Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 354 Tian Peng with a Painful Heart and a Stiff Upper Lip

Chapter 354: Chapter 354 Tian Peng with a Painful Heart and a Stiff Upper Lip

Damn!

Tian Peng inwardly exclaimed in shock, not expecting such a damn rule to exist; he had miscalculated.

Just thinking about the grand promises he had just made to the Roc Demon King made Tian Peng feel a tightness in his chest.

With a forced smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, he looked at Chen Nuo’s indifferent face and sheepishly said, "Well, Shopkeeper Chen, could I trouble you for another Buddha Jumps Over the Wall? I’d like to treat Roc to a feast."

"Alright, it’s already deducted," Chen Nuo answered briskly.

He didn’t leave Tian Peng any chance to hesitate.

Tian Peng: "..."

His money, oh, it was gone yet again, nine times over!

Compared to Tian Peng’s inner turmoil, the Roc Demon King was visibly excited, overwhelmed with gratitude.

The Roc Demon King faced Tian Peng with a fist salute, his voice somewhat choked, "Tian Peng, I can’t thank you enough for such a great favor!"

He had thought that he would need to work desperately to become the top employee just to have a chance to eat Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, but he hadn’t expected Tian Peng would treat him.

"From now on, Tian Peng, your business is my business; just say the word if you need anything, and I won’t hesitate to help!" the Roc Demon King declared earnestly, full of genuine feeling.

Seeing this, Chen Nuo’s mouth twitched; the mighty Great Demon King was actually bending over backwards for a meal, which was quite something.

"It’s nothing, it’s nothing," Tian Peng said, repressing his inner sorrow and pretending to be casual as he waved his hand.

"We’re all brothers here; what’s mine is yours. Why be so formal?"

If he really wanted to be formal, he could give him some Golden Immortal-level magical treasures, since he was the Young Master of Demon Master Palace, after all.

That’s what Tian Peng said, but inwardly he couldn’t help but complain, complaining that no matter how rich he was, he couldn’t keep up with this kind of splurging!

But looking at the Roc Demon King, who seemed like a true brother, Tian Peng was too embarrassed to voice these thoughts, so he had no choice but to take the loss this time!

"Shopkeeper, can I also order a Buddha Jumps Over the Wall?" Seeing that even the Roc Demon King was getting to eat, Great Roc immediately grew restless.

"Of course," Chen Nuo nodded; he welcomed any consumption, after all!

"Then I’ll have one too!" the Great Roc hurriedly added, as if afraid that Chen Nuo might change his mind.

After saying that, he took out his magical treasure, the Flask of Yin Yang Dual Qi, opened the stopper, turned it upside down, and let the Yin Yang Dual Qi pour out.

One streak, two streaks... five streaks.

"Shopkeeper, I’ve paid; that’s a total of five streaks," the Great Roc spoke up.

"Mhm," came a soft response.

"Wait a minute," Tian Peng said, looking puzzled, "Even if there’s a discount today, isn’t the price of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall nine times? How come five times is enough to buy it?"

The Great Roc smiled, "Tian Peng, you might not know, but this is one of the employee benefits of Chaos Residence; we can buy things at half price."

"That’s right," the Roc Demon King also laughed happily. Without that benefit, he would hardly be able to afford meals.

Half price? Damn!

Tian Peng’s eyes widened; he was somewhat excited. Think of the money saved!

If he had used employee benefits to buy today, he would only have needed 15 dining opportunities to afford it, saving him a full 12 times. The difference was too great.

With a gleam in his eye, Tian Peng put on a sycophantic face.

"Shopkeeper Chen, what kind of job do you think would suit me? Could I also become an employee at Chaos Residence?"

Chen Nuo sized up Tian Peng and said indifferently, "I think you’re quite good as a customer."

Coming to consume every day, what could be better?

"Don’t be like that!" Tian Peng’s face fell, and he quickly added, "Shopkeeper Chen, I’m really hardworking and can endure hardship. Choose me!"

"You?" Chen Nuo looked skeptical.

As if he hadn’t seen through him? Tian Peng was nothing but a lazy bum.

Such an obvious intention, how could he not see through it?

Tian Peng just wanted the half-price employee benefits, not really looking to work, right?

Chen Nuo shook his head lightly, "The store isn’t short-staffed at the moment."

"How is it not short?" Tian Peng responded anxiously, "These two Roc brothers are delivery guys, often out and about. Who will look after the service inside the store?"

"Who will wipe these tables and chairs?"

Chen Nuo shrugged his shoulders and pointed at Two Demons, "They will."

"And who will greet the customers?"

"They will greet them," Chen Nuo didn’t even withdraw his hand.

"What about the bowls and chopsticks..."

"Still them..."

Tian Peng: "..."

Tian Peng blinked, looking utterly confused at the Two Demons, the Golden Roc and the Roc Demon King. Aren’t you... aren’t you supposed to be delivery guys?

Why are you doing everything? Aren’t you leaving any chances for others?

Under Tian Peng’s questioning gaze, the Two Demons felt a bit embarrassed, but were helpless.

There was no choice, to become the employee of the month, they had to do so!

After all, only the best performance would get the reward, which was a free feast, who wouldn’t be tempted by that?

"I’ll think about it when we actually need more people," Chen Nuo brushed it off casually.

The way Tian Peng pays is with his Magical Treasures; if he cuts that in half, how much less would he get? Not worth it.

"Let’s eat, I’ll go make theirs first," Chen Nuo called out, then turned to head for the kitchen.

"No worries, Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll just wait. It’s more lively to eat together!" Tian Peng patted his belly and chuckled.

Xiong Daoren, who was about to lift the lid, also hesitantly pulled his hand back upon hearing this.

"Suit yourself," Chen Nuo went straight in. Since everything was prepared in advance, the two servings of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were ready very quickly.

Soon, two more dishes of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall were ready.

The moment Chen Nuo came out of the kitchen, the Two Demons rushed up to him, their faces showing a bit of ingratiation.

"Hey there, Shopkeeper, it’s so hot and heavy, let me do it!" The Roc Demon King and the Golden Roc happily picked up the dishes and settled themselves at the table.

Chen Nuo rolled his eyes. They talked a good game but didn’t offer to help with the cooking; now they were all eager to help.

"Want some drink?" Seeing they were all seated nicely, Chen Nuo asked in a timely manner.

"Shopkeeper, give me two jars of Peach Blossom Brew and a glass of Flat Peach Juice," the Roc Demon King said without hesitation.

Since Tian Peng was treating them to the main course this time, he could save the money for drinks.

Seeing the Roc Demon King do this, the Golden Roc quickly followed suit, "Shopkeeper, give me four jars of Peach Blossom Brew, and a glass of Flat Peach Soda!"

After saying that, he looked at the Roc Demon King beside him with a smug expression.

You labor and toil but can only afford four portions, while I can easily spend four and a half portions worth of money.

Ah, how comfortable!

The Roc Demon King instantly understood the Golden Roc’s intention and glared at him, saying, "Drinking so much, don’t mess up your work later!"

The corners of the Golden Roc’s mouth curled up, "Don’t worry, my drinking capacity isn’t that poor."

"Drinking four jars in one go, that’s the life!" he said, feigning emotion.

The Roc Demon King, teeth clenched, was frustrated but helpless.

As the Two Demons placed their orders, Chen Nuo’s gaze turned toward Tian Peng and Xiong Daoren.

"Shopkeeper Chen, could I get a glass of Flat Peach Juice?" Xiong Daoren smiled naively, preferring the juice to the alcohol.

He was somewhat financially comfortable now, but he still needed to plan for the future. A meal of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall cost the price of dining out ten times; even with money for dozens of meals, it wouldn’t be enough!

"Tian Peng, what about you?" Chen Nuo’s gaze rested on the last one, Tian Peng.

"Er..." Tian Peng’s mouth twitched awkwardly.