Invitation from Drunken Moon Tower's Courtesan?

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

Over the past few days, the population of Martial Suppression Prefecture City had surged, and the city had become exceptionally lively.

Whether inside or outside the city, people were everywhere.

Carriages and horses flowed through the streets in an endless stream.

During these days,

Mo Chen's fast-food business had also risen steadily. Its revenue had nearly tripled from when it first opened, bringing in more than one hundred and forty taels of silver each day.

Moreover, since he had hired thirty additional attendants, Mo Chen had freed up his hands.

Normally, he only needed to give orders in the shop. The rest of his time was spent sitting behind the counter, familiarizing himself with all the information on Martial Suppression Academy.

Near noon,

A richly dressed young man approached with a cute young girl and an old servant, smiling pleasantly.

"Honored guests, which set meal would you like?"

The waiter eagerly stepped forward and asked with a grin.

The richly dressed young man glanced at the prices and meal names on the wooden board, then said casually, "Two of the most expensive ones!"

Clang!!!

A tremendous gong strike startled all three of them.

Then, before they could react, they heard an attendant shout:

"Thank you, big brother, for ordering two top-tier luxurious supreme set meals! May everything go your way, big brother, and may you soar to great heights!"

"Thank you, big brother!!!"

Inside and outside the shop, thirty attendants suddenly roared in unison. Their momentum was startling, their presence utterly domineering.

The richly dressed young man and the cute young girl halted, both somewhat stunned.

Then they saw every customer in and outside the shop, whether eating or waiting in line, turn to look at them together, their eyes full of amazement.

"Holy shit! Two supreme set meals at once? That's insanely lavish!"

"That's a real big shot!"

"You can tell he's rich just by looking at him!"

"Yeah! His clothes and bearing are clearly different!"

"When will I be able to order a supreme set meal too and enjoy being the center of attention? That would be so damn impressive!"

Hearing all the envious praise and discussion around him,

The richly dressed young man did not know why, but a strange sense of satisfaction rose in his heart. Coupled with the thirty-odd attendants respectfully calling him big brother, he suddenly felt respected.

"What a corrupt trend!"

The richly dressed young man snorted disdainfully and led the cute young girl to find a seat.

Before long, the old servant brought the set meals over for the young man and the cute young girl, then stood respectfully nearby to serve them.

However, neither the young man nor the cute young girl picked up their chopsticks. Instead, they first turned their gaze toward Mo Chen behind the counter.

"This errand boy Senior Sister took a liking to is quite an interesting fellow."

The cute young girl giggled and said, "Ruan Tianjing is making the most of these final days to train hard, yet he's actually running a business and selling meals, not worried in the slightest..."

The young man shook his head and curled his lip. "I suppose he knows he cannot compare to Ruan Tianjing and the others, so he has given up!"

As a disciple about to take Martial Suppression Academy's major examination,

At such a crucial time, Mo Chen was not preparing for the martial examination. Instead, he was preoccupied with running a business and making money.

This amusing matter had spread among all the disciples of Martial Suppression Academy.

They all said that the errand boy recommended by Senior Sister was neglecting his proper duties, lacked ambition, and was a poor country boy who had never seen the world.

However, whenever they spoke of the set meals Mo Chen sold,

The disciples all praised and recommended them with one voice.

They bluntly stated that Mo Chen's set meals were truly delicious, with unique flavors that made one unable to stop eating.

Qin Feng and Qin Shiyue were the legitimate son and daughter of Prefecture Lord Qin Cangying.

After hearing the inner disciples discussing Mo Chen, they learned of his existence.

Then, driven by curiosity and with the intention of taking a stroll, they came here.

They wanted to see for themselves what sort of genius the person personally recommended by Tantai Xiasang was.

The result, naturally, was profoundly disappointing.

Could a youth immersed in doing business and making money be a martial arts prodigy?

Neither Qin Feng nor Qin Shiyue believed it.

"Senior Sister must have misjudged him. After all, this is the first time she has recommended a disciple, so she probably lacks experience."

As Qin Shiyue spoke, she reached out for her chopsticks, blinked, and tilted her head as she stared at the food on the tray.

"What strange dishes. Are they really that delicious?"

Qin Feng curled his lip, picked up his chopsticks as well, and said carelessly, "Just try them! They're only meals. How delicious could they possibly be? It's not as though I haven't eaten delicacies from all over Great Mystic..."

As he spoke, he placed a piece of braised pork into his mouth.

Then...

Then he proceeded to eat ten luxurious supreme set meals, each worth one thousand coins.

Even Qin Shiyue beside him only stopped after eating three portions.

"Burp..."

Qin Feng let out a full belch, closed his eyes in satisfaction, and leaned back against his chair.

"I have to admit, this Mo Chen may not be diligent in martial arts, but he truly has some skill in cooking."

He had not eaten such a satisfying meal in a long time.

Today's meal had made him very happy.

"Brother, didn't you look down on his food just now?"

"How did you suddenly eat ten portions?"

Qin Shiyue glanced at her brother's bulging belly and secretly laughed.

Qin Feng's old face reddened. "What I looked down on was his attitude toward martial arts, not his food..."

Just as Qin Shiyue was about to say more, Qin Feng immediately cut her off and changed the subject.

"Find an opportunity to have someone send this Mo Chen an invitation. Let him meet several geniuses and stir up some fighting spirit in the brat!"

"Don't let him remain so lazy all day. Otherwise, he'll embarrass Xiasang during the martial examination!"

Hearing this, Qin Shiyue knew that her blood brother was showing favoritism because of his affection for Tantai Xiasang. She did not expose him, merely smiling as she nodded.

"That works! I can also provide him with some pills, but as for the money..."

"I'll pay!" Qin Feng rolled his eyes and glared irritably at his younger sister.

Qin Shiyue giggled and clapped her hands in approval.

Thus,

After the brother and sister left,

Mo Chen, who was reading behind the counter, soon received an invitation.

"Young Master Mo, someone has delivered an invitation."

Meng Huai entered with an envious expression, bringing along a young attendant dressed in green.

"Oh? Someone sent me an invitation?"

Mo Chen was somewhat puzzled. Aside from Tantai Xiasang, Su Jinse, and Chen Xuanyin, he seemed not to know anyone else in the Prefectural City.

Who could be inviting him?

The green-clad attendant stepped forward with a cheerful smile and respectfully presented an invitation with both hands.

"Young Master Mo, I am from Drunken Moon Tower in the Prefectural City. By Miss Yunxi's orders, I have specially come to invite you to a banquet at Drunken Moon Tower tonight."

"Young Master Ruan Tianjing, Young Master Situ Xin, Young Master Hu Shiqi, and others will all be attending. We hope Young Master Mo will honor us with your presence!"

Mo Chen was slightly taken aback. "Drunken Moon Tower?"

During his few days in the Prefectural City, he had heard of Drunken Moon Tower's great reputation.

It was said to be the most upscale brothel in the entire Martial Suppression Office.

Its four courtesans were as beautiful as celestial maidens, while its ten leading ladies each possessed their own charms.

It was said that Drunken Moon Tower's customers were either wealthy or noble, all people of considerable status. Without sufficient standing, ordinary people would likely not even be able to cross its threshold.

Miss Yunxi was the foremost among the four courtesans, a beauty said to topple kingdoms and cities. Countless noble guests were willing to spend fortunes for her.

Yet such an exclusive establishment, and such a top courtesan, had now taken the initiative to invite a nobody like him to a banquet?

Mo Chen was deeply puzzled and truly could not make sense of it.

"May I ask something? Miss Yunxi and I do not know each other, so why is she inviting me to a banquet?"

The attendant shook his head with a bitter smile. "Young Master Mo, I do not know the details. I am only responsible for delivering the invitation."

"All right!" Mo Chen nodded. He did not make things difficult for the attendant, instead taking out twenty copper coins and handing them over. "You've worked hard. Take this as a little errand fee to buy yourself some tea."

At the sight of this, the attendant's face lit up with wild joy. He hurriedly accepted it with both hands and repeatedly bowed. "Thank you for the reward, Young Master Mo! Thank you, Young Master Mo!"

Mo Chen smiled, rose to his feet, and said, "All right, you may return. I will attend the banquet tonight."

The attendant thanked him again and again. Only after backing away three steps did he turn around and leave excitedly.

Meng Huai watched from the side and said with slight regret, "Young Master Mo, there was no need to reward that attendant. Delivering letters is his duty to begin with..."

Mo Chen turned to glance at him, then laughed speechlessly and shook his head without offering much explanation.