Three days later.
Lu Qingshan and Ling Xi stood outside the secret realm passage, watching Ling Yu leave.
Ling Yu, the champion of the Peak Genius Tournament, will travel on a spaceship sent by the Virtual Universe Company to the distant Virtual Universe Company Headquarters after a long journey.
"Master, your Universe Galaxy Bank account has just received a transfer of 10,000 Hunyuan Unit."
Nasus's voice echoed in Lu Qingshan's mind.
"Um?"
Lu Qingshan checked his balance and, sure enough, there were 10,000 extra Hunyuan Unit in his bank account.
There was a message following the transfer.
[ Ling Yu: Teacher Lu, that single horn is very important to me, so I won't refuse it. But you must accept this money, otherwise my Ling Yu won't be at peace... Ling Yu know this money isn't enough. When I achieve success in Ling Yu cultivation, I will definitely make up for the shortfall. Please tell my little sister to live well; your older sister will always protect her.]
"This girl..."
Lu Qingshan felt somewhat helpless.
Thankfully, he gave it to me in good faith and had no intention of taking it back in the future. If Ling Yu had actually tried to buy it back with money, wouldn't my Clone have been gone...?
Given the choice between a single horn and a Clone, Lu Qingshan knew exactly which to choose.
It's just the money!
Lu Qingshan felt it was burning hot and really didn't know how to handle it.
Returning it to Ling Yu would definitely be inappropriate; it would only increase her psychological pressure.
As for where these 10,000 Hunyuan Unit came from, Lu Qingshan knew perfectly well that they must have been the prize money for first place in the Genius Battle.
Fortunately, in addition to the money, the Primal Secret Region Member also received a lot of points, and the Marquis Silvermoon and the Ganwu Country Lord should also have some rewards, so it shouldn't affect Ling Yu's future cultivation.
" Ling Xi, what are you planning to do later?"
Lu Qingshan turned to look at his little apprentice who was wiping away tears, and suddenly an idea came to him.
Ling Yu wanted her younger sister to be happy, so she decided to give her a gift she liked.
"Teacher... Ling Xi is a little tired and wants to go back to sleep later."
Ling Xi yawned, looking exhausted.
"You're trying to cheat me. I never said I'd arrange for you to cultivate today." Lu Qingshan saw through Ling Xi's thoughts at a glance and said, "Let's go to Crisp Moon Workshop in a bit."
"Ah, going to Crisp Moon Workshop?"
Ling Xi's eyes brightened, and her previous tired appearance seemed to vanish into thin air.
"Hmm, are you going or not? If you don't want to go, then go back to the Ganwu Mystic Region and sleep."
"Go away... I haven't been to Crisp Moon Workshop in ages. Are you talking about the real Crisp Moon Workshop?"
"Okay, let's go."
Lu Qingshan nodded.
After the apparent reconciliation with Kunshaluo, Lu Qingshan posed no threat in Ganwu City.
Crisp Moon Workshop has two shops in Ganwu City. Ling Xi has been there many times. She led the way and soon arrived at the closest one.
As expected of a dessert shop loved by many women, Crisp Moon Workshop occupies approximately 1,000 square meters in Ganwu City, where land is extremely valuable.
The shop's walls are made of transparent crystal, offering unobstructed views; you can see inside the shop from the roadside.
The interior was clean and tidy, with rows of pastries neatly arranged, making you want to buy them at first glance.
Welcome to Su Crisp Moon Workshop.
There were two rows of waiters at the entrance; one row consisted of handsome men, and the other row of pretty young women.
Lu Qingshan smiled and nodded, then went inside with Ling Xi.
He just left.
The staff at the door started whispering among themselves.
"My God, wasn't that a Three-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner? He actually smiled at me."
"I cultivate at the Ganwu Dojo, and I rarely see even a two-leaf Three-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner- Two-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner."
"You're just an ordinary member, and your mentor is only One-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner, so it's normal that you don't see him often. Only elite students can see such important figures frequently."
"This gentleman is so kind."
Lu Qingshan had no idea that his polite smile had excited the waiters at the door for quite some time.
At this moment, he is watching the pastry-making process with Ling Xi.
Crisp Moon Workshop has an open kitchen, where all customers can watch the food being prepared. Of course, all the ingredients are prepared in advance, and the secret recipes are not shown.
"The owner of this Crisp Moon Workshop) shop is quite shrewd in business."
Lu Qingshan commented in his heart.
The success of Crisp Moon Workshop is not solely due to its decent taste; it is the attention to detail in every aspect that makes it stand out.
The Ganwu Universe Country is vast, encompassing a hundred million star systems and trillions of inhabited planets. Countless culinary traditions have been developed among these civilizations, but how many could possibly be operating in Ganwu City?
"Distinguished guests, today our Crisp Moon Workshop is launching a new product, Jade Osmanthus Cake, which you can sample for free. Would you like to try it?"
A waiter came over with a plate of pastries, her eyes never leaving the customer as she spoke, and a sweet smile always on her face.
"Let me try it."
Ling Xi carefully picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth.
"Mmm, delicious... Indeed, the taste in reality is better than in the Virtual Universe."
For the past few years, Ling Xi has been to the Ganwu Mystic Region and hasn't had a chance to come out. She's been craving it so much she's almost crying...
Lu Qingshan also picked up a piece and took a bite. It tasted very good, with a natural plant fragrance.
"If you two like them, you can pack some to take home and enjoy."
"Free?"
"Yes, we usually offer new products for free for one month."
"Thank you, please pack some for her."
Lu Qingshan pointed at Ling Xi.
Soon, the waiter packed half a pound of Yuzhi Osmanthus Cake and handed it to Ling Xi. Only then did Lu Qingshan say, "Call your manager over here. I have something I'd like to discuss with him."
"Yes, please wait a moment, sir."
The waiter turned and left, soon returning with a Yao Rao woman who looked somewhat tired.
Lu Qingshan was slightly surprised to see this person.
The woman's eyes lit up when she saw Lu Qingshan, and she quickly ran forward.
"Sir, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here again."
"Manager Ruyan, didn't you work at the Treasure Pavilion? How did you become the person in charge here?"
Lu Qingshan looked at the other person and asked with a smile.
Lu Qingshan's grudge against the Treasure Pavilion would certainly not be blamed on a mere manager. After several transactions, Ru Ruyan had left a good impression on him.
"My lord," Ruyan sighed, "A few years ago, Treasure Pavilion had a major incident, and now the store is doing worse and worse. We can barely even pay bonuses anymore. I had good treatment at the Treasure Pavilion, so I was laid off... laid off... This Crisp Moon Workshop is my cousin's shop. I had nowhere else to go, so I'm helping out here for now..."
Ruyan couldn't help but steal a few glances at the three-leaf badge on Lu Qingshan's chest.
"It hasn't been that long since we last met, and I never imagined that you would have already become Three-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner."
Ruyan felt a flutter in her heart. The Three-Leaf Ganwu Practitioner was a World Lord expert. The owner of that Treasure Pavilion was only at that level.
"Teacher, who is this?"
Ling Xi walked over and glanced at Ruyan with a slightly wary look in her eyes.
"This is the manager of a store where the teacher used to shop frequently."
Lu Qingshan said with a smile.
Ruyan sized up Ling Xi, then beckoned to a waiter. "Little sister, you and this older sister can order whatever you want to eat, and it'll all be on my tab."
Ling Xi struggled for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation of the food... and went to buy pastries with the waiter.
Having finally escaped the Ganwu Mystic Region, she planned to buy more food to take back and enjoy slowly.
" Ruyan, ask your cousin if Crisp Moon Workshop is for sale. I'd like to buy it for him."
Lu Qingshan glanced at Ling Xi and said.
Ruyan's expression showed slight surprise. "My cousin cares a lot about this shop, so he might not be willing to sell it. But I can ask him for you."
Soon, Lu Qingshan saw Ruyan's cousin in the Virtual Universe.
This person was handsome, and although he was only at the Universe Level, he remained neither humble nor arrogant, even when faced with a powerful figure like Lu Qingshan: "I heard from Sister Ruyan that you, sir, want to buy our Crisp Moon Workshop?"
"That's right."
"How much?!"
"10 Hunyuan "
"Make a deal!"
Ruyan's cousin wasn't stupid either. Based on the current profits of his two shops, he wouldn't earn 10 Hunyuan even if he operated them for a million years, while his Universe Level lifespan was only 100,000 years.
With these 10 Hunyuan Unit, he has the opportunity to advance further.
In reality, Lu Qingshan waved and called Ling Xi, who was carrying large and small bags, over.
"Come to the Virtual Universe Crisp Moon Workshop and sign a contract!"
"Oh."
Ling Xi didn't ask what kind of contract it was. Once in the Virtual Universe, she signed her name and left her Origin Force imprint as her teacher had instructed.
After signing the contract, Lu Qingshan smiled and looked at Ling Xi, saying, " Ling Xi, from now on you will be the owner of Crisp Moon Workshop."
After doing all this, Lu Qingshan's consciousness returned to reality, and he stood quietly waiting inside the Crisp Moon Workshop shop...
This is his first gift to Ling Xi, could it be...?
(End of this chapter)