With the two entering the banquet hall, the originally low whispers within gradually gathered into a noticeable wave of discussion.
Under the light of the lamps, it seems that each blooming flower is listening to these discussions.
"Look at that, that is the night Míxiéshén? The legend says he is evil and cruel, cold and indifferent. Seeing him today, it seems to be quite different from what the legends say."
A flower fairy, dressed in colorful robes and holding a basket of flowers, whispered to her sister beside her.
His eyes were full of curiosity and reverence.
"Yes, what's even stranger is why he would cover his face with mist? I've heard that his appearance is unparalleled, even more handsome than Qi Yuan Shenjun. I wonder if it's true or not."
"Of course it's true, many sisters have seen it. It's said that upon returning, the Peony Fairy even fell ill with love disease."
A peach fairy whispered, looking at the peony fairy who was staring fixedly at Yè Míng from a distance, covering her mouth with a smile, as if on purpose and unintentionally.
Immortal cultivators all have excellent hearing. Not to mention that those present are all gods.
The Peony Fairy was not far away, and upon hearing the Peach Fairy's words, her jade-like face turned crimson instantly. She cursed the Peach Fairy for her loose tongue, for she had dared to say such things in public.
What would the Flower God and Yè Míngshén think of herself if they had heard this?
She gave a sly stare to the Peach Fairy, whose mouth was as loose as a sieve.
The Peach Fairy, seeing the Peony Fairy staring at her with a guilty smile, knew that she had said the wrong thing.
She didn't pursue the topic any further and instead turned to other subjects, trying to ease the awkwardness.
"I used to think the Flower God and Duke Chu Yuan were a perfect match. But now, seeing the Flower God with the Demon God, they look quite compatible together as well."
Upon hearing this, the other flower fairies nodded in agreement.
"That's true. Duke Chu Yuan was like the wind brushing through the jade tree, snow enveloping the jade robe. Unfortunately, that was the snow lotus at the summit of Yunshan Mountain, cold and selfish, heartless and thin-skinned, hurting anyone who touched it. Neither the Flower God nor ordinary women like Jiang Wanrou have received good outcomes."
"Indeed, though Yè Míngshén is charming and unbridled, he seems bad but he has deep affection for the Flower God. In the past, when the Flower God was forced into the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons by Duke Chu Yuan and almost had his divine meridians severed, Yè Míngshén was so angry for her beauty that he fought a battle that shook the heavens and earth, making the sun and moon dim. So powerful, domineering, and handsome—who wouldn't like him? I don't know about others, but I think as long as a man knows how to protect women, he's a good man, no matter if he's good or bad."
The other flower fairies whispered about the differences between Duke Chu Yuan and Yè Míngshén, and they felt that Yè Míngshén was more suitable for the Flower God.
The Peony Fairy listened to her sisters' discussions, feeling her heart sink even more.
She gazed at the figure of Yè Míngshén veiled in mist, and sighed to herself in her heart.
She knew that her affection would remain a one-sided infatuation with no outcome.
There was also a lotus fairy who shared the same thought; ever since Yè Míng entered the banquet hall, her gaze had never left him.
Even if she couldn't see his face clearly, she still stared fixedly at him.
At that moment, Yu Yao and Yè Míng were seated at the main table, so they naturally heard the fairies' discussions.
She gently turned her head towards Yè Míng, a smile in her eyes, "It seems they all think we're quite a match."
Yè Míng's lips curled into a slight smile, revealing a hint of sinister charm, "It is indeed natural. The Demon God and you were meant to be together from the start."
Yu Yao let out a light tsk-tsk sound of laughter, and her heart was filled with sweetness.
Yè Míng may sometimes be arrogant and unrestrained, but his feelings for her are genuine.
The Peony Fairy looked at the expressions of the two on the main seat and her expression became increasingly dim. She began to drink alone in silence.
What is it to fall in love at first sight? She realized the taste of it today, and it turns out to be bitter.
The atmosphere in the banquet hall grew more and more intense as the night deepened.
The fairies' chatter gradually quieted down, replaced by the melodious music that echoed throughout the hall.
Colorful petals fell from the sky, creating a dreamlike scene.
Yu Yao slowly swept the audience, opened her red lips, and spoke with a gentle and powerful voice: "Gentle friends, it is indeed a blessing for the flower world to gather here today. Although Yè Míngshén's name carries an evil connotation, his heart is filled with great righteousness. He has shared in the storms and hardships with me, showing deep love and affection. I hope that you can put aside your preconceived notions and treat him with sincerity."
After speaking, applause erupted throughout the hall, and the flower fairies nodded in agreement.
Yè Míngshén may have love and righteousness, and he is also very good to the Flower God, but because of his notorious name of cunning and cruel nature, and because he resides in such a terrifying place as the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons, people still feel afraid to get close to him.
Having heard the Flower God's words, people feel a lot more at ease.
Yè Míng, although he didn't show his true face, the steady and powerful strength emanating from his whole body already garnered people's respect.
At the banquet, there were fine foods and exquisite wines, with songs and dances bringing joy and peace.
Madame Flower specially arranged the most exquisite dance performance in the flower realm. The petals danced with the wind, the colored ribbons flew, and the fairy music floated.
The entire banquet hall seemed to transform into a dreamlike fairyland.
The flower fairies drank, chatted, and occasionally glanced at the Flower God and Yè Míngshén seated at the main table.
At the head table, Yè Míng looked at the abundant delicious dishes before him, shook his head slightly, and saw that the table was filled with flowers, herbs, and vegetables, all served in small dishes. Is this feeding rabbits?
There are also those pastries, although the dishes look exquisite, they are small and can be finished in one bite. There is no meat, just vegetables and flowers made into pastries.
If it wasn't for knowing that most of the fairies in the flower realm were female and understanding that this is how they treat guests in the fairy world, he would have misunderstood and thought he was being neglected.
Although he was thoroughly unimpressed, he did not show it; he merely drank and did not touch a single dish.
Yu Yao saw him only drinking and not eating any of the delicious dishes in front of him, and a glance at the dishes on his table made her instantly understand the reason.
He might not like them, but she actually doesn't either. It's not that they're bad-tasting; it's just too light. She prefers bold flavors, like spicy foods.
"Such light and elegant dishes, have you always eaten this way before?"
Yè Míng took a sip of Bǎihuāniào and pointed to the vegetables in front of him with his chin, turning to her and asking with a sidelong glance.
According to his understanding, Yáo'er has quite a heavy taste preference, especially during their travels in the mortal world, she particularly loved the hot pot, brushing beef and lamb and so on, bright red, spicy and fragrant, often eating until her mouth was dripping with oil.
It might not look very appealing, but it is full of the warmth and vitality of everyday life, and it's very tasty.
Upon hearing this, Yu Yáo's face froze for a moment, and she doesn't know how to respond to this.
She is also the first time in the flower realm, although she has been transported into the original host's body, her taste buds naturally differ from those of the original host.
She coughed dryly and made a casual excuse: "In the past, I was always busy with cultivation and didn't pay much attention to my culinary desires. Besides, I hadn't descended to the mortal realm back then, so I didn't know that mortal cuisine was so delicious. It's much better than these dishes that look exquisite and beautiful but are actually tasteless."
Yè Míng nodded slightly in understanding after hearing Yu Yáo's words. He took another sip of the wine and his eyes revealed a touch of nostalgia, "The mortal delicacies indeed have a unique taste. When we have the chance, let's go to the mortal realm and enjoy them properly."
Yu Yáo smiled and nodded, "Alright, but not so soon. We've just returned; we should stay for a while."
After speaking, she changed the topic, "You can wait for a while. If you really can't adjust to it, after the banquet is over, I will have someone prepare some of your favorite foods for you."
Yè Míng listened to this and raised his corners of his mouth slightly, smiling indulgently and sinisterly: "Yáo'er, it's you who understands me."
At this moment, although the flower fairies around them couldn't hear their conversation, they couldn't help but speculate in their hearts upon seeing the change in Yè Míng's expression.
The Peony Fairy watched the interaction between Yè Míng and Yu Yáo and felt another wave of disappointment in her heart.
The lotus fairy also sighed lightly and quietly took back her gaze.
The banquet continued, and although Yè Míng was not satisfied with the food, he endured and stayed seated there for Yu Yao's sake.
Yu Yáo was also similar; in fact, she didn't enjoy attending such banquets either. They were boring and uninteresting.
Especially the Peony Fairy and the Lotus Fairy, their eyes seemed to be glued to Yè Míng, and they hadn't taken their gazes off him for the entire duration. They were infatuated with him.
It made her feel incredibly uncomfortable in her heart.
