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

Chapter 387 New Spiritual Materials, Ever-Changing Human Hearts

Chen Xu opened the Book of Culinary Delight.

On the page of the Heavenly Book, likes began to pour in like a dense rain.

[Likes +300 +500 +400 +700...]

At the same moment, several figures appeared on the deck of the airship, pushing carts and hawking their wares.

Although they were some distance apart, all sorts of lively sounds came from outside, like white waves leaping with pearls, bustling and noisy.

Among them, the voices of those pushing carts and hawking their wares were particularly loud.

"Fellow Daoists, good news, incredibly good news has arrived!"

The Purple Jade Pastry, personally crafted by Yu Ming'an, the genius chef of Langhuan Post Station, can inspire creativity and enhance spirituality when consumed. Two pastries can be purchased for the price of one Qi Hua Dan.

Fellow Daoists, I only managed to obtain these spiritual foods because I had a past acquaintance with that person.

Fellow Daoists, you absolutely cannot miss this opportunity! Come and have a taste, have a taste!

"What is Purple Jade Pastry? And who is Yu Ming'an?"

Someone raised their voice to ask a question.

The hawker then launched into a long, enthusiastic explanation of who Yu Ming'an was.

Yes, but which one is Yu Ming'an?

Chen Xu raised an eyebrow slightly in the cabin on the third floor. He found that the group of middle-aged men with yellow faces were incredibly bold when it came to doing business.

He didn't know whether Yu Ming'an was a real person, or whether he actually existed or was just a fabrication.

However, after obtaining his Purple Jade Pastry, the other party dared to arbitrarily attribute the making of the Purple Jade Pastry to someone who had absolutely no connection with Chen Xu.

It's unclear whether the other party is simply trying to sell the Purple Jade Pastry at a high price, or if there's some other reason behind it.
However, their approach was just right and attracted a large number of diners.

At the same time, this move by the other party also provided cover for Chen Xu and created a false impression, which coincidentally also achieved some of Chen Xu's goals of hiding himself.

At this moment, Chen Xu had no intention whatsoever of making a name for himself in this world.

But he decided to secretly investigate the background and identity of the middle-aged man with the yellow face and the people behind him afterward.

After all, while he didn't care, it was a different matter if his work was impersonated.

Below, several monks pushing carts were talking animatedly.

"Yu Ming'an is a genius chef disciple of the Yunxiu Sect in Langhuan Post Station. He was selected to enter the Yunding Peak of the Yunxiu Sect at the age of ten. The Yunxiu Sect is a sixth-grade sect!"

The people spoke in great detail, describing the people, their backgrounds, and their names clearly.

It doesn't seem like a fabrication; it seems like a real person.

Here we must mention another key point: because this world is so vast, the number of sects is as numerous as the stars in the sky, and the number of cultivators is countless.

Therefore, even if a genius is famous in a region, it is still very difficult for their fame to spread beyond the local area.

Typically, a third-grade sect can control a region.

For example, the Cangling Domain where everyone is currently located is under the jurisdiction of the Danxia Sect, a third-grade upper sect.

Below the Danxia Sect, there are about ten fourth-rank sects, dozens of fifth-rank sects, and hundreds of sixth-rank sects.

And thousands of seventh-grade sects, followed by tens of thousands of eighth-grade and ninth-grade sects.

The so-called Langhuan Post Station is not even located in the Cangling Domain.

As for the Yunxiu Sect, which exists in Langhuan Post Station, very few people here have heard of it.

As for a certain genius disciple of the Yunxiu Sect, he was as distant as dust.

No matter how talented he is, unless he is talented enough to join a sect of the third rank or above, how would the cultivators of Cangling Domain know who he is?

Ordinary cultivators also find it difficult to leave their own realm.

This is not because there are any prohibitions between the various sects, but because the geographical span is too large. Even for cultivators with the ability to fly and escape, it is very difficult to cross the distance.

It is said that there are various natural barriers between the territories of the various sects.

The names of places like the Desolate Demon Abyss, the Forest of Ghosts' Cries, and the Upside-Down Mountain of the Yellow Springs are terrifying enough on their own.

Although cultivators cultivate great power within themselves, not all of them are blindly belligerent.

In fact, most cultivators value their lives, and normal people wouldn't seek death for no reason.

So in the end, people just listened to Yu Ming'an's name and let it go, but with the deliberate promotion of certain people, the sales of Ziyusu gradually opened up.

Amidst the commotion, a man who appeared to be in his forties stepped forward, took out a Qi Hua Dan, and bought two pieces of Purple Jade Pastry.

He immediately and eagerly began to eat in front of everyone.

He took a bite, paused for two breaths, and then exclaimed in exaggerated surprise: "This...this...this is spiritual food that I have never eaten in my life!"

Sweet, crispy, crunchy, and with an unforgettable aftertaste.

As the saying goes, "Jade dust falls from the sky, how often can one hear of jade-like beauty on earth?" Oh dear, oh dear, quick, quick, give me ten more!

No, give me another thirty dollars! Hurry up…

Without hesitation, he took out the Qi Hua Dan and bought thirty pieces of Purple Jade Pastry.

Upstairs in the cabin, Chen Xu felt embarrassed for him when he heard the sound.

how so?

It turned out that the person praising so exaggeratedly at that moment was the middle-aged man with a sallow face who had previously bought a thousand pieces of purple jade pastry from Ji Yang.

Therefore, all of this is actually a means of doing business.

Ji Yang played the fool to lure the middle-aged man with a sallow complexion into buying a thousand pieces of purple jade pastry from him.

At this moment, the middle-aged man with a sallow complexion is shamelessly putting on an act in order to quickly sell the Purple Jade Pastry at a high price.

Among the crowd, there was probably more than just the middle-aged man with the sallow complexion as a shill.

Before long, people at several stalls were responding in kind.

Amidst the commotion, some genuine diners couldn't resist the temptation, opened their storage pouches, and bought the Purple Jade Pastry.

As a result, Chen Xu's Culinary Manual received numerous likes and credits.

It must be said that middle-aged men with sallow complexions are quite adept at doing business.

Driven by the pursuit of exorbitant profits, they are willing to resort to any means necessary.

Isn't this a thousand times better than Ji Yang running up to the deck to do business all by himself?
Although the other party raised the profit to an extremely high level, seemingly earning several times more than Chen Xu.

But since the other party is so greedy, the consequences they will have to bear will obviously be many times greater than those of Chen Xu and Ji Yang.

The money was earned, but how much would actually be in hand was another matter entirely.

【Like +1360】

Suddenly, a slightly noticeable "like" notification appeared.

This is... a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage or above giving Chen Xu a thumbs up!
The person who gave the thumbs up was not a cultivator on the outer deck, but Qingnang Ke in the cabin in front of them.

After instructing the woman in purple to hand over all 110 Qi Hua Pills to Ji Yang, Qing Nang Ke casually remarked:
"In my opinion, the beauty of this Purple Spirit Pearl far surpasses that of the Purple Jade Pastry. It's so delicious you never tire of it, and the more you eat, the more you want. Truly wonderful!"
Young man, give me a few more bowls.

How many bowls? A thousand bowls, please!

Holding his half-bowl of Purple Spirit Pearls, Ji Yang finally snapped out of his daze.

He was always honest, and quickly put all 110 Qi Hua Pills that the woman in purple had taken out into his storage bag.

Then he started putting popcorn out, basket after basket.

One basket, two baskets... four baskets, five baskets.

There were five baskets of popcorn in total. Ji Yang chuckled and said, "Fellow Daoists, here is a thousand bowls' worth of Purple Spirit Pearls."

I don't have that many bowls, so you two fellow practitioners will have to get your own bowls to divide the food.

"I've given you the Purple Spirit Pearl, I'm leaving now."

After saying that, he got up without hesitation and walked out of the cabin.

As he walked, he kept muttering, "No, I have to leave quickly, I can't linger."

We agreed that these were all going to be sold, so I can't be reluctant to part with them.

"Sigh, I've sold them all, I have nothing left to eat..." Ji Yang's face was all scrunched up as he spoke.

He was genuinely heartbroken.

Five baskets of popcorn were popped at once, and the rich, roasted aroma made his stomach rumble.

If he weren't still rational, he might have pounced on the basket and jumped right in, devouring everything.

Finally, Ji Yang stepped out of the cabin.

Neither of the two people inside the cabin tried to stop him.

Another deal has been successfully completed!

Ji Yang didn't see that just as he turned to leave, the woman in purple behind him actually hesitated.

She opened her mouth as if she wanted to call him back to say something.

But Ji Yang's reluctant tone as he murmured to himself immediately silenced the woman in purple.

Qingnangke immediately stretched out his large hand and scooped it up from a distance.

Whoosh! A large amount of popcorn flew up and went straight into his mouth.

The woman in purple was no longer concerned about Ji Yang.

He immediately turned around and exclaimed in surprise, "Brother, what are you doing? These are for sale!"

She had remarkable patience; even under such circumstances, she managed to resist tasting a single bite of the popcorn.

But she didn't try it, while the Qingnang guest ate it non-stop.

The woman in purple immediately raised her eyebrows in anger.

She retorted angrily, "Brother, if you keep acting like this, how are we supposed to do business together...?"

Before he finished speaking, Qingnangke waved his sleeve and put all four baskets on the scene into his storage bag.

Only one remained. He stood up, picked up the large basket that was as wide as his whole body, and laughed, "Third Sister, let's go out!"

Didn't those guys outside say that eating Purple Jade Pastry could increase one's inspiration and help in comprehending the Cloud Sea Sword Technique?
In my opinion, this Purple Spirit Pearl should be even more so!

Third sister, let's not rush to sell it, let's eat it ourselves first.

Call your second, fourth, and fifth brothers over, and let's go outside to enjoy the breeze and the sunset while we eat this together.

"Once we've mastered the Cloud Sea Sword Technique, we'll sell the Purple Spirit Pearl again."

Having said that, he picked up the basket and strode out, not giving the woman in purple a chance to refuse.

He took a few steps out of the cabin, picked up a basket, and strode down the stairs.

About half a cup of tea later, Ji Yang appeared on the bustling deck.

At this moment, Ji Yang had combed his hair again, changed into clean and tidy clothes, and washed away the black powder on his face.

He walked briskly on the bustling deck, glancing left and right with great interest.

Sometimes he would look up at the clouds in the sky.

However, Ji Yang's comprehension was average, and he did not expect to comprehend the Cloud Sea Sword Technique. Therefore, when observing the sunset, his movements were casual and not serious.

Compared to observing the scenery, he was more focused on two other things at the moment.

First, there is the praise and discussion surrounding the Purple Jade Pastry.

Click!

"Delicious! Isn't this a million times better than fasting pills?"

"Hiss, you actually compared the Bigu Pill to this Purple Jade Pastry? Are you out of your mind?"

"Sigh, that's true. One Qi Hua Dan is enough to buy a bottle of ten Bigu Dans. If you're careful, it'll last you a month."

"And these purple jade pastries, you can only buy two pieces, they're so expensive, I don't know what came over me, I just went crazy and bought them."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yang frowned slightly.

He felt sorry for him again.

The purple jade pastry, painstakingly made by the elders, was only sold for ten green coins per piece.

But the middle-aged man with the sallow face resold it and actually got it for the high price of fifty green coins per piece.

Who is the real unscrupulous merchant here?

If you call someone a swindler, even the swindler will shed tears.

Ji Yang felt a pang of heartache, then heard the person in the conversation suddenly raise their voice and say, "Nonsense!"

what?
The man said, "You actually compare the price of the Bigu Pill to the Purple Jade Pastry! You are truly wasting precious resources!"
How can Bigu Dan (a fasting pill) compare to Ziyu Su (a type of sweet pastry)?

One is just wood scraps on the ground, the other is heavenly treasures and delicacies. Do you even understand?
Is one Qi-Essence Pill and two pieces of Purple Jade Pastry expensive?

The speaker's voice was loud, angry, and forceful.

This naturally attracted even more attention, leading to more discussions.

Someone stammered, "N-not expensive?"

"The Jade Cake at Songyan Restaurant costs two Qi Hua Pills for every one piece of Jade Cake. This thing isn't more expensive than the Jade Cake, so why is it considered expensive?" the man sneered.

"This... seems to make sense?"

Ji Yang, who was listening nearby, was dumbfounded.

He was used to being poor and couldn't imagine what those people who used one Qi Hua Dan to buy just two pieces of pastry were thinking.

Meanwhile, on Chen Xu's Culinary Manual, after a series of likes, a new surprise finally appeared.

Just as everyone was discussing the Purple Jade Pastry, and some were truly captivated by its deliciousness, a new prompt appeared in the Heavenly Book:

[Your arrival in this great world, where you won the sincere praise of diners with your culinary skills, triggered a spiritual inspiration, and you obtained the Myriad Transformations Fruit.]

[Soul +1]

[Unlock new spiritual materials, Fireworks Value +1000]

【The Fruit of a Hundred Changes: People's hearts are ever-changing; what they like today, they may dislike tomorrow. Obtaining this Fruit of a Hundred Changes also means changing with people's hearts.】

Bake this ingredient until crisp, grind it into powder, and add it to different kinds of pastries in a certain proportion. After consuming it, it will randomly change into different shapes.

The changes in appearance are related to the consumer's mood at the time of consumption, as well as the type of snack.

After the transformation, the deformed state can last for three hours, and it is difficult for those below the Nascent Soul stage to see through it.

It will resolve itself in three hours.

Human hearts are ever-changing; is it a calamity or a blessing? This is the fruit of countless transformations.

Wow, what a promising new talent!

Chen Xu needed this item.

Previously, Ji Yang's disguise of feigning madness was actually of little practical use. The reason Ji Yang was able to successfully "disguise" himself was entirely due to Chen Xu following him.

Chen Xu silently cast the "Flower is Not a Flower" spirit mist, which to some extent confused the vision of the yellow-faced middle-aged man and the Qingnang Guest.

Only in this way can we say that Ji Yang has been helped to hide his true colors.

However, the application of "flowers are not flowers" is not sustainable and its scope is limited.

Thirdly, Chen Xu was not particularly interested in using his literary energy and literary arts in this realm.

At the very least, he intends to treat this as a trump card and is unwilling to use it casually and recklessly.

Besides, there's a possibility that casting spells can be seen through.

However, the transformation effect brought by the Transformation Fruit is much more sophisticated.

Chen Xu was delighted. He kept one ear open to the various noises around him, and sometimes he would watch the clouds in the sky.

The flying boat slowly shuttled through the sea of ​​clouds, with light and clouds dancing in all directions and swordplay flowing freely.

Suddenly, Chen Xu had a feeling.

(End of this chapter)