Chapter 3: A Night of Passion with the Flower Courtesan, She Praised My Invincible Prowess

It was her first day setting up the stall, and she had intended to test the waters, so she hadn't prepared much stock. Little did she know, the customers would be this enthusiastic.

Given the trend of each customer buying several at once, there wasn't nearly enough to go around.

"What do you mean, only thirty or forty? They're gone already?"

"No way, I have to have one tonight! Why don't I get one?"

Those at the back of the line were not having it. Heaven knows the agony of being able to see the food but not taste it. Since they were mostly cultivators, faces turned red from arguing, and it looked like a physical altercation was about to break out.

The surge of spiritual pressure made Lu Wu shrink back, afraid to speak. *Mommy, I'm scared!*

"Ahem, tomorrow, I'll be back tomorrow!" She swore she really wasn't trying to drum up business through artificial scarcity. She hadn't expected her opening day to be such a massive success.

Seeing that a brawl was imminent, Lou Xiaotian waved a hand, released his spiritual energy, and promptly suppressed the troublemakers.

"How about this? Do me a favor, everyone. Those who haven't eaten yet, keep lining up, but there's a limit of one per person. Those who have already eaten, please step out of the queue."

"Besides, the young boss will be back tomorrow. With today's experience, she'll surely be well-prepared so everyone can get a taste."

Lou Xiaotian’s name still carried some weight on this street. Everyone knew he was a bit of a wealthy spendthrift who didn't cause trouble, and he had many friends; unless absolutely necessary, no one wanted to offend him.

With his help, order was restored. Lu Wu exhaled and began to pack up.

"Boss, I want that 'Innocent Little Meat Bun.' I want to see just how innocent a meat bun can be."

"Pfft, you don't know how to eat. The 'Sweet Red Bean Bun' is the true masterpiece. One bite, and the taste—it was so sweet I felt like I was back with my first love." A customer squatting nearby spoke up with a hint of jealousy. He rubbed his stomach, feeling a bit regretful. If he had known, he would have eaten slower. Now, having to watch without being able to eat was truly agonizing.

"I must say, these buns are so piping hot. My whole body feels warm."

As someone sighed with satisfaction, Lu Wu blinked and checked the system. The system had chosen this spot to set up the stall for a reason: the "Spicy Kidney Bun" and the "Innocent Little Meat Bun" had aphrodisiac effects.

*Ahem!* With that masculine energy surging, of course they felt warm. For these customers who frequented the flower houses, it was a major supplement.

Lu Wu kept this to herself; after all, it was more fun if they discovered it for themselves.

The remaining buns sold out in moments. Those who ultimately missed out looked at Lu Wu with deep resentment.

"Boss, remember to prepare more tomorrow! I'll drag all my aunts and cousins here to support you." Someone tugged at her sleeve, refusing to let her pack up. Under the weight of the customers' glares, Lu Wu nodded.

[Task Progress: 123/1000]

Checking the time, it wasn't even ten o'clock yet. At this rate, she might even exceed her target. A bumper harvest in hand, Lu Wu pushed her stall away amidst the reluctant gazes of the crowd, feeling wonderful.

That night, Lu Wu slept soundly. She dreamed of her food stall spreading across the entire Qingyuan Realm, and using the cultivation she gained from completing tasks, she became the strongest person alive. Just as she was standing on the summit, looking out at the world, she slipped, lost her footing, and woke up in a fright.

After waking, she tossed and turned in bed for a while before getting up. Once she was ready, she took the spirit stones she earned yesterday and went on a massive shopping spree. Business is business; the raw materials had to be the best. The system wouldn't acknowledge food made half-heartedly, even if she managed to sell it.

The Xiaohe Town market was the place Lu Wu had investigated as the most cost-effective. The main ingredient for the meat buns was leg meat from fat pigs raised on various spiritual vegetables and fruits; the meat juices in this cut were elastic and perfect for buns. As for the kidney buns, she chose the perfect, healthy kidneys from pigs that had suffered no ailments, ensuring the ingredients provided the best nourishing effects.

Lu Wu had a sharp eye. She declined the vendor's attempts to pass off inferior goods, and with a look that told him she knew her stuff, she haggled again, eventually securing the most ingredients for the lowest price.

The red bean paste was easier to manage. In the Qingyuan Realm, red beans were the size of a fingernail, with an authentic, deep color and a plump, round shape. She soaked them until they were soft, then boiled them over high heat before simmering them slowly until tender. After mashing the cooked beans into a fine paste with a moderate amount of sugar and cooking off the excess moisture, the red bean paste was ready. Sealed and refrigerated, it could be used anytime.

Between seasoning the fillings and letting the dough rise, the daylight hours slipped away quietly. As the time approached, Lu Wu stepped outside and was met with the neighborly old man’s gossiping gaze.

*Sniper focus!*

Lu Wu’s mouth twitched. This neighbor was a meddling soul who had helped her quite a bit when she first transmigrated. He was a good person, but he loved gossip; there wasn't a single piece of news in Xiaohe Town he didn't know.

She felt that the way he was looking at her right now was like a dog staring at a meat bun, biting down and refusing to let go. Startled by her own thought, Lu Wu walked away under his watchful eye.

She didn't notice that behind her, the old man was holding up a jade tile, recording her silhouette. He tapped the tile, and a water screen appeared. This was the "World Link," used by all cultivators in the Qingyuan Realm—a device similar to a smartphone, with communication, video, and forum functions. After discovering its existence, Lu Wu had deeply suspected that there were predecessors from Earth who had transmigrated before her. She had wanted to seek them out for help but found it only worked for those with spiritual power. She had laughed in frustration at the time.

Lu Wu didn't know that after she returned last night, a post on the Xiaohe Town forum had been gaining massive traction: *"Fought all night with the Flower Maiden, she praised me for being brave and invincible."*

It was an eye-catching post. People clicked on it while cursing, only to see Lu Wu's food stall as the first thing they saw.

*[Listen to me, family...]*

After a lot of self-praise, he highlighted the effects of eating the "Innocent Little Meat Bun." Below it, many were skeptical.

*[Can a bun really be that magical? Everyone knows those little demons from the Hehuan Sect suck the life out of you without blinking. Even their specialized cultivation techniques aren't as aggressive as these buns.]*

*[Exactly, probably just another fantasy made up by a man who's lost his edge.]*

*[Heh, yeah right, who would believe that? If you're lying to me, I'll find you and fight you... give me the address.]*

Most were mocking him, though a few offered support.

*[I know this stall. I passed by last night and bought a bun. Went home and felt like I was on fire. When I woke up this morning, the way my wife looked at me was so lingering... turns out she was very satisfied with my performance last night.]*

*[Come on, let's exchange the secret code... Spicy Kidney Bun.]*

*[The guy above, Innocent Little Meat Bun.]*

*[Does my Sweet Red Bean Bun not deserve to be mentioned?]*

Xiaohe Town wasn't a large place, and the post's heat faded after a while. However, with the old man's new update, those who had tasted the food began quietly making their way toward the flower houses.

Just as Lu Wu arrived at the spot, she was shocked by the scene before her. The street that had been intact yesterday now looked as if it had been hit by a hurricane; stones were scattered everywhere, and the ground was riddled with pits.