Free Web NovelChapter 591: Chapter 451 Zhen Yuanzi
"You seem quite unusual?" Zhen Yuanzi looked at the succubus with a smile. To be honest, at his level of existence, he essentially held no prejudice against any race. Even if he met a fox demon, he could cordially invite them to share a cup of tea and discuss Tao with him afterwards.
Of course, that was provided that the other party hadn’t committed any acts against the Heaven’s will; otherwise, Zhen Yuanzi wouldn’t mind taking matters into his own hands to teach these blights upon humanity a lesson.
"Mhm..." Betty nodded. Although she knew she was a disgrace to the succubi, she had never really considered whether she should try to improve her situation.
After all, for a succubus, even being underdeveloped and incapable of cultivating magic doesn’t really matter—it just means living a slightly inferior life.
If it had been before she came to the restaurant, Betty certainly would’ve wished for someone to help her with this issue so that she could cultivate magic and lead a life of deceptive ease. At the very least, she wouldn’t be seen as defective by her kin and handed over to slave traders.
But now, Betty had grown quite indifferent to power.
"Actually, your problem isn’t all that difficult to solve. Do you want me to help you with it?" Zhen Yuanzi looked at Betty. He had seen many succubi, and even talked with a high-ranked succubus a few times.
That individual exuded an innate charm that was irresistible to many, even with just a casual smile.
But Betty was different. Her charm abilities were quite weak; among the many succubi Zhen Yuanzi had encountered, Betty was among the least capable.
"No need, guest. But I still am very grateful for your concern," Betty replied with a smile. As long as she had this restaurant, no one could bully her, and she was past the age of wanting to become stronger.
"Each demon has their own aspirations," Zhen Yuanzi replied nonchalantly. This offer was just a casual suggestion, and given as a courtesy to an Honored One, it would’ve been free anyway—it was simply a way to show goodwill.
"What would the three guests like to eat?" Betty asked, looking at the trio before her. The manager had already returned to the kitchen with the Ginseng Fruit given by a guest.
"I’ve heard that the curry pork chop rice here is unparalleled, even surpassing the flavors of the God of Cookery, so I’ve come especially to try it," said Zhen Yuanzi as he stroked his long beard with a very comfortable smile.
"My brother and I will also have the curry pork chop rice, plus a soup, please," said Xie BiAn as he clasped his hands together.
"Very well~ Please wait a moment," Betty immediately scurried into the kitchen and relayed the orders to Chen Ze.
"Sure," Chen Ze nodded. This request was within his expectations, as ever since he made the Transcendent curry pork chop rice, most of his customers tended to order this dish.
Except for those with a particular fondness for certain dishes, like Stan, who preferred Buffet. Even after Chen Ze introduced more desserts, Stan’s orders remained the same each visit.
"Xie BiAn, I’ve heard that Honored One has sent an invitation to the Conqueror Buddha?" Zhen Yuanzi looked at Xie BiAn with curiosity. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com
Zhen Yuanzi, the ancestor of earth immortals, had no great concern for matters of the West. His favorite pastime was still to share a pot of clear tea and a couple cups of pale wine with his Dao friends every day.
"It’s true, Honored Zhen Yuanzi. Last time, my brother and I had a meal here with Di Ting, and the Honored One handed Di Ting an invitation, specifically inviting the Conqueror Buddha." Xie BiAn nodded respectfully, knowing that Zhen Yuanzi’s status was above theirs.
"Indeed, the Honored One is unlike any being in our realm, yet he understands everything between heaven and earth, knowing even about the Conqueror Buddha." Zhen Yuanzi exclaimed in admiration. He had been observing Chen Ze ever since he arrived, but could discern nothing special.
Chen Ze stood there just like an ordinary person, but whenever Zhen Yuanzi entertained the thought of trying to test him, he would feel as if a great terror were about to occur; thus, Zhen Yuanzi opted for a different approach.
"Yes, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva also told my brother and me that when dining with the Honored One, we must not disrupt him. The Honored One’s strength is unfathomable. To be on his wrong side could invite disaster," Xie BiAn added, feeling that Zhen Yuanzi’s visit was not solely driven by a mere craving but carried some other purpose.
After all, the sudden appearance of this door was too strange, and its existence couldn’t be calculated, as if it doesn’t belong to the three realms, which was truly remarkable.
Although the Heavenly Court could certainly hold back for a while, it was impossible for them to do so indefinitely. Therefore, it seemed likely that Honored Zhen Yuanzi came specifically to probe the details of this place.
However, guessing was just guessing, and Xie BiAn wasn’t foolish enough to outright ask. If he were to pose this question to Honored Zhen Yuanzi, it would be tantamount to having lived ten thousand years in vain.
"Dear guests~ I apologize for the wait." Betty brought over a plate and placed three servings of steaming curry pork chop rice on the table.
"Quite remarkable," Zhen Yuanzi said, somewhat surprised by the curry pork chop rice before him.
Xie BiAn and Fan Wujiu were not qualified to attend banquets at the Heavenly Court, so they naturally had no idea of the God of Cookery’s exquisite culinary skills. With ingredients like dragon liver and phoenix marrow, and the incredible cooking techniques that could only be described as magical, the God of Cookery truly lived up to his name—his Buddha Jumps Over the Wall could even bring Maitreya Buddha to squat happily for a meal.
Although the curry pork chop rice in front of them paled slightly in comparison to what the God of Cookery could prepare, the fact that this dish could achieve such flavor without any supreme ingredients was already a rare feat. He just glanced and saw that this curry pork chop rice had been made with ordinary human-world ingredients.
In this comparison, while the dishes prepared by the God of Cookery were indeed richer and tastier, in terms of pure culinary skill, this Honored One’s craft was indistinguishable from that of the God of Cookery.
"Thank you for the compliment~" Betty was of course unaware of Zhen Yuanzi’s thoughts. She smiled as she set down the plates, then scurried off to fetch each of them a glass of Lai Mei.
This was a special drink Chen Ze had instructed her to serve. The mere longevity-enhancing effect of the ginseng fruit was worth a hundred dinners. After all, Chen Ze had previously worried that if his own life was too short, he might not be able to keep Lafra company for long.
"Distinguished guests, this is something the manager specifically instructed me to serve you," Betty explained, noticing the puzzled look in Xie BiAn’s eyes.
"Thank you, Honored One," Xie BiAn nodded, as the taste of the Lai Mei was naturally beyond question.
