Chapter 444: Chapter 95 Accept Task_1
"Bro, didn’t you say you were hungry? Let’s find a common restaurant and grab something to eat." Ah Dai touched the dozen or so gold coins he initially had left, thinking to himself, if they were frugal, it should be enough to last them until they reach the Yajin Tribe. Once they reached the Mage Guild there, he should be able to collect the monthly stipend given by the Guild.
Xuan Yue nodded and said, "Sure! But, let’s at least find a decent restaurant to eat at, the average small ones aren’t clean."
Ah Dai was forced to smile as Xuan Yue pulled him into the most luxurious hotel in Mimu City. Though the highest-grade hotel in this remote little city was far from comparable to the grand casinos in the Empire of Sunset City, Ah Dai still felt a sharp pinch. Money, although it’s not everything, without it, there’s no food. Regardless of how powerful you are, you still can’t go without eating! It looked like after this meal, he’d once again have to think of ways to raise money.
As they entered the hotel, a waiter quickly came over to greet them. Seeing the ritual robe on Xuan Yue, his eyes instantly lit up, and he respectfully said, "We are honoured by your presence, Sir Priest! Your presence brings glory to our humble establishment! Please, right this way." Ignoring Ah Dai at his side, he led Xuan Yue inside.
Ah Dai glanced down at his plain peasant clothing, sighed softly, and followed behind.
Xuan Yue was led by the waiter into a private room and took a seat. The private rooms were open style, located slightly higher than the main hall, surrounded by wooden railings about a meter high. The waiter handed over the menu, saying, "Sir Priest, please make your selection."
Xuan Yue took the menu, looked at Ah Dai who just walked over, and said, "Bro, have a seat. Although this place can’t be considered luxurious, it’s quite clean."
The waiter was shocked to see Ah Dai. Before, he had assumed that this tall young man was just the young Priest’s servant or bodyguard. He never thought they were friends, or even possibly brothers. He hurriedly rushed over to pull out a chair for Ah Dai, "Sir, please sit."
Ah Dai looked at the waiter’s surprised eyes, knowing exactly what he was thinking. He wasn’t the first person to look down on him. "Bro, just order whatever you want to eat, I’m fine with anything."
Feeling that Ah Dai seemed a bit upset, Xuan Yue glanced at him and said ,"Bro, in that case, I won’t be shy. I’ll have a Tian Jing Empire’s Ice Sea Chilled Crab, two one-pound ones will do. Then, also..."
Every time Xuan Yue ordered a dish, Ah Dai’s heart would tremble. Instinctively, he touched the money bag in his chest, wondering if his remaining dozen or so gold coins would be enough to pay the bill.
Xuan Yue ordered no less than eight dishes before stopping. Everything she ordered was renowned dishes from the Empire of Tian Jing, although Ah Dai had never tasted any of them, he could tell by their names their prices were steep.
Closing the menu, Xuan Yue smiled at Ah Dai and said,"Bro, I know you have a big appetite, so I ordered extra. Have a good taste later, all these dishes taste really good! Alright, you may leave now." After finishing, she sent away the waiter.
Ah Dai sat there with a bitter face. He’d rather eat dry steamed buns than sit here and wait for these delicacies.
"Bro, what’s wrong? Not happy? Is it because of that snobbish waiter just now? These people are all like this, they judge people by their appearance. Don’t mind them. Later we will go to a Mage Guild, and get you a Mage robe, so that this won’t happen again."
Ah Dai sighed, and said, "Bro, you probably don’t know, the Mage Guild in the Empire of Tian Jing and the Mage Guild on the continent are two different things. I’m afraid they won’t give us anything."
Xuan Yue, born in the church, didn’t know much about the outside world. It was not until three years ago that she left. Confused, she asked, "What, there are two Mage Guilds?"
Ah Dai nodded and recounted his earlier experience with the two competing Mages in the Yajin Tribe.
"Oh, so even Mages are this chaotic! Well, nevermind, we’ll discuss it when we get to the Yajin Tribe. The Mage Guild there should belong to the one we were affiliated with. After all, you and sister once took an exam at the Red Charming Clan, and most of the mages in the Sodor Federation are still part of the Continental Mage Guild."
Ah Dai gave a soft sigh, and in a low voice said, "Bro, can I ask you something? How much do these dishes you just ordered cost? I don’t have much money left. How about we send back a few dishes?"
A smirk crossed Xuan Yue’s face, saying, "No need to send anything back, bro. Rest assured, I have my ways."
Listening to what she said, Ah Dai thought she had money on her, and he immediately relaxed. After all, she was the granddaughter of the Pope, she should have a good deal of money. She ate a lot of his fruit in the Illusive Forest too, it’s only right that she treats him to a meal.
At this time, the eight dishes Xuan Yue had ordered were served. Seeing the colourful, aromatic, and tasty food, they immediately found their appetite, they didn’t need to stand on ceremony with each other, and they immediately started to feast.
The taste of the Ice Sea Chilled Crab, the Swallow Wing Lobster, and the other famous dishes were indeed delicious. Even when Ah Dai was very wealthy in the Empire of the Sunset, he had never tasted food this delicious, and he couldn’t help but have a big appetite. With Xuan Yue, they polished off those eight dishes. Ah Dai thought that not only should a man have money, but he should also know how to spend it.
