To show her sincerity, Qiuqiu took out the fruits and vegetables grown in the temple to use as ingredients for the banquet.

The water used at the banquet was also the sacred spring water from the Divine Pavilion.

After the envoys and officials had taken their seats, the Emperor raised his wine cup and said, "Gentlemen, this banquet is to calm your nerves. A few days ago, Xiang Liu encountered some problems at the wedding due to demonic influence. Now, Princess Wan Guo has overcome the demonic influence. You need not worry any longer. I will drink this cup with you all. Cheers!"

One of the envoys curled his lip and said, "The princess of all nations has subdued the demonic energy? They really dare to boast. The power of that demonic energy is immense; how could an ordinary person possibly subdue it?"

The others, not wanting to offend the emperor, picked up their wine cups and drank the wine in one gulp.

After downing a glass of wine, everyone's eyes widened in surprise.

A powerful force surged into his body.

The drinker felt as if his Ren and Du meridians had been opened, and the martial arts practitioner's skills instantly increased by several levels.

Those who study literature have thoughts flowing like a spring, and when they pick up their pens, they write timeless masterpieces.

Moreover, the emperor felt that his body was full of energy.

It felt as if I had been rejuvenated for ten years.

My physical strength and energy have become incredibly abundant.

Everyone exclaimed in amazement, "What kind of wine is this? How can it taste so good?"

The emperor pursed his lips, savoring the taste.

"This wine is amazing!"

"Even the divine wine brewed in our country isn't that potent."

"Any more? Again, again!"

The Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom proudly said, "Today's banquet is specially prepared for everyone by the Princess of the Myriad Kingdoms. From the ingredients to the drinks, everything was prepared by the Princess of the Myriad Kingdoms."

Chiu Chiu said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. Now, let's try another wine—Zhongfeng Wine!"

A pair of palace maids placed Zhongfeng wine in front of the guests.

The wine on the table smelled wonderful; just smelling it made me feel a sense of magic and power.

Xiao Feng explained, "The Zhongfeng wine before you is brewed by the ancient phoenix. A single drop of Zhongfeng wine can prolong your life by more than a year."

Everyone exclaimed in amazement, "If a single drop can add a year to one's life, then how many years would this cup add to one's life!"

Previously in the Plum Blossom Kingdom, Liang Chuan received the favor of the immortals and obtained several pills that would extend his life by one year.

To win this elixir that could add a year to one's lifespan, various countries fought tooth and nail, each striving to the death.

And this drop of wine, which can add a year to one's lifespan, is to be given to everyone!

Wouldn't the envoys from other countries who didn't come be so regretful that they'd want to bang their heads against a wall?

"I never expected that the Dragon Kingdom would have such a fine wine!"

"The Dragon Kingdom truly embodies the spirit of a great nation. Having such a treasure, they don't keep it to themselves, but instead use it to entertain us. Such magnanimity is truly admirable!"

The Emperor of the Dragon Kingdom's previous displeasure vanished instantly.

He enthusiastically raised his glass and said, "Everyone has come from afar, thank you for your hard work! Cheers!"

Everyone eagerly picked up their glasses of Zhongfeng liquor to taste.

Upon tasting the wine, everyone felt that it had a mellow and incredibly sweet flavor.

Chiu Chiu asked everyone, "Are you all satisfied with this Zhongfeng wine?"

Everyone nodded and said, "Satisfied, very satisfied! Thank you, Princess Wan Guo!"

Chiu Chiu: "Everyone, try the dishes again and see if they suit your taste?"

The Emperor also said, "Let the banquet begin! Please, everyone—"

The emperor picked up his chopsticks, and the others followed suit.

The food tasted much better than usual.

The Emperor asked Qiuqiu, "Qiuqiu, why is the food you prepared a hundred times better than the food in the palace?"

"Of course, it's irrigated with the spiritual spring water from my shrine. It can cure illness and strengthen the body. Naturally, it's much better than ordinary food."

The Emperor gave Qiuqiu a mournful look.

Chirp chirp, you have so many good things, but I've never seen you give them to me before!

If it weren't for today's palace banquet, I wouldn't have known you had so many treasures.

Where is my mother?

Such good stuff, such fine wine, I wonder if she's had any?

The Emperor looked to the side and saw that the Empress Dowager was eating with great relish and drinking wine with gusto.

The Empress Dowager's face was already flushed.

He looks much younger.

While eating, the Empress Dowager praised Qiuqiu, saying, "Qiuqiu is such a good child. From now on, all our palace banquets will be held to this standard!"

Xiao Feng: ……

Qiuqiu smiled and looked at Xiaofeng, saying, "What other good stuff do you have? Hurry up and bring it out. I don't believe we can't shut these guys up today."

The envoy and the ministers praised the dishes highly.

The Emperor introduced the food to everyone, saying, "The food you are eating today is no ordinary dish. It has been infused with divine power. Those who are sick can be cured by eating this food, and those who are healthy can improve their health."

[The Emperor really knows his stuff. Otherwise, if we hadn't told them, they wouldn't have known.]

People started whispering among themselves, saying, "No wonder the food I'm eating is different from regular food."

"Yes, that's right. I've been coughing for over a hundred days. No medicine has helped. I just ate a piece of tofu from this plate, and it stopped my cough immediately."

"It is said that the medicine that could cure all diseases in Plum Blossom Kingdom was priceless. Now, this piece of vegetable is worth as much as one of their priceless medicines."

"Princess of the World, I can't finish this dish either. Can I take it home?"

Chuchu smiled and said, "Of course."

"That's great! My mother also has a cough, I'll bring this to her, she'll definitely recover!"

“Then I’ll take it with me. I can’t eat it all anyway. My son has been having indigestion lately, so I’m sure this vegetable will help.”

"I'm not eating either. I'm taking it to go."

The Emperor was both amused and exasperated. It was the first time he had ever seen such a banquet. Everyone wanted to leave after only a few bites, and they all asked to take the leftovers home.

Inside the post station, the envoys who hadn't attended the palace banquet were still gloating.

One of the envoys brought out their finest wine and boasted, "This is our country's finest wine, and I invite everyone to taste it today. The wine at their palace banquets is certainly not as good as mine. Come, come, drink!"

Others asked, "What's so special about your wine?"

The envoy thought for a moment and said, "If there's anything special about this wine, it's that it has a higher alcohol content, unlike other wines that are bland and tasteless."

Everyone took a sip and said, "Indeed, this wine has a strong flavor. Not bad, not bad."

After the envoys had eaten and drunk their fill, they went out for a stroll.

They were dumbfounded when they went outside.

The streets are full of vendors selling high-proof liquor.

"Brewn from pure grains, 53% ABV. It won't give you a headache. After drinking it, you can not only relieve fatigue, but also relax your muscles and improve blood circulation. Buy it, buy it, everyone buy some! Sir/Madam, please try some!"

The shop owner brought out several bowls for the envoys to taste.

The messengers immediately felt the aroma filling their mouths and leaving a lingering fragrance after drinking it.

Someone questioned the envoy who had just let them taste the wine, saying, "How come you tasted their wine, but now you drink your own country's wine as if it were water?"