Three days had passed since Ling Xiao received the voice message containing the Jade Pendant. Instead of returning to his dorm, he had rented a room outside and spent the entire time studying the Chaos Heaven-Swallowing Formula. Lin Yu's use of a firearm had made Ling Xiao acutely aware of his own shortcomings—namely, his lack of practical combat experience and insufficient understanding of cultivation methods. Over the past three days, however, Ling Xiao had a faint feeling that he was on the verge of a breakthrough, approaching the Foundation Establishment Stage (early).
Ling Xiao was in high spirits. For one, he had gained new insights into his cultivation; for another, he had made quite a few new classmates and friends, establishing a new social circle in this unfamiliar city. To celebrate and thank everyone for their company and help during this time, Ling Xiao decided to treat them all to a grand feast.
Full of enthusiasm, Ling Xiao contacted a restaurant. Wanting to give his friends a surprise, he chose a top-tier luxury hotel in Jiangnan City. This hotel was renowned throughout Jiangnan City; practically everyone knew of it. Its dishes were culinary masterpieces, with every single plate resembling a meticulously carved work of art, showcasing supreme craftsmanship from the selection of ingredients to the cooking process. Beyond that, the hotel's environment was incomparably luxurious. From the moment one stepped through the front doors, it felt like being transporte…
Chapter 27