Xiao Lan's stats: Vitality 190, Strength 27, Skills: Seven Flame Secret Method (Incomplete), Red Flame Fist, Purple Flame Sword.
Twenty-seven points of Strength might not count for much in Kong Wu's eyes, but for a young woman of her age, it could be considered an extraordinary aptitude.
Based on the level of cultivators he had encountered during this period, she should still be in the Qi Refining stage, though she was already very close to the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Back in Qingshan County, the Blood Spirit who had claimed to be in the Foundation Establishment Realm had only thirty points of Strength.
Kong Wu merely took a little notice of her before turning his head away.
The steaming dishes that had just been served were clearly far more enticing.
Kong Wu had ordered far too many dishes. The small table before him obviously could not hold them all, so after the waiter had served eight dishes, he bent at the waist and said, "Esteemed guest, you've ordered a truly enormous number of dishes. We can only cook and serve them in batches. Why don't you eat these first, and we'll continue serving them once you've finished this table?"
Although Kong Wu's sturdy body made it clear that he had a considerable appetite, the waiter clearly did not believe he could finish all that food.
Thus, the first eight dishes were all great fish and meat.
Presumably, they were hoping to make Kong Wu retreat in the face of difficulties.
Otherwise, if they spent all day cooking for Kong Wu, who would look after the other guests?
Kong Wu glanced at the waiter and paid no attention to his little scheme. He merely said, "Then you'd better hurry."
With that, he picked up a fish and bit down. Half the fish went into his mouth in a single bite. After chewing it noisily a few times, he swallowed it directly, bones and all.
The waiter froze at the sight. Before he could recover, Kong Wu used his chopsticks to shovel the remaining half of the fish into his mouth.
Smacking his lips and savoring the fragrance left between his lips and teeth, Kong Wu bared his teeth in a grin and nodded. "Not bad!"
It seemed his throat had not been pierced by any of the fish bones. His voice remained as booming as ever.
After speaking, Kong Wu began tackling the other delicacies on the table.
The waiter watched the dishes vanish at lightning speed, shuddered violently, and dashed toward the kitchen.
There was no time left to worry about the fish bones.
The most important thing now was getting the kitchen to hurry and prepare the remaining dishes.
Thinking of Kong Wu's arms, thicker than an ordinary man's thighs, the waiter quickened his pace even further.
If Kong Wu found out that he had tricked him and had not even had the kitchen prepare the other dishes, the man would probably tear him in half with his bare hands.
Thus, under his urging, the second round of dishes reached the table before Kong Wu cleared the final plate of stewed mutton.
The one who came with them was Xiao Lan, dressed as a man.
She did not even bother to greet him, simply taking a seat across from Kong Wu on her own.
Kong Wu merely cast her a glance before shifting his attention back to the food in front of him.
Thus, a strange scene appeared inside the inn.
A handsome young man sat with a smile at the corners of his eyes, staring at the burly man across from him.
Meanwhile, the burly man's mouth was constantly occupied. He never stopped eating.
Yet as time passed, Xiao Lan, who had remained calmly seated there, slowly changed expression.
This was already the fifth table.
But Kong Wu's eating speed had not changed in the slightest.
The exhausted waiter brought over the final dish and said breathlessly, "Esteemed guest, all your dishes are here."
Kong Wu merely nodded, then polished off every dish on the table right in front of him.
After patting his still-flat belly, Kong Wu took a sip of tea and said, "Bring five more racks of lamb."
The waiter hesitated, then said timidly, "Esteemed guest, you ordered too many dishes earlier, and the money you gave us still falls a little short. If you order more dishes..."
"Bring them. I'll pay!"
Before the waiter could finish, Xiao Lan across from him cut in.
Seeing this, the waiter turned his head and looked at the nodding innkeeper, then immediately turned around and urged the chefs sprawled on the floor in the kitchen.
At this point, Xiao Lan's eyes widened as she exclaimed, "In all my life, this is the first time I've seen someone eat so much."
Kong Wu tilted his head, unable to tell for a moment whether she was praising him or insulting him.
Xiao Lan seemed to realize how it sounded and hurriedly explained, "I mean, anyone who can eat this much must have an incredibly powerful physical body!"
Seeing Xiao Lan look him up and down as she spoke, seeming almost ready to drool, Kong Wu's expression changed.
This woman...
Could it be???
"Could I ask you to do something for me?"
Facing Xiao Lan's expectant gaze, Kong Wu rubbed his chin and carefully examined her fair skin, rosy lips, and slightly exaggerated pectoral muscles...
"Tell me about it."
Xiao Lan's eyes lit up at this. Then she seemed to think of something and hesitated. "I can't tell you about it directly yet. Once you've eaten your fill, shall we go to a room and discuss it?"
Kong Wu was a dignified nine-foot-tall man. How could he sit idly by in the face of such an insolent request?
He immediately rose and declared righteously:
"Let's go! The lamb chops still need some time to roast, anyway."
With that, he strode away like a dragon and tiger.
Xiao Lan followed closely behind, her face flushed with excitement.
Bang!
The door slammed shut.
The guest room Kong Wu had booked was exceptionally spacious. Most importantly, the bed was big enough!
After entering the room, Kong Wu sat down in a chair. He was just recalling what his past self ought to say in a situation like this when Xiao Lan had already walked over and grabbed his hand, visibly agitated.
That eager?
Before Kong Wu could react, Xiao Lan said, "I imagine a hero like you knows something about the Purple Flame Hall. I'm the current Hall Master's granddaughter!"
"Our Purple Flame Hall has run into some troublesome matters recently, and we urgently need an expert with a physique as powerful as yours!"
"As long as you help us with this matter, the Purple Flame Hall will certainly reward you handsomely!"
After saying all this, Xiao Lan stared fixedly at Kong Wu, only to discover that the smile on his face was gradually vanishing, with no idea where it had gone.
After a long silence, Kong Wu pulled his arm back.
Only then did Xiao Lan realize that despite possessing the strength of the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, she had been effortlessly freed by Kong Wu.
At this, her excitement grew even stronger.
If she could recruit him, the dilemma currently facing the Purple Flame Hall would be resolved with ease.
The next moment, Kong Wu rose and walked to the door. He opened it and said in a deep voice, "Not interested. Leave."
Xiao Lan was somewhat puzzled. "Perhaps you're unfamiliar with our Purple Flame Hall. When we say a handsome reward, we mean..."
Before she could finish, Kong Wu untied the sack he had brought back into the room and threw it onto the floor.
"Hm?"
Xiao Lan stared at the pile of gold, silver, and treasures, then fell silent for a long while.
"Then never mind. Please get some rest."
Although she did not know why Kong Wu's expression had suddenly changed, Xiao Lan still tactfully left.
Just as she stepped out of the inn, she heard an angry roar reverberate through it.
"Waiter! Where are my roasted lamb legs!!!!"
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