CFSMS -Chapter 105 Longan, Red Date, and Goji Berry Tea

The rest of the skewer sales went extremely smoothly. After staying busy until the very last day, Lu Wu ultimately chose to play blind and flee under the tearful assault of countless customers.

Good heavens, it was terrifying.

Customers came in an endless stream, shouting every day for her to work overtime.

She increased the amount of ingredients she prepared daily, yet it still wasn’t enough to satisfy that bunch of beasts. Even the soup bases were completely snatched up.

Had she not turned the situation around in time, even her giant iron pots would have been carried off.

After working nonstop for seven days, she felt as if she had lost several pounds.

Once the stall was officially closed, Lu Wu returned to her residence and entered corpse mode.

A few days later, snow fell over Hong’an City.

This year’s first snowfall arrived especially early. In just a single night, layers of flawless white blanketed the city’s countless buildings.

Looking into the distance, the horizon merged seamlessly with the snowy landscape, and the entire world seemed wrapped in tranquility.

In the small courtyard, Huo Huo and Da Huang ran about joyfully.

Having never seen such heavy snow before, Huo Huo bounced around the yard, leaving strings of tiny footprints behind.

Dog Aotian, who had a snowball clenched in his mouth, dodged an ambush from his boss, his tail spinning like a propeller.

Woof! Woof!

Fun, fun, so much fun! Getting hit on the head by Boss is fun too!

Lu Wu caught a snowflake on her fingertip before gently blowing it away, a soft smile on her face.

With nothing else to do, she watched the snow and brewed tea.

Longan, red date, and goji berry tea.

Delicious and healthy.

Beneath the teapot, the Glass Fire swayed gracefully.

Inside the transparent teapot, red dates, longans, and goji berries rolled with the bubbling water. As the temperature rose, the natural color of the red dates slowly spread through the liquid, while the aged brown sugar gradually melted, turning the tea from pale to deep.

The shriveled longan flesh greedily absorbed the tea. Once rehydrated, it became plump and juicy. The goji berries floated within the shimmering liquid like scattered rubies, making the scene all the more beautiful.

When the heat was just right, Lu Wu withdrew the Glass Fire and lifted the lid.

The tea inside displayed a gorgeous jujube-red color, crystal-clear and rich.

Sweet aromas drifted through the air. Simply inhaling them seemed enough to drive the cold from one’s body.

“I think this could be packaged into tea bags and sold. It’d definitely make a fortune.”

Lou Xiaotian, who had only emerged from seclusion after Lu Wu’s mission was completely finished, sat in the courtyard cradling a teacup while encouraging Lu Wu to continue being a workhorse.

His face was full of enjoyment.

On a freezing day like this, a cup of nourishing tea felt no different from living like an immortal.

Pretending not to hear him, Lu Wu gave no response whatsoever.

Sell tea bags?

Impossible.

She didn’t even have enough for herself.

Taking a sip, the silky tea flowed across her tongue and into her stomach, bringing waves of warmth.

The sweetness was just right, carrying a faint fruity fragrance. The tea was smooth and moisturizing, leaving a lingering sweetness behind.

When middle age arrives, goji berries inevitably appear in the thermos.

Lu Wu was still young, but considering her workload, she felt she ought to start preserving her health ahead of time.

“Ah, this is the life.”

Lou Xiaotian stretched lazily in his chair as he gazed at the snow-covered courtyard.

“Boss Lu, where are you planning to set up your stall next?”

Ever since leaving seclusion and reading the descriptions of the Night-Fragrance Skewers on Baozi Sect and One Realm Connect, he had made up his mind:

Wherever Boss Lu went, he would go too.

Cultivation could wait.

Eating came first.

In fact, he had snuck out without even informing his parents.

“I’m not sure yet.”

Lu Wu shook her head.

She was still waiting for the system’s notification.

Over the past few days, the system had actually given her time off. Yet after several leisurely days, Lu Wu found herself feeling strangely uncomfortable.

Her whole body felt itchy.

If she didn’t do something, she felt restless.

Could it be that I’m naturally destined to toil?

Lu Wu despised her own “cheap nature.”

“Then Boss Lu, how about going to watch the Heavenly Pride Tournament? It’s the grand event held once every ten years in South Province.”

Lou Xiaotian asked casually.

The moment the words Heavenly Pride Tournament were spoken, it was as though some hidden keyword had been triggered.

The system’s voice suddenly sounded in Lu Wu’s mind.

She fell silent for a moment and looked deeply at Lou Xiaotian.

Spy.

He was definitely a spy sent by the system.

She had merely made an offhand remark, and she still wanted to keep lying around doing nothing.

Still, now that a mission had arrived, there was absolutely no reason to refuse it.

[Current Mission: Sell 2,000 Jian Guo Bingzi within seven days.]

[Designated Location: East Entrance of Xiaohai Village, Yuanhai City.]

[Designated Time: Beginning of Mao Hour to End of Chen Hour.]

Five in the morning to nine in the morning.

For someone like Lu Wu, who habitually stayed up all night, that schedule was brutal.

And two thousand pancakes?

The system clearly intended to work her to death.

As for Yuanhai City, Lu Wu had been seeing its name frequently on One Realm Connect recently.

The upcoming Heavenly Pride Tournament would be held there.

The city was home to one of South Province’s major sects, Bihai Tower, which was hosting the competition.

Any cultivator under fifty years old from a South Province sect could participate.

The Heavenly Pride Tournament was also the once-every-decade evaluation of the major sects’ strength.

Whichever sect claimed first place would effectively become the number one sect in South Province for the next ten years.

After spending a few days buying skewers, Qin Zhan had already returned to his sect to prepare for the tournament and bring glory to his sect.

Besides honor, the rewards were extraordinarily generous.

Whenever the rewards from previous tournaments were revealed, even Lu Wu found herself tempted.

She couldn’t help it.

She was rather poor lately.

After leaving the Fireflame Secret Realm, she had begun developing her Blessed Grotto-Heaven.

Two-thirds of the spirit stones she earned from setting up stalls had been invested into it, and only then had she managed to upgrade it to the Intermediate level.

The area had expanded significantly, and a comprehensive farm was beginning to take shape.

She had planted nearly every type of vegetable available on the market. Before long, she would achieve complete self-sufficiency.

She had also dug several ponds for raising freshwater fish and shrimp.

But this led to a problem.

A farm that large needed management.

She was only one person.

Working the fields day after day until her face was covered in dirt had nearly traumatized her.

As a result, she had recently searched for tutorials and started studying a technique called Puppet Arts from instructors on One Realm Connect.

The technique could transform inanimate objects into puppets capable of understanding simple commands.

It was perfect for managing a farm.

Unfortunately, her savings were rapidly being drained because of it.

Yuanhai City, meanwhile, sat along the shores of the South Sea and was rich in resources.

The South Sea remained unconquered by humanity and contained countless treasures.

Obtaining even a small portion of them meant striking it rich.

“Alright. I’m going.”

Lu Wu made her decision.

Taking another sip of tea, she felt the sweet liquid transform into a warm current flowing through her body.

Meanwhile, Lou Xiaotian quietly slipped several tea bags from the table into his pocket.

Afterward, feeling guilty like a thief, he kept his head down and drank tea, not daring to look at Lu Wu.

Lu Wu continued pretending not to notice.

The tournament would begin in five days.

Her mission, however, would start two days earlier.

After learning the basics of Puppet Arts and finally freeing her hands, she set off for Yuanhai City with her two little beasts.

Early the next morning, a certain Cang arrived hoping to mooch another cup of tea.

Instead, he found an empty courtyard.

At that moment, words could not describe his loneliness and bitterness.

It was heartbreak beyond measure.

How had his enormous Boss Lu suddenly disappeared?

Which seductive little vixen had lured Boss Lu away?

Yuanhai City: Big brother, I didn’t do it on purpose. Besides, you can’t stop Sister Lu from pursuing a better future, can you?

Little brother here will take excellent care of Sister Lu. I’ll make sure she enjoys herself so much she forgets to return. No need to worry about her.

Hong’an City: So it’s you, you little green-tea schemer.

Demon, take this attack!