1095: Chapter 667 1095: Chapter 667 When they entered the hall, everyone in the tavern’s hall stared at them, dumbfounded.
Those eating forgot their food, those drinking spilled wine on themselves, and those pouring tea spilled it on the floor!
The shop’s employees and the shopkeeper, upon seeing such esteemed guests arrive, immediately came forward to greet them!
“Young masters, would you like to go to the private room on the second floor?”
Green Ox nodded lightly at them, “A quiet room for us, please.”
“Understood, young master.
Please, follow me upstairs.” The attendant responded with a respectful demeanor and subtly admired the otherworldly poise of these guests.
With them here, even the nearby private rooms would feel lively despite their inherent quietness!
The attendant led the way to the second floor.
Jiang Tang took the lead going up, the wooden staircase creaking only under the attendant’s steps.
Perhaps no one noticed, but this was because the commotion from the people upstairs and downstairs had completely drowned out the sound of their movements and ascent.
As they climbed the stairs, the people on the second floor—whether coming down or hanging around—gathered to watch.
They stopped whatever they were doing, clearly with the purpose of observing these newcomers!
Some were from the private rooms, likely having seen them on the street earlier or heard the noise from below, and now stood by the doorway to catch a glimpse.
Among them were even some daughters of the City Lord; they crowded by the door, peering out!
The pathway to the private rooms on the second floor was narrow to begin with, and these girls blocking the way made it feel even more crowded.
Jiang Tang didn’t spare them a glance, especially those deliberately staring at him.
Naturally, he treated them the same as those foolish girls who bet themselves on petty gambles!
As the attendant led them to a private room, some of the women—who seemed keen on betting on themselves—gazed fixedly at them, even throwing flirtatious glances.
Eryao’s mood soured.
How could the women’s whispered discussions escape his keen hearing?
When he glared angrily at a particularly talkative woman, she misinterpreted it as a sign of interest in her!
“Wow, wow, wow, that handsome man just looked over here!”
“Oh my, oh my, these men look so cool!”
“I think every one of them is dashing and elegant, and they all look so noble!
How can each one be more handsome and graceful than the last?
Oh my, was that wink meant for me?”
“Sigh, meeting such men makes dying worth it!
Oh, to marry such a man, that would be enough.
Today is truly my lucky day—he noticed me!”
“Noticing you?
Please, he was clearly looking at me!
I’m prettier and have a higher status than you, don’t you think?”
“Hehe, handsome, graceful, and noble men like these are a perfect match for someone of my status.
Quickly, go home and tell Father and Mother—we’ll arrange for a marriage proposal!”
Hearing all these shameless remarks from the women, Ye Tian didn’t even need to look to know they were enchanted solely by their appearances!
To him, none of these women could ever hold a candle to Yan Weiwei in his heart.
In simpler terms: ugly, brazen, and even more shameless than the princesses of the Cultivation World’s Imperial Capital!
How could such women ever catch his eye?
They were simply an offense to his vision!
Green Ox, observing these human women, was utterly baffled by their excitement—was this their species’ version of a mating frenzy?
Humans weren’t like his kind, who merely needed to find a mate and that was it.
Not every human could secure a spouse or boldly pursue someone they fancied.
Unlike their species, where stronger Demonic Beasts could love many others unless, like him, they were unable to find or interact with their own kind.
The boldness of these human women perplexed him.
Weren’t women supposed to be shy, reserved—unwilling to openly pursue mates like this?
Could it be that the people in this place were unusually liberated?
They had traveled to many places before, but nowhere had been this “open,” surely not!
Green Ox remembered accompanying Jiang Tang and Ye Tian on missions to civilized areas, although his earlier missions with Eryao had mainly involved flying above and avoiding dealings with humans.
Moreover, they never stayed long in one place; they rarely concerned themselves with matters of romance!
Even though Jiang Tang attracted countless disciples and admirers, he never paid them any mind.
They were, after all, just passing through any given place!
The same went for Ye Tian—his heart wasn’t tied to anyone in these places.
To him, his visits were like being a tourist.
Even now, although many admired them, they didn’t indulge, instead feeling constrained by the attention, thinking they might leave immediately after their meal!
They had no interest in bothersome social interaction.
The attendant arranged for the private room and offered them tea.
Observing that the guests didn’t seem to like the tavern’s tea, there wasn’t much else he could do.
Outside, crowds lingered by the door, their chatter mixing with the lively sounds outside.
Jiang Tang sat by the window, next to a table slightly past the doorway.
Even with the door open, one could see him as the attendant asked them to place their order!
Once they sat, they told the attendant to bring their signature dishes.
While browsing the menu, they picked anything that struck them as unique, wanting to try as many seafood dishes as possible in this water town.
From various seafood preparations to entirely new maritime flavors, there were dishes they had yet to taste!
Each chef had their own style, and each era offered its own culinary methods.
Even two people using the same ingredients might create completely different results.
They relished in enjoying this kind of culinary diversity!
Even the simplest of ingredients could yield memorable delicacies, often found hidden within the bustling streets of the world!
The attendant was delighted after seeing how many dishes they ordered.
Leaving the room, the door shut automatically behind her!
Those lingering outside, who had planned to barge in or strike up a conversation during the lull, realized they couldn’t enter.
Try as they might, the door wouldn’t budge!
To these ordinary people, the likes of these Great Powers could easily keep them at bay with just a glance.
Not to mention, they weren’t here to entertain idle strangers!
The earlier spectacle when they entered had already tested their patience to its limit!
After all, they came to enjoy good food and relax, not to be interrupted by random nobodies!
With their immense abilities, even the simplest formation cast with a mere glance could block ordinary people from entering!
To shut out these mortals?
That was child’s play.
Those outside, realizing they couldn’t push open the door, felt as if the entrance marked the boundary between two worlds, severing their access entirely!
“Hmph, these shameless women!” Eryao muttered irritably.
Jiang Tang merely chuckled, exchanging a look with Ye Tian.
The attention of ordinary people was nothing new to them; during their months in the civilized era, they had been surrounded by gawkers constantly!
In that era, there were far bolder and wilder people, openly confessing love to their idols without hesitation.
Men, women—they declared love when they wanted to.
It was a direct, domineering way of expressing feelings that some people even found attractive!
After all, everyone had the freedom to make their own choices.
Some hearts may have been humble, but they could boldly pursue love however they wished!
For the more domineering types?
They loved who they wanted, when they wanted—today one person, tomorrow another.
Being stared at and critiqued by these women?
It was a fairly ordinary kind of admiration.
Everyone appreciates beauty, whether they’re the lead, a supporting character, or a mere passerby in life’s play!
But when such admiration was directed at them, they just found it unpleasant.
“Are all women this bold?
Tsk tsk, no wonder the master has so many admirers!” Green Ox remarked, adding rare commentary.
To him, the relationships between men and women were nothing more than a novel curiosity.
From his perspective, having no heritage or lineage, emerging into this world alone, there was no such thing as liking or disliking for him.
Perhaps, like Eryao, he was simply a Demon Beast, different from others of his kind.
In their minds, only cultivation mattered; love was nothing but a troublesome concept.
“You two are human now.
How do you feel about being admired and pursued?
If you like, you can always reciprocate!” Jiang Tang, for the first time, teased his two companions.
“Pah!
Pah!
Pah!
Such troublesome creatures!
This handsome gentleman wants no part of it!” Eryao immediately rejected the notion.