At this moment, under the lead of the Boundless Nation's cultivators, a group of cultivators stood up one after another. Even the Lady Boss was no exception. They all cupped their fists in Feng Beichen's direction.
Miao Yi instinctively wanted to stand up as well, but fortunately, Zhuang Youwen pulled him back. Zhuang Youwen transmitted his voice over, "Are you crazy?"
"Greetings, Holy Lord!" The Boundless Nation's cultivators, a few artifact refining sects, and the Lady Boss all cupped their fists in greeting.
Looking at the others, the other five nations' cultivators simply cupped their fists in greeting. Miao Yi immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He'd forgotten about it during the conversation, and only then did he remember that the six nations' officials were enemies. If the Celestial Nation's officials were to bow down to Feng Beichen like him, then he would be in deep trouble.
Beside him, the Lady Boss glanced at him and saw how Zhuang Youwen pulled Miao Yi to sit down. She guessed that Miao Yi must've forgotten about it during the conversation. Her cheeks tightened as she tried to stifle her laughter!
Feng Beichen coldly swept his gaze over the five nations' officials. He didn't think much of it. It would be strange if the five nations' officials bowed down to him in a situation like this. After gesturing for everyone to sit down, he said in a clear voice, "Everyone here is an elite from each nation. Your presence brings light to the Boundless Nation's humble abode. My wife and I raise our cups, and invite everyone to join us!"
He raised his cup and turned to look at his wife, Qin Xi. Qin Xi cooperated and raised her cup as well. She was still as calm as ever, and her calmness was comparable to Ba Jie's.
"Thank you, Holy Lord. Thank you, my wife!" Those who'd stood up earlier raised their cups in response, while the other five nations' cultivators raised their cups as long as they didn't show any disrespect.
Feng Beichen and his wife clinked their cups together. Qin Xi lifted her sleeves to cover her face as she held her cup in her hand. Both husband and wife downed their cups, and then showed the bottom of their cups to the people below, indicating that they'd downed their cups.
Only then did the people below finish their cups, and those who were still standing sat down one after another.
Xiang Baiting, who was standing beside Feng Beichen, immediately turned and nodded.
"Dong …" The loud sound of a bell immediately resounded through the mountain peak. A group of dancers dressed in colorful dresses poured out from both sides of the main hall like two streams, converging into the center of the banquet hall below. The clear music of bamboo fluttered like the sounds of nature. Wonderful singing and dancing were presented in front of everyone.
This kind of banquet was just to eat, drink, and enjoy the singing and dancing. Then, they would chat with each other at the next table. In front of Dao Sage Feng Beichen, it would be rude of them to walk around and talk loudly. Feng Beichen also didn't come down to chat with everyone. He always maintained a serious attitude.
Feng Beichen, who was sitting high above, was enjoying the singing and dancing below. When he saw something wonderful, he would stroke his ink-black beard and nod his head to express his appreciation. On the other hand, the madam beside her was quiet. He quietly stared at the singing and dancing below, as if he was always expressionless.
Not long after, the Exquisite Refinement Sect's Sect Master and his wife raised their wine cups and toasted Feng Beichen and his wife. After toasting, the two of them walked down the stage accompanied by two servant girls and began toasting the guests as the hosts.
The disciples of the Immeasurable Heaven Sect and the Exquisite Refinement Sect, as well as those from the various artifact refining sects who could sit in the front row, stood up one after another and raised their wine cups to toast Feng Beichen.
The Lady Boss of Tempest Tavern also raised her cup of wine and walked over. Miao Yi furrowed his brows at the sight. On the Devil Nation's side, Cloud Leopard noticed the Lady Boss's actions and furrowed his brows as well. Frowning deeply, he picked up the wine cup and took a big gulp.
Overall, the officials of the other five nations were sitting calmly in their seats, drinking their own wine. None of them had any intention of toasting Feng Beichen.
Miao Yi quickly noticed that something was amiss. It seemed like the Lady Boss was being reprimanded by Feng Beichen as she walked up the stairs. Feng Beichen was pointing at the Lady Boss and saying something with a dark expression on his face. It was only when Madam Qin Xi waved her hand that the Lady Boss, who had her head lowered, was dismissed.
The Lady Boss returned to her seat. As soon as she sat down, Miao Yi impatiently transmitted his voice over and asked, "What did that old man say about you?"
The Lady Boss smiled bitterly and said, "What else could he have said? He said that I was dressed too skimpily. It was inappropriate, and that I embarrassed him. I didn't expect him to come either. Otherwise, I would have changed my clothes in advance. That way, I wouldn't have to suffer this scolding. "
Truth be told, the Lady Boss's faintly discernible attire was indeed a little overboard for a normal woman. A normal woman wouldn't dress like this. Even the elders of a normal family would reprimand her if they saw her like this. However, Miao Yi had never said anything to her before. Since she said that she was used to dressing like this since she was young, Miao Yi decided to let her be. As long as she liked it, it was fine. Hence, he grumbled, "I don't have any objections. What right does he have to say anything?!"
Knowing that he was just being angry, the Lady Boss said, "You know how close we are. He has the right to say anything."
Miao Yi was furious when he heard that. He shouted at her, "Why bother with him?! You're my woman now! "
The Lady Boss was starting to get a little worked up as well. "Niu Er, if you dare to say that you like me in front of everyone right now, I'll leave with you immediately! Don't even think about ignoring him. I'm willing to die with you even if I have to! "
No man would be able to bear listening to such words! Miao Yi immediately felt his blood rush to his head. He placed both hands on the table and almost stood up to let out an angry roar. However, he clenched his fists tightly, causing his fingertips to sink deep into his palms. In the end, he held himself back.
After being in contact with the Lady Boss for so long, he understood what kind of person she was. She was a woman who was extremely impulsive for the sake of love. Just as the carpenter and the others had said, the Lady Boss was a woman who lived her entire life for the sake of love. This woman could disregard everything for the sake of a single word from her lover.
The Lady Boss could disregard everything for the sake of love, but Miao Yi couldn't. Otherwise, he would be no different from Feng Xuan. He couldn't hurt the Lady Boss again just because of a moment of anger. If he couldn't take her away, she would immediately fall into Feng Beichen's hands. Putting aside what Feng Beichen would do to her, she would immediately become the target of everyone's condemnation. She would become a slut who cheated on her husband. When that time came, she would have nothing left. How would she survive if she lost everything?
He, Miao Yi, had promised her before. He had promised this woman that he would let her take her away without any worries and let her have her way with him!
If he acted rashly now, the consequences would be dire. Feng Beichen was right in front of him, and Miao Yi didn't have the ability to take the Lady Boss away in front of him. There was no one here who could stop Feng Beichen. Even if he could take the Lady Boss away, there would be no place for the two of them in the Celestial Nation. He didn't know why the Celestial Nation had sent him to hide by the Lady Boss's side, but he knew that they definitely harbored ill intentions towards her. Based on the relationship between Mu Fanjun and Yun Aotian, there was no way Mu Fanjun would let the Lady Boss live a good life!
As long as he and the Lady Boss caused trouble, needless to say, Qian'Er, Xue'Er, and the others who were still in the Celestial Nation would immediately be captured. His trusted aides would all be in trouble, and it wouldn't be just him and the Lady Boss who would be in trouble. Everything that he had risked his life for all these years would be ruined as well.
It was all his fault. He could only hate himself for being so useless! Miao Yi grabbed the wine cup, raised his head, and gulped it down. When the cup landed back on the table, he tightened his grip, and the silver wine cup was instantly flattened.
The carpenters and stonemasons sitting behind the Lady Boss looked over, then exchanged glances.
Zhuang Youwen, who was holding a piece of meat to his mouth with his chopsticks, froze and slowly turned to look at Miao Yi.
Cheng Aofang, who was sitting in front of him, also turned to look at him. She transmitted her voice over and reminded, "Why bother with that woman? She might be trying to provoke you on purpose. Don't fall for her trap and cause trouble."
The two of them had been conversing non-stop through voice transmissions. Cheng Aofang had noticed it all along, especially when she heard that Miao Yi was Niu Er, who had escaped from Tempest Tavern. She knew that the Lady Boss wouldn't have anything good to say to her. And now, Miao Yi's enraged reaction further confirmed her suspicions.
Meanwhile, after Zhuang Youwen stuffed the meat into his mouth with his chopsticks, he casually picked up an empty wine cup and placed it in front of Miao Yi. He personally poured Miao Yi a cup of wine and even openly warned, "Don't fall for her trap!" He also thought that Miao Yi had been angered by the Lady Boss.
In fact, Miao Yi was indeed angered by the Lady Boss's words.
Seeing Miao Yi like this, the Lady Boss felt her heart wrench. She transmitted her voice over and said, "I'm sorry! I shouldn't have said something like that. Niu Er, don't take it to heart. I really didn't mean to force you. "
Miao Yi shook his head and said nothing more. The Lady Boss fell silent right after that, and her eyes seemed to be slightly dim.
Up until the end of the banquet, the two of them didn't talk anymore. When they were about to leave, the Lady Boss suddenly said, "Fifty miles to the north, after a big river, there's a stone forest. At midnight, we'll meet at the main peak of the stone forest. We'll meet there!"
Miao Yi silently nodded.
After the banquet ended, everyone followed Yue Tianbo back to his courtyard, preparing to rest in peace.
Miao Yi looked at the time and saw that there were only two hours left. He then looked for Cheng Aofang and asked, "Palace Lord, I wish to go out for a walk."
Cheng Aofang said, "You look so dispirited. You even crushed the cup. What did that woman say to make you so angry?"
"It's nothing. It's just that his words were a little harsh."
"Miao Yi, how long do you plan to keep me in the dark? Thinking about it, it seems that you only showed yourself in Traversing Water Palace after the incident with Niu Er at Flowing Clouds Dune Sea's Tempest Tavern. I don't think that woman would target you for no reason, right? "
"The Celestial Sage instructed Granny Tao to make arrangements for me," Miao Yi said.
Cheng Aofang was taken aback. Since it involved the Celestial Sage's secret, she wouldn't ask any further. Besides, Miao Yi had undoubtedly admitted to it. She nodded and said, "Don't cause trouble. Be careful."
Miao Yi cupped his fists in thanks, then left the courtyard quietly.
He had agreed to meet the Lady Boss at fifty miles to the north. Miao Yi flew for about thirty miles before stopping. He hid in a mountain forest and secretly observed his surroundings.
After waiting for almost an hour, he didn't see any movement in his surroundings. After confirming that no one was following him, he continued to stealthily travel through the forest. Only when he was far away did he take to the skies again. He was extremely careful, because he couldn't afford to be careless.
It was just as the Lady Boss had said. There was indeed a large river, and on the other side of the river, there was indeed an uneven stone forest. Miao Yi immediately landed on the main peak and looked around. There was still some time before the appointed time.
Just as he was about to wait, the Lady Boss transmitted her voice to his ear, "Here!"
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