Chapter 587: Can't Stop Smiling

They quickly realized what Ye Zhangqing meant, and everyone present's eyes lit up—this was indeed a good idea.

Although Li Zhengqing is an upright person, ordinary methods are indeed hard to bribe him.

Is Ye Zhangqing's food ordinary food?

In a moment, everyone spoke up one after another, expressing agreement.

"Ye Zhangqing, this idea of yours is good!"

"Not bad, they came all this way; we should certainly receive them."

"Yeah, our Dao Yi Sect can't lose face either."

Seeing everyone nod in agreement, putting on a courteous and well-mannered facade, but actually you're just going to receive them, right?

The matter was quickly decided, but before that, let's first test our skills on Xiao Han Yi and the two people.

Ye Zhangqing didn't refuse either; as for the matter of Zhongzhou's holy land, he also learned quite a bit from Bai Hua Xianzi.

They are the true masters of the Haotu world; the Dao Yi Sect and Fomen may dominate a state, but before the holy land they are still nothing.

Those with Great Saint cultivation are merely elders in the holy land; to become the Shèngzhǔ, one must reach the rank of Grand Elder, which must surpass a Great Saint.

Just based on this point alone, the two sides are no longer on the same level.

Moreover, Zhongzhou is rich and fertile; all kinds of heavenly treasures and earthly riches far surpass what the other four continents can compare.

Even people say, the Haotu world has ten parts of goodness, Zhongzhou alone occupies nine—just imagine how rich Zhongzhou is.

The banquet is arranged for tomorrow evening, with Qi Xiong personally going to invite, while Ye Zhangqing is responsible for preparing the dishes.

After everyone dispersed, Qi Xiong had just returned to the Dong Fu when he saw Xiao Han Yi and Jiang Mumying sitting opposite each other on the stone bench in the Yuàn zhōng.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong frowned, but before he could speak, Xiao Han Yi coldly said.

"You've learned to keep a beauty in a golden house; after all these years, you haven't changed a bit."

Hearing that, Qi Xiong gave an embarrassed smile and said.

"Well, it's not what you think; I can explain."

"There's nothing to explain; I'm not anyone to you. I came here just to tell you that the Third Elder is coming, and I can't help you with anything."

Originally Xiao Han Yi could have made the decision, but now the holy land has sent Third Elder Li Zhengqing over, so Xiao Han Yi has no say at all.

Hearing this, Qi Xiong felt warm in his heart; Xiao Han Yi hasn't changed, although she's still cold as ice, but deep down she's a very warm person.

"Thank you."

"No need, I didn't help you with anything either."

"That's already enough."

The two chatted a few sentences, while Jiang Mumying beside them sat quietly.

Speaking of which, Jiang Mumying and Xiao Han Yi are old acquaintances; after all, they both liked Qi Xiong back then, and now seeing each other again, they both feel a myriad of emotions.

Taking this opportunity, Qi Xiong also told Xiao Han Yi about tomorrow evening's banquet; in response, Xiao Han Yi readily agreed to the invitation.

He didn't linger long; soon, Qi Xiong personally saw Xiao Han Yi off.

Just as they were parting, Xiao Han Yi suddenly turned her head to look at Qi Xiong and said.

"Will you come to Zhongzhou?"

It's a somewhat puzzling question, not knowing what it means, Qi Xiong answered truthfully.

"I don't know."

"Good."

Immediately, Xiao Han Yi didn't say anything else, turned and left; watching her retreating back, Qi Xiong didn't quite understand the meaning of her earlier words.

Only Xiao Han Yi, as she turned, curled the corner of her mouth in a self-mocking smile, secretly thinking to herself.

"Have you forgotten? You once said that your greatest wish in this life was to lead the Dao Yi Sect to settle in Zhongzhou, to occupy a place on that prosperous land."

Those words from back then, Qi Xiong himself has already forgotten, but Xiao Han Yi still remembers them very clearly.

Returning to his residence, the middle-aged man was lazily drinking in the Yuàn zhōng; seeing Xiao Han Yi, he smiled and said.

"The Dao Yi Sect's fine wine is really not bad."

"By the way, Fomen just sent someone over, saying they want to invite the two of us to a banquet tomorrow."

"Not going."

"Why?"

"I've agreed to the Dao Yi Sect."

"Alright."

Fomen also wanted to get closer to the Yunluo Holy Land, but Xiao Han Yi refused without even thinking; seeing this, the middle-aged man nodded.

Anyway, Xiao Han Yi has been calling the shots all along; as for me, just having a drink is enough.

Moreover, the Dao Yi Sect's fine wine indeed suits his taste, very good.

All night silent; upon learning that the invitation had been rejected by Xiao Han Yi, the Fomen side was naturally furious.

But there was nothing to be done; seeing how close the Dao Yi Sect and Xiao Han Yi were, the Fomen's heart grew increasingly anxious.

For this, the Buddhist patriarchs didn't hesitate to contact some acquaintances in the Yunluo Holy Land.

Being a Great Saint, knowing a few holy land elders is nothing surprising; after all, who hasn't gone to Zhongzhou for training when they were young?

Just like Yu Mo and the others, they also know people in the Yunluo Holy Land, but there's no need to use those connections.

Just wait for the Third Elder to come; that's called 'luring the enemy into the jar'.

That evening, the middle-aged man Wang Xiao and Xiao Han Yi arrived as promised.

Looking at the canteen before them, Wang Xiao wore a curious expression and said.

"Canteen, hey, kind of interesting—isn't that just the meaning of the mess hall?"

"Brother Wang's right, it indeed means the mess hall, but in our Dao Yi Sect, the canteen is on par with the Law Enforcement Hall and the Mission Hall, a position of great importance."

Wu Shou laughed and said from the side; hearing this, Wang Xiao grew even more curious.

A small canteen, its status actually rivals that of the Law Enforcement Hall and the Mission Hall; to claim there's no secret behind it, nobody would believe it.

Under Wu Shou and others' guidance, Wang Xiao and Xiao Han Yi walked straight into the canteen.

Today is a banquet; the canteen's private room is finally being used.

When the canteen was being built, Ye Zhangqing specifically had the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall construct a private room, just in case a reception might be needed later.

Yu Mo and the others didn't attend this banquet; Qi Xiong and company were enough, after all Wang Xiao and Xiao Han Yi only possess Shèngjìng cultivation.

If Yu Mo and the others were to come, that would be unfavorable; we'll wait for Li Zhengqing to arrive before deciding.

The time was specially arranged after the disciples' Fàn diǎn, so the canteen is now very quiet.

After everyone was seated, Zhao Rou, Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, Wang Yao and the other Dao Yi Sect Inner Disciples doubled as waiters, beginning to serve the dishes.

As one exquisite dish after another was served, Wang Xiao's attention was instantly drawn.

It's mainly because the aroma is too fragrant; just a sniff and the craving in my stomach was stirred.

Originally, Wang Xiao had no interest in any food; he only loved fine wine.

But now, seeing this table of delicacies, Wang Xiao feels that the fine wine in his hand doesn't taste as good anymore.

"Qi Zongzhu, you guys............"

"Haha, Wang brother, after a taste you'll know; our Dao Yi Sect's food, to speak frankly, is unique even across the vast lands."

Seeing Wang Xiao's appearance, Qi Xiong laughed loudly.