Liyue, Huo's Roasted Fish Restaurant.
"roasted fish is here!"
"Please enjoy your meal, all three of you!"
Beibei brought three roasted fish to Celestial Power Star and Paimon's table.
"Thank you, brother Beibei!"
Paimon spoke to Beibei very politely and then took the roasted fish that belonged to her.
"You're welcome. You're welcome."
Beibei waved her hand and smiled.
"Beibei, there are no more fish. Go catch or buy some!"
Before Beibei could continue speaking, Tang Ya's voice came from the kitchen.
"Okay, Xiaoya!"
Beibei quickly agreed, not thinking much about why Celestial Power Star had come to the roasted fish restaurant.
He walked aside, took out a harpoon, and headed straight to the port.
After fishing for a few days, he finally understood what Zhongli meant.
"Fishing is also an art!"
It only took Beibei three days to go from having no catch initially and having to buy fish from other fishermen to being self-sufficient now.
When fishermen went out to sea, they could often see a young man holding a harpoon, controlling lightning and using the harpoon as a guide to electrocute fish out of the water without harming them.
The young man's use of the power of thunder and lightning became more and more proficient, and he caught more and more fish.
When Beibei went fishing, Huo Yuhao and Tang Ya in the kitchen stopped their work, mainly because there were no more fish.
Fortunately, the order had just been completed, so the customers wouldn't be kept waiting for long, and they also had a short break before Beibei returned.
Huo Yuhao stood in front of the fish grill, deep in thought.
Over the past few days, he had been using his martial spirit intensively to assist in grilling fish, and both his spiritual strength and soul power had improved significantly.
For soul masters, cultivating their martial souls is crucial.
Simulating the training environment allows soul masters to cultivate quickly and achieve better results.
Huo Yuhao's martial soul is his eyes. Using his eyes intensively can be considered a form of practice, so the improvement is naturally more significant.
When the roasted fish was served, Paimon began to devour it eagerly.
Celestial Power Star and the old man named Uncle Wang exchanged glances and then slowly tasted the roasted fish.
As Celestial Power Star took a bite, her eyes lit up. This taste...
As a wealthy businesswoman with sharp business acumen and notable achievements, she immediately recognized the potential.
Just one bite of the roasted fish, and the rich aroma spread across her palate.
"This roasted fish has great potential."
The golden, perfectly roasted fish was not only delicious but also visually appealing.
As if struck by an idea, Celestial Power Star turned to Huo Yuhao and asked softly, "Brother, do you sell the secret recipe for this roasted fish?"
If she could acquire the secret recipe, even without Huo Yuhao's grilling skills, replicating 80% or 90% of the flavor would still result in a delectable dish.
Moreover, the world was full of food-related soul masters and skilled chefs. With the recipe, recreating the dish wouldn't be difficult.
Huo Yuhao, hearing this, snapped out of his thoughts and scratched his head in confusion.
He already knew the identity of this white-haired beauty but was puzzled by her keen interest in the roasted fish.
She had directly asked if he would sell the secret recipe.
After a moment of thought, Huo Yuhao replied, "Lord Celestial Power Star, if you're interested in the secret recipe, I'd be happy to give it to you."
Celestial Power Star was slightly taken aback, and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes.
Did he think she was trying to "rob" him?
"Brother, although I am one of the first seven stars chosen by the Lord Martial God, I am also a businesswoman. As a merchant, I value mutual benefit and cooperation."
The first-generation Celestial Power Star—Fu Yao.
"Your roasted fish is exceptional. I want to promote it and let more people savor its flavor."
At this point, a gleam of determination flashed in Fu Yao's eyes as she continued, "If you're unwilling to sell the secret recipe, why not join us with it? I can offer you a 10% share of the profits."
"If you're willing to sell the recipe outright, Fu Yao is prepared to pay 100,000 gold soul coins for it."
Not only was Huo Yuhao stunned, but all the customers in the roasted fish restaurant, including Tang Ya, who had just emerged from the kitchen, were equally shocked.
This Celestial Power Star—Fu Yao—had actually offered 100,000 gold soul coins to buy the secret recipe for roasted fish.
Or, alternatively, she offered Huo Yuhao a 10% share of the profits!
It felt like a dream!
One hundred thousand gold soul coins were enough to buy a level five or six soul tool or an ordinary thousand-year soul bone.
"Ms. Fu Yao, are you planning to open many roasted fish restaurants across the Douluo Continent?"
Paimon asked, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant."
Fu Yao didn't hide anything; such a plan couldn't be kept secret anyway.
But was it really as simple as just opening roasted fish restaurants?
When Liyue was first built, information about the Douluo Continent was like a blank slate.
If numerous roasted fish restaurants were opened across the continent, combined with Liyue's existing intelligence network, it would no longer be "blind."
The intelligence network could take the form of taverns, restaurants, ordinary shops, or even roasted fish restaurants. This was a stroke of inspiration for Fu Yao.
Huo Yuhao had never heard of such a vast sum of money in his life, 100,000 gold soul coins?
He was about to agree, but then he hesitated and shook his head.
Life was pretty good as it was, and the main purpose of opening the roasted fish restaurant wasn't to make money.
Tang Ya's fish-grilling skills had leveled up, Beibei's fishing skills had improved, and his own grilling skills had advanced...
The happiness they enjoyed today was all thanks to Liyue.
"Ms. Fu Yao, I am willing to cooperate with you by sharing the secret recipe, but I don't want any profits. Please donate my share to the residents of Liyue who are in need."
When Huo Yuhao said this, everyone was stunned. Even Fu Yao couldn't help but look at him twice.
She had planned to open quite a few roasted fish restaurants, so even 10% of the profits would amount to a significant sum.
She never expected this young man to be so selfless and team-oriented!
Fu Yao stood up, walked over to Huo Yuhao, and looked down at the young man.
"You are truly remarkable."
"Liyue has just been established, and the Seven Stars are only in their first generation. But it's only a matter of time before new generations take their place."
Having said that, Fu Yao didn't elaborate further.
The rest was for them to figure out on their own.
"Young man, may I borrow your kitchen?"
Although Huo Yuhao didn't understand what Fu Yao intended to do, he still nodded.
Seeing this, Fu Yao glanced slightly to the side and winked at the old man.
The old man was momentarily stunned but then nodded and walked toward the kitchen.
"Young man, please join us in the kitchen for a chat."
Some things could be discussed openly, while others required a more private setting.
The kitchen, being a relatively closed space, was perfect for such a conversation.
After a while, the group emerged from the kitchen. Huo Yuhao looked dazed and confused.
As for Fu Yao, her expression remained neutral, as if nothing out of the ordinary had happened.
A flicker of pain crossed the old man's face, but he said nothing.
He simply regarded it as an investment in these young people.