193: Chapter 193 The Opening of the Gluttonous Pavilion

Chapter 193: Opening of the Taotie Pavilion. Guangnan City, East Street.

East Street was exceptionally lively today, decorated in an incredibly festive manner. Red silk drapes hung all the way from the archway at the head of the street to the very end. Flowers and Spiritual Plants were placed in front of the restaurants and teahouses on both sides, and the air was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood and the sweet fragrance of spiritual fruits.

But the most eye-catching thing was the newly built three-story pavilion in the center of the street.

The entire pavilion was constructed from ten-thousand-year warm jade, crystal clear and glowing with a warm luster under the sunlight.

With upturned eaves and painted rafters, every detail exuded an ancient, elegant charm.

Above the lintel, a massive plaque hung high, bearing the three large characters "Taotie Pavilion" written in powerful, vigorous strokes. A faint spiritual light circulated within them, radiating a heart-palpitating pressure.

—It was written by Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan himself, containing the dao rhyme of his Saint Realm.

"The Taotie Pavilion has finally opened in Guangnan City!"

"I heard this is only the fourth branch of the Taotie Pavilion in the Southern Territory. Only the Three Great Holy Lands usually get this kind of treatment!"

"Exactly! I heard that the Pavilion Master of the Taotie Pavilion is personally overseeing this place. That's a Saint! How many Saints are there in the entire Southern Territory?"

"Let's go, let's go in and take a look! Even if we can't afford anything, it's good to broaden our horizons!"

The spectating Cultivators chattered amongst themselves, their heads bobbing in the crowd, packing East Street so tightly that not a drop of water could trickle through.

In front of the Taotie Pavilion, two rows of Disciples dressed in moon-white robes stood on either side. Each of them was high-spirited and had a stable aura, with even the weakest possessing a cultivation in the Dharma Image Realm.

With smiles on their faces and proper manners, they welcomed guests from all directions.

But everyone noticed that the Disciples of the Taotie Pavilion kept glancing toward the same direction, seemingly unintentionally.

The end of East Street, in the direction of the Shen Mansion.

"The Pavilion Master said that the most important guests today are the people of the Shen Family."

A Taotie Pavilion Disciple lowered his voice and spoke to his fellow Disciple beside him.

"The Shen Family? That Shen Family in Guangnan City?"

"Shh! Quiet! Do you know that the destruction of the Tiangang Sect was related to the Shen Family?"

"What?! Wasn't the Tiangang Sect destroyed by a Saint?"

"It is said that the Saint from Yinxian Village was able to become a Saint also because of the Shen Family!"

"*Hiss—*"

Several Disciples gasped in shock, their eyes filled with horror.

Just then—

"They're here, they're here! The Shen Family is here!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

Everyone's gaze simultaneously turned toward the end of East Street.

They saw the main gates of the Shen Mansion wide open, and a group of people filed out.

Walking at the very front was Patriarch Shen Tianze, wearing a navy blue robe. His face was majestic, his steps steady, and his aura was as deep as an abyss.

Behind him, the three Elders Shen Yuanshan, Shen Yuanhe, and Seventh Elder Shen Yuanlin walked side-by-side. Every one of them was high-spirited, with eyes as bright as torches.

Further back were the two from the younger generation, Shen Quan and Shen Chong. One was grinning with excitement written all over his face, while the other was calm but had a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

And walking at the very back—

A young man, with his hands tucked in his sleeves, wearing a green robe. He had a lazy demeanor, and a faint, playful smile played on his lips.

It was indeed Shen Qingyuan.

By his side, Luo Qingyue wore snow-white clothes, her black hair cascading like a waterfall. Her brows and eyes were as cold as frost, and her steps were light, resembling a moon palace Fairy descending to the mortal realm.

"That's the Ninth Elder of the Shen Family? He doesn't look like anything special..."

"Sixth stage of the Meridian Opening Realm? Isn't this cultivation level way too low?"

"What do you know! How could you possibly see through an existence of that level? He has returned to his true, unblemished state!"

"Exactly! Didn't you see Fairy Qingyue by his side? Could someone who can have the number one Prodigy of the Southern Territory as a maidservant be an ordinary person?"

Whispers rose and fell constantly, and everyone's gaze toward Shen Qingyuan was filled with awe and curiosity.

When the Shen Family group reached the entrance of the Taotie Pavilion, Sun Buer had already been waiting there for a long time.

He was dressed exceptionally grandly today, wearing a dark red brocade robe with a golden belt tied around his waist, from which hung a token of a Taotie Pavilion Core Disciple. He looked radiant, his face covered in a broad smile.

"Patriarch Shen! Young Master Shen! Elders! Please, come in, come in!"

Sun Buer stepped aside to clear the way and made an inviting gesture, his posture respectful to the extreme.

"The Pavilion Master has already prepared the Spirit Cuisine in the private room on the third floor, just waiting for everyone!"

Patriarch Shen Tianze nodded slightly and stepped over the threshold.

Shen Yuanshan and the others followed.

Shen Qingyuan, with his hands tucked in his sleeves, lazily walked at the very back. His gaze swept over the interior decor of the Taotie Pavilion, and he nodded slightly.

"Not bad, quite impressive."

Hearing this, the smile on Sun Buer's face grew even wider as he eagerly led the way.

The interior of the Taotie Pavilion was even more luxurious than it appeared from the outside.

The first floor was a grand hall, spacious and bright, with dozens of jade tables and chairs. Exquisite Spirit Cuisine and spiritual wine were placed on every table, their aromas filling the air. Quite a few Cultivators were already seated, clinking glasses and chatting merrily.

The second floor consisted of standard private rooms, individual independent booths with tightly shut doors, isolating them from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

The third floor was the top-tier private room, of which there was only one.

The entire floor was reserved for the most honorable guests.

Pushing open the carved wooden door, a thick wave of Spiritual Qi rushed over them.

The private room was spacious and bright, spanning a hundred square zhang. The floor was paved with ten-thousand-year warm jade, and the walls were adorned with calligraphy and paintings by ancient masters, each piece containing dao rhyme.

Right in the center was a massive rosewood round table, upon which were set nine exquisitely refined dishes of Spirit Cuisine, each radiating a mouth-watering aroma.

The most eye-catching thing was the main dish right in the center of the round table—

A golden-brown roasted chicken, its skin crispy and glistening with oil, with a faint spiritual light circulating within it.

The chicken was adorned with various Spiritual Plants and fruits, colorful and magnificent.

Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken!

Moreover, it was a High Grade Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken from Yinxian Village, raised for at least a hundred years, with firm meat and abundant Spiritual Qi!

Shen Qingyuan's gaze fell upon the roasted chicken, and a faint smile played on the corner of his lips.

"I didn't expect your Taotie Pavilion to get your hands on this."

Sun Buer quickly waved his hands, his face piled with smiles. "As long as you are satisfied, Young Master! As long as you are satisfied!"

He stepped aside, revealing a figure standing behind him with hands clasped behind his back.

Wearing a moon-white robe with a black belt tied around his waist, holding a pitch-black folding fan, he had a handsome face and an elegant demeanor.

It was indeed the Pavilion Master of the Taotie Pavilion—Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan.

"Senior, we meet again." Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan cupped his hands in greeting, his posture respectful.

Shen Qingyuan nodded slightly. "Pavilion Master Sun is too polite."

Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan quickly made an inviting gesture. "Senior, please take the seat of honor."

Shen Qingyuan did not stand on ceremony either. He walked to the head seat and lazily sat down.

Luo Qingyue knelt down beside him.

Patriarch Shen Tianze and the others also took their seats in turn. Shen Quan and Shen Chong sat at the very bottom. Both of them were somewhat constrained, as they were, after all, facing a Saint.

Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan personally poured the wine, raised his cup, and gestured toward Shen Qingyuan.

"Senior, the opening of the Taotie Pavilion's Guangnan branch today is all thanks to your presence. This Junior toasts to you."

Shen Qingyuan raised his wine cup, clinked it against his, and drained it in one gulp.

As the wine entered his mouth, a warm wave of Spiritual Qi exploded on the tip of his tongue, slid down his throat into his stomach, and flowed into his limbs and bones.

The purity and density of that Spiritual Qi was even a bit richer than that of ordinary Spirit Pills.

"Good wine," Shen Qingyuan praised.

The smile on Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan's face grew even wider, and he quickly filled the cup for him again.

"As long as Senior likes it. This is 'Jade Nectar' personally brewed by this Junior, using thirty-six types of grade-nine Spirit Medicines, aged for a full three hundred years."

Shen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow.

Three hundred years?

This old man is indeed generous.

Shen Yuanshan was not polite at all. He raised his cup and took a big gulp, smacking his lips. "Good wine! Good wine! Pavilion Master Sun, is there any more of this wine? How about getting me a few jars later?"

Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan's lips twitched.

A few jars?

He had only brewed three jars in total!

Every single ingredient used for this wine was a rare treasure. It took three hundred years to brew just three jars, and each jar was priceless!

However, thinking of Shen Qingyuan, he still gritted his teeth and nodded. "Elder Shen, rest assured. I will have someone deliver two jars to the Shen Mansion later."

Shen Yuanshan grinned and patted Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan on the shoulder. "Pavilion Master Sun is straightforward!"

The smile on Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan's face was a bit stiff.

Giving away this wine pained his heart.

But thinking about how Shen Qingyuan could casually produce a legendary divine object like the primordial qi of huangchu, he felt that what did two jars of wine matter?

Establishing a good relationship with the Shen Family was the most important thing.

"Come, come, try this dish, 'Phoenix Spreading Wings'." Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan picked up the serving chopsticks and personally served Shen Qingyuan. "This dish uses Heaven-Swallowing Brocade-Plumed Chicken from Yinxian Village aged over a hundred years, paired with thirty-six types of Spirit Medicines including nine-turn lingzhi, ten-thousand-year warm jade, and Dragon Blood Grass, roasted with Nirvana True Fire."

Shen Qingyuan raised an eyebrow, picked up a piece of chicken, and put it in his mouth.

The crispy skin crackled between his teeth, and the tender meat instantly exploded with flavor in his mouth. The rich aroma of the meat mingled with the fresh fragrance of the Spirit Medicines, and there was even a faint trace of Nirvana True Fire circulating on the tip of his tongue, bringing an indescribably wonderful taste.

"Not bad," Shen Qingyuan nodded slightly. "Even better than the one I had last time."

Pavilion Master Sun Daoxuan breathed a sigh of relief, the smile on his face becoming a bit more genuine.

"As long as Senior likes it."

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