readytorunbook Chapter 124 Full Fish Feast
Chapter 124 Full Fish Feast
He tidied himself up carefully, making sure his clothes were wrinkle-free and his hair was neatly combed, before leaving satisfied.
When Ying Ze arrived at the banquet, he found that all the old clans of Beihai had also arrived, including the old patriarch of the Dijiang clan, Di Qiang.
"This year's banquet was quite lively."
Di Qiang was over sixty years old but still vigorous. She had been in charge of the Di Jiang clan for many years, which gave her an imposing presence, and everyone feared her.
The old woman serving her smiled at Di Yao and added a comment.
"It's all thanks to Lady Yao Ji for her excellent arrangements. She invited the Nightbird Clan to prepare the feast, and the Nightbird Clan was very generous, offering three Rejuvenation Pills as a lucky charm to make everyone happy. And look, everyone has come."
"The Rejuvenating Pill?"
The Suwen Night Bird Clan rose to fame by relying on the Jiang Shuiqi Clan, and their business spread throughout the Nine Provinces. Yet, they were able to offer three Rejuvenating Pills at once, which was indeed a generous gesture.
Di Qiang sat upright in the main seat, quite satisfied, and generously said, "Since it's a prize, we can't let the Night Bird Clan spend money. So, take out three inner cores, and let my Di Jiang Clan have a share."
These words further excited the surrounding clans.
Although the inner elixir is not as good as the Rejuvenating Elixir, it is still an excellent thing.
"The Nightbird Clan says that at today's grand feast, whoever eats the Eastern Pearl will receive a prize. Chieftain, how should we present this prize?" someone asked.
"That's easy. Just open the Kunshan Wine in my courtyard and pour out three jugs."
"Kunshan Wine!" The old folks exclaimed in surprise, "The clan leader is really generous, even bringing out Kunshan Wine!"
Kunshan Zui, also known as Kunyu Qiongjiang, was personally brewed by Shennong of Kunshan. It is said that one sip is like celestial dew, and its reputation is legendary.
Now, everyone was getting restless.
Who wouldn't want to try this fine wine?
The banquet immediately became lively.
Everyone toasted and drank, creating a lively atmosphere.
It seems no one cares what they eat; they only hope to obtain the elixir and inner core, and they don't care about anything else.
After all, everyone in the clan had bought fish before. It was bony, had little meat, and was fishy. It didn't have the milky aroma of mountain deer or the tenderness of tusked boar. It tasted like chewing wax and was only good for feeding slaves.
Ying Ze wasn't very interested either.
The entire Beihai clan showed little interest.
They grew up in Beihai, and they had naturally tasted what the fish in Beihai tasted like. They found it even more unpalatable than fish from rivers and lakes. If it weren't for the prize, they would have run away long ago.
Ying Ze looked around and saw Di Xi behind the banquet.
The Tiger Clan was of low status, so they were naturally placed at the end of the table in this setting. They had no one to serve them and were only accompanied by a few burly men from their clan.
These powerful clans have always been opportunistic, favoring the powerful and belittling the weak. If someone were to form a pact with the Ying clan, who would dare to disrespect them at such grand banquets in the future?
"What are you looking around for? That's rude," Ying Yu scolded in a low voice.
Ying Ze pursed his lips, but could only sit still obediently.
Just then, a fragrant aroma wafted over from afar.
The aroma was unlike anything I'd ever smelled before, yet it instinctively stimulated my taste buds and was incredibly tempting.
"What smells so good?"
"I smell it too."
"It's a fish, the fish is coming up."
what!
Everyone looked around and saw Bai Sang'er leading the female members of the Nightbird Clan over, each carrying a delicate dish.
"I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting. I was afraid that the dishes might not suit your tastes, so I'll serve these eight dishes for you to try first."
Small ceramic dishes were quickly placed on everyone's table.
The mouthwatering aroma left everyone speechless, their faces filled with disbelief.
Is this a fish?