Demon hunter's Cooking Manual

Like is like.

But with the Master here, she doesn't need to speak up.

Moreover, the Master doesn't care about this.

She also can't show that she cares, can't embarrass the Master for no reason, so Dou Bao calmly reminded in her tone: "My Master has a huge appetite, please bear with us, Li Da-ren."

"Hahaha."

"I understand."

"How can a martial artist's appetite be compared to ordinary people?"

"Don't worry, a mere brother like me has seen the world."

Li Deshang spoke with conviction.

Then, only twenty minutes later, this person who had previously claimed to have seen the world was sitting there dumbfounded.

A solidly prepared, meticulously cooked ten-person banquet... How is it... gone?

There was just a big ham in front of me.

I just picked up my chopsticks, and then a gust of wind passed, and the ham was gone.

Not even a bone left!

What happened?

Li Deshang stiffly turned his neck to look at Jason, who was making a crunching sound as he chewed.

Then, he looked at Dou Bao, who was looking at him with a half-smile.

"Ahem."

"Martial artists, you know, normal."

"I've seen brothers like Mu Bai before."

Saying such words, Li Deshang shouted to Jia Youcai outside the door: "Another table."

The banquet resumed.

The wind howled inside the room.

The plates were spotless.

Holding chopsticks ready to pick up a piece of bamboo shoot, Li Deshang hadn't touched the bamboo shoots, and the whole plate was empty, cleaner than being washed.

"This, this?"

"Ahem."

"Martial artists, you know, normal."

Li Deshang said again.

Then, another table of feasts arrived.

And then—

"Ahem."

"Martial artists, you know, normal."

...

Such words kept echoing in the private room.

And later, it was just.

"Normal, normal."

Similar murmurs.

This 'Mountain City' official, one of the officials, was a bit frightened.

But, he couldn't show it.

He could only mutter in his mind.

'I, Li Deshang, from the Northern Li Family, well-experienced.'

Kept muttering.

Kept reminding.

But while muttering and reminding, it turned into.

'How can he eat so much?'

Then, Li Deshang calculated the expenses, and his heart tightened.

It was already the tenth table.

Ten tables already!

According to Drunken Fairy Tower's prices, that's almost 200 silver coins.

200 silver coins!

With that number, Li Deshang started taking deep breaths.

It's not that he couldn't afford 200 silver coins.

His status destined him not to care too much about 200 silver coins, but a meal costing 200 silver coins, Li Deshang also couldn't quite accept it, and more importantly: he previously hoped to use this meal to get closer to Jason.

But now, look?

It would have been better to seek out a path for the 'Secret Medicine.'

To know that 'Nourishing Essence Pill' type 'Secret Medicine' is only 100 silver coins each.

It would have been better to bring the 'Secret Medicine' directly to Jason.

Because, that way he wouldn't be embarrassed.

Indeed, embarrassed.

This 'Mountain City' official felt embarrassed.

He was running out of money.

He had just over thirty silver coins in his purse, and previously he thought a meal with Jason would be enough.

After all, a purse is only so big, who would carry hundreds of silver coins in it.

But now?

Clutching his purse, Li Deshang pondered what to do.

He, one of the 'Mountain City' officials, couldn't be left to wash dishes, right?

If word got out, would he keep his face?

As for credit?

He was sure that if he did credit today, he would become the laughingstock of Haizhou Prefecture tomorrow.

While Li Deshang was pondering, the chubby boss knocked and came in.

The chubby boss was sweating profusely.

Once in the door, he bowed deeply.

"Li Da-ren, Master Mu, I'm terribly sorry, we're out of ingredients."

The chubby boss spoke, his face a wry smile.

The restaurant running out of food, and he's been in this business for so many years, it was the first time he encountered this.

Similarly, someone like Jason with such an appetite, it's also the first time he had ever seen.

How can someone eat so much?

He even felt like opening the window to check if it had fallen outside.

But no matter what, it's wrong for his restaurant when a guest is halfway through their meal and the ingredients run out; apologizing is the right thing to do.

Especially with Li Deshang present.

The one in charge is more important than the county official.

Especially when the one in charge is the county official; the fat boss naturally knows what to do.

"Tonight's banquet is like offering my apologies to Lord Li and Master Mu, what do you think?"

Saying this, the fat boss looked towards Li Deshang and Jason.

Deep down, the fat boss was already bleeding internally.

Disregarding the costs, he had at least lost 100 silver coins.

Although the income from Drunken Fairy Tower is decent, it's still half a month's work gone to waste.

Li Deshang let out a sigh of relief upon hearing the fat boss's words.

He wouldn't have to lose face.

Just as Li Deshang was about to nod, Mu Bai wiped his mouth and said to Dou Bao, "Go back and get the money to pay the bill."

Dining has its own rules as well.

Table manners are naturally part of dining etiquette.

Jason was well aware of his own appetite.

Li Deshang might not care about the money, but the boss in front of him certainly did.

Moreover, the food was indeed good.

"Understood, Master."

Upon hearing Jason's words, Dou Bao, who had been watching all along, instantly smiled.

See, this is her Master.

Never bullies the weak with his strength.

Even when occupying a definite advantage.

"Mu brother, wait a minute."

"Miss Dou Bao, wait, please don't."

"It was said that it was my treat."

Li Deshang couldn't sit still now. He had said it was his treat, and then Jason would pay the bill; it wouldn't be a joke, but a matter of being deeply humiliated.

If Jason really paid, he would be ashamed enough to run into a wall.

Moreover, he sincerely wanted to win Jason over.

How could such a thing happen?

"Jia Youcai, go back to the manor and get the money."

Li Deshang said.

"Yes, Sir."

Jia Youcai immediately turned and went down the stairs.

The arrest officer had been waiting outside and had some guesses about his master's predicament, but he was more surprised by Jason's appetite.

This, is this what martial arts training is like?

Indeed, scholars are poor, but martial artists are rich!

Jia Youcai turned and walked away.

The fat boss also left the room.

In the elegant room, only Jason, Dou Bao, and Li Deshang were left.

With no outsiders, Li Deshang bitterly smiled and clasped his hands towards Jason.

"Apologies for letting Mu brother see a joke. I didn't mean to take advantage, it's just that I didn't bring enough money, and when going out I couldn't bring several hundred silver coins, right?"

"The purse can't hold that much, you'd need a box."

"Imagine me walking in front, with a little servant carrying the money box behind. If someone knew it was me, they'd think I was afraid I didn't bring enough money; if not, they'd think I was going to collect protection fees."

Being honest with a martial artist is important.

He had long known this.

The more awkward the situation, the more you need to be honest.

Otherwise, you would only harm yourself.

This was advice given to him by a family elder before he left.

Li Deshang was doing just that now.

He clasped his hands towards Jason again.

"Mu brother, this time doesn't count."

"I'll treat Mu brother again for... no, three meals."

"I'll treat Mu brother for three more meals as an apology."

Li Deshang finished speaking and looked at Jason honestly.

Immediately, Jason decided to forgive him.

He saw Li Deshang's sincerity.

"It's alright, Gousheng brother."

Jason smiled and shook his head.

Just as he wanted to say more, his nostrils involuntarily twitched.

At once, a smile appeared on Jason's face.

Li Deshang being able to treat them again was already unexpected.

After all, those who treated him to a meal rarely did it a second time.

And now, he could treat them three more times.

Such sincerity!

Moreover, there was an unexpected delight offered.

After Jia Youcai returned with the money, Jason and company went downstairs.

"Really sorry."

"Truly apologies."

The fat boss kept apologizing.

Jason's gaze, however, looked towards the front door of Drunken Fairy Tower.

There, parked was a four-wheeled dark canopy carriage; when they descended the stairs and reached the lobby, the driver of the carriage flicked his whip.

Crack!

The carriage immediately started moving.

Then—

Two rows of ten hidden gunmen appeared just like that.

In the darkness, with their black gun barrels, they aimed directly at the door of the restaurant at Jason and Li Deshang.