Moon Pavilion

"Master, the spending level in a place like this is rather high. Although we can afford it, it obviously isn't conducive to long-term resource allocation," Aserine said softly beside Zhongli.

Zhongli turned to glance at her, then held out his hand. "Give me your Storage Soul Tool. I mean yours, not the shared one."

Although Aserine was a Maid, Zhongli's family was relatively well-off, so the Maids' status was not low. Naturally, she had her own Storage Soul Tool.

She hesitated slightly, but not for long. After a subtle change in her expression, she directly handed her Storage Bracelet to Zhongli.

Zhongli took the Storage Bracelet and sensed the scattered little items inside. Without paying them much attention, he began creating Gold Soul Coins within it. One Gold Soul Coin after another appeared out of thin air inside the Soul Tool, rapidly piling into a tall little mountain.

There were a great many of them—at least seven figures...

"Alright. From now on, use the Gold Soul Coins I gave you for my personal expenses. Use the public funds for daily expenditures," Zhongli said as he returned the Storage Bracelet to Aserine.

"Uh..."

Aserine frowned slightly, not quite understanding what Zhongli meant. But the next moment, when she carefully sensed the Storage Bracelet, the mountain of Gold Soul Coins inside left her completely stunned.

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Where did all these Gold Soul Coins come from?

Why do I feel like Young Master is even richer than Old Master? He casually gave me millions of Gold Soul Coins. How many people on the entire Douluo Continent can do that? This is absurd—completely absurd!

"Don't make a fuss. This is a secret."

Zhongli said softly.

A Maid like Aserine, who obeyed unconditionally, was especially useful in a situation like this. She would not question where the Gold Soul Coins came from, nor would she ask all sorts of questions. With just one order, she would obediently keep the secret. Very convenient and practical.

"Yes!"

Aserine nodded vigorously, though her expression still retained some numbness from the shock.

Zhongli adjusted his clothes slightly. Since he had known in advance that this place was not ordinary, he naturally needed to change into a decent outfit. Better yet, he should bring a Maid specifically to pay the bill, so he would look high-class and would not be easily stopped.

In the original story, there had actually been nothing wrong with Tang San being stopped outside the academy. Given the social and cultural environment of this world, any normal gatekeeper who saw a plainly dressed child and an old man approaching would instinctively be suspicious.

Although the gatekeeper's behavior was understandable, what he did was still wrong. It could only be said that the overall environment of this world was not very good, which was why such things happened.

When Zhongli and Aserine arrived before Moon Pavilion, the two gatekeepers raised their hands to stop them at the same time. However, despite stopping them, their expressions remained amiable. That was the benefit of wearing a fine outfit and bringing along a beautiful Maid.

"Sorry, little friend, but Moon Pavilion's spending requirements are a bit high. If possible, please try to dine in the company of your family," one gatekeeper said apologetically, bending down slightly.

Zhongli nodded faintly and casually waved a hand. Aserine, standing behind him, understood at once and directly gave each gatekeeper a Gold Soul Coin. This was not a tip; it merely proved that they could afford to spend here. After all, they were both young, so a little suspicion was normal.

Though the two gatekeepers had seen plenty of money, money in their own hands was different from money they merely saw. After putting away the coins, they immediately stepped aside, bowed, and gestured for them to enter.

Man or woman, adult or child, servant or otherwise—whoever had money was the boss, and whoever gave money was practically a second parent! That was the core principle of their polite service.

Moon Pavilion's interior was spacious, and even more lavish than it appeared from outside. The first floor was decorated in a grand and open fashion. Two rows of Maids inside slightly bowed and extended their hands in welcome, watching Zhongli and Aserine enter Moon Pavilion.

Before long, a beautiful woman in red came directly to Zhongli's side and asked with a smile, "May I ask if you have a reservation?"

Her reasoning was simple. Ordinary people could not possibly enter Moon Pavilion. Since the two guards had allowed them in, they were certainly not ordinary people. Either they had a reservation and someone was waiting inside, or they had independent spending power. There was no third possibility.

Moreover, Zhongli and Aserine were both young and did not look like people who controlled family finances. Even if they had money, it was probably limited. Most likely, someone had made a reservation, or their parents or family members were dining inside.

"No. Give us a table on the first floor, somewhere more secluded," Zhongli said directly.

"Uh... very well."

The Red-Clothed Maid's expression became slightly strange, but her professionalism was high. She quickly recovered, smiling as she led them to a secluded table with a beautiful view. Once Zhongli had taken his seat, she continued with a smile, "May I ask what you would like to order?"

Zhongli thought for a moment, then realized he had no idea what to order. He turned to Aserine and said, "You order. Price doesn't matter. Just get enough for two people and make it reasonably good."

"Yes!"

Aserine answered decisively. She was still standing behind Zhongli, because a Maid could not sit at the dining table with her master. This was basic etiquette for a Maid, and having undergone strict training, she naturally understood it.

Aserine was quite skilled at ordering. She quickly named several excellent dishes, apparently forming a fine high-end set meal. It was so high-end that even the Maid beside them began looking at Zhongli differently.

The answer was simple.

Zhongli had given Aserine several million Gold Soul Coins and told her to eat something good. So, shouldn't "good" cost a little more Gold Soul Coins?

"The items you ordered are somewhat expensive, and the required labor and materials are considerable. Might I ask if..."

The Red-Clothed Maid's smile was slightly strained. If they had been two adults, she would not have said this. But when a child and a Maid ordered such a meal, there was a chance they might not be able to pay.

It was not necessarily a problem with their family. Most likely, their family was wealthy and frequently ate such expensive meals, so the master and servant had habitually ordered the same dishes when going out. But they might not have brought enough money, and that would be troublesome to handle.

Their parents were major customers, after all. They could not exactly detain the customer's child and demand payment, could they? That would be terribly embarrassing. Without face, would those customers ever return to their establishment?

Therefore, the necessary questions still had to be asked.

"Go settle the bill. If it isn't enough, order more. There shouldn't be any problem now, right?" Zhongli first said to Aserine, then turned and gave the Maid a smile.

"No problem. I'll notify the kitchen to begin immediately. Please wait a moment," the Red-Clothed Maid said, deeply bowing before leading Aserine toward the counter to pay.

Zhongli smiled faintly, lifted the warm tea that had already been placed on the table, and took a light sip. "The tea leaves are of good quality, and the flavor is quite full. Unfortunately, it has been left out too long, so some of the fragrance has dispersed. It lacks that most perfect taste."

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