A Convenient Theft

The group arrived at the restaurant Shen Ranxi had opened.

Oscar and Ma Hongjun both knew that this restaurant had been opened by Shen Ranxi together with the teachers. Shen Ranxi had even given them discount cards they could use here.

As they entered the main hall, the sharp-eyed manager hurried over at the entrance and led them to a Private Room on the top floor.

While they were ordering, Shen Ranxi spoke with the manager.

"Spread the word that the restaurant will be launching 'Spirit Food' soon. There will be ten dishes a day, and each table can only order one." Feifei's space had to be put to use.

The manager was baffled and asked doubtfully, "Boss, what is 'Spirit Food'?"

Shen Ranxi smiled mysteriously. "Good stuff. Eating it can strengthen the body, extend one's lifespan, and speed up the absorption of Soul Power."

The manager's mouth fell slightly open as he stood there in a daze, unable to grasp the meaning of her words for a long while.

Shen Ranxi gave him time to process it. Of course something like this sounded unbelievable. Though she had embellished it a little and exaggerated somewhat, who didn't exaggerate when doing business? Anyone who didn't would be a fool!

Shen Ranxi did not consider herself a fool.

Besides, the benefits of things grown while bathed in spiritual energy went far beyond that. Even Feifei had said that, in her world, only people from the Cultivation World could eat Spirit Food.

I'm giving the people of Douluo Continent a benefit! Shen Ranxi cackled inwardly.

The manager knew what this young boss was capable of. What she said had to be true. He walked away in a daze to process it, but even amid his shock, his professional instincts had him agree and begin thinking of how to promote it.

Satisfaction flashed through Shen Ranxi's eyes. Uncle Li had been someone she had rescued by chance. He had been a Second Ring Soul Master being hunted down when she encountered him, and he had insisted on repaying her.

After learning that he had business experience, she hired him as the restaurant's manager.

He was honest and also had a keen business mind.

Inside the Private Room, everyone stared dumbfoundedly at the tiny little creature whose stomach seemed like a bottomless pit. It had eaten three whole tables of dishes. One table alone was enough to feed ten or so grown men.

Seeing it eat as if it had not had a meal in eight lifetimes, Shen Ranxi's Brow Center twitched. Noticing that it still intended to keep eating, she hurriedly stopped it. When she saw Feifei's aggrieved eyes, she quickly explained, "It's not that I won't let you eat. It's just that the auction is about to start, and if we don't leave now, we'll be too late. Once we're done, I'll pack up two tables for you, all right?"

Only then did Feifei grin. It jumped back onto Shen Ranxi's shoulder and rubbed its face against her.

The Corner of Shen Ranxi's Mouth twitched. "You didn't wipe your mouth!"

Feifei pouted. What's with that? She actually dared to dislike Lord Fei Ya! Still, it honestly raised its face and waited.

Little Bell quickly took out a small Handkerchief and wiped it clean, earning an approving look from Feifei that seemed to say, "Human, you know what you're doing."

Oscar and Ma Hongjun hurriedly asked, "Little Xi/Sister Xi, what auction?"

As they walked, Shen Ranxi explained, "I got word that there's an auction at the Underground Market this afternoon. We're going to see if there's anything good!"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun rushed forward and squeezed Little Bell aside, each hugging one side of Shen Ranxi. "Little Xi/Sister Xi, let us cling to you!"

The two of them blinked at Shen Ranxi like puppies.

Shen Ranxi broke out in goosebumps and went, "Eww~"

Little Bell, who had been pushed aside behind them, stamped her foot angrily. She stepped forward and bumped Ma Hongjun aside with her backside, then mocked him, "Brother Ma Hongjun, you're so gross~"

Oscar clutched his stomach and burst out laughing, only for Little Bell to add, "Brother Little Ao, you too!"

Oscar's smug expression froze on his face. Shen Ranxi quickly changed the subject. "Let's go get an invitation first!"

The two were confused. They needed an invitation just to get in?

***

Across from the entrance to the Underground Market.

The group squatted by the roadside. Oscar poked Shen Ranxi, who was in front of him. "Little Xi, weren't we getting an invitation?"

Impatience also showed on Ma Hongjun's face.

Shen Ranxi lazily lifted her eyelids and looked ahead. "This is how we're getting one! He'll be here any moment!"

Feifei lazily swished its tail, showing its boredom.

"He's here!"

At the end of the street, a fat man dressed like a nouveau riche appeared, with a beauty completely mismatched to him tucked under his arm. He wore a lecherous grin as he headed their way.

A curve rose at Shen Ranxi's lips. She snapped her fingers. "That's him!"

Before they could ask what she meant, Shen Ranxi put on her mask, tossed out a "Wait here!", then kicked off with her left leg. With no leverage at all, relying entirely on the explosive force of her body, she flashed past them like an antelope's afterimage and rapidly closed in on the fat man.

The fat man was waving an invitation in his hand while flirting with his female companion. A black shadow flashed before his Eyes, and he was hauled away as though uprooted from the ground. Before the attendants behind him could react, their young master had already been taken.

The attendants immediately shouted, "Find him! Everyone, go find him! If anything happens to Young Master, none of you will get away with it!"

Shen Ranxi carried the man away and threw him to the ground. His legs shook as he threatened, "Do you know who I am? My father is—"

Shen Ranxi impatiently cut him off. "I don't know, and I don't want to!" She reached out and snatched the invitation from his hand. Even at a time like this, he had still clutched the thing tightly.

Afraid she might tear the invitation with too much force, she glared at him threateningly. "Let go!"

When the man saw that she was just a child, he stopped being afraid and became arrogant again. "A thief trying to enter the auction, huh? Do you really think someone of your status can reach that level? Trash like you should stay in the mud! You offended me today, and I'll have my father send people to hunt you down! Unless... heh heh, your skin looks pretty tender. Let me play with you, and I'll let you go!"

Killing intent flashed through Shen Ranxi's eyes beneath the mask. She had originally planned to take the invitation and give him some compensation afterward. Now it seemed she could save that expense—and even make some money for herself instead.

She grabbed his shoulder and began to squeeze. With a crack, his bones shattered. She had already punched his jaw loose first; she did not want to hear him squeal like a pig. Perhaps he had never experienced pain in his life, because after just those two blows, he fainted on the ground like a Dead Pig.

"Come out!" The others were being far too sneaky over there.

Despite being chubby, Ma Hongjun was the first to arrive. The moment he came over, he naturally began searching the man. He found a card and several dozen Gold Coins, his face lighting up. "This guy's pretty rich! What a beast, daring to disrespect my Sister Xi!" He casually kicked the man's tool for committing crimes, making sure he could not harm any more Young Girls.

Shen Ranxi gave him a look that said, "Well done."

Ma Hongjun shyly indicated, Basic stuff! Basic stuff! No need to reward me too much.

Oscar's Eyes gleamed as he looked at the money in his hands. Neither of them lacked necessities, but they did not have much money either. Fortunately, they often tagged along with Little Xi for side hustles and earned some extra income. Oscar could usually buy Sausages for himself, but the fatty had it worse—no income and an enormous appetite.

After splitting the money and taking the invitation, they prepared to leave.