The Four Jade Refining Treasures, as wonderful as they were, were still just inanimate objects. Moreover, they were part of an agreement between his grandfather and the higher-ups of the Bright Jade Alliance; it was uncertain how much of that benefit would even trickle down to him.
But the Yu Fei before him was a genuine backer to have. This kind of top figure from the Celestial Pride Class would very likely become a Martial Saint in the future. If he established a friendship with him while he was still on the rise, wouldn't that be far better than the Four Jade Refining Treasures?
From that perspective, losing the Four Jade Refining Treasures was actually a stroke of luck!
Zhang Wenji had called it a simple meal, but it was actually of an extremely high standard. Many of the dishes were made from rare ingredients that Yu Fei had never seen before, and they contained immense energy.
