Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 194 Chef Xu Jiujiu

Uncle Grey was unaware of the myriad thoughts swirling in his young master's mind. He only felt a warm glow in his heart and nodded repeatedly.
"Very well, this old servant will live well and watch the young master become the most remarkable person on the continent."

He happily took Yin Chen's hand and together they entered the warm and cozy Tingxue Pavilion.

As soon as you step into the living room, a rich and delicious aroma of food wafts over you, stimulating your taste buds after a long journey.

Yin Chen looked up and saw that the large mahogany dining table was already filled with a dazzling array of dishes, each one steaming hot, clearly just made at the perfect time.

The crystal pork jelly is translucent, the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup is rich and intoxicating, the steamed sea bass is tender and juicy, and there are several exquisite vegetarian dishes, all with pleasing colors.

Yin Chen glanced at the lavish feast in surprise, and couldn't help but laugh:

"Uncle Grey, it seems that the chef you hired while I was away has really done a great job. Look at these dishes, almost all of them are my favorites."

He knew Uncle Hui well; the old man's cooking could only be described as simple and delicious, far from being refined, and it was absolutely impossible for him to prepare such a feast that was perfect in color, aroma, and taste.

With so much care and attention, he was never worried that Uncle Grey would be mistreated in Xingluo City, so it was not surprising that he could hire such a great chef.

"Hehe, young master, you've guessed wrong this time."

Gray Uncle's smile carried a hint of mystery and mischief.

"This is not a chef that this old servant hired. To put it bluntly, in the entire Star Luo Empire, I'm afraid no one can hire this 'chef'."

"Ok?"

Yin Chen raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

Just then, the kitchen curtain was lifted, and a graceful figure walked out carrying a bowl of soup.

She wore a simple apron, her purple hair was simply tied up with a hairpin, and a few playful strands fell beside her cheeks, adding a touch of domestic gentleness and grace to her usually dignified and noble face.

"Sister Jiu Jiu?"

Yin Chen's mouth gaped slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"You prepared all of this?"

The person who came was Princess Xingluo, Xu Jiujiu.

She steadily set down the soup bowl, then skillfully untied her apron, placed her hands on her slender waist, and a smug smile curved her lips, like a child seeking praise.

"Of course, I secretly consulted the best imperial chefs in the palace for several months in order to learn these dishes. How about it, do they meet the standards of our great genius Yin Chen?"

"It's more than just pleasing to the eye; it's absolutely flattering."

Yin Chen smiled and stepped forward, naturally taking her hand, which was slightly warm from being busy, and pulled her to sit down at the dining table.

"Since our princess is cooking for us, I must have a good taste and not let her kindness go to waste."

Uncle Grey, watching this scene, beamed with joy despite the wrinkles on his face.

He realized that he had been worrying unnecessarily before; the young master's life-long affairs were none of his business.

After a long time, the dignified princess of the empire, a golden branch and jade leaf, is now washing her hands and cooking for the young master. This sentiment has surpassed a thousand words.

Moreover, according to those around the princess, she put in a lot of hard work to learn how to cook, and her delicate hands, which should have been used for playing the piano and painting, were burned by hot oil countless times.

Her Highness had practically made her feelings clear, and her young master showed no hesitation or distance whatsoever. Their intimacy and naturalness were something no amount of pretense could fake.

Although their relationship was never explicitly stated, it was an open secret to anyone with eyes to see.

The atmosphere during the banquet was warm and harmonious.

As Yin Chen savored the dishes he had prepared with great care, he recounted his experiences at Shrek Academy. He began by talking about the amusing incidents during the freshman assessment, mentioning his classmates with their diverse personalities, including Gu Yuena and Ye Guyi.

"...Gu Yue, how should I put it, is very special. She looks aloof and doesn't talk much, but she is extremely strong. Her control over the elements is the best I have ever seen."

Yin Chen described it, his tone filled with pure appreciation.

Xu Jiujiu paused slightly in her chopsticks, then resumed her normal movements. She listened quietly, her eyes never leaving Yin Chen's face, as if she were sketching the image of the girl named Gu Yuena in her mind through his description.

Born into royalty, she had long since learned not to easily reveal her emotions.

She wasn't jealous; she was making an assessment.

She needs to know whether every outstanding woman who appears around Yin Chen is a potential ally or a future adversary.

Gu Yuena, she remembered this name.

"And then there's Ye Guyi. She's a little foodie, but her martial soul is very powerful—it's the Holy Angel, which has an extremely strong restraining effect on evil soul masters..."

Upon hearing Ye Guyi's name, Xu Jiujiu's gaze softened slightly.

Judging from Yin Chen's description, the little angel is not a big threat.

But the Holy Angel martial soul still made her pay more attention.

Uncle Grey listened from the side, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Young master, is it really appropriate to talk about other girls so openly in front of a princess who is infatuated with you?
While this may make you appear upright and honest, aren't you afraid that Her Highness the Princess might feel uncomfortable?
However, Xu Jiujiu's thoughts were far more profound than Gray had imagined.

Born into royalty, she was accustomed to the marriage alliances and romantic affairs among nobles, where it was common for them to exchange beautiful concubines in order to consolidate their power.

Compared to those dirty deals, Yin Chen's candid account felt more real to her.

Even for Duke Dai Hao of the White Tiger, who is known for his deep affection in the outside world, there is not only the Duchess as the mistress of the mansion.

She was simply weighing whether the girls Yin Chen mentioned would be qualified to sit at this table with her in the future.

"...Later, I went to the far north for a mission."

Yin Chen changed the subject.

“Some things happened there.”

He did not elaborate on the process, but calmly stated the result:
"I have obtained my second martial soul, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion."

"A second martial soul?!"

This time, Xu Jiujiu could no longer remain calm, and the chopsticks in her hand fell to the table with a "clatter".

She disregarded her composure, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

Gray stood up excitedly, his lips trembling:

"Twin...twin martial souls? Good heavens, young master, you...you possess twin martial souls?"

"Yes."

Yin Chen nodded firmly and then released his martial spirit aura.

One was the power of time, both profound and distant, while the other was an icy chill so intense it seemed capable of freezing the soul.

She felt the aura of extreme ice for a long time, suppressing the horror in her heart, she knew what this meant.

(End of this chapter)