Poaching Talent

Ya Wen saw that Shen Nuonuo was fixated on this question, but she did not know the specifics either. She asked, "Elder Ghost, Elder Ju, do either of you know about this?"

Ghostly Douluo gave Moon Guan a look.

Those who understood, understood.

A helpless look appeared on Moon Guan's face. Why was it him again?

"Food System Spirit Masters are rare. It's not that Spirit Hall has none; they are simply mostly assigned elsewhere."

"For example, in the military. Spirit Hall's Angel Legion has always been equipped with two five-ring Food System Spirit Masters. Both of them have the potential to become Soul Emperors or even Spirit Saints in the future."

Moon Guan spoke softly.

Food System Spirit Masters capable of breaking through to Soul Elder were rare across the entire continent.

If a Soul Grandmaster-level Food System Spirit Master could sustain the food consumption of a hundred people, then a Soul Elder—even one who had just broken through level thirty—could provide food supplies for more than five hundred people.

As their levels increased, that number would continue to rise. At the same time, reaching level thirty meant that the food a Food System Spirit Master could provide would gain a third additional attribute, greatly increasing their usefulness to a team.

That was why the Food System Spirit Masters cultivated by Spirit Hall were given priority placement in the Angel Legion, followed by the Holy Dragon Legion.

When Shen Nuonuo heard about the Angel Legion, she could not help sighing.

"Miss, what is it? Perhaps you don't know this, but Spirit Hall's Angel Legion is the elite among elites. Those who can enter are at least Soul Kings, and most of them are flying Spirit Saints."

"The commander of the Angel Legion is also a relative of the Great Enshrined. He is a level ninety-three Titled Douluo, stronger than both Ghostly Douluo and me."

Moon Guan did not understand why Shen Nuonuo had sighed.

Spirit Hall's Angel Legion alone was enough to crush the so-called armies of the Two Great Empires.

"Nothing." Shen Nuonuo gently shook her head.

So strong... Though the Angel Legion was made up of over a thousand elite Spirit Masters, in the end, it still couldn't stand against xx's hidden weapons.

In the battle at Jialing Pass thirty years later, a single Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus from xx could cripple all seventy-six Spirit Saints among the Angel Legion's mid-level forces in an instant.

That's fucking absurd. How could a tiny hidden weapon have that kind of power?

The more Shen Nuonuo thought about it, the more absurd it seemed. A Spirit Master needed at least thirty years to cultivate to the rank of Spirit Saint, yet one Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus could take out so many Spirit Saints at once?

And that Guanyin's Tear could actually shatter Qian Renxue's heart.

That cheat was truly unparalleled.

Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo looked as though they had seen a ghost.

What was that Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus Miss had mentioned?

A hidden weapon?

Since when could hidden weapons defeat Spirit Masters?

And it could instantly kill seventy-six Spirit Saints?

Could this get any more outrageous?

Although Moon Guan and Ghostly Douluo had already grown accustomed to Shen Nuonuo's inner thoughts, they still could not help sucking in a sharp breath upon hearing this.

Of course they knew about hidden weapons, but how could they possibly be that powerful? If they were, there would be no need to cultivate at all. Everyone could just practice using hidden weapons.

Ya Wen froze. The Angel Legion was closely tied to her. If her mother had not been expelled, she would definitely have joined the Angel Legion in the future.

A giant question mark seemed to appear above Qian Renxue's head. She stopped playing with her yo-yo and stared blankly at Shen Nuonuo.

Shen Nuonuo was completely unaware of how strange the atmosphere had become. Seeing Qian Renxue spacing out, she carelessly rubbed her head.

Hm, I wonder whether Shao Xin has joined that xxx Academy yet. He should be a four-ring or five-ring Spirit Master by now, right?

He's a support-type Spirit Master who is absolutely certain to become a Spirit Saint in the future. It would be great if we could poach him for Spirit Hall. When we get back, I should mention it to Grandpa and see whether he can be brought into Spirit Hall.

He would be helpful to Spirit Hall in the future, and we could cultivate him better as well. What's so good about that scam academy? If he likes teaching, he might as well come teach at our Spirit Hall Academy.

The names of his spirit skills are pretty amusing too. Just hearing them makes people hungry—Recovery Big Meat Bun, Lightness Soup Dumpling, Bloodthirsty Red Bean Bun, Piercing BBQ Pork Bun, Solid Crystal Bun, Destruction Explosive Bun.

Shen Nuonuo felt that, aside from Shao Xin, the teachers at Shrek Academy were not particularly noteworthy.

Ghostly Douluo, Moon Guan, Ya Wen, and Qian Renxue all silently remembered Shao Xin's name at the same time.

"Big Sister Ya Wen, Elders, do you think we can buy this shop? That way, we can come eat here whenever we have time."

"Oh, and especially keep this Food System Spirit Master."

Shen Nuonuo felt that if they could regularly eat the meals here, their cultivation speed would gradually improve. Though the effect was small, little by little, it would add up.

Building a solid foundation from childhood would make their foundation even sturdier in the future.

Ding. Hidden mission triggered: Help Qian Renxue begin competing from childhood and build a solid foundation. Reward: Upon her martial soul awakening, her Six-winged Angel will become an Eight-Winged Angel.

The system suddenly spoke.

Heh, you really are a bastard. If I hadn't brought it up, would it never have triggered?

Shen Nuonuo could not help complaining.

I didn't do it on purpose. It was required from above.

The system felt wronged, but it said nothing.

Shen Nuonuo snorted softly.

"Probably?" Ya Wen was not certain either.

Beside her, Qian Renxue looked at Shen Nuonuo with sparkling eyes.

"That woman just now was only the acting shop owner. She can't decide the shop's fate, but wouldn't we know if we asked her?"

Moon Guan also felt it was feasible.

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

Shen Nuonuo guessed it was probably the acting shop owner from before.

"Come in."

Seeing that no one spoke, Qian Renxue called out directly.

Lin Wei entered carrying a platter of fruit. Seeing everyone staring at her, she asked respectfully, "Dear customers, is there anything I can help you with?"

Why do those looks feel so creepy?

"Big Sister Ya Wen, you say it!"

Shen Nuonuo felt it would be strange for her to negotiate business while looking like a child.

"Alright."

Ya Wen answered softly. For some reason, despite this being their first meeting today, she and Shen Nuonuo felt as though they had known each other for a long time.

"Shopkeeper Lin, may I presumptuously ask how business at True Flavor Pavilion has been lately?"

"Of course, you needn't answer if you don't wish to. I realize the question may be presumptuous."

Ya Wen's voice was gentle, her expression calm.

Hearing Ya Wen's words, Shen Nuonuo nodded inwardly. Bringing up the purchase of the shop right away might make the other party feel humiliated. Being more tactful was better.

Lin Wei's expression became somewhat unnatural, but she still chose to tell the truth. "To be honest with you, business has indeed been poor in recent years."

Ya Wen was not surprised by this, because she had already noticed something was off the moment they entered.

There had not even been a server to greet customers; the acting shop owner had greeted them personally.

Moreover, they had ordered many dishes, yet the food had all arrived very quickly. Clearly, there were pitifully few customers here.