“This is a side hall of the East Sea Dragon Palace. It has many exotic flowers and plants, all carefully cultivated by the East Sea Dragon King.”
Ao Luoxi led He Xiuyuan around the Dragon Palace, and during their tour, they could see that the architecture of the Dragon Palace incorporated many unique styles.
Upon closer inspection, it seemed to include construction methods from various schools of thought, which somewhat surprised He Xiuyuan.
This was because these architectural styles should have come from Great Masters of the Mortal Realm. He Xiuyuan had previously seen many buildings that integrated the Concept of the unity of Heaven and man, and he had gained much insight, so he recognized many of them.
“Look at these beams and flying eaves, and this courtyard wall—it looks like a style from the Mortal Realm.”
After a few more careful glances, He Xiuyuan confirmed that it was indeed the architectural style of the Mortal Realm.
“The buildings within the Dragon Palace are indeed all from Great Masters of the Mortal Realm, but they also received a lot of inspiration from us.”
“For example, the Dragon figures in the Human Race were only able to be carved so lifelike because we had contact with them back then.”
“Besides that, Mr. He, don’t you think this courtyard wall is winding and irregular, and aren't the glazed tiles on this courtyard wall like Dragon scales?”
Ao Luoxi was very clear about the matters here, and at this moment, she began to explain in detail.
He Xiuyuan listened, looked at the courtyard wall, and after a brief thought, quickly reacted, “So that’s how it is…”
As for the courtyard wall, it was very winding and twisting. If one were to look at it quickly, it would appear like the back of a Dragon, truly wondrous.
Ao Luoxi saw He Xiuyuan’s expression and knew that He Xiuyuan had figured it out, so she smiled immediately.
“Looking at the architecture here, it seems to also incorporate a trace of that Great Master’s Concept.”
He Xiuyuan looked at the architectural complex in front of him, thinking of how these Great Masters particularly liked to incorporate the Concept of the unity of Heaven and man, and he couldn’t help but say a sentence.
However, He Xiuyuan couldn’t yet perceive what Concept was integrated here.
“Oh, is that so?”
Upon hearing this, Ao Luoxi looked around but didn’t see anything. “What Concept is it?”
As Ao Luoxi spoke, she kept looking around but still didn’t feel anything.
He Xiuyuan was about to say something when he heard celestial music playing not far away.
Hearing the celestial music, Ao Luoxi frowned, then said helplessly to He Xiuyuan, “Let’s go, the Dragon Palace is about to start its banquet.”
He Xiuyuan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, a look of anticipation on his face. “Then let’s go. I’m quite curious about what the East Sea Dragon Palace’s banquet is like.”
Ao Luoxi turned to look at He Xiuyuan upon hearing this. Seeing his serious expression, full of anticipation for the banquet, she sighed inwardly.
She wondered where her father had met this extraordinary person.
Thinking of this, Ao Luoxi shook her head inwardly but still led He Xiuyuan forward.
A moment later, the two arrived at the main entrance of the palace, then ascended the jade steps, and in another moment, they entered the main hall.
At this moment, the main hall was already filled with many aquatic demons, making it particularly lively.
These aquatic demons either held large pincers in their hands, had fish tails for their lower bodies, or only had slightly human-like faces on their heads. Even the young Dragons inside had Dragon horns on their heads and Dragon scales on their cheeks.
As a result, He Xiuyuan, being the only Human Race member there, seemed somewhat out of place.
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan paused only slightly before walking in very naturally.
This… Where should I seat Mr. He?
Upon entering, Ao Luoxi’s gaze immediately swept around. However, the front seats were already occupied by elders, and further back were some juniors brought by those elders.
Even further back, the seats were taken by various demons with considerable Dao cultivation.
She had arrived a bit late with He Xiuyuan, and she really didn’t know where to arrange a seat for He Xiuyuan.
He Xiuyuan also noticed this scene. His eyes swept around and he saw a seat in the back, near a corner of the main hall.
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan’s eyes lit up. He had come here primarily to taste the delicacies, and if he could be in a corner, that would be even better, as it wouldn’t attract attention from the demons.
Seeing this, He Xiuyuan pointed to the corner and asked, “Is that corner taken?”
“This… That corner is a bit too secluded. Mr. He, you want to sit there?”
After all, he was on equal terms with her father; how could he sit in such a secluded spot?
He Xiuyuan waved his hand upon hearing this. “Hey, it’s just a seat. Why be so particular? Besides, I prefer quiet. Since no one is there, I’ll sit there.”
After speaking, He Xiuyuan walked directly over.
Ao Luoxi was stunned by this, a helpless expression appearing on her face, and she could only let He Xiuyuan do as he wished.
Meanwhile, at the very front of the main hall, several young Dragons, seeing that the Mortal next to Ao Luoxi had left, immediately waved to Ao Luoxi, signaling her to come to the front.
Ao Luoxi saw them and was somewhat unwilling to go, but she could only walk over.
“Where is Little Friend He?”
Upon arriving, Ao Qing’s gaze swept around, not seeing He Xiuyuan, and he asked with some curiosity.
“Mr. He went to sit in that corner.”
Ao Luoxi immediately replied upon hearing this.
Ao Qing’s expression darkened slightly upon hearing this. “Nonsense! How can Little Friend He sit in such a secluded spot?”
As he spoke, he was about to get up and bring He Xiuyuan over; he had intended for He Xiuyuan to sit beside him.
“Mr. He said he prefers quiet…”
Seeing her father’s demeanor, Ao Luoxi explained helplessly.
Ao Qing paused upon hearing this. Since his daughter had said so, he thought for a moment and could only nod.
If He Xiuyuan truly preferred quiet, that spot was indeed suitable for him. Moreover, with aquatic demons all around, He Xiuyuan, not knowing them, wouldn’t be comfortable staying closer to the front.
Thinking this, Ao Qing no longer insisted.
“Hey, he’s just a Mortal. Sitting in that corner is enough. Why is Uncle Ao so concerned?”
A young Dragon nearby also said with a chuckle.
“Yes, at occasions like this, it’s really for us, our kinsmen, to gather and chat, to strengthen our bonds. It’s indeed not good to have an outsider come to the front.”
The young Dragons spoke as if it were a matter of course.
Ao Luoxi rolled her eyes as she listened. While what they said was true, it would be even better if these guys said fewer preachy things… “It’s starting already?”
He Xiuyuan had just sat down when a maid approached with a wine pot and poured him some fine wine.
Although somewhat surprised that He Xiuyuan seemed to be a Human Race member, since He Xiuyuan was seated there, the aquatic maid diligently and responsibly attended to him.