Looking at the light gate before her, Xue Xi fell silent. From inside the Heavenly Kitchen Pavilion, Ai Chen said, "Little Xue Xi, why don't we leave first? An elder from my clan is on the way. We can deal with him once they arrive."
Xue Xi didn't answer Ai Chen. Instead, the corners of her mouth lifted as she looked up at the enormous face in the sky. "You recognized me!"
Her certainty left the giant face silent for a long time. A moment later, it vanished from the clouds, and a handsome man appeared in its place. He hurried over to Xue Xi and gave her a helpless, slight bow. "I am Lu He. Greetings, Shopkeeper Xue."
Xue Xi said nothing. A trace of awkwardness crossed the man's face, but he pressed on. "Since we last parted in Chaos City, Shopkeeper Xue, you've grown even more beautiful. And your strength is truly unexpected."
Xue Xi suddenly sighed toward the sky. "Did you break through after eating my cooking?"
Lu He nodded candidly. "Yes. It was all thanks to your Cloud Mist Tea and Jar Meat, Shopkeeper Xue. Without them, who knows how long it would've taken me to become Immortal? Please, allow me to bow in gratitude."
Xue Xi waved a hand, her face expressionless. "Don't. I don't accept thanks from the dead."
Lu He's expression stiffened, and even his breathing grew heavier. "I only sold a few slaves. Surely a dignified Immortal hasn't committed a crime worthy of death? Besides, I've spent plenty of the Hunyuan Units I earned over the years at your restaurant. If I hadn't wanted to keep eating your cooking, I wouldn't have taken such a risky path, would I?"
Xue Xi suddenly felt sick. "Looks like the restaurant will have to start