Having a restaurant appear out of nowhere was one hell of a welcome surprise.But Wu Chi’s inventory was already overflowing with food; he wasn't exactly starving. He didn't give it much thought, just casually tapping the little “+” icon above it.In the next moment, a kaleidoscopic beam of divine light shot out, engulfing the entire restaurant.Less than three seconds later, the light faded. The restaurant was now noticeably larger. Its modern aesthetic had been swapped out for something far more…mystical.Before him stood a riot of colorful flowers and herbs, a single towering cloud cherry tree, a spacious main hall, a kitchen, and a bedroom.[Cloud-Top Cherry Inn]Type: RestaurantLevel: 1 (0/200)Functions: Culinary Creation, Luminous Spice (Level 1)Inventory: 100/100Description: Beneath the cloud cherry's boughs, a place of unique charm awaits.[Luminous Spice]Level: 1Description: Food prepared with this spice will temporarily grant a positive status effect."Luminous Spice!?"Wu Chi’s eyes immediately zeroed in on the good stuff.Compared to the plain old restaurant from before, this [Cloud-Top Cherry Inn] was a whole other beast—a special structure, no less!And consuming its creations granted buffs!"Now this is interesting…"Wu Chi pondered for a moment before strolling into the inn and heading for the kitchen.The kitchen was fully equipped with all sorts of cookware: iron woks, bamboo steamers, you name it. He pulled a bundle of noodles from his inventory and then spent 1 inventory point to withdraw a portion of the spice.Seasoning it with the spice, he quickly whipped up a bowl of simple noodle soup.The very instant the soup was ready, the broth, the noodles, and even the bowl itself began to glow, and a damn stats panel materialized![Plain Noodle Soup]Type: Gourmet FoodQuality: Gray (Trash)Effects: Fills stomach, Constitution +0.5 (for 1 hour)Description: To take such a magnificent /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ ingredient and produce a dish this disgusting… that's a talent you see once in a fucking blue moon."What the fuck?! It's not like you're the one eating it!"Wu Chi’s face went black as he squinted at the description. According to the tooltip, the buff had a time limit, and its potency depended on the food's quality and the building's level. Basically, higher building level plus better food quality equaled juicier stats. A measly +0.5 to Constitution was, frankly, pathetic.He hesitated for a second before digging in anyway.Once the noodles were down the hatch, a warmth bloomed in his stomach, quickly spreading throughout his entire body. He stood up, clenched his fists, and could distinctly feel the change in his physical power."Not bad at all!" Wu Chi nodded, smacking his lips. The noodles tasted exactly the same as they always did when he made them. He didn't think it was bad at all…"I refuse to believe this bullshit. I'll make some for the two sisters later. They'll appreciate my cooking, I'm sure of it."Defiant, Wu Chi began selecting ingredients, ready to showcase his culinary prowess. He might not be some god-tier chef, but after years of cooking for himself as a bachelor, calling himself a damn good cook wasn't a stretch, right?…Night fell.In the world of the Endless Void, the celestial phenomena were in constant flux. But around Wu Chi's territory, an ancient, oppressive darkness blanketed everything. There was no moon, no light.Within the territory, however, the lights of each building had switched on, transforming it into a charming, brightly lit candle in the suffocating darkness.Inside a small cottage, Qin Keqing awoke feeling refreshed, the exhaustion from the previous battle completely gone. She turned to see Lin Daiyu already up and tying her hair. Since her jade hairpin was lost, she could only use a simple ribbon to tie back the lower half of her long hair—a style that was both elegant and practical for a fight."Good evening, Daiyu." Qin Keqing rubbed her eyes and sat up, getting dressed while glancing at the clock on the table. It was something Wu Chi had placed there. A digital clock."One… eight… twelve…"Qin Keqing's lips parted slightly as she sounded out the numbers. She wasn't used to technological trinkets, but she was trying her best to adapt. Besides, she had to admit they were convenient, even if she wasn't a fan of the style."It's already nighttime," Lin Daiyu said softly, smoothing out her clothes. "We should get ready. The monster wave is sure to attack before the twenty-fourth hour.""Right!" Qin Keqing's spirits lifted. She quickly put on her shoes and walked out of the cottage with Lin Daiyu.The territory wasn't large.The two of them soon found Wu Chi. He was in the main hall of the [Cloud-Top Cherry Inn], fast asleep, slumped over a table."This man… an idiot through and through. Isn't he afraid of catching a cold?," Lin Daiyu huffed, seemingly annoyed. She went back to the cottage to grab a cloak and gently draped it over Wu Chi's shoulders.Qin Keqing didn't dare interfere, but she could sense that her dear sister Daiyu was a little bit of a tsundere—saying one thing but feeling another.…In a hazy dream, Wu Chi caught the scent of two distinct fragrances. Not perfume, and not rouge. One was like peonies, the other like orchids. It was heavenly.He couldn't help but take a few deep breaths, only to be startled by a soft gasp.His eyes fluttered open. There was Qin Keqing, her pretty face blushing bright red. She was sitting right beside him. He had been sleeping against her!"Young Master, does Sister Keqing's body smell nice?"A teasing voice, gentle yet laced with a frosty edge, piped up. Wu Chi sat up straight and saw Lin Daiyu on his other side. She too was sitting right next to him, her body pressed flush against his…

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