Making Money for Sister to Spend

Spirit City, Central District.

Dusk gradually fell, and the moon shone amid sparse stars.

Naturally, Shen Nuonuo, Qian Renxue, and Ya Wen could not go out alone without attendants.

Qian Renxue's outings especially had to be approved by either the Great Enshrined, Qian Daoliu, or the Pope, Qian Xunji.

Qian Daoliu had gone to settle accounts with Qian Daojun.

Thus, the working men Ghost Douluo Ghostly Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo Moon Guan had been ordered by Pope Qian Xunji to protect the three girls.

Shen Nuonuo held Qian Renxue's left hand, while Ya Wen held Qian Renxue's right.

To onlookers, the sight would have seemed oddly harmonious.

Ghostly Douluo and Moon Guan silently followed behind the three girls, protecting them.

"Big Sister, Auntie, are we heading to the snack stalls now?"

Qian Renxue looked at the bustling streets with great excitement, having completely forgotten what had upset her before.

Shen Nuonuo turned to Ya Wen. "Sister Ya Wen, do you know where there's good food in Spirit City?"

Ya Wen did not know either. She had been away for many years.

The three girls turned in perfect unison and looked expectantly at Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo.

They might not know, but Ghostly Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo definitely would!

Ghostly Douluo quietly gave his old companion Moon Guan a push, signaling for him to answer.

Moon Guan stumbled a step forward and rubbed his nose. "This subordinate does know of a place. I heard their food is fairly delicious, though I do not know whether it will suit the young ladies' tastes."

Moon Guan had actually only heard about it from others. He did not know much about food.

But those people had recommended it, and they were the sort who knew how to enjoy life. It should be good.

"Then let's go there first. If it doesn't work out, we can always switch to another place."

Shen Nuonuo trusted the taste of someone who loved flowers.

Ya Wen and Qian Renxue had no objections either.

Moon Guan led them to a restaurant.

The restaurant stood in a bustling part of Spirit Hall, yet its exterior looked quite ordinary.

Shen Nuonuo looked at the plaque above the restaurant, which bore the words True Flavor Pavilion.

That name is pretty modern. Interesting.

Moon Guan did not know what "modern" meant, but he still felt that he had made the right recommendation.

The five of them entered together.

Yet the moment they stepped inside, it was nothing like the plain exterior.

The restaurant's decor was simple yet elegant. Calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, while its warm-toned arrangement gave the place a sense of tranquility and comfort.

A woman in a short white dress approached them. She was beautiful and carried herself with elegance.

"Welcome to True Flavor Pavilion. I am the acting proprietor here. My name is Lin Wei."

The woman smiled and greeted them politely.

"Hello."

Shen Nuonuo, Qian Renxue, and Ya Wen politely returned Lin Wei's greeting.

Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo merely nodded indifferently.

Titled Douluo held lofty status. Outside Spirit Hall, people were usually the ones trying to curry favor with them.

"Please, have a seat." Lin Wei warmly gestured for them to sit. "Is this everyone's first time at True Flavor Pavilion?"

Lin Wei could tell from their clothing and demeanor that these people were far from ordinary.

Moreover, she herself was a six-ring Soul Emperor, yet she could not discern the strength of the two guards behind them.

She did not need to think hard to know why. Their cultivation was naturally far above hers.

"Yes, it's our first time here. Do you have private rooms?"

Ya Wen felt it would be better to eat in a private room.

Shen Nuonuo thought the same. After all, Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo were Spirit Hall Elders, and many people would surely recognize them.

"We do. Please follow me." Lin Wei smiled, made a welcoming gesture, and walked ahead to lead them.

Shen Nuonuo, Ya Wen, Qian Renxue, and the others were led into a private room.

Inside stood a medium-sized round table with seven or eight chairs. A lavish red tablecloth covered the table, which was set with exquisite bowls and chopsticks that glimmered faintly, along with all kinds of delicate pastries.

The table and chairs were also in a classical style, their carvings beautifully detailed, creating the illusion of attending a palace banquet.

After everyone sat down, Lin Wei enthusiastically poured them tea.

Looking around at the room, Shen Nuonuo could not help but praise it. "The atmosphere here is really nice."

Lin Wei wore a gentle smile. "The owner arranged it personally. Her taste is truly exceptional."

"I see." Shen Nuonuo nodded.

Lin Wei handed each of them one of the five specialty menus.

The so-called menu was actually just two thin sheets of paper, listing the dishes and their prices.

It was clear that the owner could be casual at times, yet serious at others.

Shen Nuonuo looked at the prices. "The food here isn't cheap!"

Even an ordinary bowl of chicken rice cost ten Gold Soul Coins.

One Gold Soul Coin was enough to cover a normal family's expenses for several months.

"Our restaurant uses only the finest ingredients. We select fresh and delicious soul beasts that are hundreds or even thousands of years old as ingredients. For example, the chicken rice uses Changwu Chicken that is over a hundred years old."

"For soul masters, it can benefit cultivation. For ordinary people, it can strengthen the body."

"Furthermore, our head chef is a five-ring Food System Spirit Master. Taking everything into account, our prices are naturally much higher than elsewhere."

Lin Wei explained with a smile.

This time, Shen Nuonuo was genuinely surprised.

She knew that Food System Spirit Masters were extremely rare and cultivated slowly. Reaching five rings as a Soul King was truly no easy feat.

Everyone looked through the menu while Lin Wei waited quietly beside them, never urging her customers.

Ya Wen ordered two dishes as well.

Ghostly Douluo and Moon Guan each ordered one dish.

"Big Sister, I want these two."

Qian Renxue pointed at the Steamed Bass and Braised Pork on the menu.

"Order whatever everyone wants to eat!"

"Today, it's my treat!"

Shen Nuonuo pointed at several dishes and declared boldly.

"It seems our Nuonuo has been hiding her wealth. You're quite the little rich girl!"

Ya Wen teased as she watched Shen Nuonuo's animated expression.

"Hehe, I'm not. Little Xue is the rich girl." Shen Nuonuo felt a little embarrassed by the teasing.

She truly meant it.

Most of the money had come from the card Qian Renxue had given her, while the rest had come from Qingluan Douluo.

Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo felt even more embarrassed. They had originally planned to quietly pay the bill after the meal.

In truth, they would not even need to spend their own money. They could certainly claim it back from above.

"What's mine is Big Sister's. Big Sister is mine too. In the future, I'll make money for Big Sister to spend."

Qian Renxue did not care about money. To her, it was just a number.

If Big Sister liked it, then she would simply earn more in the future.

Hearing those familiar words, Shen Nuonuo's ears turned red. "Thank you, Little Xue."

Little Xue really is a bit like one of those domineering CEOs from novels.

Eh? Why did I suddenly think of the phrase, 'A domineering CEO falls in love with me'?

"?" Qian Renxue did not understand, and neither did anyone else.

Still, everyone felt that "domineering CEO" should be a positive description.