### Chapter 31: The Exorbitant Nature of Star Cuisine
After Mo Qianmeng saw through his motive, Mo Tu felt no real regret.
Reflecting now, uncertainty was truly the best part. Once something was meticulously planned, the excitement was all gone.
There were natural pleasures and man-made ones, and Mo Tu preferred watching the natural kind.
Once something huge kicked off in Qi Yuan City, he could go straight to the front row for the show.
“So be it. The situation in your place is quite complex with the addition of the Rising Sun Theater group, so expect a variety of knock-on effects,” Mo Tu said.
“I don’t need you to remind me; I can already sense the overtime coming my way.”
Mo Tu chuckled softly. “Good luck then.”
After a brief exchange, he hung up, leaving the future developments in Qi Yuan City to unfold on their own.
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Qi Yuan City.
In the core entertainment district, Night Star was already halfway through the feast.
Now, he could finally indulge in the delicious cuisine here!
Following him, Luo Xiquan and Ling Lengleng entered the heart of the area to enjoy their meal.
Rumor had it that each dish here was limited, and first-come-first-served. Missing out meant waiting an eternity.
The prices of these delicacies could rival those of luxury goods.
The small central zone was about ten percent of the entire district. The grand shops were stunning, exuding a high-end ambiance.
Night Star noted the upscale environment, confirming this as a playground only for the wealthy.
Perhaps the city’s elite conducted their social activities here too.
“Um… Compared to people from the outer and inner zones, there seem to be fewer folk here.”
“After all, the food is quite pricey. Not everyone can afford it, and some might have to worry about it for months. That’s why I visit only occasionally, mainly hanging around the outer and inner areas,” explained Luo Xiquan.
She appeared to be a food enthusiast but remained impressively slim.
She must be carefully planning her dietary intake too.
“We don’t need to talk more. Let me take you to my favorite spot. Their chef is incredible, ranked among the top ten nationally.”
“Top ten? Impressive!”
Luo Xiquan led the way until they reached another high-end restaurant at the end.
Upon entering, Night Star noticed quite a few people, probably around fifteen.
When they arrived, the other diners suddenly looked over in perfect synchronization.
They glanced back at Night Star and company, confirming nothing odd before resuming their meals.
“Huh?”
Night Star ducked slightly, puzzled.
Something felt odd about these guests…
Upon focusing, Night Star realized all the diners were Star Holders!
No exceptions!
Stunned, Night Star wondered if this place catered exclusively to Star Holders.
Just as he was pondering this, Luo Xiquan chimed in. “Night Star, the head chef here is actually a Night Watcher.”
“Is that true?”
Night Star felt a chill.
“Yes, and the place offers hefty discounts for Night Watchers. Many visitors are Watchers taking a break during patrols, which explains why there are so many idols around here. Who’d have guessed?”
“Yeah, who would have?”
Night Star grimaced.
This place was practically a Night Watcher sanctuary.
Fortunately, he doubted they recognized him.
The trio sat down at a vacant table and began ordering.
Luo Xiquan glanced at the menu on the screen, murmuring, “Though there are discounts for Watchers, we aren’t, so we’ll pay full price.”
“Ah…”
Night Star scanned the menu and prices, shocked.
Wow, these dishes were expensive!
Even carrying “a fortune,” he considered it highway robbery!
If this was a regular restaurant, they’d definitely face consumer complaints!
Yet, given it was an entertainment district, maybe this was normal.
Reassuring himself, Night Star nodded in thought.
On reflection, some Watcher-made dishes carried magical properties due to rare Stars. These dishes not only tasted great but also boosted health and longevity, beyond doubt.
The stronger the effect, the higher the price.
Ordinary folks felt these benefits most, driving rich patrons to fork over substantial sums to savor these dishes.
Since these dishes enhanced health, prevented diseases, and extended life spans, their prices seemed justified.
This realization convinced Night Star the charges weren’t outrageous.
But considering Neko Shinna’s capabilities inside her…
If she could produce Star Cuisines, in theory, he could join her as a money-making venture someday.
Then he’d be one stealthy Rich Woman!
Hmm, he’d let Night Lan utter, “If wealth comes, remember me!”
After orders were placed, chefs got cooking.
Night Star and company waited at the table, the silent atmosphere soon enveloping them.
Luo Xiquan quietly observed Night Star, causing him some awkwardness.
“Why are you staring at me?”
“It’s fine. Adorable girls deserve a second look.”
“Thanks.”
“Speaking of which, what’s your Star like? Supposedly amazing, right?”
“Mmm, it’s a secret.”
He wouldn’t reveal his Star.
Luo Xiquan didn’t mind. Secrets weren’t shared lightly anyway.
“My Star isn’t very useful. Even if I became a Night Watcher, my tasks would likely just be patrols. But that’s enough,” she mused.
“Best of luck achieving your goals.”
“Thank you. Say, Night Star, do you want to become a Night Watcher?”
“Eh? No.”
“Why not?”
“Various reasons, mostly secrets.”
“You really have a lot of secrets.”
“Not too many, just a bit.”
Actually, not many at all—just a little tidbit here and there.
Chit-chat done, their ordered dishes arrived quickly.
Conversation halted, and they all eagerly dived into the feast.
