Chapter 173: This Thing Seems to Be More Profitable Than Working in the Everlasting Creed
As night fell, the cultivators began yearning for a pleasant and relaxing meal.
Just a street away from the Martial Plaza was a seemingly inconspicuous small shop, but the fragrant aroma that wafted into people’s nostrils alone was sufficient to draw people of all backgrounds there—One More Time Barbeque Shop.
Just like the name suggested, customers who had eaten there once wanted to come here one more time to satisfy their stomachs that could never be filled.
Most of the customers patronized the shop for their Barbarian Tribe’s special lamb, a timeless barbeque recipe that had been passed down in the tribe for hundreds of thousands of years.
The barbeque recipe had to be prepared fresh each day. The ancestors of the Barbarian Tribe had their own insights into roasting and seasoning beef and lamb. This was precisely the reason for the subtle differences in taste across the dozens of barbeque shops in the Dao-Seeking Sect.
However, Chef Liu, who also served as the vice creed leader of the Everlasting Creed, held a different opinion. He believed that the best ingredient should be cooked with the simplest methods. When it came to barbecuing skewers, the key was still heat control and the heart behind it.
Every time Chef Liu grilled the skewers, he would view it as a battle, giving his utmost effort and never slacking off. Even when the orders piled up like mountains, Chef Liu maintained his composure and meticulously controlled the fire, immersed in his own world.
Eating was like war; this was an unchanging truth since ancient times. For a barbeque shop to perform well, it naturally required the cooperation of its support staff.
Although the support staff of One More Time Barbeque Shop were temporary workers who had never worked with something like this before, they seemed to be born for this job. When serving the customers, they worked seamlessly as if their hearts were connected. One would do the accounting, while the other would work on cleaning the dishes. Their coordination was so impeccable that they resembled biological siblings.
However, there was no perfect shop in the world. No matter how well they collaborated, there would always be someone distracted and lost in daydreaming.
“Little Lu, what’s wrong with you? Can you be more focused on your work?!” Chef and Vice Creed Leader Liu reprimanded Lu Yang.
Lu Yang, “...”
Was I too rash in becoming the creed founder? The Everlasting Creed doesn’t look like it has a future. I should just obediently stay as a disciple of the Dao-Seeking Sect.
“You want to leave the creed?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy shot Lu Yang an unfriendly glare. You sure have guts to be speaking of leaving the creed in front of me.
“Immortal Fairy, do you need anything? If not, you can just go back to sleep.”
“Of course, I need something. Go tell Little Gao that his method of grilling the skewers is wrong. The meat is too soft. They need a stronger flame to obtain that charred aroma.
“Quick, go tell him. This is an order from an immortal,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy urged.
In ancient times, people would regard whatever she said seriously. They treated it as an immortal revelation and would analyze her words from all kinds of angles.
However, she received no such treatment now. Lu Yang acted as if didn’t even hear her words at all.
Man Gu secretly approached Lu Yang, his face plagued with worry. “Brother Lu, things can’t go on like this.”
Lu Yang was elated. Has someone finally realized the problem?
“We didn’t prepare enough skewers. If things go on like this, they will sell out very quickly!”
Lu Yang didn’t know what to say, and he began to reflect. To think I expected anything from Man Gu... Does the problem lie with my head or Man Gu’s head?
“What? There are hardly any skewers left?!” A higher-up of the Everlasting Creed looked grim. This is no small matter. Jiang Yitian was responsible for handling the accounts. “Quickly go buy some more from outside then!”
Man Gu shook his head. “The skewers are marinated in advance. If we buy meat now, not only is the quality not guaranteed, but there is also not enough time to marinate them.” As a member of the Ancient Barbarian Tribe, Man Gu was adamant about not tarnishing their reputation.
“He has strong principles!” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy praised. In ancient times, she had also eaten the barbeque from the Barbarian Tribe. The taste was indeed top-notch, but the issue is that they didn’t pay attention to nutritional balance.
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The Everlasting Immortal Fairy always placed emphasis on nutritional balance in her cooking, so she offered some constructive suggestions to the Barbarian Tribe. However, they refused to listen and remained firm in their stance.
By the time the contest at the Martial Plaza neared the end of the Nascent Soul category, the skewers were all sold out.
Everyone began reflecting on what they had gained today.
“Damn it! Aren’t we here to cause trouble for the Dao-Seeking Sect? What are you all doing? Playing house?!” Vice Creed Leader Liu displayed his authority first. Despite realizing that he had been engrossed in barbecuing and delayed their official matters, he couldn’t admit to his mistake in front of everyone.
As expected of the vice creed leader of a diabolic creed, he was born for evil deeds and had wielded mastery over the art of “the thief crying thief first.”
Vice Creed Leader Gao also chastised everyone, “Where are your opinions? With how inattentive you are with your mission, are you living up to the Everlasting Immortal’s expectations?!”
Everyone thought to themselves, Weren't you two the most caught up in the excitement just now?
Jiang Yitian, who had been managing the accounts for the whole day, pondered for a moment and asked in a serious tone, “Is it too late for us to switch to opening a barbeque shop now?”
Another higher-up raised his eyebrow. “What do you mean? Open a barbeque shop? Are you going to abandon your faith in the Everlasting Immortal?!”
“But opening a barbeque shop in the Dao-Seeking Sect is really lucrative.”
The higher-up was disdainful. “How lucrative could it be?”
“It’s worth one month of offerings.”
The higher-up now lowered his head in contemplation. “We could worship the Everlasting Immortal’s statue while running a barbeque shop on the side. It doesn’t seem to contradict the creed’s precepts.”
Vice Creed Leader Liu berated him for lacking conviction. “This is simply nonsense! As loyal followers of the Everlasting Immortal, how could we have someone like you...”
“It’s worth one month of everyone’s offerings summed up.”
“Someone like you is a blessing for the Everlasting Creed!” Vice Creed Leader Liu immediately changed what he was originally going to say and began planning for the future. “We can open chain stores across the entire continent. Not only can it solve the creed’s employment problem, it can also rake in money for us. Eventually, we will be a rich taxpayer in the Great Xia Dynasty!”
Vice Creed Leader Liu was furious. “Have you not thought about whether the prices elsewhere will be as outrageous as those in the Dao-Seeking Sect? How can one’s spending level during a holiday be the same as on normal days? You are only looking at the immediate profits and not thinking about the long run! Most importantly, if we open chain stores, who can guarantee that the skills of every follower will be as good as ours?!
“Prepare to set off. We are heading to the Martial Plaza!”
Lu Yang sighed inwardly. The original plan was to have the customers stall them and give them another chance. Unfortunately, the skewers sold out too quickly and couldn’t last until the event ended.
“Specific positioning is required for the Yellow Millet Dream Pillow to unleash its full potential. Little Lu, you three take us to the Martial Plaza for reconnaissance. When the time is ripe, we will activate the immortal treasure. You will be great contributors then!”
Lu Yang bowed slightly with a solemn expression, adopting the stance of a hero’s selfless self-sacrifice. “We seek no accolades. Dedicating ourselves to the Everlasting Creed is our duty!”
“Good, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you!” Vice Creed Leader Liu was very pleased with Lu Yang. No wonder the creed leader highly values him. He definitely has his merits.
The creed founder of the Everlasting Creed led his subordinates to the Martial Plaza and spread out into their positions.
When Vice Creed Leader Liu saw the battle on the stage, he nodded slightly. As expected of disciples from the Five Great Immortal Sects. Although their cultivation isn’t high, their combat methods are worthy of praise. I can’t really pick anything to critique.
He told the great creed founder, “Little Lu, observe these battles closely. They will be very helpful for you.”