Since everything had been explained, Xue Xi was eager to master the new dishes. She brushed off her skirt and stood to take her leave. "Sorry for the trouble, Chaos City Lord. I'll head back now. It'll take me a while to get the hang of these dishes."
"Wait, Shopkeeper Xue. What's the highest Gene Multiplier a Special Lifeform can have for a Dragon Beard Candy clone? We shouldn't aim too high and end up wasting this precious chance to make a clone." Chaos City Lord asked.
Xue Xi scratched her head. "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you. The Dragon Beard Candy clone doesn't count as a secret technique, so it isn't restricted by any rules."
Chaos City Lord was stunned. "It isn't restricted by any rules? Does that mean even a Special Lifeform with Perfect Gene can be created? And when a True God's body returns to its soul's original form and their clone secret technique is taken away, they still won't be restricted by the rule that prevents them from having a clone?"
With each question, Chaos City Lord's eyes widened further. Xue Xi confirmed that he was right.
"So that means even we Universe Masters—and Giant Axe Founder—can all have a clone that lasts forever?" Chaos City Lord murmured, his mouth agape.
Xue Xi gave a distracted couple of nods. "Yes, yes. So please put your heart into finding a clone for me, City Lord. I'll let you know when the Dragon Beard Candy and Braised Meat are ready. I'm off!" She didn't linger, hurrying back to the restaurant as if the wind were at her heels. Chaos City Lord remained behind, still stunned as he tried to process the impact of those few short sentences.
At Huaxia Restaurant, Xue Xi pointedly ignored Tang Xiaoyou, who