Chapter 148 Sending the Immortal Venerable to Break the Army
That night, Mu Shuangqiu soaked in the talisman and washed her whole body with medicinal bath.
Fang Ping, on the other hand, was entertained by the head of the Mu family and had a meal at the Jiuqing Jade Tower, the first building in Qingzhou, to catch the wind and wash away the dust, and fulfill his host's heart.
Although Jiuqingyu is called the first building in Qingzhou, it only has one floor, and this floor alone is far beyond the reach of other restaurants.
It occupies an average area and can accommodate at most 200 guests for a meal. However, the surrounding breeding farms, hunting grounds, and kitchens are extremely large and can accommodate tens of thousands of people.
Jiuqingyu does not accept ordinary people, only dignitaries are allowed in, and the fine wines and dishes are all first-class.
According to legend, the half-finished dish thrown out by Jiu Qingyu can be sold in other restaurants for a high price of one hundred taels of silver.
Where there is demand, there will be a market. After hearing the news, many outsiders came to Jiuqingyu to dispose of unwanted leftovers and resell them to other restaurants.
Gradually, an industrial chain was formed, and the group of people who resold leftover food were called "lickers."
It is said that the licker who was the first to discover the business opportunity has already opened three shops in Qingzhou and became a small boss.
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"Qingmu Sword Immortal, this is the highest-level banquet in Qingzhou. If there is anything wrong with the hospitality,
"No matter what, I asked them to change it on the spot to improve the quality."
Mr. Mu said cheerfully, his words sincere.
Fang Ping smiled:
"It's good enough."
Qingzhou is indeed a commercial center and the richest city in the world.
The prosperity of business has led to rapid economic circulation, and the consumption and entertainment industry far exceeds that of other towns. In terms of spending time, drinking, drinking, and enjoying life, Tianqi cannot compare with Qingzhou.
No wonder Mu Shuangqiu fell into despair.
"That's good, as long as the Sword Immortal is satisfied," Mr. Mu smiled, "It's just that Jiu Qingyu didn't accept the reservation, which is a bit neglectful. Please forgive me.
"The dishes will be ready for a while, please let the Sword Immortal play a song."
Mr. Mu raised his head, and there was wonderful music everywhere in the building, and the atmosphere took on a new look.
The layout of Jiuqingyu pays attention to three-six-nine ways and Feng Shui, and was designed by the Gong Jian family.
Around the periphery, there are four lower-class casual seats, surrounded by clusters of luminous stone flowers, which can drive away the fire in the heart. There are sixteen tables in total.
Separated by ancient nanmu railings, three feet inward, and separated by swimming fish, it is called the middle position. There are twelve Eight Immortal Tables in total. The terrain is slightly higher than the former. It is surrounded by water gates, and the air is smooth and refreshing.
Inside, there is the auspicious banquet where Fang Ping and the Mu family are sitting. The terrain is slightly higher than two feet. There is an eight-meter-long table with twelve legs, carried by a unicorn fire phoenix, which is the sign of auspicious blue sky.
Linjiao Fengkou is equipped with external circulation air ducts. No matter what the temperature is, the upper-class seats always maintain a pleasant temperature.
The upper-class tables are often vacant, and most wealthy businessmen choose the Eight Immortals or Four Immortals tables. It is rarely full in a year, but today it was due to the appearance of the Mu family and the Qingmu Sword Immortal.
Fang Ping opening:
"Master Mu, this job will cost a lot of money, right?"
The latter shook his head slightly:
"A little money is nothing."
Nine green jade superior tables cost a thousand taels of gold per night, and do not include dishes and other services, only the "location".
Although the first floor of Qingzhou has announced that it does not accept reservations, if Mr. Mu requests it, the rules will not be a problem at all.
But if the venue is reserved, will the other businessmen in Qingzhou know about the relationship between the Mu family and the Qingmu Sword Immortal?
Mr. Mu knows better than anyone how to maximize the benefits of a meal.
Soon, the waiters climbed up with silver plates and jade covers and placed the dishes on the table one by one.
Fang Ping has never seen these dishes before, and the middle and lower class guests have also rarely seen them. They all can't help but look up at the auspicious banquet, yearning for it.
Mr. Mu had a smile in his eyes:
"Please wait a moment, Sword Immortal. There is another gift."
"Okay," Fang Ping nodded and waited.
As Master Mu raised his hand, the style of the music in the building suddenly changed.
The sound of the left zither is fast and rapid, the sound of the right drum is chest-shattering, the strings of the front zither are like hammering, and the sound of the rear flute is far away.
The fat-bellied wealthy businessman sitting at the Eight Immortals Table was startled, and suddenly felt that the food on the table no longer tasted good:
"The Mu family is still rich."
"Master, could this be..."
"It's the Nine Heavens Auspicious Trap. You'll know it by listening to the sound," the head of the family said. "The last time I saw this thing was when the third son of the Mu family came of age."
At the Four Immortals table, a jade merchant and foreign businessmen had a meal together to celebrate the successful cooperation.
Among them, the businesswoman from Jinling City expressed doubts:
"It's a good song, why does it suddenly become passionate? Is it necessary to play the drums just to have a meal?"
"I don't know, but it looks like it's an activity of the Mu family?"
A local jade dealer explained:
"Everyone, this is the Nine Heavens Auspicious Set, the highest standard meal gift of Nine Sapphire.
"This is also my first time seeing you. I'm lucky today."
The businesswoman frowned:
"Is this meal...very expensive? Is it so rare?"
"Well, I've spent all my money, so I can only buy one. If one day I can't live anymore, I must buy one before I die.
"After making a lifetime of money, you can't wrong yourself."
Said the local jade merchant drama.
After hearing this, the other three people immediately paid attention to it and looked at the auspicious banquet, wondering what kind of meal ceremony it was.
Not only this table, but the sixteen, fourteen and eighteen immortals all stopped their mouths and stood on their chopsticks, looking at the highest table.
The next moment, the drumming suddenly stopped, and when it started again, the rhythm was several times more intense than before.
At the same time, the Nine Heavens Auspicious Set entered the market.
A long dragon composed of thirty-six people walked around the venue, crossed the fish pond, climbed on the fire phoenix, and handed thirty-six excellent dishes to the auspicious table.
A voice shouted:
"The first level of auspiciousness in the Nine Heavens, the eight-limbed soft fish from the North Sea Abyss! With the accompanying four-grade seaweed, nudibranch, colorful spot shrimp, and heavy-clawed crab!"
A dish of eight-claw seafood is served on the table, which is full of freshness and makes people's mouths full of food.
"The second level of nine-day auspiciousness, snow eagles never fall from the Kunlun Snow Mountains! With the accompanying four-grade snow, antelope, snow rabbit, and fox ears!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a whole legless bird was served, along with four side dishes.
"The third level of nine-day auspiciousness, the pangolin ball armor on the top of Nanyan! With the four companions: armadillo, food beast, qiongtang, and truffle!"
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A total of nine important dishes are served on the table, all accompanied by four side dishes, which symbolizes the meaning of the ninety-fourth movement in the abyss, saying that the dragon is about to take off, and it is about to reach the nine heavens, second only to the ninety-fiveth supreme position.
In fact, if it weren't for Tianqi, Jiu Qingyu would really like to add an extra side dish.
Every level of auspiciousness and food alone are rare in the world. Catching, transporting, and raising them all require a lot of effort, and are not something ordinary people can enjoy.
Fang Ping opening:
"Master Mu is interested."
"It is the proper etiquette to entertain the Sword Immortal," Mr. Mu said, still smiling. "If the Sword Immortal is auspicious, the Mu family will prosper forever."
Fang Ping moved his chopsticks. Every time he swallowed, the other guests' throats began to roll.
They all looked up and looked at each other, unable to eat at all. The whole Nine Green Jade Palace was filled with the fragrance of 'auspicious auspicious packages'. In comparison, the delicacies on the tables of the Four Immortals and Eight Immortals were like chaff.
The businesswoman from before asked with envy in her eyes:
"How many taels of silver does this Nine Heavens Auspicious Set cost?"
"How can you pay for it with all the money?" the local jade dealer shook his head and smiled, "The highest gift of nine sapphires is a set of one hundred thousand taels of gold. The emperor always pays this price when he comes.
"In addition to these delicacies, there are also some hidden services that we cannot see."
"too exaggerated......"
The three people at the same table smacked their lips and gave up the idea of having a show. In a VIP venue, the most unbearable thing is to watch others pretend to be rich.
But this time... forget it.
Fang Ping put down his chopsticks and smiled cryptically:
"The delicacies are exquisite and fragrant like fairy grass. This is the ultimate meal gift. It's really good.
"It would be better if it wasn't poisonous."
The head of the Mu family was shocked.
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ps: The original book has very little description of Qingzhou, so I created it myself. I have never watched the TV series, only read the novel. The name of Mu Chunfeng’s eldest brother has not appeared, so I made one up. If there is a role for him in the TV series, his name will appear.