188: Banquet for Bai Qiqi

"Fellow Daoist Nangong?"

Seeing that Nangong Yu remained silent for a long time, Bai Qiqi called out softly, her inner suspicion and surprise yet to fade.

Nangong Yu looked up and ultimately decided not to hide it from her. "She cannot go, but I can. Before you arrived, acting on your previous request, I had intended to ask for her opinion and consider taking her with me to the Sacred Domain."

"This..."

Bai Qiqi's expression changed in surprise. "Isn't it said that those below the Late-stage Spirit Venerable Realm cannot go to the Sacred Domain? Fellow Daoist, you have the means to take others to the Sacred Domain!"

Upon hearing this, the three women, including Ye Jingling, had their eyes light up, and a look of anticipation appeared in their gaze.

They quickly pricked up their pretty ears, fearing they might miss any important information.

Nangong Yu glanced at them, nodded slightly, and spoke frankly: "Fellow Daoist Bai, you have just seen my treasure. It can temporarily store people and deceive the heavens, allowing me to take them to the Sacred Domain."

As he spoke, he swept his gaze over the crowd and then told a small lie. "Of course, the strength I can currently exert is not very high, so the number of people I can take is limited—perhaps at most a dozen or so!"

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi looked surprised and suspicious, half-believing and half-doubting in her heart.

However, she always felt that Nangong Yu was very mysterious, and perhaps what he said was likely true.

If that were really the case...

The three women, including Ye Jingling, also had their eyes light up. Their minds were already racing, but a look of hesitation appeared in their eyes.

A dozen or so people!?

The spots for the four, including Qing Ling, seemed to be set in stone, and now there was a high probability that Bai Wanling, whom they hadn't met, would be added.

Perhaps there were also people from the royal family. With few spots available, did they really have the qualifications to ask the Prince to take them along?

Just then, the Servant Girl Xia He walked in and said respectfully, "Prince, the dishes are ready. Shall we go over now?"

Nangong Yu glanced at Xia He and the others, a faint smile appearing in his heart.

Chun Zhi, Xia He, Qiu Ye, and Dong Xue were the very people his mother, Shangguan Yuexi, had brought from the Northern Territory back then.

It could be said that these four were completely the trusted aides cultivated by his mother, Shangguan Yuexi. It was said that they were carefully selected by his mother, their beauty was no less than Qing Ling's, and their loyalty was beyond question.

To be honest, Nangong Yu intended to keep them by his side. After all, he had countless resources, and what he actually lacked were loyal subordinates who could follow him!

What he said just now was also intended to give the four of them a heads-up.

He didn't think too much more, smiled, and said, "Fellow Daoist Bai, other matters can be discussed later. Please move to the table so that I may host a welcoming banquet for you and welcome you to stay here for a while!"

"Thank you! Please, Fellow Daoist!" Bai Qiqi quickly stood up and thanked him.

"Please!"

The two walked out of the reception hall together and arrived at the dining hall, which was the place where the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence took their meals.

At this moment, a banquet had already been set up, with Dong Xue and other Servant Girls waiting on the side, just waiting for Nangong Yu and his guest to take their seats!

Nangong Yu smiled slightly and gestured with his hand, inviting her: "Fellow Daoist Bai, please!"

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, please!"

The two sat down. Nangong Yu glanced at the others but didn't say anything more.

These guys had too strong a concept of master and servant. In the seven years he had been at the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence, he had never been able to get them to eat at the same table.

Unless he gave an order!

But every time he ordered it, they would be very restrained at the dining table. After a few times, Nangong Yu lost the idea of having them eat at the same table.

They were uncomfortable, and he was uncomfortable watching them!

At this moment, with a guest present, they were even less likely to sit down.

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly. Seeing Qiu Ye and Chun Zhi step forward to pour the wine, he took out two bottles of intoxicating clear wind.

"Use this!"

Upon hearing this, the two were slightly taken aback, then quickly put down the wine in their hands, each took a bottle of intoxicating clear wind, and poured wine for Nangong Yu and the other!

Nangong Yu raised his wine glass and smiled: "Fellow Daoist Bai, I toast to you, thanking you for your hospitality back then."

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, you are too kind." Bai Qiqi quickly raised her glass and smiled.

They drank the wine in their cups!

Nangong Yu smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Bai, please don't be restrained. Taste the craftsmanship of the chef at my Prince of Zhenbeis Residence."

"Okay!"

Bai Qiqi nodded slightly but raised her glass and said: "Fellow Daoist Nangong, I toast you with this cup, thanking you for taking care of Wanling during this time, and also thanking you for allowing me to have a temporary place to stay in this Qingyou Imperial City."

"You are too kind!"

Nangong Yu raised his glass and smiled slightly.

The two exchanged toasts, and without realizing it, they had drunk eight or nine cups of wine. Bai Qiqi's face flushed with a hint of red, like a ripe peach, making one unable to help but let their imagination run wild.

At this time, Bai Qiqi was already seventy percent drunk. She wanted to say she needed to rest, but when facing Nangong Yu, she didn't know how to bring it up.

She pondered for a moment, reached out to rub her brow, and feigned a look of discomfort.

Seeing this, Nangong Yu smiled slightly and said: "I see that Fellow Daoist Bai seems a bit uncomfortable. Is this wine too intoxicating?"

Hearing this, Bai Qiqi smiled gently. "Fellow Daoist Nangong, this wine is delicious but intoxicating. I am unable to hold my liquor, and I hope you will forgive me."

"No problem!"

Nangong Yu smiled slightly and said, "There will be plenty of time to drink together in the future. Since Fellow Daoist Bai is uncomfortable, I will have someone arrange a place for you to rest!"

"Thank you!"

Bai Qiqi quickly smiled and thanked him.

Nangong Yu nodded slightly and looked at Qiu Ye: "Qiu Ye, take Fellow Daoist Bai to rest. Fellow Daoist Bai is my honored guest, so make sure to arrange everything properly!"

"Yes!"

Qiu Ye agreed and looked at Bai Qiqi: "Senior Bai, let me help you to rest!"

Bai Qiqi shook her head slightly. "Thank you! This young friend can just lead the way."

Qiu Ye nodded slightly and took Bai Qiqi out of the dining hall, heading towards the guest rooms.

Seeing her leave, Nangong Yu glanced at Ye Jingling and the others, then said: "Finish your respective tasks and go rest. We can discuss matters tomorrow."

"Yes!"

Everyone nodded quickly.

Since their master had spoken, even if they had more to say, they had to wait obediently.

Nangong Yu smiled slightly, turned, and walked towards the inner courtyard of the Prince of Zhenbeis Residence, arriving at his main residence.

Entering the room, Nangong Yu looked at the spotless bedroom and couldn't help but smile slightly.

At this moment, Ye Jingling followed closely and walked in, bowing and saying: "Prince, allow this Servant Girl to serve you while you bathe!"

Hearing this, Nangong Yu looked at her, his eyes thoughtful.

Ye Jingling lowered her head, seemingly afraid to look Nangong Yu in the eyes, or perhaps it was something else.

Nangong Yu reached out and patted her shoulder, shook his head, and said: "No need. Wait until the day you truly want to follow me, recognize me as your only master, and are prepared to serve me for the rest of your life before you say such things again."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Jingling's expression changed slightly, and with a "thud," she knelt on the ground.