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Moreover, with her current level of strength, even if she wanted to pursue the matter further, she had the will but lacked the means.
Unless she called over her true body—then it would be effortless.
But if she did that, another problem would arise.
If she truly ended up embarrassed and humiliated, would her true body stand up for her… or would THEY just eat popcorn and watch the show?
Haha, there's absolutely no chance of the first one.
Unless she were genuinely hunted down by some deranged fanatic, the only difference in calling the true body would be gaining one more person laughing at her.
She smiled faintly and said without any pretense, "There's no need to dwell on such a small matter. I treat all kinds of fun equally, and didn't the Aeon of Elation already returned the favor with a mask?"
"So, let's call it even."
After speaking, she suddenly remembered something.
"Eh? Does what you just said about booking a table at a restaurant still count?"
"Oh, if it doesn't count, then I might have to pursue the matter after all."
Sylvester turned his head to look at Jing Yuan, the meaning in his gaze unmistakable.
Well? I've already made the introduction—what happens next is up to you.
"Of course, of course it counts. Today, I shall personally treat Miss Haha and Mr. Sylvester to the most authentic Luofu cuisine."
Hearing such a simple request, Jing Yuan felt nothing but sheer delight.
He never imagined the matter would be resolved so smoothly.
He had even been thinking about how to phrase things politely without losing the pride of a follower of the Reignbow Arbiter.
And yet, before he could even speak, everything was settled?
As for the cost of the meal—ha. To quell an Aeon's displeasure with a single banquet? A bargain, no matter how one looked at it.
Yet amid his joy, Jing Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
A single breath from an Aeon was no less than a cosmic storm to mortals.
An incident that had thrown the entire Luofu into tension might not even be as noteworthy to an Aeon as a full meal.
And precisely because of that, his resolve to send the god away only hardened further.
Compared to guessing the whims of divinity, outwitting mortals was far easier.
And wasn't this meal the perfect opportunity?
Hurry up and find a way to scare her off with words.
Miss Haha, Luofu is far too dangerous—please return swiftly to the embrace of Elation!
With that thought, he gestured toward the Seat of Divine Foresight. "Please, allow me to host you."
Jing Yuan had no intention of going to a restaurant—instead, he planned to have his personal chef handle everything directly.
"Alright then, I won't hold back."
With that, she stood up and left, genuinely intent on enjoying the meal.
It wasn't gluttony—everything about a human body was fine except for the sheer annoyance of having to replenish energy regularly.
If not for Aha having once lived as a human—and her inheriting THEIR memories—she might have had to wait until she was starving half to death before her survival instincts reminded her of the need to eat.
Hehe, lucky me for being clever. Within ten minutes of being born, she decisively took to the streets to perform.
Otherwise, her little life might have ended within three days—now that would truly have become the greatest joke in the entire universe.
Being born casually was one thing, but dying that absurdly? Absolutely not.
As Haha walked away, several of Luofu's leaders instinctively clustered around Aha, clearing the way and guiding her forward.
The scene wasn't particularly grand, but the lineup alone made passersby turn their heads again and again.
"What's going on? Who's that in the middle?"
"I don't know who she is, but I do know General Jing Yuan is acting as her bodyguard."
"Then could it be the Marshal visiting Luofu? Heavens, why wasn't there an announcement in the news?"
As the group gradually disappeared into the distance, only Guinaifen remained seated where she was, her mind in complete chaos as she listened to their incomprehensible chatter, left alone in the wind.
"What's going on? From what they just said… Haha really is the Joyseeker?!"
Guinaifen sucked in a sharp breath, her heart pounding wildly.
Family, who understands this?! Going out to perform and picking up a beggar girl in a maid outfit—only to find out she's actually the Aeon of Elation!
"Heavens…" she exclaimed in awe. "I was just promoting Haha's photo ops to everyone earlier. Turns out, I'm the one who should've gotten a photo the most!"
After a long sigh, she slapped the table in regret, then waved her small fists and paced anxiously in circles.
Now that Haha had been invited away by the General, she might end up eating government meals tomorrow—and never be seen again for the rest of her life.
So much regret!
At that moment, a voice interrupted her frantic pacing.
"What? You're not planning to go? That's a free meal."
Guinaifen jolted as if struck by lightning.
Oh no—how embarrassing. Someone saw her just now.
She scratched the back of her head, stuck out her tongue, and said sheepishly, "Shopkeeper Sylvester, you haven't left yet? Hahaha… can I go too?"
From the looks of it, they were heading toward the Seat of Divine Foresight. With her status, forget about eating—she'd be lucky if she wasn't made to perform for entertainment.
"Of course. You're Haha's partner, after all—there's no problem."
Sylvester smiled, then quickly grew serious again. "And besides, if Jing Yuan's persuasion skills are strong enough, today might truly be the last time you see her."
"So—are you going?"
With things said this far, Guinaifen immediately tossed her earlier worries aside.
Her gaze was firm. "Alright. I'm going."
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At the Seat of Divine Foresight.
The General's dedicated chef moved swiftly. Despite the short notice, a full and respectable spread of food and wine was prepared.
Jing Yuan fulfilled his duties as host, deploying all manner of etiquette and praise during the meal, subtly elevating Haha without making it obvious.
For a time, host and guests alike were thoroughly pleased.
Guinaifen found she couldn't get a word in edgewise. Already timid in such settings, she grew even more dejected.
But as dish after exquisite dish was served, she quickly shook off the feeling and began devouring the food without a care for decorum.
At that moment, she was stuffing more food into her half-full mouth, mumbling nonstop.
"So good, so good! This is way better than my hometown's Fishy Chant Pie—I don't even know how much better!"
The Six Charioteers of Luofu smiled faintly, finding nothing inappropriate about it—on the contrary, they felt she livened up the table nicely.
"Hehe, Little Gui, don't worry—before long, hic…"
The atmosphere was lively, and Haha's chatterbox completely burst open as she began making grand promises.
"Before long, I'll make sure you get to eat like this every day! Eat until you're stuffed into a round ball!"
As long as she absorbed enough Elation, forget returning to full Aeon status—even reaching the level of an Emanator would let her walk sideways around here.
Wanting fine delicacies would be laughably easy.
Before Guinaifen could respond, Jing Yuan spoke up first with praise.
"Well said! Such deep sisterly affection—truly worthy of wandering heroes, a bond that will be remembered."
After several rounds of wine and courses, it was about time to get down to business.
After all, once you've eaten someone's food, it's hard to outright refuse them. Of course, he also couldn't simply issue a blunt order for Aha to leave.
"It's just a pity. Luofu has been unstable for so long—maintaining peace is no easy feat. Perhaps I could recommend another destination for the two of you, along with providing funding to ensure you live without worry."
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