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Chapter 1324: A Banquet Invitation
Chapter 1324: A Banquet Invitation
"What could Soren want from me?" Su Yu thought to himself.
He also asked AI Blue Whale, "Blue Whale, do you know why Andrew Soren wants to meet me?"
"No," AI Blue Whale quickly replied. "My level isn't high enough to discern Andrew Soren's thoughts. However..."
"However, what? Blue Whale, when did you learn to be so mysterious?"
"However, I suspect it might have something to do with me," AI Blue Whale answered. "You know, Jared's team has completed their investigation of me, and the results will be published soon. Soren must have already seen the results. Therefore, I think this meeting is related to me."
"Is it because of you?" Su Yu stroked his chin. "That's quite possible."
Andrew Soren was not only the head of the Central Bank but also the Minister of the Treasury. The money to purchase AI Blue Whale would certainly have come from the Treasury, so it made sense that Soren would be involved.
...
After walking down the corridor for about ten minutes, Margaret led Su Yu to the entrance of one of the spaces.
This was Space 43, and Soren stood alone in the center of the room.
Seeing Su Yu approach, he smiled warmly and said, "Hello, Councilor Su Yu. You're right on time!"
Soren's tone was very kind, exuding the warmth of an experienced elder.
They had agreed to meet at 10:00 AM, and Su Yu arrived exactly at 10:00, not a minute early or late.
Su Yu immediately gave Soren a respectful mage's bow and said, "Of course, I must be punctuous for your meeting. Everyone knows you have countless affairs to handle in the Hub, and I wouldn't dare waste your time."
As Su Yu spoke, Margaret silently exited the space and closed the door behind them.
In this private setting, Su Yu looked up at Soren and asked, "So, what is it that you wanted to see me about, Director?"
"Hehe, let's not talk about that just yet. Why don't we have something to eat first?" Soren smiled and gestured to the right with a welcoming hand. "As a newcomer, you probably haven't had the chance to taste the delicacies from all over the Federation. Try some and see if they suit your palate."
To Soren's right, five large tables, each about 5 to 6 meters wide, were lined up. On these tables, there were circular, diamond, and triangular plates of various materials—some looked like glass, others like metal.
However, these plates held dozens of different dishes from the Galactic and Holy Silver star systems.
Of course, these were all Soren's favorite dishes.
Su Yu looked at the array of foods, finding them bizarre and unfamiliar. However, some of the dishes looked and smelled acceptable, and he felt he could give them a try.
Seeing the full table of food, Su Yu's tense heart relaxed a bit.
Before coming, he had no idea what Soren wanted or whether he was friend or foe, so he had been on high alert the entire time.
But now, he could relax a little, thanks to the table full of food.
He had read Andrew Soren's profile before and knew that he was a rare gourmet.
After reaching the sixth rank, cultivators generally no longer need to consume food from external sources, so most high-ranking cultivators have no habit of eating.
This is even more true for Planetary and Stellar-level beings, who rarely eat anything. Even gourmet dishes seem too low in energy density to be considered delicious to them.
It's like a regular human on Earth, who finds meat and high-calorie foods delicious because a few pounds of meat can satisfy their daily energy needs.
In contrast, a Planetary or Stellar-level being might consume more energy in a day than 10,000 pounds of meat could provide, making meat taste as bland as water to them.
Because of this, 99% of beings at or above the Planetary level do not consider eating.
But there was one exception: Soren.
Soren didn't give up on eating just because the food tasted bland. To continue enjoying the pleasure of eating, he had his taste buds extensively modified, increasing their sensitivity by many times, making them almost as sensitive as a regular person's.
Thus, Soren still enjoyed food, relishing the unique flavors from different civilizations and regions.
By inviting Su Yu to this banquet and sharing his favorite dishes, Soren was showing that he had no ill intentions, at least on the surface.
...
Su Yu, of course, had no reason to refuse such a generous offer and picked a few dishes to taste slowly.
Morning Star, his feline companion, cautiously poked her head out of the pet space, her eyes wide with interest at the food.
Soren noticed Morning Star and smiled. "Is this your companion? Not bad, I recognize the work of the old fellows at the Secret Academy. Little one, you can have a taste too. Choose something you like."
"Thank you, Director!" Morning Star perked up and jumped out of the pet space, swiftly landing on the table.
She wasn't particularly afraid of Soren. Although there was a significant gap in their ranks, her ability to resurrect in the real world still gave her some confidence.
Morning Star was thoughtful and quickly took out a dozen different foods from her storage equipment, presenting them to Soren like a treasure. "Director, these are some of the favorite dishes of the human race in our world. Please try them."
"Ah, perfect! I'll try your world's food," Soren said with great pleasure. This was exactly what he enjoyed.
(End of Chapter)
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