When a person is in a high-ranking position, their words carry the law.

Chapter 116 Old Dragon Pavilion, Boss Bai
"Lao Long Ting is the eighth-ranked chain restaurant in Dongxia. It is said that there is no dish from the Dongxia lineage that Lao Long Ting chefs cannot make."

Standing in front of the antique-style building, looking at its flying eaves, carved beams and painted pillars, Luo Shui gave an exaggerated introduction.

Then, she turned her head and said with a smile, "It's a pity that someone is not fortunate enough to enjoy such a delicacy."

One of the customs of the Dongxia people is that when they meet and discuss matters, they usually do so in restaurants and hotels, eating and talking at the same time.

Therefore, this time Xi Yuheng invited Bai Ze to the Canghai City branch of the famous chain restaurant Laolongting.

However, Bai Ze practiced the "Wind and Dew Dining Technique," which had long since transcended the need for food. Moreover, under his keen sense of smell, even the most delicious and visually appealing dishes would become quite unpleasant.

Bai Ze's ability to absorb qi lies in his ability to distinguish the various components in the air, absorbing beneficial substances and discarding harmful ones.

Therefore, the aromas of those delicacies were distinct in Bai Ze's nose, and unpleasant smells could not be masked by other ingredients.

I wonder if Xi Yuheng wanted revenge for stealing the headline, that he would invite me to a place like this.

Bai Ze sighed inwardly, but on the surface he didn't intend to let that smiling tiger jump around here. He immediately said indifferently, "The more you enjoy your food, the more smelly your poop will be later. It doesn't matter if it smells bad to me, but it's your fault if it smells bad to Brother Mouth Qiang."

The smiling tiger immediately stopped smiling.

"Don't call me 'Brother Mouth Strong'," Luo Shui said fiercely.

Damn it, even she doesn't have such a special nickname.

"It's okay, you can also let Brother Mouth Strong call you the adorable smiling tiger in a friendly way."

Bai Ze provoked Luo Shui again, and then, under Luo Shui's glaring gaze, walked into the antique building.

The most famous restaurant in Canghai City, Lao Long Ting, was not crowded with customers today. After Bai Ze entered, he saw waiters in uniform standing in neat rows, and two young men standing in the lobby who greeted him.

"Brother Bai Ze, it's been a long time."

Xi Yuheng bowed with his hands clasped in a very traditional manner, his gentle and refined demeanor and good looks that rivaled Bai Ze's made him seem like a refined gentleman.

No wonder Yuqing Heavy Machinery chose him as the spokesperson for one of their weapons.

Beside Xi Yuheng was a man of ordinary appearance, not handsome, but with a sharp look in his eyes that made him hard to ignore.

"Shangqing Energy, Fang Daotong," he introduced himself briefly.

"Shangqing Energy... It seems Brother Yuheng isn't here to promote sales this time." Bai Ze said with a hint of amusement.

I originally thought Xi Yuheng was going to do some promotions during the Chinese New Year, but he ended up running into people from Shangqing Energy.

There is no doubt that tonight's meeting is related to Shangqing Energy.

"As I've already said, being a spokesperson is just a side job for me; being a student is my main job."

Xi Yuheng sighed helplessly and said, "Besides, you've become quite famous lately. I even heard about your story of becoming number one in Dongxia in just two months back in Chunyang Palace. Why would I come all the way to Canghai City to compete with you for attention? Am I just asking for trouble?"

Thanks to the old principal's invisible hand, the entire Dongxia now knows that Bai Ze became the number one in Dongxia in just two months, with talent comparable to Mu Yaoguang.

Although the hype has died down a bit these past few days, Bai Ze is still the most dazzling guy in Canghai City.

"Hard to say, maybe you're trying to ride my coattails," Bai Ze chuckled.

"Even though I'm the third child, I still have my pride, okay?" Xi Yuheng tried hard not to roll his eyes, then gestured for them to come inside and said, "Let's talk about it inside. The food should be ready by now, let's eat and chat."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze became even more certain that this guy intended to take revenge.

But as soon as he entered the room, a rich fragrance wafted into Bai Ze's nose.

Sea cucumber, abalone, scallops, pigeon eggs... all sorts of aromas, some distinguishable, some not, intertwine to create the rich flavor of delicacies from land and sea.

Moreover, the scents blended together, making Bai Ze's sense of smell less distinct.

This thing is edible.

Bai Ze felt a long-lost craving.

Although he has become a fairy boy, it doesn't mean that Bai Ze has lost his appetite. The reason he doesn't eat is simply because the smell of those foods makes him lose his appetite and he can't bring himself to eat them.

Coupled with the awe-inspiring power of the Five Grains Cycle, Bai Ze truly became an immortal man who did not partake in worldly affairs.

But now, the fairy is starting to feel like eating.

"It seems that even the immortal Bai Ze wants to experience the pleasures of the mortal world."

Seeing this, Xi Yuheng laughed and said, "This time we've invited a master chef to make a special dish for you. We guarantee you won't be unable to eat it."

As they were talking, the four of them took their seats, and a woman dressed in a chef's uniform with her hair tied in a topknot walked in carrying a jar.

Xi Yuheng introduced, "This is Senior Sister Shi Miaomiao from Changchun Palace. Her master, True Man Xuanwei, is a master of alchemy and also skilled in medicinal cuisine. After learning that Senior Sister Yaoguang did not like food, she specially researched a series of recipes so that those who practice the art of eating wind and drinking dew could also enjoy the pleasures of life."

Although Shi Miaomiao wore a Taoist bun that ruined her appearance, her beautiful face was accentuated by the bun, giving her an otherworldly air. Even her chef's uniform could not hide her extraordinary qualities.

“I understand now,” Bai Ze sighed softly, “You all have ulterior motives towards me.”

Changchun Palace is a sect that specializes in alchemy. If its members want to work outside the sect, they usually work at Taiqing Pharmaceutical.

In other words, these three people, Xi Yuheng, Fang Daotong, and Shi Miaomiao, come from Yuqing Heavy Industry, Shangqing Energy, and Taiqing Pharmaceutical, respectively.

They may not represent the entire group, but at least they are a faction within the Sanqing Group supporting them.

If he didn't have any designs on Bai Ze, Bai Ze would have eaten this table.

"But I'm just a minor who hasn't even gone to university yet. At most, I'm just a genius." Bai Ze's face showed a kind of naivety unique to young men.

Unfortunately, everyone present had done their homework, so how could they be fooled by Bai Ze's excuse?

"Bai Ze is joking. Everyone knows that Bai Ze is the junior that Senior Yao Guang has chosen as her successor."

Xi Yuheng laughed and said, "Moreover, Bai Ze is not just a genius. Your strength in defeating Qi Fangwei of the Great Freedom Demon Sect has amazed us young people. The rice trade you presided over has provided economic relief to many martial artists and has also made your reputation spread along the coast."

Bai Ze: ?
I could understand the beginning, but what about the rice trading at the end?

He didn't touch any rice at all during the entire process; the only smuggled rice he ever saw was from Luoshui.

Wait, Luoshui!
Bai Ze looked to his side and saw Luo Shui chuckle and say, "I didn't expect you guys to have figured it out. That's right, our Boss Bai is the mastermind behind the rice smuggling."

(End of this chapter)