Global Lords: Me and My Calabash Kiddos

Liyue and Qixin just randomly ordered a few dishes, there were so many that the table couldn’t hold them all.

Total cost, eight thousand Celestial Dao Coins.

They had to pay a deposit of four thousand Celestial Dao Coins first, plus a five hundred Celestial Dao Coin deposit for the tableware.

The owner of the Lishui Hunan Restaurant saw a huge business opportunity, and immediately ordered his staff to prepare fresh vegetables and meats.

Slaughter chicken, kill fish!

The owner was truly devoted to his restaurant; all the ingredients were top quality.

When he saw the customer’s ID, he was shocked.

Wealthiest in the World!

Eleven Venus.

This really is Wealthiest in the World himself!

Oh my god, Wealthiest in the World is eating at my restaurant?

He could brag about this in the local channel for three whole years!

Wealthiest in the World is the most famous among the lords; if he was on Earth, even the world’s richest man wouldn’t be nearly as awe-inspiring.

"Boss Wealthiest in the World, it’s a huge honor to have you dine at my humble restaurant! For this meal, I won’t charge you any fee. Once the dishes are served, I’ll refund your Celestial Dao Coins—just hoping you’ll give us a follow!"

The restaurant owner sent a message to Yi Tian via the trading channel.

This trading channel is usually for lords to tell owners to go light on the salt or peppers and such.

It can also be used for interaction between customer and owner.

"Sure! I can give you a follow. As long as the food tastes good, I’ll be a regular."

Yi Tian wasn’t tempted by just a few thousand Celestial Dao Coins, but out of Huaxia solidarity.

Yi Tian knew, just one follow from him and the Lishui Hunan Restaurant owner could boldly promote: Visited and followed by Wealthiest in the World, serving top-notch cuisine...

Next thing you know, the place would be packed with guests. You’d have to wait in line to order.

Because guests can find Wealthiest in the World in the restaurant’s follow list.

With the rank of Eleven-star Merchant, Wealthiest in the World would be right at the top of the follow list.

"Boss Wealthiest in the World, do you have any special requirements for the dishes?" The owner asked excitedly.

"No special requests, just make them as normal."

Yi Tian replied, Little Kiddo can handle spicy food.

With Wealthiest in the World’s promise, the owner got to work, determined to do his absolute best.

It’s different from Earth.

With over a hundred three-dimensional points, the owner’s knife skills were insane.

His boosted Essence, Qi, and Spirit greatly elevated his culinary skills.

Even in terms of efficiency, four Earth chefs couldn’t match a single owner here.

Besides, the owner found two indigenous helpers who were also skilled cooks.

He dreamed of making his restaurant bigger and stronger, so living creatures from across the cosmos could all try Hunan cuisine.

After ten minutes, eight dishes were sent over at once.

Then, every minute, another dish arrived.

Little Kiddo couldn’t wait—just started digging in.

Little White and Little Moon caught a whiff and came running over; Yi Tian gave them some of the dishes Little Kiddo had already tried.

One meal later, all the Little Kiddos had round, stuffed bellies.

Each one was covered in oily grime.

So delicious, even better than what Dad makes.

Yi Tian internally praised the owner’s cooking—it was even tastier than all the Hunan food he’d had on Earth.

There were two reasons for this: First, the ingredients from the Celestial Dao World were superior to those on Earth.

The veggies grown in the red soil were packed with spiritual vitality from the Celestial Dao World.

The meats were all from ferocious beasts, and even chicken, duck, fish were miles apart.

The second reason was that once chefs arrived in the Celestial Dao World, their cooking skills leveled up as their cultivation improved.

Once finished, Yi Tian fulfilled his promise and followed the Lishui Hunan Restaurant.

After the tableware was sent back, it meant Yi Tian’s order was complete.

The owner didn’t charge for the dishes and fully refunded the deposit.

Yi Tian didn’t even get a chance to refuse; all the store system rules were designed to protect merchant interests, so most of the initiative stayed with the merchant.

The seven Little Kiddos were all dragged upstairs by Liyue and Qixin for a good wash.

Eating with your hands is not a great habit. There were chopsticks, but after a few tries, they just tossed them aside...

Back to the Store System homepage.

All kinds of shops—already dazzlingly diverse.

For example, restaurants compete for business by offering package deals.

Monthly breakfast subscriptions: Just pay the deposit, and for a whole month, breakfast is delivered sharp at seven every morning. Super convenient for lords.

There were similar packages for lunch and dinner.

It’s all for retaining customers. Merchants made it clear up front: If Celestial Dao Fortune or Celestial Dao Misfortune strikes, service is paused for now.

Every lord gets this, no issues.

As Yi Tian browsed various shops, he suddenly spotted a strange storefront.

Ninth Shop!

Specializes in buying and selling the top rare treasures from the Celestial Dao World.

Does not accept Celestial Dao Coins, only barters goods for goods.

This sort of shop is like the second floor of the personal auction house, but with some differences.

Curious, Yi Tian clicked into the shop.

"Shop entry permission required: Info must sync with the auction house; only merchants above Five-star may enter."

"Lord info synced: Five-star Merchant, entry allowed."

Celestial Dao Stone prompt.

"Welcome to the Ninth Shop!"

The shop’s greeting was delivered in a cold female voice, in Celestial Dao Language.

Inside, Yi Tian found all kinds of great stuff.

High-level blueprints not found at the auction, plus rare treasures and S-level Divine Weapons that only show up in King’s Treasure Chests and among Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

There were pills available too, but only B-level ones, not A-level.

Yi Tian was about to advance to A-level, so these pills were no use to him.

In addition, Yi Tian actually saw two Flame Beads and two Thunder Beads.

The owner of the Ninth Shop had apparently killed both Summer Beasts and Flame Beasts.

Yi Tian didn’t get how there could be two of each. The Flame Beads he understood, but according to Purple Phoenix Moon Dance, Thunder Beads were crazy rare.

Flame Beads are temporary-use beads, only cultivators of fire attribute spiritual power can consume them.

Thunder Beads are treasures for Body Refiners. For most Qi Refiners, eating a Thunder Bead does nothing.

Yi Tian looked around and found an S-level Talent Blood Pearl and a Fighting Mastery LV.5 Cultivation Bead.

Yi Tian knew that Skill Study Scrolls, Elemental Arcana Study Scrolls, and Skill Upgrade Scrolls weren’t tradable.

This was the first time he’d heard about "Skill Cultivation Beads."

Just who is this shop owner?

"Boss! What level of treasure do you need to trade for Thunder Beads and Flame Beads?"

Yi Tian requested to open a trade channel with the owner, and once the channel connected, he asked.

The owner’s ID was literally Nine, not a real name.

"Wealthiest in the World, you don’t have what I want. But you’ve got Enlightenment Tea—how much are you offering?"

Nine wasn’t surprised by Wealthiest in the World and replied straight up.

"The Flame and Thunder Beads have their limitations! Anyway, I don’t have much Enlightenment Tea, and I don’t plan to trade it." Yi Tian told Nine.

"The cosmos is so vast—there are tons of fire attribute cultivators, and Body Refiners are everywhere. No Enlightenment Tea? You can trade any other item of value. If I’m satisfied, I’ll trade with you." Nine knew Wealthiest in the World had an Enlightenment Tea Tree, but didn’t try to force the issue.

Rumor has it Wealthiest in the World owns an Enlightenment Tea Tree.

"Can I use Celestial Dao Coins to trade with you?" Yi Tian asked.

Yi Tian wasn’t short on cash; if money solves the problem, then it’s not a problem.

"This shop doesn’t accept Celestial Dao Coins! Nor gold, goods only for goods!" Nine replied, leaving no doubt.

"In the Celestial Dao World, so long as you’ve got Celestial Dao Coins, nothing’s impossible." Yi Tian groaned, reluctant to use his Enlightenment Tea in trade.

This Nine is such a stubborn blockhead, probably a robot or something...

Who knows how much Enlightenment Tea Nine actually wants?