Chapter 345 The Temptation of Hot Pot
Rebirth Fruit? This box actually contains Rebirth Fruit?
No wonder Lord Yu looked so pained when he took it out just now.
So she really did have one! And she gave it to them so readily, looking so fresh and beautiful?
This... I feel a little embarrassed! But since they've already given it to me, I definitely can't return it; it's a fruit for the dead!
Gu Xinyan was the first to regain her senses, reached out and took the box from the table, and said to Lord Yu with a grateful expression:
“Lord Yu, we do indeed need the Rebirth Fruit. We know what you are worried about. Rest assured, our shop will not leave Rebirth City, so you don’t need to worry about it.”
Following closely behind, Lu Yunting and the others also expressed their gratitude to Lord Yu.
After all, they were grateful for Lord Yu's act of giving them the Rebirth Fruit without saying a word.
At least they are honest and straightforward in their dealings. With a city lord like that, their shops in the City of Rebirth feel more at ease.
Upon seeing this, Lord Yu knew that the gift had touched the hearts of Boss Gu and his companions.
But she quickly waved her hand at their thanks and said with a smile:
"Gentlemen, there's no need for you to be so polite. Although these Rebirth Fruits are precious, they are nothing compared to the benefits you've brought to Rebirth City."
Moreover, with several bosses choosing to stay in Rebirth City, my Rebirth City is sure to develop to a higher level in the future.
Therefore, consider this "Rebirth Fruit" as my advance thank-you gift to the bosses.
After pondering for a moment, Gu Xinyan said, "Lord Yu, we can't just take your Rebirth Fruit for nothing."
If the City of Rebirth ever needs our help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. As long as it's within our capabilities, we will certainly not refuse!
Upon hearing this, Lord Yu's face, which had been somewhat pained, instantly broke into a smile, and he nodded repeatedly in agreement.
"Then Yulong would like to thank you all. I believe that with you all here, Rebirth City will surely become the most prosperous place in the Ghost Realm!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present exchanged smiles. Then, City Lord Yu pointed to Qing Li and Yan Xi standing behind him and introduced them:
"Boss Gu, these two are unofficial staff members of my City of Rebirth, specifically responsible for liaising with you."
They will also be in charge of online transactions from now on. If you need anything in the city during this time, just contact them.
"Hello Mr. Gu, hello to all the other bosses!"
Upon hearing Lord Yu introduce himself, Qingli and Yanxi hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Upon hearing this, Gu Xinyan and the others nodded, indicating that they understood. They just didn't expect that these two would become unofficial members of the City of Rebirth.
No wonder you came with Lord Yu today. But having a dedicated contact person will make things more convenient in the future.
Otherwise, relying solely on Ali and Yuyan would indeed be too much for them to handle.
So, the group had a detailed discussion in the reception room for a while, and after Lord Yu asked some questions about other planes, the meeting ended.
However, although the meeting ended, they did not leave, simply because Boss Gu invited them to stay for dinner.
Although she's been busy lately, Ali and the others still bring themselves food from the store.
The food at the store was so delicious that she was really looking forward to Mr. Gu and his team cooking for her.
So he was happily browsing the shops, waiting for his delicious food, but his good mood didn't last long.
The person guarding the teleportation array reported that people from other domains had already arrived and were heading towards the city district.
Not only that, the Ghost King also arrived. When the Jade City Lord heard that the city lords of the other domains were attacking, his face turned sour.
But upon hearing that the Ghost King had also arrived, Lord Yu's face not only turned sour, but he was also speechless.
Aren't you, the mighty Ghost King of this realm, busy? I thought you would send down some palace master, but I didn't expect you to come in person.
Wasn't she supposed to be building some new-century Ghost King City? Why isn't she building it? What is she doing here in her City of Rebirth?
Although I was annoyed, since they were already here, I couldn't just kick them out. Luckily, I was smart enough to get to Boss Gu's place before them.
Otherwise, if she spent any time at night, her several big bosses might have been tricked away by these cunning city lords.
The thought of their frustrated expressions when they failed filled her with a sense of schadenfreude.
However, since there were quite a few people coming, Lord Yu hurried to the kitchen to inform Boss Gu and the others that the Ghost King and the other city lords were coming.
Gu Xinyan and the others: "........."
I must say, these people really know how to pick their time; they arrived right at mealtime.
Originally, I planned to cook some of my signature dishes to entertain Lord Yu, but with so many people around, I figured we wouldn't have enough food. After thinking about it, I decided to have hot pot instead.
At least the ingredients for hot pot are all ready-made; they just need to be washed and served. The hot pot broth can also be made using the restaurant's own ingredients, which saves a lot of trouble.
After all, they've already come all this way, and they're all big shots from various domains.
The most important point is that the Ghost King has also come, so we still have to take care of this meal.
Only when everyone eats and drinks well can they sit down and have a proper talk.
Let's see if these people have any Rebirth Fruits. If they do, they'd be willing to eat more than just one meal, they'd be happy to eat several.
With that in mind, Gu Xinyan and the others got busy. Qing Li, Yan Xi, Ali, Yu Yan, and even Shi Mo came in to help.
Fortunately, the kitchen is large; otherwise, it definitely wouldn't be able to accommodate so many people.
As a result, only City Lord Yu was left to guard the store. However, with her as the city lord, the ghost cultivators were all very well-behaved.
Without Lord Yu speaking, they spontaneously entered the store in batches, and not a single one dared to cut in line; they all acted like obedient children.
But as time went on, the aroma of the hot pot broth began to waft from the kitchen.
The rich, mellow, and domineering aroma instantly filled the entire store and its surroundings.
The ghost cultivators, who had been behaving themselves and not daring to whisper to each other, suddenly stretched their necks and sniffed the fragrance in the air.
This aroma is unlike anything I've ever smelled before, like oden, instant noodles, or rice noodles. It's almost too overpowering.
Many people couldn't help but swallow hard, their eyes filled with curiosity and longing, their gazes fixed on the direction from which the aroma emanated.
In fact, it wasn't just them; even Lord Yu, who had been standing inside the store with a stern face, was maintaining order.
But at this moment, the aroma made him somewhat uneasy. Although he didn't move, his eyes, like the others, were fixed on the kitchen.
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