Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

Lin Quan's tone was decisive and left no room for argument: "It's settled then."

Changing the subject abruptly, he asked, "Hanyi, are there any chefs in Snow Moon City with enough skill to keep things under control?"

Swah——

All the women's eyes lit up.

Lin Quan's skills were indeed not bad, but ultimately they were only "not bad." No matter how fragrant the soul beast meat he roasted was, it was merely icing on the cake; only when a real master chef took charge of the knife and wok could the spiritual energy and original flavor contained in the meat be fully brought out.

"I'll go and invite them right away!" Li Hanyi replied readily. Before she finished speaking, she had already transformed into several afterimages and dashed out of the courtyard gate.

Watching her leave, the women exchanged knowing smiles and joked:

"If my husband were to sign a contract with a master chef someday, things would be much easier for us."

"Your cooking... it's delicious, but it's still a bit lacking compared to a master chef's."

As they spoke, several pairs of eyes turned to Lin Quan, beaming with smiles.

Lin Quan pretended to have a stern face and glared at them fiercely.

He complained outwardly, but wasn't annoyed at all inside.

He knew very well that the reason those roasted meats were so delicious was probably because the meat of the soul beasts was tough enough.

When it comes to cooking skills, even the silly Pillar from the neighboring yard in the main world is far superior to him!

Not long after, Li Hanyi led a renowned chef from Snow Moon City back to the courtyard.

Under the personal guidance of Master Zhao, and with the help of several capable assistants he brought,

Before Lin Quan and his group could even wait a few breaths, a whole table of delicacies, prepared with the finest meat of soul beasts and exotic seafood, was steaming hot and placed on the long table. "Second City Lord, do you have any other instructions?"

As soon as all the dishes were served, Chef Zhao bowed slightly to Li Hanyi, speaking in a humble and respectful tone.

"Thank you so much, Master Zhao. Your skill today is truly breathtaking..."

After a few polite words, seeing that Li Hanyi had given no further instructions,

The renowned chef, who had been invited to the residence, led his assistants to retreat with their heads bowed, their steps light and steady, displaying impeccable manners.

After watching them leave, Lin Quan smiled and invited the women to take their seats.

Chen Xueru, who was originally looking after He Yushui, took the opportunity to hand the girl back to her brother, Shazhu.

Before everyone started eating, she had already quietly traveled through time using the Time Mirror, landing steadily beside Lin Quan and sitting down with everyone.

"Come, taste the culinary skills of this world's finest stove, and see just how amazing they are..."

Before he finished speaking, Lin Quan reached out and took out a jar of strong liquor that had been sealed for many years from the mirror's space.

He first poured everyone a glass of amber-colored liquor, then raised his hand to signal – to start eating!

"Tsk, tsk, tsk... No wonder he's known as the best swordsman in Snow Moon City! The cooking skills and seasoning are absolutely superb!"

"It's much more reliable than when my husband cooks; just the freshness of this flavor goes straight to the top of my head..."

"Top-quality materials paired with top-quality craftsmanship—that's true enjoyment!"

The girls ate slowly and deliberately, and didn't forget to tease Lin Quan with smiles.

By the end of the meal, all the delicacies on the table had been devoured, leaving the plates sparkling clean.

Looking up, Lin Quan, Qiao Jingjing, and the others all had rosy cheeks and slightly tipsy eyes.

Lin Quan slightly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping lightly across the faces of the crowd.

Then she softly called out, "Jingjing—"

Before she finished speaking, Qiao Jingjing understood immediately. Her mental power swept over everyone silently, like a gentle breeze, and headed straight for the quiet room.

A night of tenderness slipped silently through our fingers...

At dawn the next day, as the first rays of sunlight broke through the thin fog, the fog had not yet dissipated.

Qiao Jingjing and the others had already gotten up, their cheeks radiant and their skin like jade, busy washing and grooming themselves, looking radiant.

Lin Quan, however, remained slumped on the couch, his brow still showing signs of weariness, before finally falling into a deep sleep.

It wasn't until the sun was high in the sky, nearly noon, that he lazily threw off the covers and got up.

After washing up, I strolled around the yard, but it was empty; I couldn't see a single person.

Without asking, he already knew—the people had long since dispersed.

He glanced at the time, but didn't rush to the summit of Cangshan Mountain.

Instead, he went straight into the kitchen, took out a large, glossy, and thick piece of soul beast leg meat from the mirror space, rolled up his sleeves, and started cooking.

In no time at all, a steaming feast of sea spirit beasts was freshly prepared by him:

Crispy fried golden scales, sizzling shark tail, chilled dragon whisker soup... the aroma hits your nose.

Lin Quan didn't even glance at them. With a flick of his sleeve, he stored all the dishes on the table into his storage soul tool.

In an instant, his figure flashed, transforming into several afterimages, soaring into the air and heading straight for the summit of Cangshan Mountain.

In the pavilion atop the mountain, Qiao Jingjing and Li Hanyi were meditating with their eyes closed, their breathing as steady as a pine tree's.

Wang Yuyan sat cross-legged to one side, her fingertips holding a crystal core that shimmered with a faint light, her brows slightly furrowed as she focused on refining her spiritual power.

Chen Xueru has already returned to the main world;

Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Martial Soul World—she was currently cultivating the "Eternal Youth Scripture," and was just waiting to succeed so she could reach the Grandmaster realm.

Although the Martial Soul World is suppressed by the shackles of heaven and earth, with Zhu Zhuqing's current cultivation level, as long as she doesn't cross the threshold of Grandmaster (Free and Unfettered Heaven Realm),

Cultivating there is in no way inferior to training in high-level martial arts.

The rules of that world were even more stringent, which honed her skills to become increasingly precise in controlling her true qi and breath.

Lin Quan was well aware of the benefits involved, so he didn't utter a single word of dissuasion.

Moreover, with Zhu Zhuqing's current cultivation level, coupled with the presence of the titled Douluo Old Poison Master, she is in charge.

As long as the true gods of the divine realm don't personally intervene, Lin Quan doesn't need to worry about Zhu Zhuqing's safety at all.

"Brother Quan..."

Wang Yuyan, who was swallowing the crystal core and refining her spiritual power with her eyes closed, immediately stopped her practice and opened her eyes when she saw Lin Quan appear.

Before the words were even finished, the person had already darted out of the pavilion and quickly went to meet them.

Lin Quan reached out and gently pulled her into his arms.

The two sat down on the stone benches in the pavilion, and Lin Quan finally asked, "How is the situation now?"

Wang Yuyan made no attempt to conceal anything, explaining the whole story clearly in just a few words.

Before the words were even finished, the auras of Qiao Jingjing and Li Hanyi suddenly surged, like waves rolling in layers.

In an instant, the spiritual energy in the surrounding area surged and churned, as if drawn by an invisible hand, rushing towards the two of them.

After a full half-incense stick's time, their breaths rose and fell several times before they slowly opened their eyes and regained consciousness.

"My husband..."

Upon opening their eyes and seeing Lin Quan standing guard beside them, their eyes lit up, and their faces instantly broke into smiles of surprise.

Lin Quan reached out and pulled them to sit down, asking gently, "Are you feeling alright?"

"With the help of the Hundred Treasures Pill, I have opened up six hidden acupoints in half a day."

"In total, sixteen hidden acupoints have been firmly opened within the body."

Qiao Jingjing and Li Hanyi exchanged a glance and answered truthfully without reservation.

The Hundred Treasures Pill was specifically made to temper one's foundation and unleash one's potential; its medicinal effects are powerful and pure.

After taking it, the speed at which the two broke through their acupoints suddenly increased dramatically—

Qiao Jingjing took one pill, and within half a day, all six acupoints opened simultaneously.

Li Hanyi swallowed two pills in a row, opening up sixteen hidden acupoints in one breath!

Judging from this trend, it's only a matter of time before each person takes ten Hundred Treasure Pills and all thirty-six hidden acupoints are opened.

But then, changing the subject, the two hesitated slightly, their expressions faltering, before finally speaking frankly:

"Initially, the medicine was extremely potent, breaking through the hidden acupoints cleanly and decisively..."

"But the further you go, the harder it becomes for the medicine to pry open the meridians, and the more forceful it becomes to break the acupoints."