The entire hotel was brightly lit and decorated with lanterns. The lobby was decorated with a classical style. In particular, the tables on both sides of the banquet hall and the floor patterns were carved with landscape patterns. The glass-enclosed water tank simulated a river, with clear water flowing underfoot and in the winding waterways on the walls on both sides.
The banquet began, with fine wines and delicacies laid out on the table, and everyone took their seats.
Chang Le was pushed to the position between Granny Wu and Lu Yanhuai. In front of her was a cup of rice wine with a low alcohol content. She was afraid that drinking would cause problems if she had to enter the secret realm the next day, so she chose rice wine.
After everyone raised their glasses, Lu Yanhuai stood up.
He first turned on the tap on the sink under his feet, and the enclosed glass above retracted, producing a pleasant sound of flowing water.
"Everyone, today is the Little New Year. Because Chang Le is leaving tomorrow, we are holding this banquet in a hurry today so that our two families can get together again and celebrate the New Year in advance."
Lu Yanhuai raised his wine glass: "I'll take advantage of this and drink three glasses as is customary."
Everyone stood up and raised their glasses.
"The first cup of wine is offered to the heroic souls, so that they may rest in peace in the afterlife and be blessed in the next life."
The first glass of wine tilted down and flowed into the open sink at his feet.
For three hundred years, District Nine has stood firm, and the Jade Tower Pass defense line has never yielded an inch. Whether it was the ever-steadfast Dragon Faction or the rising Wolf Faction, countless ordinary yet great warriors have followed one after another, guarding the northern border with their flesh and blood. Therefore, the first cup is offered to the heroic souls.
The sink is turned off, and the second glass of wine is poured.
"The second cup of wine is to toast those of us who are alive, wishing us good health, freedom from illness and disaster, and lasting peace."
The first two cups are done as usual, but the third cup is left to the individual to decide.
Lu Yanhuai turned halfway to face Chang Le.
Chang Le was surprised for a moment, then raised his glass in anticipation.
"Chang Le, she is someone we all watched grow up, and she will continue to accompany us in guarding District Nine. Tomorrow, for the peace of District Nine and to explore the source of the secret, she will set off into a dangerous and unknown land. We hope that she will achieve her wish and return safely."
So this third toast is a wish for those who forge ahead, may they advance without hesitation and return in triumph!
"Charge forward without hesitation! Victory and triumph!"
Everyone raised their glasses together, and Chang Le's eyes welled up with tears as he drank the farewell toast that symbolized his anticipated return.
After finishing his three cups, Lu Yanhuai glanced at the eager young people at the next table and smiled, "Alright, everyone, let's begin."
Sui Yunmu let out a howl and pounced on the food, as if he hadn't eaten for three hundred years.
Chang Le was fed by Lu Yanhuai, Granny Wu, Luo Xuan, and others in turn. She didn't even have to stretch her arms to pick up the food; no matter how much she ate, her bowl was always piled high with food. Chang Le accepted everything offered and buried herself in her food.
In the end, Lu Yanhuai said, "If you're full, don't eat anymore. Overeating is bad for your stomach. Take care of yourself."
Chang Le, whose abs had already been stretched taut, stopped and swallowed the last bite of meat with satisfaction.
After a satisfying meal, it was already 8 p.m.
Chang Le was to arrive at Suspended Sword Lake at nine o'clock tomorrow morning and return to Golden Domain tonight, so there was no delay, and the two sides said goodbye to each other.
Lu Yanhuai took a brocade box from Xiang Qing and handed it to Chang Le: "Well, consider it a farewell gift."
Chang Le took it: "Can I open it now?"
"certainly."
The box was opened, revealing a bracelet made of fourteen beads of different colors.
"What is this? The primordial core!" Chang Le didn't even need to touch it; just by looking at it, he could feel the pure energy of different attributes emanating from the bracelet.
These are not ordinary beads, but are made from fourteen different types of alien primordial cores with different attributes. Each one has a cultivation level of eight or above.
The last time she saw a primordial core with all attributes was when she shared the memories of Yan Guanshan.
Three hundred years ago, fourteen powerful and pure primordial nuclei could provide the energy to bring a person back from the dead. One can imagine how priceless this bracelet must be.
"Lu Yanhuai, I can't accept this." Chang Le closed the box and pushed it back.
Such a treasure is no less valuable than a divine artifact, and the manpower and resources required to collect them are incomparable to those of ordinary artifacts.
Lu Yanhuai held the box back, preventing her from pushing it away: "Listen to me, Lele, accept it. Don't think it's expensive. The support you, Fuguang, and the Dragon Faction have given me and the Wolf Faction is something that cannot be bought with anything expensive. This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Its name is 'Guardian,' and it can withstand three full-force attacks from a level nine expert. After that, whether you're facing secret realms or various enemies, life will be fraught with danger and you'll likely face death at any moment. It can protect you. I hope it can stand by your side and protect you in our place.
Seeing that Chang Le was still hesitant, Lu Yanhuai smiled and said, "If you still think it's too expensive, then consider it as you owing me a favor. You have to grant me a request in the future, how about that?"
Chang Le frowned slightly: "In that case, it seems like I'm the one who's at a disadvantage again..."
Lu Yanhuai chuckled and tapped her on the head: "Then keep it safe!"
Lu Yanhuai saw Chang Le off to his car and repeatedly reminded him, "Be sure to pay attention to safety and prioritize your own safety."
"I understand, bye-bye!" Chang Le said goodbye to Lu Yanhuai and the others.
The car arrived at the Golden Palace shortly afterward.
When Chang Le returned to the main building, she saw Gui Dao sitting at the door. As soon as he saw her, he immediately stood up and walked over.
"You were waiting for me." Chang Le led him into the house.
Ghost Blade nodded, but remained silent.
"I ate a lot of good food tonight, did you eat properly?" Chang Le knew that Gui Dao had a bad habit of not eating on time.
Gui Dao turned his head, and Fu Yue walked up from behind, an oversized apron wrapped around his body, but it looked like a child's bib.
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