Chapter 1272: Chapter 1270: Leaving Seclusion, Reopening for Business, and Returning

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Primordial Beast World, Divine Realm.

After Ming Linyuan stabilized his God Monarch Realm, he came out of seclusion to visit Dingshi Building.

Zulu had also come out of seclusion and, upon seeing him, smiled and said, “Timing couldn’t be better, I’ve just reopened for business.”

Ming Linyuan entered the grand hall, noting how spacious, bright, and spotless it was. “Want me to help advertise for you?”

“No, no, I’m doing business by chance now. If there are guests, I’ll serve them; if not, I’ll just do some repairs inside and out, it’s quite nice. Too many guests and I’d be too busy.”

“I see it’s because Sally isn’t here, and the kids haven’t come to eat, so you’re slacking off,” Ming Linyuan casually sat down, “Get me a pot of wine and a couple of snacks.”

Zulu directly took them out of his space and placed them on the table, “Here you go.”

“…” Ming Linyuan was speechless, “You’re not even going into the kitchen.”

“It’s not worth starting the stove for just you,” Zulu sat down with him, “Before I went into seclusion, Jian came to the Divine Realm once, bringing Little Fengning, then later sent word saying they went to the Abel Universe.”

“Has Little Fengning’s Demon Body issue been resolved?”

“They said it’s resolved, but Jian doesn’t seem very happy.”

“Ask him when he returns,” Ming Linyuan poured himself a glass of wine and took a sip.

Huan came over, lured by the aroma of wine, carrying a divine-grade Seven-Colored Golden Chicken, “Reopened, have you?”

“An esteemed guest,” Zulu quickly got up to greet, “What would you like?”

“Handle this for me. This ungrateful thing dared to peck at me,” Huan handed the chicken to Zulu.

Zulu looked it over, noting it was a male and still quite young, “How about I use it as a breeding rooster, and I’ll get you another similar one?”

“Do as you please,” Huan sat down at Ming Linyuan’s table, scrutinizing him, “God Monarch Realm.”

“Can’t hide it from you,” Ming Linyuan poured him a glass of wine and added a pair of chopsticks.

“That guy Qing Linghuan has reached the Transcendence Realm,” Huan returned.

“Can’t compare,” Ming Linyuan chuckled, “I’m quite satisfied to reach God Monarch Realm with my talent. Getting to the Divine King Realm would be my ceiling.”

“By the way, when’s that female rat coming back?” Huan asked.

Ming Linyuan: “…Her name is Sally Millet.”

“Oh right, Sally. Where did she take the kids again?” Huan looked thoughtful.

“The Abel Universe,” Ming Linyuan was quite impressed with his memory. He didn’t believe Xiao Tiantian hadn’t told him about the place.

“How long have they been gone?”

“Eight hundred and thirty-nine years. It’s not easy to make the trip, so they ought to stay a while longer.”

“Come to think of it, that’s not a long time. Barely enough for a nap, how could it feel long?” Huan said and then stood up to leave.

“…” Ming Linyuan watched his departing figure in silence.

Zulu came out of the kitchen, carrying a roast chicken.

“Where did he go?”

“He’s gone. Give it to me.”

Zulu handed the roast chicken to Ming Linyuan.

“Seems like he has taken a liking to Sally,” Ming Linyuan tore off a drumstick, took a bite, savoring the crispy, tender, and juicy taste. “Delicious!”

“Uh! Brother Qing wouldn’t agree, right?”

“Of course not, Qing Linghuan definitely wouldn’t allow it. Those two might end up fighting again.”

“Let’s see what Sally thinks. It’s not something we need to worry about. If she’s interested in him, could anyone stop it?”

“Stop?” Ming Linyuan paused his eating, “I’m heading to Tianhu Mountain, taking half of this with me.”

“There’s more, take a few whole ones,” Zulu went back to the kitchen.

A customer came in, “Boss, got food?”

“Yes—” Zulu quickly responded.

Divine Beast University.

Zong Silu, after tidying up the books on the bookshelf, saw a little boy standing at the office door.

“Little Tuantuan, you’re here?” Zong Silu waved.

Little Tuantuan walked up to him, “Uncle Zong, when will my mom and Little Tangtang be back?”

When they left, Little Tuantuan was still in seclusion and missed the chance to go with them, so he was left behind.

Zong Silu picked him up, “Let’s go find someone who might know when your mom will come back.”

“Uncle Frans?” Little Tuantuan asked.

“Yes,” Zong Silu laughed, “And your brother Xiao Sui.”

Zong Silu carried Little Tuantuan and sent a Sound Transmission to Frans, “Zulu’s out of seclusion, want to come for a drink? Bring Xiao Sui, Little Tuantuan is looking for him to play.”

Frans quickly replied, “On my way.”

When Zong Silu brought Little Tuantuan to Zulu’s place, the grand hall was already packed, even the VIP private rooms upstairs and Furong Pavilion were full, only the children’s Treasure Hall, and the Green Lake Small Building in the back garden were left.

He decided to take Little Tuantuan to the Green Lake Small Building, “Frans and Xiao Sui will be arriving soon, let’s lead them there.”

“Okay.” Zulu responded quickly, then dove enthusiastically into cooking in the kitchen.

Business like this needs no advertising; once he reopens, those diners accustomed to his skills flock in immediately.

Even Little Youyou, who was in seclusion, was dragged out of the rabbit den by his father to help cook.

Zong Silu noticed there were many fish in the Green Lake, he asked Little Tuantuan, “Want to catch some fish?”

“No.” Little Tuantuan shook his head, showing no interest.

Holding a Sound Transmission Talisman in his little hand, he hesitated but then activated it, “I wonder if mom can receive this.”

Zong Silu was about to say that it’s too far to send it when he saw the Sound Transmission Talisman take off.

If the Sound Transmission Talisman could sense Sally, it meant she had already returned to the Primordial Beast World!

A long-distance teleport white light fell beside Green Lake.

As the light dissipated, it was Frans and Xiao Sui.

“They’ve arrived,” Zong Silu smiled.

Xiao Sui rushed toward Little Tuantuan, “Did little brother miss big brother?”

“Mm!” Little Tuantuan didn’t mind at all, as long as he had company, “When did brother get out of seclusion, and what realm are you now?”

“I’m at the peak of the Divine Sovereign Realm,” Xiao Sui replied, “By the way, I saw in the River of Time that mom’s spaceship has already reached the Gate and should be back soon.”

Little Tuantuan’s eyes brightened instantly, “Really?”

“Really! Trust big brother for eternal life,” Xiao Sui patted his small chest confidently.

“Haha,” Zong Silu chuckled, patting Xiao Sui’s naturally curly golden hair and looking at Frans, “Xiao Sui will at least reach the Main God Realm in the future.”

Frans nodded, “Just look at whose bloodline he carries.”

Zulu brought food over, teleporting directly, and dropped two jars of wine, “Make yourselves at home, it’s too busy up front, so I won’t entertain you.”

“Sally and the others will be back soon,” Zong Silu said to Zulu.

Zulu paused in surprise, “I’ll go hang the sign.”

He hurriedly left.

“Hang the sign?” Little Tuantuan asked Zong Silu, “What does that mean?”

Zong Silu replied, “It means no new guests will be entertained because your mom and the others will be back soon.”

As soon as he finished speaking, another long-distance teleport light fell on Green Lake.

Sally, Jun, and Jian appeared, while the children were kept in System Space.