"Chapter 3116: Accepting the Challenge"
"You seem to be in a very good mood. Did something good happen?"
The next day, when Klein went to Blackthorn Security Company to study mysticism with Old Neil, his lighthearted demeanor left Old Neil somewhat puzzled.
"Haha, I met that Mr. Franklin you mentioned. He was staying at an inn not far from my new place. We happened to run into each other, so I went over and had a chat with him."
Klein took the opportunity to put his acquaintance with Xu Yue on the record. It was Old Neil's words that had sparked his curiosity and led him to talk with the man!
Then, a glimmer of moisture appeared at the corner of Old Neil's mouth. He swallowed and asked in a trembling voice,
"Y-you've already eaten it?"
Hearing Old Neil's words, Klein froze for a moment before understanding. Xu Yue had probably used his superb cooking skills to put Old Neil's mind at ease.
It sounded rather fantastical, but after tasting that Glowing Cuisine, he felt this was the likeliest explanation.
A trace of reminiscence and intoxication appeared on his face.
"It was amazing..."
After a pause, Klein continued regretfully,
"But it's a pity. I'd originally wanted to invite him to stay at my place and save him the inn expenses."
"Ptooey!"
Old Neil spat before saying,
"If anyone's having him stay over, it should be at my place. There are already three people in yours. This old man lives alone, so I've got plenty of room."
"Fine, fine, but he probably isn't interested. Still, if I get the chance to go to Backlund in the future, I'm planning to visit his home as a guest."
"So am I."
Old Neil's face was also filled with regret.
Why did he have