Chapter 199: Grand Feast
The Private Hot Springs of the Immortal Garden. According to the owner, this was once the bathing place of a few fairies along with an immortal.
However, looking at the brand-new renovations, it hardly seems like a thousand-year-old bathroom.
Luckily, Gu Xi and his companion didn't dwell on this. After helping Du Wushuang wash away the blood and grime, Gu Xi soaked in the bathtub, not wanting to move at all.
"This battle was too tough. I almost didn't make it back."
Soaking in the tub, Gu Xi stretched his limbs before speaking slowly.
"Was it that dangerous over there?"
"Yes, only about thirty out of a hundred players guarding the outer nodes survived. All the soldiers were wiped out too."
Gu Xi turned over in the water, making space for Du Wushuang to sit at the other end of the tub. "But our gains this time weren't small, so it wasn't all in vain. By the way, how about you? Did you suffer any losses in this battle?"
"Not really, no losses at all. When we found the enemies, all the Death Knights charged together. After that, the ghouls or the Black Guards cleaned up the battlefield.
I stayed with the team and didn't even get to hit many people.
But because it was a team battle, I still got some experience points, and we picked up some items from cleaning up the battlefield.
Most importantly, our battle this time was with the Sun Knight Regiment. I even got a Sun Knight Regiment Battle Emblem, which can be painted on the battle flag."
Talking about her side of the situation, Du Wushuang couldn't help but get excited, chattering non-stop.
Gu Xi happily shared his experiences and frustrations from the Necromancer's Scourge Array.
Their worries were swept away.
The two soaked in the Private Hot Springs for nearly four hours.
It wasn't until the attendant informed them that their armor had been cleaned and maintained that they climbed out of the bathtub.
"Change into some regular clothes. If you wear that armor again, aren't you afraid it will chafe your skin?"
Seeing Du Wushuang about to put on her armor directly, Gu Xi quickly stopped her.
"Oh, alright."
Du Wushuang hesitated for a moment but agreed. She usually didn't like wearing regular clothes because of her small stature.
When she wore regular clothes and went shopping with her best friend, it always felt like a parent taking a child out.
But since Gu Xi requested it, Du Wushuang had no reason to refuse.
She tied her hair, put on a rarely worn little dress, and hopped behind Gu Xi.
Gu Xi also changed into casual clothes. If it weren't for the Cold Wind Staff he was holding, no one would think he was a necromancer.
Once outside, Gu Xi noticed that most of the players in the Immortal Garden had changed into casual clothes. It seemed they also understood the importance of rest after battle.
Following Du Wushuang's lead, Gu Xi had another good meal.
This time, Du Wushuang didn't take Gu Xi to eat any damage-recovery meals but instead treated him to the favorite feast of the Death Knights.
This feast was quite impressive. As soon as they sat down, a hundred roasted oysters were served.
Next came two roasted beef legs, thicker than Gu Xi's thighs, and twenty pounds of roasted lamb chops.
After these appetizers, the main course was served.
No need to ask for rice or drinks; there were two buckets at each table, one filled with rice, the other with beer.
"I tell you, this grand feast here is the best. It's cheap, abundant, and the dishes come out super fast. You don't even have to say anything, new dishes will keep coming as soon as you finish.
If you really can't eat anymore, just stick your knife and fork into the table. That's the signal to stop the food.
But be careful, you can only stop the food once. Once you signal to stop, it means you're done eating and they'll prepare for the next customers."
Du Wushuang, having eaten here many times, explained while devouring half the oysters.
Then she picked up a beef leg, snapped the bone, and placed it in front of Gu Xi.
"Start with the bone marrow inside, it's the best part."
Gu Xi, who was still eating oysters, hadn't reacted when the oily marrow was already poured into his mouth.
The rich flavor almost overwhelmed him.
But after a moment, Gu Xi found the taste quite good, at least enjoyable enough to eat more.
"Another drink. How's that? Satisfying, right?"
"Really satisfying, delicious!"
"If you like it, eat more."
Du Wushuang said, winking at Gu Xi.
For some reason, seeing Du Wushuang's look sent a chill down Gu Xi's spine, as if something terrible was about to happen. Gu Xi quickly said, "Wushuang, I need to go to Warehouse No. 9 later to collect some items. Come with me, I don't have good luck. Last time, I didn't get anything good from the blind boxes of architectural blueprints. I need your luck this time."
"Sure, is your reward for this battle architectural blueprints?
Are you going to expand your city?"
"Yes, besides the blueprints, there are lots of materials. This battle filled in the missing parts of the city's construction.
How long do you have left in this world?"
"Three and a half years. I signed a five-year garrison agreement initially. There's only one week of leave each year, so there's no time to leave. Sometimes I don't even reach the exit point before my time is up.
You guys are better off, just coming temporarily to complete missions and then leaving."
Gu Xi wanted to say that they could return later, but then he realized this world was a garrison world. This time they were able to come because of the White Walker invasion.
Normally, entering this world requires signing a three to five-year garrison agreement. Without leave, they can't enter or exit freely.
Thinking of this, Gu Xi sighed, losing his appetite.
But Du Wushuang, accustomed to such things, laughed seeing Gu Xi's expression.
"No worries, this is just enough time for me to build up. After three years, I can reach level 5. Don't forget about me then."
"I won't, I..."
Gu Xi's words were cut off as Du Wushuang stuffed another mouthful of bone marrow into his mouth.
Seeing Du Wushuang so happy, Gu Xi could only smile helplessly. The good atmosphere was instantly disrupted by her antics.