On the other side, Starlight and the others walked for several hundred meters, repeatedly confirming that no one was following them before finally coming to a halt.
“What happened just now, Senior/Noah?”
The two of them asked almost simultaneously through the soul link.
They could both feel that when Noah warned them earlier, he had actually used his own soul power to completely isolate the auras of the three of them. Such a cautious approach was very rare for him.
“That fat man just now already noticed us! And I can be one hundred percent certain that the fellow is definitely not human!” Noah said solemnly.
“What? Wait... Noah, do you mean he still found us even after we were shrouded by your soul power?” Starlight ripped the fake mustache off his face, his expression one of shock.
“Exactly. Fortunately, he didn't seem to have any intention of chasing us, but you must be careful with your next moves. This city is not as simple as it seems!”
Little Gold, who hadn't been pulled into the soul link, was currently frowning at the side. He seemed to be reflecting on the fat man's appearance, muttering under his breath, “That guy... he felt very strange, but also a bit familiar...”
“Familiar?” Starlight and Moen looked at Little Gold at the same time, appearing somewhat puzzled.
“Um... I can't quite put it into words, but I feel like I've encountered a similar aura somewhere before.” Little Gold scratched his head, seemingly confused himself.
Noah’s voice rang out in the soul link once more: “Regardless, we must be even more cautious from here on out. That fat man’s strength is unfathomable. We need to figure out his background and the role he plays in this city as soon as possible.”
Starlight nodded and said in a low voice, “It seems we need to re-evaluate our plan. Perhaps the clues at the auction will be even more important than we imagined.”
The three of them discussed as they left the shopping street.
After all that excitement, time had slipped away, and it was already noon. Starlight and Moen decided to change their mood slightly and find a restaurant in the city district for a good meal.
As soon as he heard they were going to eat, Little Gold, who had been somewhat preoccupied, immediately perked up, leaving the other two feeling both amused and exasperated.
“I say, Little Gold, didn't you just eat a lot of snacks? Do you still have room?” Moen asked with a smile.
“Of course! Those things from earlier are already mostly digested, and I'm currently in my growth phase! How can I manage without eating a bit more? Let's go, let's go! The street next door has a very delicious scent!”
Little Gold turned his head with great pride and led the two of them forward.
Guided by Little Gold’s nose, the three of them soon arrived at a street lined entirely with restaurants.
The scenery of this street was completely different from the previous ones. Both sides were packed with various restaurants of different architectural styles, ranging from simple and elegant stone cottages to tall towers, and even structures imitating ancient castles and treehouses. There was even a peculiar building that looked like a pirate ship.
They were arranged in an orderly yet staggered fashion, like a collection of miniature fantasy kingdoms.
Unlike the other streets, the air here was thick with the aromas of various delicacies, from the rich scent of roasted meat to the fresh fragrance of seafood and the sweet smell of pastries. They intermingled to create an indescribably tempting atmosphere.
If Starlight had to describe it, it was the bustling atmosphere of everyday life.
Looking at the dazzling array of sights before them, the three of them were actually unable to make up their minds for a moment.
However, as a dragon, Little Gold was naturally fond of all kinds of meat. After carefully discerning the scents, he immediately found his target.
Two minutes later, the three of them stopped in front of a restaurant whose entrance was decorated with several bright red magic lamps.
Looking up, the shop's sign depicted a red dragon with its wings spread as if ready to fly. The dragon's eyes were piercing and spirited, looking as though it might leap off the wooden board at any moment. At the dragon's tail, several ornate characters were coiled—"Dragon's Feast"—appearing both wild and unique.
Most importantly, the peculiar fragrance wafting from within caused even Starlight to swallow a large mouthful of saliva.
As the one responsible for the team's cooking, he was already quite skilled at handling meat. According to Po Kong, he was already no less skilled than the chefs in many restaurants.
Thanks to his precise control over the fire element, Starlight could bring the inside and outside of a piece of meat to the optimal temperature simultaneously, ensuring the meat was charred and fragrant without losing its original tenderness.
But his methods certainly relied on the assistance of various spices. This shop before them was different; he smelled a scent that was even harder to describe. This aroma even piqued the interest of Moen, who wasn't particularly fond of meat.
“It really is a Dragon's Feast worthy of the name. Before we've even entered, this dragon here is already unable to move~ This is the place!”
Starlight glanced at Little Gold, whose drool was nearly escaping, and with a hint of curiosity, the three of them pushed open the door and walked into the restaurant.
Upon entering, what caught their eyes was a massive flame-shaped crystal chandelier. The reflected red light made the entire hall appear exceptionally bright.
Unlike typical restaurants, the walls here were covered with various magic tools and ancient scrolls, as if telling the history and heritage of the establishment.
In the center of the hall stood several long wooden tables, covered with tablecloths embroidered with golden dragon patterns, appearing both magnificent and solemn.
Beside each table were several exquisitely carved chairs, their backs inlaid with small magic crystals that emitted a soft glow.
Starlight noticed a small magic fountain situated in a corner of the restaurant.
The fountain's water flow formed a circling dragon shape in the air, spinning once before falling back into the pool below.
The interior of this shop wasn't particularly large, but every corner exuded a sense of refinement and luxury.
“Wow, a shop like this! It must be very expensive, right? Starlight, did you bring enough money? Otherwise, we might be eaten into poverty by Little Gold!” Moen lightly tugged Starlight’s sleeve and chuckled.
“Don't worry! If it's just treating you to a meal, I can still afford it. After all, we haven't really spent much money before~” Starlight patted his chest, signaling for her to be at ease.
“Welcome to ‘Dragon's Feast’!”
A crisp voice came from behind the counter. Starlight looked up to see a young woman dressed in a deep red robe and wearing a wide-brimmed magic hat, smiling at them.
Judging by her attire, she didn't look like a server at all; in fact, one could say she looked more like a mage than Starlight did.
“May I ask what you need?” The woman stepped forward and bowed slightly to them in a gentle tone.
“It's our first time here. Do you have any recommended dishes?” Starlight responded politely.
“Oh, are you new guests? Welcome once again. Please take a seat first and look at our menu. As for the meal, you might have to wait a little while; we haven't opened for business just yet!”
The woman smiled slightly and handed a thin black stone slab to the three as they prepared to sit. When Starlight’s fingers touched the slab, lines of dish names immediately surfaced on the stone.
“Why do we have to wait a bit? Isn't it almost noon already? You haven't opened yet?” Moen asked curiously.
“Because the Young Master is still discussing some things with his teacher... or perhaps I should say they are competing?” the waitress said, pointing behind her.
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