After that issue was finally settled, Riley made his long-awaited appearance before the gathered crowd.
It was his first time stepping into the spotlight tonight, and the air practically buzzed with excitement and reverence at her arrival.
In the world of xianxia, a feast was nothing like the ones held on Earth. Here, the food and drinks flowed endlessly, and the revelry seemed almost eternal.
The celebration did not follow the natural rhythm of day and night; instead, it blazed on without pause, stretching across days and nights with no regard for sleep or exhaustion.
People laughed, talked, danced, and exchanged stories continuously, their energy never seeming to wane.
Thanks to the alchemists' miraculous creations—specially refined spirit pills designed to keep one awake and sharp—no one appeared tired, even after countless hours of merrymaking.
