I'll also work hard to conquer the dungeon today.

Chapter 586, Section 2.1: Tea Tasting
“Shui Qi, Bell, and Fei are all out, so how about... a halftime break?” Dao Lin suggested after some thought.

"It's seven o'clock in the evening now, why don't we continue tomorrow morning?" Horus glanced at his watch and said slowly.

“There are private rooms available here. It starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow. What do you guys think?” Dao Lin nodded, then looked at the others and asked.

“I have no objection.” Moya waved his hand and stood up first, walking to the side to get his room key.

Koya frowned, glanced at Fernana, then stood up, took her room key, and followed Moya out.

The Crown Prince left the meeting room one after another, but Daolin, the one who made the proposal, remained seated and did not move.

After a long while, just as Mu Yegui stood up to leave, Dao Lin got up and walked up to Mu Yegui, asking in a clear voice, "Want to chat?"

With her cool, silver eyes fixed on Dao Lin, Mu Ye Gui didn't speak, but simply nodded in agreement.

Urias stood behind Mu Yegui, his dark orange eyes narrowing slightly, his expression carrying a hint of danger, but he didn't say anything to disturb her, simply following behind Mu Yegui in silence.

As soon as I stepped out the door, I saw Ling Tong coming towards me. Her beautiful face had a faint smile on it, and her long, narrow, golden-orange eyes were slightly upturned. The vermilion at the corner of her eyes was as flamboyant and dazzling as a flame.

"I made tea cakes, would you like some tea?" Ling Tong lowered her eyes and looked at Mu Yegui. Her curled eyelashes fluttered, outlining the alluring beauty mark at the corner of her eye. Her slightly deep and magnetic voice was very captivating and pleasant to the ear.

Mu Yegui looked up at Ling Tong. This was the first time he had taken the initiative to invite her, but she had already agreed to Dao Lin's invitation...

She pondered for a moment, preparing to ask if she could bring Daolin along.

"I want to come too," Dao Lin said promptly.

Ling Tong nodded in agreement.

So the three of them followed Ling Tong toward his room, but Urias stopped just before entering and said, "Master, go ahead, I'll wait for you at the door."

Mu Yegui reached out and patted Urias's head, then followed him inside.

His dark orange eyes stared at the slowly closing door, a hint of coldness flashing in them. Then he crossed his arms and leaned against the doorway, closing his eyes to rest, like a door god.

Upon entering, Daolin was immediately struck by the antique-style decor. He looked slightly surprised, wondering if everyone's room was decorated differently.
Ling Tong led the two to a small tea room marked by a bamboo screen, and then knelt down in front of the table.

The table was set with a variety of tea ceremony utensils that looked extremely complicated, and they looked very professional.

It was only then that Daolin noticed that Ling Tong had taken off her red outer robe and was only wearing a thin white dress embroidered with peonies. Compared to her previous flamboyant and gorgeous appearance, she now looked very aloof and elegant, with an undeniable air of nobility in every gesture.

"Sit down." Ling Tong raised her hand, gesturing for the two to sit down.

Mu Yegui looked down at the two prayer cushions on the ground. She chose one and knelt down on it, her posture extremely standard, as if she had received special training.

"Kneel down... I can't stand the etiquette of the Food Kingdom. My legs will go numb if I sit for too long." Despite saying this, Dao Lin obediently sat down.

Shang Qing brought over three stacks of tea and snacks and placed them in front of the three of them. The tea and snacks were exquisite and very small, almost one bite at a time.

A stack of white, flower-shaped pastries, resembling mooncakes, turned green when cut open, exuding a faint aroma of mung beans.

One layer is pink, like layers of blooming lotus flowers, but the center of the flower is green, with a hint of tea fragrance, which smells very pleasant.

One of the cakes was shaped like a white auspicious cloud, with a hint of yellow in the center, and had a fresh aroma with a unique flavor. Beneath his wide sleeves were perfectly slender hands, which brushed over the cakes one by one, and he said, "The mung bean cake, lotus flower pastry, and Buddha's hand cloud cake made with tea are even better when served with tea."

A kettle was boiling water nearby, emitting a slightly cool atmosphere. Next to the kettle was a very delicate green bamboo utensil.

The small tea room was quiet and elegant, with only the sound of boiling water.

Long, slender fingers lightly touch the white porcelain teapot, and the tea needle is gently placed inside with tea tongs. Then, boiling water is poured into the pot and quickly poured out to rinse the tea.

The delicate fragrance of tea instantly filled the entire tea room.

Her long, dark red hair was tied into a high ponytail and secured with a silver hair crown. The hair cascaded down her shoulders, creating a striking contrast with her white clothes, as dazzling as a burning flame.

A faint smile graced her exquisite face as she intently gazed at the teapot before her. Her slender, white fingertips brushed across the white glaze as she gracefully poured boiling water. The three quick strokes resembled a phoenix nodding, captivating and elegant, exuding a tranquil peace far removed from the hustle and bustle.

When the water level is above the spout, gently brush away the tea dust with the lid, then cover the pot with the lid and pour boiling water over the entire pot.

Mu Yegui had seen Ji Qi make tea for her, but she thought Ling Tong's movements were the most beautiful and elegant.

Everyone knows she likes good-looking people. She can't bring herself to refuse beauties who are both good-looking and have a special charm, just like Ling Tong at this moment.

At least this time she didn't treat him as her reserve food, but truly as an equal, although this thought only flashed through her mind for a second before disappearing.

It's definitely better to keep it as a reserve food; I don't want to give it to others, I want to eat it...

While Mu Yegui was 'dazed,' Ling Tong had already poured the tea from the pot into the fairness cup, and then into the aroma cups, filling them to seven-tenths full.

Ling Tong lightly touched the white porcelain cup with her slender, fair fingers and offered it to the two of them, gesturing for them to enter.

Mu Yegui took the tea and gently rubbed it between his hands before pouring the tea into a tasting cup. He then lowered his head to smell the fragrant tea in the cup.

Hold the teacup with three fingers and sip it slowly in three small mouthfuls.

"It smells so good, completely different from the black tea I usually drink," Dao Lin said in a low voice.

Not only are they different, but the methods of brewing them are also completely different.

He picked up a piece of mung bean cake and savored its delicate texture. Then he took a sip of tea, the aroma of which diluted the sweetness in his mouth, bringing out a completely new sensation.

"What does Daolin want to talk to me about?" Mu Yegui put down his white porcelain teacup and asked softly.

"I almost forgot, have we noticed that our title of Crown Prince has changed?" Daolin paused for a second before speaking.

“My title of Crown Prince has been changed once,” Ling Tong said.

Daolin shook his head and said, "I'm not referring to that. I'm asking if you've checked the Crown Prince title recently and if there's been an additional 'evaluation' item."

Mu Yegui glanced down and then said, "It seems... there really is..."

But when did it appear?
(End of this chapter)