43: The feast plan

When Yu Xiu arrived at his parents' shop, he realized they ran a noodle restaurant.

It was a small two-story building, and the noodle restaurant was called “One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant.” In Yu Xiu’s memory, this was a traditional noodle dish from Jiangtan.

“Sixteen yuan per meal, free unlimited side dishes and noodles.”

“Half price for sanitation workers!”

Yu Xiu looked at the sign next to the noodle restaurant, then got out of the car and walked in.

Upon entering the noodle restaurant, Yu Xiu was surprised.

It was packed with customers.

It was past three in the afternoon, long after the lunch rush.

Yu Xiu scanned the room but didn't see his parents or aunt; only four or five young women were serving customers on the first floor.

He watched them occasionally carrying trays from the back kitchen, placing them on customers' tables, each tray holding six noodle bowls.

“Hello, the noodle restaurant is a bit crowded right now. Do you mind sharing a table?”

A young woman quickly walked up to Yu Xiu and asked.

“I don’t mind!”

Originally, Yu Xiu had only come to see his parents and was planning to visit his sister later.

Now that the waitress asked, he suddenly felt a bit hungry.

In the past, when his family was not well-off, his parents would make One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant for holidays, and the taste was still vivid in his memory.

“Young man, come sit here, I have an empty seat.”

At this moment, an old man who looked to be around seventy waved to Yu Xiu.

After Yu Xiu walked over and sat down, the old man smiled and asked, “Young man, is this your first time eating noodles here?”

Yu Xiu thought about it and realized it probably was.

Although he often ate One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant made by his parents, this was indeed his first time at the noodle restaurant itself.

“That’s right, first time.”

“Then you’ve come to the right place. The One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant at this noodle restaurant is very authentic. The mayor and the president of the Martial Arts Association often come here.”

The old man chuckled, “Those big figures are very picky eaters. For them to keep coming back, you should savor it, savor it.”

Yu Xiu smiled and said, “I also came here on a friend’s recommendation. Now that I hear you say that, I’ll have to eat a few more bowls.”

Just as the two were chatting, Yu Xiu’s One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant was served.

Smelling the One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant, Yu Xiu felt his appetite open up. Although he ate precious ingredients every day at the Training Camp, it never made him feel such an increase in appetite.

Just like the saying goes, the best food uses the simplest ingredients.

In just three minutes, Yu Xiu had already eaten six bowls of noodles.

The so-called One Bite Aroma Noodle Restaurant means there’s only one mouthful of noodles in the bowl, and the main thing to enjoy is the soup.

“Young man, not bad, right?”

“Absolutely authentic!”

Yu Xiu smiled and nodded, then motioned for the waitress to bring another plate.

Another six bowls of noodles went down.

Yu Xiu was not going to eat anymore.

“Young man, your appetite isn’t good! This old man eats over ten bowls every meal. You’re really not good enough.”

“You continue eating!”

Yu Xiu got up to pay, and without disturbing his parents further, he turned and walked out of the noodle restaurant.

On the way there, Yu Xiu learned from Qingshan that their people were present both inside and around the noodle restaurant.

The female waitress who served him earlier, even though she concealed herself perfectly, Yu Xiu could roughly sense that she was very strong due to being a Mind Power Master.

Someone suspected to be a Grandmaster or Great Grandmaster working as a waitress in a noodle restaurant, Yu Xiu guessed they must be Qingshan’s people.

“Yu Xiu has returned. Should we activate the Feast Plan?”

Watching Yu Xiu leave, the old man who had shared a table with Yu Xiu suddenly took out a small communicator, composed a message, and sent it out.

...

“Brother Li, to Jiangtan No. 1 High School.”

Yu Xiu got into the car, and not long after, arrived at the entrance of Jiangtan No. 1 High School.

“Outsiders are not allowed in.”

At this moment, a young gatekeeper, a new face, blocked Yu Xiu’s path.

Yu Xiu looked at him with a half-smile.

He noticed that the other party’s strength was not weak, suspected to be one of Qingshan’s people.

But to suddenly pull such a stunt, he was quite dedicated.

“Brat, why are you stopping him?”

At this moment, the old man’s voice came from the gatehouse. A moment later, he was seen rushing out of the gatehouse and coming before Yu Xiu.

“Master, didn’t you say outsiders aren’t allowed into our school?”

“You rotten kid, he’s Yu Xiu, not some outsider.”

The gatekeeper sighed helplessly, then looked at Yu Xiu and asked, “I remember you went to the Genius Training Camp, why are you back so soon?”

“I took leave for some matters.”

Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper showed an expression that said, “I don’t believe a word you say.”

I’ve been watching the gate here for over ten years. I know exactly who participates in the Genius Training Camp every year.

I’ve also heard about the end date and some rules of the Genius Training Camp.

Leave of absence?

You’re trying to fool a ghost!

“You brat, go on in!”

The gatekeeper knew Yu Xiu didn't want to tell the truth, so he didn't press further.

“Grandpa, the apprentice you’ve taken is very good, quite robust.”

Before leaving, Yu Xiu walked up and deliberately patted the young gatekeeper’s shoulder.

The young gatekeeper felt a huge force, and a flicker of surprise passed through his eyes.

He knew he had been exposed.

However, he didn't think much of it and maintained his previous expression.

“That’s right, my little apprentice has hope of becoming a true Martial Artist in the future.”

“I think there’s hope too.”

The young gatekeeper noticed Yu Xiu’s gaze, and the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

Hope of becoming a Martial Artist?

I am a Grandmaster.

...

A moment later, Yu Xiu arrived at the principal’s office.

He knocked on the door and walked in. The principal suddenly stood up and asked, “Weren’t you at the Genius Training Camp? Why are you suddenly back?”

“I came back for some things!”

The principal asked with a strange expression, “Can you just leave the Genius Training Camp anytime?”

The answer was clearly no.

“You didn’t do something outrageous at the Genius Training Camp and get kicked out, did you?”

Yu Xiu said speechlessly, “Am I really a Devil King in your eyes?”

“What do you think?”

The principal rolled his eyes. “I’ve been teaching for thirty years, and it’s the first time I’ve seen a student beat up the principal. Do you think your image is good?”

Yu Xiu shook his head and chuckled, “If you say so, I have nothing to say.”

At this moment, the principal suddenly sobered up and said seriously, “Tell me! Did something happen?”

“In the past two days, a new gatekeeper suddenly joined our school, and four new teachers also arrived, all assigned to your sister’s and cousin’s classes. This isn’t a coincidence, is it?”

“According to the higher-ups, they are ‘connected’ and here to ‘gain experience’ at our school. Do you think I believe that?”

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiu frowned sharply.

The principal looked at Yu Xiu and asked, “They’re here to protect, aren’t they?”

“Seeing your frown, I know what you’re thinking.”

“Their saying that is deliberately to let others know. It’s a warning shot.”

“Those people, knowing that your sister and cousin have so many people protecting them, naturally won’t dare to act rashly.”

Hearing this, Yu Xiu nodded slightly.

“Does the principal know about the Blood God Sect?”

“I knew it!”

The principal said with a solemn expression, “Given your strength and age, I guessed the Blood God Sect would target you sooner or later.”