In Douluo Continent, what is a martial soul? It's like Luckin Coffee.

Chapter 34 Fan Yu, Spoiled Plum Juice?
"Young boss, what do you sell here?"

Having just finished his research on soul tools, Master Fan Yufan dragged his slightly tired body into the academy cafeteria.

I found a newly opened food stall, and since I figured I might as well eat somewhere else, I went over to it.

"coffee.

The menu is over there; just let me know what you'd like to drink.

A childish voice came from behind the counter, and Fan Yu then noticed a six or seven-year-old child tidying up the stall.

"Child, why are you all alone? Where are your parents?"

When Fan Yu first saw that there was no one at the stall, she thought the owner was busy in the kitchen. But now that she got closer, she realized there was no one in the kitchen at all.

Apart from the child who was squatting down wiping the counter, there was no one else in the entire stall.

"Sir, aren't you here to buy coffee?"

"Son, I was planning to try your coffee, but your family isn't home. Who's going to make it for me?"

"But I made this coffee! Don't you trust my skills, sir?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Fan Yu inexplicably became interested.

What can a small child make?

I hope I don't end up with a lump of clay.

"Then... I'll have a Luckin Classic Iced Americano."

Fan Yu glanced at the menu and chose the iced Americano over the coconut latte.

The price of 9.9 gold soul coins is neither high nor low.

Fan Yu had never heard of coffee before, so she decided to try it out of curiosity.

"A Luckin Coffee iced Americano?"

Bai Ran stopped what he was doing, stood up and asked, his tone tinged with doubt.

"Two drinks, please."

As the saying goes, good things come in pairs. Seeing how adorable the child was, Fan Yu decided to buy an extra cup, and also bring one for her apprentice who was still doing research in the lab.

Speaking of children, Fan Yu has been married to Zhou Yi for many years but has never had any children, which has always been a regret for her.

"Uncle, I'm telling you beforehand, the classic iced Americano tastes a bit bitter."

Furthermore, coffee is non-refundable and non-exchangeable once sold.

"The bitter taste is fine, but child, is what you wrote here true?"

As Fan Yu looked around, she noticed the descriptions of the two coffees.

Luckin Coffee Iced Americano: Refreshing and invigorating.

Luckin Coffee Coconut Latte: Clears heat and detoxifies.

If it really works, what does it matter if it tastes a little bitter? At worst, we can just treat it as a miracle drug.

"It's definitely real. If it's fake, I'll pay you three times the price back."

(Fan Yu: Kid, I bought two cups, what's with you giving me six?)
A few minutes later, Bai Ran handed two freshly made iced Americanos to Fan Yu.

Watching the other person's departing figure, and then taking a look around, I figured that no one would stop me from leaving get off work now.

……

"Wow, you added so much ice."

Holding the two iced Americanos in her hands, Fan Yu was quite surprised to feel the coolness in her palms.

Ice makers on the market are not cheap at all, and even if ice-attribute soul masters in the academy were used as cheap labor, it would still cost a considerable amount to produce ice at this temperature.

Is it really possible to make money selling a cup of drinks for 9.9 gold coins?
Fan Yu gently shook his head, then returned to his private laboratory.

"Caitou, take a break and have something to eat."

Seeing that his disciple He Caitou was still studying diligently, Fan Yu quickly called out to him, his tone filled with concern. Fan Yu was quite satisfied with his personally taught disciple; he was hardworking, didn't talk much, and was clearly a top-notch researcher (commonly known as a top-notch ox or horse).

Especially considering the other party's talent in soul tools, Fan Yu felt that He Caitou was more likely to break through to become a level nine soul master than himself, so he specially applied for the Extreme Individual Soldier Program for this disciple.

Although Fan Yu has already had initial contact with Huo Yuhao, Huo Yuhao's innate soul power is too low, and his first soul ring is only ten years old, making future breakthroughs very difficult. Therefore, he has not yet been listed as the number one seed by Fan Yu.

"teacher."

He Caitou stopped his research, then came to Fan Yu and said respectfully.

For He Caitou, Fan Yu was not only his mentor, but also the benefactor who helped him when he was at his lowest point.

Having lost his family, he had long regarded Fan Yu as a father figure.

"After you finish compiling this research report, go back and rest. Staying in the lab every day will take a toll on your body."

Seeing the weariness in He Caitou's eyes, Fan Yu couldn't help but reach out and pat the disciple on the shoulder.

"Teacher, I can actually hold on a little longer..."

"Hey, kid, just rest properly when I tell you to. Besides, your teacher's wife is waiting for me at home tonight."

Fan Yu hasn't been home for almost a month.

If it weren't for the fact that both of them worked at Shrek Academy...

Zhou Yi even began to suspect that her husband had died in the laboratory.

"Uh……"

Upon hearing this, He Caitou stopped talking and instead focused his attention on the late-night snack that his teacher had just brought back. He planned to eat something quickly before starting his research report, hoping to finish it as soon as possible.

"Hey teacher, is this chilled plum juice?"

Upon seeing the two cups of dark, gooey liquid, He Caitou quickly picked up one of them.

After working for so long, I'm really thirsty.

In this sweltering heat, I wouldn't trade a glass of iced sweet water for even a piece of my soul.

"This isn't plum juice, it's coffee..."

Before Fan Yu could even remind her that the coffee tasted bitter and that she shouldn't gulp it down,

The next second, He Caitou spat out all the coffee in his mouth.

"Bah bah bah..."

"Teacher, is this plum juice spoiled? The college cafeteria is really something, they actually put out spoiled plum juice to sell."

Because he was lucky enough to get a piece of pork belly in the braised pork, He Caitou never had a very good impression of the outer courtyard canteen.

I never expected it to get even worse; they're even continuing to sell spoiled plum juice.

The head of the college cafeteria probably dropped the gold bars he was carrying in his pocket after taking only a few steps.

"Caitou, this isn't plum juice, it's coffee. It's from a new stall that recently opened in the cafeteria."

"coffee?"

"The shop owner said it's a bitter-tasting drink, but it's refreshing and invigorating."

"Is it really that bad?"

Seeing He Caitou's exaggerated behavior, Fan Yu picked up the remaining cup of coffee and carefully took a sip.

It was indeed very bitter, and also had a sour and astringent taste.

Compared to other drinks, it was a complete disaster.

Fan Yu had some doubts. She wondered if the child had burned something and then poured the liquid into a cup.

Even dishwater isn't as bad as this iced Americano.

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(End of this chapter)