819: Fragrance fills the air!

Yao Delong picked up his teacup, took a light sip, and got straight to the point: "I want to go to the Xuan Ye Dynasty. Help me arrange it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Quan froze for a second. That was it?

He had thought this big shot holding the purple gold cloud pattern token wanted to do something earth-shattering or needed the chamber of commerce to mobilize massive resources. In the end, he just wanted to go to the Xuan Ye Dynasty?

With the unfathomable strength this man had displayed, crossing the treacherous Endless Desert at the border should be as easy as lifting a finger for him, right? Why did he need the chamber of commerce to arrange it? Thoughts flashed through Liu Quan's mind, and he instantly understood the key—identity! This esteemed guest needed a reasonable, inconspicuous identity!

"Rest assured, esteemed guest! This is simple!" Liu Quan felt greatly relieved, his face covered in smiles as he spoke rapidly, "What a coincidence! In two days, there just happens to be a large merchant caravan led by a Soul Transformation Enshrined Elder from our chamber, escorting a batch of important goods to the capital of the Xuan Ye Dynasty, 'Xuan Ye City'!"

"If you two don't mind, you can travel with the caravan! I will arrange everything for you. Your identities within the caravan will be 'Temporary Enshrined Elders' of our chamber! It's perfectly reasonable and won't arouse any suspicion!"

This arrangement was exactly what Yao Delong wanted. He nodded: "Very well. In two days, I will come here to meet up."

"Alright! Alright! This lowly one will certainly arrange everything! I await your grand arrival!" Liu Quan hurriedly bowed in response.

"Qiong Shuang," Yao Delong called out softly.

"Oh!" Qiong Shuang understood. Her Demonic Qi flashed, and she instantly transformed into a tiny, cute Flood Dragon the thickness of a chopstick, ice-blue all over with translucent scales. With a "whoosh," she dove into Yao Delong's wide sleeve and coiled around his wrist, leaving only a small head poking out to peek curiously.

Seeing this, Yao Delong said no more and gave Liu Quan a slight nod.

Liu Quan only felt the space before him fluctuate extremely subtly, and he subconsciously blinked.

When he looked again!

Hiss—!

Cold sweat instantly soaked Liu Quan's back!

That esteemed guest and the woman who had turned into a small dragon beside him had already vanished into thin air! Silently, without a trace! It was as if they had never appeared!

Liu Quan abruptly turned to look at the spiritual light of the defensive and isolating Formations around the private room... they were perfectly intact!

"Voi... Voi... Void Shattering Teleportation?! The Void Shattering Teleportation that only those at least at the Late Void Refining Stage or even Great Perfection can master?!" Liu Quan's voice trembled, his legs went weak, and he slumped onto the luxurious jade chair, gasping for air. "My heavens... that lord... just what is his background..." He was incredibly glad that his performance just now had been respectful enough, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

A moment later, on the bustling and lively streets of the Sleepless City.

Amidst the flow of people, a young Cultivator wearing ordinary green Daoist robes, with his aura restrained to the Mid Nascent Soul Stage and an unremarkable appearance, was walking leisurely. Beside him was a woman wearing equally elegant robes, her face covered by a thin, ice-blue veil.

Though the veil obscured most of her face, those eyes as clear as an icy lake, her tall and graceful figure, and the unique temperament of cold aloofness mixed with a hint of spirited charm emanating from her long snow-white hair still drew many stunned gazes from the surroundings.

However, the faint chill on her body, which suggested she was not to be approached, kept those covetous gazes from being too bold.

These were exactly Yao Delong and Qiong Shuang after their transformation.

Yao Delong operated the System-optimized secret technique, "Thousand Mechanisms Formless Art," not only changing his appearance and aura but even perfectly simulating his powerful Primordial Spirit fluctuations to that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Qiong Shuang also followed Yao Delong's instructions, wearing a veil that blocked Divine Sense probes and restraining most of her Demonic Qi to avoid the unnecessary trouble her peerless appearance and unique temperament after transformation might bring.

The two were like drops of water entering the ocean, quietly merging into the clamorous crowd of millions in Sleepless City.

Yao Delong's primary goal for this trip was, of course, to fulfill his promise to the "humanoid glutton" beside him—to taste the delicacies of Sleepless City! Along the way, he also intended to listen for news about the Xuan Ye Dynasty in this place of mixed characters. After all, the Nine Nether Sect had a deep Foundation there, and knowing oneself and the enemy would lead to less trouble.

Soon, their footsteps stopped before a massive pavilion with carved beams, painted rafters, brilliant lights, and an overflowing aroma. On the huge gilded plaque were three flamboyant characters—Fragrance Fills the Tower!

The entrance was crowded with carriages and people, with Cultivators coming and going incessantly. The air was filled with the mixed aromas of various rare and exotic delicacies that made one's mouth water just by smelling them.

"Wow! It's here! It smells so good!" Qiong Shuang's eyes instantly lit up like little stars. Her small nose under the veil sniffed hard, and she could barely control her drool.

"Mhm, let's go in." Yao Delong smiled slightly and led her inside.

As soon as they stepped in, a noisy and lively atmosphere hit them. The main hall was spacious and bright, with every seat occupied; people were clinking glasses and chatting happily. A sharp-eyed Foundation Establishment Stage Waiter immediately came up with a face full of smiles: "Two Immortals, please come in! Would you like a table in the hall or a private room?"

Yao Delong's gaze calmly swept across the hall, and he said indifferently: "Choose a quiet private room by the window for me." As he spoke, he swiped a finger across his waist, and a flash of spiritual light appeared.

Clatter!

Ten translucent, Spirit Qi-filled Mid-Grade Spirit Stones landed precisely in the Waiter's hand!

The Waiter felt his palm sink, and the dense Spirit Qi made his spirits jolt! Ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones! This was worth more than half a year's wages for him! This ordinary-looking Immortal was actually so generous! The smile on his face instantly transformed from professional to heartfelt sycophancy and awe, his waist bending ninety degrees:

"Oh! Distinguished guests! Please follow me! The 'Moon-Embracing Pavilion' on the top floor has an excellent view and is guaranteed to be quiet!"

The Waiter bowed and scraped, leading them up to the second floor. Pushing open a carved wooden door, an elegantly decorated, open-view private room facing the busy street came into sight. The environment here was serene and even equipped with a simple soundproofing Formation.

As soon as the three of them sat down, Qiong Shuang couldn't wait and waved her hand at the Waiter who was still pouring tea. Her voice was crisp and filled with unquestionable urgency: "Bring all your signature dishes! All of them! One of everything! And be quick!" Her excellent figure and temperament, which couldn't be hidden even by the veil, combined with this "extravagantly wealthy" way of ordering food, created a strong sense of contrast.

Hearing this, the Waiter's eyes nearly popped out: "A... All the signatures? Fairy, our Fragrance Fills the Tower has eighteen signature dishes, and the portions for each aren't small..." He couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"I told you to serve them, so serve them! Are you afraid we can't afford the Spirit Stones?" Qiong Shuang glared at him, and a faint, cold pressure belonging to a high-ranking Yao Race member caused the Waiter to break into a cold sweat instantly.