Chapter 191: An Illusion?
The meal was lively and boisterous, filled with cheerful shouts and laughter. Although Sang Tian'er was getting older, she was still robust and had plenty of breath left to roar at disobedient children. Old Mu, despite belonging to a lower-tier God Clan, had been drinking peach blossom brew and marrow jade over the past few years, so his spirits improved day by day. He smiled from ear to ear all day long, living a more and more contented life. Asheng, Atu, Liuzi, and the descendants of Mazi and Chuanzi—thanks to their special relationship with Xiaoyao—held superior status in both Qingshui City and New City, and people fawned on them wherever they went. They too puffed out their chests all day, strutting around importantly. Fortunately, due to Xiaoyao's strict prohibitions, they never bullied the common people by relying on anyone's power.
Da Hei's culinary skills were truly beyond reproach; every dish was a masterpiece of color, aroma, and taste, leaving the people at the two tables with greasy mouths and beaming smiles. As for Heyu, he truly was the ideal candidate for a secret guard. Take today, for instance: with so many people and such a lively gathering, while his "beautiful" wife was busy helping out inside and out, he led his men outside, keeping a dedicated and responsible watch. Xiaoyao called him in several times, but he refused to enter. In his words, such moments were precisely when loopholes were most likely to appear; even if everyone…
Chapter 191