Xiao Meng and Ji Chengxue stared at the newcomer in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"Your Majesty?! Why are you here? " Xiao Meng hurriedly stood up and walked forward to welcome him. The astonishment on his face had yet to dissipate. It was truly unexpected that the emperor would come to such a small store in the corner of an alleyway with his majestic and supreme body.
"Greetings, Father." Ji Chengxue also stood up and bowed to the elder in embroidered robes.
Even though the elder's hair was white, he was in good spirits. He wore an embroidered robe and his hair was held in place by a green jade hairpin. With his hands behind his back, he was filled with nobility and elegance.
"General Xiao? Chengxue? Are you guys eating in this store as well? Looks like the delicacies here are pretty good. " Ji Changfeng faintly smiled and stepped into the store. He coughed as he walked and his body trembled, giving off the feeling that he had one foot in the grave.
Xiao Meng hurriedly protected the emperor, fearing that something might happen to him.
"Your Majesty, why did you leave the palace alone? It's not safe. Even though most of the experts from the sects in the imperial city have retreated, there might still be some lurking around, "Xiao Meng said anxiously.
The emperor waved his hand and faintly said, "It's fine. I, Ji Changfeng, was a figure that intimidated the world back then. Even though I'm old, I'm not someone that any Tom, Dick, or Harry would dare to approach. Today, I'm only here to talk about delicacies and nothing else."
The emperor sat on a chair and looked around. The store was not big. A few tables were neatly arranged and the surroundings were decorated warmly. It was quite charming.
The emperor twitched his nose and his gaze fell on where Xiao Meng and Ji Chengxue were sitting. His eyes slightly brightened as he said, "This wine is really fragrant. Could this be the wine in this store that's even better than the Bejewelled Nectar Wine?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. This is a fine wine unique to this store, the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine. One jar costs fifteen crystals," Xiao Meng said with a nod.
"Fifteen crystals … That's not cheap. However, I'm a little impatient. Where's the owner? I want to see him and order some dishes, "the emperor asked.
Ouyang Xiaoyi timidly looked at the emperor with her big round eyes. When she heard the emperor's words, she turned to the kitchen window and shouted, "Smelly boss, the emperor grandpa wants to see you."
"Hmm? Who is it? "From the kitchen came the sound of stir-frying, mixed with Bu Fang's indifferent voice.
"Grandpa Emperor," Ouyang Xiaoyi repeated seriously.
"Oh, let him wait." Bu Fang's indifferent voice drifted out from the room. His words, however, made Ouyang Xiaoyi dumbfounded.
The little loli was so angry. Every time she talked to the smelly boss, she felt like she was going to vomit blood.
The person who wanted to see him was the emperor, the number one person in the Light Wind Empire, the highest ruler of the Light Wind Empire. What did he mean by asking him to wait?
When Ji Changfeng and the others heard the entire conversation between Bu Fang and Ouyang Xiaoyi, their expressions were indescribably marvelous.
Xiao Meng and Ji Chengxue didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This Owner Bu's temper … was still as eccentric as ever. He didn't even give face to the emperor.
Ji Changfeng, on the other hand, was amused. Normally, when chefs heard his name, they would come over to fawn over him. Unlike Bu Fang, who didn't even care about him.
"This owner … has character." Ji Changfeng stroked his beard and smiled.
Xiao Meng and Ji Chengxue also awkwardly smiled in agreement.
Finally, after a few minutes, Bu Fang walked out of the kitchen with a plate of Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs in his hand. The rich aroma of meat wafted out from the dish and wafted through the entire store. The orange-red color of the Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs greatly increased one's appetite.
"Your Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs, please enjoy," Bu Fang said as he placed the plate on Ji Chengxue's table.
Then, he turned around and looked at the elderly man sitting on the chair. This person should be the emperor grandpa that Ouyang Xiaoyi mentioned.
"Hello, emperor," Bu Fang expressionlessly said.
Everyone was stunned. The emperor was stunned for a moment, then stroked his beard and laughed.
"Hello, young man. Are you the owner of this store? What was the name of that dish just now? It smells really good. "The emperor had a gentle smile on his face as he looked at Bu Fang. He felt that this owner was very interesting.
"Oh, the name of this dish is Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs. It is currently the most expensive dish in the store," Bu Fang simply said.
"Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs … The fragrance of Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs is intoxicating. It is indeed worthy of its name. Good." The emperor nodded and chuckled.
"Hmm, the menu is behind you. Tell me what you want to eat. There are only three jars of Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine a day and there is only one left," Bu Fang said as he pointed at the menu behind the emperor.
The emperor was slightly taken aback. He turned his head and saw the extremely expensive menu on the wall.
"Interesting. A bowl of improved Egg-Fried Rice is actually sold for ten crystals. Sweet 'n' Sour Ribs … is sold for fifty crystals each. Why is it so expensive?" The emperor frowned and lightly coughed a few times. Then, he asked Bu Fang.
"I naturally have my reasons for selling the dishes at such a high price. The ingredients, processing, and cooking process of our store's delicacies are all strictly up to standard. Not only is the taste excellent, but it can also promote the circulation and growth of true energy within a cultivator's body. These prices … are fair," Bu Fang expressionlessly said.
"Your dishes can promote cultivation? Even if it is the meat of a spirit beast, the spirit energy within it will mostly dissipate after being cooked. How are you able to cook delicacies that can promote cultivation? "the emperor asked curiously.
Bu Fang calmly glanced at the emperor and frowned. He said, "That is a secret."
Cough cough cough … Xiao Meng and the others immediately coughed a few times. They were a little embarrassed by Bu Fang's answer.
The emperor, on the other hand, nodded his head. "Yes, perhaps you have a unique processing method and cooking technique. This is indeed a secret and shouldn't be casually revealed."
"Young man, then serve me a portion of all your dishes. Let me have a good taste of your so-called delicacies that can promote the circulation of true energy," the emperor calmly looked at Bu Fang and said while stroking his beard.
"Yes, alright. Then wait a moment. I will cook your dish after I finish cooking their dishes," Bu Fang expressionlessly nodded and replied. He then turned around and walked toward the kitchen.
The emperor frowned this time. He was a little displeased and said, "Why don't you cook for me first?"
"First come, first served. This is the store's rule," Bu Fang stopped at the entrance of the kitchen and turned around to reply.
"Cough cough … Owner Bu, actually, it's fine if our dishes are a little slower. Please serve the dishes to Your Majesty first," Xiao Meng awkwardly coughed and hurriedly said.
Bu Fang expressionlessly glanced at Xiao Meng and indifferently said, "I have already said that this is the store's rule. First come, first served … Since you ordered the dishes first, I will cook your portion first."
After saying that, Bu Fang went back into the kitchen and continued cooking.
Xiao Meng was speechless after hearing Bu Fang's words. He could only look at Bu Fang with a helpless gaze, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
The smile on the emperor's face had already disappeared. His deep gaze looked toward the direction of the kitchen and his finger tapped on the table. He indifferently said, "He has a strong personality, but this personality must be built on the foundation of strength. I will give him a chance. If the delicacies he cooks are unable to move me, then there is no need for him to continue operating this store."
The emperor was the emperor after all. He was high and mighty and had never been ignored like this before. Bu Fang's indifference had also aroused the emperor's displeasure.
Xiao Meng and Ji Chengxue's hearts immediately trembled. They knew that the emperor was a little angry.
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