I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 1941 Yan Li
The luxurious carriage convoy was like a flowing fire dragon, without any pause or hesitation, as if the scene just now had never happened. The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, and the wheels rolled forward, galloping past Liu Jun and the others, stirring up gusts of dust and wind.

Just as they passed by Liu Jun and his group, the woman in red on the gorgeous carriage suddenly looked at Liu Jun deeply. Her eyes were complicated and difficult to discern, with curiosity and exploration, and seemed to hide some unspeakable emotions. At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world stopped, leaving only the moment when the two people's eyes met.

"Grand Elder Liu Jun, do you know each other?" Elder Bi You, who was standing by, could not help but ask curiously. There was a hint of doubt and inquiry in his voice, and he was obviously curious about the gaze between the two just now.

Liu Jun frowned slightly when he heard this, his eyes still fixed on the back of the carriage going away. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "She looks familiar. Who is this woman?"

There was a hint of uncertainty and doubt in his tone, and it was obvious that he was not impressed by the woman in red.

"The adopted daughter of the Skyfire God King, Yanli." Elder Biyou hurriedly explained upon hearing this. There was a hint of awe and respect in his voice, and it was obvious that he had a very high opinion of the adopted daughter of the Skyfire God King.

"Yanli, Yanli?" Liu Jun muttered twice, as if trying to recall the name. He searched through all the memories in his brain, trying to find any information related to this woman. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not find any clues about this woman.

Looking at the back of the carriage going farther and farther away, Liu Jun couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He was full of doubts about Yan Li's complicated eyes. Perhaps, one day in the future, they will meet again and uncover the secret.

"Sir, sir, would you like to find a place to eat and stay? Look, it can be seen that you are travelers who have come from far away. You must have been tired on the journey. Why don't you come to our restaurant to have a couple of drinks and relax your tired bodies? Moreover, we also have superior suites." A crisp voice sounded.

When everyone looked, they saw a young man dressed as a waiter standing in front of them with a warm smile on his face and his hand pointing in one direction.

Looking in the direction the waiter pointed, not far away, stood a majestic five-story wooden building.

The wooden building is carefully constructed with top-quality wood, and each beam and pillar reveals the calmness and vicissitudes of time. In the middle hangs a plaque with the four characters "Ruyi Restaurant" written in flowing handwriting, shining with gold and particularly eye-catching.

"Okay, since you recommend it so enthusiastically, let's go and see what delicious dishes you have at home." Liu Jun smiled slightly, with a bit of curiosity and anticipation in his tone.

"Okay, you are really a distinguished guest who knows what's good! Please follow me and let me show you the way." When the waiter heard that Liu Jun agreed to go, he was instantly delighted, and the smile on his face was brighter than the spring flowers.

The waiter secretly calculated in his mind that Liu Jun's group had nearly fifty people in total. If they could stay in their restaurant, the cost of food and accommodation would definitely be a considerable amount. The commission he would get would probably be enough for his normal income for half a year.

The Ruyi Restaurant is one of the best in the entire Qianyu City. It is large in scale and luxuriously decorated. It is not inferior even to those restaurants with more luxurious decorations.

What is more worth mentioning is that this restaurant has a special wine called "Ruyichun", which is carefully brewed with an exclusive secret recipe, combined with local spring water and special grains. It has a mellow taste and a long aftertaste, which other restaurants cannot replicate. Because of this, Ruyi Restaurant has attracted countless wine lovers who come here just to taste this legendary wine.

Following the waiter's lead, Liu Jun and his party slowly walked into the restaurant. The lobby was brightly lit and magnificent, with tables and chairs arranged in an orderly manner. Each table was placed with exquisite tableware and delicious snacks, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. The air was filled with the tempting aroma of food and a faint aroma of wine, making people salivate.

The waiter enthusiastically introduced the restaurant's special dishes and fine wines, and Liu Jun listened carefully, occasionally nodding to show his satisfaction.

"Boss, come quickly, a distinguished guest is coming!" the waiter greeted anxiously at the counter inside the restaurant, with a hint of excitement in his voice that was hard to conceal.

The shopkeeper of Ruyi Restaurant was an old man with a goatee and a thin body, as if he could be blown down by a gust of wind. He was blocked by the high counter, with only his head showing. From a distance, it looked like a jar of aged wine was placed on the counter. At this moment, he was busy flipping through the account book behind the counter, his brows furrowed, as if he was a little dissatisfied with today's account.

"What are you shouting for, Xiao Liuzi? Didn't I ask you to go to the city gate and deliver wine to the captain of the city guard? Why are you still here and have you brought a few people back with you?" The old man with the goatee had not yet walked out from behind the counter, but his voice had already come out, with a hint of reproach and confusion.

Hearing this, Xiao Liuzi scratched his head, chuckled, and explained, "Boss, this young man has a large group of people, and they are all distinguished guests who have come from far away. They want to stay in our restaurant for a few days. I was afraid of missing out on this big deal, so I quickly brought them here."

When the old man with the goatee saw Liu Jun and his group, he was stunned at first, then hurriedly walked out from behind the counter, his face instantly filled with a warm smile. He quickly stepped forward and said with a bow, "I'm sorry for not welcoming you, my dear guests! I wonder how many guests you are, what kind of rooms and fine food and wine would you like to arrange?"

Liu Jun smiled, took out a thick stack of divine coins from his bosom, gently placed it in the shopkeeper's hand, and said, "There are about fifty people, and we will eat and stay here. Please make sure to arrange the best food and rooms."

The goatee shopkeeper took the divine coin, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He nodded repeatedly, smiling and said, "Okay, my dear guests, please go upstairs. I will arrange the best rooms and the best food and wine. Xiao Liuzi, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you take the guests upstairs?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liuzi nodded immediately, extended his hand and made a gesture of invitation, and said to Liu Jun and the others: "Dear guests, please follow me." Then, he led Liu Jun and his party to the fourth floor to find the superior rooms that had been prepared for them. The first floor of Ruyi Restaurant is the lobby. Although there are tables and chairs, it basically entertains individual guests. The second floor entertains wealthy guests, the third floor entertains guests with some status in Qianyu City, the fourth floor is full of private rooms, and the fifth floor is only for a few people.

The goatee-bearded shopkeeper watched Liu Jun and his party go upstairs from downstairs, and while instructing the other waiters in the restaurant to prepare wine and food, he secretly calculated how much profit this business could bring him. As soon as he saw the way Liu Jun and his party were dressed, he knew that they were all big customers and they had to be treated well without any negligence or mistakes.

With the arrival of Liu Jun and his group, Ruyi Restaurant became even more lively. The waiters were busy shuttling between restaurants, serving delicious food and mellow wine to the guests.

Liu Jun and his friends sat down in several elegantly decorated private rooms, which were warm and comfortable. Soon, waiters in uniform came in one after another, and a variety of exquisite wines and dishes were placed on the table one by one, with a fragrant aroma that made people salivate. Even the most famous Ruyi pure wine in Ruyi Restaurant, which usually requires advance reservations to taste, was carefully delivered to each room at this moment. The crystal clear wine bottles shone with an attractive luster under the lights.

"Shopkeeper Fu, what force do these people belong to? Why are they so generous?" A drinker in a brocade robe curiously asked the shopkeeper with a goatee behind the counter, with a hint of surprise and envy in his voice.

Upon hearing this, the other drinkers also stopped what they were doing and looked at the shopkeeper with a goatee. The whole lobby suddenly became quiet, as if everyone was waiting for his answer.

This group of people were quite curious. After all, Liu Jun had been too generous in his actions just now. This was an aura that was not something that an ordinary force could possess.

The goateed shopkeeper smiled slightly. He stroked his iconic goatee on his chin, thought for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "These distinguished guests, in my opinion, should be masters from the Ice Palace and the Alchemy Sect."

"Ice Palace!" "Dan Sect!"

The lobby on the first floor was instantly boiling with people whispering and talking. As the most famous alchemy sect on the continent, Danzong's disciples often traveled around, so it was quite common. But the Ice Palace was different. This mysterious force had always lived in seclusion in the far north and rarely interacted with the outside world, so its disciples were even rarer to see. Therefore, when hearing the news about the Ice Palace disciples, many people here were shocked for the first time.

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"The disciples of the Ice Palace are legendary. It is said that they are all very powerful and have extraordinary abilities."

"Yes, and there is also the Dan Sect. Their alchemy skills are simply amazing. If you can get a top-grade elixir, it is really a blessing that you have cultivated for several lifetimes."

There were constant discussions in the hall, and people were full of awe and curiosity towards the disciples of these two forces. However, in the box where Liu Jun and his companions were, there was laughter and joy, and it seemed that they were completely unaffected by the outside world.

Although the people from the Ice Palace and the students of the Dan Sect would occasionally go down the mountain for training, they did not often go to such a luxurious restaurant, let alone the fine wine and delicious food here. If Liu Jun hadn't paid for it, they would not have been so extravagant.

Liu Jun sat next to Elder Bi You, with a hint of curiosity in his eyes: "Elder Bi You, you have nothing to do, so please tell me more about Qianyu City. I am very curious."

Elder Bi You smiled slightly and took a sip of the Ruyichun in his hand, seeming to be enjoying the taste of the wine very much.

"Okay, then I'll tell you the origin of Qianyu City." Elder Bi You narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly.

"This Qianyu City was not a city at first, but a small pond called Eden. The water in the pond was crystal clear and sparkling. It looked ordinary, but it contained unknown secrets. Later, I don't know when, the water in this small pond actually underwent some wonderful changes."

At this point, Elder Bi You paused, as if recalling the ancient legend. The people in the box were so engrossed in listening that even their breathing became gentle.

“The change is that any bird that drinks the water from this pool will be transformed into a human with spiritual energy. Just imagine how tempting this is for those birds that long to transform into human form!” Elder Bi You’s tone was filled with emotion, as if he himself was in that fantasy-filled era.

"That should have attracted a lot of birds here," said Jiang Luokui who was sitting next to Liu Jun.

Elder Bi You nodded slightly, and then slowly said: "Indeed, it is because of this that this seemingly ordinary pond quickly attracted a large number of birds. They all have a great desire to taste the magical water in the pond, and then get rid of their inherent form as birds, and transform into human forms that are easier to absorb spiritual energy for cultivation."

"However, unfortunately, the good times did not last long. As more and more birds came like a tide, various disputes also emerged. Among the many birds, there was a relatively large group that relied on its own powerful strength to forcibly occupy this precious pool of water, and arrogantly did not allow other birds to get close. This group has a special name called Anjiu, and now they are called Eden Messengers. The most notable feature of them is their wings, and the number of wings is a symbol of their identity. Those with two wings are two-winged messengers, those with four wings are four-winged messengers, and so on, with clear levels."

"I'm sure you can all guess what happened next. This bird tribe called Anjiu built their own city on this land. And their first-generation patriarch showed his loyalty to the Skyfire Divine Palace without hesitation and swore allegiance. Because of this, even though they are so close to the Divine King City, they can still be safe and sound without being disturbed." Elder Bi You continued slowly.