Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 800 Endless Fire Domain Hotel

"Hey, why are you still following us?"

During the journey, Nan Fusheng turned his head to look at Lan Fuzi, who was following closely behind him, his face full of confusion. "Didn't you already see Gu Yuena? Now that your wish has been fulfilled, you should be satisfied, right? Why aren't you going back to your residence yet?"

"Mind your own business!" Lan Fuzi glared at him immediately upon hearing this, her tone clearly displeased.

In fact, she did have the thought of leaving when she first saw Gu Yuena, but seeing Nan Fusheng's eagerness for her to disappear, her stubbornness was immediately stirred up.

"I'm doing this to protect Miss Gu Yuena's safety." Lan Fuzi curled her lips, looked up at Nan Fusheng, and said with a hint of deliberate sarcasm, "You're a grown man, going to a hotel to eat with a group of girls. What if you suddenly become a beast later?"

She paused, looked Nan Fusheng up and down, and added, "Even though you have such mediocre skills, if you really had any improper thoughts, you would probably just get beaten to a pulp."

“But as Miss Gu Yuena’s suitor, I can’t just sit idly by. I won’t need anyone else to do it; I can wake you up myself.”

Nan Fusheng's face immediately darkened, and he looked at her with hostility: "Hey, are you deliberately looking for a beating?"

"Who will beat whom is still uncertain," Lan Fuzi retorted defiantly, a hint of eagerness flashing in her azure eyes. "What, do you want to exchange a few blows with me? Don't worry, the favor I owed you before still counts. I'll go easy on you when we make our move."

Upon hearing this, Nan Fusheng suddenly bent down and pulled Naxida into his arms, a disdainful smile on his face: "Laughable, how could I possibly fight you one-on-one? I have so many people around me, if it really comes down to a fight, I'll naturally have everyone come at me together."

"Hey, that's so despicable!" Looking at Naxida's innocent and childlike face, Lan Fuzi subconsciously took two steps back and said somewhat angrily, "If you have the guts, then have a fair and square match, don't call for outside help all the time!"

"What's it to you? Why don't you use your helper? Are you just going to let her rot?" Nan Fusheng said, holding Naxida in his arms, his tone tinged with a hint of roguishness.

"Despicable scoundrel..." Lan Fuzi gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath. She knew that Naxida had a special attitude towards Nan Fusheng. If things really got out of hand, she would probably get beaten up by the other party. So she had no choice but to retreat helplessly.

Watching the two bicker back and forth, Xu Xiaoyan, walking beside them, couldn't help but show a strange expression.

Nan Fusheng and Lan Fuzi had a conflict not long ago, so how come their relationship has become like that of close friends, with their tone of voice even carrying a strange intimacy when they bicker?
"Alright, alright," after a bit of bickering, Lan Fuzi seemed to have given up and waved her hand somewhat dejectedly, "Fine, I'll pay for everything tonight, is that alright?"

She really didn't want to go back to the hotel like that. That inexplicable, peculiar feeling in her heart wouldn't go away, and she felt she would definitely toss and turn all night if she didn't figure out why.

"No need to pay the bill."

At this moment, Fors, who was walking at the front, suddenly turned around with a gentle smile on her face. "After all, you are Fusheng's friend and also a participant in the marriage contest. Although we are not in the same group, I will still need you to take good care of him later."

"Huh?" Lan Fuzi was slightly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Fors to suddenly say such a thing to her. She paused for a moment before reacting, and quickly nodded in response, "Okay."

Despite her extremely hostile attitude towards Nan Fusheng, Lan Fuzi inexplicably felt awkward when facing Fors.

She herself couldn't explain where this feeling came from. Perhaps it was because Fors's ability to control time and space at the dessert shop was so amazing that it made her feel shocked from the bottom of her heart.
Or perhaps it was the way Fors looked at her that sometimes made her feel uneasy, as if all her secrets were laid bare to her, and she couldn't hide a single one.

This feeling made Lan Fuzi somewhat uncomfortable, yet she inexplicably couldn't muster any thoughts of resistance.

Seeing that she agreed, Fors nodded in satisfaction, turned around again, and continued to lead the group toward the restaurant ahead.

Nan Fusheng, carrying Naxida, exchanged a glare with Lan Fuzi and quickly followed.

The minor argument was resolved, but it subtly altered the atmosphere within the group, as if something invisible was quietly changing.

……

The "Endless Fire Domain" Hotel is located in a bustling area of ​​Mingdu and is a building that combines modern style with classical charm.

There is a rather legendary story circulating on the mainland about its origins—it is said that this now famous hotel was originally just an ordinary barbecue restaurant on a street corner in Shrek City.

The owner at the time was named Xiao Huohuo, a young man with considerable courage and ambition. With his unique barbecue skills and his extreme pursuit of the quality of ingredients, his small shop quickly gained a good reputation in the local area.

What truly changed his fate was that he astutely seized an opportunity, using his exceptional abilities to win the favor of capital and secure huge investments.

After that, Xiao Huohuo rapidly expanded his business to major cities across the mainland. The "Endless Fire Domain" brand, with its delicious and affordable barbecue and unique flavor, became a popular catering brand several years ago.

However, Xiao Huohuo's vision was not limited to the barbecue business.

After his "Endless Fire Domain" barbecue restaurants successfully spread throughout mainland China and formed a huge chain network, he quickly seized the opportunity and launched a new round of financing with "Endless Fire Domain" as the core of the brand.

This time, he not only attracted more capital, but also brought several powerful catering giants into his camp. Through resource integration and complementary advantages, he enabled the scale and influence of "Endless Fire Domain" to continue to expand, truly achieving "growing bigger and stronger".

After consolidating its position in the catering industry, "Endless Fire Domain" did not stop its expansion. Instead, it gradually ventured into multiple industries such as hotels, entertainment, and commerce, and eventually successfully transformed from a single barbecue restaurant into a comprehensive business giant.

Today, "Endless Fire Domain" is no longer the simple catering brand it once was; the forces behind it are deeply entrenched and unfathomable.

Rumors circulate that the Spirit Pagoda is behind this hotel, and that many high-ranking federal officials are associated with it, suggesting that its power far exceeds that of ordinary commercial organizations.

Nan Fusheng and his entourage entered the hotel lobby in a grand procession. The smooth, mirror-like marble floor reflected their figures, and a faint fragrance filled the air, mixed with the enticing aroma of food.

The waiter, who had been waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward with a standard and polite smile on his face and a gentle gaze toward the crowd.

"I'm Fors, and I already made a reservation here." Fors stepped forward and calmly introduced herself.

“Yes, Ms. Fors.” After confirming the information, the hostess bowed slightly and gestured for him to follow her.

After saying that, the waiter turned around and led the way.

The group followed closely behind, passing through the elegantly decorated lobby and walking along a long corridor covered with soft carpets. Paintings with profound artistic conception hung on both sides of the corridor, and soft lighting created a tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.

Before long, the waiter stopped at a wooden door carved with intricate patterns. Above the door hung an ancient plaque with three gilded characters that read "Daqian Palace," written in vigorous strokes and exuding an extraordinary aura.

The waiter reached out and pushed open the door, gesturing to the side, "Please come in, everyone."

The group entered the private room one by one. The "Daqian Palace" private room was decorated in an antique style, exuding exquisiteness and sophistication in every detail.

A large round table with a smooth, jade-like surface sits in the center of the room, large enough to seat sixteen people at the same time, with matching chairs neatly arranged around it.

Along one wall, there's a sofa and coffee table for relaxation, the sofa covered in soft brocade for added comfort. Opposite the door is a floor-to-ceiling window, offering views of a meticulously crafted artificial lake.

The lake water was crystal clear, and several colorful koi carp swam leisurely in it, sometimes swaying their tails and sometimes blowing bubbles, their movements graceful and lively.

Occasionally, a few koi will leap out of the water, leaving behind a string of sparkling water droplets that refract seven colors in the sunlight, before falling back into the water with a "plop," creating ripples in circles. The scene is beautiful and full of life.

"The environment here is really nice." Xu Xiaoyan walked to the window, looked at the lake view outside, and couldn't help but exclaim.

Fors smiled and said, "The private rooms in this restaurant are all unique, and 'Daqian Palace' has a pretty good view. Please have a seat and see what you'd like to eat." With that, she gestured for the waiter to distribute the menus.

Xu Xiaoyan picked up the menu with great interest, her fingertips lightly brushing across the smooth pages, her eyes falling on the dazzling array of dishes.

Next to the names of the dishes on the menu, their levels were clearly marked, ranging from Yellow to Earth, and arranged neatly:

Yellow Rank, Low Level: Sour Plum Fried Rice.

Intermediate Yellow Rank: Golden Fried Rice.

Advanced Yellow Tier: Dreamy Mapo Tofu...

Low-level Xuan Rank: Rising Dragon Dumplings.

Low-level Xuan Rank: A face of unparalleled beauty.

Low-level Xuan-rank: Golden ratio shumai.

Intermediate Xuan Rank: The Three-Way Battle of Lobsters.

Advanced Xuan Rank: Rare Snapper Continent Map...

Low-grade Earth Rank: Four Gods Seafood Eight Treasure Buns...

Looking at this uniquely categorized menu, along with terms like Yellow, Mysterious, and Earthly Rank, Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but frown, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

She looked up at Fors beside her, her tone tinged with curiosity: "What do the levels on this menu mean? Are they ratings of the dishes' flavor?"

Upon hearing this, Fors chuckled and patiently explained, "This is the restaurant's unique classification system. It is said that they divide all dishes into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow, with Heaven being the highest and Yellow being the lowest. The specifications and ingredients of the dishes vary greatly depending on the level."

"Oh?" Xu Xiaoyan immediately became interested and asked, "Then what are the specific differences between the different levels of dishes? It can't just be that the names and prices are different, right?"

“Of course not.” Fors nodded and continued, “Yellow-rank cuisine mainly uses common ingredients, such as common grains, vegetables, poultry and meat. The cooking methods are relatively home-style, the taste is more popular, and the price is naturally the most affordable.”

"Up to the Xuan rank and above, the quality of ingredients undergoes a qualitative leap—Xuan rank dishes mostly use rare and precious natural materials containing a trace of spiritual energy, or the meat of hundred-year-old soul beasts. Special cooking techniques are also incorporated to make the dishes not only delicious, but also to provide some assistance in the recovery of the soul master's soul power."

"As for dishes of Earth Rank and above, the threshold is even higher. They require at least a dozen kinds of ingredients of the level of thousand-year-old soul beasts, and the cooking process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, often requiring the restaurant's top chef to do it personally."

"Most Earth-rank dishes use ten-thousand-year-old soul beast meat as the main ingredient, supplemented with a variety of rare spiritual herbs. Not only is the taste incredibly rich, but it can also gently nourish the soul master's meridians, which is very beneficial to cultivation."

"What about the heavenly cuisine?" Kiana, who was standing to the side, was also intrigued and couldn't help but ask, her eyes sparkling with longing for the food.

Fors looked at her and explained, "Heavenly-grade cuisine is practically legendary in this restaurant. It is said that it starts with ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts as main ingredients, and there are extremely strict requirements on the type and age of the soul beasts. They often require soul beasts that grow in specific environments or rare species with special attributes."

"At the same time, a chef who can cook Heaven-level dishes not only needs extraordinary culinary skills, but also needs to reach the level of a Title Douluo in order to perfectly control the violent energy in the ingredients and transform it into a mild and pure delicacy."

"However, these kinds of dishes are extremely rare and cannot be ordered at any time. Most of them need to be booked well in advance, and the price is astonishingly high."

"So that's how it is..." Xu Xiaoyan suddenly realized, looking at the dishes on the menu with curiosity and anticipation in her eyes. "This restaurant is really interesting. Even the dishes are divided into such elaborate categories. It looks like I can have a good taste of the new dishes today."

Just as everyone was discussing the menu with great interest, the door to the private room was gently pushed open, and a waiter in an elegant uniform walked in carrying a large silver tray.

The tray was covered with a silver lid of the same material, completely concealing the food inside. Only the outline could be vaguely seen, which added to the mystery.

“Your Majesty Fors,” the waiter said with utmost respect, his tone filled with undisguised awe, “the Heavenly Rank dish you ordered earlier—'Great Creation Palm'—has been personally prepared by the head chef. Please enjoy it.”

"Okay, bring it up." Fors nodded slightly, his tone calm, as if he were just talking about something very ordinary.

The waiter stepped forward and carefully placed the tray steadily in the center of the table. The tray was so large that it took up almost a third of the round table, which showed how substantial the dish was.

Lan Fuzi, Nanali, Wu Siduo and others were instantly drawn to it, and Xu Xiaoyan, Kiana and others next to them also put down their menus and stared curiously at the plate covered by the silver lid.

Heavenly Cuisine?

This is a legendary existence that Fors just mentioned. It requires rare soul beasts of ten thousand years as ingredients and must be prepared by a chef of title Douluo level. Ordinary people can hardly even see it.

Its sudden appearance at this moment, how could it not arouse curiosity?
Even the usually composed Gu Yuena couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in her purple eyes.

Although with her status and knowledge, most delicacies in the world would be beneath her notice, Fors's previous descriptions were too intriguing. Now that she had seen the legendary heavenly cuisine with her own eyes, it would be a lie to say that she was completely unmoved.

Under everyone's gaze, the waiter took a deep breath, grasped the edge of the silver lid with both hands, and with an almost ritualistic solemnity, slowly lifted it up.

"boom--!"

The instant the silver lid left the tray, a dazzling golden light burst forth from the tray, like a sleeping dragon suddenly awakening, carrying a vast and boundless aura that shot straight into the sky.

The light was so intense that it seemed to transform the entire private room into a golden ocean, so dazzling that it was impossible to open one's eyes.

"Ah! My eyes..."

Kiana, who was closest, instinctively gasped and quickly covered her eyes, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Others reacted as well, turning their faces to the side or squinting their eyes, and for a moment no one could look directly at the golden light.

(End of this chapter)