The tool in her hand hadn't been tested yet, but she already found it incredible.
These things completely exceeded her imagination. And just as Xiangling said, they were treasures that Mora couldn't buy.
Whether it was this Underground Fishing Rod or the Deathmatch Spear from earlier, both were priceless treasures.
That Jar Shop was simply too magical.
"Xiangling, how many instant noodles do we have?"
At that moment, Chef Mao walked in from outside, chuckling. "Let's stay up late tonight to make more, so we can sell more tomorrow."
The instant noodles were too popular. Even this late at night, people were coming specifically to eat them.
"We have some, but not a lot."
Hearing her father's words, Xiangling pointed to the baskets filled with square noodle blocks.
"Mm-hm, good. When we close for the night, I'll come help make them too. Didn't you pull that Sleepwalking Box today?"
Chef Mao suddenly remembered something and said, "When I go to sleep tonight, you can set up that Sleepwalking Box for me. I don't have much to do during the day, so I can make noodles while I sleep at night."
"Eh????"
Seeing her father pushing himself so hard, Xiangling was stunned. "You don't have to go that far, do you?"
"Of course I do! This is a crucial item for Wanmin Restaurant's success. We have to produce it as fast as possible."
Chef Mao took a deep breath. "With these instant noodles, I can definitely get revenge on Liuli Pavilion and Xinyue Kiosk!"
With the instant noodles and the coffee, he believed Wanmin Restaurant could surpass the two great culinary giants of Liyue—Li and Yue cuisine.
"Is this stuff really that delicious?"
Beside them, Hu Tao, who had overheard the conversation, looked at the instant noodle block with intense curiosity.
She had seen Xiangling working on it the moment she arrived.
Thinking that this was a recipe from that magical Jar Shop made her even more curious.
The recipe from the jar had to be delicious. Otherwise, Chef Mao wouldn't claim it could surpass Liyue's two great cuisines.
Come to think of it, when she arrived, she had seen quite a few people eating noodles.
She had just glanced at them casually and didn't pay much attention.
"Yeah, it's pretty good."
Hearing Hu Tao's question, Xiangling nodded. "Of course, the taste is just a bonus. The truly important part is the convenience."
Xiangling then explained just how convenient the instant noodles were.
Hearing the explanation, Hu Tao's beautiful plum-blossom eyes sparkled.
She understood what Xiangling meant. If it worked like that, these noodles could completely replace dry rations.
They were portable, small, and compact.
Just soak them in boiling water, and they were ready to eat.
Add some of Wanmin Restaurant's seasoning, and you had a meal.
This was infinitely better than gnawing on cold mantou in a freezing environment.
"Make me a bowl. I want to try."
Hu Tao said with a smile.
After finishing the bowl, she planned to visit the Jar Shop Xiangling mentioned and open a few jars herself.
Such magical jars... how could Director Hu miss out on the fun?
"Sure."
Xiangling nodded. "My treat. No charge."
She and Hu Tao were very close friends, and she loved sharing good things with her—sharing happiness!
Under Hu Tao's gaze, Xiangling placed a noodle block into a large bowl, poured in rich bone broth, and covered it with a lid.
Everything happened within a minute. Fast and convenient.
"Done!"
Xiangling grinned. "Just wait two or three minutes, and it's ready to eat."
"It really is convenient."
Hu Tao, having watched the whole process, exclaimed in amazement.
Seeing it with her own eyes was far more impactful than hearing about it.
She saw the convenience firsthand.
And she understood the value of this product.
Once Wanmin Restaurant launched this, it would be a hit with adventurers, instantly capturing their hearts.
Adventurers trekking through the wild were lucky if they found a pot to boil some hot food. Most had to settle for dry, hard rations or wild fruits.
The appearance of instant noodles would completely improve their quality of life.
"Eh?"
Suddenly, Hu Tao remembered something and asked curiously, "Xiangling, what was that Sleepwalking Box you mentioned earlier?"
If she hadn't misheard, Chef Mao had asked Xiangling to set it up so he could work while sleeping. What is that thing?
"It's a magical tool I got from the Jar Shop."
Xiangling took the Sleepwalking Box out of her pocket—a small, exquisite box. "This is it."
"When you go to sleep, you write down what you want to do on a piece of paper, put it in the box, and place the box under your pillow. Once you fall asleep, you can perform the task while sleeping."
"Lend it to me!!!"
Hearing this, Hu Tao's beautiful plum-blossom eyes flashed with excitement.
This Sleepwalking Box is perfect for me!
She had always wondered how to efficiently find people late at night.
"Um, I'll lend it to you after we finish the instant noodles."
Xiangling scratched her head. "I need to use it for the noodle production right now."
"No rush, no rush."
Hu Tao waved her hand. "I'll use it later. Besides, I haven't gone to that magical Jar Shop yet. Maybe I can pull a Sleepwalking Box myself!"
At this moment, Hu Tao was yearning to visit the shop.
The magical Jar Shop made her eager to try her luck.
"Done!"
Xiangling announced. "The noodles are ready. You can eat now, Hu Tao."
"Let me taste."
Hu Tao immediately lifted the lid, and a rich aroma wafted out.
She picked up her chopsticks and grabbed some noodles.
"Mmm."
Taking a bite, Hu Tao felt the chewiness of the noodles. Her eyes blinked with delight. "It really is convenient. And delicious."
From start to finish, the process was incredibly simple, yet the taste was excellent and the texture was springy.
Hu Tao finished the bowl in no time.
She put down the bowl and exhaled a long breath. "Delicious!"
Her face was full of satisfaction.
That was a good meal.
If only she had something like this back when she was at Wuwang Hill.
"See? I didn't lie to you."
Seeing Hu Tao's satisfied expression, Xiangling smiled brightly. "And it's not just noodles. There are other recipes too. We're making a drink right now from another recipe I got from the shop. Once it's ready, I'll save a few bottles for you."
"Yay!"
Hearing this, Hu Tao hugged Xiangling, nuzzling her beautiful face against hers. "I knew my Xiangling was the best!"
"Aiyah, Hu Tao! Let go! You're getting noodle broth on my face!"
Being hugged by her best friend, Xiangling complained helplessly.
"Alright, alright. I'm going to check out that Jar Shop now."
Hu Tao released Xiangling and smiled. "Where is it? I'll come back after I open some jars."
"Um, it's on the next street over. Not far."
Xiangling gave her the location, and Hu Tao skipped away happily.
"Director Hu is as lively as ever."
Watching the scene, Chef Mao chuckled. "I wonder what she'll pull from the jars."
He was curious.
With Hu Tao's luck, what kind of things will she get?
"She should get something good."
Xiangling tilted her head. "I believe in Hu Tao's luck."
As Xiangling and Chef Mao discussed, Hu Tao skipped down the street with her hands behind her back, humming a tune. "When the sun comes out, I bask in the sun. When the moon comes out, I bask in the moon~"
Her voice was crisp and clear like an oriole, light and pleasant to the ear. She seemed to enjoy the song immensely.
"Eh? Isn't that Director Hu? When did she get back? I haven't seen her in a while."
"Strange. Why is she in such a hurry? Did someone pass away?"
"Judging by her expression, she's in a good mood today."
"By the way, have you tried Wanmin Restaurant's instant noodles? They're really good, and cheap too."
"Yeah, I tried them. They're super convenient. I bought a few blocks to take home."
"Damn, I didn't even get to buy one, and you took some home?"
Along the way, pedestrians watched the humming Hu Tao and whispered among themselves.
Their conversation eventually drifted to Wanmin Restaurant's new hit—instant noodles.
"Is this the Jar Shop Xiangling talked about?"
Hu Tao moved quickly and soon arrived at the shop's entrance.
She looked at the surroundings. The location wasn't great—quite remote.
But at the door, two Millelith guards stood watch like sentinels.
"Director Hu!"
While Hu Tao was observing the shop, the two guards noticed her skipping over and greeted her with smiles.
They knew Director Hu quite well.
"Good evening!"
Seeing the guards greet her, Hu Tao smiled, her eyes curving into crescents. "I heard this Jar Shop is magical. Seeing you two guarding it confirms that it's not simple."
After all, the Millelith didn't just guard private shops for no reason.
It was unprecedented for them to be stationed here.
As she spoke, she looked at the signboard hanging above the door and stepped into the magical Jar Shop.
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