Chapter 1253: Chapter 1254: The Wind and Cloud Banquet’s Geniuses
Xiao Tianyu’s reason for attending the Fengyun Banquet isn’t solely for Hong Yiyi. After all, he just heard from the Hong siblings about the Cold Ice Tower at the Seventh Layer, each being a One-Star Domain, each an opportunity. For a martial cultivator, any opportunity would rarely be missed.
Xiao Tianyu is no exception.
This is not the Primordial Universe with its small places, where he can ignore opportunities. But in the Firmament World, where divine beings walk everywhere, these opportunities are far superior to those of the Primordial Universe.
Moreover, the fact that the four great families invest heavily to recruit the prodigies of Ice Sea City means the opportunities within the Cold Ice Tower cannot be minor.
Xiao Tianyu also learned from the Hong siblings that the participants in the Fengyun Banquet’s competition are all divine level warriors. Currently, Xiao Tianyu himself is at divine level seventh layer, still two major realms away from divine level ninth layer. Though this hope is slim, it’s worth a try.
However, Xiao Tianyu pondered how the City Lord of Ice Sea City truly knows how to make money. To participate in the Fengyun Banquet, one person requires ten thousand spirit stones, and this takes place every three years with countless participants. It’s an astronomical number.
The City Lord only needs to provide some opportunities, and he will profit, as only ten people can make it onto the Wind and Cloud List. Yet, the number of people competing in the Fengyun Banquet is likely to be around ten thousand.
Over the millennia, the Wind and Cloud List has become the most authoritative ranking in Ice Sea City. Xiao Tianyu believes that even without rewards, many would still participate in the Fengyun Banquet’s competition, as ranking on the list means honor, drawing attention from thousands, elevating one’s status significantly within Ice Sea City, and possibly joining one of the four great families to cultivate and achieve greatness.
If one gains the City Lord’s favor, all the better.
"Brother Xiao, do you plan to stay here permanently?" At this moment, Hong Yuan asked abruptly, causing Xiao Tianyu to nod, "I plan to stay for two weeks to understand the situation. What about you, Brother Hong?"
"I came here for my sister, naturally, I won’t be leaving anytime soon!" Hong Yuan glanced at Hong Yiyi before continuing to Xiao Tianyu, "I’ll take care of the accommodation formalities now, and get yours done as well, Brother Xiao!"
"I have spirit stones!" Xiao Tianyu was about to fetch them from his space ring when Hong Yuan chuckled and spoke, "Brother Xiao, being new here isn’t easy, let me cover the rent for half a month as my act of hospitality!"
"This..."
"We are all brothers within the four seas, Brother Xiao, no need to decline!" Hong Yuan, although facing his own challenges, insisted on covering the rent for Xiao Tianyu, who reluctantly nodded in agreement.
His favorable impression of the Hong siblings increased, and Xiao Tianyu thought, as long as there’s a chance to shine at the Fengyun Banquet, his first condition would be to have the City Lord detoxify Hong Yiyi!
But soon, Xiao Tianyu chuckled self-deprecatingly; perhaps he was overthinking.
At this moment, the ground slightly trembled as Xiao Tianyu’s gaze shifted to a towering figure entering the hall. This person wore a vest with tattoos embroidered on it, with an imposing presence.
As he walked past Xiao Tianyu, a faint pressure could be felt.
"Are you admiring him?" Hong Yiyi’s beautiful eyes regarded Xiao Tianyu, who initially hesitated before responding, "Admiring what? I don’t even know him!"
"He’s Lu Niu, ranked eighth on the Wind and Cloud List. Not only is his talent extraordinary, but he’s also divine level ninth layer, strong as an ox. He showcased his exceptional elegance at the last Fengyun Banquet. Now, with this edition arriving soon, he’s already been recruited by the Fang Family, rumored to be aiming for the top five this year!"
Saying this, Hong Yiyi’s beautiful eyes displayed unabashed admiration.
"I see!" Xiao Tianyu smiled indifferently and glanced at him more, eventually meeting his gaze momentarily. But the other party didn’t care, his sharp eyes surveyed elsewhere before moving upstairs.
Shortly after Lu Niu left, another figure appeared at the White Jade Tower entrance, a seductive and alluring woman whose arrival captivated the gaze of all within the hall.
"It’s Su Mei’Er, ranked sixth in the Fengyun Banquet, has she also been recruited by the Fang Family?"
"Of course, the Fang Family is the most powerful among the four great families, and the White Jade Tower is one of their properties, establishing the Fang Alliance Chamber of Commerce. With the previous Wind and Cloud List’s talents, who wouldn’t choose the Fang Family?"
"It’s rumored they’ve been hired by the Fang Family to compete in the Fengyun Banquet, with a lavish invitation. Plus, if they secure a spot in the top three this year, the Fang Family has additional rewards. Unless you’re a fool, not choosing the Fang Family would be illogical!"
"That’s true!"
"..."
Many conversed with immense respect. Despite Su Mei’Er’s captivating allure stirring fantasies, no one dared to disrespect her, simply because she was Su Mei’Er.
Xiao Tianyu couldn’t help but glance at her a few more times.
Hong Yiyi teased from across, "Do you like her? But it’s no surprise, Su Mei’Er is one of Ice Sea City’s three goddesses, the goddess in every man’s heart. Liking her is normal, but you can only imagine. Don’t have other thoughts, understood?"
"Indifferent!" Xiao Tianyu inexplicably uttered two words.
"..." Hong Yiyi was speechless, one of the three goddesses of Ice Sea City, Su Mei’Er is just ’indifferent’? Does this guy have to be so pretentious?
Yet, Su Mei’Er’s beautiful eyes fell on Xiao Tianyu, directly asking, "What did you just say?"
As she spoke, Su Mei’Er’s eyes sharpened, devoid of her earlier seductive demeanor, akin to a cold and distant goddess, leaving Xiao Tianyu astonished. How sharp were this woman’s ears to hear even that?
Xiao Tianyu then replied, "I said nothing!"
"Watch your words next time!" With that, Su Mei’Er didn’t spare Xiao Tianyu another glance, for regardless of his handsome looks and outstanding aura, in the Martial Arts World, talent is always what’s esteemed.
Xiao Tianyu wore a slightly embarrassed look, she was indeed haughty.
"Brother Xiao, did you see them? The ones who just passed were Lu Niu and Su Mei’Er!" At this moment, Hong Yuan strolled over, apparently having arranged the rooms, while Hong Yiyi rolled her eyes at him, teasing, "Not only seen, Brother Xiao got humiliated by your goddess!"
"My goddess?" Hong Yuan’s face showed embarrassment, Hong Yiyi chuckled softly, "Brother, don’t deny it, you’ve even called out Su Mei’Er’s name in your dreams?"
"What?" Hong Yuan was immediately flabbergasted, did he really talk in his sleep?
Pfft~
Hong Yiyi laughed sweetly, "Just teasing you. But seeing your expression just now, you must admire Su Mei’Er for a long time. Yet she’s the type we can’t reach, brother, forget about it!"
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