"Why bring up that kettle I can't boil? I don't have that much power. But, the disciplinary committee holds a lot of weight in the Shadow District, and people usually don't dare to mess around." Feng Yi said out of sheer boredom, his head slightly turned, inadvertently glancing at the two sisters. The comment was meant for them.

A smirk crossed Sheng Qiangwei's face, this guy wasn't as bad as he thought, putting up a facade of indifference but actually pretending quite well. If she hadn't accidentally 'followed' him for a short while, she would really think he was just speaking off the cuff.

The group soon turned into the food street, where the bustling crowd lined both sides of the lively street. The thriving street was filled with the ebb and flow of hawkers crying out their wares, quite a few shopkeepers were straining their voices trying to promote the specialties of their homemade dishes... As night fell, the creatures of the night were just getting up, making it the prelude to a carnival.

The special street food dazzled people, but Feng Yi knew exactly what he wanted to eat tonight. The Desert Chicken was his first choice.

Feng Yi casually picked a shopfront, "Anyone here, I want a Desert Chicken." The five people looking around weren't sure what to eat, so they just followed behind Feng Yi.

But as soon as Feng Yi finished speaking, a store clerk quickly approached him while the shop owner was away and said, "Sir, we also have Desert Chicken here, and we're cheaper than them."

"Alright, one serving then."

"What are you doing? Trying to steal business? That's not the right way to do business." As the saying goes, fellow tradesmen are enemies. In order to attract customers, each shop tried their best to outdo each other. Seeing Feng Yi placing his order, the chef with the tall hat approached with a smile on his face, "Sir, please come over here. My Desert Chicken is the best in the whole street."

Desert Chicken tastes the same no matter where you eat it, and Feng Yi certainly isn't picky, he said, "Let's stay here."

It's not about the bread, it's about the principle. These two competing shops seemed to have a long-standing feud, and the chef was clearly unhappy upon hearing Feng Yi's words, "Sir, what if I sell it to you at cost price?"

This thing is not cheap, but Feng Yi didn't hesitate to get up and leave upon hearing the cost price.

However, once a customer has arrived, how could they be allowed to leave? The worst thing for a shop is a customer leaving innocently. The big-bearded shop owner who had earlier stopped Feng Yi swiftly exclaimed, "Stay, sir. If he's selling at cost, I'll sell you at half cost."

Half cost means buying two servings for the price of one. That's a great deal.

"You think half price is a big deal?" Just as Feng Yi turned around, the tall hat chef snorted coldly, "Sir, if he gives you half price, then I'll give it away for free. Come on, eat chicken."

Who wouldn't eat free chicken? Upon hearing this, not only was Feng Yi stupefied, but the expressions of the five people standing behind him also changed one after another…

Damn, there's no such thing as free business. The saying business doesn't turn into a personal relationship is all bullshit. The big-bearded shop owner, was stubborn enough that he wouldn't back down and immediately slammed his cleaver on the cutting board, lighting a cigarette nonchalantly, "Kid, if he gives it away, I'll pay you to take it."

What?! Seriously? There's such a thing as a free meal and getting paid for it? The moment the thug heard this, he burst out laughing, "Uncle, you're so generous. I'll follow you. Come, everyone, over here." As he spoke, the shameless fat man reached for the food.

Sheng Qiangwei was totally stunned, her furry eyes wide open and unable to utter a word... Even the shocked expressions were rare on the faces of the two slouching sisters, they lightly covered their lips, looking incredulous. The surrounding crowd had formed an impenetrable circle around them.

However, the real battle had just begun. Screw it, if they were going to play, they would play to the end, and see who was more ruthless. The tall hat chef threw his spoon aside, flung his pot lid off, and made some room on his money box, "Kid, grab as much as you want. If I even blink, I lose, as long as you buy this Desert Chicken from me tonight."

Damn it, that was harsh! The bearded man cried out, his body jolting as if he had been hit by an invisible force. But in a blink, he bounced back to normal. You want to play tough? Let's see who's tougher! Who would dare to rob a bank without some expertise? Speak of honesty, everyone here is skilled in their own ways. When he's furious, he scares himself with his big mouth.

The bearded man suddenly laughed pointing at the chef in the high hat, "This... haha... this idiot! Little brother, a plate of desert chicken for a handful of money, buy two and double the price. Come on, and the brothers behind, let's eat together, eat more, get more."

Damn, Feng Yi was stunned too. This strategy seemed like one who sold out all his assets to attract customers. "Hehe, no need for the money. Harmony brings wealth." Feng Yi gestures for them to pause and then grabs a desert chicken to signal everyone to leave quickly. They should not stay in this place of misfortune for long.

The journey indeed gave Sheng Qiangwei a good laugh. She did not react until later on, completely shocked by their outrageous behavior. Seeing her biting her cherry lips and trying her best not to laugh, her shaking branches painted a pretty picture. Even Fat Tiger and Elvis are dumbstruck! They had never seen such a flirtatious side of this cold-faced girl before.

Soon, they found an outdoor eatery that specializes in the Flower Palm Spotted Snail. Sol System's native delicacies are not commonly found in Alpha. Although its tender and tasty flavor would tantalize anyone's taste buds, the exorbitant price isn't the main deterrent, but rather the snail's exceptionally sturdy shell.

Due to the bizarre shells of these mutant creatures, there are no universal tools to open them. So, you'll have to choose a cracker that matches the general shape of the Flower Palm Spotted Snail's shell.

"Boss, give me six servings of the Flower Palm Spotted Snails."

"Okay, wait a moment." Even though the waiter responded confidently, he seemed to be puzzled. Most professionals take about eight minutes to open one. This guy ordered six at once, probably he'd finish his meal before the shells are even opened. Remember, the Flower Palm Spotted Snails are well-loved for their fresh taste. But once they are cold, they're not as delicious anymore.

"These things are challenging to open, let's forget about them. I suppose one is enough for each of us." Out of modesty, Sheng Qiangwei didn't directly mention the price factor. She knew Feng Yi's character; if he ordered like this, he definitely wouldn't allow anyone else to chip in.

"Don't worry, I have a way."

In a moment, the scrumptious smell wafted from the Flower Palm Spotted Snails as they were placed on the table.

"Damn, these are too tempting!" The fat man couldn't help but grab one as if he had just seen his crush, but he was too slow. Elvis got the first pick. So, the two of them could only smell the aroma while scratching their heads in frustration.

BAM… BAM… BAM… BAM… BAM... At first, they didn't believe it. They tried knocking for quite some time but to no avail. Finally, they gave in and used professional tools to open just a tiny bit of it.

The tantalizing aroma teased Sheng Qiangwei's senses, making her involuntarily swallow her saliva. Although she had heard of the Flower Palm Spotted Snails, she had never tried them before. The price was one factor, but the main issue was dealing with the hard outer shell.

Right when the third snail was served, Feng Yi casually picked it up. He then drew out his military knife and made several cuts at the four corners of the snail. With a little force, he heard a crack, it seemed like something inside had loosened.

Following that, he wielded the knife and quickly swept around the snail's body using a frequency that was difficult to discern with the naked eye. His sparkling knife under the night's illumination glimmered with a brilliantly cold glow.

In less than five seconds, there was a pop, and half of the Flower Palm Spotted Snail case fell off. A "slip up" resulted in a piece of meat "accidentally" falling into Feng Yi's mouth.

"Here." Feng Yi passed half to Sheng Qiangwei and half to Xia Qi and Xia Xin. As for the two dudes, they'd have to wait their turn.

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