Chapter 271: Nezha's Admonition, Zhi Nv's Little Thoughts

Zhi Nv was quite puzzled, but in the end she still followed along.

Indeed, there really is one!

When Zhi Nv saw the elegantly decorated Chaos Dwelling before her, she was utterly astonished—she never expected to actually find it at Deep Mountain Old Chen's place.

Turning her head, she saw that Nezha also wore a dazed, foolish expression.

"What's wrong with you?"

Zhi Nv asked with concern.

Nezha shook his head, muttering: "Why isn't it the same?"

Clearly, the first time I came here it was just a tiny wooden hut inn, so why has it become like this now? If it weren't for the signboard above remaining unchanged, I'd think I'd taken a wrong turn.

This must be newly built, right? That former shabby hut truly didn't befit Shopkeeper Chen.

"Remember this later: under no circumstances should you test Shopkeeper Chen's cultivation."

Nezha warned.

Last time he tried, and that pressure like endless chaos—how many levels above him it was, he didn't know. Not having dwelled on it before was already more than fortunate enough; this time he absolutely must not do that again!

He knows much, so naturally he understands fully.

But Zhi Nv is only here for the first time, and he worries she might offend Shopkeeper Chen over this, so it's better to warn her in advance.

Zhi Nv narrowed her eyes, smiled faintly: "Alright."

Such things she naturally knows—probing another's cultivation without permission is a grave disrespect; encountering someone with a bad temper, it's no rarity to forge enmity then and there.

"Besides, the meal fee here is also unusual—each person has their own pricing standard."

Nezha warned again.

At the Peach Banquet earlier, he had, intentionally or not, asked Yang Dage and Tianpeng, and found their fee standards: one was Tianpeng's heavenly eye tears, the other actually a Golden Immortal-level magic treasure!

Truly unfathomable.

Yang Dage is still fine—after all, he can support himself—but Tianpeng's is truly extravagant.

He already has quite a few Golden Immortal-level magic treasures in hand, but if each meal required one such treasure, he couldn't last long.

Nezha felt a slight doubt in his heart, also unsure why, when mentioning this fee standard, Tianpeng seemed so relaxed—his magic treasures are clearly fewer than mine!

Nezha thus conveyed all the precautions he knew about Chaos Dwelling to Zhi Nv.

What a strange restaurant indeed—Zhi Nv's eyes held a touch of novelty, she nodded slightly, accepting it.

One before the other, the two entered the door.

Zhi Nv was instantly drawn in by the interior decor—this decoration is truly ingenious!

Zhi Nv admired everything before her; designing clothes also requires beauty and inspiration.

For this style, her feeling is profoundly deep, and inspiration instantly came to her heart.

Had it not been for the unsuitable timing now, she estimates she would have already returned to the Weaving Maiden Palace to design new clothes.

Chen Nuo had just finished tidying up in the back kitchen and came out, seeing the little girl before him, Chen Nuo raised his eyebrows.

"Isn't this Nezha? Come for leftover rice again—it's been quite a while."

He still remembers Nezha's fee standard—using it once drops cultivation, which indeed makes sense!

Cultivation is the foundation for standing in the Three Realms; even he himself dares to be so arrogant largely because he's invincible within Chaos Dwelling.

He also noticed Zhi Nv behind Nezha; Chen Nuo startled—why would Nezha bring a woman over? Who is this? But soon he got the answer.

"Zhi Nv greets Shopkeeper Chen."

Zhi Nv bowed gracefully toward Chen Nuo.

Since in Nezha's mouth, the so-called Shopkeeper Chen possesses such vast divine powers, I ought to pay my respects.

So it's Zhi Nv.

Chen Nuo casually glanced her up and down, then nodded.

This gentle, warm demeanor and appearance indeed match quite closely what he had imagined.

If Chen Nuo's thoughts were known to Nezha, he would surely be speechless—this is a thick-faced, black-hearted evil woman!

But Chen Nuo immediately afterward wore a strange expression—how did Nezha get involved with Zhi Nv? It seems they've had no prior interaction at all? "Would you like to dine here?"

Chen Nuo spoke softly.

Upon hearing this, Nezha nodded repeatedly—this is exactly what he wanted!

Earlier, his cultivation was insufficient, so he never dared come; now he's practically drooling.

Scanning the surroundings, he saw no sign of the Ox Demon King or Peng Demon King, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If he encountered them again, they'd cling to him relentlessly, always wanting to witness his divine powers—that would be disastrous.

Chen Nuo flicked his wrist, drawing the menu over.

"All here."

Chen Nuo said,

He hasn't yet added the newly drawn Buddha Jumps Over the Wall to it.

A grand move naturally has its uses.

Receiving it with both hands, Nezha was also drawn in by this exquisite menu before him.

This one looks good, that one's not bad either!

Eh? Nezha's eyes lit up, he looked toward one spot—isn't this the dish he ate when he first came to Chaos Dwelling? Called Sweet and Sour Pork, the picture is nearly identical to what he ate back then.

Though he still wants to eat it, since he's come this once with great effort, naturally he should try something new first.

Nezha calmed his mind and began studying.

Is Nezha's divine power from here? After scanning the surroundings, Zhi Nv couldn't help but glance at the cultivation-energy-plain Chen Nuo.

Regarding cultivation knowledge, Zhi Nv hasn't specifically studied it—she just carries cultivation, going through the motions.

However, she still knows something about how difficult it is to comprehend divine abilities.

That is something that makes even the mighty of the Three Realms suffer endlessly; to cultivate a single divine ability, one does not know how much time it would take.

But the results are also gratifying.

Divine ability is foundation, and it even plays a role in establishing victory; one can imagine how important divine abilities are.

Even one's own cultivation is so difficult—how high a cultivation level would one need to help others awaken? Zhi Nv feels deeply moved, but she is not like Nezha Tianpeng, who values divine abilities extremely.

She has never exchanged hands with anyone, harbors no malicious intent toward others, and as the Heavenly Court's top clothing official, aside from making clothes, she does not think about other matters, nor will she invite any trouble.

To her, divine abilities are optional.

Thinking and thinking, Zhi Nv's thoughts began to wander—this Manager Chen's appearance... would also suit female attire quite well!

Zhi Nv became interested, made so many female attires for Nezha, and thus developed a strong interest and hobby in this area!

Focused and attentive, Zhi Nv carefully observed Chen Nuo's appearance, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she felt!

Combining the inspiration she just gained, if she were to design it, she would definitely create a very beautiful female attire.

With Manager Chen's appearance, if he wore it, he would undoubtedly be charming and beautiful beyond compare!

It is not saying that Nezha's female attire would be inferior to Manager Chen's, but rather that their styles are simply different.

Nezha wearing female attire is of the cute type, while Manager Chen wearing it would surely be noble and absolutely beautiful!

Although his handsome appearance carries a bright aura, only needing to use rouge to adjust his face would suffice.

Zhi Nv dares to guarantee, with her sharp eye for clothing honed over years of tailoring, that it will definitely look especially good.

Chen Nuo felt somewhat uneasy under Zhi Nv's fervent gaze—why is this weaving maiden acting like this, constantly staring at him? Could it be that she noticed dirt on his face from cleaning the back kitchen and was thinking about it, when Zhi Nv had already stepped forward, speaking in a charming manner: "Manager Chen, may I ask if you wear skirts?"

Chen Nuo had a black line on his face—this is... what ghost?