Xiao Yu looked quite annoyed.
“Boss, are you okay?” Chen Mo asked with concern.
Xiao Yu shook his head and turned to look at Weng Wuyá again.
“Weng Lao, why don’t you first bring your friend over to take a look? If—and I mean if—I can’t help for now, maybe I’ll be able to in the future.” Weng Wuyá’s eyes lit up again at those words.
“Besides, my inn is quite unique, one of a kind. Staying here to recover could be good too.
At your age, it’s not good to always stay cooped up inside. Going out, getting some fresh air—that’s good for recovery too!”
“Boss, do you truly have a way?” “Yeah, I do. But it’s a matter of time.” “May I ask, how long might it take?” Xiao Yu looked helpless.
“Old man, bring the person over first. I need to see them to know. Maybe a year, maybe ten.
An illness needs the right remedy, and right now I don’t even know the symptoms. How would I know what it takes?” Weng Wuyá was momentarily stunned, then let out a sheepish chuckle.
“You’re right, boss. That was careless of me. I’ll head back and prepare, then bring him here as soon as possible!”
Weng Wuyá was visibly excited, his face practically glowing. Xiao Yu sighed and turned back toward the kitchen.
“No need to rush. Let’s eat first.” “Yeah, Weng Lao, the boss isn’t going anywhere.
Let’s order food first. I’m telling you, his cooking is divine… just a bit pricey.” Weng Wuyá stroked his beard and laughed.
“Very well, young one, you’re right. I’ll treat everyone to this meal!” The Chen siblings beamed with joy.
“Thanks, Weng Lao!”
“So generous!” Laughter echoed from the dining area. “Miss Xiao Bai, three tomato egg noodles, three braised chicken with mushrooms, and three portions of braised fish, please!”
To Weng Wuyá, a few spirit stones were nothing—he just wanted to taste a real spiritual chef’s cuisine.
“Alright, guests, that’ll be thirty-three spirit stones in total.”
Weng Lao paid without hesitation and joined the Chen siblings at the table. Soon, the food was served.
Chen Mo drooled and was about to dig in when his sister smacked his hand.
“Brother! Are you a starving ghost reborn? Didn’t you see Weng Lao hasn’t started yet?”
Chen Mo rubbed the back of his head awkwardly and pulled his hand back, smiling at Weng Lao.
“Please, Weng Lao, go ahead.” “Haha, no need to be so polite, young friend!”
Weng Wuyá picked up a piece of fish and took a bite. The tender texture and divine flavor lit up his taste buds instantly!
No doubt, this was food crafted by a true spiritual chef—astonishingly delicious and imbued with special effects.
Weng Lao took a deep breath and looked toward Xiao Yu, who had just walked out of the kitchen.
“Boss, this kind of flavor is worth far more than just a few spirit stones—it’s an absolute bargain!” “Eat more if you like it!”
Xiao Yu glanced at the old man and secretly rolled his eyes.
You think everyone is rich like you? “Just a few” spirit stones—stop showing off! Just then, Xiao Bai’s voice came from the lobby.
“Hello guest, would you like to stay at the inn?”
A guest? Xiao Yu didn’t go out, just kept eating, and even prepared a portion of food for Da Huang the dog.
At the door, a group of young people gathered around Xiao Bai. They were all quite young.
“Miss Xiao Bai, it’s me! I’m back!”
Xu Shaoyun approached with a smile. “Hello guest, would you like a room?” “Uh…”
Xu Shaoyun froze. Just one day apart, and she acted like she didn’t even recognize him! “Brother Shaoyun, this lady doesn’t seem to know you!”
A little girl with two braids blinked curiously. The others looked at him too, saying nothing—just staring. Xu Shaoyun’s face flushed. He gave an awkward smile and glanced at Xiao Bai again.
But Xiao Bai still wore her standard service smile. Xu Shaoyun gave up and slouched.
“Miss Xiao Bai, please get us eight rooms.” “Of course, guests.” “You guys better pay for yourselves. Don’t think you can freeload off me!”
The group had already heard of the room prices and each handed over ten spirit stones. “Mmm, what’s that smell?”
“Yeah, smells better than the food back at the marquis’ house!” Xu Shaoyun’s face lit up.
“That’s it! That’s the smell!” Just then, Xiao Yu walked out carrying a food tray.
“Da Huang, time to eat!” Everyone stared at the food in his hands. Zoom!
A flash of yellow fur zipped by.
“Woof!”
“Easy there, eat slowly,” Xiao Yu said as he patted Da Huang’s smooth fur. The group of young people were stunned.
That heavenly aroma… and he fed it to his dog?! That was cruel beyond words! “Boss, it’s me, I’m back!”
Xu Shaoyun rushed to strike up a conversation. “Mm.”
Xiao Yu looked up at the group, gave Xu Shaoyun a nod, and secretly approved. Not bad, kid.
Bringing in customers. Promising! Though he praised him internally, his expression remained ice-cold and calm.
“Uh…”
Xu Shaoyun wanted to cry. Boss, can you not be so aloof? Just a little friendliness, please?
Before coming, he’d hyped himself up to his friends, saying how familiar he was with the boss and the staff.
Now one pretended not to know him, and the other looked cool and distant! “Boss, these are my friends!”
“Hello, Boss!”
“Hi there.” Xiao Yu glanced at the teens—they were all about the same age as Xu Shaoyun. Young, innocent. “Boss, is there any food left?”
The girl named Zhao Xixi spoke in a soft, timid voice, a little scared of this serious-looking boss. The others looked hopeful too. Xiao Yu rolled his eyes.
Meal time was over. Rules were rules. “Nope. Meal time’s over. You’ll have to wait till dinner.”
Xu Shaoyun looked devastated. Totally the boss’s style… The others looked disappointed.
Zhao Xixi even stared at Da Huang’s food bowl like she was ready to drool. Da Huang felt a strange sense of danger. Is this little human trying to steal my food?!
He visibly began to eat faster. Everyone sighed.
Guess they’d have to wait until dinner. But soon their spirits lifted again—room benefits included increased cultivation speed.
That was the real reason they were here! “Alright everyone, hold onto your room keys.
Time to head up and cultivate!” Xu Shaoyun called out. “Xiao Bai, go up with them and explain the features.” “Yes, Boss!” Xu Shaoyun quickly blocked her path.
“Hehe, no need for Miss Xiao Bai to go! I know the rooms well. Let me explain it to them!” Xiao Yu raised an eyebrow.
“You sure?”
“Of course!”
“Alright then.”
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