Chapter 1056: Chapter 1056: Ya Ling Enhances the Fun
So supported an imdiate entry into war, while others advocated a temporary period to gather strength and hone vitality. They argued back and forth, their faces flushed with fervor. anwhile, certain clan leaders had remained silent since the discussion began, occasionally casting stealthy glances at Ye You.
When Ye You proactively inquired of those who were silent, they responded that they would abide by whatever command His Royal Highness issued.
Ye You observed from a distance, taking note of the deanor and gaze of the seven clan leaders. He could roughly discern who was posturing and who was sincerely loyal, but now was not yet the ti to tear off the masks.
After seeing that the argunt had more or less subsided, Ye You interjected and spoke out loud: "All of you clan leaders are heroes of the Demon Sacred Realm, and with your strong support, I am confident we shall defeat Tian Xiaozi. The day has grown late, and after a long journey, I have ordered a banquet prepared to welco and dust off the road for you, esteed leaders."
Upon hearing this, the seven people imdiately expressed their gratitude with a salute, silently heaving a sigh of relief in their hearts. They had indeed worried that Ye You would demand they present their war plans then and there. In truth, there were few who were really willing to risk their lives for it.
What they did not know was that in the upcoming battle for the title of Sage Ruler, Ye You’s target was not limited to Tian Xiaozi.
Led by Ye You, the seven clan leaders entered the banquet hall with their descendants. This hall was even more spacious and magnificently decorated than the initial reception hall.
Ye You sat in the central seat of honor, with the others taking places on either side of him. Servants and servants selected in advance by the Panhu family served the prepared dishes.
The ats included braised, stead, and barbecued dishes. For the vegetables, there were cold platters, salads, and broths. To complent these, there were fruit wines brewed from wild berries of the mountains, exuding a rich aroma of fruit and wine. A variety of delicately crafted snacks were present as well. Although it wasn’t as luxurious as those found in the Royal Palace, the al was thoughtfully and ingeniously prepared, adding much of the wild’s charm.
Eight dishes and one soup, accompanied by fruit wine and desserts, one set per long table – it was indeed a lavish reception.
The clan leaders raised their cups towards Ye You, wishing him an early victory over Tian Xiaozi and the reclaiming of his throne, restoring peace to the Demon Sacred Realm.
Ye You raised his glass in appreciation, and everyone drained their cups in unison, as if having drunk this wine, they were to beco an unyielding and vengeful alliance.
Amidst the continuous praises and congratulations, and under the llowing influence of the silky fruit wine, Ye You couldn’t help but feel a bit uplifted. However, his mind remained clear.
In the face of justice and loyalty, many will regard their interests as paramount. Behind those radiant smiles may not necessarily lie true loyalty. The path he has to tread is still very long.
Only Qin Sisi, no matter whether he is poor or wealthy, victorious or defeated, powerful or as lowly as dust, she would always treat him the sa.
Thinking of Qin Sisi, a warm feeling rose in Ye You’s heart. He had hesitated for a long ti whether or not to bring her to join this banquet. He wished to allow her to stand beside him openly as his fiancée but feared that exposing her so prominently to those high-ranking clan leaders would bring her trouble and make her a target.
Ultimately, Qin Sisi took the initiative to request not to attend. She always preferred to keep a low profile and did not want to beco the center of attention at the banquet, besides, this banquet held little significance for her.
Attending the banquet or not, friends would still remain friends; attendance would not turn enemies into friends.
She would rather remain hidden behind Ye You for a while, quietly observing those stirrings that had not yet co to light, providing Ye You with necessary assistance and support.
So, amidst the joy and laughter of the banquet, with bright lights everywhere, Qin Sisi stayed by herself in the cave, quietly and earnestly practicing her forging skills.
After three rounds of drinks, Chief Gelun of the Qing Ming Family stood up, bowed slightly to Ye You and asked, "May I inquire, Your Royal Highness, if you have prepared any entertainnt for the evening?"
Ye You shook his head: "Given the limited conditions in this wilderness, I have not prepared anything. I ask for Chief Gelun’s understanding."
Gelun quickly waved his hand and said: "What is His Royal Highness speaking of? How could I bla you? Yet, the absence of entertainnt indeed makes it sowhat dull. Why not let my daughter perform a little magic to liven things up for His Royal Highness and all the colleagues here? What do you think?"
Ye You’s gaze flickered slightly as he curved his lips into a smile: "That sounds wonderful, please proceed!"
Gelun appeared very excited and, upon hearing Ye You’s agreent, hurriedly signaled Ya Ling to co over, saying, "Co on, Ya Ling, show Your Royal Highness your little magic trick."
"Yes." Ya Ling responded, her voice exceptionally gentle, as she gracefully sauntered to the center of the hall.
"Pfft!" Yun Cheng barely held back his laughter, a glance from Yun Wang beside him warning him to stay composed and dignified in this public setting.
Yun Cheng composed himself and, while everyone’s attention was on Ya Ling, he leaned close to Yun Wang and whispered, "Brother, she doesn’t usually walk like this. Don’t know what’s going on today, hope she doesn’t twist her waist."
Although Yun Wang was a straightforward person, he had a few more years of experience than Yun Cheng. At first, he hadn’t thought much, but upon hearing Yun Cheng’s comnt and giving it so thought, he realized there was an unusual implication and began to look toward Ye You with concern.
Yet Ye You was as calm as ever, he picked up the fruit wine from the table, took a sip, with a placid expression and a mild, light smile at the corner of his lips.
Ya Ling stood not far from Ye You, raised her jade hand upward, and suddenly, a myriad of splendid petals appeared in the air, colorful and diverse as a rainbow, emitting a sweet fragrance.
To everyone’s amazent, the petals neither rose nor fell. Instead, they softly floated around Ya Ling, who stood amidst the drifting petals like a fairy of ethereal beauty.
Then Ya Ling spread her palms wide open, and trails of Ice Attribute Magic Power began to emit, reaching each petal and freezing them into small pieces of ice.
She continued to release her Magic Power, as the colorful petals lted within the ice, which turned from translucent to various hues—red, pink, yellow, blue...
Ya Ling’s white chiffon dress fluttered among the colorful ice, exhibiting a charm befitting a flower fairy. Gelun, looking at his beautiful daughter, wore a smile of pride on his face, feeling confident as he turned to look at Ye You, but ended up disappointed.
In Ye You’s eyes, there was curiosity and appreciation but not a trace of a man’s desire for a woman.
Ya Ling, deeply engaged in her performance, hadn’t realized the man she so desired to impress had not the slightest interest in her. She had prepared for this performance for a long ti, striving for beauty, novelty, and excitent, with a surprise to reveal at the end.
In her hand, she held a silver wine jug, and with a flick of her fingers, she opened the lid. The colorful ice that floated around her transford into wisps of colored smoke and drifted into the jug.
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