Chapter 2706 - 2707: Veil of Rules, Feasting to the Full
Chapter 2706: Chapter 2707: Veil of Rules, Feasting to the Full
Contrary to what many expected, Xue An did not lead Ren Ning to hide their identities and flee far away.
Instead, he appeared once again in Ren’an City, which was governed by the Ren Family.
He was striding openly down the street, with no intention of hiding at all.
In contrast, Ren Ning, who followed behind him, looked very timid, keeping her head down, trying hard to minimize her presence.
But she forgot that even though she wore a veil, her enchanting eyes and graceful figure clearly revealed her as a rare beauty.
As for Xue An walking ahead, his presence was even more striking with his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes.
This kind of pair walking on the street could hardly go unnoticed,
Ren Ning was very sensitive to the curious or lecherous gazes from others, so much that each step made her feel like she was sitting on pins and needles.
Finally, she couldn’t help asking in a voice as low as a mosquito’s buzz.
"Where...where are we going?"
"You’re finally talking! I thought you’d gone mute!" Xue An said with a smile.
Ren Ning: "(〃´-ω・)"
"Alright, alright, I won’t tease you. We’re going to eat something first."
At the mention of food, Ren Ning’s stomach cooperated with a loud growl, and her face showed an expression like (◍°∇°◍).
Xue An couldn’t help but chuckle, reaching out to rub her hair, "Tell me, what do you want to eat!"
"I...I don’t know! Maybe...buns."
"Buns?" Xue An raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Mm-hmm!" Ren Ning nodded vigorously, her eyes curving into crescents.
"When my mother was still alive, she once bought me a tray of buns, and they were incredibly delicious!"
Xue An was silent for a moment, "And after that?"
"After that, my mother died, and then my father took a concubine, and that’s when Ren Xing was born!" Ren Ning’s tone turned very somber at this point.
"I mean, just one tray of buns made such a lasting impression on you, did they not let you eat your fill all these years?" Xue An couldn’t help asking.
"Indeed, I was never allowed to eat my fill, because my father said I was a noble lady and couldn’t eat common food, so I usually ate things like Spiritual Dew meals, Wind Soup and the like."
Seeing the confusion and naivety in Ren Ning’s eyes, Xue An suddenly felt like cursing.
Even though he had never seen them, just hearing the names, he could imagine what those Spiritual Dew meals and Wind Soup were like.
These are usually used by those in secluded cultivation to replenish Spiritual Energy, and ordinary people would never use them as staple food.
After all, cultivation is already hard enough, why would anyone make eating a burden too?
Yet, this foolish girl had lived like this for years, raised like a gilded caged bird, to be exchanged for greater benefits once grown.
With this in mind, Xue An couldn’t help but pat her shoulder.
"This time, we won’t eat buns!"
"Then what will we eat?"
"A big feast, and one you’ve never had before."
Ren’an City was bustling due to its geographical location, attracting a steady stream of merchants.
In such a place, there were naturally countless restaurants and inns.
For instance, the one now appearing in front of Xue An and Ren Ning was one of the finest in Ren’an City.
This restaurant covered dozens of acres, stood hundreds of feet high, and had a large signboard with three big characters.
Xianlai Residence.
It was a bustling time, and the comings and goings of patrons filled the entrance, with lights occasionally flying in and out of the upper floors.
Seeing such opulence, Ren Ning, who was maxed out on social anxiety and imagination, couldn’t help but feel a bit afraid.
"Maybe... we should pick another place!"
"Change? Why change? I think it’s pretty good here!"
"But..."
Before Ren Ning could finish, Xue An had already stepped inside.
Seeing this, Ren Ning hurriedly followed, grabbing the fabric at the back of Xue An’s clothes, not daring to lift her head.
Meanwhile, a waiter responsible for greeting guests had already come forward at the entrance.
"Customer, are you here to dine?"
Xue An nodded.
"Two of you?"
Two?
The waiter was momentarily surprised, then noticed Ren Ning hiding behind Xue An and couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.
This girl was quite amusing, almost like a wronged little wife.
But he didn’t dare comment, promptly leading Xue An to an elegant room on the third floor.
"Customer, what would you like to order? We can make almost anything you name."
Xue An never deprived himself when it came to food, especially now that he was holding the Storage Necklace taken from Ren Xing, feeling more assured.
"Then let’s start with your best dishes!"
The waiter was stunned, "You mean all of them?"
"Of course, all of them, keep going until I say to stop!"
The waiter was secretly amazed and couldn’t help studying Xue An and Ren Ning, both appearing like extraordinary individuals, wondering inwardly.
Is he some aristocrat eloping from a wealthy family?
In a flash, this waiter concocted a whole romantic drama in his mind.
Of course, he dared not voice these thoughts, so after a brief pause, he hurriedly nodded and went to prepare.
Soon enough.
A variety of exquisite dishes were served like flowing water, quickly filling the entire table.
Never mind eating, just the rich aroma was enough to make one’s mouth water.
Ren Ning’s eyes had gone wide.
Xue An said calmly, "Eat up!"
With that, he amusedly watched Ren Ning sitting across from him.
He didn’t believe Ren Ning could keep her veil on while eating.
"Can...can I really eat all of these?" Ren Ning incredulously pointed at the dishes on the table.
"Of course!"
Ren Ning took a deep breath and then unhesitatingly removed her veil, picking up her chopsticks and digging in heartily.
Xue An was slightly taken aback.
Because after removing her veil, the lower half of Ren Ning’s face was still shrouded in a faint mist.
Though the mist was thin, even he couldn’t see through it at all.
Rule Power?
The phrase flashed abruptly in Xue An’s mind, but he didn’t ask, just smiled while watching Ren Ning eat.
A plateful of dishes began to diminish visibly, surprisingly, this seemingly delicate girl had quite the capacity.
In no time, the entire table was swept clean.
The waiter serving them was dumbfounded.
Until Xue An nodded at him, "Continue!"
Only then did the waiter regain his senses and quickly nodded.
"Yes!"
And soon, the dishes began to be served again like flowing water.
Ren Ning sighed in happiness, "It’s so delicious! Oh, why aren’t you eating?"
Xue An smiled and then picked up his chopsticks.
"Yes, I am."
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