Inside the Wanxiang Tower, on the Senluo Terrace.
Bai Cang's return to Wanxiang Tower made Ye Lan'er feel both threatened and relieved, and she quickly invited him to the "VIP room" on the top floor.
Upon reaching the top floor, Bai Cang saw a stone platform with the four characters "森罗万象" (Senluo Wanxiang) inscribed on it.
The calligraphy is elegant and ethereal, like Zhuangzi's butterfly, possessing an indescribable spirituality, giving people a feeling of seeing one's true nature in a dream or wandering freely in a painting.
"On the platform of the myriad phenomena, all things can be seen."
Ye Lan'er turned to the side as if pointing, and said with a smile, "This is a replica of a supreme treasure of our Myriad Manifestations Sect. It is of great benefit to tempering and refining one's Dao heart. Please take a look."
Bai Cang looked up and saw only a millstone-shaped blue stone next to the pavilion window, its rough surface faintly showing traces of Bagua symbols.
Just by getting close to it, thoughts and ideas involuntarily arise.
Bai Cang focused his mind, but a small pond still appeared before him.
Lotuses should not be blooming at this time of year, yet they are in full bloom in the pond.
Two plump ducks, resembling mandarin ducks, are happily paddling in the pond among the lotus flowers.
A few fish swam and created ripples, then disappeared in an instant.
"The deeper one's obsession, the more real what one sees on the Yama's Platform."
Ye Lan'er took her seat first, her gaze towards Bai Cang carrying a hint of hidden helplessness and wariness.
"Great! It's really interesting!"
Bai Cang also sat down calmly, feeling that no matter which direction he looked, there was a serene and elegant landscape.
Sometimes it's like a mountain after a fresh rain, sometimes like a lone fisherman on a cold river, and sometimes like a caged bird.
Aside from the slightly abstract art style, it's almost flawless.
Looking into Bai Cang's clear eyes, Ye Lan'er already knew what was going on.
He immediately sighed and said, "It's only been ten days since I last saw you, Fellow Daoist Bai, and you're even more radiant than before!"
"Oh? What a magnificent sight that is!"
Bai Cang smiled calmly, his eyes filled with encouragement, "Why don't you elaborate?"
It's a pleasure to meet you! How pleasant?
Bai Cang's abstract way of chatting made Ye Lan'er's smile freeze.
"Fellow Daoist's demeanor is beyond description, even with all the words I have in my life."
"If you don't mind, fellow Daoist, how about we eat and chat?"
Ye Lan'er smiled sweetly, her smile as gentle as spring flowers in full bloom.
Bai Cang nodded. "Since things have come to this, let's order first."
"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry, and I don't mind. You can show off your entire vocabulary to your heart's content."
"I haven't yet experienced the flattery of a true disciple of the Xuanmen sect. I'd like to see if it's really just divine flattery, something extraordinary."
Ye Lan'er: ………
Seeing that Bai Cang had killed the conversation, he made no attempt to conceal his malice.
Ye Lan'er, who prided herself on her quick wit and social skills, was at a loss for words.
He simply gave an awkward yet polite smile and then clapped his hands lightly.
A group of eight beautiful young ladies, each carrying an exquisite wooden box, came out gracefully and served the two men.
Each wooden box contains a piece of exquisite tableware.
Ivory chopsticks, white jade plate, Ru porcelain bowl, celadon spoon, luminous cup...
These beautiful ladies seem to serve only this one purpose.
She set out the tableware like a butterfly flitting among flowers, then gracefully retreated.
Bai Cang couldn't help but exclaim in his heart: "General Yuwen is absolutely right!"
Just then, another beautiful lady, carrying a palace-shaped jade plate, slowly walked forward.
A subtle fragrance wafted in the air, like a secluded orchid in a valley.
The palace-shaped jade plate gently landed between the two, and a faint dragon shadow flickered within it.
"Today's banquet is named: Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate!"
Ye Lan'er stood up and began to explain, "Upon hearing that Fellow Daoist's entourage is approaching, the Thirteenth Prince specially sent a fish-dragon and asked Fairy Qingyu of the Guose Tianxiang Pavilion to personally prepare it for you."
"This is truly a delicacy; please, fellow Daoist, taste it!"
After saying that, she reached out and gently tapped the palace-shaped jade plate, which immediately cracked open into a miniature heavenly pool, in which a small fish-dragon with long whiskers and golden scales was swimming around.
Upon seeing this, Bai Cang raised an eyebrow and said sarcastically, "Interesting, very interesting."
"So, did that little beast send its own flesh and blood, or its sisters?"
"Could she be his biological mother?"
If that's the case, then it truly is a case of "the Bull Demon King offering a special treat."
And it's a physical version of "Bull Demon's Special Offer"!
Hearing Bai Cang's incredibly jarring words, Ye Lan'er's eyes twitched uncontrollably.
The stunningly beautiful woman who served the dishes, also known as Fairy Qingyu of the "National Beauty and Fragrance Pavilion," couldn't help but show her displeasure. "Aren't you curious about the essence of this Fish Leaping Over the Dragon Gate Banquet, fellow Daoist?"
"This ichthyosaur is not..."
But before she could finish speaking, Bai Cang flicked his finger.
A wisp of sword light flashed by, and then a head of beautiful hair was seen flowing down.
They actually shaved this stunningly beautiful woman's head completely bald.
"So noisy!"
Bai Cang said calmly, "Considering you still have some good looks, I'll use your hair instead of your head this time."
"If this happens again, the Guose Tianxiang Pavilion will have to close down!"
Upon hearing this, the "bald beauty" was filled with grief and indignation, her eyes filled with unbelievable sorrow and anger.
No matter what, she was the top courtesan of "National Beauty and Fragrance Pavilion". Not only was she "a feast for the eyes", but she was also an expert in the art of cooking. She had even performed for the Golden Core True Lord. How could she have ever suffered such humiliation?
What Bai Cang is doing now is no different from a cow chewing on a peony.
Seeing this scene.
Ye Lan'er thought to herself, "This is bad." She quickly flicked her sleeve and, before she could say anything more foolish, rolled it up and slammed it down in front of the Wanxiang Tower's main gate.
"It is because Lan'er did not entertain you properly that I have disturbed your enjoyment, fellow Daoist. Please forgive me."
Having said that, she dared not try any more tricks, but simply picked up a small jade hammer and gently tapped the long-bearded, golden-scaled fish head.
Immediately, the fish skin with golden scales was seen to fall off completely, like a beautiful woman gently removing her silk robe, and sink to the bottom of the miniature celestial pool.
Another rainbow of light, like a halo, faintly intertwined to form the "Dragon Gate".
The fish, with its tender white flesh, seemed almost alive as it leaped through the air and crossed the "Dragon Gate."
Then, as if shedding its skin, it "shed" a body of tender, jade-like fish meat, which was then piled up in the bowl and plate in front of Bai Cang, crystal clear.
The fish-dragon, now only a skeleton, still seemed to be alive, leaping and circling on the miniature Heavenly Pool, sometimes diving to the bottom of the abyss, sometimes leaping over the Dragon Gate.
"Please enjoy, fellow Daoist!"
Ye Lan'er made a "please" gesture, "This fish and dragon is extremely delicious, and it is a rare delicacy even in the Dragon Palace Banquet."
"Even ordinary Golden Core True Monarchs cannot taste it unless there is a special reason!"
"Fancy and pretentious!"
Bai Cang, however, adhered to the principle of "Lu Zhishen punches Zhen Guanxi" and never forgot to find fault and argue.
He casually grabbed a handful of glistening fish meat and rudely stuffed it into his mouth, chewing it heartily.
His arrogant demeanor, like "Pigsy eating ginseng fruit," made Ye Lan'er's face twitch.
"Um?"
The next second, Bai Cang chewed a few bites of fish, finding it tender, smooth, and delicious, and couldn't help but swallow it down in one gulp.
A rich aroma explodes on the tip of the tongue, then surges and dances throughout the mouth, like fish and dragons swimming on the lips and teeth—it's truly wonderful.
It can truly be described as: the most delicious food in the world!
Subconsciously, Bai Cang reached out to grab again, but the bowls and plates in front of him were already empty.
It's truly disheartening!
He then looked coldly at Ye Lan'er and said arrogantly, "Is this your sincerity? It's far too stingy!"
Don't give me any of that fancy stuff, all I want is to make money!
[Recommending a certain person's sincere heart—Sky Patrol, requesting free gifts]
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