Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 216: A Shady Shop, Truly a Shady Shop

Chapter 216: Chapter 216: A Shady Shop, Truly a Shady Shop

"Customer, what would you like to eat?" Ao Ling asked again.

The master said that the most important thing when customers come is to sell the dishes!

"What dishes do you have here?" Xuan Feng asked.

Originally, she was more into looking around, planning to leave if the food wasn’t good, but now her appetite had been whetted.

She wouldn’t be content until she had a proper meal.

Ao Ling nodded, understanding Xuan Feng’s impatience as she looked at her.

She felt the same, but since she had eaten many of the master’s dishes, her resistance was slightly stronger.

Pushing the menu on the counter towards Xuan Feng, Ao Ling smiled and said, "Customer, our dishes are all listed here, please take a look!"

Smiling service, this too was something the master often reminded her of, saying it was a key skill in attending to customers.

Although she didn’t think it was very useful,, she had never seen the master smile at anyone; sometimes they would flock to him even when he had an indifferent face.

Thinking of this, Ao Ling couldn’t help but sigh softly.

There’s no helping it, with power comes caprice!

Xuan Feng reached out and picked up the menu to browse.

But she was immediately captivated by the exquisite pictures on it.

Each picture of the dishes was taken by the system after Chen Nuo had finished cooking, without any deceit.

This world had no concept of photographs, so Xuan Feng thought they were all painted.

They were so incredibly lifelike that Xuan Feng was inwardly astonished.

It was the first time she had seen such vivid drawing skills; she had to admit she was attracted by these images of delicious food.

The bright colors were simply too enticing, and the fragrance in the air still lingered.

Under the dual stimulation of sight and smell, Xuan Feng felt as if the dishes were actually placed right before her.

I really want to eat, Xuan Feng shouted excitedly in her heart.

Pointing to the menu, she said, "I want this one! This one! And this one! That one too!"

Her hands trembling, Xuan Feng gestured wildly and, in her excitement, slapped the menu down on the table.

"Bring me one of every dish!" Xuan Feng declared grandly, exuding an air of dominance. As an attendant to Her Majesty, she had plenty of money!

"I’m sorry, our shop’s rule is that each customer can only have one dish per day." Ao Ling shook her head, rejecting the request outright.

Xuan Feng’s brows knit tightly, her face showing reluctance, "What kind of rule is that? What kind of business turns away money? It’s not like I’m refusing to pay for my meal!"

Xuan Feng complained loudly, but added to herself in thought,

If it’s delicious, that is. If it’s not good and lives up to its name, she wouldn’t dream of paying.

But Ao Ling wouldn’t relent just from a few words.

"Sorry, this is a rule set by the master, and I’m powerless to change it," Ao Ling spread her hands in apology.

This woman was voicing Ao Ling’s own doubts — if they could simply buy food at will, she was sure her father’s gemstone treasury would already be empty by now.

Why does the master want to make money but also act as though he’s above it?

Why is it like this, Xuan Feng’s face fell all at once.

However, she wasn’t overly forceful; after all, she came here to eat, not to cause trouble. If it’s just one dish, then so be it; let’s try it and see how it tastes.

Bowing her head, Xuan Feng pondered seriously, each dish seemed too delicious, making it hard for her to decide.

Braised pork, Sweet and Sour Pork, Flying Dragon soup...

Filtering through the dishes one by one, Xuan Feng’s gaze finally rested on the Flying Dragon soup.

Although the image was exquisite, she didn’t recognize what was in it.

Flying Dragon, Flying Dragon, Xuan Feng blinked, it couldn’t actually be dragon meat, could it?

Licking her lips, Xuan Feng decided she had to try it.

Pointing softly, Xuan Feng smiled and said, "Then please give me a serving of Flying Dragon soup."

Having said that, she fixed her gaze on Ao Ling’s face.

She wanted to see what kind of expression this Little Dragon would have upon learning she wanted to eat dragon.

However, Xuan Feng was disappointed, as Ao Ling didn’t show the slightest abnormal reaction and sluggishly took out the Crystal Ball.

Reluctantly, she said, "Please pay first."

"Take it," Xuan Feng replied nonchalantly, taking out a gold ingot and placing it on the counter.

Since Her Majesty would let her out for fresh air every once in a while, and most of the fun places were in the mortal world...

She always carried some gold on her, how much could a dish possibly cost, even if it was pricey?

Even if it were dragon meat, what she brought would definitely suffice.

"The rest is for your tip!" Xuan Feng said generously.

However, Ao Ling didn’t even glance at it and instead pushed the Crystal Ball forward, saying, "Honored guest, our payment method is different from other places. You just need to place your hand on it, and you will know how much to pay."

Although her face showed nothing, Ao Ling’s heart held contempt.

That little money? Who does she think she’s fooling?

She is the Dragon King’s daughter from the East Sea. The East Sea might need people, and it might need strong warriors, but when has it ever needed money?

Even if one could bribe her, there are still rules.

Want more food? No way! 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Put a hand on it?

Xuan Feng examined the crystal-clear Crystal Ball before her, somewhat perplexed. Such a thing might look nice, but what else could it do?

But Xuan Feng didn’t ask further.

Why not give it a try and see?

She reached out her hand and, as instructed, pressed it onto the Crystal Ball. After receiving the feedback, Xuan Feng’s face turned pale.

Ao Ling didn’t notice and continued, "After you know what to give, take out the meal money and place it on the Crystal Ball to complete the payment!"

"And this will be the cost of your meals at Chaos Residence from now on."

After waiting two seconds without a response, Ao Ling looked up curiously only to see that Xuan Feng’s complexion was quite unsightly.

Abruptly, Ao Ling was startled.

"Honored guest, what’s wrong?"

Extending her hand, Ao Ling waved it in front of Xuan Feng’s eyes, anxious that she might have been shocked silly by the Crystal Ball’s asking price!

Ao Ling pondered thoughtfully. She too had been quite irritated when she first learned that they were collecting gems.

There was also that powerful being from Heavenly Court, the god of wealth, who nearly got stumped by the meal cost.

Although it’s somewhat immoral, it truly was laughable.

"A rip-off!" Xuan Feng hissed angrily through clenched teeth.

A single meal in exchange for a drop of her Vital Blood? What did she think she is?

A phoenix, that’s what. For a phoenix to undergo nirvana, it requires the burning of Vital Blood!

It goes without saying how crucial Vital Blood is, and here they were, eyeing her Vital Blood for a mere meal!

A thoroughbred swindler and a rigged establishment!

Ao Ling spread her hands, somewhat helplessly.

"Everyone’s meal price is determined by fate, I have no power to change it," she said with a sigh.

Ao Ling breathed out deeply, wishing she could trade her meal cost from gems to gold and silver if possible.

In comparison, she regarded gold and silver as worthless!

But Ao Ling’s excuses were clearly insufficient in the eyes of Xuan Feng because for the phoenix clan, Vital Blood was far more significant than anything else.

She would absolutely not part with it!

Her phoenix eyes grew cold, and the aura around her became chilly.

Ao Ling was only in the Golden Immortal stage, how could she withstand the pressure from a Daluo Golden Immortal? If it hadn’t been for the robust chair beneath her, she would have been crushed.

Clenching her teeth, Ao Ling struggled to move her fingers, inching them towards the Crystal Ball.

This was the Magical Treasure used by her master for collecting fees; it couldn’t be damaged at any cost. Ao Ling decided she had to ensure the Crystal Ball’s safety no matter what.