288 A Very Generous and Easy Target! (1/2)
Most people of the older generation had been seated with the youngsters of their families. However, they didn't wish to share a drink with their children or grandchildren. So, the elders started to walk over to each other's tables in order to form groups. They then deviated from the original seating arrangement and sat with people of their own generation.
Therefore, it was only logical that Jun Mo Xie, Tang Yuan, Dugu Xiao Yi and her brothers —'heroes and legends bravely rushing forward'— would be seated together on two tables in close proximity.
It wasn't the first time they had done this. The young man who sat on the table opposite was Li You Ran; he was facing Jun Mo Xie… same as before.
This was another coincidence…
Tang Yuan had wanted to say something, but Jun Mo Xie used his stealth voice to restrain him. He secretively told the Fatty that this wasn't the time to talk. Even if it was an important matter… it was better to put-off the discussion for later.
Jun Mo Xie had realized that they were being watched by four distinct pairs of eyes ever since Fatty Tang had arrived in the hall. He believed that the four individuals would come to know of any movement that Fatty Tang might make. However, they couldn't detect the Young Master Jun's Art of Unlocking the Heaven's Fortune. His sound was concealed from the other people, and they wouldn't be able to hear his words.
[We can't take any special actions at present. Fatty and I can't discuss anything even after this feast ends… not before we reach home!]
Jun Mo Xie cracked several jokes. Tang Yuan's brows were raised as he laughed loudly. He was slowly reverting to his original-self. He wasn't fully reinstated, but his mood had been lightened; more or less. Dugu Xiao Yi had been on the verge of breaking into tears, but she had started to chuckle as well. She looked at Jun Mo Xie ferociously and angrily said, ”Ignore this lecherous beast!” However, it was obvious that she wasn't as angry anymore.
This girl's behavior was adorable. Her temperament was somewhat irascible, but it kept fluctuating regularly. There was nothing complex about it. Jun Mo Xie's mood lightened in that girl's company and he started to feel relaxed. He started to smile since he felt very comfortable around her.
”I request the honored guests from the Silver Blizzard City to kindly enter!” Everyone's eyes turned to the doorway as the court eunuch who was acting as the master of ceremonies made this announcement. The Young Master Jun sensed his grandfather's facial muscles contract for a moment before they returned to normal. His heart surged with anger at the sight of the Silver Blizzard City's people.
The Silver Blizzard City's people were unexpectedly the honored guests of the Tian Xiang City. Jun Mo Xie sneered as he narrowed and raised his eyes. [Just look at the damage you've done to our Jun Family; I won't forgive you that easily!]
Xiao Han and Mu Xue Tong entered under everyone's gazes. They were followed by Han Yan Meng and Xiao Feng Wu. They honored guests were clad in white clothes. They seemed like flowers that had bloomed beyond the reach of the mortal world.
Everyone felt refreshed and cool as the four individuals entered the hall.
Jun Mo Xie watched as those four individuals sat at that 'separated' table. He sneered inwardly. He didn't have any interest in them at that point. [But how did that Xiao Feng Wu recuperate so much in such a short time?] He could distinctly recall the strength he had used the last time he met the youngster. Xiao Feng Wu looked a bit unhealthy and pale, but he could walk properly. This was totally baffling.
[The recovery shouldn't have been this quick! Shouldn't it have taken several days?]
Suddenly, he became conscious that the Hong Jun Pagoda had started to rotate again. This made Jun Mo Xie very happy. This feeling was somewhat similar to the time when he had fought and grabbed the strange jade pendant from the Sixth Elder. However, that feeling was much stronger now…
Jun Mo Xie's mind started to race; [is it possible? … the last time I fought and retrieved that treasure… has another one appeared?] Jun Mo Xie pondered. He couldn't help but feel that he had come upon a treasure — a treasure that was ripe for looting. He couldn't help as his spirits rose. [The moment we're out of the door… this elder brother will play a robber. It's a pity that such a mysterious thing is getting wasted on that brat!]
[Indeed, these people have been generous targets! They've delivered me such treasures… not once, but twice!]
He lifted his gaze and saw Han Yan Meng pull a face at him.
Jun Mo Xie observed the movement of her lips, and quickly understood the meaning behind her actions. He skills had made it easy for him to understand the movement of her lips; ”Obedient nephew, your aunt is here.”
[This girl lacks class; but I'll teach you! This girl dares to pretend to be from an older generation!]
The Young Master Jun lazily turned his head away.
”His Majesty, the Emperor has arrived!”
The court eunuch's sound resounded loudly. The Emperor had finally showed-up. Jun Mo Xie cursed from the pit of his stomach; [bullsh*t! The food is getting cold…]