"VIP."
"Thank you for your patronage."
Ye Cheng's molars were grinding so hard they threatened to shatter.
He had given up a full fifteen elemental crystal fragments, twenty units of gold, fifty units of silver, copper, iron, and stone, as well as a staggering four hundred and fifty units of wood.
For anyone else, these resources would have been incredibly difficult to procure.
Chen Yu's eyes were filled with a smile.
He knew it all along; Ye Cheng was bound to be a generous lamb.
Seeing him in his mage's robe, with the fox-girl companion by his side, Chen Yu absolutely refused to believe that he wasn't harboring some savings.
He'd squeezed him just a little.
And sure enough.
The plump sheep hadn't disappointed.
Including the obsidian he had exchanged for two portions of roasted meat at the beginning, he had made quite a haul.
It was just a pity—
That he hadn't managed to get any other obsidian from Ye Cheng.
There was no need to doubt this matter.
Ye Cheng definitely had other obsidian on him, and it was absolutely impossible that he only had one, as he claimed.
Cast a long line, catch a big fish.
There would be a time to squeeze him again in the future.
With a slight smile.
Chen Yu again placed five portions of roasted meat into Ahri's wooden basin with a clatter.
"Ya?"
Ahri, who was gnawing on a piece of roasted meat, looked up in surprise.
"Here are five more for you, just in case you don't have enough." kanδん
At that moment, Chen Yu's image in Ahri's eyes instantly became much more imposing. 看書溂
He exuded an aura of humanity. 看書喇
This...
Was this an angel?
Ahri tilted her little head, her eyes shining as she looked at Chen Yu.
She felt like being with him would be wonderful.
"Ahri."
Noticing the unusual look in Ahri's eyes as she gazed at Chen Yu, Ye Cheng quickly called out softly.
"Ah, I'm coming." Ahri, holding the wooden basin, ran over. Ye Cheng couldn't help but swallow as he smelled the roasted meat and whispered, "Let's go."
"We're leaving already?"
Ahri's eyes held a hint of confusion.
Could they not leave?
If they didn't leave now, she felt like Chen Yu was going to spirit her away.
Ye Cheng couldn't say that.
Before signing a spiritual contract, they were free and possessed the right to self-determination.
Even after signing a contract.
Spiritual beasts could still dissolve the contract.
He was still in his probationary period, and he had to maintain his image in the best possible state.
"Yes, it's getting late, and Mr. Chen Yu needs his rest. We should be going," Ye Cheng said with a gentle smile.
"But..."
Ahri suddenly tilted her head and blinked.
"Didn't we come to dig for treasure?"
Ye Cheng: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ
My ancestral spirits.
Could you please stop talking?
You're about to reveal all my hidden assets.
Are you a spy sent by the other side?
Ye Cheng felt like he was going to vomit blood.
Upon arriving here, he had already been tricked out of obsidian by Ahri, then he had diligently bought over sixty portions of roasted meat from Chen Yu, and now he had even blurted out the matter of the treasure.
This truly was a good spiritual beast.
So helpful.
Ye Cheng coughed lightly to remind Ahri not to speak carelessly.
He also glanced subtly at Chen Yu.
"Is Honorable Guest Ye leaving?" Chen Yu asked with a composed smile. "Honorable Guest Ye, it is our honor that you have become a VIP of our Daddy's Restaurant. Please take your points card."
Chen Yu extended his hand and patted Ye Cheng's palm.
Huh?
Points card?
Ye Cheng looked down at his empty hand.
Where is it?
May I ask where the card is!
"This card, you must keep it well," Chen Yu said with a serious expression. "This card is condensed from the five elements and is extremely expensive to produce. This card alone is worth over fifty thousand in water."
Ye Cheng looked utterly bewildered.
What was he talking about?
He hadn't seen any card at all.
Elemental card?
Lying with his eyes wide open.
"Honorable Guest Ye, can't you see it?" Chen Yu asked with feigned surprise. "That's unlikely. I see Honorable Guest Ye as a dragon among men. Could it be that you don't have any magical talent?"
What?
How did this get related to magic elements again?
"This card of ours is condensed from magical elements. Those without magical aptitude cannot see it. I believe Honorable Guest Ye should be able to see it, right?"
"Ahri, can you see it?"
Chen Yu nudged Ahri with his chin.
Ahri, holding the wooden basin, bit her lip.
To be honest.
She really couldn't see anything.
But upon hearing that one needed magical talent to see it, she felt a little unwilling to admit defeat. So, biting her lip, she stared at Ye Cheng's hand for a long time and then exclaimed as if she had just realized something.
"I see it. It's a round disc."
Chen Yu's eyes widened in astonishment.
This girl...
Such perfect cooperation!
Actually, Chen Yu's original intention was that.
Ye Cheng appeared to be an extremely arrogant person. Even if such people concealed themselves well, it would still be evident in some of their expressions and body language.
Chen Yu had taken forensic psychology as an elective out of boredom at university.
He had also read many psychology books.
With someone like Ye Cheng, he could figure out about seventy to eighty percent at a glance.
Given his arrogance, he would never admit to being incapable in any aspect. In the end, even if he couldn't see it, he would still claim to see it.
Who would have thought—
Ahri had directly provided perfect cooperation.
This girl was clearly meant to follow him. How could she run off with Ye Cheng?
Chen Yu suppressed his laughter and remained silent.
Ahri, with her head tilted, bit her lip and asked softly.
"Right?
"Yes, that's right." Chen Yu clapped his hands and nodded vigorously. "It's a round disc. It seems Ahri does have magical talent."
"Hehe, I'm combat-type, so I don't really have much magical talent."
Ahri smiled shyly and said.
"It's just that I think I can vaguely see a round disc, much like this roasted meat in the basin."
Ye Cheng: ???
Are you sure you're not just having illusions from eating too much roasted meat?
Don't mess with me.
Why does Ahri really feel like she's on Chen Yu's side?
Didn't he say it was a card?
How did it turn into a round disc?
But Ahri is a very pure-hearted spiritual beast. She shouldn't lie.
Could it be—
That it really is on his hand?
"Honorable Guest Ye?"
Chen Yu asked again. Ye Cheng coughed lightly and smiled.
"I see it. Isn't it an elemental card?" Ye Cheng shrugged and nonchalantly moved his fingers. "What can this card be used for?"
Pfft!
Chen Yu struggled to hold back his laughter.
Just as he expected.
"This card..." Chen Yu felt he couldn't hold it in any longer. He stopped mid-sentence, turned around, and grinned, trying his best not to make a sound, rubbing his face with his hands.
After calming his mind, Chen Yu turned back again.
"This card currently has 200 points. In the future, our restaurant will be launching a point redemption event for grand prizes. We will contact Mr. Ye Cheng when the event begins."
"Okay, I understand."
"Honorable Guest Ye, you must keep the card safe. This card is very valuable. If you encounter a wandering merchant, they would be willing to pay fifty thousand for it."
"Just this card?"
Ye Cheng looked down at his empty hand.
"What do you think, Honorable Guest Ye? I saw that you seemed kind, and Ahri is adorable. Otherwise, you wouldn't be able to get a VIP card without spending over a hundred thousand at our restaurant. Since we hit it off so well, I gave it to you exceptionally."
"You absolutely must not sell it. This is proof of our friendship."
Chen Yu let out a long sigh and patted Ye Cheng heavily on the shoulder.
"Promise me you'll take good care of it, okay?"