cave.
Knowing that the Emperor was coming, Qingyi naturally shrank back.
Master Ji, however, was very interested in this formal banquet, so Xu Ning brought it out.
Once everyone was present, Ningguang, the host, directly invited Zhongli to sit at the head of the table. Zhongli declined slightly but then sat down, with Xu Ning and Wendy accompanying him on either side.
Ningguang sat down next to Xu Ning, and then sat down below her in the form of a little boy, Master Ji. The three of them sat together like a family of three.
Sora and Paimon sat to the left of Venti. Sora felt genuinely comfortable sitting next to Venti, a Daedric Lord who inspired absolutely no respect.
After several rounds of drinks, Xu Ning recounted in detail what he had done before and after the Inazuma Shinsakura Great Exorcism.
Kong never expected that Xu Ning would do something so earth-shattering after he left.
Not only did he completely resolve Inazuma's crisis, but he also guided his good brother Teppei onto the right path.
“Brother Xu, on behalf of our friends in Daoqi, I would like to raise a glass to you to thank you for everything you have done.”
Xu Ning chuckled and drank, casually saying, "Well, I got so caught up in drinking and talking about myself that I forgot about what I promised you. As for your sister Ying being the princess of the Abyss Order, I have to go back to the first time I met her..."
Apart from Paimon and Master Ji, who were carefree and noisily fighting over food, everyone else put down their chopsticks and listened attentively to Xu Ning's words.
Kong was completely numb.
I did tell you I wanted to know about Ying, but is it something that can be discussed at this banquet?
Right next to me is a wind god whose followers were terribly harmed by the Abyss Cult.
And it seems that my sister has done a lot of strange things in Liyue, making Morax realize that she is in an extremely dangerous situation.
Xu Ning naturally noticed Kong's expression, but he wasn't as worried as Kong was.
It has to be said that as long as these two masters don't cross their lines, no matter how much the younger generation plays, they probably won't take it to heart.
At least as long as Ying doesn't intend to turn Li Yue upside down, it's safe to say that the Emperor won't even bother to glance at her.
As for Wendy, a god who doesn't care about being slapped by mortals or having his heart ripped out by a black tiger, Xu Ning really doesn't know where his death line is.
"...After she took a statue of the wind god from Cape Oath, I never saw her again until yesterday..."
Xu Ning recounted his encounter with Ying, then said, "So although I don't know what she was planning to do by hanging the Wind God statue upside down there, I have already deliberately destroyed the statue, so it should be impossible for her to use it anymore."
"However, I still hope to ask Mr. Zhongli for his opinion on what she might make or what she might do in Liyue next."
Zhongli finished his cup of Thousand Rock wine and said calmly, "I'm not really sure either."