The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl-Chapter 853 - 851: Counterattack

Seeing President Mu Cang, Master Chen took a step forward.

"President, it’s good you’re here. Xin Lin used opium in her food, making the diners addicted and unable to stop. Fortunately, I discovered it. Her recent popularity must all be revoked. Moreover, her qualification as a Spiritual Delicacy Master should be revoked, and Chu’s Restaurant should be permanently closed."

Master Chen finished his statement in one breath.

"Whether Xin Lin should be punished, I will know after my inspection."

President Mu waved his hand, instructing Master Chen to step aside.

He picked up a piece of firewood, sniffed it, then asked someone to bring water and soaked it for a while.

"This firewood is ordinary Pine Wood and has no special properties. It has neither been soaked nor infused with any opium."

As President Mu spoke, the diners beside him breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, President."

Xin Lin cupped her hands in gratitude.

"How could there not be opium? Her pastries clearly have issues."

Master Chen was in disbelief.

"Are you doubting the vision of the President? I’ve seen the medicinal herb opium before, its sap indeed has the effect you mentioned. When it encounters water, it turns red. These firewoods are normal in color. Furthermore, Xin Lin’s sugar lotus root used upper-class ten-year honey and wild lotus root, combined with top-grade sticky rice steamed to perfection. Each ingredient was selected meticulously, offering effects of heat-clearing, detoxification, and vital energy nourishment."

President Mu spoke sternly.

"It truly is quite delicious; I just ate a few pieces."

President Mu’s granddaughter, Mu Jin, poked her head out.

Mu Jin’s appetite hadn’t been very good in recent days.

Earlier, Xin Lin had given President Mu a bottle of Spiritual Spring, which he had given Mu Jin to drink.

Unexpectedly, after Mu Jin drank it, she vomited and had diarrhea, suffering for a couple of days.

After she finally recovered, President Mu took her to eat her favorite Spiritual Longevity Peach Buns; to his surprise, she lost interest after one bite, saying it was unpalatable.

At that time, the Oiran of Taoyao Pavilion saw Mu Jin and gave her and the President a package of sugar lotus root, saying it was made by Chu’s Restaurant.

President Mu and Mu Jin ate one piece and were full of praise.

Not only that, but after eating the sugar lotus root, Mu Jin returned home and ate a large bowl of rice, with a good appetite.

This delighted President Mu, so he thought he’d bring Mu Jin to support Xin Lin today, only to encounter Master Chen inspecting Chu’s Restaurant.

"Master Chen, as the Chairman of the Purple Cloud Spirit Cuisine Master Association, you should act justly and not be swayed by rumors."

President Mu severely criticized Master Chen.

Master Chen was scolded until he couldn’t lift his head.

"Speaking of which, how do I feel that after eating Chu’s Restaurant’s sugar lotus root, my appetite improved significantly, while after eating Taoyao Pavilion’s Spiritual Longevity Peach Buns, my appetite was completely messed up, almost as if poisoned."

Then, a nearby diner murmured.

"Me too."

The diner’s words stirred up a commotion, as many who had eaten Taoyao Pavilion’s Spiritual Longevity Peach Buns started discussing amongst themselves.

Previously, they weren’t aware of the opium Poison Grass, but after President Mu’s explanation today, they started to realize.

"President Mu, Chu’s Restaurant’s pastries have no issues, but I believe Taoyao Pavilion’s Spiritual Longevity Peach Buns do. I suggest that you and Master Chen inspect Taoyao Pavilion. I have two employees who ate their buns a few days ago and acted very strangely, taking two to three days to return to normal."

Xin Lin spoke, recounting the events completely.