Leaving the solemn and oppressive Supreme Pontiff Palace and Popes Palace area, Su Xu and Lei Meng seemed to have shed an invisible burden.
The streets in the inner city of Spirit City were wide and clean, with magnificent buildings on both sides and pedestrians coming and going.
Although they were also shrouded under the majesty of Spirit Hall, there was a bit more of a lively atmosphere of life than in the core area.
Both of them were Spirit Masters born and raised in Spirit City, and they knew the layout of the city like the back of their hands.
The best silk and brocade, and the finest furniture and utensil shops were concentrated in the East District.
However, since they had obtained this rare “errand,” and the time was still early, the two were not in a hurry to handle the matter immediately.
“Brother Lei Meng,” Su Xu loosened his shoulders and a relaxed smile appeared on his face, “It is rare to come out, and the official business is not urgent at this moment.
I heard that Zhen Pavilion recently received a batch of Snow-Hoofed Beast meat, which has miraculous effects on nourishing spirit power and strengthening muscles and bones.
Why don’t we go try it first?
My treat.”
Lei Meng’s eyes lit up.
The food standard in the Guard Knight team’s cafeteria was not low.
But after all, it was centrally supplied, the variety was limited, and after eating it for so many years, it was inevitable to get a bit tired of it.
Zhen Pavilion was a famous high-priced restaurant in the inner city, and one would not be willing to go there ordinarily.
Now that Su Xu, this “little wealthy man,” had taken the initiative to propose it, he was naturally tempted.
“This…
is it appropriate?
We have a mission on hand.” Lei Meng rubbed his hands, somewhat tempted, yet also somewhat worried.
“What’s inappropriate about it?
You need to be full to have the strength to work.” Su Xu laughed, “Her Highness the Holy Maiden only told us to purchase items, she didn’t say we had to deliver them immediately.
We have plenty of time.”
Thinking of the rumored incomparably delicious Spirit Beast meat that was of great benefit to Spirit Masters, Lei Meng swallowed his saliva and finally nodded: “Fine!
Then I will let you spend the money!
Next time I will treat you.”
The two then turned and walked toward Zhen Pavilion, one of the most prosperous areas in the inner city.
The interior of the pavilion was elegantly decorated, and the guests were mostly Spirit Masters or wealthy merchants with status.
Su Xu was quite generous, ordering several signature Spirit Beast dishes, including Snow-Hoofed Beast ribs and clear-stewed Green-Eyed Eagle soup, and also asked for a pot of mild and nourishing medicinal wine.
With the delicacies in front of them, the fragrance was mouth-watering.
Lei Meng was still a bit restrained at first, but after a few mouthfuls of tender, juicy Spirit Beast meat containing pure energy, and pouring down a cup of warm wine, he immediately relaxed and began to feast heartily with Su Xu.
Su Xu also ate heartily, but what he was calculating in his heart was another matter: he had been “toiling” quite a bit lately, and although he had the Time Stop Ability to cheat, the energy consumption was real.
After eating and drinking their fill, both of them were glowing, and their spirit power seemed to be much more active.
When checking out, seeing the not-insignificant amount, Lei Meng clicked his tongue.
Su Xu, however, paid the money without changing his expression, a trace of calculation flashing in his eyes.
Leaving the restaurant, the two headed straight to the largest Cloud Brocade Pavilion in the East District, which specialized in various high-end fabrics and bedding, and was a place frequently patronized by the upper echelons of Spirit Hall and nobles.
On the way, Lei Meng remembered the key question and whispered: “Su Xu, what style and size should we buy?
Her Highness the Holy Maiden only said she wanted high-quality ones, but she didn’t specify.”
Su Xu already had a plan in mind and said calmly: “Isn’t that simple?
Since it is for Her Highness the Holy Maiden to use—or rather, it was ordered by Her Highness—it naturally has to be the best.
Just pick the largest, softest, and best-made ones.
As for the color…
choose some elegant and clean ones; that will never go wrong.
Anyway,” he paused, lowering his voice, “we can just get reimbursed by the captain and the others later, what is there to fear?”
Lei Meng was stunned, then realized, and patted his head: “Right!
Official business expenses can naturally be reimbursed!” Then he looked at Su Xu with a strange expression, “You kid…
that meal just now, you wouldn’t also be planning to…”
Su Xu smiled slightly and said as a matter of course: “Brother Lei Meng, we are out for official business of the Hall, right?
Traveling and eating to replenish energy is also a necessary expense.
We can just report it together later, it’s reasonable and fair.”
Lei Meng gasped, looking at the shrewdness revealed beneath Su Xu’s “honest” face, and couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head: “Good kid, you really have it!” He suddenly felt that working with this Su Xu, who seemed quiet and taciturn, was actually quite good.
Arriving at the Cloud Brocade Pavilion, the shopkeeper recognized the daily attire of the Spirit Hall Guard Knights on them at a glance, immediately piled up a smile, and welcomed them enthusiastically.
Learning that it was to purchase bedding for Her Highness the Holy Maiden.
The shopkeeper was even more invigorated, knowing a big customer had arrived.
“Don’t worry, my lords.
Our shop has top-quality goods reserved for the nobles of the Hall.
Please follow me to the top-floor private room.” The shopkeeper bowed and led the way.
The private room was quiet and elegantly decorated, with few items on display, but each was exquisitely crafted.
The shopkeeper carefully showed several sets of bedding woven from Thousand-year Ice Silkworm Silk and Moonlight Satin, which felt smooth and cool to the touch with excellent breathability.
Su Xu’s gaze swept over them, and he pointed directly to the widest Agarwood bed covered with a thick Snow-feather Mat, along with the matching Ice Silkworm Silk Cloud-mist bedding: “We’ll take this set.
And this bedstead.”
He stepped forward and actually reached out to press the soft bedding, feeling its amazing elasticity and feedback.
Then, he seemingly casually sat on the edge of the bed and even leaned back to test the comfort.
“Hmm, it’s indeed not bad, soft enough,” Su Xu commented, as if he were truly considering it carefully for the Holy Maiden.
Beside him, Roger watched in stunned silence, his back breaking into a sweat.
Good heavens!
This was for the Holy Maiden!
This kid Su Xu was too bold!
He actually lay right on it!
If this got out…
The shopkeeper’s eyelid twitched as well, but seeing Su Xu’s composed manner and knowing he was from Spirit Hall, he didn’t dare say much, assuming the knight was just being exceptionally thorough in his “inspection.”
After testing it, Su Xu was satisfied.
The comfort of this bedding was indeed top-tier; it seemed Qian Renxue or Hu Liena would be able to enjoy it for a while…
Of course, if there was a chance in the future, he might be able to experience it himself.
He briskly paid the deposit and had the shopkeeper carefully pack the full set of bedding and mats.
As for the large Agarwood bed, he gestured for Roger to help lift a corner, while he took out a simple-looking silver bracelet from his robes.
This was a storage spirit tool passed down from his original body’s Family.
Its internal space was about ten cubic meters, more than enough to hold a bedstead.
Injecting spirit power, the bracelet flashed with a faint light, and the bed was stored inside.
This scene made both the shopkeeper and Roger take another look at the bracelet; while storage spirit tools weren’t unheard of, they weren’t exactly common either.
They didn’t go directly to the Saintess Hall but first found Vice-Captain Lei Meng to report back, presenting the shopping list and expense receipts, including the meal at the Zhen Pavilion.
Lei Meng took the receipts and glanced at them.
When he saw the expensive meal, his brow twitched.
He looked up at Su Xu’s “honest and hardworking” face and Roger’s slightly embarrassed expression, but ultimately said nothing.
He knew Hu Liena had indeed ordered this, and it involved the recently returned Young Miss Qian Renxue.
A bit of “field allowance” was acceptable.
So, he waved his hand and gestured for the Clerk beside him to register the reimbursement.