Chapter 251 (1/2)
Chapter 251: The Pauper
“You know my problem,” the Gourmet said “If it isn’t delicious, I won’t eat it I’d rather starve”
“Oh I know,” Lan Jue answered indifferently “But I also know, that noodles are your favorite It’s soive it a try”
The Gouran to eat He recognized all the ingredients, especially the spices which were his favorites He nodded in appreciation, then ate some more
It was achili oil was an easy process In reality, the degree and duration of heat eral It had to be precise, but it appeared Lan Jue had a natural talent for it
The dish was a sar It was simple, direct, and unparalleled
After a few e boas gone Lan Jue heaved a contented sigh, wiped his mouth, and sunk further in to his chair
“As ever, your spices make the dish So what do you think, my craftsmanshi+p isn’t bad, eh?”
The Goured, after a fashi+on But I have this young guy here who shows up out of the blue, and offers to ine you have some ulterior motive Speak, what do you need”
Lan Jue chuckled at the crotchety old man “As I’m sure you’re aware, soon the Pontiff’s Castle and the Dark Toill be visiting Skyfire Avenue There will be talks and spars and group battles Unfortunately, we’re roup fight, and three for the one-on-one battles Which would you like to participate in?”
The Gourmet looked at him, stupefied He spoke softly in response “My reward is a bowl of noodles?”
Lan Jue shrugged “What else do you want?”
He thought for aonce a bottle in his possession A vintage froreat wine ”
Lan Jue’s eyes nearly popped fro for my life here That’s more precious to the Wine Master than his own eyes”
The Gouruess you don’t want to try it”
“Not too hasty,” Lan Jue said with a wry smile “How could I not?”
“When pairing for a ely “As for wines, have you had anything that could be its equal? I’m fairly certain even the Wine Master hasn’t tried it I reckon that means we have a chance”
Lan Jue’s face twitched “You aren’t going to ask me to steal it, are you?”
The Gourentlemen Just wait for me to puzzle out a solution, and help me execute the plan when it’s ready I swear it won’t end with the Wine Master beating you to death”
“Yeah… never mind, I’ll find someone else” Lan Jue vehemently shook his head
Taking fro food froer – he wasn’t that stupid What the Gour was a death wish!+
Suddenly, Lan Jue felt his whole body go cold The Gour aura permeated from every direction It was like they were suddenly transported to another world
Lan Jue backed away a step
Everything around theone black Only the Gourmet remained, seated calmly on the other end of the table However, the jovial ed drastically
“When?” Lan Jue asked, al
“When you get back,” the Gourmet answered, his voice soft and pleasant
Lan Jue heaved a sigh, then shot his coht, I’ll do it”
Everything around them turned to nor had happened, his e in the air But even though the surroundings were back to nored in the Gourmet’s eyes
“I’ to his feet
“I’ll join your five-man teales”
Lan Jue nodded “Any recommendations?”
The Gourmet nodded “The Pauper, and the Pharmacist The rest are up to you”
“Got it” Lan Jue nodded his farewells, then left the Gourmet’s small home
Once outside, he wandered down the street with an excited sparkle to his eyes and a knowing smile on his lips
The two castles… bring it on!
The group battle was already finished, and the single fights were short only two
The Pauper… is it that guy? He isn’t a committee member…
After taking the elevator to the Underground, Lan Jue let his intuition guide hi, he found his target
It was difficult to deterri over a dirty face He was covered by an overcoat so filthy, the last time it ashed enerous description, anyway, as it appeared to be mostly patches covered by ainst the corner of a wall, looking half asleep
Were it not for the Gourmet’s recommendation, Lan Jue would never have considered this man He approached the poor man and stopped a short distance apart
The Pauper’s eyes were closed, but as Lan Jue approached his hand flashed out Lan Jue reacted by snatching it out of the air
It was a tarnished metal plate Words were scrawled across it: Permit to Panhandle Underneath was the seal of the Skyfire Avenue standing committee