Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

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Three days later, Genghis Khan died unexpectedly and without warning. When the news spread, the newly unified Mongolia was thrown into chaos.

At the same time, Lingchi and Shuang'er also left Mongolia and entered the territory of the Jin Kingdom.

Since the Southern Song Dynasty submitted to the Jin Dynasty, although Song people were second-class citizens in the Jin Dynasty, they were still able to survive because the Jin Dynasty was transitioning to Han culture.

Ling Chi and Shuang'er did not encounter much trouble in the Jin Kingdom. On the contrary, because they taught a few groups of local bullies a lesson, they attracted the attention of some Jin nobles, and some even tried to recruit them.

To be honest, the terms offered were quite tempting; most people couldn't resist them.

Ling Chi couldn't help but sigh, if it weren't for the Southern Song Dynasty allying with the Mongols to destroy the Jin Dynasty decades later, the Jin Dynasty might have actually replaced the Mongols and become the hegemon of the world.

Being immersed in history makes it all the more interesting.

Ling Chi did not accept the recruitment offer from the Jin nobles; he had more important matters to attend to.

……

Zhongnan Mountain, home to the Quanzhen School of Taoism.

Ten years later, Ling Chi returned to this place, and this time, his purpose was clear: to gain experience from Wang Chongyang.

"Master Wang, Ling Chi has arrived!"

At the foot of the mountain, Ling Chi channeled his innate true energy and projected his voice outwards.

Everyone in Chongyang Palace was delighted to hear Ling Chi's telepathic message.

The chef is here!

Wang Chongyang, who was in seclusion, suddenly opened his eyes, laughed heartily, and immediately left the seclusion and descended the mountain.

Just a few seconds later, Ling Chi saw a phantom shooting towards him from the mountaintop, its speed startling him: "So fast!"

The next moment, the ethereal and otherworldly Wang Chongyang appeared before him.

Upon seeing him, Ling Chi was startled once again.

Who is this Taoist priest in his thirties standing before me?

When Wang Chongyang saw Ling Chi and Shuang'er, he was stunned for a moment: "You... are you really Brother Ling and Shuang'er?"

Ten years have passed, ten years since they last met, yet Ling Chi and Shuang'er haven't changed at all. This is truly astonishing.

"You are...Master Wang?" Ling Chi and Shuang'er couldn't believe that the older young man in front of them was Wang Chongyang. Not only was his age wrong, but even his demeanor was wrong.

Ten years ago, Wang Chongyang was a Taoist priest with a touch of江湖气 (jianghu qi, a kind of chivalrous spirit), but now, he truly seems like a Taoist master of Quanzhen Taoism.

"It really is Brother Ling and Shuang'er!" Although it had been ten years since they last met, Ling Chi's voice, speaking habits, and some small gestures were exactly the same as back then. Shuang'er was still standing so considerately to Ling Chi's right, slightly behind him, as if accompanying him and protecting him.

"Ten years have passed, and I never expected that Brother Ling and Shuang'er haven't changed at all." Wang Chongyang exclaimed in amazement, "Speaking of which, including the two years you spent in the Quanzhen Sect, you haven't changed in twelve years. Could it be that you... have achieved immortality?"

Wang Chongyang's words, though seemingly questioning, were in fact resolute; there was not a trace of doubt in his eyes.

A glint flashed in Ling Chi's eyes, and he said, "Could it be that Master Wang has broken through?"

"Hahaha, it was just luck." Wang Chongyang laughed. "I have to thank Brother Ling for treating my body back then. If it weren't for Brother Ling, there would be no Wang Chongyang today."

"..."

Ling Chi's face darkened: This is ridiculous!

He initially intended to use Wang Chongyang as a training ground, but now he's in trouble. He's afraid he won't be able to level up and will have wasted ten years of collecting resources.

"Congratulations, Master." He thought to himself, "What the hell? My lifespan must have increased dramatically!"

“Not bad.” Wang Chongyang said with a happy expression, “Although it cannot be confirmed, I think living to be two hundred years old is not a problem.” He paused, then looked at him with envy, “It’s a pity that we are still far from achieving the immortality of Brother Ling and Shuang’er.”

"Well, actually, there's a price to pay for immortality," Ling Chi said.

"The price?" Wang Chongyang's expression hardened. "I'd like to hear the details."

"Would a real person be willing to farm and catch fish in a hundred acres of fields and enjoy immortality?" Ling Chi asked.

"..." Wang Chongyang looked into his eyes for a long time before asking, "Am I the only one here?"

Ling Chi shook his head and said, "There are more than fifty people now, and there will probably be a hundred in the future!"

After a long silence, Wang Chongyang pressed on, "Only a hundred acres?"

“Only a hundred acres.” Ling Chi nodded, thought for a moment, and added, “I don’t know about the future, but for now it’s only a hundred acres.”

"Oh?" Wang Chongyang's eyes lit up: Don't you know in the future?

"Please allow me to reconsider," Wang Chongyang said solemnly.

Ling Chi nodded: "Master Wang, take your time. There are still more than ten years to go, no rush."

More than ten years?

Wang Chongyang gave him a meaningful look and nodded.

After a moment of silence, Wang Chongyang smiled and said, "Brother Ling and Shuang'er have come from afar. I am overjoyed. Please come into Chongyang Palace for a chat."

Ling Chi nodded with a smile: "I'm sorry to bother you."

……

When Ling Chi arrived, everyone in the Quanzhen Sect was overjoyed, especially Zhou Botong, who rushed over the moment he saw Ling Chi: "Master! I've missed you so much!"

Ling Chi dodged his pounce and then kicked him in the butt.

Zhou Botong cried out and fell flat on his face.

Chapter Fourteen Shuang'er's Wish

Over the course of ten years, the Quanzhen Sect gained a number of young third-generation disciples. These newcomers were puzzled by the sect's overall excitement until they ate Lingchi's stir-fried rice, at which point they understood.

One goo, one goo...

"I just saw the Thirty-Three Heavens."

"The Three Pure Ones are smiling at me."

“I…I saw Ahua at the entrance of the village.”

"..."

……

"As expected, Master's cooking is still the best." Zhou Botong ate with his mouth full of oil, licking the plate clean, and patted his belly with a satisfied look. "Master, you're not leaving this time, are you?"

"This isn't my home, why don't you leave?" Ling Chi poured a cup of tea and handed it to Wang Chongyang: "Master Wang, this is this year's new tea, please try it."

"Did Brother Ling cook this himself?" Wang Chongyang asked.

“Hmm.” Ling Chi nodded: “I found a few tea trees on the cliffs of Wuyi Mountain. The tea leaves that grow on them are processed into tea, which is very fragrant and mellow after being brewed with hot water, and has an endless aftertaste.”

"Then this humble Taoist priest must have a good taste." Wang Chongyang picked up the teacup, smelled the aroma of the tea, and praised, "What fragrant tea!"

With a gentle blow and a sip, one can experience a rich, fragrant, and long-lasting aroma.

Wang Chongyang exclaimed, "Indeed, the taste is sweet and refreshing, with an unforgettable aftertaste. Brother Ling can even make tea so delicious; I admire you."

Ling Chi shook his head: "This is nothing. There are many more delicious dishes waiting for me to discover in the future. Maybe in a few decades, these things on the dinner table will become simple meals."

"Brother Ling is really enjoying himself," Wang Chongyang said with a smile.

"good."

……

Ling Chi stayed at the Quanzhen Sect for three days, during which he fed Wang Chongyang fifty doses of [Innate Qi], finally managing to extract 10 experience points from him.

Ling Chi was very frustrated. Although conquering higher-level enemies would grant 10 experience points, and he only needed to conquer 10 times to level up, exchanging 50 dishes for 10 experience points was a huge loss.

If you are a blue-level top-tier diner, these 50 dishes will provide at least 25 experience points.

We lost money, we lost a lot of money.

But are there any other options now?

In this world, apart from Wang Chongyang, there is no such thing as a top-tier blue-level gourmet. Perhaps Lin Chaoying is one, but Lin Chaoying has been dead for many years, and the dead cannot provide him with experience.

"..."

Fifty strands of the Primordial Qi have already been wasted, but the remaining fifty strands are still of great use, so Ling Chi is reluctant to give them to Wang Chongyang.

Flipping through the recipes, Ling Chi fell into deep thought as he looked at dishes like Floating Toad, Peach Blossom Luck, Great Compassion, Overlord Chicken, and Playful Life.

The floating toad can be fed to Wang Chongyang, providing at least 20 experience points, but it won't bring him any luck with women. What if all the women on the farm are attracted to him once you recruit him?

Even great compassion won't work; this dish is ineffective against purple-level characters, and eating it would be a waste.

The Overlord Chicken... Wang Chongyang was a Taoist priest who valued moderation and harmony. If he were to actually eat it, there was a high chance that it would conflict with his own Tao, and the loss would outweigh the gain.

Playing games with life... that won't work either. He doesn't want to become an NPC in Wang Chongyang's eyes; that would cause problems.

In the end, only the Floating Toad was left for Wang Chongyang to eat. However, the levitation ability of this dish could not be stacked; if one dish was effective, the rest would be wasted.

Exchanging 100 floating frogs for 20 experience points is not only not worthwhile for gaining experience, but also a huge waste of the recipe's effectiveness.

Never do a business that loses money!

After much deliberation, Ling Chi made a decision: To hell with Wang Chongyang! To hell with experience points! I don't want them anymore!

……

There are plenty of worlds to choose from. If one world doesn't work out, you can always make up for it in the next. Leveling up is important, but enjoying the process of making delicious food is even more important.

Wang Chongyang has already been conquered; there is no one else in this world who can threaten his safety. Since that's the case, why bother leveling up? Wouldn't it be better to simply enjoy this world?

Ling Chi suddenly understood and immediately bid farewell to Wang Chongyang, intending to take Shuang'er around the world.

……

"Brother, are you really going to take me around the world?" Shuang'er sat on the unicycle, feeling a strong sense of unreality.

“Yes.” Ling Chi smiled and said, “This time it’s a real world tour, without any purpose whatsoever. It’s just about enjoying the scenery along the way, experiencing the local customs and culture of different regions, and broadening our horizons.”

"..." Shuang'er nodded: "As long as brother is happy."

Ling Chi stopped in his tracks, somewhat puzzled: "Shuang'er doesn't like it?"

"Well..." Shuang'er thought for a moment and said, "I've just traveled all over the world for ten years, and now I have to set off again. I feel like I'm on the move."