226: Mo Li's Treat

Pan Han effortlessly secured all 20 points in the second round.

He currently has a total of 40 points, still ranking first on the leaderboard!

After he rested for ten minutes, all the matches were finally finished.

Eighteen people had already been beaten to a pulp and were unable to participate in the third round, leaving 270 Trial participants.

After the commentator announced the end of the matches, Pan Han went directly to the VIP private room.

After a brief hug with Cheng Xiao, Mo Li walked up with a smile: "Congratulations, Pan Han!"

"Thank you, Mr. Mo!" Pan Han nodded in thanks.

"I didn't expect you to be so fast; your luck is truly too good. I've lived for so many years and have never seen anyone like you." Mo Li pointed to the scoreboard.

"Haha, my luck is indeed good." Pan Han, holding Cheng Xiao, felt quite delighted.

"Let's go, I'm treating you two to dinner tonight." Mo Li actually had other arrangements.

This came as a surprise to both Pan Han and Cheng Xiao.

"Alright! Mr. Mo, then we'll let you foot the bill." Pan Han took out two packs of cigarettes from his pocket and put them into his hand.

Mo Li saw the cigarettes and smiled: "Foot the bill for what? These two packs of cigarettes from you are enough."

Every time he dealt with Pan Han, he never lost out. Mo Li genuinely wanted to treat them to dinner today, but unexpectedly, he still ended up receiving his cigarettes.

Alas, this kid has a limitless future!

"Mo Dage, what are we eating? I haven't visited the Twelve Palaces yet, so I don't know what you all usually eat." Cheng Xiao's mood was naturally excellent, seeing everyone so happy.

"There's a high-end restaurant in the annex building of the Twelve Palace Headquarters. We'll go there tonight; a private room has already been booked." Mo Li looked at Cheng Xiao with a chuckle; he was growing fonder of this younger sister.

"Yay! Thank you, Dage!" Cheng Xiao hugged Mo Li's arm, swinging it back and forth happily.

"Haha. Then let's go!"

The three of them walked out of the private room and went to Mo Li's car.

After getting in the car, they drove straight ahead, and in less than fifteen minutes, they arrived at the annex building's underground garage. They parked the car and took the elevator up to the restaurant.

They went directly to the twelfth floor of the annex building; the entire floor was occupied by the restaurant.

The entrance clearly read: "Taste of the apocalypse."

"Is that the name of the restaurant??" Pan Han was somewhat surprised when he saw it, not expecting the restaurant's name to be so direct.

"Mm. Let's go, the private room's name is even more interesting." With Mo Li saying that, both Pan Han and Cheng Xiao became interested.

Upon entering the restaurant, Pan Han, Cheng Xiao, and Mo Li were warmly led by a waiter to their reserved private room, "No Meat, No Life."

"Haha, Mr. Mo, this restaurant's naming is too direct, isn't it?" Pan Han usually liked eating meat, so this private room was very much to his liking.

Cheng Xiao couldn't help but cover her mouth and snicker. She had eaten many strange kinds of meat for years before, so she could probably guess what this place specialized in.

Looking inside, the private room was exquisitely decorated, furnished with elegant furniture and artworks. Expensive paintings hung on the walls, and beautiful flowers adorned the tables, creating a serene and noble atmosphere.

"My goodness, it's actually so elegant. It doesn't quite match the name of this private room. Shouldn't it be industrial style?" Pan Han was surprised by the elegance, which was very different from his impression of a barbecue joint.

Mo Li explained with a smile: "The theme of this restaurant is to combine food from the apocalypse with an elegant dining environment. They hope to create a unique experience for people through this contrasting expression."

Pan Han nodded: "You Twelve Palaces are still particular; while others are struggling to find their next meal, you're still considering user experience here!"

"Lord Pan is joking. Speaking of food, your Dawn Base should be the most extravagant, right? Haha!" Mo Li recalled the food he had eaten before and even felt a little nostalgic.

At this moment, the waiter respectfully poured them red wine, then presented the menus.

Mo Li gestured for Pan Han and Cheng Xiao to look first.

The two of them didn't stand on ceremony, each picking up a menu and carefully examining it.

"It's actually similar to my world." Pan Han flipped through the exquisite menu, with various photos and descriptions, making it impossible to tell that this was the apocalypse.

The menu listed a variety of selected dishes, including seafood, meats, vegetables, and specialty desserts.

Pan Han turned to the seafood section and saw a dish called "apocalypse Feast." It introduced various selected seafood, such as abalone, lobster, scallops, etc., paired with special sauces and seasonings, forming a seafood feast with rich texture and delicious flavor.

"Mr. Mo, are there still lobsters and abalones now??" Pan Han's eyes widened; he simply couldn't believe it.

"Haha, little brother! None at all. Everything on the menu is made using whatever meat or other ingredients can be found, mimicking the taste of lobster and abalone." As soon as Mo Li said this, Pan Han and Cheng Xiao suddenly understood.

The essence of this restaurant was actually here.

It was somewhat like many vegetarian restaurants that use tofu, vegetables, etc., to simulate the taste of other meats.

"Interesting, interesting!" Pan Han glanced at Cheng Xiao, gesturing for her to keep looking.

Cheng Xiao, on the other hand, developed a strong interest in the meat section. She saw a dish called "Blazing Roasted Meat," which stated it used various meats, including steak, lamb chops, and pork, roasted over charcoal from the apocalypse's special Flame Fruitwood. It had a tender and juicy texture, accompanied by a special sauce, with every bite bringing an intense flavor.

Seeing this, Cheng Xiao couldn't help but drool. She hadn't had a proper steak in a long time.

Although she knew it was imitation meat, it shouldn't be far off.

Pan Han then turned to the vegetable section and saw a dish called "apocalypse Garden." It introduced various selected organic vegetables, such as mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and seasonal greens, prepared with various unique cooking methods to retain the vegetables' original flavor, presenting a refreshing and richly textured dish.

In addition to these signature dishes, the menu also offered various snacks, soups, pasta, and desserts to choose from. Each dish was meticulously designed and prepared, striving to maximize the characteristics of apocalypse food, allowing people to experience a unique taste impact and gourmet experience during their meal.

"Mo Dage, we've finished ordering."

A few minutes later, Cheng Xiao handed the menu to Mo Li.

The two of them only ordered three dishes; it was better to let the host decide the rest.

Even in the apocalypse, there were still rules for treating guests.

"Good, I'll order a few more." Mo Li seemed to be a regular. He casually flipped through a few pages, selected a few more dishes, and handed them to the waiter to arrange.

Fifteen minutes later, various dishes were served one by one.

Pan Han and Cheng Xiao raised their glasses to toast Mo Li, and then everyone began to eat.

"Isn't this much better than the food at the Trial participants' base??" Pan Han never expected that after these ingredients were prepared, they would taste exactly like the original!

Especially the abalone, it was so tender, so flavorful!

After cutting the steak, Cheng Xiao directly used her hands to grab it, eating large bites of meat and drinking large gulps of wine—it was truly satisfying!

Of course, what the two of them liked most was the lobster!

Chewy, sweet, with a hint of milky fragrance!

Mo Li, on the other hand, ate very elegantly and often took care of Cheng Xiao, getting food for her.

They ate for a full hour before Pan Han and Cheng Xiao were satisfied and full.

"Mo Dage, you've seen my embarrassing side. It was really too delicious." Cheng Xiao rubbed her stomach, burping, and said apologetically.

"Don't be polite, this meal only cost a pack of cigarettes! Haha!" Mo Li's laughter carried a hint of slyness and mischief.

"Ah?? Mr. Mo, you're making a profit of a pack of cigarettes from me with tears in your eyes!" Pan Han said with watery eyes.

"Enjoy your meal today, little brother! Tomorrow, in the third round, you'll suffer!" Mo Li lit a cigarette and looked at Pan Han quite formally.