"Boss Lu, are you really setting up your stall?"
As soon as Lu Wu opened the door, the old man next door strolled over and asked her something.
The way he looked at Lu Wu was like he was looking at a little fool.
"They're really setting up a stall."
Lu Wu responded with a smile.
Under the other person's thoughtful gaze, Lu Wu pushed the snack stall out the door.
She transmigrated to this cultivation world called Qingyuan Realm a month ago. She was happily dreaming that she could embark on cultivation and become as powerful as those cultivators, even achieving immortality.
Unfortunately, the aptitude test gave her a harsh slap in the face.
In the Qingyuan Realm, a single spiritual root is considered the best. The more spiritual roots one has, the lower one's aptitude. The worst is five spiritual roots, which are looked down upon by all sects. But at least those with five spiritual roots can cultivate.
As for her, she had no spiritual roots at all and couldn't draw qi into her body, making her a complete waste.
Just when she had given up on cultivating immortality, her golden finger arrived late.
[Ding dong! The Gourmet Cultivation System has been activated. As long as you complete the tasks, you will gain cultivation points.]
In short, Lu Wu was hooked.
The system task is simple: sell food at designated locations within a seven-day cycle.
This was Lu Wu's first mission.
[This task: Sell 1,000 steamed buns within seven days]
[Designated Location: Opposite Baihualou, Xiahe Town]
[Designated Time: Early Hai Hour to Late Chou Hour]
Translated, it means from 9 PM to 3 AM.
When she discussed the feasibility of selling steamed buns across from the brothel late at night with the old man next door, she received a look from the old man that questioned her intelligence.
Fortunately, the system provided various steamed bun recipes. Lu Wu, who had already prepared all the fillings during the day, headed valiantly to the brothel.
It was late at night, and the brightly lit Yanliu Street was bustling with activity.
The scent of cosmetics wafted through the air, somewhat cloying.
The mingling of women's giggles and men's loud voices made Lu Wu, pushing his steamed bun stall, seem a bit out of place.
This is the infamous Yanliu Street in Xiahe Town, where the entire area is engaged in prostitution.
The customers here eat meat, but not the meat from meat buns. At this time, they are all indulging in a blissful state amidst the allure of beautiful women.
Therefore, when Lu Wu set up his stall, the courtesan by the railing on the second floor of Baihua Tower cast a questioning look at him.
Suppressing her embarrassment, Lu Wu lit a fire to boil water and began making steamed buns.
She prepared three flavors: spicy kidney buns, sweet red bean buns, and innocent little meat buns.
Don't ask, it's just the system's naming convention.
Lu Wu sprinkled dry flour on the board, placed the already proofed white dough on it, and began to knead the dough with force using her wrists.
The dough is snow-white and made from the finest Linghe wheat flour. No matter how it is cooked, it has a natural fragrance.
Lu Wu pinched the soft dough into appropriately sized pieces and set them aside, then took out the filling.
The three fillings were prepared in advance by her.
Both types of minced meat are soaked in a little broth, glistening with oil and a perfect balance of fat.
The crushed red bean paste is stuffed into the dough and gradually wrapped by the white flour. The contrast of red and white makes it easy to imagine the wonderful taste of the red bean paste permeating the white flour after it is fully cooked.
Lu Wu worked quickly, and in no time, fist-sized, white and tender buns were placed on the steamer. As the water heated up and steam swirled around them, Lu Wu glanced at the passing customers and hung up the menu.
"Little sister, are you short of spirit stones?"
The teasing voice of the courtesan came from above. Lu Wu looked up and saw the courtesan wearing a thin veil, leaning against the railing, her exquisite figure partially revealed.
The breathtaking scene made Lu Wu's face flush.
It wasn't that she was flustered; it was that the bewitching magic of that flower maiden was too powerful for her, a mere mortal, to resist.
In the cultivation world, even in brothels, most of the courtesans are cultivators.
Disciples of the Hehuan Sect, who cultivate through emotion and follow the path of yin and yang union, love to make a living in such places.
Lu Wu had heard some rumors that this street was the headquarters of a Hehuan Sect disciple.
Men who entered these brothels walked out each morning with unsteady steps, as if their life force had been drained.
Unfortunately, the courtesans here provide such excellent service that the men can't resist.
The most popular restaurant on this street is the Baihualou across the street.
"Sister, want to buy some steamed buns?"
"One low-grade spirit stone each."
Lu Wu blinked and acted cute, trying to promote her steamed buns.
The flower girl, shocked by the price, stopped waving her fan. She looked at Lu Wu as if he were a shameless robber.
Lu Wu maintained a sincere smile with eight teeth showing.
The price set by the system is fixed.
"Are you selling steamed buns or robbing people?"
Hua Niang laughed so hard she almost fell over, but seeing Lu Wu's pitiful expression, she still tossed a spirit stone down.
"Consider this a reward. Remember to bring the steamed buns up to me when they're ready."
After saying that, Hua Niang turned around and went into the house.
Lu Wu, whose mission progress had increased by 1, secretly gave herself a thumbs-up.
As the buns gradually steamed, an enticing aroma began to spread.
The smell was so strong it went straight into people's noses.
There were also some vendors not far away who had been secretly mocking Lu Wu, but now they all turned their attention to him.
"Holy crap, what's that smell?"
A drunken man happened to pass by, his nose twitched, and he set his sights on Lu Wu.
"A steamed bun shop?"
"Little girl, what are you doing selling steamed buns here in the middle of the night?"
Another person thought Lu Wu was crazy, but Lu Wu didn't care at all.
"Yes, we're selling steamed buns. This batch will be ready soon. Would you like one?" Lu Wu greeted them warmly, not slacking off at all.
What a joke! She'd improve her cultivation level just by completing the mission; how could she not be eager for something like that?
The man, who was full of alcohol, burped and felt his stomach churning, needing something to calm it down.
"Okay, give me a... innocent little meat bun."
The guests looked at the menu with subtle expressions.
"Boss, you're selling proper steamed buns, aren't you?"
Why is this name so unserious?
Lu Wu, whose character was being questioned, opened the steamer and took out a bun.
Baozi is definitely serious, but she doesn't know if the system is serious or not.
"Please accept this, guest. It is a low-grade spirit stone. Thank you for your patronage."
The man, who had been shocked by the exorbitant price, sobered up considerably. He opened his mouth, about to curse.
But the aroma of the steamed buns, like the little vixens in a brothel, kept climbing all over him.
"Sir/Madam, choose me! Choose me!"
The drunk man felt like he was hallucinating.
How can we tolerate this?
I just couldn't resist!
The man, his throat bobbing, looked at Lu Wu suspiciously, but still paid.
"Fine, I'll see what's so great about your steamed buns that makes them so expensive!"
At this price, you could easily get a full meal at any other steamed bun shop.
"Your satisfaction is guaranteed."
Lu Wu had a lot of confidence in her cooking skills.
Seeing the man squatting to the side, preparing to eat a steamed bun, Lu Wu took a sweet red bean bun and went to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion to find the courtesan from earlier.
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