Lin Feng was lying on a rocking chair in the shop, feeling drowsy. His haul today had put him in a particularly good mood.
Thirty food points may not seem like much, but at least it's the first time I've made a purchase, which is a good sign.
If this trend continues, it won't be long before he meets the basic requirements to activate the system store!
Yes, that's right!
Lin Feng hasn't even activated the system shop yet; according to the system, that's why:
[The lowly host is currently penniless (points), and even if you were given access to the in-game store, you wouldn't be able to buy anything.]
Therefore, this system sets a minimum requirement for activating the in-game store for low-level hosts: 100,000 points!
So, keep up the good work and earn points from those leekers (a metaphor for easily exploited people)!
Just as Lin Feng was thinking about the rewards in the store and was about to fall asleep.
He suddenly heard some noise outside, and the sound of those three small leeks from the afternoon.
"Leave a doorway!" (Still you guys won't be able to run away.)
Hearing Yan's heart-wrenching roar, Lin Feng's eyelids twitched. What the hell was that noise?
The anxiety and fear in his voice made it sound as if someone was going to tear down his shop.
Then came a jumble of noises: the sounds of crashing, arguing, and Hu Liena's panting attempts to dissuade her.
"Grandpa Ju...you...you really can't act impulsively..."
Grandpa Ju?
Could it be Chrysanthemum Douluo has arrived?
Thinking of this, Lin Feng suddenly sat up from the recliner, feeling quite pleased with himself.
It seems their afternoon performance was a great success. The three kids must have gone back and told everyone about it, and then brought people over to verify it.
The thought of a top-tier client, a Title Douluo-level expert, about to arrive almost made Lin Feng burst out laughing.
But then, Lin Feng had a change of heart. Judging from what Hu Liena and the others said, it seemed that Chrysanthemum Douluo was here to cause trouble.
Judging from Yan's shout of "Leave the door open!" and Hu Liena's tense dissuasion, this Chrysanthemum Douluo probably doesn't believe in evil spirits and wants to cause trouble.
However, Lin Feng quickly relaxed again, after all, he was absolutely invincible in the store, and no one could be his match.
So what if he's a Title Douluo? On his territory, even gods have to obediently line up to order food.
However, as a "mysterious senior," he couldn't appear too eager.
He still needs to maintain the aloof persona, since it relates to his future pricing authority.
Imagine if a guest saw him rushing out to greet someone like a country bumpkin who'd never seen the world before—wouldn't his image be completely ruined?
Lin Feng resisted the urge to get up and check, and continued to lie in the rocking chair pretending to be asleep.
The noise outside gradually subsided, and it seemed they were discussing something.
...
Outside the shop, Hu Liena and the other two were a little scared because they saw that Chrysanthemum Douluo was a bit angry.
In the end, Hu Liena gritted her teeth, mustered her courage, and stepped forward: "Grandpa Ju, please don't rush into action! Why don't you...why don't you go in and check the situation first?"
"If that senior is really a fraud, then you can smash up the shop later!"
She's incredibly panicked right now.
If Chrysanthemum Douluo really fights with that mysterious shop owner, regardless of who wins or loses, they can forget about ever eating at the shop again.
That's a magical place where you can directly boost your soul power!
Xie Yue quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, yes! To catch someone cheating, you have to catch them in the act; to catch a thief, you have to catch them red-handed!"
Hearing this, Yan, who was on the ground, struggled to sit up, his face still bearing the pain from the kick he had received from Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Yes, Elder Ju, it won't take long for you to go in and take a look!"
Hearing the three of them say this, Chrysanthemum Douluo thought it was a good idea.
If he smashed up the store without saying a word, people would think that Chrysanthemum Douluo was bullying people.
Moreover, the Spirit Hall always insists on having a legitimate reason for its actions; even if it's to teach a swindler a lesson, they have to catch him red-handed.
"Alright, then I'll go in and meet this so-called 'senior'."
Chrysanthemum Douluo straightened his clothes. "If he really is a fraud, just wait and see how I deal with him!"
After saying that, Chrysanthemum Douluo pushed open the door and entered.
His elegant figure was exceptionally alluring even in the night, and his gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, scanning every corner of the store.
The decor was rustic, the tables and chairs were clean, and there were landscape paintings on the walls... Everything looked normal; it was just an ordinary little restaurant.
But when his gaze fell on the young man lying in the rocking chair behind the counter, he was completely stunned.
This...this is the mysterious senior that Hu Liena mentioned?
Chrysanthemum Douluo widened his eyes and carefully sensed it.
There is no fluctuation of soul power!
Not at all!
This young man, who looked to be in his early twenties, showed absolutely no soul power!
"This is impossible..." Chrysanthemum Douluo muttered to himself, somewhat unable to believe his own senses.
According to Hu Liena and the others, the young shop owner was able to suppress Yan's martial soul possession with just his aura, which means he must be at least a high-level Soul Douluo to do it.
But the person in front of me...
Chrysanthemum Douluo turned his head and glanced at Hu Liena and the other two people following him, his eyes filled with doubt.
Hu Liena understood the other person's gaze and nodded to indicate that this was the person.
At this moment, Chrysanthemum Douluo smelled that unusually tempting fragrance again, exactly the same as the one he had smelled on the street earlier.
"I see."
Ju Douluo suddenly realized, and gently stroked his chin with his orchid-like fingers.
This guy is probably like Hu Liena, a mental being.
Moreover, he is quite strong and can perfectly conceal his soul power fluctuations.
Thinking of this, Chrysanthemum Douluo sneered inwardly.
He's quite skilled at playing tricks, but unfortunately he ran into Chrysanthemum Douluo!
Of course, Chrysanthemum Douluo knew there was another possibility.
That means the opponent's strength has reached a level of simplicity and authenticity, similar to that of Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, which is why he couldn't sense any fluctuations in the opponent's soul power.
However, seeing that the other party looked to be only around twenty years old, Chrysanthemum Douluo immediately dismissed the possibility.
Noticing someone enter the store, Lin Feng, just like when Hu Liena and the others entered the store before, half-opened one eye and glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"The menu is on the table; just order whatever you'd like."
After speaking, he closed his eyes again and continued to doze off, showing no special reaction whatsoever to the fact that the visitor was a Title Douluo.
The only flaw was Lin Feng's slightly upturned lips...
Seeing Lin Feng's nonchalant demeanor, Chrysanthemum Douluo almost laughed out of anger.
He ignored the three people, Hu Liena and the others, who were frantically giving him meaningful glances, and sneered, "You're quite the actor, aren't you? I'll see how long you can keep up this act!"
With that, Chrysanthemum Douluo walked directly to the table and grabbed the menu.
However, the next second, he froze completely.
On the previously blank menu, large, gleaming gold characters slowly appeared:
"Level 9 Menu (Medium Grade)"
Staple food:
Yunze Thousand Threads Silver Thread Noodles: 8000 Gold Soul Coins.
Dragon Blood Glutinous Coral Rice: 8500 Gold Soul Coins.
(The following is omitted)
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Vegetarian dishes:
Crystal Heart Fruit Salad: 8500 Gold Soul Coins.
Immaculate Lotus Root: 8800 Gold Soul Coins.
(omitted)
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Meat dishes:
Roasted Thunder Rhinoceros Ribs: 10,000 Gold Soul Coins.
Frozen Valley Frost Wolf Heart Stew: 11,500 Gold Soul Coins.
Starry Pheasant: 12,000 Gold Soul Coins
Ju Duoluo:-Wtf! Am I seeing things?!!
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[End of the Chapter.]