CHAPTER 271: CHAPTER 271: I REALLY WANT TO IMPROVE

In his ear echoed the low whisper with implicit meaning from the young man, and Yan Yunsheng slowly raised his head, watching his gradually receding figure, with a trace of fervor in his pupils, the ambition in his chest began uncontrollably surging and roiling.

For someone like him who climbed up from the bottom, what he lacked most was connections and backing.

Relying purely on laborious contributions, he would remain a low-level official all his life!

And now, an infinitely potential golden leg was laid before him, as if he saw a heavenly avenue slowly unfolding in front of him.

"Inspector, I really want to make progress..."

Watching the young man’s receding back, Yan Yunsheng murmured excitedly, determined to accomplish the tasks Li Lin had entrusted to him beautifully.

Outside the door of the [Anti-theft Bureau], Zhu Haomiao gazed at the fiery clouds under the sunset, with a nearly imperceptible Purple Gold Divine Light retracting in his eyes, re-suppressing the [Pride] back into the depths of the sea of consciousness.

Having completed the initial set goals, and putting his subordinates all in line, there was no need to overly act as a master expert...

However, in front of subordinates, one still needs to maintain a bit of aloofness... For work to proceed smoothly...

Narrowing his eyes thoughtfully, Zhu Haomiao let out a long sigh, stretched lazily, and suddenly his stomach growled like thunder.

Gurgle gurgle~

So hungry... It’s time for dinner...

Wait!

Going back means eating the slop made by the maid... even dogs wouldn’t eat that!

Touching his grumbling belly, Zhu Haomiao frowned, pondering, and turned into a secluded alley, releasing Wilson and Diao Chan from his small pouch.

"Chirp~~ Xuxu picked up a lot of chirp!"

"This isn’t paper, this is called a silver note! And I put it there!"

Watching his pet present the silver note like a treasure, Zhu Haomiao snatched it from its claws irritably and handed it to Wilson beside him.

"Nest mine, picked by Xuxu!"

Seeing the item it picked up fall into Wilson’s hands, Diao Chan’s eyes welled with tears, and its little ears drooped instantly.

"Why do you want everything!"

Both amused and irritated, Zhu Haomiao rubbed Diao Chan’s head, holding it as he walked out of the alley.

With a gentle rub and stroke, the carefree Diao Chan soon forgot its sorrow, curling up in the young man’s arms with eyes half-closed, showing a blissful expression.

Holding a snow-white pet, followed by a respectful Colorful Eyes People person, passersby on the street instinctively made way for this extraordinary young man, mistaking him for some Imperial Relatives out for enjoyment.

Walking straight, they arrived at the best restaurant in [Lechang Square] known in memory, and Wilson proactively overtook Zhu Haomiao, entering the restaurant first to negotiate with the shopkeeper.

Within a few words, the shopkeeper’s eyes lit up, glancing at the unruffled young man following in, hurriedly leading them to a luxurious and discreet private room.

"Sir, this is the best private room in our humble shop."

"Hmm, thank you for the trouble."

"It’s what I should do, it’s what I should do."

The shopkeeper, full of an ingratiating smile, clapped his hands, and soon, musicians and dancing girls filed in, respectfully saluting before beginning their performance.

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

A dinner with its own song and dance performance?

People from [Da Zhen] really know how to enjoy!

"Some of the dishes you ordered require cooking time, your patience is requested."

"Oh."

Seeing the young man’s attention focused on the song and dance performance, the shopkeeper said no more and quietly withdrew.

Soon, sumptuous dishes were served one after another like flowing water, while Zhu Haomiao enjoyed the uniquely interesting ancient style song and dance, feasting happily with a smile of happiness unable to restrain itself.

This is the kind of life that a feudal lord like me should enjoy~

All the fighting and killing, how vulgar, I disdain such things!

As time went by, murmurs began to arise outside the private room.

"Shopkeeper, he’s already eaten three big feasts, could he burst from overeating in our place?"

The waiter in charge of serving wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, terrified.

"What do you know, an Upper Three Grades expert can devour a cow a day! The person must be a Martial Arts Master, only using some technique to maintain youthful appearance!"

Shooing away the doubtful waiter, the shopkeeper couldn’t help but wipe his cold sweat too.

He’d encountered Upper Three Grades experts before, although they could eat, it wasn’t to this incomprehensible extent.

However, today’s guest was entirely inscrutable...

Originally, he thought the guest intended to host a banquet for friends, considering that feeding a dozen or twenty with these dishes, although a bit excessive, wasn’t wasteful.

Who would have thought, it was actually a serving for just one person!

As the shopkeeper nervously waited, the dinner gradually approached its end.

"Sir, this is your ordered [Dragon and Tiger Strengthening Bone Soup], the treasure of our shop!"

"The main ingredients are an Essence-cultivated fierce tiger and flood serpent, simmered with thousand-year-old ginseng, it’s most replenishing for Qi and nourishing for blood, please enjoy."

Under the waiter’s cautious flattery introduction, Zhu Haomiao lifted the lid of the ornate porcelain food pot, tasted a sip of the broth, and his eyes instantly brightened.

It turned out to be highly concentrated, extraordinary culinary delight of energy!!

I finally don’t have to worry about uranium 235 anymore!!

Tears of moved emotion welled up in his eyes as Zhu Haomiao quickly finished the small pot of soup in three bites, feeling the scalding Qi and blood surging in his chest and abdomen, he sighed with satisfaction yet longing.

Unfortunately, the chef’s skills weren’t quite up to par, and he didn’t fully realize the potential of the ingredients...

If it were me personally, the soup’s medicinal effects would improve several notches!

With this thought, Zhu Haomiao couldn’t help but inquire.

"Where did you get your [Dragon and Tiger Strengthening Bone Soup] ingredients?"

"Uh... To respond to the gentleman, such Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are hard to come by, only by waiting at the marketplace daily can you occasionally purchase one or two."

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao nodded, got up, and left. Wilson, already having gone ahead to settle the bill, exited first.

Leaving the restaurant, outside the night was scarce with stars and a bright moon, bathed in the cold moonlight, the young man strolled while softly speaking.

"Wilson..."

"At your service."

"How much money is left?"

"This meal’s discounted cost was 60 taels, leaving 588 taels."

Zhu Haomiao: "..."

It seems the value of elixirs, weapons, and other spoils was somewhat overestimated...

However, if I don’t take, how can the ones below take it, how else can they progress?!

In an instant, he had persuaded himself; Zhu Haomiao exhaled with relief, lightly flicking his thumb.

Buzz~

A shining gold coin spinningly flew into Wilson’s palm, and he respectfully placed it into his pocket.

"Use silver and gold coins as startup capital, make all beings chant my name, and quickly establish the Anchor of Faith."

"Yes, my Lord."

"Additionally, establish a stable supply channel for extraordinary level ingredients, in the future... I require a large amount of Blood Food."

"Your command shall be followed."

"Mm, you may go."

The young man didn’t turn back as he waved his hand, Wilson paused in his steps, placed his hand over his chest in salute behind him, watching the young man’s figure vanish into the darkness, before turning around and disappearing into the vast night.