Seeing the expression on Tuoba Xi's face shift from shock to resolve, the curve of Hu Liena's lips grew even more pronounced.
It's done!
She exchanged a swift, knowing glance with Yan and Xie Yue beside her.
A mischievous glint flickered in the depths of all three of their eyes.
Operation: Great Success!
It was at this very moment.
The simple curtain of the kitchen was gently lifted, and a figure walked out at a leisurely pace.
It was none other than Lin Feng.
He held a wooden tray in his hands, upon which sat several dishes so exquisite they seemed not of this world—the very items Spirit Kite Douluo had just ordered.
The moment he stepped out, his seemingly languid eyes swept casually across the restaurant.
When his gaze passed over Hu Liena and her companions, and the somber, imposing elder beside them, it paused for an imperceptible fraction of a second.
Well, well.
Lin Feng chuckled inwardly, his brows arching almost invisibly.
Not bad at all.
These three little ones are really improving their business skills.
To think they've managed to drag another... Title Douluo-level "leek" into my restaurant so quickly.
Of course, happy as he was inside, his outward appearance remained as detached and indifferent as ever, as if nothing in the world could trouble him.
Lin Feng walked with steady, measured steps directly toward Spirit Kite Douluo's table.
As he approached, the already overbearing aroma intensified tenfold, seemingly turning into a physical force that drilled frantically into Spirit Kite Douluo's nostrils, nearly causing her to lose her composure on the spot.
With fluid, effortless movements, he placed the dishes from the tray one by one in front of Spirit Kite Douluo.
"Please, enjoy."
He spoke calmly; his voice was not loud, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying a magical quality that seemed to instantly soothe their restless minds.
With such delicacies before her, Spirit Kite Douluo no longer cared for the dignity or decorum of an elder.
She pulled the plate of "Phoenix Marrow Hundred-Ingredient Dry Noodles" toward her, picked up her chopsticks, twirled a large clump of the alluring, fragrant noodles, and impatiently shoved them into her mouth.
The moment the noodles touched her tongue.
An indescribable, ultimate umami exploded at the center of her taste buds like a cosmic big bang!
The chewy noodles seemed to possess a life of their own, bouncing between her teeth.
The rich sauce contained a hundred flavors, impossible to distinguish yet perfectly blended, surging in layers, wave after wave, frantically washing over her soul!
"Mmm—!"
Spirit Kite Douluo's eyes went wide, her face filled with a dazed, intoxicated shock.
She felt the level ninety-three soul power within her body begin to boil and cheer under the impact of this domineering culinary energy!
She then picked up a piece of the translucent, wing-shaped "Thousand-Tribulation Nirvana Feather Pastry."
She took a light bite.
Crunch—
The crispy outer shell shattered, and the piping hot, pure energy within erupted like a volcanic eruption, instantly filling every limb and bone in her body!
Finally, she tasted the "Ice-Flame Vermilion Bird Wings."
The extreme contrast of hot and cold textures nearly brought her to tears.
Delicious!
"Delicious" was no longer a word that could describe this!
This was a miracle! A blessing!
Spirit Kite Douluo raised her head, her disheveled but beautiful face now filled with unprecedented satisfaction and emotion; she even forgot to glance at Lin Feng.
Her gaze was fixed directly on Chrysanthemum Douluo not far away, and she gave him a completely sincere thumbs-up.
"Yue Guan!"
Her voice trembled with a hoarse, raw edge after tasting such peerless cuisine.
"Well done!"
"I forgive you! No, I thank you! The fact that you smashed my things—it was worth it!"
Witnessing this truly magical scene, the shock in Tuoba Xi's heart had reached its peak.
He could no longer hold back.
"I want to order!"
Tuoba Xi took a deep breath, trying his best to act like a worldly elder, and declared with heroic spirit.
"Order whatever you children want to eat; Grandpa Tuoba is paying today!"
Seeing him poised to order the entire menu, Xie Yue, who had been silent until now, finally stepped forward.
He leaned in close to Tuoba Xi's ear, his expression grave as never before.
"Elder Tuoba, here..."
Whatever Xie Yue whispered, Tuoba Xi's eyes widened instantly.
He looked at Xie Yue in disbelief, then subconsciously cast his gaze toward Demon Bear Douluo, who was covered in tears from eating while letting out satisfied burps.
On Demon Bear's table, there were indeed only two or three empty plates.
A dignified level-94 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, yet his appetite was this "delicate"?
"Ahem."
Tuoba Xi withdrew his hand, cleared his throat awkwardly, and tried to save face.
"In that case, I shall order dishes according to a normal person's appetite..."
"As for you little ones... since no more can be ordered today, I shall treat you another day."
Just as Tuoba Xi was pretending to be calm while studying the menu, Demon Bear Douluo at the next table finally snapped out of the trance of that ultimate delicacy.
He exhaled a long, heavy breath, and that breath actually carried the alluring scent of meat.
He set down his bowl and chopsticks with extreme caution, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a rare treasure.
Immediately, he stood up, wiped his mouth, and completely ignored Tuoba Xi and the others—despite them being fellow elders—walking straight toward the lazy figure behind the counter.
Every step he took was incredibly steady.
His rugged face was now filled with piety and obsequiousness; there was not a trace of the ferocity typical of a Titled Douluo.
"Senior."
Demon Bear Douluo arrived before Lin Feng, his back bowing involuntarily, his voice trembling with a hint of flattery.
"This junior learned that you do not accept gold cards here, so... I have specially prepared cash for you."
As he spoke, he carefully produced a heavy money bag from his Storage Soul Tool.
He didn't look like he was paying for a meal; he looked like he was offering a tribute!
He placed the money bag onto the counter gently and with great solemnity, terrified that even the slightest sound might disturb this senior's peace.
"Thirty-eight thousand Gold Soul Coins. Please check it, Senior."
Lin Feng didn't even lift his eyelids, as if those Gold Soul Coins—enough to drive any Spirit Master mad—were nothing more than useless metal in his eyes.
He simply gave a soft "Mn."
In the next second, the money bag on the counter vanished into thin air.
The entire process was as effortless as brushing away a speck of dust.
Demon Bear Douluo's heart tightened, his posture becoming even more respectful; he didn't dare to even breathe loudly.
Inside Lin Feng's mind, the system's voice rang out right on cue.
[Ding! Consumption: 38,000 Gold Soul Coins.] [System Evaluation: This stupid bear is quite sensible; he barely qualifies as a high-quality leek, so a decent reward can be granted.] [Random Reward: 50,000-year Spirit Bone—Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Right Arm External Spirit Bone!] [Host Reward: 3,800 Gourmet Points.]
Even Lin Feng felt his heart skip a beat.
A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear!
And it was the rarest type, an External Spirit Bone!
Had this broken system changed its tune today? It actually dropped such a top-tier item!
Yet, on the surface, he remained as calm as an ancient well, even lazily letting out a yawn.
Everyone's gaze was nailed firmly onto him.
Tuoba Xi, in particular, wanted to see just how "great" the great opportunity Hu Liena and the others had spoken of really was!
Lin Feng parted his thin lips, his voice not loud, yet it reached everyone's ears with perfect clarity.
"Your luck is not bad."
Demon Bear Douluo's heart instantly leaped into his throat!
Lin Feng said slowly, "The reward is... a Spirit Bone."
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