Chapter 315: The Sensible Yue Lian
Due to being busy with the restaurant, Qi Han didn't chat much with the grandfather and granddaughter. After exchanging a few words and learning the reason for their visit, he quickly returned to the kitchen.
Only then did Yue Hen and his companions slowly take their seats.
"It seems that Boss Qi and Brother Yue aren't just casual acquaintances, huh?" Kang Rong chuckled, inwardly blaming his old friend for being so secretive.
When he had asked Yue Hen earlier if he knew Qi Han, the answer was "We've only met once."
Only met once? And Qi Han would personally come out to greet him?
He would never believe that.
Yue Hen smiled bitterly, his expression filled with nostalgia.
He hadn't expected Qi Han to be so warm and welcoming, which made him feel a little guilty.
After all, he hadn't thought much of Qi Han back then and had quickly forgotten about him after they parted ways.
"Let's order first?" Yue Hen shook his head and changed the subject.
He was getting impatient now.
"Alright!" The three of them each picked up a menu, even Yue Lian, who held one in her tiny hands, studying it with great seriousness.
The prices on the menu were steep, but Yue Hen had expected this. Kang Rong had already told him about it at noon.
However, Kang Rong hadn't mentioned the special effects of the Purple Card Dishes, only hinting mysteriously: "There's another surprise with those dishes."
Now, looking at the menu, Yue Hen finally understood what that surprise was.
Or at least, part of it.
These expensive dishes each had effects so miraculous that he found them hard to believe.
A dish that could guarantee deep meditation?
A dish that could increase innate spirit power?
A dish that could cure chronic illnesses?
"Hiss…" Yue Hen took a sharp breath. "Brother Kang, is everything written here… actually real?"
He couldn't help but doubt it—what was described on the menu completely challenged his understanding of the world.
"Of course." Kang Rong wasn't surprised by Yue Hen's reaction. "Believe me, countless people have already tried these dishes. Their effects are real."
"Take this Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, for example," Kang Rong pointed to the page Yue Hen was currently reading. "I've had it before. The night after eating it, I felt my meridians open up, absorbing the energy of heaven and earth more easily. My cultivation, which had been stagnant for two years, suddenly showed signs of a breakthrough."
"Brother Yue, at this rate, I might surpass you and reach Spirit Saint first!" Kang Rong laughed and winked at Yue Hen.
With his friend's personal testimony, all of Yue Hen's doubts disappeared, and excitement flickered in his eyes.
He had to try these dishes!
Especially the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth—Yue Lian must try it!
The special effect of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth could take effect three times!
Yue Lian was born with innate spirit power of level 8—if she consumed the dish twice, she would reach full innate spirit power, a legendary talent.
Full innate spirit power!
A genius that only appears once in a hundred years!
But with this dish, she could reach that level so easily.
How could Yue Hen not be excited?
He himself didn't mind much—his own cultivation had been stuck at Rank 60 for years.
But no matter what, a child's future must not be neglected. Cultivation must never be compromised!
"We'll take two servings of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth!" Yue Hen quickly said, then turned to Yue Lian, who was still staring hungrily at the menu. "Lian'er, these two servings are for you."
"Huh?" Yue Lian looked up, a little confused.
She hadn't even gotten to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth page yet.
The Dongpo Pork Knuckle at the top of the menu had already made her mouth water.
"Uh… excuse me," Fu Ya, who had been waiting to take their order, finally spoke up. "Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth's effect doesn't stack if eaten at the same time. You need to wait for the first serving to take effect before consuming the second."
"Ah, that's right!" Yue Hen patted his forehead.
He had been too excited to think clearly.
Even natural treasures worked the same way—taking too many at once wouldn't be absorbed properly. One had to wait until the effects settled before consuming another dose.
Since these dishes had such miraculous properties, they were likely no different from natural treasures.
"Also..." Fu Ya glanced at the adorable Yue Lian, smiling gently. "Boss Qi said he would like to gift Yue Lian a serving of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth—as a present just for her."
"This..." Yue Hen's expression changed slightly. "This is too generous..."
"Boss also said, please don't refuse, Senior." Fu Ya looked at Yue Hen seriously.
"This... alright then." Yue Hen took a deep look toward the busy Qi Han in the kitchen. "Please thank Young Friend Qi for me."
This gift was an extremely heavy one, but Yue Hen couldn't refuse.
In his family, he was already the strongest cultivator. Yue Lian was the most talented child the family had seen in centuries, yet she only had innate spirit power of level 8—which was why he treasured her so much.
Their family, where the strongest was merely a Spirit Emperor, was not poor, but they certainly weren't wealthy.
Not every faction was as rich as the Tang Sect.
For example, spending 1,000 gold coins at once was something Yue Hen found hard to accept.
To afford two servings of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth for Yue Lian, he had already resolved to not eat one himself and even tighten his belt for a while after this.
That was why Qi Han's gift was something he simply couldn't refuse.
"Then, we won't order the Boiled Cabb—"
"No!" Before Yue Hen could finish, Yue Lian suddenly snapped her head up from the menu.
Although she hadn't seen Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth earlier, she had flipped to its description when Yue Hen mentioned it.
Now, she understood its miraculous effects.
She also understood why Grandpa was so excited.
1,000 gold coins... That's a lot.
Her weekly allowance was just 1 gold coin, and that was only because she was the family's most talented child and Grandpa spoiled her.
1,000 gold coins would take...
Yue Lian counted on her fingers.
It would take 20 years of saving her entire allowance!
Even though she was still young, Yue Lian was very sensible.
Grandpa was willing to spend nearly the entire family's savings just so she could improve her innate spirit power.
Yet, he didn't even order one for himself?
That's not right!
After all... Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth would be helpful to Grandpa too!
"Grandpa, I want you to have a serving too, okay?" Yue Lian pouted and wiggled her body.
This was her go-to trick—whenever she pouted and acted cute, Grandpa would always agree.
But this time... she was destined to be disappointed.
Yue Hen's face turned serious. "Lian'er, be good. You eat it. Grandpa doesn't need it."
Huh? Why didn't it work?
Yue Lian froze, her eyes quickly welling up with tears. "I don't care! Grandpa has to eat too!"
She clenched her little fists. "If Grandpa doesn't eat, then I won't eat either!"
Yue Hen was stunned. He reached out and gently patted her head. "Lian'er, don't you want to have full innate spirit power? That's a once-in-a-century talent. If you eat two servings of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, you'll have it."
"I don't want it." Yue Lian shook her head stubbornly. "I just want Grandpa to eat too!"
"Brother Yue, why don't you have one as well?" Kang Rong chimed in. "I still have some money. If you need—"
"Brother Kang, let's not talk about that." Yue Hen hesitated for a moment before sighing. "Fine."
"Lian'er, Grandpa will eat with you. I'll have one, and you'll have two. Is that okay?"
"Mhm!"
Seeing his beloved granddaughter smile again, Yue Hen's heart was filled with complicated emotions.
At this moment, he finally understood.
He was already level 68, and after eating the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, he would soon break through to Spirit Saint.
A Spirit Saint had the power of Avatar, which meant a huge boost in strength.
By then, he could work harder, earn more money, and make back the 1,000 gold coins.
Lian'er was an intelligent and clever child, but even so... Yue Hen never expected her to be this mature and understanding.
Thinking of this, his face softened into a smile of relief.
Yue Lian—his granddaughter.
To have such a granddaughter... he felt even happier than reaching Spirit Saint himself.
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