Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

"..." Qin Chuan chuckled twice: "Brother Ling, please don't be offended. I don't know what happened just now, but I suddenly uttered some absurd words."

"Because the author treated you like Sun Wukong!" Ling Chi said.

"Oh?" Qin Chuan asked, "Then what is Brother Ling?"

"Bodhi Patriarch".

"..."

……

"Brother Ling is a man of great talent. Since you do not wish to rule this magnificent empire, are you interested in assisting others?" Qin Chuan asked.

"Probably!" Ling Chi thought of Empress Zhangsun. He wondered how that girl was doing now. She was only thirteen years old! She had already been defiled by Li Er. What a beast.

"Oh?" Qin Chuan's spirits lifted. "Who is so lucky?"

"Hehe." Ling Chi chuckled, "I won't tell you, I'll make you angry."

"..." Qin Chuan forced a smile and said, "Brother Ling is indeed beyond expectations. I admire you."

Ling Chi looked at him and said, "Young Master Qin's demeanor is truly admirable. If it were anyone else, they would have already started fighting with me."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly: "Brother Ling is a very witty person, and his humor is beyond words. How could I possibly be angry about this?"

"I never expected Brother Qin to understand me so well." Ling Chi was deeply moved and stood up, saying, "In that case, how about we become sworn brothers? We'll share joys and sorrows, chase girls together, and stroll through hotels together. We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year, but we ask to die on the same day, month, and year. Come, Brother Qin!" He grabbed Qin Chuan's hand and pulled out a fruit knife: "Today, let's swear a blood oath."

"..." Qin Chuan's face turned pale: What are you doing? No! Yamete...

"Hahahaha..." Seeing Qin Chuan's panicked appearance, Ling Chi burst into laughter: "Brother Qin is so funny! Hahaha... Ouch, my stomach hurts..."

"..." Qin Chuan's face flushed red and then turned pale, and he said angrily, "Brother Ling!"

"Hey, I was just kidding, don't take it seriously." Seeing that he was really angry, Ling Chi laughed and said, "See, I knew no one could maintain their image when facing me. Although Brother Qin behaved well before, he still got angry in the end."

Qin Chuan: "..."

"But Brother Qin's hands are quite smooth, just like a woman's," Ling Chi laughed. "A real man shouldn't be too effeminate, unless you want to become a rabbit in the future?"

"Who...who wants to be the rabbit!" Qin Chuan's face showed anger: "Brother Ling, don't make such a joke, this is not the behavior of a gentleman."

"Brother Qin, are you mistaken?" Ling Chi laughed. "When did I say I was a gentleman?"

"..." Qin Chuan opened his mouth, but was speechless.

"Hahaha..." Ling Chi laughed and took out a bag of potato chips from his pocket: "Brother Qin is really a serious person. Here, have some potato chips to calm down."

"..." Qin Chuan took a few deep breaths to calm himself down and sighed, "My mental state is still not good enough. I hope Brother Ling will forgive me."

"What does this have to do with one's state of mind?" Ling Chi laughed. "Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness are all human nature. If you laugh when you should cry and cry when you should laugh, then you're not a normal person, but a madman."

Qin Chuan seemed to be deep in thought.

"Don't think so much," Ling Chi laughed. "You're good in every way—good-looking, good-tempered, seemingly wealthy, and have a good demeanor. It's just that you're too calculating. That's not good; it makes life tiring."

"Brother Ling is right," Qin Chuan sighed softly. "I have learned a lot."

"I'm so tired." Ling Chi opened the paper bag containing potato chips and placed it in front of Qin Chuan. "The most important thing in life is to be happy. With the current abilities, whether you're happy or upset, it's still a day, so why not be happy?"

Qin Chuan looked at him, clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Ling's words are simple, yet profound. I am far inferior to him."

“You’re still young, so it’s understandable that you’re inexperienced.” Ling Chi laughed. “I can also see that you live in your own world. You don’t really understand the coldness of human relationships or the fickleness of the world. You don’t understand the hardships of ordinary people, yet you like to talk about world affairs. It’s a bit funny.”

"..." Qin Chuan frowned: "What's wrong with caring about world affairs?"

“There’s nothing wrong with that,” Ling Chi said. “But theory must be linked to practice. Practice is the sole criterion for testing truth, not just empty words to define a matter.”

Is practice the sole criterion for testing truth?

These words had a tremendous impact on Qin Chuan's mind. Looking at the carefree and unserious Ling Chi, for some reason, he suddenly felt that Ling Chi's cynicism was just a disguise, and that the real Ling Chi was actually a wise man who had seen through the truths of the world.

Qin Chuan was filled with respect and stood up to bow: "Brother Ling's words are wise and insightful, I have learned a lot from them."

"..." Ling Chi scratched his head: What's going on? This sudden show of respect for me is a bit unusual!

"Ah, um, don't be shy, try my potato chips, they're pretty good," Ling Chi said.

"I'd be honored to accept your offer." Qin Chuan smiled slightly, sat down, picked up the potato chips, and exclaimed, "These potato chips are golden and crispy, with a wonderful aroma. They're truly exceptional."

"Haha, it's just a snack." Ling Chi laughed. "When you're not hungry but want to eat something, potato chips are a good choice. They're not only delicious, but they also help pass the time."

Qin Chuan nodded with a smile, then took a bite: "Mmm~~" Qin Chuan nodded repeatedly: "Delicious."

"Right!" Ling Chi laughed. "As the saying goes, of all things in the world, only love and food should not be missed. Brother Qin, eat more if you like it. Being able to eat is a blessing."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly, "Brother Ling is absolutely right."

Ling Chi looked at him and suddenly asked, "How old are you this year, Brother Qin?"

Qin Chuan was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Seventeen, how about it?"

"Seventeen!" Ling Chi chuckled. "I wonder if Brother Qin is married yet?"

"..." Qin Chuan shook his head: "The world is not yet at peace, how can we have a home?"

"Settling down and starting a career is the proper way to do things; of course, one should settle down before starting a career," Ling Chi said. "To be honest, I have a younger sister named Shuang'er, who is fifteen years old and unmarried. I wonder if Brother Qin..."

"Brother Ling." Qin Chuan waved his hands repeatedly, "I appreciate your kindness, but I have no intention of getting married. Please understand."

“How can a real man not get married!” Ling Chi said, “Could it be that Brother Qin finds Shuang’er not pretty enough?”

"I had no such intention," Qin Chuan quickly explained. "It's just that I once swore an oath that I would never get married before the world was settled! I hope Brother Ling can understand my predicament."

"Tsk!" Ling Chi shook his head repeatedly: "It's a pity that I've come across someone I find pleasing to the eye."

Qin Chuan smiled wryly: "I am ashamed to have failed Brother Ling's good intentions."

"Everyone has their own ambitions, and we can't force them." Ling Chi waved his hand: "Never mind, let's drink."

"Uh..." Qin Chuan broke out in a cold sweat when he saw Ling Chi down another glass of strong liquor in one gulp.

……

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Qin Chuan drank a few cups of hangover tea. Once his mind was slightly clearer, he said, "Brother Ling, I will be leaving tomorrow. I have a question that I would be grateful if you could answer for me."

"Go ahead," Ling Chi nodded.

"Brother Ling..." Qin Chuan asked very seriously, "Who do you think is the most deserving person to become the supreme ruler in the world today?"

“Li Shimin!” Ling Chi said without hesitation.

Qin Chuan was taken aback: "Brother Ling's certainty makes me a little..."

"Actually, I also had my own selfish reasons," Ling Chi smiled and said, "because Li Shimin's wife is my adopted younger sister."

Qin Chuan was speechless.

“However, Li Shimin is indeed very capable,” Ling Chi said. “The only one in the world who can compare with him is his elder brother Li Jiancheng. Moreover, as the eldest son, his elder brother has an advantage in inheriting his father’s position… Oh, right, Li Yuan is the most likely to ascend the throne, but Li Yuan is already old. He probably won’t be able to sit on the throne for more than a few years before he abdicates and gives way to a more capable person. At that time, it will be inevitable for the brothers to fight each other.”

At this point, Ling Chi sighed: "Unfortunately, this will set a bad example for the world today, and from then on, people will spread a saying."

Seeing Ling Chi suddenly stop, Qin Chuan couldn't help but ask, "Which sentence are you referring to?"

Ling Chi looked at him and said calmly, "The most ruthless are those in the imperial family."

"..."

"For the throne, brothers can kill brothers, and brothers can kill brothers. Their sons will follow suit. So what if an heir is chosen ahead of time? They can just kill the crown prince and still ascend the throne, because their fathers killed their elder brothers to seize the throne." Ling Chi sneered repeatedly. "Even if Li Shimin ascends the throne, the stain on his life can never be washed away and will be passed down to future generations, causing future rulers to do the same thing."

"So what if I killed my own brother? Li Shimin did the same thing back then." Ling Chi took a sip of hot tea and shook his head. "Let's not talk about it anymore. After all, it hasn't happened yet. Brother Qin, just take it as me talking nonsense after drinking!"

"..."

……

“That’s how it is,” Shi Feixuan said.

"..." Fan Qinghui sighed softly: "Even my teacher knows that Li Jiancheng is indeed a dragon among men. If the Li clan really gains the world, Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng will not be able to coexist."

"So, what Ling Chi said is very likely to come true?" Shi Feixuan said.

"..." Fan Qinghui was silent for a moment, then said, "The workings of all things are like interwoven threads. How can we know which thread is tied to the dragon throne until the very end? But it is up to us to do it. My Cihang Jingzhai will not shirk its responsibility."

Shi Feixuan nodded: "Master is right, but I heard from my junior sister that Ling Chi came to Jingzhai two months ago?"

“He did come,” Fan Qinghui said calmly. “He wanted to see the Cihang Sword Manual, and I agreed.”

Shi Feixuan's eyes widened: "Master, he—"

“There’s no need to make a fuss. I have received sufficient compensation,” Fan Qinghui said.

"Compensation?" Shi Feixuan asked, puzzled.

Fan Qinghui glanced at her, then stood up and walked out of Cihang Hall: "You just watch."

The next moment, Fan Qinghui used all her strength to leap into the air and float in the void.

Shi Feixuan: "(°Д°)"

Chapter Thirteen: Deciphering the Secret of Longevity

Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

After two years of training, Shan Wanjing returned to the Dongming Sect and launched a decisive crackdown using the Life and Death Talisman.

When Shang Ming saw his father tortured to a pulp, looking like a dead dog, he no longer dared to dream of marrying a swan. Forget about dreaming; he was now under a death-or-death spell, his life in Shan Wanjing's hands, so how could he dare to cause any trouble?

As the head of the Dongming Sect, Shan Meixian remained an observer throughout the entire event, but the martial arts skills and methods displayed by Shan Wanjing left her in awe and even fear.

The sight of the Life and Death Talisman when it was activated was truly terrifying. Listening to the screams of those people, Shan Meixian felt that this method absolutely could not fall into the hands of the Demonic Sect, otherwise the world would surely be in turmoil.

Meanwhile, Shan Wanjing's display of master-level strength left Shan Meixian utterly shocked.

Two years ago, Shan Wanjing was just a third-rate expert, but in just two years, she actually crossed the levels of second-rate and first-rate experts and entered the Grandmaster realm, which is simply unbelievable.

This fact instilled in Shan Meixian the belief that "we must never be enemies with Peach Blossom Island." Not only should we not be enemies, but we should also deepen our relationship with Peach Blossom Island. As for how to deepen it?

Looking at the spirited Shan Wanjing, Shan Meixian fell into deep thought.

In just one day, Shan Wanjing suppressed all the treacherous individuals in the Dongming Sect, completely seizing control of the sect from her and Shan Meixian.

When the news reached Peach Blossom Island, Ling Chi simply smiled and went to roast a suckling pig to celebrate.

For some reason, the recipes related to pork have recently been upgraded to varying degrees. Helpless, he could only raise the prices of the pork-related recipes, which has caused many pork lovers to complain.

Ling Chi's response was: This is an irresistible force of the will of the universe. You can only accept it, except pray to the alpaca.