Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 154 Bixiao’s Little Scheme

"We have Peach Blossom Brew for alcohol, and soft drinks and Flat Peach juice for beverages," Chen Nuo said.

"Beverages?" Zhao Gongming was taken aback, "What might that be?"

"You know, some rather fancy waters," Chen Nuo explained with utmost clarity.

But Zhao Gongming’s interest was piqued, "How much for these fancy waters?"

"Half the price of the meal."

Zhao Gongming nodded, "I’ll take it!"

By now, he felt somewhat justified using the money from the Treasure Basin—there was no helping it, he didn’t want to do it, but who could blame him when Shopkeeper Chen charged so much!

He loved to eat!

"Do you want a soft drink or Flat Peach juice?" asked Chen Nuo.

"What’s the difference?" Zhao Gongming was still cautious; after all, it was five thousand taels of gold, and he wanted to choose the more worthwhile drink.

"Flat Peach juice is just fruit juice, a soft drink is fruit juice with fizz."

Ah, I see, Zhao Gongming stroked his chin, "Then give me a soft drink!"

He felt that it would be fancier.

Ding!

Another five thousand taels of gold accounted for.

He really was rich.

Chen Nuo now had only one thought—was the Heavenly Court’s God of Wealth short of people? This was just too delightful!

Chen Nuo went to the kitchen and poured a large cup.

Due to Zhao Gongming’s extravagance, he even added a little extra, and came out along with Ao Ling, who had finished serving the food.

Sitting in his chair, Zhao Gongming looked triumphant with his bowl of food and soft drink, and continued to eat with gusto!

The soft drink bubbled with tiny fizzing, causing Zhao Gongming to wonder if it might be poison?

He had been murdered by deceit in his previous life, so he was quite cautious about such things.

But on second thought, considering Shopkeeper Chen’s might, with a flick of his finger he could kill him, so there was no need for such subtlety; with that, he eased his mind.

He picked up a piece of meat, sweated again from the spiciness, hurriedly shoveled in a few bites of rice, and reached for the soft drink.

The moment he touched the cup, he recoiled as if pricked by a needle—was it actually cold?

Zhao Gongming was startled, but his mouth was burning too much to bear, so he grabbed the cup again and took a large gulp.

It was an explosive sensation of refreshment—ah!!!

At that moment, Zhao Gongming wished he could ascend in a spiral. He had never in his life had such a satisfying drink.

This taste—what were ambrosia and nectar compared to it? Not even fit to tie its shoes!

"This is how Immortals should live!" Zhao Gongming leaned back in his chair, belched, and exclaimed.

His words resonated with everyone present—they felt as though their previous lives had been wasted!

The dishes of Chaos Residence were the soul!!!

"Junior brother, what is this you’re having?" Golden Spirit demolished another piece of fried chicken, her face beaming with satisfaction. She savored the lingering taste, ready for another piece, but then noticed the cup in Zhao Gongming’s hand and asked.

"This?"

"It’s that fancy water," Zhao Gongming, preoccupied with eating and drinking, took another hearty sip.

He held on tightly; it was five thousand taels of gold per cup, after all, no wasting allowed.

Fancy water? What the heck?

Golden Spirit was a bit dumbfounded. Seeing how much Zhao Gongming was enjoying it, she grew even more curious.

"Shopkeeper! Give me a cup of that fancy water he’s drinking," Golden Spirit shouted toward Chen Nuo.

Chen Nuo had a deadpan expression, "That’s called a soft drink!"

Golden Spirit wanted to say something else, but an anomaly occurred with Zhao Gongming.

"This water! This water!"

Zhao Gongming seemed to sense something unbelievable, his eyes wide, "It has the taste and effects of a Flat Peach!"

"Flat Peach?" Golden Spirit was confused. How did a perfectly fine soda come to involve Flat Peaches?

That’s right!

It must be!

Zhao Gongming’s heart was profoundly shook. He had eaten it before; this was definitely the taste and effect of the Flat Peach, and moreover, not less than six thousand years old!!!

"How could there be Flat Peach in this water?" Zhao Gongming asked out loud unconsciously.

"Yeah, it’s Flat Peach soda, of course, it has Flat Peach in it," Bixiao replied, who had eaten half of her braised pork with rice and was enjoying her meal until Zhao Gongming interrupted her.

Bixiao rolled her eyes helplessly at her senior brother’s bumpkin-like look.

"Aren’t the Flat Peaches from Queen Mother’s Jade Pool?" Golden Spirit was very puzzled.

Bixiao chuckled mischievously and whispered in a low voice, "Flat Peaches, oh, Shopkeeper Chen’s got a whole yard full of them in his backyard, and what’s more, they’re all nine thousand years old, oh!"

A whole yard, nine thousand-year-old Flat Peaches!!!

Not just Golden Spirit and Zhao Gongming, but even Goddess Wudang, who had been quietly sipping her Peach Blossom Porridge, was startled.

The cultivation of Flat Peaches is extremely particular; ordinary Immortal Clans can’t grow them even if they have the peach pits.

Besides, the Flat Peach is considered the treasure of the Jade Pool; if someone else managed to grow them, it definitely wouldn’t end well!

Yet, Shopkeeper Chen not only grew them, he even dared to plant an entire yard of them. That was incredibly bold; truly worthy of Shopkeeper Chen!!

Upon realizing the situation, Golden Spirit, Goddess Wudang, and Zhao Gongming instantly felt a newfound respect for Chen Nuo, elevating him to a higher regard.

"Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll have a glass of Flat Peach soda too!" Golden Spirit couldn’t wait.

"I’ll have one too," Goddess Wudang said more calmly.

Yunxiao and Qiong Xiao also wanted to do the same, but Bixiao stopped them.

With a sly glint in her eyes, Bixiao turned to Zhao Gongming, who was blissfully enjoying his meal, and said, "Senior Brother, you pay!"

"Why?" Zhao Gongming was all question marks. Wasn’t it agreed that he would just pay for the meals?

Even though the sisters’ meal costs couldn’t compare to his, a mosquito is still flesh no matter how small it is!

He had already used so much of the Heavenly Court’s money; there must be a risk assessment in the way of governance, and one should always tread carefully.

However, Bixiao’s persistence was not something that could be simply dismissed with a verbal refusal; her mind began to race with ideas.

A stern and authoritative expression came over Qiaoli’s cute little face, and the look she gave Zhao Gongming was one of profound disappointment.

Zhao Gongming was baffled.

"Cough cough! I didn’t think, Senior Brother, that for a mere meal, you would compromise your principles, shirk your duties, embezzle a large amount of gold from the Heavenly Court’s Treasure Basin! What should your punishment be!"

"Even if you are my senior brother, I, Bixiao, cannot tolerate such despicable behavior!" she declared, standing up and slamming her hand on the table.

Saying this to herself, Bixiao continued, "I’m leaving, such a matter must be reported to the Jade Emperor!"

Upholding the laws of heaven is every Immortal’s responsibility.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming started sweating profusely, his facial expression turning quite splendid, and not because Zhao Gongming was timid or afraid of trouble.

If it were any other time, he wouldn’t just be scared; if provoked, he would dare to fight even with Haotian.

But now, he had already spent twenty-three thousand and two-hundred taels of gold.

As the God of Wealth, he does receive a salary, but he nearly drinks all of it away on a regular basis.

If he were reported, he wouldn’t be afraid of the punishment, but if he were stripped of his position, wouldn’t that be disastrous!

How would he continue to come to Chaos Residence for meals?

Ten thousand taels of gold, he would have to work himself to death to produce that amount! Although he had only been eating for a short while,

Just the first bite let him know it was a flavor he couldn’t part with.

Even if he couldn’t come every day, he also wanted to enjoy a hearty meal every now and then.

If he could no longer afford it later, he would go insane!

Zhao Gongming shook his head over and over again; no, he absolutely would not allow this to happen!

From today on, his status as God of Wealth Wu took precedence over everything. He managed a sheepish smile and quickly stopped Bixiao from leaving.

Pretending to be magnanimous, he said, "Where do such words come from sister? As your own brother, how could I be so petty?"

"This water! I’ll cover it!"