As he spoke, the portly middle-aged man waved his hand, and immediately two rows of beautiful maidservants entered in single file, carrying trays.
On the trays were exquisite dishes and fine wines, as delicate as the most intricate works of art, with color, aroma, and taste all in perfect harmony. Even those who had already eaten couldn’t help but feel their appetites rekindle.
However, as they looked at the portly middle-aged man, everyone was puzzled. Who was this mysterious figure?
Was he really the shopkeeper of the Drunk Immortal Residence?
It was well known that the shopkeeper of the Drunk Immortal Residence was a very low-profile person, rumored to have a powerful backing. Why would he come to attend Madam Jiang’s birthday banquet?
“Shopkeeper!”
Suddenly, Qiu Tian, the manager of the Drunk Immortal Residence present at the scene, ran out in a panic, respectfully greeting the portly middle-aged man, “Shopkeeper, why have you come personally? Did I do something wrong?”
“No, not at all!”
The portly middle-aged man smiled and shook his head, “I have a good relationship with Terra Su of the Jiang Family. Knowing that Madam Jiang is celebrating her birthday, I specially brought a banquet to congratulate her.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.
To be precise, everyone was somewhat numb. Yet another person had come because of Terra Su.
“What’s wrong with you all?”
Qin Shopkeeper noticed the strange atmosphere and asked curiously, “Is there something wrong with the food and wine?”
“No!”
Terra Su spoke calmly, with a hint of mockery in his tone, “It’s just that Madam Jiang has already sworn not to accept any birthday gifts from me.”
“Uh…”
Qin Shopkeeper reacted quickly, immediately smiling, “Then I’ll have someone take the banquet back.”
“No need. These dishes have already been prepared; sending them back would be a waste.”
Terra Su said, “If Qin Shopkeeper doesn’t mind, let’s consider this banquet my treat to everyone.”
“Of course, I don’t mind.” Qin Shopkeeper smiled.
Seeing that even Qin Shopkeeper of the Drunk Immortal Residence held Terra Su in such high regard, everyone was shocked once again.
However, when they saw the two tables of banquet dishes, they couldn’t help but feel their mouths water and their spirits lift.
“This is the banquet from the VIP room of the Drunk Immortal Residence, a level above what Madam Jiang ordered.”
“Usually, only the heads of the three major families are qualified to enjoy this banquet.”
“But this isn’t considered Madam Jiang’s birthday banquet; it’s Terra Su treating us.”
“Who cares who treats us, as long as the food is good.”
Madam Jiang, along with Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang, watched as the guests chatted and happily devoured the banquet brought by Qin Shopkeeper. Their faces were darker than ever.
These dishes were of a higher grade than the ones they had ordered for the birthday banquet, and the most infuriating part was that this banquet wasn’t considered part of Madam Jiang’s birthday celebration but rather Terra Su’s treat to the guests.
Watching all the guests enjoy Terra Su’s banquet, Madam Jiang, Otto Jiang, and Robert Jiang felt utterly humiliated.
What was supposed to be a joyous birthday banquet had turned into this, and they didn’t know who to blame. They could only direct all their anger at Terra Su.
Madam Jiang’s eyes burned with fury as she glared coldly at Terra Su in the distance, gritting her teeth, “Get this brat out of our Jiang Family!”
She absolutely couldn’t tolerate Terra Su staying in the Jiang Family after insulting her so thoroughly.
Otto Jiang nodded grimly, sharing the same thought. Ever since Terra Su had come to the Jiang Family, every one of his plans had been thwarted by Terra Su. He had long wanted to kick Terra Su out.
Otto Jiang added, “Mother, about that matter…”
He was referring to the plan to switch Emma Jiang’s spot at Tianyue Academy with Liz Jiang.
Madam Jiang’s face darkened as she shook her head, “Now is not the right time. The second branch is in high spirits; acting now would be unwise!”
If they announced the switch at the birthday banquet, Terra Su would surely interfere, possibly even involving Master Mo and others.
They had no choice but to postpone the plan.
Otto Jiang’s eyes, filled with venom, fixed on Terra Su, a hint of murderous intent flashing within, “Once Liz’s matter is settled, I won’t let this brat off easily!”
At this moment, Otto Jiang had already developed a murderous intent towards Terra Su.
If not for Liz’s matter still pending and the Patriarch’s Seal not yet in hand, he would have already taken action against Terra Su.
The guests, satisfied and full, began to take their leave.
Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang stood at the door to see them off, their faces dark and foreboding.
For them, this birthday banquet was anything but pleasant.
For Madam Jiang, it was even more humiliating. She couldn’t stand to stay in the banquet hall for another second and immediately returned to her residence.
Instructor Ouyang from Tianyue Academy, his expression still indifferent, said as he passed Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang on his way out, “Tell Emma Jiang to pack her things. I’ll be leaving for Tianyue Academy in five days.”
Otto Jiang’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly put on a smile, “Understood, I’ll inform her.”
His gaze coldly swept over Emma Jiang in the distance, thinking to himself that the matter of switching the spots was now urgent.
Meanwhile, Terra Su, Sophia Xu, and Emma Jiang returned to their residence.
Sophia Xu carefully took out the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill, marveling, “This is the first time I’ve seen such a precious elixir in my life!”
At this moment, Sophia Xu still felt like she was dreaming. Master Mo had actually given her such a valuable Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill.
“Little Terra, you’re at the golden stage of your cultivation. This Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill is most suitable for you. I’m getting old; it would be a waste for me to take it.” Sophia Xu looked at the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill with a hint of reluctance.
Terra Su smiled, “Auntie, you’re still very young. Besides, this Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill is more suitable for those in their prime or older. We youngsters can’t fully utilize its potency, which would waste such a precious elixir.”
“Really?” Sophia Xu was skeptical.
“Absolutely, Auntie. You should keep this elixir for yourself.” Terra Su smiled. He was mostly telling the truth; the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill was indeed more suitable for those in their prime or older. Besides, Terra Su didn’t really need it.
Sophia Xu finally nodded, happily putting away the Dragon-Tiger Blood Pill.
Then, she hesitated, “At the banquet today, they didn’t mention switching Emma’s spot at Tianyue Academy with Liz.”
Terra Su smiled, “That’s because they changed their minds temporarily, thinking the banquet wasn’t the best time to bring it up.”
Sophia Xu nodded thoughtfully. Given the situation at the banquet, if Otto Jiang and Robert Jiang had mentioned it, Terra Su would have surely embarrassed them.
“But they definitely won’t give up.”
Terra Su said calmly, “They know that as long as I’m in the Jiang Family, I’ll obstruct them.”
Sophia Xu furrowed her brows, thinking for a moment, then exclaimed, “Little Terra, you mean… they’ll try to kick you out of the Jiang Family?”
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