《Shadow: Sovereign of Kings》Chapter 13: Talks...
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The interior of Heavenly Food Pavilion was filled with customers that have came to discuss about deals, go on date or just catching up with old friends, but either way, they were also here for a common purpose-To try out the famous 5 scorches bass. The bass was first soaked in white wine to ensure that the fire was ignited inside and outside the bass. Next, the chefs, or in this case food cultivators, which was basically cultivators using their Qi to cook, would then use their Qi to split the fire into 5 layers of hotness and from there onward, a beautifully crafted dish was born.
Shadow followed Bai while looking around like an excited child going to the zoo for the first time. He had always wanted to know how delicious were the food described in the books taste like.
Next, they entered a small private room and started taking orders based on the menu.
"Shadow, tell me what you want! Order anything you like," Bai said in a carefree manner.
"Erm, I don't really know... How about you order instead," Shadow pondered and decided to leave it to Bai to settle.
"Okay," Bai replied and motioned for the waitress to take their orders. He then started to point at the menu and quickly ordered 7 plus dishes.
'He seems to be quite familiar with this.' Shadow thought while looking at the swift actions of Bai.
"Is this your first time here?" Bai decided to start a conversation after he finished ordering.
Shadow quickly responded with a "yes".
"Hmm... Let me introduce myself again. I am Bai Leng Mo from the Bai clan. 23 years old. Qi Formation lower stage. Average talent. What about you?" Bai was shocked at how fast the previous conversation ended and his brain quickly churned and squeezed out another topic.
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"I am Shadow from Dark Forest region. Qi Formation upper stage," Shadow was struck with 2 problems. Firstly, he should not say he was from Righteous Sword sect as it had been exterminated. Secondly, his age. Should he say that he was only a few weeks old or a few million years old?
"You have to say more. Like what's your age," Bai unhappily urged Shadow to reveal his age.
"Uh...You guess," Shadow quickly came up with a sentence that Lin Fan had used on him before.
It seemed to be quite effective as Bai started to scrutinize Shadow from top to bottom but he suddenly realized something abnormal. Why the heck was Shadow still wearing his hat?
"Hey Shadow. Do you mind taking off your hat? Hahaha..." Bai gave a soft laugh as he was unsure if it might offend the other party.
"!!!" Shadow lowered his head even more, evident that he wasn't willing to show his face.
Upon seeing Shadow's reactions, Bai knew that he shouldn't intrude anymore on the matter and went back to the previous topic.
"Based on your voice, I think you are 18 years old," Bai said with an air of confidence.
"That's correct," Without refuting Bai, Shadow instantly agreed on his new age. Finally, one obstacle down.
At this time, the door opened and a wave alluring fragrance assaulted their nostrils, both of them could feel their saliva inaugurating in their mouths.
"This is stir fired potato, this is the 5 scorches bass, this is..." Bai got busy and intoduced every dish to Shadow.
When he was done, a wave shadows fell upon the dishes, nearing scaring him off his seat. 'Damn! This kid is even hungrier than a poor child that survives on half a potato a day...'
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It was the first time Shadow tasted such delicious stuff, and so many at once. The more he ate, the hungrier he got. In the end, he almost finished 2/3 of the food when he was done.
Looking at how Bai was slowly enjoying the 1/3 of the food, Shadow gave a guilty look and apologized.
With a laugh, Bai continue to indulge in the remaining 1/3 of the food. Although he seemed to be unaffected by the small amount of food left, he was actually crying in his heart. 'I should have just ordered for myself! Hmph!'
A minute later, he calmed his fragile heart and came up with a reasoning. 'I am just helping out a starving kid. It's okay. Good deeds will be rewarded. Yes, they will definitely be rewarded.'
With that, he finished the remaining food and went to pay the bills.
"Sir. The total bill is 50 gold coins." An average looking waitress respectfully said.
Bai casually took out 51 gold coins and said in a swag manner, "Keep the change."
"..." The poor waitress stood there for a long time, pondering the unexplainable things in life.
'Sigh. I'm just too charming. Looks like another one has fallen for me...' Bai shamelessly shook his head while walking with Shadow into the distance.
Unaware of what just happened, Shadow curiously asked, "Bai. What was that gold colored thing that you just passed the waitress?"
"You don't know?! It's gold coins my friend. Have you not heard of those?" Bai's voice turned squeaky in shock. 'How can anyone not know what money is?'
"Gold coins? A form of currency?" Shadow continued to ask, not understanding how it works.
With a sigh, Bai took out a copper coin and a silver coin and explained, "1 gold coin equate to 100 silver coins, and 1 silver coin equate to 100 copper coins. Those are currency used by mortals. For cultivators like us, we use spirit stones instead."
After hearing Bai's explanation, Shadow finally comprehended the things he had heard in the morning. With a face of determination, he asked Bai once again, "Bai, where can I earn both spirit stones and mortal currency?" He wanted to try some more of the world's delicacies, and as for his cultivation problem, it was pushed aside. For now.
"To earn both currencies... You can try the Assassins Guild. Although I don't recommend it since it can put your life risk, " Bai suggested after some thought.
He continued, "I can bring you there tomorrow if you want."
"Sure. I'll give it a try. Thanks," Shadow replied with short sentences as usual. He heard that the Assassins Guild takes up all kind of assassination missions except for those in the imperial army and the Human Emperor himself.
Slowly, two of them walked down the now empty street, heading towards the darkness.
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