Chapter 201: Qi Han's Intentions
"Really! Yay!" Before Ke Ke could react to what Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth was, Qin Yue had already jumped up happily.
Even Qin Yao, who was sitting down, showed a bit of joy in her eyes upon hearing Qi Han's words.
Ke Ke turned to the menu and quickly found the dish, realizing what it was.
Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth—wasn't that one of the two dishes priced at a thousand gold coins each that had been talked about so much recently? This…
Ke Ke's expression became extremely complicated.
A dish that cost a thousand gold coins.
A thousand gold coins were enough for many people to live a comfortable life, but now it was just the value of a single dish.
A dish he could never have imagined eating was now being offered as a work meal.
Seeing Qin Yue sitting next to Qin Yao, her slender legs swinging excitedly, Ke Ke hesitated briefly before sitting opposite the two girls.
"Um... did the boss make a mistake? Such an expensive dish... really for our work meal?" he hesitated, wanting to confirm.
Qin Yao smiled, glancing at her excited sister before explaining, "Usually, we wouldn't order Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth or the other dish, Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb, as a work meal because they are indeed very precious."
She paused, then continued, "Actually, my sister and I have only eaten Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth once. We've never even tried Fish Belly Stuffed with Lamb."
"The last time we had Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth was when it was first introduced, and the boss let us taste it. That was only five or six days ago. This time, he's probably celebrating your arrival at the restaurant," Qin Yao smiled, "So we're benefiting from your presence."
"Yeah, yeah! Did you know, Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth has special effects after eating it," Qin Yue added mysteriously, "Last time, after my sister and I ate it, our innate spirit power increased by one level, which means faster cultivation! By the way, what level is your innate spirit power?"
Ke Ke was suddenly stunned.
Innate... spirit power.
Innate spirit power... can be increased?
His body began to tremble slightly, his chest felt tight, and his heartbeat sounded like thunder in his ears.
If I don't have innate spirit power... will eating this dish allow me to become a spirit master?
This thought emerged in his mind and wouldn't go away.
Ke Ke didn't have innate spirit power, and he didn't even know what his martial spirit was.
In the Star Luo Empire, the Martial Spirit Hall was responsible for awakening martial spirits in children of appropriate age, registering them, and providing excellent conditions to recruit those with high talent for the empire.
Theoretically, the Martial Spirit Hall would awaken the martial spirits of all eligible children within the Star Luo Empire.
But there were always exceptions.
For instance, if the head of the local Martial Spirit Hall was an arrogant noble and the child to be awakened was a humble beggar.
Ke Ke was such an exception.
The arrogant head refused to awaken his martial spirit and even rudely drove him away.
If Ke Ke hadn't run fast, he might have been beaten up or end up dead.
The reason? He accidentally touched the noble's luxurious new clothes.
As a result, Ke Ke lost his chance to participate in the martial spirit awakening ceremony.
In this land, martial spirits are awakened at the age of six.
The awakening ceremony is merely a triggering event.
Without it, Ke Ke still awakened his martial spirit, but something went wrong.
He felt different, as if there was some special power lurking within him, but he couldn't identify his martial spirit or detect any spirit power within him.
This situation persisted until now, leaving him just a regular beggar with no chance or ability to find a solution.
So, when he heard that Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth could enhance innate spirit power, he became incredibly excited.
Could Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth solve my situation?
He didn't know, but he finally had a glimmer of hope.
"Ke Ke?" Qin Yue's voice brought Ke Ke back from his thoughts, and he realized she had been asking him a question.
Although a bit embarrassed, Ke Ke spoke up, "I don't have any spirit power, I'm just an ordinary person."
Upon hearing this, the two girls exchanged a glance.
Qin Yue looked a bit regretful, wishing she hadn't asked.
Asking this question seemed to have stirred up some unhappy memories for Ke Ke.
Qin Yao smiled gently and softly reassured him, "It's okay. The boss's Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth should work for you too. After eating it, try meditating when the shop closes. The Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth will take effect, and then you might be able to become a spirit master."
"Mm!" Ke Ke nodded vigorously, a hopeful expression in his eyes.
If it really could make him a spirit master, that would be wonderful! …
"Come, give it a try," Qi Han said with a slight smile, placing the dishes on the table. Behind him were two fluffy, long-haired cats, Pururu One and Pururu Two.
The two sisters had already seen Pururu's ability to split into mist at noon, so they weren't too surprised.
But for Ke Ke, it was his first time seeing cats carrying dishes, and he was wide-eyed with astonishment.
When the two Pururus set down the plates and merged back into one, Ke Ke's mouth hung open.
"Don't be surprised, Pururu is a spirit beast. Splitting into clones is its innate ability," Qi Han explained, sitting down with a smile and watching the three of them.
Qin Yao had guessed correctly. Qi Han had given them the extra dish of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth not only to reward the Qin sisters for their hard work but also because of Ke Ke.
Qi Han had confirmed that Ke Ke had no spirit power.
He was curious if an ordinary person without spirit power could become a spirit master with innate spirit power level one after tasting the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
More importantly, as a future member of the Small Shop, Qi Han hoped Ke Ke could gain some spirit power.
Even if it's only for self-protection, having some strength in this world is essential.
As the three bowls of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth were brought out, the world's energy began to converge, creating a heavenly phenomenon.
The Qin sisters had seen this many times, but for Ke Ke, it was his first time witnessing it.
Seeing the golden lotus bloom in the void and countless breathtaking, never-before-seen sights, Ke Ke was mesmerized.
Such beauty, does it really exist?
Ke Ke's entranced look was the same as many customers seeing the phenomenon of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth for the first time.
Qin Yue's eyes sparkled, and she waved her delicate hand in front of Ke Ke's face, "If you don't eat soon, the food will get cold!"
Ke Ke snapped back to reality, feeling a bit awkward as he looked at the four exquisite dishes in front of him.
Of the three, he had the most food.
Xiaolongbao, Dongpo Pork Knuckle, Crab Stuffed with Oranges, and a bowl of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
These four incredibly enticing dishes were ones Ke Ke had never seen before.
The faint aroma wafting into his nose made him swallow a mouthful of saliva.
But looking at the cutlery beside him, Ke Ke couldn't help but feel troubled.
He didn't know how to use them.
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