Young Master in Flower City

Even Bai Bufan lost to him, all right.

"Big brother, since we’re reunited, why not drink till we’re satisfied?" Bai Bufan exclaimed with hearty enthusiasm.

Although Bai Bufan is usually extremely aloof, that’s only because he hadn’t met someone he truly admired; Xiao Tianyu was such a person, and the only one.

"How could drinking be without me?" Li Fei laughed heartily, his robust frame exuding a certain aura, causing Bai Bufan to be startled before he asked, "And who might this brother be?"

"Li Fei!" Li Fei replied.

"He’s also my friend!" Xiao Tianyu smiled slightly at Bai Bufan.

Xiao Tianyu was also very clear that although Li Fei’s identity was mysterious, he would definitely not harm him because he also had an unparalleled aura about him.

Xiao Tianyu also understood that at the Fengyun Banquet, if Li Fei had not voluntarily forfeited, the first place might not have been his, Xiao Tianyu’s.

"Since he is big brother’s friend, he is naturally my friend too. Together then!" Bai Bufan’s voice was sonorous and forceful.

Seeing the spirited energy of these three young men was indeed quite enviable, as in this deceitful world, it is rare to find a true friend.

Just as the three were about to leave, Mo Xuan spoke to Bai Bufan, "Nephew, send my regards to the City Lord of Baiyun City on my behalf!"

Since Xiao Tianyu and Bai Bufan were already brothers, Mo Xuan thought that even if the City Lord of Baiyun City didn’t want to befriend him now, he would never be his enemy in the future.

In the Thousand Cities, it seemed peaceful on the surface, only because no one’s power surpassed all the city lords.

"No need to pass your regards!" At that moment, a cheerful voice came from outside the door, and Mo Xuan immediately stood up, "Brother Bai himself came, indeed making my humble abode splendid!"

"Servants, set up a banquet!"

"Brother Mo, don’t stand on ceremony!"

As the voice fell, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious robes strode into the palace, this man bore a slight resemblance to Bai Bufan.

This man was the City Lord of Baiyun City, Bai Aotian.

Bai Aotian clasped his fists in greeting to Mo Xuan, "Brother Mo, how have you been?"

"I should be asking you the same, Brother Bai, how have you been!" Mo Xuan returned the gesture with a smile, and Bai Aotian smiled slightly, his gaze falling on Xiao Tianyu. Seeing Xiao Tianyu’s extraordinary bearing, he exclaimed, "This must be Xiao Tianyu, whom my son admires most. Indeed, you have an unparalleled aura!"

"Uncle Bai, you flatter me!" Xiao Tianyu replied with a smile.

"It’s not an exaggeration. Your legend has been recounted to me by Bufan, and upon seeing you today, it is evident from your appearance that you are destined for greatness. I must rely on you to take care of my presumptuous son in the future!" Bai Aotian laughed heartily.

Xiao Tianyu, embarrassed.

"Big brother, ignore him. Let’s go drink!" Bai Bufan glanced at Bai Aotian.

"Alright!" Xiao Tianyu nodded.

After the three exchanged greetings, they left the palace.

Meanwhile, Mo Xuan cast a glance at Xing Cang by his side, who immediately understood and discreetly left the palace.

Nowadays, Xiao Tianyu is so famous and possesses soul power that surpasses the prodigies of various cities, inevitably arousing jealousy and potential assassination attempts. Therefore, Mo Xuan thought it was safer to send out an expert for secret protection.

This Xing Cang was Mo Xuan’s most proficient subordinate.

...

After leaving the palace, Xiao Tianyu, Bai Bufan, and Li Fei arrived at the bustling city streets.

Currently, because the Thousand Cities Banquet would be held in three days, the entire capital was teeming with endless streams of men and women, and these young men and women all had very sharp gazes.

Moreover, most of their eyes carried a hint of subtle arrogance.

Clearly, among these people, most were the prodigies from the Thousand Cities, and in numbers, they even exceeded the natives of the city.

"Let’s try this place!" Bai Bufan pointed forward, and Xiao Tianyu and Li Fei both lifted their gazes to see a sprawling tavern covering tens of thousands of square meters appear in their view, its exterior extremely lavish.

"Demon Capital, Celestial Travel Palace?" Xiao Tianyu murmured as he gazed at the five powerful characters on the signboard.

"Indeed!" Bai Bufan nodded and said, "This Demon Capital Celestial Palace is the most luxurious tavern in Celestial Demon City, bar none. But the best wine inside isn’t something you can buy just with money!"

"Why is that?" Xiao Tianyu asked curiously.

"You’ll see once we go in!" Bai Bufan smiled mysteriously and stepped inside.

Xiao Tianyu and Li Fei both wore puzzled expressions, and only after entering did they understand what the Celestial Palace was.

Celestial Palace consists of nine layers in a triangular form, architecturally styled like a pyramid, the higher one goes, the smaller the area, especially the Ninth Layer, which could hardly accommodate anyone.

However, the First Layer was incredibly spacious.

Bai Bufan smiled at Xiao Tianyu and Li Fei, saying, "The reason I said the really good wine can’t be bought, naturally there’s a reason for it!"

Saying this, Bai Bufan led Xiao Tianyu to a three-dimensional map, pointing to the Ninth Layer, and said, "Do you see the Ninth Layer? The best wine is there, but to taste the wine on this layer, you must first fight your way up!"

"Fight up?" Xiao Tianyu was taken aback.

"Exactly!" Bai Bufan nodded, continuing, "Those qualified to drink the wine here are individuals of status in Celestial Demon City and are exceptionally talented; otherwise, no matter how wealthy one might be, it’s wishful thinking to drink a single cup!"

"Interesting!" Xiao Tianyu expressed his interest.

Bai Bufan smiled indifferently, "Isn’t it fascinating?"

"And what’s the minimum requirement?" Li Fei asked.

Bai Bufan replied, "From Divine Level Fifth Layer upwards to Divine Level Ninth Layer, as long as you have the strength to reach the Ninth Layer, regardless of your cultivation, you are recognized as a prodigy of the heavens!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tianyu glanced over the ground floor hall, where many people were seated around tables, all very young, just as Bai Bufan had said, with the minimum cultivation being Divine Level Fifth Layer.

However, the area was serene, and those tasting the wine seemed to have refined tastes.

"The wine on the First Layer is too foul. Since I’m hosting, we naturally have to drink the best wine here!" Bai Bufan laughed heartily, his voice without any concealment, causing Xiao Tianyu and Li Fei to look at him with astonishment.

They wondered whether this guy came to taste wine or to cause trouble?

Does he have a grudge against the Celestial Palace?

Shhh, shhh, shhh~

Sure enough, many gazes immediately fell on Bai Bufan, each pair of eyes filled with coldness.

Such a scene left Xiao Tianyu and Li Fei speechless.

Yet Bai Bufan acted indifferent as if, in his eyes, everything was perfectly normal.

"Such insolent people!" Finally, a young man shouted, and in an instant, a group stood up in the ground floor, each with sharp gazes, while Bai Bufan continued, "Big brother, do you see? Demon beasts are still demon beasts, even in human skin, their nature remains!"

Xiao Tianyu: "..."

Li Fei: "..."

Both were speechless. They just wanted to ask, is your conduct much better?