Chapter 53: Welcome Feast

Liu Yuan felt quite helpless when he learned that he would have a roommate, and it was Hu Liena!

He had never expected that the two of them would share a room.

"Big sister, is it really okay for us to live together? I mean, I'm a man." Lu Yuan asked, wondering if she was okay with this arrangement.

Hu Liena giggled at his expression and playfully ruffled his hair. "Silly boy, what are you thinking? You're still so young!"

She was only slightly taller than Lu Yuan, which made her words sound amusing.

"Or maybe you're worried that your big sister will eat you up?" she teased, pinching her own cheek.

Lu Yuan rolled his eyes.

"I'm not worried about that, big sister. I'm more worried that you'll snore like a bear and keep me up all night," he replied, shrugging his shoulders as if resigned to his fate.

Hu Liena pretended to be offended.

"Hmph! Silly boy, I don't snore. But you know what happens to naughty boys who irritate their big sisters, right?" Hu Liena said with a playful grin, wiggling her fingers in front of Lu Yuan's face.

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "What? You're going to tickle me?" he asked, feigning fear.

"Don't worry. I promise not to tickle you... unless you really deserve it," she said with a glint in her eye.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile at her teasing, "I'll try my best not to-"

"Grrr!" Suddenly, his stomach began to growl, cutting his words.

Lu Yuan's face stiffened. Due to his Martial Soul, he was used to eating large portions of food every day, so now that it was late and he hadn't eaten, his body was starting to protest.

Still, it was quite embarrassing to have it happen to him in front of Hu Liena.

"Looks like someone is hungry." Hu Liena laughed heartily at the sound, "Come on, let's go get some food,"

Lu Yuan followed her, still a little embarrassed. "Big sister, where are we going to eat?"

"Ah, you don't know about that yet," Hu Liena explained. "We have maids who specialize in delivering the day's meals. It should have already been delivered by now."

"Oh, that makes sense." Lu Yuan nodded in understanding, it was to be expected that there would be maids specializing in bringing the meals of the Supreme Pontiff and her disciples.

It seemed that unconsciously he had not yet gotten used to his change of position as Bibi Dong's disciple, he had to change that.

As they left the room, they walked a short distance to a small pavilion situated right next to the lake.

The gentle breeze, willow trees, lotus flowers, and blooming red flowers created a serene and pleasant atmosphere.

In the pavilion, Bibi Dong was waiting for them, and the stone table beside her was full of food.

"Nana, Xiao Yuan," Bibi Dong called out softly to her two disciples.

"Teacher!" Hu Liena responded joyfully upon hearing Bibi Dong's voice. She took Lu Yuan's hand and led him straight to the table.

Looking at Bibi Dong, who looked as lovely as a fairy, Lu Yuan nodded softly, "Teacher."

"You two arrived just in time. I was just about to send someone to call you." Bibi Dong said, patting Lu Yuan's head as the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

"Wow, Teacher, why are today's dishes so exquisite?!" Hu Liena couldn't help but exclaim as she looked at the sumptuous spread before her.

"Today is a special occasion. We are welcoming your younger brother, so let's consider this a reception in his honor." Bibi Dong said with a gentle smile.

"Here, try it and see how it tastes." Bibi Dong took a piece of meat and put it in Lu Yuan's bowl.

"Thank you, Teacher." Lu Yuan smiled and savored the meat, which was incomparably tender, soft, and fragrant.

"What do you think?" Bibi Dong inquired.

"It's delicious!" Lu Yuan sighed in admiration, taking another bite.

As expected of a Spirit Hall chef, this meat was far superior to anything he had eaten before.

"Feel free to have more if you like it." Bibi Dong smiled and placed another piece of meat in his bowl. At this moment, she seemed more like a caring mother than the Supreme Pontiff of the Spirit Hall.

"Woo, Teacher, you're being biased. You only care about younger brother, and you don't even love me anymore!" A sly glint flashed across Hu Liena's eyes as she spoke, and her delicate face looked aggrieved.

Bibi Dong looked amused and touched her head. "As the big sister, you're still competing with your younger brother for attention."

"I can't help it, he's too cute. What if he steals all the teacher's affection?" she muttered, glancing over at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan coughed at her words.

Bibi Dong shook her head and picked up another piece of meat and put it in Hu Liena's bowl.

"Thank you, Teacher!" Hu Liena's aggrieved face returned to normal in an instant, and a bright smile appeared on her face as she took the meat and chewed it with crescent-shaped eyes.

"Teacher, what kind of meat is this?" Lu Yuan was curious. The quality of this meat was exceptionally high, and even the ten or hundred-year-old spirit beast meat he had eaten in the past was inferior in comparison.

"This is the meat of a thousand-year-old Armored Dragon Rhino, a Spirit Beast that possesses a thin dragon bloodline. Its meat is especially fresh and tender, not bad at all, right?" Bibi Dong replied lightly.

Lu Yuan was surprised. The Armored Dragon Rhino possessed a thin dragon bloodline, making it quite rare. It was a good choice for a third spirit ring for a Spirit Master of the Power Attack System. Using it as food was really too extravagant.

"And these dishes?" Lu Yuan pointed to the other delicacies on the table and asked.

"This is the Thousand-Year Spirit Beast 'Cod Arrow Fish,' made into sashimi, with a delicious and smooth texture when eaten. And this is the Thousand-Year Spirit Beast 'Eight Treasures Chicken,' with tender meat that melts in your mouth. Lastly, this is the Thousand-Year Spirit Beast 'Thorny Turtle,' which is best used for making soup." Bibi Dong replied, enthusiastically introducing each dish.

As Bibi Dong spoke, Lu Yuan was amazed to realize that the entire table was filled with Thousand-Year Spirit Beasts.

It was truly incredible!

Seeming to notice Lu Yuan's thoughts, Bibi Dong revealed a small smile and gave Hu Liena a wink.

Hu Liena put down her chopsticks and playfully said, "Hehe, Younger Brother, you have misunderstood. Thousand-Year Soul Beasts are still very rare, even for us. The dishes today are specially prepared to welcome you. Usually, we only eat hundred-year Spirit Beasts, not so luxurious."

"Oh, I see!" Lu Yuan nodded in understanding.

And then…

He enjoyed his meal even more after hearing Hu Liena's explanation. Since it seemed like they couldn't eat these dishes often, he might as well eat more now.

It had to be said that the meat of these thousand-year Spirit Beasts was extraordinary. Not only was it delicious, but it also stored huge amounts of energy, which was very beneficial for cultivation.

After this meal, Lu Yuan felt that his peak rank 18 soul power had started to stir again.