Seeing that it was Ling Zhenfei, they were all very happy, as these were former brothers, and meeting up felt exceptionally warm.

Ling Zhenfei allowed the renovations to continue, as something like this shouldn't delay the construction progress.

However, it was already a bit late, so the construction team promised to start on time first thing in the morning to avoid disrupting the renovation schedule.

In the evening, Ling Zhenfei dined with them at a nearby restaurant.

They occupied two large tables, and at Ling Zhenfei's table were Luo Juan, her husband Cheng Kun, the Zhou brothers, Chunyu, and He Kun.

Everyone was chatting and laughing, commenting on the restaurant as well as the dishes.

Suddenly, someone knocked and entered, drawing Ling Zhenfei's attention to the door.

Outside the door, two people entered: a female waitress and a manager-like figure, along with a person dressed as head chef.

Their entrance immediately caught everyone's attention.

The manager-like person first bowed to greet Ling Zhenfei and the others, then turned to Ling Zhenfei and said, "Mr. Ling, your visit brings immense honor to our humble establishment.

Our head chef was thrilled upon learning that a Michelin two-star chef was dining here, and he insisted on meeting you."

After speaking, the head chef bowed to Ling Zhenfei, saying, "Mr. Ling, you're highly revered, not only in the culinary world but also in the arts, saving countless lives. I deeply admire you.

Your presence here today is a true honor, and I have nothing that can truly express my admiration, so I've brought a small gift."

He then lifted the tray in the waitress's hands, revealing a large red cloth-covered item.

Everyone was curious about what lay beneath and focused intently on it. The head chef lifted the red cloth, revealing an apple underneath.

The apple appeared ordinary, except for its slightly more attractive red color.

Everyone felt a bit let down. The head chef's words were impressive, yet it turned out to be just an apple; it seemed a bit stingy.

Seeing the disappointment, a slight smile appeared on the chef's face, and he said, "This is a dish called Soar to Great Heights."

He then pinched the stem of the apple and gently pulled, revealing its transformation.

The apple, initially whole, was now a beautifully carved artwork, with hollows and engravings, perfectly matching the name Soar to Great Heights.

When everyone was initially disappointed, Ling Zhenfei had already noticed something about the apple. While it looked intact after carving, those with sharp eyes could see the intricate patterns etched on it.

The craftsmanship was astonishing. Ling Zhenfei and others were taken aback; it's rare for anyone to carve an apple so masterfully. It seemed the chef was making quite an entrance in front of Ling Zhenfei.

However, Luo Juan didn't seem pleased; everyone knew that Ling Zhenfei was about to open a restaurant in the Provincial City, and this kind of thing happened when they went out to eat.

To put it mildly, the chef was showing off, but more significantly, he was standing up for his restaurant, giving Ling Zhenfei and Xi Shan Restaurant a demonstration.

Luo Juan glanced at Ling Zhenfei, needing no words; she understood, and so did Ling Zhenfei.

Ling Zhenfei smiled and said, "Soar to Great Heights—quite remarkable indeed. Manager Luo, please accept it."

Luo Juan nodded and received the tray.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Since you've given a gift, I should reciprocate. As the saying goes, 'A courtesy requires a return.'"

As soon as Ling Zhenfei finished speaking, he turned his wrist, producing a Xishan Fairy Peach.

Everyone was amazed, thinking it was some magic trick, as no one knew where the peach came from.

Ling Zhenfei placed the peach on an empty tray and said to the head chef, "The gift I'm giving you is called Fairy Trace.

But why is it called Fairy Trace? Everyone, take a closer look."

As Ling Zhenfei spoke, everyone looked at the peach, but there was no apparent change, and it was just a peach.

Though the peach seemed unique, calling it Fairy Trace didn't seem to fit.

The head chef and others were equally curious, surprised at the sight of the peach.

At this moment, they saw Ling Zhenfei point at the peach, which then began to transform.

Resting on the tray, the peach started spinning on its own.

Initially, it spun slowly, but after a while, it picked up speed, becoming hard for some to see the changes.

When Ling Zhenfei said stop, the peach ceased its motion.

Upon closer inspection, the transformation was astonishing; the peach was densely engraved with characters.

The three largest characters on the edge were recognizable as "Avatamsaka Sutra."

In other words, the Avatamsaka Sutra was intricately carved on a peach.

It was incredible, especially since it all happened under everyone's watchful eyes, truly earning the title Fairy Trace.

Everyone began applauding; the scene was quite spectacular.

The chef was stupefied. He initially wanted to use his knife skills to embarrass Ling Zhenfei, but who could have anticipated witnessing such a miraculous scene.

Ling Zhenfei said, "What are you waiting for? Quickly take it away. Though small, this gift is worth a few thousand dollars."

The manager, also dumbfounded, hurriedly thanked him, expressing sincere gratitude.

After taking the tray, the three left, somewhat embarrassed.

Although this happened only in the room, the event spread across the Provincial City within the following week, becoming well-known in the culinary world.

The peach inscribed with the Avatamsaka Sutra eventually fetched a high price at auction.

Moreover, the news in the city's culinary scene was unmistakable: the wolf had arrived. The arrival of Xi Shan Restaurant was sure to reshape the entire city's landscape.

After dining, Ling Zhenfei and the others went to rest.

Luo Juan had already arranged a hotel for Ling Zhenfei and the others; Ling Zhenfei and Chunyu entered the hotel.

In his room, Ling Zhenfei turned on his computer to go online, finding the news already widespread.

Especially regarding the incident at Xi Shan Restaurant's entrance, which had already caught media attention, with several outlets reporting on it.

Most headlines concerned the solar eclipse that occurred during the day, with various photos and reports.

Finding it a bit dull, Ling Zhenfei intended to rest, but at that moment, his phone rang.

Now, many people knew Ling Zhenfei's number, but he was selective in accepting calls.

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