Su Luo, having found a friend, and such a generous handsome guy at that, certainly wouldn't be stingy.
Jiang Muxue nodded elegantly and said to the waiter, "One Jade Belt Shrimp, Flower Brocade Mandarin Fish, Three Treasures Stuffed Tofu, Drunken Pork Ribs, Lychee Pork... Oh, and the signature dishes here are absolutely superb! Miss Su, you must try their Braised Crispy Pork, Stir-fried Eel with Shrimp, and Butterfly Sea… "
Su Luo's mouth watered, and just as she was about to anticipate a delicious feast, she suddenly felt someone staring at her.
Li Tianjue!
Even though he hadn't removed his mask, Su Luo could still feel the sharpness of his gaze.
Su Luo immediately reacted.
Oh no, how much would such a feast cost?
"Haha… uh, isn't this too much food? Young Master Jiang, the three of us probably won't be able to finish it, it would be such a waste…" Su Luo quickly said to the waiter, "That's enough, enough, no need for the rest. Take away two from what we ordered earlier!"
What a plight. Although she had just obtained ten million spirit coins, none of them belonged to her.
She was impoverished to an appalling degree!
Jiang Muxue, however, was completely unconcerned and continued to smile gently and affably, "It's nothing. The dishes at this restaurant taste great, it's good to order more to try. I'll treat this meal, Miss Su, please don't be so polite with me."
"Ahahaha… How could I possibly accept? Young Master Jiang is truly too hospitable."
Su Luo then began to smile, and added, "Guard Li, can you take off your mask now? How else are we supposed to eat."
There was no one else in the private room, so Li Tianjue finally removed his mask.
Upon seeing Li Tianjue's appearance, Jiang Muxue's eyes lit up, "So Guard Li is so handsome, and his skills are so formidable, truly rare!"
Su Luo said with a grin, "Of course. Otherwise, why would I choose him as my guard? Guard Li, you worked hard protecting me just now. Eat more later, consider it a reward from me."
Hahaha, while this man didn't want to reveal his identity, she could take advantage of him a bit more.
Li Tianjue remained silent, only glancing at Su Luo.
He would deal with her later.
Soon, a large table laden with delicious delicacies was served. The three of them began to eat, and indeed, every dish tasted excellent.
Su Luo ate to her heart's content and found Jiang Muxue even more agreeable.
Such a dashing and elegant handsome man, sincere, hospitable, only a little naive, easily deceived. If she hadn't happened to pick up the mission, she feared he might have been sold and still been helping count the money!
"Where does Miss Su live? Perhaps I can escort you back later?" Jiang Muxue offered enthusiastically.
"No need, we have other matters to attend to."
Before Su Luo could speak, Li Tianjue had already refused.
Jiang Muxue wasn't offended at all, chuckling, "I mean no harm, Miss Su. If you have anything you need help with, I can also assist, as thanks for your help just now."
Su Luo glanced at Li Tianjue, her heart stirring, and said, "Young Master Jiang, are you also from the Northern Underworld Empire? Are you familiar with the capital city? Are there any places where one can make a fortune?"
Even though she had received ten million spirit coins from Jiang Muxue, her grand plan to make money had not yet succeeded.
She hadn't asked Li Tianjue; if he had other methods, the Resource Hall's treasury wouldn't be so empty.
Jiang Muxue seemed to understand something.
Miss Su, such a beautiful girl, and so kind, working hard at such a young age just to make a living, it must be tiring.
"Speaking of places to make a fortune, Yu Xu City is full of them, but whether one can earn money depends on their skill," Jiang Muxue expounded, saying, "The most common are the various gambling houses, like Ruyi Pavilion, Cai Qi Dong Lai, Fu Qi Bao Zhai, and so on. Some people become rich overnight, but others are left penniless."
"There's also the Sky Dome Beast Arena. As long as you have a powerful spirit pet, you can earn millions of spirit coins in a single match, incredibly easy."
"And then there's the Spiritual Treasure Street in the west of the city, where you can find all sorts of magical artifacts, sacred artifacts, gems, lost medicinal recipes, ancient cultivation manuals, and more… but with a mix of genuine and fake items, you need a good eye to recognize the real ones. Even if you don't want them yourself, reselling them can bring in tens of millions!"
Upon hearing this, Su Luo's eyes lit up, and her chopsticks stopped moving, "Spiritual Treasure Street? That sounds promising!"
Wouldn't her Divine Eye Mirror be perfect for this?
Su Luo smiled, "Alright then, we'll go take a look at Spiritual Treasure Street later."
Jiang Muxue nodded, glanced at Su Luo's pretty and lively face, and said with a serious expression, "Well, I'll accompany Miss Su there later. I'm familiar with the place, so it'll be convenient for Miss Su to find what she's looking for."
Su Luo beamed, "Then thank you very much."
Her radiant smile and clear eyes caused Jiang Muxue to pause, then quickly lower his head.
Li Tianjue's expression seemed to grow colder, and he put his mask back on.
Half an hour later, the three arrived at Spiritual Treasure Street.
This street was originally called Green Water Long Street, named so because it was near the city moat, with its clear waters rippling year-round. However, it gradually evolved into a place for trading spiritual treasures. All sorts of genuine and fake items appeared one after another, attracting many people to try their luck at finding bargains, making it one of the liveliest places in Yu Xu City.
Not only were there various shops lining both sides of the main street, but there were also many small stalls set up along the street. Although somewhat chaotic, it was bustling with activity. Countless cultivators came and went, and the scent of potential wealth wafted towards Su Luo, making her heart itch.
"What is Miss Su looking for?"
Jiang Muxue assumed Su Luo was indeed an appraiser and wanted to help her even more.
Su Luo walked along, looking and casually saying, "Anything is fine, as long as it's good and cheap."
Jiang Muxue pointed to a shop ahead, "This 'Mysterious Stone Hall' has a good reputation, specializing in all sorts of ores, many of which are excavated from ancient mining areas. Shall we go inside and take a look?"
The three entered the luxuriously decorated shop, and a waiter immediately came to greet them and introduce the goods enthusiastically.
However, Su Luo felt that the waiter was looking at her like a fat sheep.
Without listening to his introduction, Su Luo walked around the lobby herself, activating her Divine Eye Mirror to scan each counter. Soon, she pointed to several mineral stones and said, "This one, take it out and show me. And this, this, and this one, take them all out…"
Across thirty-odd display cabinets, she picked out seven mineral stones in total.
"I'll take all of these. Calculate how much they cost," she asked.
Jiang Muxue was surprised by how quickly she identified them.
How did Miss Su appraise them? Did she know just by looking? Was it that miraculous?
Li Tianjue directly stopped her and whispered, "Why are you buying so many? These mineral stones are very expensive."
Su Luo didn't explain much and gave him a bright, sparkling glance, "Don't worry, I'll show you how I make money in a moment."
The waiter, thinking they had found a major customer, calculated with a beaming smile and said, "Miss, these mineral stones are all new arrivals from last night. You truly have a discerning eye! This piece is from Mining Area Number Three, it's a bit pricier, costing two hundred and twenty thousand spirit coins. The total comes to five hundred and twenty-eight thousand four hundred. We'll round it down to five hundred and twenty thousand for you."
After some haggling, Su Luo ultimately purchased the seven mineral stones for thirty-five thousand.
Seeing her pay without hesitation, as generously as a nouveau riche, and completely ignoring his advice, Li Tianjue took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to stop her.
Let her be willful and foolish.
After all, the Resource Hall was now under her management. Once she squandered the money in a flash, she shouldn't come crying to him again.