Food gives me an entry, I will be invincible if I stay alive

Chapter 367 A Marvelous Treasure of Heaven and Earth, Jade True Powder
In the grove, Ding Chuan ate meat.

He was initially wary and apprehensive, which was no different from gambling with his life.

But when people reach a certain point in their lives, sometimes they have no choice but to gamble.

This is not just because Dingchuan lacks food—

In fact, although Ding Chuan lacked food, when he was really on the verge of starvation, as a cultivator, he did have other ways to survive.

However, that last resort should be avoided if possible.

However, Chen Xu's existence has provided Ding Chuan with another perspective.

After cautiously testing the waters, he began to try eating meat.

One bite, two bites, three bites...

Then, Ding Chuan's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but eat the meat faster.

He simply couldn't control himself; the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside roasted meat filled his mouth with pure and rich meaty aroma with every bite.

When the meat touched the lips, there wasn't a trace of fishy smell. On the contrary, besides the savory aroma of meat, the roasted meat also subtly exuded an exceptionally refreshing fragrance.

Ding Chuan was already starving.

He had been consuming the fasting pills sparingly. Originally, one pill would only last for two days, but he secretly extended the duration by taking one pill every three days.

He was only a Qi Refining stage cultivator, far from reaching the legendary level of living on clouds and dew. If he didn't eat, he would really starve to death!
At the same time, he also had an unusually large appetite.

In such a state of prolonged hunger, he would find anything edible delicious.

What's more, this roasted meat is so fragrant and pure.

Ding Chuan couldn't even imagine that this was the meat he had grilled.

He knew he certainly didn't have that skill.

But... what kind of being could turn decay into magic in such a short time, making a piece of roasted meat that was originally full of fishy smell and poison so delicious?
Ding Chuan ate faster and faster, eventually wolfing down his food.

Even though no one was taking it from him, he simply couldn't control the urge to take another bite as soon as he took one.

Occasionally he would utter a word or two: "Delicious!"

The complex and excited emotions in his voice were simply indescribable.

He didn't have time to praise the roast meat much, because by the time he finished eating it all, there wasn't even a tiny bit of meat left in his hand.

Ding Chuan resisted the urge to lick his fingers, then came to his senses and finally had time to praise them:
"Delicious! This is too delicious! This is the most delicious thing I have ever eaten in my life!"
Even Lu Hua Xuan's Three Immortals Roasted Meat might not be as delicious as this...

Ding Chuan forced himself to clench his fists and hang them at his sides, which finally stopped him from sucking his fingers.

He became more and more excited as he spoke: "Brother! May I ask who you are? I am Ding Chuan, the fifteenth generation disciple of the Qingyang Sect. Thank you for helping me get rid of the evil poison today."

"I will never forget your kindness in providing a single meal; brother, if you ever ask me for anything, I would never dare disobey."

At this point, he finally removed his hands from his sides and clasped them together in front of the air.

His hands were greasy when he clasped his hands together, and he felt a little embarrassed, so he quickly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped his hands clean.

After wiping, Ding Chuan chuckled sheepishly.

The weathered look on his face had faded somewhat, and now he even seemed to have a youthful air about him.

Chen Xu watched quietly, but a series of prompts popped up on the page of the Culinary Cauldron Heavenly Book beside him:

[Likes +300 +200 +100 +100...]

Wow, Ding Chuan's string of praises actually gave Chen Xu seven hundred likes!

This is no small amount.

But what truly surprised Chen Xu wasn't the number of likes, but rather another notification that followed:
[You touched the cultivator's taste buds with spiritual food, earning their sincere praise and receiving the spiritual material Jade True Powder.]

[Jade True Powder: A rare and wondrous substance of heaven and earth, naturally condensed from sincere praise. It can be mixed with rootless water to make Jade True Pills, which, when ingested, can accelerate the condensation of the life soul to a certain extent.]

This genuine praise from a cultivator can actually accelerate the condensation of one's life soul!

Chen Xu originally intended to remain mysterious and not to communicate directly with Ding Chuan, but the appearance of Yu Zhen San immediately opened a new world in front of him.

There are countless cultivators in this world, but it's unknown whether every cultivator who sincerely praises him can provide him with Jade True Powder.

Furthermore, if Ding Chuan consumes the spiritual food provided by Chen Xu a second time, it is unknown whether he will be able to obtain the Jade True Powder again.

Then things started to get interesting.

Ding Chuan praised him at length, but seeing that the surroundings were still empty and he hadn't received any response, he became secretly anxious.

He didn't know what kind of person Chen Xu was.

Is it a human? A ghost? A demon?
But it was unlikely to be a demon, because demons rarely appear outside the Gate of Calamity. Even if they do appear, they usually only go to prosperous cities and rarely come to such a desolate wilderness alone.

Furthermore, how could there be any demon in this world that possesses the ability to cleanse evil poison?
As for the "ghost," Ding Chuan had some doubts.

After all, the formation of "ghosts" in this world is extremely demanding.

Most people, such as cultivators, die after death. Those with low cultivation levels perish instantly, while those at the Nascent Soul stage or above may escape through their Nascent Soul, leaving behind their true spirit.

However, the true spirit is fragile and is always at risk of being impacted and destroyed by the calamities of heaven and earth.

As for what would happen to even stronger cultivators, Ding Chuan had no idea.

As far as he knew, mortals were actually more likely to become ghosts. However, the transformation of mortals into ghosts was mostly random; perhaps only one in millions of mortals could become a ghost. Therefore, the existence of ghosts was rare.

Ding Chuan suspected the other party was a ghost, but he was more inclined to believe that the other party was someone with the ability to become invisible.

A master, a master with certain eccentricities?
When Ding Chuan received no response from Chen Xu, he racked his brains to think of the value he could offer.

He dared not be discouraged. Although he was unsure if Chen Xu was still nearby, he quickly put on a smile and said, "Brother... no, senior, hehe, senior."

Ding Chuan had vaguely seen Chen Xu's figure when he was on the verge of death, and thought that the other party looked very young, so he first called him "brother".

But after eating the barbecue, his mind changed, and he spontaneously changed his mind:
"Senior, may I ask if you are a spirit chef?"

Chen Xu still did not respond.

Ding Chuan added, "With such skillful exorcism abilities, you must be a spirit chef."

A spiritual chef is so rare, yet you, senior, have come all the way to this desolate mountain wilderness. I dare not ask you what your purpose is, but I have a copy of "The Immortal Journey of Jizhou" which was written by the old ancestor Xinghui when he traveled to Jizhou.

Although this travelogue is merely a copy made by later generations, its content is detailed and credible.

"Would you be interested, senior? I can offer this to you as a token of my gratitude for your kindness in providing me with a meal!"

After speaking, Ding Chuan carefully took out a small booklet with a slightly yellowed cover from his storage pouch, and held it up in front of him with both hands, as if he were indeed going to present the book.

Ding Chuan then said with a sad expression, "To be honest, senior, this book is the result of my exchanging thirty years of lifespan for half an hour of Xuan-level fortune from the Stealing Heaven Workshop."

Then you can buy it at the Hundred Battles Ruins.

Although the value of this book is not immediately apparent, it is by no means an ordinary thing.

I am from the Qingyang Sect. A month ago, our sect leader died in the sect's promotion battle, and several of my uncles, masters, and fellow disciples also died inside the Gate of Calamity.

The younger generation escaped with their lives by sheer luck, but the sect has now fallen apart.

The Four Symbols Alliance wanted to seize the assets of my Qingyang Sect and secretly tried to kill me and my senior brother.

My senior brother and I had no choice but to hide everywhere. Finally, guided by this book, "Travels of the Immortal Path in Jizhou," we arrived at this Wild Drum Mountain.

Unexpectedly, my senior brother, having listened to someone's slander, began to suspect that I was the one who killed Master.

Not only did he not believe in this book, "Travels of the Immortals of Jizhou," he also launched a surprise attack to kill me.

Now that things have come to this, I have no desire to search for any treasures left behind by my predecessors. After all, if there truly were such treasures, how could a lowly cultivator like myself possibly protect them?

The senior's cultivation is profound, and his fortune must also be extraordinary.

This book is beyond my ability to handle, but it might be of some use in the hands of a senior.
Please accept this as a token of my appreciation, senior.

At this point, he not only explained his background and origins but also the reasons for his falling out with his senior brother, while also portraying himself as someone who knew how to conduct himself appropriately.

And then, in a subtle way, he flattered Chen Xu.

It is evident that Ding Chuan must have been a master of interpersonal relationships within the sect in the past.

Chen Xu was actually quite willing to listen to Ding Chuan, because he could learn a lot of information about the world from Ding Chuan's words from multiple perspectives.

But Ding Chuan speaks only on a whim, and if Chen Xu doesn't give any response, Ding Chuan might not continue talking to himself.

Ding Chuan soon discovered that the pieces of wild boar meat not far from him suddenly began to bounce in mid-air!

At first, Ding Chuan was really startled.

After all, anyone would be startled if they saw something around them suddenly spring into the air.

And the scene was indeed rather eerie.

The boar meat that had been bouncing around flew through the air in a flurry, and jets of water shot out, washing the meat thoroughly.

Blood dripped down, and the stench was overwhelming. Ding Chuan's eyelids twitched as he watched.

He resisted the urge to back away and didn't put the book away.

He simply lowered his raised hand back in front of him, still holding the book "Travels of the Immortal Path in Jizhou".

Immediately afterwards, a miraculous scene unfolded before Ding Chuan's eyes.

Suddenly, a transparent vortex appeared above the pieces of wild boar meat that had been rinsed.

Under the vortex's illumination, all the eerie green poison on the pork disappeared completely.

It really was a change in an instant.

Ding Chuan merely blinked, and the malevolent poison that had plagued countless people vanished completely.

Then, Ding Chuan saw various kitchen utensils such as stoves, iron pots, and earthenware urns appear out of thin air in front of him.

The pork landed on a bamboo cutting board and was sliced ​​open out of thin air by a knife.

It can be chopped, cut into chunks, shredded, or sliced.

Ding Chuan was dazzled by the sight and his mouth was watering.

The scene before him was like a grand feast, and even before the feast began, Ding Chuan's heart was pounding wildly.

He had never seen such a spiritual chef before, and he guessed that the person in front of him must be an extraordinary spiritual chef master!
Unbeknownst to Ding Chuan, just as he was in the midst of his intense emotions, the Book of Food Cauldrons was opened again beside Chen Xu.

(End of this chapter)