175: Chapter 175

Your Majesty, the time for the banquet has arrived. Should we...?

Do not panic, they will be here shortly.

Go outside the hall and announce the start of the banquet. We will wait a little longer inside.

Understood...

Ao Wushuang took a few subordinates outside the hall to announce the order to start the banquet. These were commoners; if the banquet didn't start on time, there was a fear they might cause trouble.

As the ceremonial cannons fired, the banquet in the plaza immediately began.

Wishing the Dragon Emperor blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea and a lifespan equal to the heavens.

A cloud of black smoke flew in from outside the hall and circled in the air; as expected of an honored guest, he could fly freely.

Grand Elder of the Ghost Race, please take your seat...

This is the congratulatory gift from the Ghost Emperor to the Dragon Emperor.

The Dragon Emperor beamed with joy and personally welcomed the Ghost Race Grand Elder, Shadow, to the main guest table.

Since Shadow has arrived first, I cannot fall behind.

A Profound Ice Dragon flew in, and the temperature of the entire hall plummeted, causing many demons to shiver uncontrollably.

The Dragon Emperor had just prepared to sit down but immediately stood up; the person who arrived was none other than the Demon Race Grand Elder, Ice Demon, the younger brother of the Demonic Lord.

Both the Ghost Race and the Demon Race had dispatched their second-ranked combatants, showing great importance to the Dragon Emperor's birthday.

Wishing the Dragon Emperor a lifespan equal to the heavens and eternal immortal blessings.

This is the congratulatory gift sent by my older brother, the Demonic Lord, to the Dragon Emperor.

The Dragon Emperor was grinning from ear to ear. He knew these two factions would definitely come, but the last round table remained a mystery.

Please take your seat, Grand Elder of the Demon Race.

Ice Demon radiated cold air from his entire body. He slowly raised his hand: No need, I will wait for the Saintess to take her seat together.

Since the Saintess has arrived, please reveal yourself.

Suddenly, a small slit tore open in the space above the hall, and the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Fox Clan flew out from within, accompanied by eight fox demons.

I suppose I've come uninvited. Dragon Emperor, you don't mind if I take that seat, do you?

I still understand the rules. This is a congratulatory gift from the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan for you, wishing you a lifespan as long as the Southern Mountain.

The Dragon Emperor wore a fawning smile: The Heavenly Demon Fox Clan rarely involves itself in the affairs of the Lower Realm. The Saintess's arrival truly brings honor to Dragon City.

Saintess and fellow fox immortals, please take your seats.

Xiao Bai stared straight at Tian Kui, who was still dressed in black, having only briefly revealed her nine tails earlier to indicate her identity.

Amazing, to actually possess the ability to tear through space; she must be an Emperor Realm Expert. Her strength is truly unfathomable.

It seems the flight restriction in Dragon City is only effective against those below the Emperor Realm. In front of truly powerful experts, it is merely a decoration.

Feng Yun gently patted Xiao Bai: What are you dazed for? Tian Kui is calling us over.

Xiao Bai was happier than if he had eaten honey: Let's go! If there's a main guest seat, we certainly have to take it.

Ao Wuming was eager to move toward this side, while Ao Xue stomped her feet in anger.

Second Brother, if you dare not stay here with me, I will ignore you from now on.

Oh, my silly sister, that is the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Fox Clan; she is incredibly powerful.

We are old friends, so I must go over and greet her.

You...

Ao Xue pointed angrily at Ao Wuming, her face turning red with rage.

Xiao Bai waved to Tian Kui in greeting: Hi, we meet again so soon.

Sit down, we are all old friends, don't be so polite.

Tian Kui pointed at Xiao Bai's neck: What's going on? Are you guys playing so wildly?

Feng Yun crossed her arms: Hey... this has nothing to do with me.

Ao Wuming slowly edged closer: Brother Bai, move over a bit. Since it's the Saintess's first time in Dragon City, I must fulfill my duties as a host.

Tian Kui pointed to an empty seat opposite: Wuming, go sit over there.

Alright! Ao Wuming obediently took his seat.

Our little tomb-robbing group is almost assembled, missing only Old Gui.

Tian Kui's expression was somewhat grave: Gui Jianchou has been placed under house arrest; Shadow did it.

He is the second-ranked expert of the Ghost Race.

She said softly to Xiao Bai: Be careful, the Dragon Emperor's impromptu birthday banquet this time is aimed at you.

That can't be right. I've been here for three days, living quite freely every day, without anything unusual.

I don't know the specifics either, but with the Ghost Race and Demon Race both dispatching their Grand Elders, this matter is not that simple.

Tian Kui added: It seems to be related to the Secret Manuals in your possession.

Xiao Bai carefully recalled the three Secret Manuals he had obtained in the tomb. First, he ruled out the Jiangzhehu Wealthy Women Directory.

The other two didn't seem likely either; the Great Kun Power and the child-strengthening manual were both tailor-made for Xiao Bai and were not applicable to other Demons and Monsters.

Chapter 232: The Out-of-Control Bai Su.

That can't be it; these three Secret Manuals are of no use to them at all. On the contrary, those two of yours have a greater appeal.

Tian Kui smiled indifferently: If they have the ability, they are welcome to come to the Heavenly Demon Fox Clan to take them.

After the banquet concluded, Ao Wushuang ordered the Dragon Clan guards to remove all the round tables in the hall and quickly set up a stage. Next, there would surely be another song and dance performance.

Xiao Bai had witnessed this program before, and in all honesty, it was quite mediocre.

Ao Wuming scratched his scalp vigorously: Good heavens, it's this kind of dull song and dance again; it makes me want to vomit.

Every large banquet is like this; can't they change it up for once?

This kind of formalistic song and dance performance was detested by many in the Dragon Clan. It could no longer be called entertainment; it was simply torture.

The Dragon Maidens performing the songs and dances were not bad in appearance; their figures and looks were of a high standard within the Dragon Clan.

However, their attire was too conservative, their expressions were extremely stiff, and their dance movements were slower than an old lady's, with absolutely no passion to speak of.

The Dragon Emperor loved this kind of slow, health-preserving dance, leaving the princes daring to be angry but not daring to speak.

Seeing everyone dejected and without any interest, Ao Wushuang quickly offered an explanation.

Please stay, everyone. The upcoming song and dance performance is very different from the traditional ones and will surely satisfy you.

Ao Wuming was already grumbling.

If it's still the same as before, you should obediently give up your position as Crown Prince to me.

Swoosh! A long strip of red cloth flew in from outside the hall, connecting perfectly to the stage, and a woman in red stepped lightly onto the cloth with her toes.

She descended slowly from the air onto the stage, her high-slit skirt making her fair legs look exceptionally long.

Such a stunning entrance made all the guests present cheer and jump for joy.

The commoners in the plaza who had originally wanted to leave quickly gathered at the hall entrance to watch.

Wow, everyone look! It's actually the top courtesan of Cangxiang Pavilion, Young Miss Bai Feifei.

Xiao Bai was full of question marks: What is this supposed to be? Flirting and showing off in a room is one thing, but to do it in public like this...

Su Su is not this flirtatious; they just happen to look alike.

The heavily made-up top courtesan Bai Feifei danced passionately on the stage. She played the pipa barefoot on the spot, and her high-slit skirt revealed her undergarments several times.

Feng Yun handed Xiao Bai a silk scarf: Your eyes are about to fall out; wipe your drool.

Using this to test a cadre? I've even seen her without clothes.

He had exposed himself inadvertently, so Xiao Bai quickly tried to smooth things over: How can she be compared to Your Majesty? She's just a woman of the red-light district, vulgar and unbearable, not elegant at all.

Feng Yun had long known what kind of person Xiao Bai was, and she didn't want to bicker with him, so she turned to enjoy the song and dance performance with Tian Kui.

Looking closely, it was actually a similar style to the red dress she was wearing, except the skirt lacked the high slit.

Tian Kui suddenly blurted out: Xiao Bai, the top courtesan performing on stage is an old acquaintance of yours.

Who?

Does her appearance require me to name her? You've been in Dragon City for a few days, haven't you noticed?

Xiao Bai was puzzled: Bai Su? That can't be right; Bai Feifei is of the Human Race, she's not a snake demon at all.

Besides, Bai Su's personality is the complete opposite of hers; she could never be this flirtatious.

Tian Kui explained: She might have consumed an Immortal Pill from Dreamscape Mountain. It not only conceals Demonic Qi but also controls one's thoughts.

Her behavior on stage is very likely forced; she is not in control of herself at all.

Tian Kui took out two crystal shards and handed them to Xiao Bai. Use these to look, and you'll see clearly.

Through the crystal shards, Xiao Bai could see Bai Feifei performing on stage, radiating Demonic Qi.

Good heavens, it really is Su Su.

No wonder every time it reached a critical moment, she wouldn't let me in; otherwise, I would have discovered it long ago.

If it weren't for Tian Kui's reminder, Xiao Bai would still be kept in the dark.

Why would Bai Su appear here?

Tian Kui smiled: It must be because she was implicated by us. During the trip to the Demon Emperor's Tomb, over a dozen sword immortals from Dreamscape Mountain died.

Bai Su is the closing Disciple of the Old Ancestor of Dreamscape Mountain. A careful investigation would surely reveal her relationship with you; how could Yan Ding let her go?