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

Chapter 401 Cultivation and Mind Training: Only the Tao and Truth Remain

The one who shouted angrily was naturally Ge Xing, the elder of the Spirit Food Hall.

The disciples all looked over at the sound and then noticed the presence of Ge Xing, Ye Ningzhen, and the others.

It was just that the competition between Zhang and Liu was so exciting that Ge Xing was invited to the Ling Shan Lou by his attendant disciples, but the disciples watching did not notice his arrival for a while.

Only when Ge Xing roared did everyone suddenly come to their senses.

The disciples' expressions varied, some were pleasantly surprised, some were shocked, and some breathed a sigh of relief, quickly exclaiming, "Uncle-Master Ge, that's great, Uncle-Master Ge has arrived!"

The person who shouted was naturally Liu Chang's close disciple.

The reason for calling out to Ge Xing in this way is to hope that Ge Xing will come forward and directly deny the legitimacy of this competition.

Subsequently, Liu Chang was exempted from the punishment of voluntarily leaving the sect.

This is highly likely, after all, Liu Chang's culinary talent is also extraordinary, and he is very likely to be promoted to a seventh-grade culinary chef in a short period of time.

Which sect would easily let go of a disciple like this?

However, what happened next was unexpected by many.

Ge Xing didn't try to stop Liu Chang, but instead said directly:
"Zhang Song, you have already won, so you should act like a victor. Such sarcastic remarks and relentless pursuit, even if you win this time, are like losing your Daoist heart. What good is the victory then?"

Zhang Song was stunned by these harsh words, his face turning red.

But Liu Chang was not spared by Ge Xing either. Ge Xing said, "Since there is a bet, it should be honored. Otherwise, why would you have made a bet in the first place?"

If you yourself don't care about your future, then others have even less reason to worry about you.

"Junior Nephew Liu, remember to go to the Reception Hall before you leave the mountain to remove your disciple status and return your disciple token."

Liu Chang's face, which had been filled with hope, suddenly turned deathly pale.

He hadn't expected Ge Xing to be so ruthless.

But then Ge Xing said to Zhang Song, "Zhang Song, you are narrow-minded. You have skills but no moral conscience."

To prevent you from going astray in the future, I hereby sentence you to three years of solitary contemplation in the Repentance Hall.

If you truly repent three years later, it won't be too late to return to the sect.

Wow!
Ge Xing's words immediately caused an uproar.

The disciples were all astonished, while Liu Chang was both surprised and delighted.

Although Ge Xing slapped him hard today, Zhang Song wasn't spared either.

Three years is a precious time, especially for a spiritual chef.

More importantly, the chefs are now fighting tooth and nail over the inheritance of Master Hong's mantle.

Zhang and Liu were the two most likely to inherit the mantle.

Now that Liu Chang is out of the game, Zhang Song has been punished by Elder Ge and sent to the Repentance Hall, which is no different from being out of the game.

After three years, even if Zhang Song could still get out of the Repentance Hall, it would be too late.

Thinking of this, Liu Chang, who was already feeling gloomy, could no longer hold back.

He burst into laughter:
“Excellent, excellent! Elder Ge’s judgment is fair, and I am completely convinced. Elder Ge, I will now go to the Reception Hall to return the token and leave the sect.”

Today, although I have left the sect, it is not because I am at odds with the sect, but because of my own negligence.

The sect has shown me immense kindness, which I will always remember and never forget.

If we are fortunate enough to meet again in the future, I hope Elder Ge will still address me as his disciple, Junior Nephew Liu.

Although I am no longer with my sect, they will forever remain in my heart.

After saying this, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ge Xing and bowed deeply.

After it was over, he turned around and strode away from Ling Shan Lou.

Zhang Song's behavior was the complete opposite of Liu Chang's. Zhang Song was angry, resentful, and annoyed.

He was furious, his anger was boiling over, and he was even about to open his mouth to express his dissatisfaction and argue loudly—

But Zhang Song's angry voice only managed to utter two words: "No, Ge..."

Before he could finish speaking, a gray-robed disciple who had been waiting nearby suddenly stepped forward and covered Zhang Song's mouth.

This gray-robed disciple was none other than Ge Xing's personal disciple, Lin Ying.

Lin Ying's movements were as swift as lightning and as fast as a shooting star. She arrived quickly and without a trace, and after capturing Zhang Song, she held him firmly in her grasp, as if he were in a cage made of black iron.

With such cultivation, Zhang Song had no way to resist.

He could only stare wide-eyed and let out two unwilling "mmm" sounds.

Lin Ying dragged him away until his figure disappeared into the distance.

The main hall of Ling Shan Lou fell silent for a moment.

Ge Xing handled the situation so decisively and swiftly that the disciples who were initially observing hadn't even had time to process what was happening before he had already resolved the matter.

However, within a short while, both of the talented chef disciples left.

One voluntarily withdrew from the sect, while the other was effectively detained.

Although the two fought, in the end neither of them gained the upper hand.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it was a lose-lose situation.

For a moment, all the disciples in the hall felt a pang of sympathy.

Some of them were originally disciples of the Spirit Cuisine Pavilion. After this incident, their restless hearts were as if they had been immersed in ice water, and they were instantly chilled to the bone.

No one dared to speak again.

Of course, some people were secretly delighted, but this was something they couldn't tell outsiders.

After all, with Zhang and Liu, who posed the greatest threat, being eliminated together in such a dramatic way, wouldn't more opportunities naturally come their way?
The myriad aspects of human nature are too numerous to mention here.

In the ensuing silence, Ge Xing said, "This matter is over. You may all leave now. What are you doing here?"

The disciples seemed to awaken from a dream, and one by one they realized what was happening.

Some said goodbye, others slipped away.

In just a few breaths, they all scattered like birds and beasts.

Finally, only Ye Ningzhen, Chen Xu and his group, and Elder Ge Xing remained in the hall.

Ye Ningzhen and the others stayed behind because Chen Xu still needed to conduct tests at the Ling Shan Lou.

Ye Ningzhen let out a long breath and said to Ge Xing, "Uncle Ge, you felt so good."

Ge Xing chuckled and said, "Geniuses are easy to find in this world, but a Dao heart is hard to come by. If their fight hadn't gone too far, why would I have had to deal with it this way?"
Enough, enough, no need to bring up trivial matters again.

Nephew Chen, this place is fully equipped with cooking utensils. Come over and cook one of your favorite dishes.

It doesn't matter if it's a small dish, a snack, a spiritual fruit, or a spiritual drink—anything edible will do.

Do whatever you want, without any worries.

Our Shenji Sect is not the kind of sect that only values ​​skills.

Skill and cultivation are certainly important, and aptitude is indispensable, but even more important is a person's heart set on the path and their bottom line in cultivation.

As he spoke, he raised his wide sleeve and gestured slightly toward the stove.

His movements were fluid and graceful, and his attitude was kind and gentle. Where was the slightest trace of his previous stern and impartial demeanor?
Chen Xu then cupped his hands in greeting to Ge Xing and replied, "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Ge."

He strode over to the back of the stove.

(End of this chapter)