The weather was getting colder and colder. It was as if the late autumn had turned into winter in an instant. The pedestrians on the streets of the imperial city began to wrap themselves in thick cotton-padded clothes. When they exhaled on the streets early in the morning, they could clearly see white vapor.
Bang bang bang!
A series of knocking sounds came from the door. Bu Fang, who had just woken up and was practicing his Meteor Cutting Technique in the kitchen, was slightly startled. Who would be knocking on the door so early in the morning?
Bu Fang put down the kitchen knife in his hand and unhurriedly opened the door. Ouyang Xiaoyi, who was wrapped in a pink cotton-padded jacket, came into view. The latter's watery eyes were wide open, blinking as she looked at Bu Fang, who had just opened the door.
"Xiaoyi? Why are you here so early today? " Bu Fang asked in puzzlement. Usually, shouldn't this little girl wait until Fatty Jin and the others were almost done eating before coming over?
The little girl was slightly out of breath, as if she had jogged all the way here. Her tender little face was still slightly flushed, and the tip of her nose was slightly red from the cold air, adding a tinge of loveliness to her appearance.
"Smelly boss, today is the day that His Highness' big brother is leaving the imperial city to go to war. Let's send him off," Ouyang Xiaoyi said with anticipation.
Bu Fang was stunned. He seemed to remember that Ji Chengxue said yesterday that he would leave the imperial city today to go to war with the sects outside the city.
After thinking about how Ji Chengxue had been taking care of his business for the past few days, Bu Fang did not reject Ouyang Xiaoyi and nodded instead.
"Wait for me." Bu Fang said calmly. Then, he turned around and went back into the store. After a while, he came out with a wooden board.
On the board was written: Closed for today.
After hanging the wooden board on the door of the store, Bu Fang squatted down and stroked Blacky's smooth and clean fur. He then closed the store and left with Ouyang Xiaoyi.
Bu Fang was wearing a cashmere robe that was tightly wrapped around his body. A dark gray scarf was wrapped around his neck so that the cold wind could not enter his back through the gaps of his neck.
Ouyang Xiaoyi didn't expect Bu Fang to agree to send her off so readily. She originally just wanted to give it a try when she asked Bu Fang. She was already prepared to be rejected … However, the results were often somewhat unexpected.
The two of them walked to the entrance of the alleyway and saw the two good-looking siblings, Xiao Xiaolong and Xiao Yanyu, standing not too far away. Xiao Yanyu's face was covered by a veil and her peerless appearance could not be clearly seen. Her temperament was simple and elegant, as if she was a fairy that had descended to the mortal world.
Her injuries were almost healed, and she could basically go out without any hindrance. When Xiao Xiaolong saw Bu Fang and Ouyang Xiaoyi, he waved his arms from afar.
Standing in the cold winter, the two siblings were both wearing white fur coats, fully revealing their noble temperament. Coupled with their nature-defying appearance, they were indeed a beautiful scene on the street.
"Owner Bu, you actually agreed to come with us to send His Highness off?!" Xiao Xiaolong widened his eyes in surprise as he looked at Bu Fang, his face filled with disbelief.
Previously, when Ouyang Xiaoyi said that she wanted to ask Bu Fang, he thought that with Bu Fang's cold and aloof personality, he would definitely not agree. However, reality ruthlessly slapped him in the face.
"Why? Is it strange? "Bu Fang expressionlessly looked at Xiao Xiaolong and said.
Xiao Xiaolong immediately smiled awkwardly and did not say anything else. Beside him, Xiao Yanyu's pair of charming eyes fell on Bu Fang. After a long while, she slightly bowed and gently said, "Thank you, Owner Bu, for saving my life …"
Bu Fang nodded his head and the four of them immediately became silent. Then, they left the alleyway and walked toward the main street of the imperial city.
The morning wind was slightly bone-chilling. Bu Fang tightened the scarf around his neck and curiously looked around. He rarely left the store and his impression of the imperial city was still very vague. Even though he had stayed in the imperial city for almost two months, Bu Fang was still not the slightest bit familiar with the streets of the imperial city.
As the sky gradually brightened, hawkers continuously appeared on both sides of the street. They exhaled white gas and curled their bodies as they continuously called out to sell their wares in the cold wind.
The shop assistants on both sides of the street were also opening their doors with sleepy eyes and yawns. The imperial city, which had slept for an entire night, was gradually waking up under the morning light.
Bu Fang did not conceal his curiosity. Ouyang Xiaoyi cheerfully introduced the surrounding objects and buildings to Bu Fang.
"Is that the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant? Known as the number one restaurant in the imperial city? "Bu Fang suddenly pointed at a gorgeous three-story building in the distance and said.
Ouyang Xiaoyi and the other two were slightly stunned and then nodded their heads.
Ouyang Xiaoyi pointed at the three flamboyant words on the entrance of the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant and charmingly said, "Smelly boss, those three words were suggested by grandpa the emperor himself!"
Bu Fang looked over and saw that the three words were indeed full of meaning. The emperor's calligraphy was pretty good. Unfortunately … if it was not for the system's rejection, he might have agreed to the emperor's request back then.
That was because he had long wanted to get a signboard for the store.
Abrupt Mission: Host, please taste the thirteen dishes of the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant today and evaluate the quality of each dish. Find the three flaws in each dish.
(A successful person needs to learn from the strong and make up for the weak. Young man, use your picky tongue to find fault with the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant.)
Mission reward: Ten percent true energy cultivation progress and an advanced cooking method for any dish of the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant.
Just as Bu Fang was sizing up the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant, the system's solemn and earnest voice resounded in Bu Fang's mind, causing Bu Fang to be dumbfounded.
Another abrupt mission? Was he going to use his tongue to find fault this time?
Fine … This mission was indeed very systematic. However, the principle of learning from the strong and making up for the weak was not wrong. Even though Bu Fang had the system, it was indeed not good for Bu Fang, who wanted to grow into the God of Cooking who stood at the top of the food chain in the fantasy world.
Furthermore, the abrupt mission reward this time was very tempting to Bu Fang … Ten percent true energy cultivation progress and a new cooking method for a dish.
If his true energy cultivation progress was increased by another ten percent, he would soon be able to break through to fourth grade Battle-Spirit. At that time, the system would be upgraded and more functions would be unlocked.
"Smelly boss, what are you daydreaming about? Let's hurry up or else we won't be able to send off big brother His Highness, "Ouyang Xiaoyi said as she tugged at Bu Fang's cashmere robe.
Bu Fang returned to his senses and nodded his head. He once again took a deep look at the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant and then followed Ouyang Xiaoyi and the others as they walked along the broad main street of the imperial city.
Soon, the four of them arrived at the city gate. On both sides of the city gate stood rows of soldiers wearing metal armor. Their expressions were solemn and their bodies were emitting an extremely somber aura. Their faces were expressionless.
Outside the city gate, there were even more military formations lined up. These soldiers were the third prince's soldiers and they were there to protect him when he went on an expedition against the sects outside the city.
Today, Ji Chengxue was not wearing his usual scholarly white robe. Instead, he was dressed in military attire. He wore metal armor and a metal helmet on his head. His handsome face was no longer as gentle as usual. Instead, it was filled with a cold and somber aura.
"Thank you, Owner Bu, for sending me off. I am overwhelmed by your favor." When Ji Chengxue saw that Bu Fang had actually appeared to send him off, he was slightly surprised and felt a little warm in his heart.
"Your Highness, during this expedition, you must take care of your body. Your health is more important than anything else. Remember, you are still a prince!" Xiao Meng solemnly warned.
The expedition against the sects outside the city was not a joke. It was extremely dangerous and the slightest carelessness could lead to the annihilation of the entire army. After all, the sects outside the city were all experts who cultivated true energy. Even though the empire's army was powerful, a mighty dragon could not suppress a snake in its den. Emperor Changfeng had been fighting against the sects outside the city for so many years and yet, he was still unable to completely exterminate them.
Ji Chengxue nodded his head. He turned around and sat on a blood-brown single-horned horse. He pulled the reins and gazed into the distance in the direction of the majestic imperial palace. There was no joy or sorrow in his eyes.
The orderly army slowly moved away from the Imperial Capital, slowly disappearing into the horizon … ….
When Ji Chengxue's figure disappeared, Ouyang Xiaoyi withdrew her gaze and said to Bu Fang, "Smelly boss, alright. We have sent His Highness off. Next, are we going back to the store to open for business?"
Xiao Yanyu and Xiao Xiaolong also looked over at the same time. If Bu Fang was going back to open for business, they would follow him. It was also a kind of happiness to be able to eat Bu Fang's dishes every day.
However, Bu Fang expressionlessly shook his head. He turned his head to look in the direction of the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant and the corners of his mouth stiffly curled up.
"Let's go eat at the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant today and try out the delicacies of the number one restaurant in the imperial city..."
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