Chapter 1500: Chapter 1500: Dragon 18
The name of the private room was quite simple, Dragon plus a number. The room they were in was called Dragon Eighteen.
The room was very high, about fifteen meters tall. Of course, this wasn’t to acmodate the height of the Dragon Clan’s self body. In fact, dragons who cannot take human form, even if they are upper-class dragons, have no qualification to enter here to dine. Money alone isn’t enough. To spend at the Dragon Palace, status and position are paramount.
The interior decoration of the room focused on gold, white, and red, luxurious yet fortable. All the chairs and sofas were white leather, the floor was bright red, and the ceiling was adorned with golden carvings. The walls were covered with such elaborate paintings, not only splendid and magnificent but also highly tasteful.
Knowing that there were three of them dining today, only three seats were set, with precious assorted fruits already laid out.
Li Menglong hadn’t arrived yet; they intentionally came a bit early, settling onto the fortable sofa, soft yet supportive, the kind you can sit on for a long time without feeling tired.
Dragon Blood Tree Juice was just a regular beverage here. In fact, the first time Huang Daoqi drank Dragon Blood Tree Juice was right here. As one of the City Lords of the twelve main cities, he was qualified to spend here. But without a Dragon Knight, he couldn’t even enter top-class private rooms like Lan Xuanyu’s.
The area of the room was as large as five hundred square meters, not only providing dining services but also massages, and even a giant jade stone bath. The service staff were hidden in the shadows, not appearing unless needed, but when you do need them, they always appear in front of you.
Here, any request voiced by the guests would surely be met.
Lan Xuanyu had specially inquired about the place from the Sky Dragon Assembly staff, and they told him that the Dragon Palace’s primary function was social networking. As long as you are permitted to dine here and can afford the price, inviting a Dragon Knight to dine with you is not out of the question.
This place is a crucial venue for upper echelons of the Dragon Horse Federation to intermingle, where many leaders from various races negotiate matters.
When seeking something from the Dragon Clan, this place is designated by the Sky Dragon Assembly as the dining venue.
Lan Xuanyu hadn’t even finished a cup of Dragon Blood Tree Juice when a gentle knock on the door resounded, followed by the door opening under the guidance of the service staff, as Li Menglong walked in.
He too had changed clothes, now wearing a white suit decorated with silver patterns, plementing his already excellent appearance with even more extraordinary grace.
Upon seeing Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu, he immediately smiled and said: “Lan, you’re too generous. The Dragon Palace is so expensive, it really wasn’t necessary. If possible, I’d rather try some local snacks from Sky Dragon City on the street.”
Lan Xuanyu smiled slightly, saying: “Last time in Sky Horse City, I was honored by Brother Li’s hospitality, allowing me to reciprocate a bit of home duty.”
Li Menglong laughed: “Then I won’t stand on ceremony. To be honest, the Dragon Palace is too pricey. Normally, I’d never e here, even my father only es when invited by the Sky Dragon Leader. We have similar places at Sky Horse City, but pared to Dragon Palace, they lack that certain level of opulence!”
Lan Xuanyu gestured invitingly, saying: “Brother Li, let’s take our seats.”
“Alright!”
The three assumed guest and host positions, with Lan Xuanyu naturally at the head seat, Li Menglong to his left, and Bai Xiuxiu to the right.
Lan Xuanyu signaled the staff to start serving dishes, with the menu here changing daily, presented through chef remendations without needing orders.
Li Menglong gave Lan Xuanyu a thumbs up, saying: “Lan, you really made a big expenditure today by securing several artifacts. I almost regret missing out; though those artifacts have some flaws, they are artifacts after all.”
Lan Xuanyu smiled slightly and said: “Just a spur-of-the-moment purchase.”
Li Menglong laughed: “You need strength for such spending! My father is strict with me; I don’t have that kind of money.”
Lan Xuanyu chuckled: “The one you secured is worth several times more than all I got bined. The Sky Burner Divine Hammer is a top-tier artifact. Congratulations, Brother Li.”
Li Menglong appeared rather proud, “Speaking of which, I still feel a bit incredulous. The Sky Burner Divine Hammer was the famous artifact of the Divine Fire Dragon Knight, renowned for its powerful ability to burn the sky and boil the earth. Being able to acquire this artifact is truly an honor. My father bore considerable pressure to purchase it, expending many favors. Even now within our clan there’s some opposition.”
Lan Xuanyu’s mind was stirred, saying: “Speaking of which, I’m quite curious why our Dragon Clan would put such high-tier artifacts available for auction. Artifacts of this level shouldn’t be easily attainable; we don’t have many, to begin with.”
Li Menglong was somewhat surprised, saying: “You don’t know?”
Lan Xuanyu paused, “Brother Li, what do you mean?”
Li Menglong’s eyes flickered slightly, saying: “Since you don’t yet know, I’m not at liberty to tell you. Regardless, you’ll understand when the auction concludes tomorrow. We’re sure to pay a heavier price than your Dragon Clan.”
Lan Xuanyu’s heart stirred, and although Li Menglong hadn’t said outright, he indirectly confirmed his speculation.
In today’s auction, most of the seven artifacts were from the Dragon Clan, including the grand finale and grand climax, all offered by the Dragon Clan, sold at astronomical prices.
And Li Menglong mentioned that tomorrow’s auction lots would contain items surpassing the Heaven and Earth Inversion Cover and the Sky Burner Divine Hammer; what could possibly be of such tier? He was indeed curious but chose not to inquire further since the truth would unfold shortly.
“In any case, congratulations to Brother Li for obtaining a handy artifact, greatly boosting strength.” Lan Xuanyu smiled as he said.
Li Menglong sighed, “Too bad it came a little late. If only earlier, during the uping New Talent petition, possessing this artifact would surely spur a contest with you, to see if we could make you stay in our Sky Horse Clan.”
Lan Xuanyu glanced at him, and Li Menglong met her gaze with a passionate look.
On the other side, Bai Xiuxiu looked at Li Menglong, then at Lan Xuanyu, her lips twitching slightly.
Lan Xuanyu said: “There will be opportunities to spar with Brother Li in the future. However, the war is soon to begin. Will Brother Li participate?”
Li Menglong, seeing ‘her’ shift the topic, didn’t press further, and smiled bitterly: “As the son of the Leader, one of the candidates for Sky Horse Knight, how could I not participate in the war? This is why my father pushed through opposition to secure this artifact for me, utilizing our family wealth. Eight million Sky Dragon Crystal Coins; my father is very pained.”
Lan Xuanyu said: “But I think it’s worthwhile; having a top-tier artifact for protection will undoubtedly enhance your safety significantly, especially since Brother Li has now achieved God Rank level. In the future, I shall seek Brother Li’s cooperation and support.”
Li Menglong laughed: “Call upon me, and I’ll surely e to aid! I heard that the Blue Sea Tribe has been allocated for you to mand? The Blue Sea Tribe being one of the weaker vassal races of your Dragon Clan might be better not to have, instead following Lord Dragon Knight’s actions would be a safer course, wouldn’t it?”
Lan Xuanyu smiled, “For me, the war is also a form of challenge; purely seeking safety will never stimulate potential and self-improvement. The Blue Sea Tribe is where I grew up, and I have a duty to protect them well.”
Li Menglong sighed lightly, “Your rise within such a short time, being the number one among our federation’s younger generation is actually heavily linked to your experiences. In terms of talent, I consider myself adequate; in terms of resources, unmatched. Yet, in terms of power, I’m aware of a gap between us. Perhaps different growth paths create a different core belief. To me, your talent isn’t the most terrifying; it’s your unfaltering spirit.”
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