Ran Xueyi and Donglin Yu felt that if they were sitting in such an attention-grabbing seat, especially beside Luo Huo'er, they would only sit a third of the way down. They would have to straighten their backs and try to eat as little as possible. They would not show their teeth or make a sound when chewing. When drinking, they had to hold the cup with both hands and drink first as a sign of respect. And if the Empress did not raise her cup, they would not touch it.
But looking at Yi Yun, he was practically invincible. He ate the dishes in large mouthfuls. He would eat whichever dish looked more exquisite or had more Yuan Qi. As for the wine … it was as though he was afraid of choking from eating too much food. He would drink as he ate, and he would use the wine to send the dishes down.
This was really … the extreme of a country bumpkin.
It was only because Empress Luo had good self-restraint that she could turn a blind eye to a human punk who did not know the rules sitting there and spoiling the scene.
"Little Yun, are you a reincarnated hungry ghost? Why are you eating so fast?"
Luo Huo'er wanted to laugh when she saw Yi Yun's expression. Of course, she still maintained her elegant and luxurious appearance on the surface.
Luo Huo'er did not like such occasions. It was too boring. She had to constantly pay attention to the messy etiquette. She might as well chat with Yi Yun for fun.
"Empress Luo is treating. She is your enemy after all, and she has laid out such good spirit food. It would be a waste not to eat."
Yi Yun said with a voice transmission as though it was a matter of course. His tone clearly did not have any reverence for Empress Luo.
"Hehe, it would be great if you had the ability to eat her poor! Let me tell you, don't think that old witch looks like a motherly model of the world on the surface. She is actually evil to the bone. "
In the royal palace, Luo Huo'er was restrained in every way. She did not even dare to speak carelessly. Now that she had finally met a friend, Luo Huo'er had no qualms about speaking.
Previously, Luo Huo'er had seen many people who were extremely respectful to Empress Luo, Empress Xuan and herself. They wished their eyes could grow on the ground and their backs would bow like a shrimp. Luo Huo'er found Yi Yun, who did not care about the rules just like her, very interesting. It was as though she had found a soulmate.
While Yi Yun and Luo Huo 'er were chatting through Yuan Qi voice transmissions, the banquet was not proceeding harmoniously.
Empress Xuan knew very well what the goal of Empress Luo holding a banquet was. She wanted to showcase her strength and let the young elites participating in the Luo Divine Hall trials understand who was the number one empress of the Luo clan. As such, there would be more young elites who would choose to side with Empress Luo and abandon Empress Xuan.
"I heard that you have brought quite a number of people from your family to participate in our Luo clan's Luo Divine Hall trials, especially Xuan Junyue. I heard that he is the number one genius of the Xuan family's generation. Why haven't I seen Nephew Junyue? If I remember correctly, we sent the invitations together. "
At the banquet, Empress Luo suddenly said to Empress Xuan. Although her voice wasn't loud, everyone present could hear her clearly.
Xuan Junyue was an influential figure among the younger generation of the Xuan family. Compared to Ran Xueyi and Donglin Yu, his reputation exceeded theirs. However, as the Xuan family was not in the royal capital, Xuan Junyue was not one of the four great young masters of the royal capital.
Empress Xuan smiled and said, "Junyue is still in reclusive cultivation. In recent days, Junyue has not stepped out of his house. He is preparing for the Luo Divine Hall trials."
Empress Xuan used an excuse to deflect the matter. Of course, Xuan Junyue was not in reclusive cultivation. Back then, he had gone to Luo Huo 'er's palace to send her a message.
However, Empress Xuan could not allow Xuan Junyue to participate in the banquet hosted by Empress Luo. This was because Empress Xuan knew very well that if Empress Luo were to showcase her strength at the banquet, it was very likely that Xuan Junyue would be targeted.
As the number one genius of the Xuan family, Xuan Junyue was considered a banner. If Empress Luo were to target Xuan Junyue at the banquet, and Xuan Junyue was defeated, then her faction's prestige would be greatly damaged.
Before the Luo Divine Hall trials, Empress Xuan could not afford to lose.
Showing weakness to the enemy and avoiding battle was better than directly losing.
"Reclusive cultivation? I think Brother Junyue is afraid and doesn't dare to come, right? "
At this moment, a loud voice boomed. Everyone was alarmed as they looked over. They saw that the person who spoke was sitting right below Princess White Fox's seat of honor.
This seat was equivalent to Ran Xueyi and Donglin Yu. It was considered extremely honorable.
There were two people sitting at a table, a man and a woman. The girl was petite and dainty, like a child. As for the youth, he was tall and mighty. He was covered in red battle armor, and when he spoke, it sounded like he was beating a drum.
The person who had mocked Xuan Junyue was this burly youth!
Empress Xuan frowned. With her status, how could she allow a junior to offend her at a banquet?
However, before Empress Xuan could say a word, Empress Luo had already berated him, "Luo Kui, I'm talking to Empress Xuan. How dare you interrupt!"
Empress Luo's voice was stern. She spoke before Empress Xuan did. Her words sounded like she was berating Luo Kui, but in fact, she had blocked Empress Xuan's words.
Being reprimanded would not cost him anything. It was even possible that Luo Kui had said those words in public because of Empress Luo's suggestion.
There were some things that a master could not say due to her status. There was nothing wrong with letting a seemingly rash junior say it. Furthermore, it would also smack Empress Xuan in the face.
The young elites present immediately felt that the banquet was beginning to be filled with the smell of gunpowder.
Indeed, Empress Luo and Empress Xuan were sworn enemies. How was it possible for them to coexist peacefully at a banquet?
However, Empress Xuan had her own plans. She had deliberately not brought Xuan Junyue to the banquet to avoid the brunt of it.
Although it was a smart move, in fact, Empress Xuan had already lost to Empress Luo.
Yi Yun wiped his mouth and glanced at Luo Kui. His cultivation level was likely at the Heaven Ascension perfection realm.
He had deep Yuan Qi and a powerful bloodline. His strength was unfathomable.
Yi Yun evaluated him in his heart.
"That Xuan Junyue that was just mentioned can't beat this big guy?"
Yi Yun asked Luo Huo'er with a Yuan Qi voice transmission. Luo Huo'er grunted and said, "It's not necessarily true. However, Empress Mother and I have few people on our side. The one we can bring out the most is Xuan Junyue. However, Empress Luo has many people on her side. The Luo Kui you saw is just one of them. He will definitely be at a disadvantage if we compete."
"I see." Yi Yun came to a realization. Two fists were no match for four hands. Numbers were king. Empress Xuan and Luo Huo'er's foundations were too shallow after all. "You are saying that Empress Luo is using this banquet to demonstrate her strength to all the disciples participating in the Luo Divine Hall trials, so that we will take the initiative to side with Empress Luo?"
"That's right. That old witch sure has an ingenious plan!"
"How are they going to compete? Don't tell me they are going to fight at the banquet?" Yi Yun was somewhat curious. In the middle of the banquet, the venue was not big to begin with. If they were to fight, wouldn't it turn the banquet into a mess?
"That might not be the case. It might be a show-off in other aspects. It might be a show of what they are best at. It might be as flashy as possible, so as to add some excitement to the banquet. If they were to really fight, it would be ridiculous. Why … Don't tell me you want to compete with that big guy?"
Luo Huo'er asked with a grin. However, Yi Yun shook his head and said, "I might not be able to beat that big guy."
Luo Kui was at the Heaven Ascension perfection realm, while Yi Yun had just stepped into the early stages of the Heaven Ascension realm. The Luo clan royal capital was filled with geniuses. Although Yi Yun was confident, he did not have the confidence to surpass such a huge difference in cultivation level and defeat a young elite that was considered one of the best in the Luo clan royal capital.
He did not know what tricks Luo Kui had up his sleeves.
Luo Kui had come prepared. If he were to clash with him on a whim, he might be at a disadvantage.
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