Immortality begins with raising apprentices

Chapter 97 After the Snow, the Sky Clears, and the Culinary Skills Are Perfected

The next day.

Chen Ye had been staying up late to cultivate lately, so he finally got a good night's sleep today.

When he woke up,

My arms felt warm and soft.

The little girl had somehow gotten into his arms and was fast asleep.

“You brat… last night she wouldn’t let me touch her or even look at her. But she came to hug me willingly, so she can’t blame me…”

Although Chen Ye said so,

But he was secretly pleased with himself.

It is said that a person's subconscious is most revealed when they are sleeping.

Since this girl took the initiative to hug him, does it mean... she has also developed a dependence on him as her master?

He hadn't been smug for long.

Chen Ye then felt a pain in his arm.
"Mmm...smack smack."

The little girl opened her mouth and bit his arm hard.

Despite repeated attempts to bite, they couldn't break through Chen Ye's firm muscles, and then they frowned in disdain.

He turned over and snuggled back into bed to sleep.

Only the white, fluffy back of his head was left.

"soy Mujer!"

……

The sky is dimly bright.

Chen Ye got up early and went to the courtyard.

The snow has stopped, the air is crisp and clear, with a sweet aftertaste unique to snow.

He took a deep breath and felt refreshed.

His cultivation at the sixth level of Qi Refining made his five senses more acute, and he could even clearly perceive the faint voices coming from the distant market.

Chen Ye first stretched his muscles and bones, feeling the power brought by the perfected body movement technique.

Now, every move he makes exudes a steady strength.

His body was full of spiritual energy, making him a completely different person from the sickly person he used to be.

"Panel!" Chen Ye opened the long-unused panel.

Name: Chen Ye

【Shouyuan: 40/122】

[Spiritual roots: gold, wood, water, fire, earth]

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 6]

[Technique: Evergreen Technique Master: 30/1600; Body Strengthening Technique Perfection: 56/400]

【技能：刮骨鞭大成：3/200；厨艺大成：199/200；去疾刀诀圆满：320/400；催生法圆满：78/400；云雨术圆满：89/400；庚金诀破限：131/800；水元盾小成：1/100；敛气术大成：5/200】

"Hiss... It'll take forever to reach this level of proficiency."

What Chen Ye cared about most was naturally the Evergreen Skill.

The cultivation method is the foundation of one's cultivation.

But after becoming a master, to break through to the next level, one needs a proficiency level of 1,600, which is indeed very high.

After all, it only takes 1,500 proficiency points to learn a completely new skill from beginner to master.

Moreover, Evergreen Skill is ultimately a wood-based skill.

After his breakthrough, his wood-type spiritual power became vibrant and energetic, which truly gave his plant cultivation techniques a significant boost.

However, these buffs are difficult to stack onto other attribute spells.

"But my culinary skills are actually about to reach perfection?"

Chen Ye's gaze fell on cooking skills. Although this skill was not very useful on a daily basis, he usually let Qing Jun cook while he devoted himself to cultivation.

But leveling up can be addictive.

Seeing that he was only a little bit short of mastering the skill, Chen Ye immediately felt an itch to practice.

Once culinary skills reach perfection, one becomes an unparalleled master chef among ordinary people.

Perhaps... once the limits are broken, food can receive additional benefits?

suddenly,

A commotion could be heard from outside.

Faintly, one could hear the howls of monsters and the rolling of wheels.

Chen Ye's expression froze for a moment, then he quickly walked out of the courtyard.

On the water-avoiding street, many independent cultivators had already come out to look around, their faces showing relieved smiles.

The most intense phase of the terrifying cold disaster caused by the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation has finally passed.

Although the air still carried a biting chill when inhaled, the blizzard that had raged for nearly a month had finally stopped.

The sky seemed higher and farther than usual, with cracks appearing in the thick, leaden clouds, allowing a few thin but warm rays of sunlight to penetrate.

The vitality that had been suppressed for many days in Yunxifang was reviving at a visible speed.

"It's the Lingyin Sect! The outer disciples of the Lingyin Sect have arrived! These should be the outer disciples of Taoshanfang, right?"

"Not only that, look at those flags, they belong to the Xu family and the Zihong Merchant Alliance!"

"The Unicorn Rhinoceros of the Purple Rainbow Merchant Alliance is truly impressive!"

The neighbors pointed towards the entrance of the market, discussing animatedly with obvious delight.

Following the gaze of the crowd, Chen Ye saw that the tall blue stone city gate of the market was slowly opening.

A convoy of trains is entering the city in an orderly fashion.

The first thing that catches the eye is several large banners fluttering in the wind, with the words "Zihong Merchant Alliance" and "Xu Family" written on them in a flamboyant style. These are some of the more well-known merchant caravans in the Yan Kingdom.

The chariot was not pulled by ordinary horses, but by several robust rhinoceros beasts with blue scales covering their bodies.

Each step caused the ground to tremble slightly.

Aside from the passing caravans, the most eye-catching figures on the street were the outer disciples of the Lingyin Sect, all dressed in uniform sky-blue Taoist robes.

Their numbers were noticeably greater than usual, and they were all in high spirits, their expressions revealing barely concealed excitement and anticipation. Some were hurrying towards the mission hall in the center of the town, seemingly to receive or deliver missions;
Some gathered in small groups in front of the notice board, carefully studying the newly posted notices and occasionally making low murmurs.

"It seems that yesterday's beast tide was the final aftermath... After this calamity, Yunxifang was severely damaged, and Lingyin Sect has begun to rebuild Yunxifang."

Looking at the bustling crowds on the street, Chen Ye had already made up his mind.

With the market reopening, it's the perfect time to sell your spoils and exchange them for cultivation resources.

Back in the courtyard, the two apprentices had already gotten up.

"Master, good morning!"

Qingjun rubbed her sleepy eyes and yawned as she walked out of the house.

She was still wearing that rabbit fur coat, her little face was rosy, like a freshly baked white dough ball.

Looking at her adorable, still slightly groggy appearance after just waking up, Chen Ye smiled and said, "Good morning, Qingjun. Did you sleep well last night?"

"Ok!"

Qingjun nodded vigorously, then puffed out her small chest, patted it, and volunteered.
"Master, Qingjun is making breakfast today! Qingjun has learned a lot from her senior sister recently!"

As he spoke, he took short, bouncy steps and ran towards the kitchen.

Zhiwei also came out of the house at this time. She tied her black hair back simply, silently bowed to Chen Ye as a greeting, and then followed him to the kitchen to help Qingjun.

Chen Ye was stunned when he saw this.

Zhiwei's bangs always covered her eyes, making her appear melancholy.

But this time, her entire face was visible.
That cool and aloof little face was already beginning to show signs of sharpness and charm.

The older girl is half a year older than the younger girl. Recently, she has developed physically and is now half a head taller than Qingjun.

Previously, Zhiwei could only be described as cute.

It can now be described as beautiful.

"My daughter has grown up..."

Chen Ye felt a sudden sense of crisis.

In the kitchen, the little girl struggled to move a stool.

Standing on the stool, he tiptoed, struggling to reach the piece of pork left over from yesterday that was hanging on the wall.

Unlike Zhiwei, Qingjun's height... seems to have never changed?
Chen Ye was starting to worry about Qing Jun.

"Qingjun, this iron-backed pork is tough. You're not strong enough, so let your master do it."

As Chen Ye spoke, he naturally took the kitchen knife.

Qingjun said "Oh," and obediently stepped aside, her big eyes sparkling with anticipation.

The master is going to cook himself!

Chen Ye took a deep breath and his gaze fell on the pork on the cutting board.

Now that his body technique is perfected, his control over his strength is vastly different from before.

Chen Ye deliberately showed off a bit, his cleaver flashing in his hand.

The tough monster meat in his hands became as docile as tofu, separating the flesh from the bone and revealing the tendons and membranes with each precise cut.

The two girls stared at each other without prior arrangement.

"Master...you're amazing!" Qingjun wiped her drool, almost dumbfounded.

Chen Ye replied with a serious expression, "So-so."

[Cooking Skills Perfected: 1/400]

Almost at the very moment the final strike landed, Chen Ye felt a sudden clarity in his mind!
Countless insights into the characteristics of ingredients, the control of cooking time and temperature, and the proportions of seasonings flooded my mind.

"I see..." Chen Ye's lips curled into a confident smile.

His gaze swept over the ingredients in the kitchen: the tenderloin and leg meat of the Ironback Pig, a bag of spirit rice, a few demon bird eggs brought by Granny Li, and some ordinary fruits and vegetables, as well as wild mushrooms.

Several wonderful combinations immediately came to mind.

He first sliced ​​the pork tenderloin into paper-thin slices and marinated them with a little seasoning.

The leg meat is minced and mixed with chopped mushrooms and quail eggs, then stirred well.

After soaking the Linggu rice in warm water, he put it into a pot with a few red dates and simmered it over low heat.

Soon, the kitchen was filled with a rich aroma of meat and the sweet fragrance of rice porridge.

This attracted Qingjun, who was outside the door, to keep peeking in and out, her little nose twitching constantly.

Chen Ye's hands moved swiftly and smoothly.

The marinated meat slices are lightly stir-fried in hot oil, instantly turning golden and tempting, with an irresistible aroma.

He spread the minced meat, mushroom, and egg mixture into golden-yellow omelets, which were soft, fluffy, and fragrant.

In less than half an hour, breakfast was ready.

When Chen Ye served the two dishes and porridge on the stone table in the courtyard, his two young apprentices stared wide-eyed.

The Linggu red date porridge was cooked until it was golden and thick;

The stir-fried monster meat slices are golden in color, tender in texture, and each slice is evenly coated with sauce.

The mushroom and minced meat omelet was pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, with a slightly crispy edge, while the inside was soft and delicious.

"Wow! It smells so good!"

Qingjun couldn't resist any longer. She grabbed a piece of egg pancake and stuffed it into her mouth. It was so hot that she kept breathing out in pain, but she couldn't bear to spit it out. Her little face was stretched out like a little hamster.

"Mmm...it's so delicious! Master! This is the best egg pancake Qingjun has ever eaten!"

She exclaimed indistinctly, her eyes curving into crescents.

Zhiwei also carefully picked up a piece of egg pancake and took a small bite.

The fresh, tender texture, and the unique aroma of mushrooms and minced meat.

The young girl was stunned for a moment, unable to recover for a long time.

What... what is this smell?
She possesses an immaculate crystal body, and since her initial awakening, she has gradually begun to lose her perception of the outside world.

But her master's cooking skills instantly awakened her long-dormant sense of taste.

"Oops!"

The older girl immediately sensed that something terrible was about to happen.

It seems she... can't live without her master's skills?

(End of this chapter)