Speak to Boss Du at Aurum Alley

📍 The Xianzhou Luofu Aurum Alley

Did you want something?

Boss Du

Lately, I've been trying to make something new with fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits. After some setbacks, I've finally developed a new recipe.

Boss Du

This is the new flavor for Flaming Potent Tea. I've followed your suggestions from last time, and this one is sure to lift your spirits with its spicy kick.

Boss Du

Why don't you come over and give it a try?

System

Boss Du personally pours a cup of tea for you.

Boss Du

Here, feel free to give it a try, and if you feel like drinking more, there's plenty where that came from.

Options

Bottoms up!

Taste the new Flaming Potent Tea

Drink it up in one gulp!

System

You accept the cup of tea and slowly drink it. Your mind remains calm — you have had your fair share of bizarre encounters on your journey, and how could a cup of tea possibly surprise you now?

System

The warm liquid goes down your throat smoothly, and its comforting warmth causes the corners of your lips to curl into a smile. You're about to congratulate Boss Du on his progress with his new recipe.

System

However, before you can say anything, you are taken aback by the sight of a few areas on Boss Du's head that are already showing signs of balding.

System

Developing the new Flaming Potent Tea seemed as simple as adding some random ingredients, but you didn't realize that Boss Du was so committed that he even sacrificed his hair. You are impressed by his perseverance.

System

Boss Du looks at you with expectant eyes, but you remain silent. At that moment, you notice beads of sweat emerging behind his ears, and you are unsure if he's nervous, anxious, or lacks confidence in your competency...

System

But why can you see the sweat behind his ears? As you ponder this question, your thoughts come to an abrupt halt, and a cold shiver runs down your spine.

Boss Du

...Eh? A—Are you all right? How do you like the tea?

Options

Didn't you just get sweaty behind your ears?

Looks like you've experienced some hair loss...

Sorry, I just got lost in thought.

Boss Du

Umm, perhaps it's because I'm wearing thick clothes today as my family insists that it's cold outside. Have I been sweating so much that you've noticed...?

Boss Du

Well, please forgive me. It's not professional to sweat so much in front of customers.

Boss Du

That's true. I have been staying up late these days, and I've been experiencing terrible hair loss every day when I... W—wait! H—How did you find it out?

Boss Du

It's okay. Just take your time. I'm not in a hurry anyway.

Boss Du

Did something... just happen?

Options

(Tell him what you just saw.)

Boss Du

I see. It appears that the tea has caused some sort of hallucination as a side effect.

Boss Du

Well, I wasn't feeling nervous, and of course I didn't lose my hair at all. That must have been a hallucination.

Boss Du

In any case, something is wrong with this recipe, and I'll have to adjust it. Oh, here's the promised compensation. I'll give you a call once I've come up with something new.