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"That depends on what it is."

The Nile Doctor's gaze sharpened.

"Then perhaps I shouldn't say it. It would be a shame to hurt our relationship. I only decided to be honest with you, Doctor, out of respect for Zheng-san."

Guokou Tangzi spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

With Liu Zheng absent, her manner of address became much more polite.

At the mention of Liu Zheng's name, the Nile Doctor's expression stiffened for an instant.

"Go on. I promise that, at least until Liu Zheng returns, I won't do anything unfriendly."

He spoke in a low voice.

"Fine, then I'll say it. Ultimate Flavor Restaurant once had a signature dish: Mummy Medicinal Soup."

Guokou Tangzi said bluntly.

Crack!

The concrete beneath the Nile Doctor's feet shattered like glass, while golden flames blazed around him.

The Onion-Ginger-Garlic-Pepper Quartet was pressured by his aura and instinctively drew their katana and raised their muskets.

"Put them away."

Guokou Tangzi shouted over her shoulder.

"Boss!"

Chili Head called out.

"I said, put them away. The Nile Doctor is Zheng-san's friend. Until he lands the first blow on us, you are not to point blades or guns at him."

Guokou Tangzi's tone allowed no argument.

"Sir!"

The Onion-Ginger-Garlic-Pepper Quartet gritted their teeth, sheathed their swords, and lowered their muskets.

"Don't think I'll let this matter go so easily just because you said that."

The Nile Doctor still did not lower his curved blade.

"If the Nile Doctor insists on revenge, once this matter is settled, name a time and place. Ultimate Flavor Group will be there."

"But there is one thing I must clarify. Ultimate Flavor Group never purchased mummies. All those ingredients were brought in by the diners themselves."

Even without Ultimate Flavor Group, those mummies would have ended up on other dining tables.

Guokou