Chapter 123: The Popular Journey to the West

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Qin Manyun panicked. She said hastily, “Mr. Li, the cost of this is nothing to me. Please, don’t feel bad.”

“You’re too kind but I can’t accept your offer.” Li Nianfan continued shaking his head.

The normal gestures they showed him were alright, but this hotel was too fancy. He could not let her pay for the stay. He owed them too much! There was no need for that.

“Mr. Li, I’ve benefited greatly from the music sheet you sent me. You’ve even shown me all kinds of good food. To me, they’re more precious than the Spiritual Stones. Please, let me pay for this.” Qin Manyun looked at Li Nianfan with sincerity.

Li Nianfan was deep in thought. Qin Manyun was obviously a local tyrant. As for local tyrants, money was indeed nothing. To them, happiness and enjoyment were the most important things. She liked music and she tasted his food, so she must have felt good and happy. In return, she did not mind the money spent.

As the saying went, ‘the wealthy would be friends with those who make them happy, no matter how poor they were’. It seemed to be true after all.

Furthermore, one had to admit that his food was indeed delicious. That was something that could not be bought with money!

“Alright, then. I’ll stay,” Li Nianfan sighed.”But I can’t stay here for nothing. I’ll make you some delicious food.”

Qin Manyun was delighted. She cried out in a trembling voice, “Thank you, Mr. Li!”

A test! The expert was testing my sincerity! Luckily, I was smart enough to pass it. To think I almost failed it! How challenging!

Li Nianfan smiled. “It’s no big deal. I’d cook it anyway.”

The Holy Emperor’s face was as dark as the bottom of a pan. His lips were twitching slightly. He hated himself for being such a fool for letting such a big opportunity slip away yet again!

The decoration of the Immortal Guest House was well thought of. In the center was a stage. The first four floors were shaped in a square with a hollow center, allowing guests to dine while watching the performances on stage. Anything past the fourth floor was probably the rooms guests would stay in.

Qin Manyun brought Li Nianfan to a table by the railing on the third floor. The sight of the stage was in clear view. A beautiful spot.

Meanwhile, an educated middle-aged man was telling a story with a paper fan in his hand. What was shocking was that he was reciting ‘Journey to the West’, along with vivid actions and expressions.

The ‘Journey to the West’ had become so famous? That annoyingly nerdy scholar had been spreading his story around?

“Oh, Mr. Li.” Qin Manyun suddenly turned to Li Nianfan with an apologetic look. “Since we’ve arrived in Azure Ville, I should pay the Lord a visit. I’m afraid I’ll have to excuse myself for a while.”

The Holy Emperor and Luo Shiyu exchanged a look and said, “Mr. Li, we have a few old friends to meet up with as well.”

“Don’t worry, go ahead with your own matters.” Li Nianfa smiled nonchalantly. The cultivators must have their own things to attend to. They had been very kind to stay with him until now.

“Oh, right. Miss Manyun, it’s just me and Daji here, so don’t order too many dishes.”

Qin Manyun nodded. “Don’t worry, I know.”

With that, they parted with Li Nianfan and left the Immortal Guest House. Soon, dish after dish was brought to their table, filling up the space. The dishes were all exquisitely made.

Li Nianfan smiled bitterly as he shook his head. “This woman. She’s such a local tyrant. I told her to order just a few dishes, and yet, she’s ordered us a full table of dishes! And half of them are wild meat. Does she think I love wild meat this much?”

After the dishes were all presented, they started eating. It was indeed a privilege to dine in this fancy restaurant in the Immortal Realm. He was eager to find out how the food tasted in comparison to the food he made.

Meanwhile, a well-dressed young man rushed to the third floor. He glanced around and his gaze finally landed on Li Nianfan’s table in awe. He walked over quickly.

“Sir, Madam, may I take a seat here? I’ll only listen to the teaching without eating. Please, let me pay for your meal.”

“Do feel free to take a seat. Don’t bother about paying for the meal though,” Li Nianfan smiled as he said nonchalantly.

This young man was dressed in silk wear and had gold bangles on both of his hands. He was probably a man of importance. There was no harm in meeting a new friend anyway.

The young man frowned slightly, surprised by Li Nianfan’s generosity. “Thanks,” he said.

This was obviously an ordinary man. It was rare seeing ordinary men in this restaurant, let alone one who ordered all of the most expensive dishes. Most importantly, he even rejected his offer of paying? How rich was this ordinary man?

Unless…he had hidden powers?

The young man secretly used his divine consciousness to size up the both of them.

Indeed, both of them were ordinary people.

However, he was unable to believe it, so he sized them up again. This time, using his treasure to do so. However, the results remained the same.

Unless… Their cultivations were above the Cross Tribulation realm? If not, it was impossible to conceal their identities so perfectly well. But did these two people seem like Cross Tribulation cultivators? Obviously not!

Perhaps they were actual ordinary people.

After sighing in awe, the young man recomposed his thoughts and focused on the man who was teaching downstairs.

So, another fan of ‘Journey to the West’!

Li Nianfan smiled to himself. After all, this was a cultivating realm. ‘Journey to the West’ was a story about the Immortals, so it made sense that it became popular. However, he did not expect it to be so popular that even cultivators were all so caught up with it. Luckily, he did not use his real name, or else he would never live in peace again.

Although the young man was focused on the story, he would throw a few glances at Li Nianfan from time to time. Finally, he could not help but ask, “Brother, I see that you’d frown whenever you take a bite of the food. Are the dishes not to your liking?”

“The taste is fine.” Li Nianfan smiled. “But it’s a shame. If only they can change the sauces and control the heat better. Then, the taste would be even better.”

“Huh?” The young man was shocked. His brows furrowed into a straight line. “This can’t be true! I’ve been to quite a few places and tasted different kinds of delicious dishes. The food here is one of the best, at least in the top three rankings of all! You’re wrong to say so.”

He took a closer look at Li Nianfan. He had a bad impression of him. This ordinary man seemed young. How many places had he traveled to? How many delicious dishes had he tasted?

‘The Immortal Guest House is a restaurant for cultivators. Even the cultivators think highly of the dishes here. It’s already a privilege for you to dine here, yet, you insult the food so badly? Are you trying to insult us cultivators as well?’