Chapter 2481 - 2479: A Toast to You
The Dragon King, while inviting Long Fei for a drink, started chatting idly with him.
Long Fei only mentioned he was from afar, without specifying where.
This old man might lack other skills, but his ability to recognize people was quite impressive.
In his heart, he knew that since Long Fei claimed connections with Jade Isle and was accompanied by five children of different lineages, he must be someone with great destiny.
He didn’t ask much else, only focusing on hosting with proper etiquette.
He had someone bring delicacies from the Aquatic Clan as side dishes for Long Fei and his company.
He also gave Vermilion Bird and Little Qing each a pearl that was a thousand years old, fist-sized and as white as cream, capable of nourishing the skin, every one a rare treasure.
Chancellor Turtle was away for half a day before he brought the Third Crown Prince up.
This was a young man wearing a Purple Gold Crown and dressed in yellow robes, who, upon seeing Long Fei and his companions, merely cast a sidelong glance before sitting across from them, impatiently saying, "Father, can’t you let people rest properly? Last night, I was drinking with the Black Dragon King from Liangshan Lake, and my head still hurts!"
"Why did you go to Liangshan Lake again?"
The Dragon King said somewhat grumpily, "I’ve told you not to associate too much with that Black Dragon King, but you don’t listen. He has a rebellious nature and will definitely cause great trouble in the future."
The Third Prince furrowed his brow and said, "Father, since when did you become a fortune teller? Did you examine his head to know the bones in the back of it are rebellious? Although he is just the Dragon King of Liangshan Lake, he commands more respect than you now. Go ask around, whether it’s demons in the water or those on land, who doesn’t give him face?"
"You..."
The Old Dragon King was so angry his beard curled up, but seeing Long Fei present, he didn’t want to lose his temper with the Third Prince.
He swallowed and immediately ordered the Third Prince, "Let’s not bring up this matter now; in front of an Immortal, why don’t you greet him promptly?"
The Third Prince stopped to stare at Long Fei, his eyes lingering briefly on Vermilion Bird and Little Qing, and said in a flippant manner, "You guys, Immortals? Are you not just some swindler coming to the Dragon Palace to freeload?"
Little Kirin said softly, "Do you dare insult my father?"
The Third Prince laughed loudly, "What, is your father the Jade Emperor or something, beyond reproach?"
Little Qing snorted softly, "My father’s status can indeed be compared to that of the Jade Emperor."
The Third Prince instinctively looked up at the sky, shouting angrily, "Bold, three feet above there are divine beings. Do you dare insult the Jade Emperor like that, aren’t you afraid of retribution?"
"What insult, it’s plainly true."
Little Qing snorted, quite calmly.
The Third Prince shouted angrily, "Father, you keep blaming me. Look at the people you invite, they are the ones who will cause trouble for the Dragon Palace."
The Dragon King was astonished, hearing Long Fei mention Jade Isle and dare compare himself to the Jade Emperor.
The background was really impressive.
He told his son to be silent and promptly apologized to Long Fei, "Superior Immortal, please forgive, my child is ignorant, I ask for your pardon!"
Long Fei smiled lightly, "No problem, youthful enthusiasm, everyone has been through it. It’s normal for the Third Prince to be suspicious of our sudden visit. Therefore, I’ll toast a cup of water wine to the Third Prince and then leave, to avoid harming your father-son relationship."
The Old Dragon King eagerly exclaimed, "My child has no merit or ability to deserve a toast from a Superior Immortal!"
Immortals have different ranks; Superior Immortal is a title for Golden Immortal.
It is commonly said that Three Flowers Gather at the Top, Five Qi Return to the Origin.
Gathering one flower makes a True Immortal, two flowers a Spirit Immortal, and three flowers a Profound Immortal.
Three flowers combined with five qi equates to a Golden Immortal.
This Golden Immortal status is the honor among Immortals.
Below a Saint, unmatched.
Long Fei gently waved his hand, and the cup in front of him flew towards the Third Prince.
The Third Prince sneered coldly, "What, you want to test my skills? Superior Immortal, nonsense, I see you as a conman rushing to die."
He raised his hand to catch the cup.
With just one stretch, he held the cup in his hand and sneered, "It’s just a cup of wine, what’s so impressive?"
The Old Dragon King breathed a sigh of relief on the side, thinking Long Fei was going to teach the son a lesson.
This thought had just flashed by when the Third Prince fell to his knees in front of Long Fei, his right hand pinned down by the cup so hard it shattered a piece of the blue brick floor.
Little Kirin’s five companions chuckled, teasing the Third Prince, "His Royal Highness, if you’re drinking the wine, just drink it, why are you kneeling?"
Sweat beads emerged from the Third Prince’s forehead, his whole body clasped with Essential Qi, trying to raise the cup from his hand.
Yet, the object weighed like Mount Tai, even at full power of his dragon form, couldn’t budge the cup a bit.
"What kind of demon magic are you using!"
He became anxious, his eyes blazing red, raising a Thunder Drum Golden Hammer with a hum, wielding it with his left hand, smashing down on the cup.
This was a True Immortal Magic Treasure, with immense immortal presence.
The Third Prince wielded it hard, causing the void to tremble.
A booming thud echoed as the hammer hit the cup.
The cup was unharmed, but it painfully jolted the Third Prince’s right hand, causing him to cry out.
The Old Dragon King urgently reproached from the side, "Ignorant child, quickly apologize to the Superior Immortal?"
The Third Prince was now stunned, his hammer capable of splitting mountains, yet couldn’t shatter a single cup.
This technique of Zodiacal Skyshift transferred the hammer’s force through the cup onto his hand.
Without being an Immortal, who could have such skill?
The Third Prince had no choice, shouting with his head down to Long Fei, "Superior Immortal above, the little one didn’t know the height of the skies, I’ve offended you, I beg for your mercy and forgiveness."
Long Fei chuckled, "It’s just a cup of wine, no need for such trouble!"
He didn’t even move, yet the cup suddenly became light.
The Third Prince lifted his hand, now afraid to drink the wine.
He hurriedly went ahead, took the wine pot personally, and toasted Long Fei and company, "The Superior Immortal is the guest, how can we let the guest toast the little one. The little one’s toast to the Superior Immortal is an apology."
Every day he spent outside, the skill of flattery wasn’t lacking.
The Old Dragon King exhaled relieved, thinking this son was usually reckless but knew how to turn situations around.
Happily stroking his beard, he reminded the Third Prince, "You child, only know the pain by hitting the south wall. Just as your father spoke to you of a wonderful thing, it may be your chance to redeem yourself. Superior Immortal and company are planning to go to Jade Isle, accompany them as a guide."
"To, to Jade Isle?"
The Third Prince’s throat trembled, shouting in fright, "That’s the Sky-reaching Sage’s domain!"
He was shaken, realizing Long Fei’s impressive background, no wonder his father was so cautious earlier.
If he served well this time, surely great destiny awaited him!
Thinking of this, he promptly cupped his hands in salute to Long Fei, "The little one will definitely serve well as the Superior Immortal’s guide, fulfilling the task with utmost loyalty!"