Chapter 101
This morning is very warm. Opening my eyes I find we’ve all fallen asleep in the lounge watching movies.
Frozen is on repeat, Lala and the twins are being cuddled like stuffed animals by the High River Sect girls and there are Forbidden Treasure Sect cultivators sleeping everywhere.
Gently shaking Hui’Jin awake under my arm we head for the dining hall, finding Sect Master Becky holding a cup of coffee staring at the buffet.
"How did the servants know?" She motions towards the buffet.
"That’s nothing, sit at a table." I instruct her, finding a seat myself.
The Bunny Golems fade into being, gathering trays of food and serving us all.
"It’s a magical spell. It creates food you’re likely to want. The Golems are a special addition for this floor, but your new quarters will have an identical dining hall. The stones your Sect recovers will help power it all.
"Now that’s true luxury." She sighs. "You’re too good to us, I’m afraid I won’t be able to cover the favor when it comes due."
"This is only a minor favor. Most of it is a city service. But I have a suggestion. As a unique facility in Arcana that speaks to cultivators of status and a certain taste, you’re in a perfect position to serve as power brokers." I suggest with a sly smile I am certain looks odd on my face, made even more youthful looking with the recent breakthrough to the Condensation Realm.
"What I suggest is keeping two suites unbooked and a private table empty all the time. When the truly powerful or wealthy want to flex their might with a last minute reservation you’ll be able to accommodate, for a price."
"Genius. I was only thinking of the sect and our survival. Keeping an empty spot to exchange for favors is an amazing plan. We never really let people stay in the sect before, only held parties to garner donations."