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Chapter 414 A disciple was split in two

Master Mao was astonished.

Chen Xu is actually a seventh-grade spirit chef?

At the same time, people present, such as Zhou Hou and Ye Ningzhen, were also shocked.

Is Chen Xu a seventh-grade spirit chef?

In fact, although Chen Xu can make the seventh-grade spiritual food Spring Breeze Melting Snow Drink, whether he can be considered a seventh-grade spiritual chef still needs to be verified.

Because the Zhuanyu Palace's grading system is strict and rigorous, simply successfully making a seventh-grade spiritual drink once is not enough to be rated as a seventh-grade spiritual chef.

For a true seventh-grade spirit chef, being able to prepare a certain seventh-grade spirit food is merely the minimum requirement.

One must have at least five kinds of seventh-grade spiritual food that they are good at to be considered a formal seventh-grade spiritual chef.

In addition, there are considerations such as success rate, quantity, and production time.

The sustainability of the spiritual chef's food preparation process, as well as other factors, are also within the scope of grade determination.

Even if all of these can be done, there are still aspects such as the ability, speed, and efficiency of the spiritual food in purifying the body that need to be tested.

In short, it is extremely complex.

Can Chen Xu be considered a seventh-grade spiritual chef just because he successfully made the Spring Breeze Melting Snow Drink in public once?
Strictly speaking, this certainly doesn't count.

But Hong Xuanji said unequivocally that he was.

It's unclear whether he exaggerated on purpose or simply gained immense confidence in Chen Xu based on just one taste of the Spring Breeze Melting Snow Drink.
Master Mao paused slightly in his action of waving his palm-leaf fan.

Then he chuckled and walked around Chen Xu again.

"Disciple, you're actually a spirit chef? A seventh-grade spirit chef?" Master Mao asked Chen Xu.

Chen Xu: ...

How was Chen Xu supposed to respond to that?

The two big shots are locked in a power struggle, one openly vying for dominance and the other secretly plotting against each other.

One was certain he was the apprentice, while the other would even subtly try to elicit sympathy.

Now, if Master Mao dares to call him disciple directly, would he dare to accept?

Chen Xu had nothing he wouldn't dare to do, but he couldn't rush things.

He finally spoke, saying, "Reporting to the elder..."

What he wanted to say was "Returning to our ancestors".

But Master Mao suddenly interrupted him, saying, "Call me teacher, no, no, you should call me master."

Chen Xu: ...

This guy is deliberately not giving him a chance to speak.

Chen Xu then obediently shut up.

Why call me Master? It's not the right time yet!

Master Mao chuckled again, this time his gaze fell on Chen Xu's hand.

"Your hands and bones are clearly suited for wielding knives and forging blacksmiths; you're a natural-born blacksmith. Yet they call you a master chef?"

Hong Xuanji interjected at the opportune moment: "Ancestor, even a spirit chef needs to wield a knife and control the fire."

Master Mao choked, and finally turned his head, glaring at Hong Xuanji with annoyance:

"Didn't I know that even a spirit chef needs to wield a knife?"
Nephew Hong, you're such a stubborn person.

Use your brain to think about it. If Chen Xu becomes my disciple, then he is your junior brother.

As the eldest brother is like a father, if you become the senior brother of your junior brother, isn't it only natural for you to pass on your skills to him?

Whether he wants to be a chef or a blacksmith with me, it's a win-win situation!
If you insist on making him your apprentice, do you think that's for his own good?

No, think about it again. He's already a seventh-grade spirit chef.

And you are only a sixth-grade spirit chef. Even if you want to teach him, how long can you teach him?

If he surpasses you in no time, what's the point of you being his master?
But if you're the senior brother, then the situation is different!
"Your skill lies in taking on your father's role and teaching a junior disciple who surpasses you. Isn't that your true ability?"

The more Master Mao spoke, the more rapidly he waved his palm-leaf fan.

As he spoke, he raised the palm-leaf fan high, as if he were about to slap Hong Xuanji on the head. It was like an adult slapping a child, expressing disappointment and frustration.

Zhou Hou hid to one side, his eyes wide with astonishment.

He was nodding frantically in his mind, thinking, "I can't believe it! I've learned something new... The ancestor truly lives up to his reputation."

Uncle Hong is quite adept at playing the victim.

But the ancestor could also turn his competitors into his own allies out of thin air; that was truly amazing.

In the end, Hong Xuanji was persuaded by Master Mao.

He gave a wry smile: "That's right. I'm only a sixth-rank disciple. Rather than taking on disciples, I'd rather be a senior brother."

Junior brother, since this is our first meeting, I have nothing of value to offer as a gift, so I will give you this copy of the "Hong Family Purification Method".

Come find me again when you have learned it.

Or perhaps... never mind, this method is somewhat obscure.

You don't have to wait until you've learned everything. Once you've got the basics down, you can come to me anytime if you have any questions.

I meditate in the Xuanmu Cave halfway up the mountain and rarely go out.

In the next three to five months, no matter when you come, I will definitely be there.

You will exchange the spirit tablet and its name with me; just send me a message before you come.”

After saying that, he took out his identity document.

However, it was noticed that Hong Xuanji's identity document had a blue border, which was quite different from the white border of the document in Chen Xu's hand.

Chen Xu guessed that spirit tablets should also have different levels.

His white spirit tablet is naturally the lowest grade. In the future, when his cultivation or status improves, he may be able to replace it with a higher grade spirit tablet.

He activated the spirit tablet and exchanged talisman names with Hong Xuanji.

He then bowed to Hong Xuanji, and when Hong Xuanji handed him the book "Hong's Purification Method," his gaze shifted to Master Mao.

Master Mao laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying Chen Xu's gaze at that moment.

Chen Xu looked at him at this moment, wasn't this clearly asking for his master's opinion and expressing his attitude as a disciple?
It seems that this disciple not only possesses excellent aptitude, but also has a keen mind; he is not the kind of dullard who is ignorant of human relationships.

Master Mao waved his palm-leaf fan, making a rustling sound, and laughed smugly:
“Take it, take it. This is a token of your senior brother Hong’s goodwill, how can you refuse it?”
"Work hard in the future and learn all of your senior brother Hong's skills; that will be enough to repay his kindness!"

Chen Xu then accepted the "Hong Clan's Purification Method" with both hands, put it into his storage bag, and thanked Hong Xuanji, saying:
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother Hong. I will remember it in my heart."

After saying that, he took out a gourd from his sleeve.

This gourd contains the Drunken Spirit Wine, which is about to transform into Jade Liquid Brightening Wine.

Inside the Bright Mind Gourd, the Drunken Spirit Wine can be brewed for half a month to become Jade Liquid Bright Mind Wine.

However, Jade Liquid Brightening Wine cannot be given away easily, and Drunken Spirit Wine is of too low grade, lacking spiritual energy and flavor.

While tidying up the kitchen recently, Chen Xu had a sudden inspiration and thought of this Drunken Spirit Wine that had been brewed for fourteen days.

He took out a portion and packaged it separately, mentally designating it as "Superior Drunken Spirit Wine".

As a return gift, he presented it to Hong Xuanji.

Chen Xu said, "Senior Brother Hong, this wine was brewed by me in the past. Although it lacks some spiritual energy, the taste is still acceptable."

I have nothing of value but this little bit of wine.

This is a gift for my senior brother to quench his thirst in his spare time; I hope he won't find it offensive.

Hong Xuanji certainly didn't mind.

Hong Xuanji was pleasantly surprised; he hadn't expected Chen Xu to reciprocate with a gift.

To be honest, this was the first time he had received a return gift when he gave a gift to a "junior".

Hong Xuanji immediately reached out and took the wine gourd.

Then, he suddenly felt that something was wrong.

What's wrong?
Hong Xuanji suddenly turned his head, and lo and behold, it was Master Mao staring intently at his hand.

The intensity of his gaze nearly set his hands on fire.

(End of this chapter)