192: Shocked, these dishes actually have BUFF!

Just then, footsteps came from outside the door.

Gongshuban, short and stocky with solid muscles, strode in.

He was still unkempt, and his body carried the scent of metal.

As soon as he entered, his gaze locked directly onto the several boxes of Materials, completely ignoring Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao who were sitting to the side.

“Lord,” he simply nodded slightly to Mo Yan as a greeting, then walked to the boxes, picked up a warm jade stone at random, then grabbed a handful of sun wheel grass, and sniffed it at his nose.

A moment later, he looked at Mo Yan, his eyes burning: “Lord, if these Materials are only used to make warm sun jade pendants, there’s enough to make ten thousand. If we can increase the proportion of fire crystal stone and sun wheel grass, the quantity can be doubled several times.”

Ten thousand!

Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao’s hearts were once again heavily struck.

To gather these Materials, they had almost emptied the Warehouse of H City.

They had thought that being able to exchange for a few hundred would already be a great merit, but they didn’t expect that in the other party’s words, this was just a starting quantity.

Mo Yan’s expression remained unchanged as he asked, “How many can be made per day?”

Gongshuban replied confidently, “If the workshop operates at full speed, five hundred can be produced in a day. Once the craftsmen are familiar with the process and master its intricacies, efficiency can be doubled.”

Five hundred a day!

In the future, it could even reach one thousand!

Zhang Chen felt his breathing almost stop.

This meant that as long as the Materials were sufficient, in less than half a month, H City’s officials could ensure that all frontline combat personnel and core logistics personnel each had a warm sun jade pendant!

The greatest threat of the Frozen Age—the severe cold—would no longer be a problem!

“Good, go do it immediately,” Mo Yan waved his hand, without any hesitation, “Uncle Qin, order someone to transport all the Materials to the workshop.”

“Yes, Lord,” Uncle Qin bowed in response, then arranged for several guards to carry the large boxes of Materials, following Gongshuban as he left in a hurry.

From beginning to end, that Artifact Refining Great Master didn’t even give Zhang Chen and the others a proper look, as if they were just two lumps of air.

Not only did Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao not feel offended, but they felt… it was only right.

This was the true demeanor of a Great Master!

After Gongshuban left, Mo Yan looked back at Zhang Chen: “Captain Zhang, if you are in a hurry, you can stay here for one night, and you can take the first batch of warm sun jade pendants tomorrow morning.”

“As for the extra Materials you provided, you can exchange them for other resources, or you can temporarily store them with me until you gather enough Materials to send over next time.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen recovered from his shock, his face showing extreme joy.

Before he came, Major General He’s bottom line for him was that as long as he could exchange for the jade pendants, even paying ten times the price was acceptable.

He didn’t expect Mo Yan not only didn’t take advantage of the situation but was so fair.

“Mr. Mo is truly righteous!” Zhang Chen said from the bottom of his heart, “Then we will impose for one night!”

Being able to stay here longer and personally experience this rich Spiritual Qi was an immense Opportunity in itself.

“As for the excess Materials…” Zhang Chen carefully chose his words, “I wonder, Mr. Mo, do you have any other resources that we might find useful?”

Mo Yan was waiting for this very question.

He instructed outside the door: “Uncle Qin, tell Yu Shan Workshop to prepare a banquet to entertain our two distinguished guests.”

“Arrange for some Ling food, seafood, and spiritual fruits.”

“Yes, Lord.”

Half an hour later, in the Lords Manor’s dining room, a sumptuous dinner began that Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao would never forget.

On the long wooden dining table, there were no exotic delicacies as Zhang Chen had imagined; instead, the dishes were very simple.

A plate of stir-fried emerald green vegetables emitted a refreshing fragrance.

A plate of steamed fish, whole and snow-white, without even a hint of fishy smell.

A plate of golden roasted mutton, with a crispy, golden-brown surface, sizzling fat, and a powerful meaty aroma that drilled into the nostrils.

There were also several small plates of fruits of various colors, crystal clear and plump, along with rice like pearls and white jade.

The presentation of these dishes was far less exquisite than those from top hotels.

But for some reason, just by smelling the aroma, Zhang Chen felt the battle Qi in his body circulate uncontrollably.

“Please, gentlemen,” Mo Yan made a gesture of invitation.

He himself picked up a piece of roasted meat and slowly chewed it.

Gun Gun was already impatient, holding a piece of roasted meat larger than its head with its small paws, eating with a greasy mouth, and occasionally letting out one or two satisfied “gurgles.”

Bai Lingyue, on the other hand, was graceful, only delicately tasting the plate of green vegetables and spiritual fruits.

Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao exchanged glances, both seeing doubt and anticipation in each other’s eyes.

Liu Zihao subconsciously pressed his left shoulder, where there was a hideous old scar; at this moment, the expression on his face changed from doubt to shock.

He was about to exclaim when Zhang Chen stopped him with a stern look.

“Don’t talk, eat,” Zhang Chen said in a deep voice, picking up his chopsticks first and taking a bite of the seemingly most ordinary rice.

As the rice entered his mouth, a warm and vast energy transformed into a warm current, sliding down his esophagus into his stomach.

At the same time, a notification that greatly shocked Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao appeared before their eyes.

[Notification: Consumed Rare - Ling food, Cultivation speed increased by 15%, lasts 40 minutes.]

Zhang Chen’s chopsticks almost slipped from his hand.

This was Ling food!

Even at the official trading center, one catty required 100 Merits to exchange for!

And this enhancement effect was higher than the Ling food he had eaten before!

With trembling hands, he picked up another mouthful of green vegetables.

[Notification: Consumed Common - Clear Spirit Vegetable, Mental Energy recovery speed +8%, lasts 20 minutes.]

Then another bite of fish.

[Notification: Consumed Common - Silver Scale Fish, Stamina recovery speed +8%, lasts 20 minutes.]

Finally, he looked at the plate of roasted meat.

Liu Zihao had already impatiently torn off a large piece and stuffed it into his mouth.

The next second, his eyes widened, an abnormal flush appeared on his face, and his entire body’s muscles slightly bulged.

“Awesome!” He held it in for a long time, only managing to utter one word.

Zhang Chen also picked up a piece; the meat was tender and melted in his mouth.

[Notification: Consumed Common - Mumu Sheep Meat, Strength increased by +8%, lasts 20 minutes.]

Zhang Chen was completely stunned.

Ling food, spiritual vegetables, spiritual fish…

Any one of these would be enough to drive an ordinary lord’s force mad.

Here, it was just… a casual meal?

At this moment, he truly understood the meaning of Major General He’s words, “at all costs.”

Even if they emptied the entire treasury of H City’s officials, as long as they could ensure a stable supply of these items, it would be a huge profit!

The two no longer cared about etiquette, like refugees who had starved for three days and three nights, they devoured the food on the table.

After the meal, the two slumped in their chairs, their faces filled with satisfaction and shock.

The two even discovered that the stubborn old injuries they had sustained in missions years ago had now largely healed, and their Qi and blood flowed more smoothly than ever before.

Mo Yan slowly wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, put down his chopsticks, and looked at their satisfied expressions: “How was the taste?”

“Divine… divine delicacy!” Zhang Chen exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

Mo Yan chuckled lightly: “This is just ordinary home-cooked food for the residents in my territory.”

Ordinary… home-cooked meal?

Zhang Chen and Liu Zihao felt their worldview being repeatedly shattered, pieced back together, and shattered again within a mere two hours.

“Mr. Mo,” Zhang Chen stood up and bowed deeply to Mo Yan, “On behalf of H City’s officials, I earnestly request that you sell us… no, trade us these… Ling food!”

“You may,” Mo Yan’s answer was crisp and direct.