Lucky Draw Upgrade? Chrysanthemum Douluo Expressed Disbelief

"I am merely an ordinary owner running a restaurant."

Lin Feng shook his head calmly, his tone as tranquil as a stagnant pool.

That lighthearted and indifferent demeanor made the corners of Hu Liena and her two companions' mouths twitch uncontrollably.

An ordinary restaurant owner?

With your level of strength, people would believe you if you claimed to be a god!

A casual flick of your finger was enough to boost our spirit power; you call that being an ordinary restaurant owner?

If that's the case, wouldn't the Title Douluo of their Spirit Hall only be qualified to work as security guards here?

"This is the rule of my restaurant: dine and receive a lucky draw." Lin Feng's voice remained languid.

"A lucky draw?" Xie Yue repeated the term, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Are you saying that as long as we eat here, we can obtain an increase in spirit power?"

"Not necessarily." Lin Feng lay back down on his rocking chair, his voice flat. "It depends on your luck. Sometimes it's a spirit power boost, and other times it's a different reward."

Yan scratched his head, his voice still trembling slightly. "Then... then if we order more expensive dishes, will the rewards be better?"

Hearing this question, a meaningful smile tugged at the corners of Lin Feng's mouth.

This little fire-user might be impulsive, but his brain turned fast enough.

"Of course," he said slowly. "The higher the consumption, the higher the level of the prize pool, and naturally, the better the rewards you can draw."

"However, given your current strength, you can only view the Level 3 Menu. Want to eat higher-tier dishes? Raise your strength first."

The three of them exchanged glances, seeing the shock reflected in each other's eyes.

If what this young shopkeeper said was true, then this restaurant was nothing short of a holy land for spirit master cultivation!

An increase in spirit power was something every spirit master dreamed of.

Even the various heavenly treasures of Spirit Hall might not produce such immediate, tangible results.

"Then... we shall take our leave." Hu Liena managed to steady herself and bowed slightly to Lin Feng. "Thank you, Senior, for the reward you bestowed upon us."

"Safe travels." Lin Feng waved his hand and closed his eyes once more.

Stepping out of the restaurant, the three of them looked at each other, sharing the same thought.

This matter must be reported to the higher-ups of Spirit Hall immediately!

If it were truly as the mysterious shopkeeper said—the higher the consumption, the better the rewards—wouldn't Spirit Hall be able to skyrocket in strength in a short period?

Thinking of this, the three could no longer sit still.

"Let's go! Hurry back to the Pope Palace!" Hu Liena decided on the spot. "Such a major event must be reported to Teacher at once!"

Before leaving, the three turned back in unison to look at the quaint little shop.

The three characters for "Maple Dye Pavilion" stood out strikingly under the setting sun, as if reminding them that everything they had just experienced was no dream.

"Are we coming back tomorrow?" Yan asked in a low voice.

"Yes! Of course we are!" Hu Liena replied without hesitation. "Just for the sake of this spirit power boost, I'd sell everything I own to come eat here every day!"

Xie Yue nodded in deep agreement. "You're right; such an opportunity is rare and not to be missed."

The three hurried away, their figures quickly disappearing at the end of the street.

Lin Feng naturally heard their conversation, and once they were gone, he nearly laughed out loud with glee.

Beautiful!

That's exactly it!

Hurry back to Spirit Hall and bring me my leeks... ah, no, bring me the Title Douluo!

Make them come here and spend!

That way, I can earn a massive amount of Gourmet Points. Is reaching the pinnacle of life really that far off?

Thinking of Bibi Dong, that high-level client at the Pope level, and those Title Douluo elders, Lin Feng felt his heart bloom with joy.

If a Title Douluo ordered a few dishes from the Level 9 Menu, just imagine how many Gourmet Points that would be!

However, to maintain his image as an expert, Lin Feng forced himself not to show it, remaining on his rocking chair with a look of cool indifference.

"System, how was today's harvest?" Although Lin Feng knew he had only earned thirty points today, he couldn't help but ask in his mind.

[Today's Turnover: 300 Gold Spirit Coins]
[Gourmet Points Earned: 30 points]
[System Evaluation: Although you've made your first sale, these points aren't enough to buy even a small trinket. Keep working hard, you bottom-feeder shopkeeper!]

Lin Feng's mouth twitched.

This lousy system really knew how to hit a sore spot.

But it didn't matter. Once Bibi Dong and the others arrived, he would show them how to farm points until the system exploded!

At this thought, Lin Feng's mood improved significantly. Humming a little tune, he continued to lie on his rocking chair, waiting for more "leeks" to show up tomorrow.

Hu Liena and her two companions sprinted the entire way, wishing they could sprout wings and fly straight back to the Pope Palace.

"Faster, faster! A matter this significant cannot be delayed!"

Yan was drenched in sweat from running, but the thought of the changes within his soul power made him uncontrollably excited.

The trio rushed toward the Pope Palace in a frantic state, startling the guards at the entrance.

"What's wrong with them? Were they chased by soul beasts?"

"Go report to Teacher immediately! We must see His Holiness the Pope!" Hu Liena disregarded her composure and shouted directly at the guards.

The guard looked troubled. "Miss Hu Liena, His Holiness is currently in seclusion; no one is permitted to disturb him..."

"What?!"

The expressions of the three instantly collapsed.

In seclusion at a time like this? Not a moment sooner, not a moment later, but exactly now!

Yan paced back and forth in a panic. "It's over, it's over. If we can't report such a great merit immediately, what if someone else beats us to it..."

"Don't panic!" Xie Yue's eyes darted around. "Let's find Elder Chrysanthemum!"

That was right. Although Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan was not the Pope, as one of the two right-hand men under the Pope's seat, his status in Spirit Hall was pivotal.

The three immediately changed direction and headed straight for the courtyard where Yue Guan resided.

They didn't care about etiquette anymore and pushed the door open to enter.

"Elder Chrysanthemum!"

As soon as Hu Liena and the others rushed into the courtyard, they saw Chrysanthemum Douluo holding a small pair of golden scissors, pruning branches and leaves in a garden that filled almost the entire yard.

His movements were elegant, his orchid fingers slightly curled, and his posture was so bewitching that it was hard to look at directly.

"Oh my, what wind blew you three little ones here?"

Yue Guan didn't even lift his head, continuing to focus intently on pruning the flowers, his voice so delicate it gave people goosebumps.

"Elder, we have an important matter to report!" Hu Liena ignored her usual politeness and got straight to the point.

"An important matter?" Yue Guan finally looked up, a hint of curiosity on his bewitching face. "Tell me, what could make you three so frantic?"

Hu Liena took a deep breath and began to recount their experience at Maple Dye Pavilion in detail.

From being attracted by the scent, to the shock of seeing the sky-high menu, to the terrifying strength displayed by the young shopkeeper, and finally, the soul power enhancement reward after the meal.

She spoke with extreme detail, fearing she might miss a single point.

Yue Guan listened with interest at first, but as she continued, the expression on his face gradually turned strange.

Once Hu Liena finished, Yue Guan burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo laughed until he trembled, pointing his orchid fingers at the three of them, tears almost streaming down his face.

"I say, you three little ones, were you tricked by someone using an illusion?"

Yue Guan put away his scissors, walked up to the three, and ruffled Hu Liena's hair.

"100 gold soul coins for a bowl of Clear Broth Noodles—just consider it a lesson learned."

Seeing that Chrysanthemum Douluo completely disbelieved them, Yan and Xie Yue staked their lives on the truth of Hu Liena's words.

This made Chrysanthemum Douluo pause slightly...

After a moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo finally put away his smile and said with a hint of seriousness, "Are you all telling the truth?"