Free Web NovelAs autumn deepened at noon, the leaves rustled in the cool breeze.
In the clean and bright kitchen, Ying Bing's beautiful face was serious, her clear eyes narrowed, and she was as solemn and aloof as if performing some important task.
It seemed that in the next second, a Supreme martial art and wonderful method would be born from her research.
Tian Xun was unconsciously influenced by this demeanor, and with a small, tense face, she asked:
"What does Li Shaoxia like to eat most?"
"..."
"Ying Bing?"
"Oh... he has a very good appetite, isn't picky, and his recent food intake has been quite large."
As Ice Cube spoke, she couldn't help but cross her arms, suppressing the strange feeling of 'baby food'.
"What about you, Ying Bing?"
"I like spicy and sour food."
Tian Xun narrowed her eyes, thinking seriously: "Since that's the case, let's make him a spicy and sour stew."
"Li Mo has even made that before." Ice Cube tilted her head, not knowing what kind of dish it was.
"Li Shaoxia is also skilled in cooking?"
Tian Xun's eyes lit up, as if she was invigorated by a challenge:
"Since we are both chefs, I must bring out some of my best skills and let Li Shaoxia know about my Donglin delicacies!"
Besides being a Yantian Sect Disciple, Tian Xun's other identity was the daughter of the owner of Donglin Haiyue Tower, the largest restaurant in Donglin, renowned throughout the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, where many prominent figures had left their footprints.
It was a popular check-in spot, so to speak.
Ahem, getting back to the point, Tian Xun had been very interested in cooking since childhood. Although her father said she had a broader world and shouldn't go down this path, she still secretly collected many precious ingredients.
"Ying Bing, you can learn from me in this area; there will be no problem."
"Mm-hmm, what should we do first?"
Ying Bing nodded slightly, listening attentively.
"Once we've decided on the dish, we need to prepare the ingredients."
Tian Xun took a jar out of her sumaru object.
The smell that came out made Ying Bing wrinkle her nose.
"This is?"
"Ancient Chen Vinegar from the Shang Dynasty. My father treasures it; he only brings it out for special occasions."
"When?"
"For example, last time there was a distinguished guest who ordered nine dishes in a row at our family's restaurant, said none of them suited his taste, and even criticized them. My father personally cooked for him, making a dish with the ancient Chen Vinegar. That person's face changed drastically, and he left without even eating it. I imagine he was utterly convinced." freewebnovёl.ƈom
There were many restaurants in Donglin, and competitors often came to find fault.
When her father made a move, he used his culinary skills to impress the opponent, so the seasonings used were naturally extraordinary.
"Oh... I seem to have forgotten the chili." Tian Xun scratched her head.
"I have some here; a little bit should work. I added too much last time."
"How long did you add it for?"
"Ten seconds."
"Then let's try adding it for eight seconds this time; there shouldn't be a problem."
Tian Xun took the Black Fiend Wood Oil and sniffed it lightly, and her hairs stood on end.
Hmm, let's just add it for five seconds.
"Ying Bing, please cut these potatoes. Be careful to use gentle force, otherwise, they might explode."
"Potatoes can explode?"
"Haha, this is also a very precious ingredient called 'potato landmine.' My father gave it to me as a last resort, and today it finally has a use."
Tian Xun left in a hurry that day and didn't hear what her old father said afterward.
"If you encounter bad people, throw this at them."
It is well known that the Empress Palace Master has extraordinary insight; it's no exaggeration to describe her as knowing everything from astronomy to geography.
Aside from the ingredients.
Next, Tian Xun taught diligently, and Ying Bing operated carefully; everything seemed to go exceptionally smoothly.
"When Li Shaoxia is surprised later, I'll interview him."
Tian Xun happily thought that she would overfulfill her task... "Mom took Grandpa and Grandma out to the market today, so Ice Cube is giving me a surprise."
Xiao Li sat in front of the courtyard, deep in thought, a slight smile on his lips: "It wouldn't be the kind of surprise Mom and Dad can't watch, would it?"
Thinking about it this way, he felt a little excited.
"Oh, right, where are Clan Leader Shang and Huanshen Sect Leader Qin?"
Li Mo suddenly froze, realizing that the lively courtyard was now only left with Old Huang still tinkering away.
He still had something to discuss with them.
"I don't know." Huang Donglai had been engrossed in studying the Inner Scenery method and didn't know when they left.
"Even Tian Miao is gone, strange."
Li Mo was puzzled. Logically, if Ice Cube had prepared a surprise for him, how could Clan Chief Shang miss such a scene?
Soon he would know why.
A moment later.
"Hiss..."
Huang Donglai suddenly stood up, his face full of vigilance, as if facing a formidable enemy, his body tensed to the limit.
"Old Huang, have you figured out a way to break through the realm?"
"No, I have an unprecedentedly strong sense of crisis!"
Huang Donglai's sense of crisis had always been keen.
"Oh?"
Li Mo also got up, his expression solemn; Old Huang would never fake it in this regard.
But this was inside the house, beneath Qingyuan, and there was also Qin Yuzhi, a Seventh Realm expert, nearby.
What kind of danger could make Old Huang's sense of crisis explode?
Li Mo's expression was grave, but he couldn't find an answer.
The two exchanged glances, the meaning self-evident.
Suddenly, two light footsteps came from the doorway, and Huang Donglai let out a low growl: "Brother Li, combination technique!"
"Good!"
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Ying Bing and Tian Xun carried a large pot into the courtyard and saw Li Mo riding on Huang Donglai's back, forming a '仌' character.
"What is this?"
Tian Xun asked blankly.
"This is... their combined attack, their bond or something." Ying Bing said helplessly.
"..." Tian Xun's mouth opened slightly.
Li Shaoxia and his companion's bond √
But how should she write this content in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths Wind and Cloud Rankings?
"Ice Cube?"
Li Mo was also stunned; why was it her ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ who came in?
Wait... "Stop messing around, come and eat." Ying Bing put down the large pot and waved her hand gently, her eyes soft.
Li Mo swallowed hard.
His mount's knees buckled, and he smoothly let Li Mo down.
So... that's where the sense of crisis came from.
So, this was the surprise?
"I taught Ying Bing how to make it, come and try it." Tian Xun said.
The lid was lifted, and the stew inside was surprisingly colorful, with a fragrant sour and spicy aroma, containing both meat and vegetables, making one's mouth water just by smelling it.
It seemed... quite normal?
Li Mo glanced at Huang Donglai.
He found that his mount also had a stunned expression, his eyes full of wisdom.
Was Old Huang's sense of crisis wrong sometimes, which is why he was dazed?
And Tian Xun was indeed the daughter of the Donglin restaurant owner, so the dishes she taught... shouldn't be a problem?
"Come and try it." Ying Bing gently handed him chopsticks.
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Li Mo swallowed, finally nodded, and picked up a piece of potato.
