Watching the dancing women and seeing Yan Xiaobao’s dreamy expression, Wang Julong smirked, grabbed his hand, and dragged him to the other side of the room.
If anything could be worse, this part would be even more crowded than the previous one, and Yan Xiaobao quickly understood why. Before them were numerous tables arranged to form a stunning serpentine shape. Even the tablecloths were crafted to make the tables look slender and dreamlike. At the head of this giant serpent was every type of food Yan Xiaobao could imagine.
Staring at the food, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but lick his lips and quickly walked toward some dishes he particularly loved after reincarnation.
One dish was spring rolls, made of rice paper filled with vegetables and minced meat. Hui Yue wasn’t sure what kind of meat was inside. These spring rolls were a dish that Yan Xiaobao always ate whenever he dined at the City Lord’s manor alongside the Rong twins.
Another dish he favored was a cake-like creation. Yan Xiaobao always thought that every time he had something sweet, he felt an overwhelming sense of joy. But the vivid sensations evoked from Lan Feng’s soul made Yan Xiaobao feel particularly good, and finally, he found himself indulging in these little sugary bombs as well.
After having some small snacks and nibbling on them, Yan Xiaobao noticed that at the tail of the serpent, there were more tables shaped like different elemental affinities and colors.
One table represented a yellow mountain, symbolizing Earth Affinity. Another displayed a silver gemstone, symbolizing Metal Affinity, while yet another was a tree unmistakably representing Wood Affinity. Others were crafted into red flames and blue waves, symbolizing Fire and Water Affinity, respectively.
All these affinity-themed tables were filled with drinks that outshone anything Yan Xiaobao had ever seen in this world and more. Beside the spirits were non-alcoholic juices; there was simple beer and expensive wine. Yan Xiaobao watched everything sparkle, but before he had a chance to take a sip, Wang Julong pulled him toward the center of the room. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Looking at the center of the room, Hui Yue’s face showed a hint of a smile. He saw the Rong twins being elevated, welcoming their guests, and patiently accepting their gifts with polite smiles.
Approaching the siblings proved more difficult than climbing stairs, and Yan Xiaobao had to use his elbows to squeeze through the crowd.
"Rong Yue said," Rong Xing called out, a genuine smile replacing the former polite one. She looked at the young man who had just entered the Inner Circle, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Upon hearing the beautiful lady address such a warm and kind-hearted man, many of Liluo City’s young masters began to look disdainfully at Yan Xiaobao. But after spotting Wang Julong by his side, those contemptuous looks turned into complex expressions.
Most of these young nobles had attended the academy in their youth. Though they had graduated, they still remembered how Yan Xiaobao mercilessly fought against Li Cheng in their formative years, leaving a lasting impression—many couldn’t shake off the scars of witnessing his ruthlessness for the first time.
Although his name had long been forgotten in Liluo City, which now discarded geniuses left and right, Yan Xiaobao’s actions had never been erased from memory because they marked the first moment many people had felt the threat of death up close.
Yan Xiaobao completely ignored the many piercing gazes fixated on him and instead turned toward the twins, holding a gift for each.
Upon receiving the gifts, Yan Xiaobao noted how both twins struggled. They hadn’t hoped for him to bring them gifts since he had already given them vast treasures. Yet here he was again presenting gifts they didn’t feel they deserved.
Yan Xiaobao was fully aware of this sentiment, but he still chose to offer the twins a gift. He knew that, in front of such a large audience, neither of them would be able to refuse.
While Yan Xiaobao deeply valued these two siblings, they were the kind of people whose best efforts had already been exhausted in their youth. Even now, Yan Xiaobao firmly believed that if needed, they would always have his back.
As the scent of medicine pills wafted through the air, everyone present opened their boxes and took a deep breath. It was obvious that for such fragrant pills, the quality must have reached Miracle level, and anyone below Master level would undoubtedly benefit greatly from such pills.
Greed flickered on the faces of many guests, but neither Rong Ming nor Rong Xing showed surprise. Instead, their faces displayed expressions of heartfelt appreciation.
Throughout the year, Yan Xiaobao had been producing medicinal pills for the team, but even with his ability to purchase most of them, he hadn’t acquired all the Miracle Pills as quickly as he wanted. They were limited due to their use in paying the faculty at the Royal Academy, making the exported stock scarce.
For the two siblings, receiving such astonishing pills was a clear sign that Yan Xiaobao had been saving them for a long time. This thought warmed the hearts of the Rong twins, who smiled graciously as they accepted the precious gift from the young man they adored. With them, it seemed possible to attempt forcefully breaking through main encampments.
Although Yan Xiaobao wished to stay and chat with the twins, the time had come for him to retreat as more nobles lined up, eager for their turn to present gifts. Wang Julong had already delegated the tedious procedures to the elders of the Wang Family, who were also present at the celebration.