Fox Demon: Heaven rewards diligence; I will eventually achieve divine mastery of martial arts.

Now, Lin Yu has only one goal in mind when facing his plan.

That's the Black Tiger Gang.

"Only by destroying the Black Tiger Gang can life return to normal."

Lin Yu stared at the ceiling, muttering to himself.

In fact, when Lin Yu took action against the Black Tiger Gang today, he had already considered all the possible consequences.

Although a behemoth like the Dao Alliance wouldn't care about the people below them, things like fights that sometimes result in deaths are common occurrences.

Just like yesterday when Liu Laosan beat that old man to death, nobody cared.

But the Black Tiger Gang, whether for their own reputation or to intimidate others, would never let them go.

Rather than passively waiting for others to come to you, it's better to take the initiative to solve the problem yourself.

Chopping the grass does not remove the roots, but the spring breeze blows and regenerates.

Now that we've already taken such drastic measures, we must completely eradicate them.

The reason for returning was simply to bring Feng Qi back.

For a woman as frail as her to maintain such composure today is truly remarkable.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 16: Dark moon, high wind, murderous night

Of course, it's impossible to take her along when eliminating the threat completely.

Otherwise, if something bad were to happen, that would be terrible.

After taking a shower, I felt much more relaxed.

After changing his clothes, the discomfort he felt after killing someone vanished.

Lin Yu hummed a song as he entered the kitchen.

I'm going to make braised pork tonight as a way to calm Fengqi down.

Nothing is more comforting than good food.

To be honest, aside from the unpleasant feelings that followed the murder,

There were really no downsides; on the contrary, we gained a lot.

Leaving aside the seven or eight taels of silver, the knife that Liu Laosan was carrying alone would not be cheap to buy from a blacksmith's shop.

Without some money, you simply can't get it.

In just a short while, he earned more than ten taels of silver.

This is still considered relatively poor.

'No wonder they say murder and arson bring wealth and power; it's certainly true.'

Lin Yu cut the pork belly on the cutting board into small cubes.

'If we could wipe out the Black Tiger Gang in one fell swoop, the gains might be even greater.'

Put the pot in cold water, add scallions, ginger, and garlic.

'Having collected so much protection money, they should have some cash left; maybe they can buy a house in town.'

Blanch the blanched berries, drain the water, and then heat oil over low heat to caramelize the rock sugar.

"Then you won't need to set up a stall anymore; you can try starting a high-end business, like selling distilled spirits or something."

Lin Yu's mind was filled with countless thoughts, and the spatula in his hand danced continuously.

The tantalizing aroma of meat began to fill the kitchen, and the bright red color and rich broth in the pot made one's mouth water.

Looking at this pot of braised pork can instantly lift your spirits.

Lin Yu covered the rice with bamboo strips, steamed it, then opened another pot, stir-fried some green vegetables, and made a soup.

[You are currently using your culinary skills. Cooking skill +3!]

[You are currently using your culinary skills. Cooking skill +3!]

What are you doing?

Lin Yu, engrossed in cooking, suddenly heard Feng Qi's voice in his ear.

Coming to her senses, she then noticed that Feng Qi had arrived at some point and was standing beside the stove, standing on tiptoe and curiously peering into the pot. Her delicate nose would occasionally inhale the aroma in the air, making her look extremely hungry.

"This is the first time I've seen Feng Qi like this," Lin Yu said with a smile.

"Didn't you want to try something you've never had before? How does this taste?"

"good smell."

Although Fengqi usually gives people the impression of being difficult to talk to, she is quite honest in some ways.

Go wash your hands, we'll eat soon, you'll see in a bit.

Lin Yu kept it a secret, maintaining a sense of mystery.

Fengqi stared at him for a while without saying a word, then turned to wash her hands.

Finally, reduce the sauce over high heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Lin Yu brought the steaming hot braised pork to the table.

One meat dish, one vegetable dish, and one soup.

In this small mountain village, this is considered an exceptionally high standard.

What's this called?

Fengqi stared intently at the braised pork on the table, speaking without blinking.

She had been in the human world for some time since she came from Tushan, and had been to many restaurants, but she had never seen this dish before.

Moreover, both its appearance and aroma far surpassed anything she had ever eaten before.

As a native of the Fox Spirit Matchmaker world, Feng Qi felt the impact of this other world at this moment.

"Braised pork belly is a specialty of my hometown. Give it a try."

Feng Qi picked up her chopsticks, took a piece, and put it in her mouth under Lin Yu's gaze. Her expression immediately changed.

Although it won't be like in anime where clothes explode or strange sounds are made.

But after spending so much time together, Lin Yu could still tell from her eyes that Feng Qi was deeply attracted by the scent.

"what about the taste?"

"good to eat!"

Without hesitation, Fengqi picked up her chopsticks and added another piece, then began to eat heartily.

As a chef, it's naturally gratifying to see your dishes recognized.

Lin Yu smiled and picked up his chopsticks to join the whirlwind of food consumption.

After finishing their meal, the two set up a brazier and enjoyed tea while warming themselves by the fire, just like before they started their small business—relaxed and content.

Soon, as night fell, he stood up and spoke to Feng Qi.

"It's getting late, you should get some rest. Don't worry about things in the town for now, we'll figure something out later."

After offering Fengqi a few words of comfort, Lin Yu turned and walked out.

Back in his room, Lin Yu blew out the candles, took off his clothes, crawled into bed, closed his eyes, and seemed to fall asleep quickly.

Meanwhile, the room that had been bustling with activity just moments before suddenly became much quieter.

Fengqi blew out the candle, got up and went to the window to open it. She leaned against the window and stared at the dark night sky, seemingly lost in thought.

The cold wind still howled.

In the middle of the night, when the entire village was shrouded in silence.

Lin Yu, who had been resting in the room, suddenly opened his eyes.

There was no sign of exhaustion in his bright eyes, only clarity and a hint of coldness.

Lin Yu got out of bed, tidied himself up quickly, dressed, and left the room.

Upon arriving in the courtyard, he briefly considered his options and headed straight for the kitchen. He picked up the long knife that Liu Laosan had seized and slung it over his shoulder.

Braving the swirling snow, I stepped out of the courtyard and quickly disappeared into the vast night.

Lin Yu had just left.

The door to Fengqi's room opened shortly after, and a tall, slender figure stepped out.

Dressed in simple white, she almost blended into the vast white world.

She gazed in the direction Lin Yu had left, her figure flashing by before disappearing into the snowstorm, vanishing without a trace.

Traveling at night is even more difficult than during the day.

Even with a faint moonlight in the sky, it wasn't easy for Lin Yu to walk on the road.