As long as the money is enough, the elder won't be embarrassed

"My name is Lin Feng, merely an ordinary restaurant owner."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes twitched uncontrollably.

Ordinary?

An ordinary restaurant owner?

You call this ordinary?

Chrysanthemum Douluo was frantically venting in his heart.

Although this Senior was powerful and generous, he seemed to have a penchant for jokes.

If he counted as an ordinary restaurant owner, then what did a Title Douluo like himself count as?

Trash?

Thinking back to the scene where he had been so suppressed that he couldn't even summon his Martial Soul, Chrysanthemum Douluo felt a wave of trepidation.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, what do we do now?"

It wasn't until Yan whispered from the side that Chrysanthemum Douluo finally snapped back to reality.

He rubbed his still-distended stomach, and the memory of that Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum vanishing before his eyes made him feel as restless as if a cat were clawing at his heart.

"What else can we do? Senior Lin has already closed the shop; we can't just stand here like idiots."

As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo cast a cautious glance at the tightly shut shop door.

If that inscrutable Senior Lin found them standing there an eyesore and decided to punish him again, he would truly be finished.

"Go, go, let's leave here at once," Chrysanthemum Douluo urged, "lest we incur Senior Lin's displeasure."

The four of them had only taken a few steps when Chrysanthemum Douluo suddenly stopped.

He realized that all the embarrassing displays he had made in front of Lin Feng had been witnessed by the three of them, and he felt deeply unsettled.

From dining and dashing to being suppressed to his knees, and finally gorging himself until he looked like a pufferfish—he had completely thrown away the dignity of a Title Douluo.

"Ahem!" Chrysanthemum Douluo cleared his throat, regaining a measure of his majesty. "That said, you three little ones have performed a great service this time."

"Hm?" The Golden Generation trio subconsciously turned to look at Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Chrysanthemum Douluo smiled. "Who was the first to discover this magical restaurant? Who was the first to report it back to Spirit Hall?"

Yan scratched his head. "That would naturally be us!"

"Correct!" Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded, his orchid-fingered hand gently stroking his chin.

"Although this Seat's experience today was... ahem... slightly tumultuous, it cannot be denied that you have indeed discovered a monumental opportunity for Spirit Hall!"

The three of them brightened.

That's right!

They had been so shocked by Senior Lin's strength that they had forgotten they had actually performed a meritorious deed.

"Does Elder Chrysanthemum mean..."

"Top honors!" Chrysanthemum Douluo said decisively. "I will report this matter to the Pope personally and request rewards for the three of you!"

As he spoke, Chrysanthemum Douluo pulled three gold cards from his storage soul tool. "However, since the Pope is currently in seclusion, I will provide you with some practical rewards in the meantime."

The three gold cards shimmered with an alluring luster under the moonlight, each clearly marked with the figure of "200,000."

"Holy crap!" Yan's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "Elder Chrysanthemum, this is..."

"200,000 Gold Soul Coins!" Chrysanthemum Douluo waved his hand with grand generosity. "One for each of you, as a private reward from this Seat!"

"Grandpa Chrysanthemum, this is too valuable..."

Hu Liena's small hands were trembling, yet her movements to stow the gold card were faster than anyone else's.

Snap!

The gold card vanished into her storage soul tool in an instant.

Xie Yue and Yan followed suit; while their mouths spoke polite pleasantries, their hands moved with no hesitation whatsoever.

Yan was even more exaggerated, pressing the gold card against his face and rubbing it. "This texture, this feel—this is the taste of 200,000!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo watched the trio's money-grubbing display, his mouth twitching.

It wasn't that they were greedy, but these Gold Soul Coins were indeed exactly what they needed most right now.

After the appearance of Maple Dye Pavilion, eating and drawing prizes was the best way to grow strong quickly!

It was a hundred times faster than cultivating on one's own!

But the prerequisite for all of this was having enough Gold Soul Coins to spend at Maple Dye Pavilion.

For the Golden Generation's small treasury, spending there for a short time was no problem.

But in the long run, it would truly be unsustainable.

Moreover, as their strength increased, the dishes became even more expensive.

And the 200,000 Gold Soul Coins Chrysanthemum Douluo had rewarded them with were enough to ensure they wouldn't have to worry about money for a long time to come!

"Alright, alright, you little money-grubbers."

Chrysanthemum Douluo wiped the smile from his face, his gaze turning sharp once more.

"Tomorrow, I will inform the other elders about Maple Dye Pavilion and invite them to dine there together."

As soon as Chrysanthemum Douluo said this, the eyes of Hu Liena and the others lit up.

This was an excellent opportunity!

Which of those elders in Spirit Hall wasn't a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level?

If they all became regulars at Maple Dye Pavilion, wouldn't that mean the overall strength of Spirit Hall would skyrocket in a short period of time?

Just imagine: a group of level ninety-plus Title Douluos visiting a restaurant every day, and then each of them breaking through to level ninety-nine through lucky draws...

The mere thought of that scene was too beautiful to even contemplate!

Xie Yue rubbed his hands together in excitement: "By then, the strength of our Spirit Hall will reach an unimaginable height. Even if the Upper Three Sects joined forces with the two great empires, they would be no match for Spirit Hall!"

It was then that Yan suddenly thought of something and asked cautiously:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, I have a question..."

"What question?"

Yan scratched his head, his expression somewhat apprehensive: "What if the other elders are just like you, and refuse to believe it until they hit a wall?"

The moment those words left his mouth, Chrysanthemum Douluo's face turned black instantly.

He glared at Yan viciously; if looks could kill, Yan would have been sliced to ribbons long ago.

Stung by that glare, Yan immediately shut his mouth.

Why did his own wretched mouth always say the wrong thing?

Fortunately, Chrysanthemum Douluo didn't actually hold it against him.

"Rest assured, This Seat will naturally explain it to them clearly."

As he said this, the expression on his face turned solemn.

"Furthermore, there is one more very important matter." Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice dropped low, carrying an unquestionable authority.

The three youngsters sensed the shift in atmosphere and adopted serious expressions as well.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, please give your instructions!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo scanned the surroundings, and only after confirming there were no outsiders did he lean in close to the three.

"What happened at Maple Dye Pavilion today, especially... certain behaviors of This Seat, must absolutely not be spread!"

"Especially... especially after Senior Lin Feng displayed his strength, not a single word is to be leaked!"

At this point, Chrysanthemum Douluo's face turned green.

A dignified level ninety-five Title Douluo and elder of Spirit Hall had actually made a fool of himself in a small restaurant.

If this got out, how could he, Chrysanthemum Douluo, continue to show his face in Spirit Hall?

The three were stunned for a moment, then instantly understood what Chrysanthemum Douluo meant.

So, these two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins were nominally a private reward, but in reality, they were hush money!

Yan's expression became incredibly colorful: "Elder Chrysanthemum, are you saying..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Xie Yue jabbed him hard in the ribs with his elbow and feigned confusion:

"Elder Chrysanthemum, your performance in the shop just now? What performance? I don't remember anything."

Hu Liena also blinked innocently: "That's right, I can't recall it either. I only remember you dining elegantly inside and then winning a grand prize."

Only then did the straightforward Yan finally catch on: "Elder Chrysanthemum, you were very dignified today; there was nothing improper at all."

Hearing the three say this, the gloom on Chrysanthemum Douluo's face finally dissipated a little.

"You are teachable. Come, take another hundred thousand each."