Chapter 67: She Says She’s a Good Citizen

Chapter 67: Chapter 67: She Says She’s a Good Citizen

Jiang Yunhe opened his mouth several times but couldn’t get a word in.

Seeing that Qin Zhan was no longer trying to bait him but was instead stirring things up in the crowd, Jiang Yunhe realized something.

He had been "isolated"!

Qin Zhan had turned the tables on him.

This battle... he had lost.

"Senior Brother Qin!"

Under Qin Zhan’s gaze, Jiang Yunhe’s lips moved for a moment before he finally managed to utter the address.

"Huh? What did you say?"

Qin Zhan was clearly snickering but feigned confusion and asked loudly.

"Senior Brother Qin!"

Jiang Yunhe forced a smile and called out again. Noticing the stares from the other cultivators, he shot Qin Zhan a threatening look.

’This is your small victory. If there’s a next time, don’t blame me for publicly embarrassing you too.’

Knowing when to quit while he was ahead, a grinning Qin Zhan placed a bowl of ice powder into Jiang Yunhe’s hands.

"Aiya, you’re too kind! We’re brothers, no need to be such a stranger."

"Enjoy your food."

The saying "give him an inch and he’ll take a yard" was a perfect description of Qin Zhan.

But at this moment, Jiang Yunhe had no mind to judge Qin Zhan. He scooped up a spoonful of ice powder and savored it.

Wisps of sweetness, just as the other cultivators had described, gradually softened his heart and seeped into him with their sugary bliss.

For cultivators, refining the mind was paramount to their practice.

Jiang Yunhe considered his state of mind to be as solid as a rock, but in the face of Boss Lu’s cuisine, his resolve always wavered.

He let go, allowing the icy sweetness to permeate his entire being, becoming one with it.

Looking inward, he found that the fire poison stagnating in his meridians was gradually being dispelled by the coolness emanating from the ice powder.

Just like the pork knuckle that could neutralize poison, Jiang Yunhe didn’t understand the principle behind it.

This time, he didn’t plan to investigate it further.

Here, Jiang Yunhe was just a gourmand.

"Delicious."

He opened his eyes, murmuring as he stared at the empty bowl. He remained standing in line with no intention of leaving.

Who could ever get enough of a delicacy like this?

Humans and demon beasts coexisted harmoniously, all for a bowl of ice powder.

Some cultivators, bored from the wait, even struck up conversations with the demon beasts next to them.

Though most of the conversations were nonsensical, with neither side understanding the other.

This scene, which would be impossible in the outside world, was recorded bit by bit.

Posts about Boss Lu absolutely exploded on One World Communication.

Digging deeper, people discovered that this Boss Lu liked to set up her stall in random locations, and the food she sold was not only delicious but also had strange, special effects.

Xiaohe Town, as Boss Lu’s hometown, also came onto the radar of some cultivators.

The Bun Sect members, whose base was also in Xiaohe Town, were very busy.

"Yes, yes, this is Boss Lu’s hometown! The first buns Boss Lu ever sold were right here on Yanliu Street in Xiaohe Town. Now it’s one of Xiaohe Town’s special tourist spots."

"What, you’re asking if Boss Lu’s pork knuckle is good? All I can say is, that’s a dumb question, pal. If it wasn’t good, would I be here answering your questions?"

"What’s the Bun Sect? The Bun Sect is a sect whose main purpose is to protect Boss Lu’s personal safety! All that stuff about competing for dominance, slaying demons and exorcising devils—that has nothing to do with us in the Bun Sect, so don’t lump us in with them."

"What do sect members usually have to do? One word: Eat!"

"Anyone who hasn’t tasted Boss Lu’s cooking... all I can say is you’ve wasted your life."

The Bun Sect members furiously spammed related posts on One World Communication to make their presence known.

Just a moment ago, the Great Elder had issued a mission: shift their base of operations to One World Communication and continue recruiting members for the Bun Sect there.

"In heaven and on earth, only our Bun Sect will endure."

This was the Bun Sect’s slogan.

Boss Lu was out there shining bright, and they couldn’t hold her back.

They had to do everything in their power to let everyone know of the Bun Sect’s existence.

They weren’t fighting for resources; they only sought a bite to eat.

From now on, wherever Boss Lu went, they would follow like a shadow.

JIE JIE JIE!

"Eek!"

In the Secret Realm, Lu Wu saw the Bun Sect brazenly making a scene on One World Communication. She rubbed her arms and quickly swiped away from the topic.

’Isn’t that an Evil Cult? Are new Evil Cults these days all bold enough to post openly on One World Communication? Aren’t they afraid of getting caught and wiped out?’

’I can’t shake the feeling that this Bun Sect is targeting me.’

She shook her head, trying to cast the terrifying thought aside.

’I’m a law-abiding citizen, a very good one at that. I would never get involved in any Evil Cult activities.’

Unfortunately, One World Communication didn’t have a block function, so her eyes were constantly subjected to harassment from this Evil Cult.

’I can’t even escape it in the Secret Realm.’

She took a look and did find quite a few posts about herself.

It was just that the customers’ cringeworthy praise made Lu Wu too embarrassed to look for long. If she had just looked a little closer, she would have discovered that the core of the Bun Sect was just two words.

And that was... Boss Lu.

"Boss, another billion bowls of ice powder!"

A cultivator walked up to the stall, tapping on the counter as he spoke.

"It’s all gone. Not a single bowl left."

Lu Wu replied quickly, her expression sincere.

These customers were like starving animals who hadn’t eaten in centuries; they had completely wiped out her stock.

All she had left were some raw ingredients for the ice powder.

The milk, coconut milk, fruits, nuts—everything was gone.

If that weren’t the case, she wouldn’t be getting a break right now.

"Really all gone?"

The customer didn’t believe her. His suspicious gaze wounded Lu Wu deeply.

’I treat my customers with sincerity, and they treat me with suspicion.’

A tough girl sheds a tear!

"It’s really all gone! If you don’t believe me, come check my storage bag!"

Lu Wu was going all out. She grabbed her storage bag and was about to hand it over to prove her innocence.

Seeing that Boss Lu was getting heated, the customer could only back away with an awkward laugh.

"Then... I’ll come back tomorrow?"

As a new customer who had only just met Lu Wu in the Secret Realm, he was smart enough to have already figured out her stall’s schedule.

"Fine."

Lu Wu agreed through gritted teeth.

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Thanks to the joint efforts of humans and demon beasts, she had completed her task long ago. She could have packed up and left already.

But she was also aware of how useful her ice powder was to these cultivators.

She was just an ordinary person and didn’t see herself as some kind of savior. However, holding to the principle of "help if you can," she decided she would continue running her stall for the remaining few days.

But with the ingredients gone, she had to restock.

"Huohuo!"

In the Secret Realm, calling for Huohuo when you had a problem was never the wrong move.

"CHIRP!"

After learning what Lu Wu needed, Huohuo hopped a few times and quickly flew ahead to lead the way.

With Huohuo clearing the path, Lu Wu was just about to get a move on when she saw a flying demon beast approach and lower its head to her.

"You want me to get on?"

Lu Wu asked tentatively, receiving a nod in response.

A Gale Eagle, known for its speed.

Lu Wu carefully climbed up and sat on its back, her hand gripping one of its feathers for dear life.

She was terrified.

Fortunately, once they were in the air, its back was much more stable than she had imagined, and there was no wind at all.

A faint Spiritual Power enveloped Lu Wu. This Gale Eagle was trying its utmost to give Lu Wu the best possible riding experience, putting in extra effort.