As Qin Yue announced the dishes, many eyes turned towards Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu's table. Everyone was curious to see what a dish worth a thousand Gold Coins looked like.
As Qin Yue placed the two plates of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth on the table, the surrounding Spirit Power suddenly started to swirl violently.
A vortex seemed to form above the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, drawing in the Spirit Power from the surroundings.
Ordinary diners couldn't sense this change, but those with eight rings or more could vaguely perceive it, and those with nine rings, the titled Douluo, could feel it clearly.
Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu remained calm, having experienced similar phenomena many times with the Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb. However, the expressions of the Tyrant Blade Douluo and the Remnant Star Douluo at the next table changed drastically as they locked their eyes on the soup.
Soon, even the ordinary diners noticed something unusual. A thin mist began to form above the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, increasing rapidly, creating a mystical scene that elicited gasps of surprise from many.
And this was just the beginning.
Under the gaze of everyone present, the mist grew denser, almost obscuring visibility through it. Then, the mist trembled and transformed into a jade pond, with countless clouds floating above it, faintly showing fairies dancing gracefully, their songs melodious and captivating.
A clear moon cast its light, illuminating a golden lotus that slowly emerged from the pond, its petals unfolding under the moonlight.
As the petals fully opened, celestial music filled the air, with auspicious signs spreading everywhere, bringing joy to all four seas. This dreamlike scene was enchanting, making everyone long for it.
After a long time, the heavenly phenomenon gradually faded, leaving the dining area in silence.
"What is this heavenly phenomenon called?" Tang Qianqiu murmured softly.
"The owner said it's called the Golden Lotus Blooming in Jade Pool."
"Golden Lotus Blooming in Jade Pool?" Tang Qianqiu raised an eyebrow, recalling the scene he had just witnessed, a smile forming on his lips. "Quite fitting."
It was only then that Tang Qianqiu turned his attention to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth before him.
On the other side, Cao Rang, having collected his thoughts during their conversation, also examined the dish closely.
At a glance, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Is this really cabbage?"
Indeed, in the soup before them was a piece of cabbage carved into the shape of a golden lotus.
"Idiot!" Tang Qianqiu glared at Cao Rang. "This isn't just cabbage. This is Jade Delicate Apricot!"
Cao Rang shrank back, feeling a bit speechless.
The golden lotus-shaped Jade Delicate Apricot indeed resembled cabbage stems. The two looked quite similar.
Although he knew many rare treasures, he certainly couldn't match Tang Qianqiu's knowledge. As for this so-called Jade Delicate Apricot, he had never heard of it.
So, Cao Rang scratched his head and asked, "Sect Master Tang, what kind of rare treasure is this Jade Delicate Apricot? I've never heard of it."
"It's normal you haven't heard of it." Tang Qianqiu glanced at Cao Rang and fell into thought. "Jade Delicate Apricot is a mutated form of the Blazing Apricot Lotus. You've heard of the Blazing Apricot Lotus, right?"
"The king of fire attribute treasures, the ultimate fire attribute treasure. I know that." Cao Rang grinned. Such a well-known treasure, he was familiar with.
"This Jade Delicate Apricot is a mutation or rather an alternative evolution path of the Blazing Apricot Lotus."
"It's said that the original Blazing Apricot Lotus wasn't the ultimate fire attribute treasure but an ordinary fire attribute treasure with less potent effects. The Blazing Apricot Lotus can evolve in two ways. One is to continuously strengthen its fire attribute, ultimately becoming the Blazing Apricot Lotus we know today."
"But there's another path."
"They can completely abandon their fire attribute and become a neutral and balanced treasure, which is the Jade Delicate Apricot. The energy within Jade Delicate Apricot can purify and harmonize chaotic Spirit Power, making it a rare and valuable treasure. Most importantly, only one Jade Delicate Apricot might appear among a hundred Blazing Apricot Lotuses."
As Tang Qianqiu spoke, his expression turned serious.
Due to the unique dual-polarity attributes of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, even in a land filled with countless rare treasures, he had only seen Jade Delicate Apricot a few times. Yet here, Qi Han had casually produced two of them.
No, four of them.
He glanced at the two Douluo at the adjacent table, who were still staring in disbelief, and said no more.
For certain Spirit Masters, Jade Delicate Apricot had immense value, but its rarity made it almost unattainable.
Yet in this shop, Qi Han had effortlessly presented four?
Moreover, it seemed like there were plenty of these treasures.
After all, Qi Han hadn't implemented any purchase restrictions.
This made Tang Qianqiu feel the same shock he had felt when he first discovered that Millennium Dragon Scale Fish could be served as food one by one.
Who exactly was the power behind Qi Han?
Not only could they cultivate the extremely rare Millennium Dragon Scale Fish in large quantities, but they could also produce so many Jade Delicate Apricots at once?
Tang Qianqiu's eyes narrowed slightly as he reevaluated the influence behind Qi Han.
Could such a power really exist on the Douluo Continent?
At this moment, this well-known Limit Douluo fell into self-doubt.
He glanced again at the two Titled Douluo who were eyeing the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth before him and Cao Rang.
Their names were likely Star Remnant Douluo and Tyrant Blade Douluo, if he remembered correctly?
Very well, let's do them a favor.
Tang Qianqiu's lips moved slightly, and his voice transmitted to Star Remnant Douluo and Tyrant Blade Douluo's ears.
"Go back and tell your superiors that this place is under my protection. If anyone dares to use any means, they'll face my spear!"
Accompanying his words were two sharp intents of spear energy.
Although it was barely perceptible, this spear energy was extremely terrifying, like two heavy hammers striking their chests, causing Star Remnant Douluo and Tyrant Blade Douluo 's expressions to change drastically. Any thoughts they had were thoroughly quashed as they obediently transmitted their assent.
As Tang Qianqiu withdrew his gaze, the oppressive feeling on their chests gradually dissipated. Star Remnant Douluo and Tyrant Blade Douluo exchanged a look of lingering fear.
They had greatly underestimated the power of a Limit Douluo. Just a trace of his spear intent made them feel like they were facing a formidable enemy. They deeply suspected that they wouldn't be able to withstand a single strike from him, even if they joined forces.
Is this the strength of a Limit Douluo? No wonder he was famous alongside Golden Phoenix Douluo. It's said they were once fellow disciples under the previous Sea God Pavilion Master, the late Gun God Douluo Yun Lancang. Now, after experiencing this, they believed the rumors were likely true.
The two sighed inwardly.
Wasn't it said that his martial spirit was the useless Blue Silver Grass? How could he have such a sharp spear intent?
Rumors truly are harmful!
Ignoring the two, Tang Qianqiu couldn't wait to taste the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
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