Wangyue Building was the most luxurious restaurant in the Imperial City, with a hundred acres of glittering gold and splendor. It was the favorite gathering place for the city's nobility and dignitaries.
Five stories tall, festooned with lanterns and brightly lit, the restaurant's exterior shone as if it were daytime.
It was Lin Yi's first time in such an opulent place.
He was deeply moved.
Indeed, one should travel more!
Only then can one witness the vastness of the world!
Four towering martial artists stood guard at the entrance of the restaurant. When Bai Xiu and Lin Yi's party of four arrived, they were immediately stopped, "Do you have an invitation?"
"Of course."
Bai Xiu handed over an invitation.
After examining the invitation, the guard's face subtly changed, and he then gestured with a wave of his hand, "Young Master Bai, please come inside!"
Surprisingly, he didn't check the invitations of the others.
And let them all in.
The interior of Wangyue Building was even more luxurious than the outside, perhaps competing with the opulence of the Inner Courts of the Imperial Palace.
"Wow, so much delicious food!"
Upon seeing the delicacies on the banquet table, Yuan Fang's eyes lit up instantly.
This place was truly her paradise!
Having said that, she pulled Lin Ning and the other and immediately found a nearby table to start feasting!
"Brother Lin, this banquet has many prodigies from Shi Country. It seems that the talented youths of the Four Great Families of the Imperial City have all arrived..." Bai Xiu was introducing the guests at the banquet to Lin Yi, when suddenly, he seemed to notice something, smiled at Lin Yi, and said, "You guys start eating, I need to use the toilet!"
With that, he slipped away by himself.
Just arrived and he needs the toilet?
Lin Yi clearly didn't believe Bai Xiu's excuse, and as expected, soon he saw Bai Xiu cozying up with a pure-looking beauty, both chatting and laughing, having a great time.
Seeing this, Lin Yi was speechless.
What about meeting the talented young generation of Shi Country.
Most likely, womanizing was this guy's number one priority, wasn't it?
At that moment, a young man in yellow approached with a friendly smile, "I am Yong City Lord's son, Li Jian. My brother, you seem a bit unfamiliar?"
Lin Yi greeted him with a clasped hand, "Lin Yi from Qing City!"
"Qing City? Lin Yi?"
The smile on the young man in yellow suddenly stiffened.
Qing City was a remote and small town in Shi Country; thanks to his decent geographical knowledge, he knew of the place.
As for the Lin Family, it was an even lesser-known small family he had never heard of.
"Excuse the disturbance."
The young man in yellow immediately turned and walked away.
Soon, he found a new target.
"Eh, isn't that the son of Qingzhou's richest man, Mr. Wang Duo?"
"I'm the son of Yong City Lord, Li Jian!"
"A pleasure to meet you!"
"I've heard much about you!"
Watching the "instantly close" pair, Lin Yi was stunned.
Such stark reality!
People from smaller family backgrounds weren't even worth socializing with!
"Seems like today's trip was in vain."
Lin Yi shook his head.
He simply joined Yuan Fang and Lin Ning at the table, grabbing a roasted goose and started devouring it heartily.
However,
Lin Yi did not realize that not far from this royal banquet, at another seat, there was a woman staring at Lin Yi with eyes like a venomous snake.
In those eyes, a hint of murderous intent was swirling!
This woman was none other than Eldest Lady Zhao of the Golden State Zhao Family, Zhao Ming!
Beside Zhao Ming, there was another young man who knitted his brows upon noticing Zhao Ming's unusual demeanor, "Sister Ming, you've been staring at that boy, is there some grievance between you and him?"
"You can't hide anything from Brother Tang's eyes."
Zhao Ming sighed deeply, "I won't conceal it from you, that person is the murderer of my brother and sister!"
"What did you say?!"
The young man's face suddenly showed shock, "This person is outrageously bold; he killed your brother and sister and even dares to swagger into the Imperial City to attend the Royal Family's banquet?"
"Alas."
Zhao Ming shook her head, "Although my brother and sister were not strong, they had a strong sense of justice. They inadvertently came upon Lin Yi violating a common girl and wanted to save her, but they enraged Lin Yi. He is powerful, and my brother and sister were no match for him, so they were killed by Lin Yi..."
"What?!"
The young man angrily slammed his wine cup onto the ground, "How defiant this beast is, is there no law left?"
"Sister Ming, fear not, Brother Bo will stand up for you! I will obliterate this dressed beast!"
"Don't."
Zhao Ming quickly grasped the young man's arm, deliberately rubbing her ample bosom against his arm, "Tang Bo, you must not act rashly."
"This Lin Yi is heartless and ruthless; I'm afraid you'll get hurt!"
"Sister Ming, be assured, this little fellow won't be able to hurt me."
Tang Bo waved his hand, but his heart was already blooming with joy; how could he miss such a perfect opportunity to show off in front of a beautiful woman?
As long as he could kill Lin Yi in front of Zhao Ming,
He was a hundred percent certain he could win the goddess's heart!
With this thought, his eyes took on a ferocious gaze as he looked at Lin Yi, "I will chop off this beast's head to avenge our brother and sister!"
Immediately after, he strode toward Lin Yi.
Behind him, Zhao Ming watched and a cold smile surfaced on her face.
At this moment, Lin Yi was still indulging in hearty eating and drinking with Lin Ning and Yuan Fang,
Oblivious to the approaching danger.
"Brother, have a sheep egg to nourish yourself."
Lin Ning served Lin Yi a roasted sheep egg.
Lin Yi grabbed it and bit into it, then shook his head, "Compared to this, I still prefer the taste of kidneys."
"So, you are Lin Yi?"
"Truly a bumpkin, with such an unsightly way of eating, were it not for the fact that this is a Royal Family gathering, I would have mistaken a few beggars for guests."
However, just as Lin Yi was about to enjoy another sheep kidney, a chilling voice suddenly came from behind.
Lin Yi turned around and saw a young man gazing at him with hostility.
"You looking for trouble?"
Lin Yi frowned.
"That's right, I'm here for your trouble!"
"You beast!"
Tang Bo stared solemnly at Lin Yi, "The Zhao siblings only happened upon your vile act of violating a common girl, was there a need to silence them through murder?"
"Violating a common girl, silencing through murder?"
This statement from Tang Bo instantly drew the entire Royal banquet's attention.
Their gazes toward Lin Yi now carried a hint of contempt.
Such a person, also qualified to attend the banquet, to mingle with them?
He dramatically lowered the Royal banquet's class.
"Who told you these words?"
Lin Yi looked at Tang Bo as if he were an idiot, "Was it someone from the Zhao family?"
"Why should I tell you?"
Tang Bo met Lin Yi's gaze coldly, "Should I tell you, so you can take revenge upon her?"
"Do you think I'm an idiot?"
"Are you not?"
Lin Yi's face was mocking, "If you had any brains at all, would you come scurrying over, being used as a dog by someone?"
"How dare you call me a dog?"
Tang Bo's face instantly grew dark, "You scoundrel, watch me tear up your mouth!"