Chapter 34 You're right
As soon as Wen Qing came over, the owner of the shop directly stuffed the rabbit lamp into He Cen's arms and said, "It turns out to be the city lord. Young master, don't be polite. Just take it and go."
"What else do you like? Feel free to pick whatever you like."
All the businessmen here are protected by Wen Qing, and no one will say anything if the city lord eats and takes things here.
He Cen was good-looking, and his blond hair was eye-catching. Even if such a young and handsome boy was really broke and begged the boss for a lamp, no one would be cruel enough to refuse him.
But everyone knows how to act in moderation. Wen Qing and his people are extremely wealthy and have no shortage of money.
He threw a spirit stone to the shop owner without saying anything more.
The four people followed He Cen's footsteps, and when they saw something he liked or wanted, they took it.
He Cen saw a lot, but there were not many that he really wanted. Most of them were fancy handicrafts that looked good but were not practical. However, they were made with superb craftsmanship, just like works of art, and they were very beautiful.
These things are antiques nowadays and are very valuable.
As a modern man, he certainly likes this kind of handicraft products that can highlight the aesthetic taste of his ancestors. As for Wen Qing and others who paid for it, of course they would not care about the money.
As long as the little sword spirit likes it, he can give away the whole city. It's just to buy some small fancy things. They are not that stingy. Besides, seeing He Cen's smile, it's worth spending any money.
In fact, they didn't walk on the street for long, mainly because He Cen was hungry and anxious to eat, so he bought two slices of Yunxiang tofu cake halfway. After eating them, the gluttony in his stomach was aroused.
"Let's eat~"
Wen Qing helped him take the rabbit lamp from his hand and led him into a restaurant.
"What do you want to eat? The business owners here all have good taste and are pretty good cooks. What do you like to eat?"
He Cen shook his head, "I haven't eaten anything before, can you make a smaller portion or order a few more?"
Then they remembered that the sword spirit was different from them. His growth environment was very different. He had never tasted the delicacies of the cultivation world, so he wanted to eat and liked to eat. He was curious about everything he saw and wanted everything he saw.
This request was nothing to Wen Qing and the others, so they called the shopkeeper over, gave him detailed instructions, and immediately started cooking for him.
Since there were no outsiders around, He Cen didn't bother to be polite with them. He took off his mask and started to peel the dried fruits on the plate to eat.
Jun Chao was idle, so he peeled a plate for him and said, "He He, do you need anything to recover from your injuries? You can have fun in the ghost town and take a break for a few days. If you need anything, just let me know and we'll find it for you."
He Cen happily threw a chestnut into his mouth, "I don't need anything, I'm well-nourished and can recover on my own. I just need to suck some spiritual energy from you guys."
"Isn't this a problem? You won't reject me, right?"
He was a delicate and soft boy, and he was also skinny in his arms. How could the big guys say no to such a close and good thing?
Jun Chao looked at his bright smiling face and thought why he liked the sword spirit so much. Even if he didn't have the confidence to hunt for treasures and ascend to heaven, he would definitely be willing to have such a well-behaved baby as his apprentice.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but speak with a little more selfishness, "Of course I won't reject you, but isn't it too slow to recover just by absorbing spiritual energy?"
"That woman is already in the early stages of foundation building. He He, don't complain about the trouble. We are raising a disciple, and we can't let you down."
"From now on, when you travel in the world of cultivation and meet many people, you should establish your own prestige, right?"
He Cen blinked, as if he had heard it, "You're right."
"I still have to recover quickly and can't let her catch up with me, otherwise I will be in danger."
Jun Chao smiled and fed him a hazelnut. "Well, is there anything you want? The masters are all free."
He Cen did not think much about it, and just thought that this master-disciple relationship was used to cover up his true identity outside, so he obediently let Jun Chao lead him to the ditch and followed him, calling him "Master".
"That's a problem for you guys."
Jun Chao said in a gentle tone, "It's no trouble."
Just as he was speaking, the shopkeeper came personally with his men, carrying a dozen plates and small dishes, and placed them in front of He Cen one by one like treasures.
"Young Master, eat first. If there is anything inappropriate, I will ask someone to make it. Don't be polite."
Wen Qing waved at him, and the wine shop owner was quite tactful and stopped saying any more flattering words. He quickly left, fearing that he would disturb the dignitaries.
A place like this, in the past, even hundreds of years ago, Jun Chao and others would never set foot here, but today, with He Cen here, they just followed the little sword spirit to do whatever he wanted. They acted like they were protecting a puppy, not to mention the baby in the house, they wouldn't pamper him so much.
When the food arrived, He Cen didn't hesitate to pick up the chopsticks to taste it. He ate happily and his eyes brightened.
His pupils were already colorful and beautiful, and with a flash of light, his eyes and eyebrows became extremely lively.
Seeing that he was enjoying his meal, Bo Lou's mood also improved. "How does it taste?"
"It's delicious. You guys should try it too."
The ingredients in the world of cultivation are naturally much better than those in the mortal world. He Cen originally thought that the ancient people did not use so many seasonings when cooking, and the smell of meat and fish might not be handled perfectly. He did not expect that the cooking skills were much better than he expected, and even some of the spicy and heavy dishes were amazing.
He likes spicy food. For some reason, the cultivators in the cultivation world all eat light food. The spicy dishes served in this restaurant surprised He Cen so much that he ordered an extra bowl of spiritual rice.
Bei Qi and the others were a little surprised and couldn't help but touch his belly. "He He, don't eat too much. You are only in the foundation-building stage now. You will feel uncomfortable if you can't digest it."
He Cen simply took his hand and borrowed some spiritual power to help him digest and transform.
The ingredients used here are all spiritual meat and vegetables. There are not many impurities after eating them. They will be transformed into spiritual power, which is also beneficial for spiritual practice.
After eating and drinking, he still felt unsatisfied. "Can I come here every day?"
Wen Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Do you like eating so much?"
He Cen nodded, his little face full of anticipation, his eyes sparkling with light. Wen Qing lowered his eyes and smiled, then said "Okay".
He Cen felt a little embarrassed by his good words. He rubbed his head and thought for a while, "I won't eat and drink for free from you. If I come across something good, I will definitely find it for you. Don't worry, I'm awesome!"
Wen Qing would never bother with him about this. The little sword spirit was useless, and they were willing to accompany such a good-looking mascot.
He Cen was a well-behaved person. He didn't run around and would tell others when he wanted to go out for a walk. So after resting in the ghost town for a few days, the monks who had been exploring the blessed land near the Jiaochang Ancient City came back one after another.
Generally, the immortals and demons would fight over this kind of thing. After all, the resources in the blessed land are limited, and friction and collision are inevitable when going in.
As soon as he came back, he rushed to complain to Jun Chao and Bo Lou, and it seemed that they were ready to confront each other again.
He Cen was too lazy to listen. He was in a good mood as he hadn't seen Ouyang Yinyin, so he dragged the idle Bei Qi to the street.