The handsome young man was the Second Senior Brother of the Martial Arts Hall, Shao Jianbo.
He nodded and said, "No need for formalities. Eat and drink as you please. We're all family here!"
Jiang Che first toasted his Master and Senior Brother Shao before burying his head in his food.
'Are you kidding me? These dishes looked expensive. After spending one hundred silver, I had to eat enough to get my money's worth.'
Jiang Che started with a shrimp dish. The meat was firm and springy. The simple boiled preparation left no trace of fishiness, making it incredibly fresh and sweet. It was cooked to perfection—not tough or dry. After eating it, he felt a faint warmth spread through his belly.
