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-ShangriLa's Heaven Floor-

*Munch* *Munch* *Munch* *Slurp* *Slurp*

Inside one of the VIP room, an old man with grey hair devouring dish after dish with the speed of sound.

Eventhough the man was thin, it was like he have botomless pit inside his stomach.

He didn't pay attention to his image either, making people around him felt awkward.

"Grandpa, please eat slowly! I won't get to try anything at this point." A childish voice came from the little girl that was sitting beside the old man.

The little girl have brownish orange hair, and looked really lovely. She is Xiao Ning'er.

"Patriarch Xiao can eat really well." A boy with light purple hair commented while still eating with proper modern table manner.

Yes, the old man was the current patriarch of the Winged Dragon Family, Xiao Yunhai.

"Cough couh, please forgive my lost of composure, little friend Ye Xinghan." Xiao Yunhai embarassedly said.

"That was a normal reaction whenever someone tried these food. You don't have to be overly concerned Patriarch Xiao." Ye Xinghan put down the utensil on his hand, and wiped his mouth with handkerchief.

Then, he looked at Ye Ziyun that was sitting right beside him. She was struggling because she tried to imitate Ye Xinghan's table manner. She couldn't even hold the fork and knife properly.

"Let me help you." Ye Xinghan said to Ye Ziyun, he grab her hands while trying to teach Ye Ziyun how to cut meat perfectly.

Ye Ziyun's face was red in an instant, just like a ripe tomato.

"There, its easy right?" Ye Xinghan smiled and let go of her handshands after cutting the meat to sizable bite for her.

Ye Ziyun nodded and muttered, "Thank you, big brother."

Ye Xinghan only smiled in response, then he asked Xiao Yunhai, "What does Patriarch Xiao think about this restaurant?"

Xiao Yunhai pondered for a bit before saying, "Honestly, although the interior design is different from normal, it is still very pleasing to the eye.

And for me personally, I really love all the food. Especially the heavy flavored one such as Beef Rendang and Chicken Tikka Masala.

The presentation is beautiful as well, and the food order was also carefully thought.

Unless Xiao Yi's brain really dumb, there's no way this kind of restaurant will fail.

For these reason, I have to thank master Ye Xiao to gave us the chance." Xiao Yunhai smiled and slightly bowed his head to Ye Xinghan.

"I will send your regards to my father." Ye Xinghan nodded and cupped his hands. Then, he continued, "While there are some aspect that must be improved, I guess it is barely passable for now."

"Barely passable? Shangri-La is currently the most popular restaurant in Glory City.

I've eaten at Star Restaurant before. The foods and the services there were far worse than here." Xiao Yunhai voiced his disagreement for Ye Xinghan's comment.

'Here it is.' Ye Xinghan thought while squinting his eyes.

"I see, sorry for my conceitedness. But, Patriarch Xiao is not afraid?" Ye Xinghan tried to probe.

"Afraid of what?"

"The one behind Star Restaurant. Sacred Family."

"Sacred Family? Why would I be afraid of them?" Xiao Yunhai asked Ye Xinghan bewilderedly.

"We snatched most of their customers. The whole Glory City only knows that Shangri-La is the Winged Dragon Family's business, not my father." Ye Xinghan straightened his back and supported his head with one of his hands, he was trying to hide his smile with his palm.

"Little friend, let me tell you. Star Restaurant is just one of the numerous business of the Sacred Family. Last time our Winged Dragon Family competed at the clothing production with them, and they didn't do anything funny." Xiao Yunhai patiently explained.

'If its the Sacred Family alone, maybe they will closed their eyes if you aren't going too far. But that's another matter if you harming Dark Guild's interest.' Ye Xinghan silently said in his heart.

"Sacred Family is that kind?" Ye Xinghan asked while trying to act surprised.

"Of course not, they are well known for their arrogance. From kid to elderly people, they are all arrogant prick.

The Snow Wind Family always keep them in check whenever they are trying to do something out of limit like openly oppressing a family and etc." Xiao Yunhai said.

He continued, "Beside, they need to keep their reputation intact. That's why I'm sure even if Star Restaurant make a loss, they have no choice but to suffer in silence."

"And on top of that, I'm the friend of their current acting patriarch, Shen Ming. We were classmates back then." Xiao Yunhai grinned.

"Huh, you are close to him?" Ye Xinghan asked in surprise.

"Quite close, not to the extent of best friend tho." Xiao Yunhai continued, "Do you know why I want to meet you now?"

"Yes." Ye Xinghan nodded, "I heard from Xiao Hei that you are going to do joint adventure with the Sacred Family. But this is really coincidental I think... "

"Little friend, I'm a peak 2 star black gold ranked demon spiritualist on the verge of breaking through.

3 days ago, Shen Ming invited me to ancient ruins from Sacred Empire era. And he told me if we succeded, I'm allowed to choose any treasure inside." Xiao Yunhai said, "Your worries are unfounded. Unless 3 black gold ranked practitioners or Shen Hong personally came, I'm confident to retreat safely."

"If Patriarch Xiao already think so, then I won't say anything." Ye Xinghan helplessly nodded. Then Ye Xinghan took out two porcelains bottle and gave them to Xiao Yunhai. "Patriarch Xiao, please accept it."

"Little friend, what is this?" Xiao Yunhai asked skeptically but still received the bottles

"I have a bad premonition."

"Promise me you will only open them when your life in a great danger."

"This is a second chance."