The waiter hurried into the kitchen.
At the back of the Immortal Spirit Restaurant, the head manager and head chef, Su Yuyao, wore a spotless white dress. Her long hair was elegantly tied up as she washed her hands in a white jade basin.
“Shopkeeper, um…” the waiter held the menu in his arms, hesitating. “There are two unfamiliar guests in the main hall. One is at the 7th stage Body Refining Realm, and I couldn’t even sense the other’s Realm. They ordered every single dish on the menu, and for the expensive ones, they even asked for ten portions each. They also said they deliberately cultivated the Whale Swallowing Technique… but I’m a little worried.”
“Oh? Ten portions?” Su Yuyao finished washing her hands and gently dabbed off the water with a white silk cloth as she turned around.
Her eyes were bright, teeth snow-white, her skin like creamy jade, rosy lips naturally radiant without makeup, her aura refined and elegant like an orchid.
“You’re saying just two people? And they ordered that much?”
“Yes, Shopkeeper. Should we really serve everything they ordered? What if something happens or they overeat and explode?”
Su Yuyao’s elegant brows furrowed slightly. After a moment of thought, she said, “What guests choose to order is their freedom. If they can’t finish, they can pack the rest to go.”
The Immortal Spirit Restaurant was renowned in Changtian City. It wasn’t rare for whole tables of food to be packed.
“Understood, Shopkeeper.”
“Stay close by and attend to them carefully. If there’s anything unusual with their health, call me immediately.”
“Understood! Oh, also, about this morning’s Blackwater Boar—shall we reserve three portions for the Sixth Prince as usual? I don’t know how many more portions can be prepared. I need to give the guests a reply.”
Su Yuyao’s long lashes lowered slightly. After a brief hesitation, she said, “We can only make five portions from this boar today. Give them all to those two guests.”
“You’re not saving any for the Sixth Prince?”
“Boar meat loses its flavor if left too long. I’ve already begun stewing it. It’s called ‘fresh of the day’—first come, first served. The Sixth Prince always delays payment—over the years, I’ve lost count of how many Spirit Stones he owes me. Since real guests are ordering, why should I reserve it for someone who pays on credit?”
“But Shopkeeper, what if that Sixth Prince throws a tantrum? He’s always looking for an excuse to cause trouble. He wants to force you into submission and… forcefully…” The waiter lowered his voice nervously.
“I’m not afraid! At worst, I’ll just stop running this place! I won’t yield to his whims!” Su Yuyao said coldly. “Does he think if I lose this restaurant, I’ll be destitute and helpless? That I’ll have no choice but to let him control me?”
“There are ten great sects and nine empires across the continent. Do you think I won’t find a place to stand?”
“If he dares to throw a fit over a few bites of Grade 5 spirit beast meat, he should be ready to lose face when word spreads!”
As she spoke, a subtle fury surged from Su Yuyao. The few strands of hair by her neck fluttered slightly in the force of her breath, her anger making her aura tremble faintly.
“Yes, Shopkeeper! I’ll go give the guests their reply!” The waiter shrank back and quickly scurried off, eager to get away from the brimming anger.
Back downstairs, he returned to Xiao Jing and informed him that there were only five portions of the Blackwater Boar, and some of the high-end Grade 4 ingredients also weren’t available in quantities enough for ten servings.
“We only sell wild spirit beasts, and what the hunters can catch each day is unpredictable. Sometimes we get more, sometimes less. It all depends on luck.”
“That’s fine. Bring whatever you have.” Xiao Jing waved his hand, showing he understood and wouldn’t fuss over the small stuff.
…
Soon, several dishes were brought out.
The Blackwater Boar had been simmered over low heat for an hour.
The broth was creamy white, its aroma rich and mouth-watering.
Xiao Jing took a small taste. It melted in his mouth, with a fine, sweet texture.
It was indeed a rare delicacy.
Since his Whale Swallowing Technique was disabled, he didn’t dare eat much himself.
He let Chu Chu eat it all instead.
Mu Lanchu began circulating the Whale Swallowing Technique. At first, she ate slowly in small bites, gradually syncing with the technique’s rhythm. Once it was running smoothly, she began eating heartily.
Meanwhile, Xiao Jing consumed 300,000 Cultivation Points to learn the [Ziyao Body Tempering Technique].
Then he used another 300,000 Cultivation Points to transmit this basic cultivation technique to Mu Lanchu.
[Remaining Cultivation Points: 3,588,500]
Mu Lanchu was stunned once again.
Her gaze toward Xiao Jing grew even more tender and adoring.
While she activated the Whale Swallowing Technique to absorb the spiritual power from the food, she also began cultivating with the Ziyao Body Tempering Technique.
“Husband, if I finish all this food, I think I can raise my Realm by at least two stages!”
“Good. Eat more.” Xiao Jing patted her head.
Watching the sweet, obedient girl puffing her cheeks while constantly eating—he found it oddly entertaining.
Xiao Jing sipped the spirit tea brought by the waiter and, while sitting idle, began upgrading his own base Realm.
[Xiao Jing]
[Physique: Mortal Body]
[Realm: Foundation Establishment Realm (Perfection)]
[Available Cultivation Points: 3,588,500]
[Binding Targets: Mu Lanchu, Liu Lingxue]
“System, consume Cultivation Points to improve my Realm.”
[Congratulations, Host. Consumed 60,000 Cultivation Points. Successfully advanced to 1st stage Steel Body Realm.]
[Congratulations, Host. Consumed 100,000 Cultivation Points. Advanced to 2nd stage Steel Body Realm.]
[Congratulations, Host. Consumed 200,000 Cultivation Points. Advanced to 3rd stage Steel Body Realm.]
[Congratulations, Host. Consumed 300,000 Cultivation Points. Advanced to 4th stage Steel Body Realm (Perfection).]
[Congratulations, Host. Consumed 1,000,000 Cultivation Points. Advanced to 2nd stage Profound Understanding Realm.]
[Notice: Host does not have enough Cultivation Points.]
[Current Remaining Cultivation Points: 1,328,500]
[Advancing to 3rd stage Profound Understanding Realm requires: 2,000,000 Cultivation Points.]
Xiao Jing looked at the series of system prompts.
Calculating in his head—
It took 1.2 million Cultivation Points to go from Foundation Establishment Realm to Steel Body Realm.
Another 1.2 million to go from Steel Body to Profound Understanding Realm.
Clearly, as the Realm increased, the required Cultivation Points multiplied tenfold!
To reach the Clarity of Mind Realm would require 11 million Cultivation Points!
Cultivation Points really burned fast.
But at least now, his Realm had surpassed that of the Sixth Prince, Bi Rui.
Bi Rui was at the 3rd stage Steel Body Realm.
In terms of upgrading speed, the system was definitely powerful!
Xiao Jing decided to hold on to his remaining 1.3 million Cultivation Points.
After finishing this lavish meal, he would receive another “small amount” of Cultivation Points.
Then, depending on the situation, he could choose to learn some martial arts or other techniques.
He closed the system panel and tasted a few bites of the newly served dishes.
Just then, a group of people swaggered in from the front entrance. The one leading wore royal robes and had an arrogant, domineering expression. Several attendants followed behind him.
As soon as the waiter saw them, he immediately bowed and greeted them with a flattering smile.
Damn it—he had just mentioned the Sixth Prince, Bi Rui, and the guy showed up right after!
And he had to serve him—he couldn’t afford to be the slightest bit negligent!
“Oh, Sixth Prince, welcome! Please come in—your private room upstairs is already prepared!”
Sixth Prince Bi Rui walked straight in and headed for the private room on the second floor.
The waiter followed closely behind.
Bi Rui hadn’t even sat down before he asked, “Did you get any fresh Grade 5 spirit meat today? The usual—three portions, packed carefully in meal boxes to go.”
“Apologies, Your Highness. Today’s special has already sold out. Would you like to take a look at the other dishes?”
“Sold out? What do you mean?” Bi Rui’s eyes narrowed as he prepared to lose his temper.