Lin Feng's casual tone still drifted in the air.
Dai Tianfeng, who had just felt hope after Lin Feng "accepted" the spirit bones, froze completely.
No way.
No way.
NO WAY??
Our Star Luo Empire's heirloom—
a pair of hundred-thousand-year spirit bones, passed down generation after generation—
You… you just…
GAVE THEM TO TWO MAIDS?!
As an employee benefit?!
Even if you are a Divinity, is it really okay to be this wasteful?!
These were hundred-thousand-year spirit bones!
Not roadside cabbage!
(And even the original Tang San forged divine equipment from six hundred-thousand-year bones!)
Dai Tianfeng felt as though an invisible giant had repeatedly stomped on his worldview until it was powdered into dust.
In stark contrast—
The old fox Zhu Chenfei beside him suddenly lit up with a smile so bright it could make Chrysanthemum Douluo jealous.
Ecstasy!
Opportunity!
A father-in-law's breakthrough chance!
Didn't they see?
Even that seductive girl feeding grapes didn't get a spirit bone.
But his two daughters did!
This meant—
Lord Deity clearly favored the Zhu Sisters!
And the higher his daughters' status…
The more majestic his identity as "father-in-law" would become!
Zhu Chenfei's beard even trembled with delight, imagining a bright future of riding atop Dai Tianfeng's head.
But then—
Lin Feng's next actions froze that smile instantly.
Zhu Chenfei, Dai Tianfeng, and the Star Luo entourage all felt a cold shiver shoot down their spines.
The Zhu Sisters—Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing—blushed crimson, obediently kneeling with kitten-like grace.
"Thank you, Master, for the reward."
Lin Feng nodded approvingly.
But his gaze drifted to Hu Liena—
her face forced into a smile, but with unmistakable disappointment in her eyes.
One doesn't fear scarcity,
but inequality.
The ancients truly spoke nothing but truth.
Having three employees meant he couldn't show favoritism.
Lin Feng picked up the Blue Silver Emperor leg bone and waved it in her direction.
"This spirit bone doesn't match your attributes. It's more useful for the Blue Silver Emperor. I won't give it to you."
Then—
A light-blue system interface only he could see quietly unfolded.
He navigated straight to the Spirit Bone section.
[Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Charm Skull Bone (100,000 years)]
[Price: 10,000 Gourmet Points]
Lin Feng's mouth twitched.
"It's so damn cheap."
Compared to divine items priced at hundreds of thousands or millions of points,
Douluo's strongest treasures really were…
Clearance sale items.
But even so—
When those 10,000 points were deducted, it still stabbed his heart like a dagger.
Lin Feng winced inwardly.
Damn, my heart hurts…!
Fine. I'll squeeze double out of this little fox later.
He set aside the Blue Silver Emperor bone and moved his fingers gently.
A moment later—
A pink, dreamlike skull bone appeared in his palm, charming and ethereal, emanating an aura of ultimate seduction.
"This hundred-thousand-year Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox skull bone matches your attributes perfectly."
Lin Feng's tone was calm as ever.
"Take it. Consider it a reward for your recent diligence."
Buzz—
Hu Liena's mind exploded into blank white light.
Her peach blossom eyes, which had dimmed earlier, instantly gleamed with blazing splendor.
A tsunami of joy and guilt crashed over her.
She had actually doubted Senior earlier…
She actually thought Senior favored the Zhu Sisters over her…
How could Senior forget her?
He had simply been preparing something even more suitable for her!
"Master…"
Her eyes reddened instantly.
She hurriedly took the skull bone with both hands, bowing deeply.
"Thank you, Master! Nana will definitely serve you even more diligently in the future!"
Her voice dripped like warm honey, tinged with a lovely sob that made one's bones melt.
Lin Feng finally felt the sting of losing points dissolve from his heart.
Three employees satisfied—
team building complete.
To him, it was nothing more than routine managerial welfare distribution.
But to the Star Luo delegation—
It was a god-slaying thunderbolt.
What?!
Are hundred-thousand-year spirit bones in your hands…
Bought in bulk?!
Wholesale?!
Discounted?!
How could they be taken out so casually—
as if they were pebbles?
Even perfectly matched to attributes?!
Dai Tianfeng was numb.
He stiffly turned his head toward the group of Titled Douluo inhaling "immortal qi" around the enlightenment tea tree.
He murmured weakly:
"…Is… is this normal?"
The Titled Douluo finally looked away from the tree.
They turned their heads in unison.
Their expressions—
Like looking at mountain bumpkins who had never seen civilization.
Gold Crocodile Douluo cast a disdainful glance.
Devil Bear Douluo curled his lip.
Finally, Chrysanthemum Douluo delicately flicked his handkerchief, raised his orchid finger, and said with the tone of a jaded elder:
"Bumpkins."
Two feather-light syllables—
yet two earth-shattering slaps landed across the faces of the entire Star Luo delegation.
Ghost Douluo crossed his arms, snorting coldly.
"Do you know who Senior is?
Mere hundred-thousand-year spirit bones? Even divine artifacts are just roadside stones in Senior's eyes."
"Being shocked like you… is just embarrassing."
Dai Tianfeng: "…"
Zhu Chenfei: "…"
Everyone: "…"
Their faces burned with humiliation.
But they couldn't refute a single word.
Only then did Lin Feng, satisfied with his "employee benefits program," finally turn back to Dai Tianfeng.
"I see your sincerity."
"I shall absolve you of your sins."
Dai Tianfeng felt as if his soul ascended.
"Tha—thank you, Lord Deity! Thank you, Lord De—"
He had just opened his mouth to try to earn some "welfare" for himself—
But Lin Feng was already standing.
He swept his gaze over the room.
"The matter here is concluded."
"Today, we officially begin business."
Boom—!!
Instantly—the crowd erupted.
"YES! Dinner time!"
"I'm starving! Yesterday I missed dinner because I was digging up plant pots—today I'm eating until I explode!"
"Table sharing! Table sharing! Old rules! Yue Guan, over here!"
The Titled Douluo who were dignified and solemn moments ago—
Now transformed into a bunch of lively aunties chasing supermarket discounts.
In perfect coordination, they began dragging tables, forming groups, and preparing to order.
Even Qian Daoliu—
Who had just been beating people at the entrance—
Turned into a golden streak, rushing to grab the best seat.
Why were they here watching drama all day?
To eat the Senior's cooking, of course!
The Feng Ran Pavilion buzzed like a festival market.
Only Dai Tianfeng and his entourage remained frozen in place.
Stiff.
Confused.
Utterly out of sync.
Qian Daoliu turned and saw the eyesores still kneeling.
His cheerful face instantly darkened.
He slammed the bent L-shaped scepter onto the table.
Clang!
"Hey!"
"If you're going to eat, hurry up and find a seat and get in line!"
"If not—scram!"
"Don't kneel there and obstruct Senior's view!"
Eat?
Queue?
Dai Tianfeng's brain, already mush, crashed completely.
So… this Divinity…
Really was…
Just a restaurant owner?!
Then what about the divine objects?
The hundred-thousand-year spirit bones?
The enlightenment tea tree?!
Were those… appetizers?
So should he also… sit?
And order?
Just as Dai Tianfeng hovered between collapsing and enlightenment—
Behind him, Zhu Chenfei's crafty fox eyes flickered with a strange light.
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