CFSMS -Chapter 276 All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue — Eat Away Your Worries

“We’ll be back.”

With the Heavenly Dao Oath hanging over their heads, the demons had no possibility of backing out even if they wanted to.

They could only issue orders and begin retreating.

Beneath the oppressive atmosphere lurked unconcealed hatred toward the human race.

When they returned in force, their methods would likely be even more ruthless than before.

Watching the demonic army withdraw, Lu Wu was somewhat puzzled.

That was it? That easy?

“Whether it’s humans or demons, completely wiping out the other side is impossible.”

Looking up at the vast blue sky, Qing Emperor answered Lu Wu’s confusion.

The world was immense, and all things possessed spirit.

Since the demon race had been born into this world, it meant the Heavenly Dao permitted their existence. Perhaps they were not as powerful as humanity, but neither could they be easily exterminated.

This was the way of balance.

Of course, killing was still necessary.

As long as they eliminated the leaders among the demons and slaughtered those who had accumulated countless blood debts against humanity, it would be enough to intimidate the remaining demon clans.

“Brothers, charge!”

The demons retreating did not mean humanity would give them time to recover. Pursuing a victory was the proper course of action.

“Kill!”

Cries of battle rose one after another as morale among the humans soared.

The heavens echoed with war cries, and blood flowed for thousands of miles.

But none of that had anything to do with Lu Wu.

Knowing her own limits, she had no intention of joining the battle.

What disappointed Lu Wu was that on the second day, her stall still received only three—no, four—customers.

Even among the human side, no new diners appeared.

Could it be that her Charm Aura had expired?

But she had never seen a renewal page.

No matter how puzzled she was, all she could do was pack up her stall.

Tents had been erected along the edge of the battlefield, and one of them served as Lu Wu’s temporary residence.

She crawled into her tent, and once the curtain fell, it blocked all outside gazes.

The ancestors were very polite.

None of them had any intention of peeping.

“Do you think Boss Lu has noticed?”

Yan Ancestor lowered his voice as the three old monsters huddled together and whispered.

“She probably hasn’t.”

Blade Emperor replied, though his confidence was lacking.

When they had ordered everyone else to stay away from Boss Lu’s stall, they had used voice transmission. Given Boss Lu’s abilities, there was no way she should have detected anything.

Still, helping drive away her customers left all three of them feeling rather guilty.

“Qing Emperor, should we find a few more customers for Boss Lu tomorrow?”

They could tell that Lu Wu was quite dejected by the lack of people coming to buy her food.

And they had heard that a chef’s mood could affect the food they made.

“We’ll see tomorrow.”

Qing Emperor did not agree.

Among the three, Qing Emperor looked the most refined and elegant.

Clean and handsome on the outside.

Pitch-black-hearted on the inside.

The three left without disturbing Lu Wu’s rest.

She slept soundly.

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At dawn, Lu Wu was awakened by a commotion.

Yawning, she poked her head out of the tent toward the human camp.

What were they all so happy about?

It was so noisy.

The resentment was practically written across her face.

“Boss Lu, you’re awake.”

Blade Emperor appeared beside the tent and gave an awkward laugh when he met her direct stare.

“Sorry. They killed quite a few demons last night and gained a lot from it. Everyone’s excited and celebrating.”

The war had gone on for a long time.

There had been many victories.

But this one was a major triumph.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be long before the demons were beaten into complete collapse.

“Boss Lu, would you like to join us?”

Blade Emperor pointed into the distance.

Bonfires had been lit there.

People were slaughtering pigs and sheep, while the aroma of wine drifted through the air.

The scene was lively.

Having slept poorly, Lu Wu originally wanted to refuse.

But then she glanced at Blade Emperor’s overly enthusiastic face and agreed instead.

A new day.

Time to set up her stall.

She refused to believe that among so many people she couldn’t find at least a few new customers.

The setbacks of the past two days hadn’t discouraged Lu Wu.

If anything, they had only strengthened her resolve.

Charm Aura, give it everything you’ve got!

The moment she agreed, Blade Emperor’s face nearly split from smiling.

But once Lu Wu finished preparing and appeared before everyone, his smile vanished.

“Boss Lu… what exactly are you doing?”

He looked at the stall.

Then at Lu Wu’s apron.

His heart began pounding.

No way…

Surely not…

She isn’t planning to set up a stall right now, is she?

“I’m here to do business. There are so many people around—maybe some of them will appreciate my cooking.”

Lu Wu flashed a grin, completely ignoring Blade Emperor’s speechless expression.

Hah.

Did they really think she hadn’t seen through the three ancestors’ scheme?

Throughout history, food lovers had always used the same methods whenever they wanted to monopolize delicious food.

She could confidently say she was a veteran in this kind of battle.

Blade Emperor himself had handed her the opportunity to break the deadlock.

Faced with Lu Wu’s radiant smile, he simply couldn’t bring himself to tell her to leave.

“Are you Boss Lu?”

Many people gathered around.

Over the past two days, they had become extremely curious about her.

Unfortunately, the ancestors had forbidden them from approaching.

Truth be told, they had already been tempted by those things called French fries and ice cream.

“Boss Lu, are you selling fries today or ice cream?”

“Fries, I think. I want something hot.”

“But I want ice cream. It looks so delicious.”

The crowd began discussing enthusiastically.

Lu Wu merely blinked and kept everyone guessing.

She found a suitable spot and set up her stall.

Inside the stove, charcoal glowed brightly.

Liuli Fire was certainly useful.

But in Lu Wu’s opinion, barbecue had to be cooked over charcoal to capture its true flavor.

That was right.

Today’s specialty was barbecue.

Sure, it was daytime.

But nobody had ever said barbecue could only be eaten at night.

She had decided to give these ancestors a little shock.

Skewers of prepared ingredients were laid out before her.

Meat and vegetables alike.

Everything came from carefully raised livestock and crops within her grotto-heaven.

The vegetables were crisp and tender.

The meat was juicy and succulent.

As for the marinade—

That was Lu Wu’s secret recipe.

Looking at the curious gazes around her, Lu Wu knew it was time to unleash her full power.

She hung up the sign.

“All-You-Can-Eat Barbecue — Eat Away Your Worries.”

Buffet-style barbecue.

Five top-grade spirit stones per person.

Two-hour limit.

Eat as much as you want.

Faced with countless sparkling eyes, Lu Wu rubbed her hands together eagerly.

No need for further explanation.

The charcoal fire was already burning fiercely.

She loaded the grill with all kinds of ingredients.

Naturally, the most fragrant items to grill were fatty cuts of meat.

Under the flames’ scorching heat, rich aromas exploded forth.

The spices had long since permeated every fiber of the food.

As they mixed with the rendered fat, an aggressive fragrance surged straight into everyone’s noses.

With only a little effort, Lu Wu drew countless eyes toward her stall.

Standing nearby, Blade Emperor watched the crowd gradually transform into hungry wolves.

Grinding his teeth, he sighed.

It was a day of celebration.

He couldn’t exactly ruin everyone’s mood.

Since he couldn’t stop it…

There was only one option left.

Join them.

“Boss Lu, can people really eat as much as they want?”

He shamelessly asked.

He knew that after today, Boss Lu’s stall would become wildly popular.

Their monopoly plan had died before it was even born.

“That’s right. Five spirit stones, unlimited food. The dishes will be ready shortly.”

Lu Wu nodded.

Under the teasing of the flames, the meat changed color and began sizzling with oil.

The charcoal was stacked high.

Fat dripped onto the coals, releasing plumes of white smoke.

The grease fed the fire, causing sparks to crackle even more intensely.

Within that smoky aroma lingered a nutty fragrance—the scent of meat releasing all its charm beneath the flames.

The edges of the pork belly, layered with fat and lean meat, trembled gently as they slowly contracted.

Spices clung to the folds, darkening into a caramelized brown.

As Lu Wu flicked her wrist, cumin seeds tumbled into the fire, flaring brightly before disappearing.

The fragrance shot toward the heavens.

Smoke softened the outlines of her features.

And just like that, the battlefield seemed to have gained a barbecue stall unlike any other.