Protect Our Chief-Chapter 583 - 46 This Disciple! Not Easy to Raise (Requesting Monthly Votes)_4
The fluorescent stone spirit lamps, carved into the shape of immortal cranes with outspread wings, emit a hazy glow. Starlight descends like threads from the sky, casting a luminous veil over everything, making it hazy and exquisite.
The brightest part of the tower is, in contrast, the large cloud platform at the bottom.
The cloud platform is entirely sculpted from spirit stones, with intricately arranged arrays on top. A beam of light from the pavilion’s top illuminates the entire platform.
From the private rooms above overlooking below, the cloud platform appears in perfect detail.
On the cloud platform, an ethereal dancer whirls gracefully, her waist swaying, white clothes fluttering, set against the white clouds rising from the platform, akin to a fairy descending to the mortal realm from the immortal palace.
"The ’Seven Beauties of Langhuan Pavilion’ indeed live up to their reputation. Fairy Niaoyun’s dance is truly unparalleled~"
In a certain elegant seat upstairs, several young noblemen, dressed in gorgeous clothing with outstanding demeanor, sip lightly as they admire the enchanting song and dance, praising incessantly.
Langhuan Pavilion, founded by Lady Langhuan, nurtures women who are elegant in music and graceful in dance, possessing remarkable character and talent. Even their innate strength is quite formidable, always sought after by the noble families of the capital city.
The Seven Beauties of Langhuan Pavilion are the most outstanding among them.
These seven have not only exceptional beauty but also various skills. More importantly, each possesses strength at the Celestial Human Realm, highly coveted in the capital. Countless noble youths spend lavishly for a chance to see them.
Without White Cloud Tower’s prestige, they might not have been able to invite Fairy Niaoyun. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
At the same time, in a large private seat upstairs, several young men and women participate in White Cloud Tower’s recent special event— "Big Appetite Competition for Youths Under Fifty."
A group of young people excitedly gather in a circle, cheering for their favored contestants.
The competition evidently has been going on for some time. Now, the long competition table is already filled with stacked empty plates, and three contestants have quit, heading to the corner to vomit, leaving only two people in the competition.
The two are a man and a woman.
The man is robust and burly, reminiscent of an ancient war elephant from the barbaric wilderness, clearly possessing some formidable bloodline, having practiced an advanced body refining technique.
The woman, in contrast, is less conspicuous. Her skin is fair and beautiful, her face slightly round, with chubby baby-fat double chins. Her big eyes blink, full of innocence and purity.
This woman is none other than Miss Wang Lici of the Wang Family’s "Li" generation.
She is also the only female contestant in the Big Appetite Competition.
Since arriving at the capital city with Master Yunyang, she has been frequenting White Cloud Tower and has gained some minor fame over the years.
Though this fame is mostly due to her great appetite, her reputation is limited to this.
The capital city, a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, has countless extraordinary individuals. Apart from her exceptional eating ability, Wang Lici seemingly lacks anything particularly special.
Gambling is one of humanity’s vices.
Wherever people gather, the word "gamble" is never absent.
This Big Appetite Competition also attracts gamblers, with the event orchestrated by a shopkeeper from White Cloud Tower.
"It’s the final match. I’m betting three thousand Qian Gold on the Great Barbarian Elephant to win." A charismatic noble family descendant casually throws out a stack of Qian Gold, "Don’t underestimate the Great Barbarian Elephant. Though only in his forties and merely at the Spirit Platform Realm, he’s the Young Clan Leader of the Barbaric Wilderness’s Battle Elephant Tribe. His ancient war elephant bloodline has reached the peak of the Second Layer, and he’s cultivated the Battle Elephant Body Tempering Technique to the Hundred Refinements Stomach level. Not only can he eat a whole wild ox in one breath, but he can also digest ore and iron sand."
"I’ve heard of him too. Rumor has it that he’s entered the Gongye Family’s household generals, becoming the personal attendant of a direct lineage descendant. It’s said the Gongye Family intends to cultivate him into a Celestial Pride!"
The noble family descendants discuss fervently, with many showing expressions of envy.
Even in the ancient noble family-filled Daqian Capital, the Gongye Family is one of the top-tier ancient families. To gain the favor of the Gongye Family’s direct lineage heir, the Great Barbarian Elephant is evidently ascending to great heights, with unlimited future prospects.
Many start following suit, betting on the Great Barbarian Elephant to win.
However, Wang Lici also has considerable fame, with plenty of supporters. Especially some noble young ladies, taking out gold notes to bet on Wang Lici’s win: "Miss Lici is a distinguished guest of Prince Heng’s mansion, reportedly favored by Prince Heng. Her eating capacity is unfathomable; we’re betting on Miss Lici to win."
"Miss Lici can eat quite a lot, but ultimately she pales in comparison to the Great Barbarian Elephant. Battle Elephant Body Tempering Technique is no trifling matter."
Opinions are mixed, but the majority wager on the Great Barbarian Elephant. Betting on Wang Lici to win accounts for merely a tenth, with more and more people siding with the Great Barbarian Elephant as the debate continues.
Meanwhile.
At the top floor of White Cloud Tower, in a private room of an open platform.
A man dressed immaculately and exuding noble grace furrows his brow slightly at the sight: "Yunyang, is it really good to scheme such trickery?"
Sitting beside him is an elderly man dressed plainly, with an immortal bearing.
Upon hearing this, the old man strokes his beard and sighs heavily, speaking earnestly: "Prince Heng, this is classic ’you don’t know the cost of household expenses unless you’re managing the household’; is it easy for me to cultivate a disciple?"
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