Inside a small room stood four burly men surrounding a bed where Yu Xiaogang was tightly bound.
After enduring three and a half years of torment, he had long since lost any hope for his future.
He didn't even know how long it had been since he last set foot on the ground and walked normally.
"Big brother, today seems to be the last day of our job."
"Hm? The last day already?"
"To be precise, there are two hours left."
"…Uh."
"Third brother, fourth brother! Stop resting already! Prepare for the final assault!"
"Yes!!"
"Mission guaranteed!"
"Absolutely!"
When Yu Xiaogang saw the four dark and muscular men completely surrounding him, a provocative expression appeared on his face.
During these three years, what storms hadn't he experienced?
He—
"Mmmph—!"
Meanwhile, at Yuexuan, inside Tang Yuehua's bedroom.
Fu Ye had already gotten up. After all, he and Yuehua had long since become like an old married couple.
As for the fact that after sleeping together for three years they still didn't have children, Fu Ye had already explained it to them.
He said that he was still young and didn't want children yet, so he had used some small methods.
Ah Wu said it didn't matter.
Ah Yin said she didn't mind.
Yuehua simply said that as long as Fu Ye continued loving her, that was enough.
Hearing this, Fu Ye could only think:
With wives like these, what more could a husband ask for?
Ah Wu had taken the immortal herb Fu Ye gave her—Purple Jade Skygrass.
Her martial spirit evolved from the Soft Bone Rabbit into the Phantom Demon Rabbit, and she had now reached Rank 73 Soul Sage.
Ah Yin's cultivation was even higher.
Her strength had reached Rank 79, only one step away from becoming a Soul Douluo.
Yuehua didn't have classes today, so Fu Ye had stayed with her until late at night.
Over the past three years, perhaps because of accumulated effort, her cultivation had advanced rapidly.
She was now approaching the level of a high-rank Soul King.
During these three years, Fu Ye had constantly traveled back and forth.
One side was Tang Yuehua.
The other side was Ah Yin and Ah Wu.
As for Juxiang Pavilion, he didn't visit it very often.
As expected, Chen Xin successfully absorbed his ninth soul ring.
Not only that, it was a 100,000-year soul ring, and even a 150,000-year super soul ring.
After learning that Fu Ye still had another God-Bestowed Soul Ring, the old fox Ning Fengzhi tried every possible method to buy one.
In the end, Ning Fengzhi proposed to help Fu Ye expand the Juxiang Pavilion business, and only then did Fu Ye agree to give him one.
That God-Bestowed Soul Ring was given to Bone Douluo, Gu Rong.
Because his martial spirit was the Bone Dragon, his physique was even stronger than Chen Xin's.
So when he absorbed the ninth ring, he managed to reach a 170,000-year super soul ring.
Because of this, Ning Fengzhi invited Fu Ye to dine at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect many times.
But Fu Ye refused every time.
In his eyes, Ning Fengzhi was still an old fox.
If he wasn't careful, he might get schemed against.
Still, Ning Fengzhi was quite good at making money.
Letting him manage Juxiang Pavilion's expansion was acceptable.
In three years, the territory of Juxiang Pavilion had expanded more than double.
Ning Fengzhi once explained his long-term plan.
He wanted to use Heaven Dou Imperial City as the center, then gradually expand into the surrounding smaller kingdoms.
For now, he had only finished renovating the main store in the capital.
Opening branches in other regions had not yet begun.
After leaving Yuexuan, one could see a very eye-catching building from afar.
Yes.
That was Juxiang Pavilion.
The scale of Juxiang Pavilion was now more than three times larger than before.
With the larger size came many more workers.
However, the rules remained the same:
The front hall received 10% of the profits,while the kitchen received 20%.
Heaven Dou Imperial City – Juxiang Pavilion
Although the restaurant had not opened for the day yet, the employees on duty had already arrived early to clean and prepare the place.
Among them was a red-haired girl calmly directing everyone's work.
She was Liu Erlong, who had joined the establishment three years ago.
Thanks to her outstanding abilities, she had now become the Deputy Manager of the Front Hall.
Although she was only nineteen years old, she already carried the aura of a strong and capable woman.
Her strength had improved as well.
She was now a Rank 49 high-level Soul Ancestor, only one step away from becoming a Soul King.
"Oh? Manager Erlong looks busy."
Fu Ye greeted her warmly as he walked closer.
"Eh? Brother Fu Ye, you're here!"
When Liu Erlong saw him, her beautiful eyes instantly sparkled.
"Yeah. I didn't have anything to do recently, so I came by to see how things are going."
As he spoke, Fu Ye casually patted her head like usual.
[Liu Erlong Affection: 93% – Secret Crush Hidden in Her Heart]
"Hehe, Brother Fu Ye, what would you like to eat? I'll ask the chefs in the back to cook it for you."
Seeing their usually capable deputy manager suddenly showing such a girlish side in front of their handsome, powerful, and wealthy boss, the other staff members nearby revealed knowing smiles.
Anyone could tell she liked their boss.
Only she thought she had hidden it well.
"Alright, take these to the chefs and let them prepare them."
Fu Ye handed her a small bag.
It didn't seem very heavy.
"Yes! Mission accepted!"
After saying that, she hurried toward the kitchen.
Fu Ye simply found a spacious seat and waited quietly.
He quite liked Liu Erlong's carefree personality.
Over these three years, every time he visited, he would tease this lively girl a bit.
As expected, she had become the Deputy Manager.
The store manager was still Xiao Lan, the same woman from three years ago, since her abilities were stronger.
Soon, Liu Erlong returned together with Xiao Li, carrying a tray.
The dishes included:
Oil from a 3,000-year Bluefin Tuna
Three Deep-Sea Ruby Shrimp
Two small boiled Thousand-Year Spirit Bamboo Shoots
The meal was light and refined.
This was the breakfast Fu Ye had carefully chosen.
After placing the tray down, Xiao Li wisely left.
After all, he worked under Liu Erlong now and clearly understood what his boss was thinking.
In his mind he could only say:
Amazing!
"Brother Fu Ye, your food is here."
There were only three small plates.
The most eye-catching was the tuna oil, which looked clear and jelly-like.
After setting the dishes down, Liu Erlong turned to leave and continue working.
But Fu Ye stopped her.
"Eat half of the tuna oil. And take one of the ruby shrimp as well."
Liu Erlong's soul power had already reached Rank 49 peak.
After eating this, she should be able to break through.
"Ah? That wouldn't be appropriate…"
"It's fine. Eat it. You didn't have breakfast either, right?"
"Thank you, Brother Fu Ye!"