Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 92 Ningyang City

Chapter 92: Chapter 92 Ningyang City

Mu Can and the others traveled through the night, thereby narrowly evading a disaster. If they had clashed with those two men in black as intended yesterday, even if Mu Can could have come out unscathed, his companions would have likely met with ill fate.

In the Mortal World, if one at the Martial King Level is considered just entering the ranks of the powerful, then a Martial Venerate’s strength is already seen as something accomplished. As for Martial Saints, they represent the openly acknowledged peak combat power of the Mortal World.

Dawn was barely breaking when a city loomed into view.

The three large characters for Ningyang City were hung high above the city walls.

"Let’s enter the city and find a place to eat," Mu Can told the people following him as he looked at the city ahead.

The overnight journey had left the bandits traveling with them feeling utterly exhausted. Even Long Yunyun’s face showed a trace of weariness.

The rescued women looked even more tired, but despite their sore waists and aching backs, none of them uttered a word; their facial expressions revealed their current condition.

Taking the lead, Mu Can headed into the city with his group of about fifty people, drawing considerable attention as they entered Ningyang City.

Especially since within these fifty-odd people, nearly thirty were rather attractive women, making Mu Can’s entourage all the more conspicuous.

The entry into the city went smoothly; aside from the guards stealing glances at Mu Can, they encountered no obstructions. In the Mortal World, each city’s real protective forces are hidden within, with the guards at the gates serving merely as a facade.

"This looks like the place; let’s have a meal here first," Mu Can stopped in front of a very large restaurant.

"A warm welcome to all our guests," the waiter beamed as he hurried over to the large party.

"Is there enough space? We need to eat," Mu Can dismounted and handed the reins to the boy.

"Of course, there is space. Our Dingxiang Building is the largest restaurant in Ningyang City," the waiter bowed and scraped, his face full of sycophantic enthusiasm.

Attending to such a large group meant a decent tip - perhaps the owner, in a good mood, might even reward him with some Spirit Stones and then he would have money to spend on pleasure.

With that thought, the waiter bowed even more deeply.

"Make sure everyone is well accommodated. When it’s time to eat, just bring out the food; no alcohol," Mu Can instructed. He didn’t want Old Wang and the others drinking and causing trouble.

The waiter nodded and hurriedly indicated he understood.

"Here’s a reward for you," Mu Can said, tossing two Spirit Stones to the waiter.

The waiter caught them, bowed his head in thanks, and then went off to make arrangements. With his tip secured, the waiter was even more diligent, quickly settling in the fifty-odd people Mu Can had brought.

The restaurant owner saw his waiter leading such a large group into the restaurant and promptly got up to greet them.

"For our guest here, everything you order today will be at a seventy percent discount," the restaurant owner said with a smile, bowing to Mu Can.

The restaurant owner was an astute man, used to greeting and bidding farewell to guests daily.

Far from underestimating Mu Can because of his young age, the owner treated him like an important guest.

"Well then, thank you, boss," Mu Can thanked him with a bow and sat down next to Long Yunyun, pulling Xiao Bao with him.

Soon the dishes were served. Dingxiang Building was able to become the number one restaurant in Ningyang City for a reason; its secret was that the cooks in the kitchen were all Cultivators.

Using a cultivator as a chef, even one of martial master level in Ningyang City is considered a significant gesture.

"Xiao Bao, eat this." Mu Can picked up a rib and placed it in Xiao Bao’s bowl.

The bandit gang nearby had already started wolfing down their food. Having never lived in luxury on Yunlong Mountain, they had never tasted such delicious fare before.

The rescued women, having been jolted around all night, were also hungry and began to eat with their chopsticks, but they all maintained a certain level of decorum.

"Old Wang, do you think that little Xi might take a fancy to me?" Doggie had no appetite and was slowly picking at his food, his eyes constantly fixed on the yellow-dressed woman at the table beside him.

Hearing Doggie’s question, Old Wang spat out the bone in his mouth with disdain. Damn, this meat is delicious.

"Forget it. You don’t even deserve to take a piss to look at yourself, think she would take a fancy to you?" Old Wang did his best to quash Doggie’s hopes.

"You old bastard, don’t think I don’t know, your eyes have been fixed on her too, you old fart. At least I, Doggie, am young and in my prime. Look at you, nothing but old bones; what can you do besides farming?" Doggie, not happy with Old Wang’s words, immediately cursed back.

The two men were neither too loud nor too quiet, but with Mu Can and Long Yunyun’s level of cultivation, they could still hear everything clearly.

"Shut your mouths, or I’ll have you both thrown out." Long Yunyun felt utterly embarrassed by these two’s behavior, angrily scolding them.

Once Long Yunyun spoke up, Doggie and Old Wang dared not bicker anymore, but as they ate, they glared fiercely at each other.

"These two have been fighting for over a decade now," Long Yunyun said to Mu Can with a smile.

"The desire for beauty is present in everyone," Mu Can said, having only taken a few bites before putting down his chopsticks.

"Brother, what is ’The desire for beauty is present in everyone’?" Xiao Bao swallowed the meat in his mouth and looked up at Mu Can to ask.

"It means that everyone likes beautiful things." Mu Can affectionately patted Xiao Bao’s head, explaining.

"Then do you like Sister Yunyun? Sister Yunyun is very pretty, right?" Xiao Bao’s eyes brightened as he asked.

"Xiao Bao, if you keep talking, I won’t like you anymore." Long Yunyun’s face instantly turned red, like a ripened apple.

Mu Can thought that Long Yunyun would be angry, but to his surprise, she showed such a bashful expression. Was this still the tomboy he knew?

Seeing Long Yunyun pretending to be angry, Xiao Bao stopped speaking and bowed his head to continue dealing with the delicacies on the table.

The atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward. Mu Can could only pick up his chopsticks and join Xiao Bao in taking on the feast.

"I want to see who has the audacity to throw such an extravagant feast at Dingxiang Building." Just as the meal was going well, an irritating voice came through.

Mu Can frowned, put down his chopsticks, and looked towards the entrance.

A figure in an exaggerated golden robe entered the Dingxiang Building.

"Master Zhang, you’ve arrived at the perfect time. An elegant seat has been prepared for you in the upstairs private room," said the restaurant owner, who despite inwardly cursing, had to put on a smile and greet the newcomer.

"Hey, I’m not going to the private room today. I’ll dine in the main hall." The young man removed the longsword slung at his waist, tapped the restaurant owner with the hilt of the sword lightly.

He strode over to Mu Can’s table and sat down next to Long Yunyun with a sycophantic look as he gazed at her.

"There’s a show to watch," Mu Can murmured with a low chuckle, without speaking further.