Chapter 254 – Scions of the Elite!

In the restaurant, Ye Sheng and his two companions savored the delicacies.

“Gentlemen, pardon the interruption!”

At that moment, a waiter approached and bowed. “The gentlemen over there would like to invite you for a drink, and… they have already taken care of your bill.”

Xu Xingchen was taken aback and looked up toward a nearby table. There, he saw Tang Yu and the others smiling and nodding in their direction.

“Boss!” Xu Xingchen couldn’t make the decision himself and turned to Ye Sheng.

Even Tang Hongyi paused with her knife and fork, her gaze shifting to Ye Sheng.

Those who could board the Void cruise ship were all members of the elite, not to be offended lightly—a principle Tang Hongyi understood well.

Moreover, the other party hadn’t made any rude gestures and had even paid for their meal, showing considerable courtesy.

The waiter smiled. “Those gentlemen simply wish to get acquainted with the three of you, nothing more.” As he spoke, he looked at Ye Sheng and his companions.

Ye Sheng frowned.

Seeing this, Tang Hongyi understood that Ye Sheng had no desire to invite such trouble. She looked up at the waiter and smiled. “We’ll pay for our own bill. Please convey our apologies to those gentlemen.”

Upon hearing this, the waiter’s smile remained unchanged. He nodded and tactfully withdrew.

Ye Sheng and his companions chatted casually, treating the incident as a mere interlude. On the Void cruise ship, such occurrences were common—nothing unusual. Many sought to make connections, but it depended on whether the other party was willing.

Unexpectedly, however, Tang Yu and his group of young people took the initiative to approach and even offered an apology.

Tang Yu smiled apologetically. “The three of you, our earlier approach was rather presumptuous. May we sit and treat you to a drink?

No other intentions—just a gathering of peers for some lively fun!”

Tang Yu carried himself with a steady demeanor, devoid of any arrogance.

Jiang Luo and the others nodded as well, each displaying utmost politeness. On the Void cruise ship, they kept their attitudes humble.

“Ye Sheng!” Tang Hongyi looked toward Ye Sheng. Matters like this required his decision.

Only after Ye Sheng nodded did Tang Hongyi smile at Tang Yu and the others. “If you don’t mind, please take a seat.”

Throughout the exchange, Tang Yu and his companions observed everything closely.

Especially when Tang Hongyi looked to Ye Sheng for approval, they realized who held the authority among the three.

“Then we’ll trouble you!” Tang Yu clasped his hands and, with a smile, took the lead in sitting down, his gaze lingering on Ye Sheng.

The others brought over chairs and settled in one by one.

…

Tang Yu was adept at breaking the ice. Within just a few minutes, he had blended seamlessly with Xu Xingchen and Tang Hongyi, laughter flowing freely.

With Jiang Luo and the others also being social experts, the group soon found themselves chatting without reservations.

Ye Sheng had little interest in such lively gatherings and quietly enjoyed the delicacies alone, though Tang Yu and the others occasionally glanced his way.

Once everyone was familiar, Tang Yu smiled and introduced himself. “I am the son of the Deputy Commander of the City Defense Force in Dongsheng City, Dongsheng Province.”

Tang Yu began disclosing his background.

Everyone understood—this was the real purpose, to see if the other party possessed the Resources they desired.

Revealing one’s identity upfront was a gesture of sincerity!

“This is the son of the Warden of the Ghost Prison Department in Dongsheng City, Dongsheng Province.”

Tang Yu introduced each of his companions to Ye Sheng and the others.

“This is the second son of the Deputy Inspector!”

“And this one… the youngest daughter of the Provincial Inspector of Dongsheng Province! Quite a beauty! Hehe!”

With each introduction, Tang Yu would glance at Ye Sheng and the other two, a hint of amusement in his eyes as he observed the subtle changes in their expressions.

The group of young people present also unconsciously straightened their backs.

They had reason to be proud!

Each of them was a child of nobility from Dongsheng Province!

Any one of them alone could make ordinary people go to great lengths to curry favor, flatter, and cling to their powerful connections. Even a single strand of their influence could elevate an ordinary person to instant Ascension!

The others also occasionally glanced at Ye Sheng and his companions, hoping to see a flicker of astonishment in their eyes.

Unfortunately, however, the expressions of Ye Sheng and the others remained largely unchanged.

Especially that Xu Xingchen, who kept chuckling incessantly, which annoyed everyone and made them want to drag him out and give him a good beating to vent their frustration.

Finally, Tang Yu patted Jiang Luo on the shoulder and solemnly introduced, “This is Jiang Luo, son of the Ghost King Hall’s Spirit Guard Commander in Dongsheng Province!”

As he spoke, Tang Yu seemed worried that Ye Sheng and the others might not understand the Ghost King Hall, so he took the time to explain.

He described it as a massive provincial-level organization, and holding the position of Spirit Guard Commander within it meant wielding immense power!!

Xu Xingchen and Tang Hongyi listened without much reaction at first, but upon hearing this, they couldn’t help but exchange glances.

Ye Sheng frowned. Upon hearing about the Ghost King Hall, he looked up at the group for the first time, particularly sweeping his gaze over Jiang Luo.

Jiang Luo felt a surge of pride. Regardless of his father’s current difficulties, being the commander of the Spirit Guards was indeed a position of considerable authority.

Feeling smug, he looked up, but when his eyes met Ye Sheng’s sweeping gaze, he inexplicably felt as if he had been targeted by something terrifying. An involuntary chill ran down his spine, and he shivered.

“What’s going on?” Jiang Luo scratched his head, muttering to himself. Even when meeting the Hall Masters and Grand Elders of the Ghost King Hall’s seventy-two branches, he had never felt this way.

Ye Sheng withdrew his gaze, but his eyes were thoughtful.

After finishing the introductions, Tang Yu smiled and asked, “Where are the three of you from, and where are you headed?”

Xu Xingchen couldn’t be bothered to answer, savoring the delicacies just like Ye Sheng.

Tang Hongyi had no choice but to look up and reply with a smile, “We’re just students from Fengdu University, heading to Dongsheng Province for training.”

“Students from Fengdu University?”

Tang Yu and the others exchanged glances upon hearing this, their expressions a mix of delight and disappointment.

They were delighted because students from Fengdu University were also extraordinary—each one a talent who might one day hold significant power.

They were disappointed because the three were merely potential assets, not yet useful in the present.

The disappointment in Tang Yu and the others’ eyes flashed only briefly before returning to normal.

Potential assets were still valuable assets! Worth investing in!

It was entirely possible that one of the three might become a major figure in the future, proving highly useful.

Tang Yu and the others had the foresight to recognize this.

After the brief disappointment, everyone having laid their cards on the table actually brought them closer together, and they conversed happily.

…

Over the next few days, Tang Yu and his group of young people grew quite close to Ye Sheng and his companions.

They would often invite each other out for fun and to sample various delicacies.

Ye Sheng occasionally joined in, but more often it was Tang Hongyi and Xu Xingchen who interacted with Tang Yu and the others.

In a luxurious first-class cabin, resembling a presidential suite in its opulence, Ye Sheng sat cross-legged before a floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the star-studded, endless dark Void.

The Void cruise ship had long since departed from the Fengdu Ghost Realm, traversing the endless Void on its way to Dongsheng Province.

There would be a few stops along the way, though not many, to pick up some distinguished guests.