Chapter 1178: Chapter 95: Accepting the Mission_2
Patted his slightly bulging stomach, Ah Dai let out a contented sigh and said, "Xuan Re, brother, I’m really full today! It’s you who knows how to enjoy food; these dishes are too delicious."
Seeing Ah Dai’s satisfied expression, Xuan Yue revealed a knowing smile. "Big brother, as long as you’re happy, that’s all that matters. In the future, we can eat whatever we want. You don’t have to hold back like you used to. I’ll definitely take you to taste the delicacies of the continent."
Ah Dai laughed and said, "Okay, then I’ll follow you and enjoy the good life. Today is our first time eating out, so let me treat you, but the travel expenses from here on out are on you. I wonder if ten Gold Coins are enough to cover this meal." He said this tentatively since it wasn’t really polite to ask someone to pay outright. As he spoke, he pulled out his coin purse from his bosom. This very purse was the one he had stolen from Goris when they first met, which held special significance for Ah Dai, so he kept it close and treasured it greatly.
Xuan Yue chuckled and stopped Ah Dai’s hand, saying, "Big brother, I think you’d better forget it. Ten Gold Coins? That won’t even cover one dish. This whole meal costs at least a hundred Gold Coins, so leave it to me."
Ah Dai was shocked. "What? A meal costs a hundred Gold Coins; that’s too extravagant. Brother, do you carry that much money on you? How come you never mentioned it while we were in the Illusive Forest?" Although he was mentally prepared, Ah Dai was still startled by Xuan Yue’s words. His face turned slightly red, embarrassed to have ’Xuan Re,’ someone he’d only recently met, spend so much money on a meal for him, right after leaving the Illusive Forest.
Xuan Yue giggled and said, "I don’t have any money on me! I never take money with me when I go out. Wasn’t it the same with my sister? Don’t you know that?"
"No, no money?" Ah Dai was stunned, his complexion turning pale, "I say, brother, since you have no money, why did you order such good dishes? Seems like we’ll have to wash dishes here."
"Silly big brother, you’re really funny. Why would we need to wash dishes? With our level of cultivation, there’s no need for that. Just wait and see; I have my ways. Waiter."
When the waiter heard Xuan Yue calling, he hurried over and asked with a smile, "Sacrifice Master, what may I do for you?"
Xuan Yue said boldly, "Go get your boss."
The waiter was taken aback and asked, "Sacrifice Master, is there something unsatisfactory?" Religious officials were not people he dared offend.
Xuan Yue frowned and said, "Why are you talking so much? Just go get him, and be quick about it."
"Yes, yes." The waiter scurried away somewhat flustered. Soon after, he came back with a tall, middle-aged man. The man approached Xuan Yue and said very courteously, "Sacrifice Master, I’m the owner here. My apologies for any neglect. The waiter just informed me of your presence, which truly honors our humble establishment! If there’s anything you need, please do not hesitate to ask."
The dishes here are delicious, and we are very pleased," said Xuan Yue indifferently. "Since leaving the church, this is the most comfortable meal I’ve had."
The owner beamed with joy and said, "Thank you for your praise, Sacrifice Master. Your approval is the greatest honor for our shop."
"Well, your dishes and service have made us feel very comfortable. Since we are all believers of the Sky God, I’ll leave you something as a keepsake. We’ll come back when we have time." With that, he picked up a silver spoon from the table, whispered a few Spells, and a surge of golden Divine Energy erupted, enveloping Xuan Yue’s body and bringing a soft and warm atmosphere to the entire dining hall.
The owner felt the spring breeze-like sensation and showed a respectful gleam in his eyes, his demeanor even more reverent. Xuan Yue winked at Ah Dai, the golden light enveloping the Silver Spoon in his hand. With the influx of Divine Energy, in just a short while, the silver spoon had turned to gold.
Xuan Yue’s actions caught the attention of the other diners in the hall, and in the Empire of Tian Jing, a nation of devout followers of the Sky God, the sight of such a strong Holy Glow prompted everyone to stand up and pay respectful attention to Xuan Yue. Xuan Yue smiled slightly and with a soft command, the golden spoon floated down to the tabletop as the Holy Glow quickly receded.
The owner, accustomed to the ways of the world as his restaurant was the largest in Mimu City, often visited the Sacrifice Hall in the city to worship. Naturally, he knew that only high-level Sacrifices could emit golden holy light. He earnestly asked Xuan Yue, "Please guide me, Sacrifice Master."
Xuan Yue picked up the golden spoon and said, "I heard from someone that you are a loyal devotee of the Sky God. Therefore, I came here to bequeath a gift on behalf of the Sky God. Keep this spoon safe; it has my sealed Divine Energy. Using this spoon for meals will help settle the mind and soothe the soul, as well as being beneficial for the body."
The owner was overjoyed and quickly took the spoon, saying devoutly, "Thank you for the gift, Sacrifice Master. I will carefully safeguard it." Feeling the warm Energy pulsing from the spoon, the owner recognized its value, secretly deciding to make it the treasure of his establishment.
"Sacrifice Master, please provide guidance."
