Star Railway: The story of Kaffa being born with two babies at the start shocks her.

"Great! If you can make a dish even better than a smoked meat burger, I'll give you a super VIP status at Dan Ding Si. From now on, you can just come to me for medical treatment without having to wait in line!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Lu nodded repeatedly with a delighted expression.

"It's quite impressive that a simple braised tofu dish could be compared to Bai Lu's favorite smoked meat burger. It seems that you have considerable skill in cooking."

Yan Cui nodded in approval from the side.

At the same time, I couldn't help but sigh that so many dishes in my restaurant were outshone by such a plate of fried tofu.

"It's not that it's particularly delicious, it just happened to hit Miss Tingyun's weak spot."

Stephen Chow chuckled and explained.

"Hehe, young man, you still say you're not interested in Miss Tingyun? Even I, who have known her for so long, don't know her preferences, yet you've figured it out in such a short time."

Yan Cui raised an eyebrow at Zhou Xingxing and whispered.

Stephen Chow scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, thinking, "Goodness, you're just letting your imagination run wild, aren't you?"

"Thank you for your hospitality. I never expected you to have such skills. It has truly broadened my horizons."

Tingyun elegantly wiped her mouth. The plate of fried tofu in front of her had disappeared without her noticing, leaving only a few drops of braising sauce as proof that it had ever existed.

"It's good that Miss Tingyun has a good appetite. Call me again if you want to eat next time."

Stephen Chow smiled and nodded, proving that no fox could escape the "fried tofu law," not even a fox-human.

"I recently returned to Luofu, and it's been a long time since I've had such delicious food. I'm afraid I can never repay your kindness!"

Tingyun smiled slightly, her beautiful eyelashes trembling slightly, adding a touch of charm compared to her previous standard smile when greeting guests.

All I can say is, he truly lives up to his reputation as a fox.

"There's no need for Miss Tingyun to repay me. I only hope that if Miss Tingyun tries to capture me again in the future, she will remember the kindness she showed me today."

"My benefactor is too kind. It was our first meeting during a sensitive time, and as a frail woman, it was inevitable that I would be somewhat wary."

Tingyun said this, but there was a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Young man, Miss Tingyun has been so direct, why are you beating around the bush? Why don't you just say you'll repay her with your body?"

Yan Cui glanced at Ting Yun and then at Zhou Xingxing, unable to bear seeing the two of them trying to dodge the question, and spoke bluntly.

"Huh? What? You'll offer yourself in return!?"

Bai Lu, standing to the side, was shocked. How could he have offered himself to her? Just because of a plate of fried tofu?

If he makes something even tastier than a smoked meat burger, wouldn't I have to offer myself to him?

As she thought about it, Bai Lu covered her face, which turned bright red.

"Yan Cui, you still can't shake your habit of gossiping in front of people... If a delicious meal could easily win me over, then this young lady would be far too unreserved."

Tingyun shook his head helplessly upon hearing this.

"Hey...we martial artists are just so outspoken. Even though I've switched to being a chef now, I can't change that habit anytime soon."

Yan Cui laughed it off.

"It seems Miss Tingyun has quite high standards."

"Of course, I travel far and wide as a merchant. I've certainly encountered many outstanding individuals, so my benefactor still has much to learn and strive for improvement."

Tingyun chuckled lightly, her tone full of teasing.

Upon hearing this, Yan Cui couldn't help but mutter again.

Sure enough, there is something fishy!

“My benefactor, it’s getting late. Please rest well today. Tomorrow, I will lead you to search for clues about the Star Core Hunter.”

Tingyun stood up and looked up at the sky.

The sun had already set behind the mountains, and the number of people in Jinren Alley gradually increased.

"Oh dear! It's already so late! If I don't get back to the Pill Refining Division soon, I'm afraid we'll be discovered! I'm off! Bye-bye!"

Bai Lu then remembered, quickly said hello, and ran off in a flash.

"Lady Bailu has it tough too, having to think of ways to sneak out of the Pill Refining Department every day."

Watching Bai Lu's departing figure, Ting Yun smiled.

"If you have time next time, you can ask your benefactor to try Lady Bailu's massage. Lady Bailu's hands are small and very comfortable."

"Is that really true? I'm looking forward to it!"

These words piqued Stephen Chow's interest; a massage from a little dragon man must feel amazing.

"Then I'll take my leave now."

"Okay, be careful on the road."

Tingyun then left.

Stephen Chow looked up at the sky and pointed at Ting Yun's almost disappeared figure.

The treasure, high in the sky, shook its head and then followed.

"Well done, it would be nice if we could keep up the act forever."

Zhou Xingxing shook his head and turned to walk towards Yichen Inn.

As soon as I arrived at the inn, I saw the three best friends sitting at the entrance drinking beverages.

Bronya was holding a bottle of juice, March 7th was holding a glass of lemonade, and Qiong was holding a bottle of mineral water.

"Xing, you're back."

Bronya was the first to see Stephen Chow and waved.

"Well, I'm back."

Zhou Xingxing nodded.

"Why are you so late? Where did you go?"

Qiong, holding a bottle of mineral water, gulped it down while asking a question.

"I went to Jinren Alley for a stroll, and then I ran into that Little Dragon Girl again, and got a smoked meat burger from her for free."

Stephen Chow chuckled, simplified the process, and summarized it in one sentence.

"Ah, it's that cute but naughty kid. You got a freebie! It's a pity I wasn't here, otherwise I would have gotten two for free."

Upon hearing this, Qiong said with some regret.

"Speaking of which, when we went out today, some people from the Dan Ding Division asked us about this little girl."

On March 7th, I thought back to when I thought the little girl had gotten lost, but now it seems that's not the case.

"Oh, I guess they're going to take her back."

"Arrest? Why arrest that little girl?"

Bronya asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I know, it must be because it's too bearish!"

Qiong immediately answered.

"Unfortunately, you answered incorrectly, because the person in question is a dragon lord from the Vidyadhara clan who secretly ran away to play."

"Dragon Lord? That sounds incredibly powerful."

The three nodded, seemingly confused but impressed.

Would you like a beverage instead?

Bronya noticed that Stephen Chow had nothing in his hands and asked him kindly.

"Sure, is there any more?"

"No, we bought some from the vending machine when we got back, but..."

Bronya was just about to say that she could try mine, and that it tasted pretty good.

Then we saw Qiong pull Zhou Xingxing down to sit.

"Let me tell you, this is the best-tasting mineral water I've ever had!"

How good can mineral water taste?

Stephen Chow was puzzled. At most, Farmer's Three Fists might be a little sweet, but how could it be any better?

"You won't believe me if I tell you, just try it."

As she spoke, Qiong shoved the bottle opening directly to Stephen Chow's lips.

Bronya, upon seeing this, immediately felt embarrassed to speak and could only sigh inwardly, secretly making plans in her mind.

"It seems like finding opportunities to be alone is the best option..."

"Ugh...can you please not be so rough?"

Stephen Chow, with the bottle shoved into his mouth, spoke incoherently.

"Stop talking nonsense, bottoms up! Experts say that drinking eight glasses of water a day is the healthiest way to live!"

Qiong didn't care at all, simply stood the bottle upright, and then made Zhou Xingxing drink the whole half bottle.

After finishing his drink, Stephen Chow licked his lips.

Hey, I have to say, this mineral water is delicious. It has a unique flavor that's hard to describe, but it tastes really good.

"What kind of mineral water is this? Let me see."

Stephen Chow picked up the bottle and saw that it clearly read "Linyuan Ice Spring".

Huh? Isn't this that creepy stuff that tastes like mineral water but has more calories than milk tea?

"Okay, you've finished my bottled water, so you have to buy me a case."

Seeing that the bottle was empty, Qiong spoke to Zhou Xingxing with a straight face.

"?"

Stephen Chow slowly typed out a question mark. Goodness, so that's what he was planning!