CH 49

“Excuse me, taking the child from the Ji family away may not be appropriate,” said the person in front, who seemed fearless even when facing Feng Ye.

Holding Xiao Long’s hand, Bai Xianzhi and Feng Ye were blocked by several people. Bai Xianzhi stepped forward and said, “Mr. Ji, Xiao Long is my adopted son now. The legal procedures have been completed, and all the documents are in order. If you believe that Xiao Long is your child, please present evidence and let the Temporal Management Bureau handle this matter. I believe they have established protocols for such cases, so please follow the rules.”

After speaking, Bai Xianzhi took out a communication device and dialed the Temporal Management Bureau’s number. When the words “Divine Clan” and “Black Dragon Clan” were mentioned, the bureau’s staff showed great concern and promised to come as quickly as possible.

After ending the call, Xiao Long tugged at Bai Xianzhi’s arm and said, “Dad, I don’t know him!” Bai Xianzhi comforted him with a smile.

One hour earlier, Bai Xianzhi and Feng Ye arrived at the Black Dragon Clan to explain their purpose. Accompanied by Ling Die, they found Xiao Long inside a stone house, glaring at a man. Upon hearing Bai Xianzhi’s voice, Little Dragon immediately ran to his side.

The man who followed Xiao Long was familiar to Bai Xianzhi; he recognized him as a customer who had visited his shop that morning. Could this man be the one who took Xiao Long?

Before he could inquire, another group of people arrived behind them. Together with the man, they blocked their way and claimed that Xiao Long belonged to their Dragon Clan.

It was quite comical since Bai Xianzhi remembered specifically asking the Black Dragon Clan before adopting Xiao Long if they had lost children. At that time, the Black Dragon Clan denied it. Now, not only did they secretly take Xiao Long away, but they also claimed he was their own child. Was this some kind of game they were playing?

Bai Xianzhi didn’t want to waste time arguing with them, and Feng Ye insisted on leaving. The Black Dragon Clan didn’t dare to stop them, but as they reached the door, they accidentally bumped into people entering from outside. Someone from behind said, “This child is from the Ji family!” The two individuals at the door immediately stood in their way, leading to this standoff.

The situation was somewhat amusing, considering that both sides involved were divine beings, and there were influential figures from the Black Dragon Clan present. It felt like a scene from a TV program where people were urged to talk things out civilly.

With the embarrassment reaching its peak, especially with the other side looking extremely arrogant, resembling the disdainful wealthy families from soap operas, Bai Xianzhi wondered why they couldn’t handle this matter according to established protocols. Was it necessary to barge in like bandits, acting so unreasonably?

Since neither side was willing to back down, and given the mysterious disappearance of Xiao Long, Bai Xianzhi decided to call the Temporal Management Bureau.

The bureau’s personnel arrived promptly; it only took about ten minutes from the time Bai Xianzhi made the call until four uniformed individuals appeared outside the Black Dragon Clan’s gate.

Looking at the three divine beings at the entrance and the four or five members of the Black Dragon Clan, the four bureau staff members wiped their sweat and began their routine questioning. They first questioned the Black Dragon Clan about how Xiao Long had come from Three Thousand Food House to the Black Dragon Clan and what evidence they had to prove he was theirs.

The Black Dragon Clan presented the results of a blood test and a… Little Dragon. The blood test results were photographed by the staff members, and then everyone looked at Xiao Long, who was nervously standing there.

“Little one, do you know how you came from Three Thousand Food House to this place?” asked one of the staff members.

Ye Lin scratched his head with his claw and replied, “I… I know. I brought him back.”

People present expressed doubts. Could this be a pre-arranged act by the Black Dragon Clan?

The staff members continued, “Why did you bring this little one to the Black Dragon Clan?”

Ye Lin puffed his chest out proudly and said, “Little Xiao Long should stay with the Black Dragon Clan. He has little horns on his head, so I wanted to bring him back!”

Staff members: “…”

They went on to ask, “But how did you manage to bring Xiao Long out without the adults noticing?”

Upon hearing this, Ye Lin proudly took out a thin, gauzy robe from his pocket and waved it before everyone. “This is the dragon robe my grandma gave me on my birthday! It can make others unable to see me!” With that, he put the dragon robe on, and indeed, the dark little dragon disappeared from everyone’s sight.

After finishing the questioning with the Black Dragon Clan, the staff members asked the Ji family about how they obtained the information from the Black Dragon Clan. The staff members stated that they needed to find the child’s mother and conduct a blood test before reaching a conclusion.

Finally, the four staff members checked Bai Xianzhi’s adoption certificate online. After Xiao Long clearly expressed his desire to stay with Bai Xianzhi, despite being scared, the staff members firmly stated that the child should be with Bai Xianzhi. Xiao Long’s biological parents could visit him at Three Thousand Food House, and they could only have custody rights after obtaining the child’s consent. During this period, Bai Xianzhi couldn’t deny the biological parents’ right to visit.

After announcing the resolution, the four staff members trembled slightly as they said they would continue to follow up on the matter, hoping that everyone would abide by the rules.

Once the staff members left, the Ji family sneered and said to Feng Ye, “Leader Feng, you are impressive. The Temporal Management Bureau’s authority seems significant now!”

Feng Ye glanced at him indifferently and said, “It seems like you, Ji Changfeng, are not quite satisfied with signing the contract.”

Upon hearing that name, the two Ji family members’ expressions immediately changed. They stopped talking, and Feng Ye averted his gaze and left with Bai Xianzhi.

Back at Three Thousand Food House, Xiao Lu and Tu Linlin rushed up to them. Xiao Lu cried, and Tu Linlin wiped her eyes uncontrollably. After hearing Bai Xianzhi’s explanation, Tu Linlin was worried, “So, does that mean Xiao Long might be taken away by his biological parents in the future?”

Hearing this, Xiao Lu hugged Xiao Long tightly and said, “Xiao Long, I don’t want you to leave!”

Xiao Long hugged her back and firmly replied, “I won’t leave! I already have Dad, and I’m not going anywhere!”

It was thanks to Feng Ye that they were able to find Xiao Long so quickly after he went missing. The only thing Bai Xianzhi could do was prepare a table of delicious food to thank Feng Ye. He also declared that from now on, Three Thousand Food House would be Feng Ye’s canteen, and he could come to eat whenever he wanted. Bai Xianzhi refused to accept any payment from him!

Bain Xianzhi knew that this amount of money was insignificant to Feng Ye, but he didn’t have anything else to offer. As he pondered what else he could give, Feng Ye spoke directly, “You can tell me about your world.”

Bai Xianzhi: “!!!!!!!”

He forced a smile and said, “…What do you mean?”

Feng Ye looked at him, his silver eyes carrying some inexplicable emotions. Instead of answering, he asked, “Do you know the position of the Temporal Management Bureau in the Three Thousand Worlds?”

Bai Xianzhi was stunned, “Wha… What?” Feng Ye looked at him meaningfully, “Although the Temporal Management Bureau’s jurisdiction covers the entire Three Thousand Worlds, it is currently most successful in managing the Orc and Spirit Clans. In higher-ranked clans like the Dragon or Soul Clan, the Temporal Management Bureau’s influence is insignificant compared to the authority of the elders within the clans. In these worlds, matters are handled based on strength. The one with the most power is considered right. Many times, even if the Temporal Management Bureau is present, they can’t alter the course of events. Such incidents are the bureau’s scandal, hidden from official records but known to everyone in the Three Thousand Worlds. Yet, your immediate reaction when facing the Dragon Clan was to seek the Temporal Management Bureau.”

Bai Xianzhi’s face stiffened, and Feng Ye continued, “Moreover, the Space Rift is beyond the bureau’s jurisdiction. As the owner of Three Thousand Food House, you have a stronger sense of lawfulness than the Orc and Spirit Clans. Most importantly, people from the Three Thousand Worlds cannot reach the Space Rift.”

Repeatedly mentioning the Space Rift and his tendency to seek help from the “police uncles” when in trouble, it was clear to anyone that something was off about him.

Sighing, Bai Xianzhi reluctantly said, “Okay, I will tell you some things about my world, but you have to tell me why you want to know all this.”

In truth, he wasn’t worried that Feng Ye would harm him. Perhaps it was because they had spent so much time together, or maybe he had mentally prepared himself when he sought Feng Ye’s help. Now that his identity was fully exposed, he felt no fear in his heart, but rather a sense of relief. He was no longer alone.

“I want the Temporal Management Bureau to have the maximum influence in every world, whether it’s the Dragon Clan, Soul Clan, or Divine Clan, so that everyone lives under a set of rules, and power is no longer the sole determinant of right and wrong in the Three Thousand Worlds.”

Wow! This idea is grand! To establish a comprehensive and unified set of laws that everyone must abide by, it’s like wanting to unify the entire Three Thousand Worlds!

Just thinking about it, Bai Xianzhi felt how arduous and difficult this journey would be. According to what he learned on the “Tongtong Net,” the relations between the various races in the Three Thousand Worlds were not harmonious. Some races naturally faced discrimination, while others were revered. Some races were warlike, while others were timid…

Damn! This is like a combination of racial discrimination, mythical creatures, racial customs, and traditions all in one! You know, just dealing with racial discrimination alone took the United States so many years to resolve!

To unify such a world, Bai Xianzhi felt he was inadequate. The hardships and difficulties in achieving that goal were beyond what he dared to imagine!

“Uh, well, I think what I know might not be of much help to you.”

Feng Ye smiled, “It’s okay. I just want to understand what a world is like, where people seek help instead of using force when faced with problems.”

Bai Xianzhi nodded with difficulty.

Feng Ye continued, “Of course, I will compensate you. Have you ever considered expanding Three Thousand Food House?”

….

Expand Three Thousand Food House?

Bai Xianzhi had indeed thought about it. He loved cooking and creating things, but just like how he couldn’t keep eating his favorite food forever, if the things he loved took over his entire life and became a means of forced survival, the genuine passion would disappear under the monotony of repetitive and mechanical labor.

Furthermore, compared to cooking itself, Bai Xianzhi was more passionate about exploring new dishes or making subtle changes to similar recipes, seeking out delicate nuances in flavors.

Most importantly, as a man, Bai Xianzhi also had ambitions! A small Three Thousand Food House couldn’t satisfy his aspirations. Before, the idea of expanding the restaurant had been shelved because the unique nature of Three Thousand Food House meant it could only be a humble little eatery. If it grew too big, it would undoubtedly attract attention, and once exposed, the consequences were unpredictable.

But now, Feng Ye told him there was a way to expand Three Thousand Food House and perfectly balance both worlds.

The method was simple in theory – to separate the two worlds. The customers and employees from the Three Thousand Worlds would be separated from the ones from Bai Xianzhi’s world.

It sounded easy, but it was practically impossible. Not to mention that Three Thousand Food House had only one entrance, which everyone from both worlds had to use, but the eatery was too small. How could they achieve this separation?

Feng Ye’s solution was to use a Spatial Overlapping Device to expand the internal space, creating a mirrored space where one was in front and the other at the back. They would set up a small teleportation array at the entrance, equipped with a screening mechanism. Anyone without spiritual power entering the array would be instantly transported to the mirrored space. Because they lacked spiritual power, they wouldn’t even notice they had been teleported.

Bai Xianzhi listened with wide eyes, applauding in admiration. In this regard, the Three Thousand Worlds clearly had the upper hand.

With a feasible plan in hand, Bai Xianzhi announced the temporary closure of Three Thousand Food House on the “Tongtong Net” and began the renovation work in seclusion. The Spatial Overlapping Device required part of the physical space, so he took charge of the expansion renovation at Three Thousand Food House in Wutong Lane. Meanwhile, the people brought by Feng Ye handled the expansion within the Space Rift, and both sides worked simultaneously.

At the same time, Bai Xianzhi posted job advertisements on the XX Job Market to recruit staff. Since he could open the restaurant in S City without any worries, he decided to do it properly this time. He announced openings for two apprentice positions, two servers, and a dishwasher.

After consulting with Tu Linlin and Zhuo Long about their thoughts, Bai Xianzhi also posted recruitment ads on the “Tongtong Net.” He hired two servers and one apprentice, as Tu Linlin expressed a desire to learn culinary skills. Additionally, he hired two dishwashers and even a financial and human resources manager, as he anticipated that the number of staff would increase with Three Thousand Food House’s expansion, and the accounting would become more complex.

Once all these arrangements were in place, Bai Xianzhi looked at his bank balance and felt deeply grateful for the existence of Spicy Blood Hot pot and Time Moon Hotel.

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Author’s note: There will be more updates! Tomorrow I’ll try to write more content. Later, after having dinner, I’ll accompany my grandma to buy clothes!

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