However, Cao Rang quickly understood that this wasn't important.
A month ago, Cao Rang had received instructions from Qi Poxiao. If the situation allowed, he could extend some goodwill towards Qi Han from Shrek.
Therefore, upon hearing this, Cao Rang didn't directly refuse but pondered for a moment.
"What is Boss Qi going to do in Star Luo City?" Cao Rang casually inquired.
"Boss is going to open a new shop in Star Luo City and will return to Shrek City after some time. So, during this period, the shop here will be temporarily closed," Fu Ya explained. This was the information she needed to inform every customer.
"Oh?" Cao Rang's eyes lit up. If the shop here was closed temporarily, then the other side could be open. This was good news for him, as he was worried about not being able to enjoy Boss Qi's cooking in Star Luo City.
"Sure, tell Boss Qi that he can wait for us at the main gate of Shrek Academy at 8 a.m. tomorrow. We'll leave together," realizing that this matter wouldn't harm Shrek, and it was an excellent opportunity to show goodwill, Cao Rang readily agreed.
"Great!" Seeing the dean's agreement, Fu Ya smiled and, after recording Cao Rang's ordered dishes, quickly ran to the kitchen. "Boss, Dean Cao agreed. You just need to be at the main gate of Shrek Academy at 8 a.m. tomorrow to meet us."
Agreed?
Qi Han, with a slight pause in his work, walked out of the kitchen and approached Cao Rang, "Dean Cao, thank you."
Cao Rang waved his hand with a smile, "No problem, just a small favor. The members of our academy's competition team have frequently patronized your restaurant. They will surely welcome Boss Qi to join us."
"What do you mean join us?" Yue Lengxin walked into Small Shop and happened to hear the last sentence from Cao Rang. Unable to help herself, she asked.
"Boss Qi plans to open a shop in Star Luo City. He'll temporarily close this side for a while and join us for the journey tomorrow," Cao Rang explained.
"Oh?" Yue Lengxin's face looked a bit strange. In this way, she could eat Boss's dishes even in Star Luo City?
Happy!
However, Yue Lengxin's brows slightly furrowed, "Does that mean Boss Qi won't return to the Small Shop in Shrek City?"
This wouldn't do; she wouldn't be able to enjoy Boss's cooking if he didn't return.
"I don't know about that." Cao Rang shook his head, "You can ask Fu Ya. She should know more about this."
Soon, Fu Ya came over to take orders and, at the same time, explained to Yue Lengxin about Qi Han's trip to Star Luo City. Yue Lengxin nodded in relief.
So, it seemed that Boss Qi would only open a shop there during the Spirit Battle Tournament, and he would probably return after the competition. It matched perfectly with the schedule of the Shrek representative team.
This meant that she could enjoy Boss Qi's cooking anytime. Was there anything happier than this?
Soon, the dishes Cao Rang ordered were brought to the table, followed by Yue Lengxin's order, personally served by Qi Han.
Fu Ya had become accustomed to this routine. When it was Yue Lengxin's turn, she would smoothly give Qi Han the opportunity to deliver the dish. Qi Han's behavior was quite obvious, perhaps only he thought he was hiding it well.
"This is the Xiaolongbaos and smashed cucumber, please enjoy," Qi Han said, placing the steamer and plate in front of Yue Lengxin before turning away.
Cao Rang sat across from Yue Lengxin, a strange smile appearing on his face.
This Boss Qi's methods of pursuing girls were interesting.
Being young was indeed a good thing.
While Yue Lengxin seemed composed on the surface, there was a hint of complexity in her heart.
She wasn't foolish. Initially, she could attribute it to coincidence, but every time she ordered, Qi Han personally delivered the food. She could easily see through his intentions.
However, it was different from the guys in the inner courtyard who openly pursued her. On one hand, Qi Han didn't openly pursue her, making it awkward for her to directly reject him. On the other hand, Yue Lengxin had to admit that she couldn't resist the temptation of Qi Han's delicious food.
If this guy had a higher level of strength, she might have genuinely fallen for him. But for now, it was better to forget about it.
Although she couldn't sense Qi Han's specific Spirit power level for some reason, it seemed to be around the second or third ring, making him somewhat distant from her.
She had said before that her future ideal partner must have exceptional culinary skills and be stronger than her.
Hmm, it would be even better if he were a bit more handsome!
Glancing at Qi Han's busy figure in the kitchen, Yue Lengxin suddenly fell silent.
This guy seemed quite handsome?
And except for his strength, everything else met the criteria?
Ah, so annoying, she didn't want to think about it!
Just eat!
Looking at the Xiaolongbao in front of her, Yue Lengxin picked one up and began to savor it.
After a night of business, Qi Han watched the three girls leave Small Shop.
They wouldn't be able to see the Boss for a while now. While Ying Shuang and Ji Yunruo felt a bit reluctant, Fu Ya, having the same schedule as Qi Han, didn't feel much.
After consoling the two girls with mixed feelings, Qi Han assured them he would return as soon as possible. Only then did Ying Shuang and Ji Yunruo leave with peace of mind.
After closing the door, he went to the room on the second floor of Small Shop and quickly fell into a deep sleep. When he woke up again, it was the next morning.
Qi Han packed some daily necessities and all the gold tickets into the system space. After a moment of hesitation, he took out a set of clothes and packed them on his shoulder.
It wouldn't be appropriate to show up empty-handed.
He wrote a note on the bulletin board at the entrance, informing everyone about his temporary absence and promising at least four new dishes upon his return. This was just to alleviate the dissatisfaction of his customers, imagining how unhappy they would be with his prolonged absence.
Qi Han arrived at the meeting point ahead of schedule and soon saw the Shrek Academy team preparing to depart. Cao Rang and Yue Lengxin were at the front of the team, followed by a line of participants.
Qi Han recognized many familiar faces among the participants, mostly customers from the inner and outer courtyard of Shrek Academy. They greeted Qi Han warmly upon seeing him, already aware of the news that Qi Han would be joining the team.
When Qi Han saw the horses they were riding, his expression changed slightly.
Impressive, indeed, Shrek Academy. Instead of Red Blood Foals, they were riding pure-blooded Blood Red Unicorns, and judging by the color of the unicorn's horn, they seemed to be hundred-year-level Blood Red Unicorns.
Beside Fu Ya, there was an unmounted horse, evidently prepared for Qi Han.
Looking at the majestic unicorns, Qi Han couldn't help but be impressed.
"Boss, this is a hundred-year Blood Red Unicorn. How about I get you a Red Blood Foal instead?" Fu Ya asked, showing a hint of worry.
The Blood Red Unicorn is, after all, a Spirit beast, and Fu Ya was worried about Qi Han getting injured.
"No need, this one will do."
Qi Han's face showed a hint of curiosity. He had never ridden a pure-blooded Blood Red Unicorn before.
The Blood Red Unicorn was taller than the Red Blood Foal, but the height difference didn't matter much to a Spirit master. With a leap, Qi Han jumped onto the back of the Blood Red Unicorn.
"Neigh!" The Blood Red Unicorn was suddenly startled, leaping to try and throw Qi Han off its back.
Fu Ya's expression changed slightly, ready to intervene. However, she saw Qi Han firmly grasp the reins with one hand, while two purple Spirit rings slowly appeared in his other hand. He slammed his palm onto the back of the Blood Red Unicorn.
"Quiet!"
Sensing the aura of the thousand-year Spirit rings, the hundred-year Blood Red Unicorn trembled suddenly and immediately became docile, no longer daring to resist.
The scene fell into an unexpected silence.
Seeing Qi Han's two thousand-year Spirit rings, the onlookers were momentarily at a loss for words.
Should they say he's strong? He only has the strength of a second ring Spirit master.
Should they say he's weak? Have you ever seen a second ring Spirit master with two thousand-year Spirit rings?
Cao Rang squinted his eyes slightly.
The first and second Spirit rings are both a thousand years?
Is it a twin martial Spirit?
But those with twin martial Spirits have high talent, and it's impossible for them to have only second ring strength in their twenties, right?
Or, is it some kind of method to disguise the Spirit rings?
Cao Rang suddenly became uncertain.
In fact, preparing the Blood Red Unicorn for Qi Han was Cao Rang's small test. Although it was only the lowest-level hundred-year Spirit beast, it was still a hundred-year Spirit beast. To make the Blood Red Unicorn submit, there was only one way.
Tame it.
Of course, if Qi Han couldn't tame the Blood Red Unicorn, Cao Rang would intervene promptly and find other ways to let Qi Han join them.
Qi Han's response, however, caught Cao Rang off guard.
Yue Lengxin's face remained calm, but there was a sudden trace of excitement in her heart.
Was she happy because Qi Han's strength was too weak?
Or was she happy because Qi Han didn't seem as weak as he appeared?
She didn't know herself.
But she suddenly felt that Qi Han seemed not so simple.
For this chef with extraordinary culinary skills, Yue Lengxin couldn't help but have a bit more curiosity.
Taming the Blood Red Unicorn was just a minor incident. Qi Han, accompanying the Shrek Academy team, soon left Shrek City and headed towards Star Luo City.
Shrek City was located at the border between the two major empires, and Star Luo City was not far from the border.
It was said that the Star Luo Empire revered strength. In the past, a certain emperor of the Star Luo Empire had said, "The imperial capital should guard the border," and in the cheers and admiration of the people, moved Star Luo City to its current location.
It was somewhat similar to the phrase from the past, "The emperor guards the country's gates, the king dies defending the altar."
As a result, the straight-line distance from Shrek City to Star Luo City was roughly only a few thousand miles, and the Blood Red Unicorn's running speed surpassed that of the Red Blood Foal, taking only half a day to arrive.
After half a day of travel, Qi Han looked into the distance and soon saw the grand and majestic giant city built on a high slope.
Star Luo City, here we come!
(End of Volume 1: Shrek City Has a Shop, and the beginning of Volume 2: Blood and Fire in Star Luo City)
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