Heavenly Dao Child

Li Xiu moved daintily through the busy market streets, and even if the market area was crowded to the brim she moved with enough grace that she could easily pass through the crowd.

As she moved a scowl began to form on her face while she growled inwardly with anger, 'Those no good friends of mine getting lost in the market and now I will have to find them.'

While she growled in anger at them though she had conveniently forgotten the fact that it was her that got distracted and as a result, she got detached from her group and as such she was lost.

When suddenly she noticed a familiar hair colour, and from looking at the person's back she deduced that it was none other than one of her companions as such she dashed towards with the intent to swat on his head from behind, she neared him raised her hand with the intent to hit him only for her vision to become a blur as she found herself staring up towards the sky as a brief pain shoot through her back.

As her vision return, Li Xu was greeted by the most handsome face she had seen, a face that was matched with a pair of mismatched eyes.

She would have gawked at the face if it were not for the fact that she was reminded of the embarrassing situation she was in.

As such she stood up she spoke in an accusing manner, "You are not Joseph."

The red-haired male simply raised one of his brows as he spoke, "A very astute observation from my assailant."

Li Xiu blushed as she quickly stood up before she spoke with as much dignity a lady of her stature could muster after being flung on her back on the market streets of Kuvosie.

"How dare you treat a lady like that?"

Ryuu snorted as he spoke, "A lady should not try to attack someone from behind."

Li Xu went so red from the embarrassment that she resembled a tomato while a circle small circle seemed to form around them watching their confrontation and from what little Ryuu could pick up the woman that he had just slammed on the ground seemed to be someone from a prominent family, but that was the farthest thing in his mind as he was in a desperate need of some tea.

"Sister Li Xu", a sudden shout drew her attention as a small smile blossomed on her face as a beautiful green-haired woman soon appeared along with a small group of five.

"Sister Xu, where did you ran off to, we were searching for you."

Li Xu let out a sigh as she spoke, "Nothing I was just dealing with this rude ba…", she wheeled around in search of Ryuu before she shouted out in anger, "Where did that oaf run off too."

A loud laughter came from her side drawing her attention as another beauty spoke with mirth in her eyes, "Please Sister Xu it was so hilarious too watch, you thought that red haired person to be brother Joseph and when you went to hit him from behind he simply flipped you and slammed you hard on the ground it was so hilarious to watch."

Li Xu turned red once again as one of the ladies gained an amused smirk on her face as she spoke, "Really, she mistook some for my bother and was slammed on the ground."

Li Xu huffed as she spoke, "Yes, laugh it up, some sisters you were we should be searching for him and teach him a lesson but my sisters are so mean that they are trying to laugh at my misfortune, I will cry from such heart break."

The green-haired woman simply rolled her eyes as she spoke, "Enough of your drama Li Xu, let us move or else we will the 'Thunder Snow Puffer fish, they have only managed to bring it in limited quantity.", she then turned towards one of her companions as she spoke, "Let us move fast sister Jacklin, we have wasted too much time because of miss who was slammed on the ground."

"Oi that was uncalled for."

Jacklin rolled her eyes as she spoke, "Sister we can get revenge later on but now we need to hurry.", with that the rest followed her while Li Xu stewed in anger for a moment before she stomped towards her destination.

Meanwhile, Ryuu followed after Yu Wu, with Yamamoto trailing after him, as she guided him through the streets of Kuvosie, he was glad that Yu Wu was by his side as he was sure that he would have been lost within the maze that was otherwise known as the market of the city.

"Boss, the 'Tipsy Grasshopper' restaurant is the best restaurant that Kuvosie has to offer, it is premiere institution offering spirit food for cultivators and recently I have received the news that they have acquired Thunder Snow Puffer fish."

Yamamoto hummed in deep thought before he spoke, "That is truly a delicacy if they can prepare it properly that is."

Ryuu gave a nod as he spoke, "So true."

Yu Wu simply smirked at them as she spoke, "Believe me when I say this place is heavenly."

Ryuu did not say anything while he g.r.o.a.n.e.d inwardly, 'May be she is right, maybe this place would be heavenly, but the matter is perfectly subjective, and even though I am quite fond of the puffer fish, but after eating food made by my second mistress, any other place feels a bit bland and extremely unappetizing in comparison.'

As they approached the establish the sound of music, as well as the pleasant aroma of food and drink, hit their nostrils, Ryuu watched as people were queuing outside trying to enter the restaurant but as soon as Yu Wu approached the establishment a person in a gaudy dress approached them with a large smile on his face, "Ah, Senior Yu Wu, what a pleasant surprise, how have you been?"

With a pleasant smile on her face, Yu Wu replied back "Owner Serik, I have been fine and you."

"I am well because of your blessings senior, though how may I help you."

"I need three seats preferably a bit more private."

Serik simply gave a nod before he spoke with a bow, "Please, This way please."

With that Serik guided them inside his restaurant while Ryuu noticed that many who had queued up to enter the restaurant sent them a look of envy, with a healthy dose of anger and frustration.

The ambience of the restaurant in comparison to its owner was much more refined, and posh as well, and as they ventured forth Ryuu idly takes note of the people in front of him.

'The staffs are well trained moving with grace and like a well oiled machine.'

Ryuu watched as the owner suddenly had an argument in a hushed tone with one of his staff, a look of annoyance passed through his face which was soon replaced by that of an apologetic smile as he spoke, "I am sorry Senior Yu Wu but it seems that private booths are all filled up already so…"

Yu Wu waved off her hand as she spoke, "No problem even if the private booths are not available there must be some place which would be a bit discreet."

A broad smile once again formed on the owner's face as he spoke, "Of course there is, please follow me."

Serik soon guided them to their seat which was situated on the second floor, the restaurant was build in such a way that the ground floor had a normal sitting arrangement, while the first was more like a balcony with a huge oval hole in the middle through which people could peer down and even further up was the second floor which was not visible, also was the one that held the private booths.

Ryuu took a seat beside the railing from where he could look down at the people sitting on the ground floor, while Yu Wu took a seat by his side and Yamamoto sat directly across him.

Ryuu looked down at the people laughing and chatting while Serik had just finished his chat and was about to leave Ryuu called out to him, "Owner Serik is smoking allowed here."

Serik looked at the red-haired person, a person whom even he a male would call a rather otherworldly handsome, as he gave a stiff nod as he replied back, "Yes, you may Senior Daiost."

As Serik left Ryuu prepared his kiseru and took a puff from it, while Yu Wu wrinkled her nose slightly at the thought of someone smoking so close to her, she would have protested but she had a healthy fear of Ryuu as such she did not say anything though as the fumes of smoke neared her instead of being irritated she felt oddly calm.

"Boss, if I may ask what is it that you are smoking it is quite…"

"Soothing and relaxing right, it is a special concoction that helps to keep one calm and collecting."

Meanwhile, back with Li Xu and her group, they had reached their d.e.s.i.r.ed restaurant and had occupied their respective seats when Li Xu let out a gasp before she spoke with a growl, "That bastard is here."

Seeing the direction she was growling in the rest of her group turned their eyes as more than a few had a prominent blush as one of them spoke with a purr, "Told you he was handsome and …"

Jacklin herself had a small blush as she spoke, "He is rather handsome not to mention he really looks like my brother."