Gong Mengbi hosted a banquet, and Fatty Kang, whether intentionally or unintentionally, used pyrotechnics to highlight the entire banquet.
This is true whether it is a day banquet or a night banquet.
The deliciousness of the food is not only secondary, but more importantly, the strong atmosphere of the world in it.
Maybe it’s the aroma of meat buns floating in the market in the morning, maybe it’s the sweetness of honey during the festive season, maybe it’s the taste of a bowl of chicken soup stewed by my mother.
These tastes are very novel experiences for monsters who have not been around much in the human world.
For my friends who were once humans and later became ghosts, it is a very long-lasting memory that will never fade.
This is true for the three sisters, and it is also true for Yu He and the Bian brothers.
Gong Mengbi sat with him, Fatty Kang cooked, and Mr. Xiang served the dishes.
Because they were Yin officials and were personal friends with Gong Mengbi, neither Fatty Kang nor Mr. Xiang sat down at the table.
In fact, they couldn't finish the meal during the day.
Only Gong Mengbi deliberately restrained himself, knowing that there would be another show in the evening, so he kept his stomach full.
As they exchanged cups and cups, they exchanged some information about the underworld and talked about recent troubles.
It wasn't until the dishes were on the table that the three of them sighed: "Fox Club has talented people around him. This is a fairy chef."
Yu He said: "I haven't tasted this taste for hundreds of years. Thanks to you, it reminds me of many past events."
Originally, it was not about business matters, but about personal affairs. On the contrary, it was easier to draw closer to each other.
Halfway through eating, the three of them suddenly trembled, and their faces became solemn in unison.
Yu He looked at the food on the table and said, "What a pity."
"Fox Club, Yue Mansion has summoned us, we have to leave."
Gong Mengbi was startled, because this time had been agreed upon before. If it was not during official business hours, theoretically he would not receive tasks from his superiors.
But now Yu He and the Bian brothers have been summoned, one civilian official and two military attachés, it seems like something big happened again in the underworld.
Gong Mengbi said solemnly: "Official matters are important, let's talk some other time."
The three of them apologized deeply, agreed to meet again next time, and then disappeared into the Moon Tower.
Xiang Jun was bringing in the next dish. When he saw that the three people were missing, he asked, "They left? The food is not to your liking?"
Gong Mengbi was slightly worried and said, "It's a summons from the underworld. Maybe something happened."
They had no choice but to take away what they had eaten, invite Fatty Kang to come to the table, and the three of them continued to sip on the dishes that had been prepared.
While eating and drinking, Fatty Kang said, "Brother Xian, I'm going to take Xiao Yi'er to Jinhua."
Gong Mengbi was stunned for a moment, put down the chopsticks in his hands, and asked, "Why are you going to Jinhua?"
Fatty Kang said: "In the prosperous land of Jinhua, I want to open a restaurant there so that little Yi'er can practice his skills."
"Those who come from all over the world must conquer it with their craftsmanship. Tasteful food cannot be achieved behind closed doors. It requires constant experience and consideration, and a clear understanding of the place and the people in order to make good dishes."
Gong Mengbi nodded and said: "Brother is right, but wait a few more days, I have something to give to Xiao Yi'er."
Fatty Kang was not in a hurry to leave. He wanted to teach his disciples, not to leave.
If it weren't for the fact that the apprentice needed teaching, what would be wrong with staying in Mengyue Tower? There were several female foxes dedicated to serving him.
Xiang Jun said: "Why don't you take me with you?"
"Ah?" Fatty Kang was dumbfounded.
Xiang Jun said: "I rarely leave Longpan Mountain. I occasionally wander around the human world to learn human language and human form. I am not as well-informed as you. If I want to reach the sixth level of cultivation, I cannot stay in Xiangzhu Ridge. You have to meet more people before you have the opportunity to appreciate the wonders of the spirit. Since you are very familiar with the human world, why not take me with you?"
Fatty Kang thought carefully and said, "But I am a cook and I want to open a restaurant. What are you doing with me?"
Xiang Jun also acted on a whim. Thinking of this, he also sighed and said: "Yes, I made you miserable on a whim."
Gong Mengbi laughed: "Why don't you ask me, sister?"
"Ah?" Xiang Jun looked at Gong Mengbi.
Fatty Kang nodded repeatedly: "Ask him. Ask him. Even though he is not very capable, he still manages nearly a hundred foxes."
Xiangjun asked: "Little fox, do you have any ideas?"
Gong Mengbi said: "If my sister looks like this and she becomes a cook, I'm afraid she will cause trouble. But if she becomes a witch, that's a different story."
"Witch?" Xiang Jun lowered his head and thought.
Gong Mengbi continued: "I have an envoy under my command who is a magic witch. I come into contact with countless religious sects and nine schools. If my sister is interested, I can ask her to take you with her. Then I will pretend to be a witch under the guise of a god. Yes, I’m not afraid of being coveted.”
In this world where demons and gods are manifested, you cannot be a witch without any ability.
And ordinary people have always been frightened and afraid of characters like witches, so having this name is a certain convenience.
Xiang Jun was moved, but he still said: "Let me think about it first. I don't deal with people very much, so I might not be a good witch."
Gong Mengbi smiled and said: "This is even simpler. As long as you pretend that it is raised by ghosts and gods and has no ordinary affairs, and find two people to help take care of it, you can win people's trust more."
This set of rhetoric made Xiangjun look at him deeply and said: "Sure enough, a fox is a fox."
Gong Mengbi made a gesture of silence.
Xiangjun sighed: "Okay, then I'll listen to you."
Gong Mengbi said: "But there are really few people here in Wuning County. If my sister listens to the rules, she can go to Jinhua with her brother and we can take care of each other."
Fatty Kang agreed readily this time: "This is the way to go."
Traveling in this mortal world has its advantages and disadvantages.
Fatty Kang's path of spiritual practice is obviously closely related to the fireworks of the world, so it is necessary for him to join the world.
But Xiangjun is different. She was born on the earth, grew up in the mountains, learned from nature, and has natural simplicity and wildness.
If she joins the world, it is really not certain whether it will be good or bad.
Gong Mengbi made this suggestion precisely because witches are among ghosts and gods, and they are close to people, but there is a certain distance between them. It is a very suitable position for spectators. You can see all kinds of things going on without having to get involved in them.
I don’t know if this is useful, but it is indeed a little thought and suggestion from Gong Mengbi.
Yu He and the others left, leaving Gong Mengbi and the others to have a drink, which was a very interesting time.
But soon, Gong Mengbi knew the reason for their hurried departure.
Because the holiday was over, the foxes who were hanging out in the city returned to the Fox Courtyard and brought back a piece of news - the emperor passed away.
When the emperor dies, it is a national mourning.
The city gods all made symbolic gestures to show their respect.
Gong Mengbi was horrified: "Dead?"
A few months ago, at the inauguration ceremony of the Shou Yue Tower, Meng Hua and Wen Mengchun of the Yinlong Sect accidentally broke in and talked about the emperor at that time.
As the old emperor got older, he had thoughts of immortality and worshiped monks and Taoists in the hope of extending his life with secret methods and elixirs.
At that time, I had not heard of any illness in the emperor, but he was just a little older.
How long had it been before he died?
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