Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Chen Li had been in this world long enough to notice that while these Cultivators consumed Demon Beast Meat, most of it was boiled and tasteless. If it weren't for the sake of cultivation, he doubted anyone would willingly eat it.
Thus, he dedicated himself to crafting secret roasted meat. While it might not be the best in the world, it was certainly enough to make the Cultivators from the eighteen villages drool.
He did all this to strengthen the ties between Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect with the Imperial Academy.
"Lin Xuan, how about we share our roasted meat with Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect?" Chen Li suggested, glancing at his stern mentor, Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan was known for his integrity and strongly opposed the previous actions of the two sects that had tried to undermine them. Even with Chen Li's persuasion, he would only agree to a joint effort by the Three Major Sects against the Beast Tide. Sharing Demon Beast Meat was out of the question.
Seeing the mischievous smile on Chen Li's face, Lin Xuan snorted dismissively. "Hmph! You always know how to handle things. Do as you wish!"
With that, Lin Xuan closed his eyes and resumed his cultivation.
Chen Li's smile grew even brighter. "Just wait and see, Lin Xuan! I promise I won't let the Two Major Sects side with Holy Spirit Palace."
He understood that Lin Xuan was giving him an opportunity. After all, having more friends meant more paths to take. Resolving misunderstandings and bringing people together was ideal.
Chen Li picked a few skewers of the most fragrant Demon Beast Meat and jogged over to the disciples of Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect, wearing an innocent smile. "Brothers and sisters, my mentor says we're all family. Come on, try my cooking! This is my family's secret recipe; I guarantee you've never tasted such delicious roasted meat!"
The disciples exchanged glances, hesitating a bit. Although they were tempted, they felt too proud to accept Chen Li's goodwill openly.
"Junior Brother Chen," one disciple from Heaven's Gate began but was interrupted as Chen Li stuffed a piece of Demon Beast Meat into his mouth.
Chen Li's smile was bright and sincere. "Brother, don't be polite! We're all family here; just eat!"
After some reluctance, that disciple couldn't resist the temptation of the roasted meat any longer. Blushing, he accepted the skewer and whispered a thank you.
With one person leading the way, others soon followed suit, letting down their guards as they took the roasted meat from Chen Li and began eating heartily.
"Mmm! Delicious! This roasted meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; it's simply amazing!"
"Yeah! I've never had such tasty roasted meat before! Junior Brother Chen, you're incredible!"
"Do you have more? Give me another skewer!"
As the disciples of Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect enjoyed the roasted meat, they couldn't stop praising Chen Li. The previous barriers and conflicts melted away amidst the mouthwatering aroma of the grilled delicacies.
Chen Li watched the scene with a sense of satisfaction, casting a provocative glance at Chen Ming in the distance.
"What have you done with the elixirs? Can they compare to the aroma of my roasted meat?" he taunted. "Look, you can't win them over!"
Nearby, the members of the Holy Spirit Palace observed the disciples of Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect devouring their food with grease dripping from their mouths, unable to suppress their own salivation.
Chen Ming's face turned ashen with anger. He crushed the Demon Beast Meat in his hand into powder, gritting his teeth and muttering curses under his breath. "Damn it! Damn it! This Chen Li is truly infuriating!"
He had intended to use elixirs to win over Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect, planning to eliminate those from the Imperial Academy, but he never expected that Chen Li would completely disrupt his plans with just a bit of roasted meat!
"Young Master, what should we do now?" a disciple from Holy Spirit Palace cautiously approached Chen Ming and asked.
"What else can we do?" Chen Ming shot him an irritated glare. "If we can't deal with Chen Li, then your lives are forfeit!"
"Yes! Brother Chen!" The disciple nodded quickly, though inwardly he felt despair; it seemed Chen Ming was going to vent his frustrations on them.
As night deepened, the crackling campfire illuminated the varied expressions of those gathered, marking the beginning of a tumultuous struggle beneath the surface.
The valley was shrouded in damp mist, with several campfires stubbornly burning, dispelling the chill of the night.
After several days, the aroma of roasted meat had become commonplace in the valley, yet Chen Li continued to roast Demon Beast Meat with enthusiasm, occasionally adding unknown spices that made everyone drool.
The disciples of Heaven's Gate and Golden Sun Sect now avoided those from Holy Spirit Palace and instead mingled with the members of Imperial Academy. They sat around Chen Li’s roasting rack, laughing and chatting as if previous grievances had never occurred.
"Brother Chen, your roasting skills are incredible! Better than our sect's head chef!" one disciple from Golden Sun Sect exclaimed through a mouthful of skewered meat.
"Of course!" Chen Li raised an eyebrow proudly. "This is my family’s secret recipe; I wouldn’t share it with just anyone!"
"Brother Chen, if you ever open a restaurant, I’ll definitely be there every day!" another disciple from Heaven's Gate chimed in enthusiastically.
Chen Li laughed heartily and handed out more skewers: "Sure thing! I’ll give you an 20% discount then!"
In the distance, members of Holy Spirit Palace watched this scene with dark expressions, feeling as if they had swallowed a fly. The Demon Beast Meat in their hands tasted like cardboard; it was no longer delicious.
Leng Yue approached Chen Ming and whispered, "Young Master, what should we do? That little beast is being treated like treasure by them; we have no chance to act."
A cold smile crept onto Chen Ming's lips as he looked toward Chen Li. Despite his eight-year-old face, there was an unexpected ruthlessness in his expression.
"Don't worry," he said coldly. "The treasure compass is still spinning; that means there’s a treasure nearby. Just give it one more night, and I’ll be able to follow the compass to find it. At that time, I don’t believe this little roasted meat will be enough to win over Cloud Sword and Blazing Sun!"
Hearing this, Leng Yue's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Young Master is brilliant!"
The night grew darker, and the valley was silent, save for the crackling of the campfire and the occasional chirp of insects.
Chen Li stretched lazily, yawned, and said to everyone, "Let's call it a night. Everyone should get some rest. In a couple of days, when the Beast Tide dissipates, we can leave."
The group dispersed, each heading to their own tents to rest. Chen Li crawled into his tent and was just about to lie down when he suddenly heard faint footsteps outside.
He sat up alertly, holding his breath as he listened intently to the sounds outside. The footsteps grew closer and finally stopped right outside his tent.
Curiously, Chen Li released his Divine Soul perception and instantly noticed that not far away, Chen Ming was sneaking around in the valley, holding a compass that shimmered with an unusual light.
The needle of the compass spun continuously before finally pointing in a specific direction. That direction was unmistakably towards the location of the Supreme Spirit Crystal Mine!
Comment 0 Comment Count