The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 461 - 458: Spiritual Food Restaurant Rankings

"Life Book prompt: Answering the question will deduct 10 Heaven-defying Points."

The Heaven-defying Book’s voice was still flat, devoid of any emotion.

Xin Lin struggled to suppress the urge to roll her eyes.

This Life Book must have been designed by an incredibly rigid old man.

After the deduction of Heaven-defying Points was confirmed, the Heaven-defying Book answered.

"Life Book prompt: The Golden Nanmu Sign is a Jade Treasure, which serves to enhance the attractiveness of a Spirit Restaurant. Each new patron gained will earn 1 Reputation point, the accumulation of which can raise the restaurant’s fame and ranking. Friendly reminder: Currently, Chu’s Restaurant has 123 Reputation points and is ranked as a One-star Spirit Restaurant."

Upon hearing this, Xin Lin uttered a light ’huh.’ 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"There are rankings for Spirit Restaurants? What is the current rank of Chu’s Restaurant?"

As a novice Spiritual Delicacy Master, Xin Lin’s knowledge of the trade was indeed limited.

"Life Book prompt..."

The Heaven-defying Book said in a dry tone.

"Deduct!"

Xin Lin couldn’t be bothered to argue with the Heaven-defying Book anymore; she still had over 300 Heaven-defying Points left.

The Heaven-defying Points decreased to 304.

"Chu’s Restaurant is ranked 97th among all the Spirit Restaurants in Purple Cloud City, and 204th in the entire Purple Cloud City."

Xin Lin had previously had someone tally; there were roughly a hundred Spirit Restaurants in Purple Cloud City. So, it seems Chu’s Restaurant was ranked around fourth from the bottom.

As for why there is also a 204th position, it was probably because all the various dining rooms in the nobles’ residences and even the Imperial Palace are included.

Xin Lin now had a general idea of the situation regarding Spirit Restaurants. She initially wanted to ask about her own rank among the Spiritual Delicacy Masters in Purple Cloud City but then thought better of it. It would be wise not to embarrass herself.

"Little Boss, where did you get such a splendid sign?"

Ma Jingtian approached, noticing the impressive Phoebe Wood Sign in Xin Lin’s hand.

Glancing at the calligraphy, the three characters for "Chu’s Restaurant" actually bore the style of the grand master "Wang Xizhi" from the Longteng clan.

Xin Lin instructed Ma Jingtian to hang up the sign.

Strangely enough, once the sign was hung, the previously modest-looking Chu’s Restaurant seemed instantly more inviting.

Even the neighboring coffin shop, which had a ghostly aura, became less of an eyesore.

"Sister, you really are here."

While Xin Lin and Ma Jingtian were admiring the new sign, a carriage pulled up in front of Chu’s Restaurant.

Little Xinzhuo jumped down from the carriage.

"Ah Zhuo, why are you here? You’re not due to start at the Academy until tomorrow. Come look at my new sign."

Xin Lin said, beaming, as she pulled Little Xinzhuo over.

Little Xinzhuo glanced at the sign and hesitated to speak.

"Sister, about starting at the Academy tomorrow, perhaps you should claim you’re ill."

Little Xinzhuo thought for a moment and then spoke up.

"Claim I’m ill? Why should I do that? Is it because Long Qingchen and Jin Chen are scheming again? Between the two of us and Ziyue, we’re not afraid of them."

Xin Lin was unconcerned.

She, Xin Lin, had never been afraid of anyone.

"It’s not them this time, it’s... it’s the people from the Xuantian Sect. Qingtian Academy has invited people over to teach the method of nurturing the Dark Spirit Root. The ones who came are Sikong Ran and Bai You."

Little Xinzhuo, unable to hide it any longer, came clean.

Sikong Ran... Upon hearing this name, there was a sharp twinge deep inside Xin Lin.

It was not a feeling coming from Xin Lin, but rather an instinctive reaction from the body she inhabited.

Even after so many months had passed and the soul was long gone, hearing the name Sikong Ran still caused "her" to feel pain.