Free Web NovelChapter 1706: Chapter 47: Dragon Ascension Banquet, Gentlemen’s Debate
There are those who spend their entire lives pursuing what they desire, but it all remains unattainable, impossible.
There are those who move forward with determination, having long learned to walk with ease through storms.
In a certain sense, Wang Changji and Jiang Wang have a similar attitude towards destiny.
Wang Changji does not believe in miracles in the world, because the miracle he hoped for did not occur in Fenglin City.
While Jiang Wang believes he can achieve everything he wants to, no matter how impossible it seems.
Neither would rely on others.
In the Meet Me Building.
After a "Jade Dragon" dish was served, another dish server ascended to the second floor, carrying a platter with five wooden cylinders, seemingly hidden in mist.
Before reaching the round table, he distributed one to each of the five seated individuals.
After having the "Jade Dragon," Lord Jiang already held this banquet in the highest respect.
He carefully examined the wooden cylinder in front of him, studying the beautiful carvings on it — it was a depiction of fish leaping over the Dragon’s Gate.
"The second dish of this banquet is called ’Dragon’s Gate.’
The maid in charge of serving uncovered the entire cylinder, and Jiang Wang saw, on a lotus-shaped wooden base, a small, ancient-style gatehouse in gold and red.
Steamy wisps rose, ethereal like an immortal.
And there was a faintly discernible, exhilarating fragrance playfully swirling around the nose.
The dish-serving maid introduced: "This pastry uses the fish marrow and roe of a Jade Dragon as the main ingredients."
She handed over ivory chopsticks: "Please enjoy, young master."
Jiang Wang accepted the chopsticks, and with a faint reluctance of wasting something precious, he removed the cover of the exquisite Dragon’s Gate and put it in his mouth.
Even though it was a pastry that could be sculpted into a Dragon’s Gate, and should have been somewhat firm, it melted the instant it touched the mouth.
In the cool, milk-smooth texture, he tasted small warm particles, bursting one after another on the tip of his tongue.
This explosion was extremely gentle, as if massaging your tongue.
A sweet fragrance overflowed in an instant.
The miraculous texture occupied all sensations in that moment.
It made one feel satisfied.
A fish leaping over the Dragon’s Gate, known throughout the land.
A sword honed for ten years, clad in frost and glory.
After that instant’s sensation faded, Jiang Wang felt an impulse to draw his sword and dance.
Such a Dragon’s Gate!
Jiang Wang, having tasted the marrow, quickly moved his chopsticks, unrestrained by the presence of many people at the table.
Eating happily, eating freely.
Though not as elegant and composed as Zuo Guangshu, he had his own casual charisma.
After swiftly finishing his portion of the pastry, he amiably glanced at Zuo Guangshu.
Zuo Guangshu, accustomed to eating with his left hand, was using a jade spoon to slowly savor the Dragon’s Gate pastry.
Unassumingly raising his right hand, placing his arm horizontally on the table.
Instantly erecting a high wall between himself and his dear brother...
Jiang Wang lamented the trust between people.
Out of respect for this meal, Jiang Wang remained silent.
He waited quietly for the other four to finish, watched as the servers came to collect the five pieces of tableware, and then headed downstairs.
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This new server, with a splendid golden tray in hand, glistening as if washed, presented a miniature palace on the tray!
Jiang Wang thought to himself, perhaps it was another type of pastry.
As the dish server placed this splendid golden tray on the round table, everyone present immediately saw its intricacy.
This palace was elaborate and exquisite.
Pavilions and towers, every bit authentic.
Deities and celestial beings, every bit lively.
Moreover, ethereal mist swirled around the palace.
Jiang Wang instinctively thought of his Cloud Top Fairy Palace above the Five Mansions Sea, but then shook his head...
How could those ruins compare?
The maid in charge of serving introduced: "The third dish of this banquet is called ’Divine Court.’ Legend says the True Dragon resides in the Divine Court, ruling all.’
Carefully observing, Jiang Wang indeed saw that these deities and celestial beings had dragon horns on their foreheads.
Thinking to himself, he must ask the Old Dragon of the Forest Sea if their Dragon Clan truly had such opulence before retreating from Cang Sea.
The maid then laughed and said: "Everyone, please take a whiff of this fragrance."
Jiang Wang took a light sniff, immediately feeling a sense of spiritual tranquility.
The maid in charge explained: "This is a calming fragrance, used before dividing the Divine Court."
Saying so, she took a dining knife and placed it at the center of the Divine Court, gently moving her wrist, making five cuts. She then divided the "Divine Court" into evenly sized five portions.
Then she placed one portion onto the Ru kiln porcelain plate in front of Jiang Wang.
Jiang Wang was about to move his chopsticks.
The main maid pointed remotely with the dining knife.
The portion of "Divine Court" in front of Jiang Wang suddenly ignited.
Golden flames danced on the porcelain plate, not bringing much heat, yet the entire "Divine Court" melted; the pavilions, towers, deities, and celestial beings vanished one by one.
Jiang Wang felt as if his heart was melting along with it.
Looking at the "Divine Court" portions in front of the others, they too ignited with golden flames. Only then did he realize that the maid serving him was not trying to destroy his delicacy.
As the golden flames danced, the "Divine Court" grew smaller, eventually melting into a golden sauce that spread across the plate.
At the center of this golden sauce stood a bright red round fruit.
"Divine Court" shatters under blades, burns in fierce flames.
And amidst the fierce flames, gave birth to a crimson fruit!
The dish-serving maid offered a jade spoon, softly saying: "Please enjoy, young master."
