--- Chapter 48 ---
Yu Long walked on the main street of Silver Lake City.
He stretched his finger and saw a silver ring on his finger. It was a spatial ring he made in Dwarf's Beard.
With the highest quality Master Stone, he also added [Minor Teleportation Aspect] and [Ratio Aspect] onto this silver ring.
[Minor Teleportation Aspect] is a profound aspect Yu Long touched on after studying Yuyan's control over the fabric of space.
The Phoenix is currently at the peak of the Mortal Realm, possessing the power to control Spatial Element. Although Yu Long hasn't entered that realm yet, his study has proven successful.
As [Minor Teleportation Aspect] allowed him to teleport anywhere within a 10-mile radius instantly. The range depends on the level of 'Spatial Restriction' of the realm.
Blue Pole Star is a lower star realm, so its level of restriction is weak.
The fabric of space is flimsy here.
If it is a higher realm, [Minor Teleportation Aspect] wouldn't be as effective as it is.
Well, Yu Long didn't add this profound aspect to travel anyway. He could travel faster with pure speed alone.
So, [Minor Teleportation Aspect] is more of a dodging method in case something unexpected happens.
Meanwhile, [Ratio Aspect] is a unique, profound aspect.
Bluntly put, [Ratio Aspect] allowed Yu Long to hit a 'critical hit' every time he attacked the enemy if he used game-term knowledge.
The damage increase is around 5-10 times that base attack.
So, a simple poke could puncture a hole in your body easily.
On the other hand, the ladies are happy with their gift.
"Hehe~!" Xia Qingyue patted her collarbone from time to time, smiling foolishly.
Lily also grinned while thinking about something. Every step she makes makes her remember that anklet she wore.
And there is Hong Guan. She didn't have any smile, but she was currently rolling around and jumping in excitement in her heart.
If Yu Long knew such a 'simple' gift could cause this degree of happiness, he'd have given them more presents in the past.
Binding the Temporal Critical Ring to himself, Yu Long suddenly realized something because the sun hung above his head.
It was noon already.
"We plan to meet them at the restaurant, no?" He asked the ladies.
Xia Qingyue nodded, "Mm, they are probably waiting for us now."
The four of them increased their pace and arrived at a grand-looking tower. The building is over three hundred meters tall, with several crystal lamps that look like lanterns, adding to the aesthetic.
Above the main entrance, a 'Heavenly Gourmet Tower' golden words written on a piece of redwood plaque.
The servants have already waited at the front entrance, expecting them to come.
"I bet Ling Ke has something to do with this." Yu Long said while staring at the female servant who approached them.
The female servant smiled and responded calmly, "Manager has put everything on the Tab, Young Master."
"May I escort you and the ladies to the VVIP room where your family resides?"
The way she acted attracted the attention of the people on the street.
"Wow!" Someone was amazed.
"I didn't know Heavenly Gourmet Tower has a VVIP Room."
"The ordinary room on the first floor costs ten purple coins already, and that's over three times the annual income of a normal family." Another bystander said with a sigh.
"Tsk, tsk. The second to the fifth floor can be reserved if you have enough money. And you must spend hundreds if not thousands of purple profound coins every visit." A noble-looking man licked his lips.
"Seventh to the ninth floor or the noble called the VIP sections is only reserved if you were someone with a strong background. I assume VVIP is on the tenth floor."
"Just what makes the VIP and VVIP room so special?" The bystander asked the noble-looking man.
The noble-looking man laughed, "Haha, there is a reason why people visit Silver Lake City for its attraction. Heavenly Gourmet Tower is one of them."
"On the Heavenly Gourmet Tower, the food you get is based on the floor."
"For ordinary people, the first floor is good enough already as you get tasty meals. There is also a large selection of dishes anyway."
"Still, as you step to higher and higher floors. Not only does the taste improve, but the food quality becomes more nutritious and contains profound strength as it was 'actually' made with profound beast's meat that only profound practitioners consume."
"I heard a rumor that a peak Earth Profound Realm expert broke through to the Sky Profound Realm when eating on the sixth floor."
The bystanders' eyes widened in shock.
There is such a miraculous food in this world.
The noble-looking man sighed, "Sadly, I didn't have enough money to reserve the fifth floor. Besides foods, the wines from the Heavenly Gourmet Tower are 'widely' acknowledged as the best in the seven nations."
"As for the VIP and VVIP room, I could only imagine what those higher floors can serve..."
The first-time visitor glanced at the tower and asked, "If this place is that great, there must be a strong person to protect it, no? There is no way such a place with miraculous food left alone in this cruel era."
"Pfft..." The noble-looking man was close to laughing but held himself.
"Are you the first visitor?"
"Um, yes?"
He shook his head gently and explained, "Then you didn't know about the Silver Lake City's Lord. She is an Emperor Profound Realm Expert who could even fight Tyrant Profound Realm Expert, so why would someone dare to rob this place? Unless they are courting death!"
"Also, there is a rumor that several masters are hiding in this city."
"Damn..."
"There is actually such a strong person in this city. No wonder this place prospers..."
The female servant stared at them and said calmly, "Esteemed Guests. If you don't plan to visit the Heavenly Gourmet Tower, I advise you not to make a commotion outside..."
After the warning, everyone continued to walk away. Still, these people glanced at Yu Long and his companions from time to time, wondering just who they were to be able to enter the VVIP room.
Bold guesses flashed in their minds.
However, they would have never thought Yu Long was the owner of this entire establishment.
Xia Qingyue was 'slightly' amused by these people's reactions. She giggled and hugged Yu Long's left arm, "Let's go big brother~!"
Yu Long smiled and said, "Escort us."
"It's my pleasure..." The female servant responded with a happy smile as she escorted them into the Heavenly Gourmet Tower. Several guests are staring at them, but Yu Long ignores them.
As they went to a higher floor, some noble guests were 'inwardly' shocked to see people advancing beyond the fifth floor.
They swore not to mess with Yu Long and his companions because no ordinary people could enter the sixth floor. Alas, some brainless people aren't happy with the extravagant treatment Yu Long gets.
"He's just a brat."
"Yes, what makes him so special?"
"Kekeke, I bet he used his Daddy's connection to get up there."
Some servants separated from Yu Long's group and kicked these people out of the Heavenly Gourmet Tower instantly. Soon, piles of people are appearing on the tower's front door. Not surprisingly, they are young nobles who only know how to use connections.
They want to be mad, but some words from the servants are enough to strike them with fear.
"You're no longer welcome to the Heavenly Gourmet Tower."
"Please leave, or else we will use force..."
They were dumbfounded. They don't know how to explain this to their family now.
...
Heavenly Gourmet Tower, Highest Floor.
Inside a room dedicated to a massive dining table, four people are sitting and enjoying their appetizers.
"Long'er, Qingyue~!" Yu Xin waved her hand at her son and his little fiance. "Come, come."
Yu Long and Xia Qingyue sat down, receiving a warm welcome from the four adults.
"How have you been?" Yu Long asked while drinking a refreshing glass of water.
"Hehe, great~!" Xu Sanshan laughed joyfully.
"We explored Silver Lake City and enjoyed our time."
Yu Zhan nodded and added, "It's weird that every time we want to pay something, the servant said it was on the tab already."
"It has something to do with you, right?" He narrowed his eyes at Yu Long.
Yu Long shrugged, "Shadow Realm owned some business here."
"Ah... No wonder." The four adults nodded in understanding.
Xu Nannan noticed Yu Long's maids were still standing and said, "You two, sit down."
"We are going to have lunch together."
"I don't think that was appropriate..." Hong Guan responded humbly.
"Mm, we are fine standing," Lily added casually.
Yu Xin crossed her arms and said, "Hong Guan, Lily. Sit down."
"You're no different than our family. On top of that, you two are very close with Yu Long, so you deserve better treatment than this."
"Just sit down." Yu Long helplessly ordered them.
"Then... Pardon us." Hong Guan and Lily picked seats and sat down.
As the Heavenly Gourmet Tower placed dishes on their table, everyone enjoyed their lunch. All of them are profound practitioners, which means the foods not only satisfy their palate but nourish their cultivation base as well.
After the sumptuous lunch, they were about to return to the Silver Moon Hotel when an explosion 'randomly' occurred outside.
"What was that?" Yu Long asked the female servant from the Heavenly Gourmet Tower.
The servant sighed and answered, "A group of young nobles are causing a ruckus outside."
"You didn't kick them like those rats earlier?" Yu Long spread his senses slightly. "Never mind, they actually brought four Sky Profound Realm Experts as their bodyguards."
"I'm sorry for our lack of preparation..." The servant bowed in shame.
"Only four Sky Profound Realm Experts?" Xu Sanshan snorted while balling his fist. "Let me beat their arrogant noble asses!"
"No, you don't have to, sir." Ling Ke appeared out of nowhere. She is still in her hotel attendant attire.
"I'll deal with them myself. Just continue on your journey."
The group stared at Ling Ke walking away.
"Should we watch?" Xia Qingyue was the one to propose this idea.
"Hmm, this is going to be interesting." Yu Xin agreed with Xia Qingyue.
"Hehe, let's see what they got." Xu Nannan continued.
'Women sure love their drama...' The males in the group thought simultaneously.
Even then, they still go and see the drama.