Mystic Spice Frenzy

Following Su Li's instructions, the head chef lied to Princess Mira, claiming that Eight Treasures Bistro's supply channels had also been cut off. Frustrated, Princess Mira decided to post notices all over the Capital, offering to buy Mystic Spice.

As soon as Suxin Pavilion's purchase notice went out, Eight Treasures Bistro immediately followed suit, posting its own high-price buying announcement.

People in the Capital had long wondered what kind of magical ingredient Suxin Pavilion and Eight Treasures Bistro used to make their dishes taste so different. Now, seeing both establishments simultaneously seeking Mystic Spice, the whole city erupted with excitement. The news spread like wildfire.

Even the women and elders on the street gathered to gossip about what this Mystic Spice could possibly be, and how it could make the two hottest restaurants in the Capital compete to buy it at any price!

"What exactly is this spice? Why is it so rare? What happens if you use it?" an older woman asked, gossiping with several young wives nearby.

"I heard that if you add this spice to a dish and cook it with a special technique, the food becomes unbelievably delicious! Eight Treasures Bistro was so popular before, all because of this Mystic Spice," one of the young wives replied.

A chef from a small eatery chimed in, "But isn't Eight Treasures Bistro not popular anymore?"

The young wife rolled her eyes, "What do you know? Eight Treasures Bistro lost its popularity because they ran out of spice. Haven't you heard that now both Suxin Pavilion and Eight Treasures Bistro are offering top dollar to buy it nationwide?"

The small eatery's chef exclaimed, "Is this Mystic Spice really that amazing? Tsk, if our restaurant used it, would our business boom too?"

"Maybe it would!" the young wife said.