Ding–a–ling—
A crisp bell chimed as Devil Bear Douluo followed Ghost Douluo into the shop. The first thing he saw was a young man reclining lazily in a rocking chair.
Early twenties. Ordinary-looking. Completely unremarkable.
This was the mysterious Senior Lin Ghost Douluo kept praising?
Devil Bear Douluo frowned and subconsciously tried to probe the youth with spirit power—
—and froze.
He sensed nothing.
Not concealment. Not resistance. Just… emptiness.
Yet the more "ordinary" the young man appeared, the more Devil Bear Douluo's scalp tingled.
What kind of monstrous expert could make a level-94 Titled Douluo feel nothing at all?
Level 98?
Level 99?
Or something… beyond mortal understanding?
His respect shot through the roof.
A sidelong glance confirmed his guess—Ghost Douluo was standing beside him with an expression bordering on worship. His eyes shone with a bizarre, devout light.
That look… is he staring at a deity?
Ghost Douluo clasped his fists, his voice respectful to the extreme.
"Senior Lin, I'm back. This is Devil Bear Douluo, my old brother. After hearing of this place's wonders, he also wishes to experience it."
Devil Bear Douluo no longer hesitated.
He dropped straight to one knee.
"Greetings, Senior Lin!
Junior Devil Bear Douluo—Elder of Spirit Hall, level-94 attack system Titled Douluo—pays his respects!"
"I have long heard of Senior's great name! To meet you today is truly the blessing of three lifetimes!"
Ghost Douluo blinked.
Huh?
You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes… how are you even better at flattering than me?
…No, wait. This wasn't flattery.
This was respect.
Respect for Senior Lin!
On the rocking chair, Lin Feng raised his eyes in mild stupefaction.
Why did this guy kneel the moment he walked in?
I haven't even started pretending to be deep yet!
Are Titled Douluo these days… always this cooperative?
But outwardly, Lin Feng maintained an air of distant calm.
"Stand up."
His tone was mild, yet to Devil Bear Douluo it sounded like divine decree.
"This is a restaurant, not a Sect.
If you want to eat, order food.
If you want to draw a prize, consume."
"No need for such formalities."
Devil Bear Douluo didn't even dare to exhale loudly. Only after Ghost Douluo discreetly nodded did he carefully rise and take a seat, behaving like a hulking bear trying not to knock over porcelain.
He gently opened the menu—
—and stiffened.
These… prices?
Tens of thousands of gold coin?
Even the cheapest dish was eight thousand?!
His scalp tingled.
"Old Ghost…" he whispered, voice trembling, "this… isn't a misprint, right?"
Ghost Douluo's chest puffed with pride.
Ah yes.
This exact panic… he experienced it too.
"Old Bear, you lack vision."
Ghost Douluo leaned close, lowering his voice dramatically.
"This is a place where you can draw a spirit bone."
"An eighty-thousand-year spirit bone."
He patted his spirit tool with pride.
"Tell me—how much do you think that's worth?"
Boom.
Like thunder splitting open his skull, Devil Bear Douluo snapped into clarity.
Eight-thousand gold coin?
Tens of thousands?
That was cheap.
This was unimaginably cheap!
An eighty-thousand-year spirit bone was something the entire continent could barely produce!
Even millions of gold coin wouldn't be enough to buy one!
Devil Bear Douluo's expression instantly shifted from horror…
…to burning fanaticism.
"Old Ghost, you're right!"
He rubbed his hands like a starving wolf.
"How is this expensive? This is practically charity!"
"Quick—recommend some dishes!"
Ghost Douluo's ego soared.
Finally—he could act experienced!
He proudly pointed at a section on the menu.
"With your appetite, start with these…"
Meanwhile, as Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were busy expanding business for Feng Ran Pavilion, the Golden Generation was also making moves.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan arrived at the residence of Saint Dragon Douluo, Tuoba Xi.
The three of them exchanged glances—they knew well that if they outright claimed "the restaurant can give spirit bones," Tuoba Xi would absolutely not believe them. Just like Ju Douluo hadn't.
Thus, a new strategy.
"You three want to introduce me to a restaurant?"
"And treat me to a meal?" Tuoba Xi chuckled, amused.
These three kids only came together when something was up.
Hu Liena's eyes sparkled like stars.
"Grandpa Tuoba, the dishes there are amazing! You'll love them!"
As she spoke, the memory of the food surfaced—her throat moved subconsciously.
Yan wiped the corner of his mouth with exaggerated nostalgia.
"Elder Tuoba, it's truly divine! I've lived so many years, and never tasted anything so fragrant!"
Xie Yue nodded furiously.
"It's true! After eating, I even felt more energetic! The owner's skills are unbelievable!"
Tuoba Xi looked at their eager expressions…
…and his heart softened instantly.
Ah.
So the children were craving something tasty but didn't have the money.
Thus they came to trick their elder into paying?
These little rascals… truly adorable.
"Alright," Tuoba Xi laughed warmly, "since you're recommending it so sincerely, I'll go take a look."
"But I'm treating.
Order whatever you want."
The three exchanged quick looks—eyes flashing with triumph.
Plan—successful.
"Grandpa Tuoba, you definitely won't regret this!"
"Yes! Once you taste it, you'll know we weren't exaggerating!"
Laughing and chatting, the four of them headed toward Feng Ran Pavilion.
Tuoba Xi had no idea…
…that he was about to experience something that would shatter his worldview.
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