In the dead of night, my barbecue stall was brightly lit, shrouded in swirling smoke. The skewers on the iron rack sizzled, with fat dripping down and sparking as it hit the flames, filling the air with a mouthwatering aroma.
"Boss, I'll have ten skewers of grilled beef tendon!"
"Coming right up!" I replied, not missing a beat as I flipped the skewers.
Suddenly, a strange fragrance mingled with the smoky scent of the barbecue. I looked up and was taken aback.
Tonight's late-night diner was no ordinary creature! Wasn't that the legendary "Demon World Michelin Three-Star Inspector," Su Yan?
The regulars around me widened their eyes in disbelief as Su Yan floated into my stall, a high-cold black cat perched on her shoulder, its gaze even more aloof than hers.
With a playful smile that resembled a fox spirit, Su Yan beckoned to me with her crimson lips. "Boss, I'll have ten skewers of Da Yao Zi to try~"
I thought to myself, emmm, even beautiful women love Da Yao Zi?
Just then, the old copper mirror behind me flickered unexpectedly!
A Jing, my most trusted Mirror Spirit, appeared in the reflection with an expression that screamed, "Buddy, you're in trouble!" and mouthed to me: "Holy crap! She's a Thousand-Year Fox Demon!"
I was left speechless.
Late-night barbecue with a Thousand-Year Fox Demon and Da Yao Zi? My stall was about to become famous!
A Jing added, "As expected of you; your imagination is truly beautiful..."
I rolled my eyes dramatically.
But who said barbecue stalls couldn't serve demon folk? I, Jiang Xiaoman, was a businessperson!
No matter if you are human, demon, or immortal, as long as you pay, the Secret Grilled Skewers are unlimited!
"Here comes the fragrant grilled Da Yao Zi~"
I placed a plate of sizzling, smoky Da Yao Zi in front of Su Yan.
Su Yan sat elegantly on a small stool, gracefully picking up a skewer of grilled Da Yao Zi and taking a gentle bite. Although this demon realm's Michelin Three-Star Inspector Su Yan appeared aloof, I knew that bite had surely amazed her with my skewers!
This was my signature dish—grilled Da Yao Zi! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, its aroma was irresistible, making it hard for anyone to walk away!
At that moment, a little black cat suddenly leaped onto the table and snatched a skewer of Da Yao Zi right under Su Yan's nose, devouring it in two bites.
Then, a glint of mischief flashed in the cat's golden eyes. Was it actually smiling at me?
Suddenly, just as I returned to the grill, something strange happened! The ancestral Copper Scraper at my waist began to emit a faint blue light!
I was taken aback. This Copper Scraper had been passed down from my grandfather; I had carried it with me since childhood and never knew it could glow!
Could it be?
I looked up at Su Yan... Could this Thousand-Year Fox Demon be up to something?
"Boss, another ten skewers of Da Yao Zi~"
Su Yan smiled sweetly at me. As the Copper Scraper at my waist suddenly began to shine, I felt an unknown power surge into my body. It was a strong yet warm sensation I had never experienced before.
I stole a glance at Su Yan; this ancient fox remained calm as she continued to enjoy her Da Yao Zi...
Could this matter have nothing to do with her?
It's really strange!
Once I finish my shift, I need to ask Old Li next door.
That old man who sells Spicy Hot Pot definitely knows something!
Su Yan finished her skewers and elegantly wiped her mouth.
She pulled a copper coin from her pocket and tossed it onto the table.
I stared at the coin, astonished: is there still someone using copper coins to pay these days?
Under the moonlight, the coin shimmered with an unusual glow.
As I reached out to touch it, I immediately felt a warm, magical energy quietly emanating from the coin.
It seems this copper coin is not ordinary!
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