ntial backing, he received Wan's call with enthusiasm and readily agreed to assist after hearing what Wan needed help with.In his mind, it couldn’t be a big deal for a small police station. How could...Chapter 619: Li Family Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant

Xiao Yu and the others came to a row of cars parked in the parking lot, which had been arranged by the Wang family beforehand, just in case someone needed a car.

The Wang family was not only one of the prominent families in the cultivation world but also had significant influence in both business and politics. After all, over several hundred years of lineage inheritance, they had countless collateral branches. As practitioners of Qimen (a traditional Chinese divination technique), acquiring wealth was not difficult for them. Therefore, they prepared more than twenty cars at the resort to be used by those attending the gathering.

Such arrangements clearly indicated how seriously the Wang family took this gathering. Although Wang Haichuan looked down on these young people, the Wang family could not ignore them; after all, there were only a few years left for them to live and their descendants would have to interact with these people.

The drivers in these cars were also arranged by the Wang family from some collateral branches' younger generations. After all, it was unsuitable for outsiders to know about their conversations. Moreover, the Wang family hoped that everyone could befriend these people from their collateral branches and bind them to the interests of the Wang family.

Furthermore, this kind of arrangement wasn't unique to the Wang family alone but was standard practice among all prominent families. Knowing how few were in the cultivation world, every family would make appropriate overtures towards each other; fortunately, no conflicts had yet occurred between any of them.

"Hello everyone! I am Wang Haiyang from the Wang Family. Where are you heading I will be your driver and guide today!" After Xiao Yu and the others got into a car, the driver, a young man in his twenties, turned around to ask when he saw them get in.

"Li Family, Li Zongyuan."

"Wang Jie."

"Zhang Ling."

"Xiao Yu."

Upon hearing the introductions from this person, Xiao Yu and the others also introduced themselves. Their introductions had a distinction: generally speaking, those with family backgrounds would add their family name before their given names, while those without such affiliations would only state their names. This was because some lineages were secret, and core secrets should not be revealed to outsiders.

"Great, great! Hello everyone. We will all have to look out for each other from now on!" Upon hearing Xiao Yu and the others introduce themselves, this young man from the Wang family nodded respectfully in greeting.

Though he seemed very humble, Xiao Yu could see a hint of pride deep in his eyes. In fact, this person held some disdain for Xiao Yu and the others. After all, their family was now almost considered the most powerful one in the cultivation world, which elevated their status accordingly.

Even though they were from collateral branches, being Wang Family members gave them the right to feel proud. Moreover, these people came from small families or single-lineage cultivators who had been left alone after their lineages ended.

They knew their mission, so they tried their best to put on a friendly face and integrate with Xiao Yu and the others.

The arrogance in their eyes was not only noticed by Xiao Yu, but also observed by the other three. However, none of them said anything, considering it appropriate.

In the world of Qimen cultivation, power is respected above all else. Among these people, the largest family with cultivators would have just a few members, while the Wang Family had over twenty. Moreover, their elders were only at the middle stage of Qi Condensation, whereas large families like the Wangs almost always boasted individuals in the later stages of Qi Condensation.

Furthermore, clans like Li Shiqing's might have most of their members abroad, but they are still part of China’s cultivation world. The Li Family has a long lineage, but due to early severe setbacks, there are currently only around seven cultivators in the family.

Moreover, nobody outside the Li Family knows its origins; after all, with such weak power, learning about their lineage might cause other families to covet their cultivation techniques. After all, the methods of Judge Cai's sworn brothers would be highly attractive to them.

Furthermore, these members of China’s cultivation world only know that Li Shiqing is the sole representative of the Li Family, and they are unaware that there are other cultivators from the Li Family abroad. This was a secret arrangement made by the Li Family for the sake of their family lineage.

It was precisely due to the grandeur of the Wang Family that even the disciples from one branch of this large family carried an air of arrogance which they could accept.

"Haha, Brother Wang, you're being too polite! We are not familiar with Sichuan's interior and all places we visit will be at your discretion!" Upon hearing Wang Haiyang’s courteous remarks, the others also spoke politely in response.

“Ha ha, okay then. Since everyone is now brothers, there's no need to be so polite. So shall I take charge of today's arrangements” After listening to what Liu Zongyuan and others had said, Wang Haiyang chuckled as he asked this question. Although it was a query, his demeanor clearly indicated that the decision was already made.

No one objected to this, and Xiao Yu did not care either, so he continued looking out of the window after getting into the car.

"What's wrong Do you have any suggestions" Upon seeing everyone speaking politely to him while only Xiao Yu remained silent, staring at the scenery outside the vehicle, Wang Haiyang couldn't help but ask with a hint of displeasure on his face.

“Haha, no suggestions. Wherever we go is fine for me! I'm here for the first time and am naturally drawn to the beauty around me!” Xiao Yu could hear the subtle dissatisfaction in Wang Haiyang's tone and responded with a light chuckle as he turned back to reply.

Xiao Yu had come here purely to gain insight, so he wouldn't easily offend anyone. Although he wasn’t afraid of offending people, it was unnecessary, and besides, although this person seemed proud, there was no outward display of arrogance on his face.

“Haha, if you like the scenery here, that's perfectly fine! If you enjoy it, feel free to stay longer. This place belongs entirely to our Wang Family; you can stay as long as you wish!” Upon hearing Xiao Yu’s response, this person felt even more disdain for him as a bumpkin who hadn’t seen much of the world. However, he didn't say anything insulting and instead let out another hearty laugh.

After finishing his remark, he started the car and drove them out of the resort towards Sichuan City. Although they were all cultivators, most of them were still beginners; moreover, being young, these individuals would naturally prefer to spend their time in a bustling city rather than admire scenic views. Wang Haiyang was well aware of this.

Wang Haiyang first took Xiao Yu and the others for a bath before leading them into a narrow alleyway.

"Brother Wang, where are we headed" Liu Zongyuan asked curiously as he saw Wang Haiyang lead them through various alleys.

"Hehe, I'll take you to a place where the food is delicious!" After hearing Liu Zongyuan's question, Wang Haiyang saw that others were also looking at him with curiosity and couldn't help but laugh smugly before saying.

Liu Zongyuan and his group exchanged glances when they saw Wang Haiyang's demeanor. They turned to look out the window and noticed that this area was mostly made up of one-story or two-to-three story buildings, clearly being a transitional zone between urban and rural areas. They wondered what kind of delicious food could be found here.

Nevertheless, they didn't ask too many questions. Although Wang Haiyang is younger than Liu Zongyuan, Liu Zongyuan has always called him 'Brother Wang,' due to the extensive power and influence of the Wang family. Since Wang Haiyang hasn't said anything about it now, they naturally haven't over-questioned either.

Furthermore, this time their visit was considered a guest visit by the Wang family, so the Wang family wouldn’t bring them somewhere unrefined. This is also one of the main reasons why they didn’t question too much; no matter what, following him would be fine.

The car drove for over ten minutes and then stopped at the gate of an ancient garden-style building.

After getting off the car, Xiao Yu looked at this structure. It covered about three to four acres in size and wasn't huge but also not small. However, it didn’t seem like it was a truly ancient building but rather newly constructed. A sign hung on the gatehouse of the courtyard inscribed with "Li Residence," indicating that this should belong to a Li family.

"Let's go in!" Wang Haiyang noticed their confusion but did not explain, merely telling them to follow him inside.

Hearing his words, the few people followed behind Wang Haiyang into the courtyard. They were all very curious about where they had come.

They were well-off people in this area and had visited many places before. However, a place like this was something new to them. They too have dined at farmhouses before, but those restaurants would be packed with cars and people bustling around.

But here Only two vehicles were parked by the courtyard entrance, and it seemed incredibly quiet inside the compound as well. Hadn’t they been mistaken about the location because of the lack of hustle and bustle

"Brother Wang, what exactly is this place Why so quiet" Liu Zongyuan couldn't hold back his curiosity any longer and asked again.

“Seeing how interested you are in knowing, I'll tell you. Originally, I was thinking of keeping it as a mystery! Haha...” Seeing their looks, Wang Haiyang said to them with a laugh after he finished speaking.

After Wang Haiyang's introduction, they finally understood the origins of this place. It turned out that it was actually a restaurant, but not an ordinary one. The Li Residence usually didn’t open its doors to regular people and only the most influential figures in Sichuan would come here for meals.

The elderly patriarch of this residence had been apprenticed since childhood to a famous master of Sichuan cuisine, surpassing his teacher in skill and becoming one of the great masters of modern Sichuanese cooking. More importantly was the identity of the patriarch; he had served as the personal chef for several decades under their founding emperor before retiring back to Sichuan, building this small villa and running the Li Residence.

Since it started operating, because of his identity, this place never opened its doors to ordinary people. The upper echelons in Sichuan knew that if they wanted authentic Sichuanese cuisine, they would come here. As the patriarch aged, he passed on the reins to his son, but for catering to these high-level individuals from the province, he set a rule: Only three dishes are prepared per meal, one dish per table, and only once a day can each group dine at this residence.

Hearing Wang Haiyang's explanation, Liu Zongyuan couldn't help feeling a shiver. They were cultivators, existing above ordinary people, but in front of the true national machinery, they were just ordinary beings; especially before figures like their founding emperor who created an era.

"Hehe, let me tell you guys that before Old Man Li became an imperial chef in the capital city, he used to be our Wang family’s cook!" Seeing Yan Haoming's shocked expression, Wang Haiyang gave him a glance and continued speaking with a smug look.

When they heard what Wang Haiyang said, Liu Zongyuan and the others were stunned for a moment before giving him a thumbs up. "The Wang family is indeed the largest clan in Sichuan! I’m impressed!"

Xiao Yu only raised his eyebrows when Wang Haiyang mentioned their ancestor; otherwise, he remained silent.

"Hehe, Brother Li…" Seeing their reactions, Wang Haiyang chuckled and shouted in the courtyard.

“Coming! Coming… Who is it” Right after Wang Haiyang spoke, a middle-aged man's voice came from one of the rooms.

“Oh, it’s Haiyang. Come on, let’s go inside.” After a moment, a middle-aged man in his forties walked out of the room. Unlike other cooks who were usually plump and fat, this man was extremely thin.

"Great, thank you Brother Li!" Wang Haiyang nodded and thanked him when he heard what the man said.

Although Old Man Li used to be a cook in the Wang family before going to Beijing, his status changed after that. Other than those from the direct line of the Wang family, everyone else was very respectful towards the Li family. Even Wang Haiyang, who was relatively close to the main branch of the family, treated them with respect.

"Hehe, what’s there to be polite about between brothers" The middle-aged man chuckled and turned around, leading them toward the main building.

“Master Zhou, you must help me this time! Money isn’t an issue. As long as you can solve the trouble at the construction site in the southern part of the city, there’ll be plenty of rewards…”

"Hehe, don’t worry about it, Mr. Yang. A ghost is nothing to me; I’m not threatened by it!"

“Alright, with your words, I feel much better. I’ve already invested several hundred million yuan in this project. If we can’t solve the problem, I’ll be ruined!”

"Master Zhou, eat some food…" Just as Xiao Yu and his group reached the second floor, they heard two people talking inside a private room at the corner.

Hearing their conversation, Wang Haiyang and Liu Zongyuan exchanged glances with excitement. However, none of them spoke up; instead, they followed the middle-aged man into the innermost private room.

Xiao Yu frowned slightly after hearing what was going on inside. Based on the conversation, one of them seemed to be a cultivator. But he didn’t sense any fluctuations in qi from anyone inside, which meant that if the person wasn’t hiding their abilities, they were just an ordinary person.

But Xiao Yu did not go and expose him because it was none of his business and there was also a possibility that the person had secret skills. So he didn’t say anything and followed them into the innermost private room. (To be continued) her daughter-in-law say that the doctor was very young, seeing Xiao Yu now still made her wonder if he could actually practice medicine.However, no matter what she thought in her heart, she would not...