Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

Seeing that she couldn't speak again, Ling Chi sighed, "Let's eat first!"

The three women felt very sorry for Xuanji. This child had experienced pain that she should not have had to go through or bear. Heaven was really unfair to her.

The five of them sat around the dining table. Ling Chi handed chopsticks to Xuanji: "Can you eat by yourself?"

Xuanji: "..."

Ling Chi lifted her onto his lap and sat her down, then fed her bite by bite. The three women didn't touch their chopsticks, just quietly watching Ling Chi feed her.

All the food was of purple quality, and several dishes had a calming and soothing effect. After eating, Xuanji seemed to feel much better, and her complexion became rosier. Finally, Ling Chi fed her a sip of calming wine, and seeing that she quickly fell asleep, he put her on the bed and covered her with a blanket.

"Let her get a good night's sleep!"

The three women nodded, looking at the sleeping Xuanji, a strange and indescribable feeling welling up inside them. If they had to make a comparison, it would be like a mother seeing her child, who had been away from home for many years, return safely.

Happiness, peace of mind, and heartache for the children who have suffered hardships while away from home.

“Let’s eat too!” Ling Chi said to the three women as he sat back down.

"Oh! What delicious food have you made this time?" Su Xin walked in from outside, saw the table full of good dishes, and said with a smile, "Can I have some?"

Upon seeing her, the three women frowned. Shang Xiuxun stood up and said, "Why aren't you helping the sect leader with official business? What are you doing here?"

It's no wonder they had a bad attitude towards Su Xin. As the saying goes, hatred extends to everything connected to the house. They and Su Yao didn't get along to begin with, and Su Xin happened to be Su Yao's loyal lackey. No matter what decision Su Yao made, she would stand firmly behind her to support her. Over time, the three women naturally lost their goodwill towards her.

Ling Chi, on the other hand, remained indifferent to Su Xin, treating her with a rather neutral attitude. This was undoubtedly influenced by his experience playing the game years ago. In the game's side quests, Su Xin was a very open and unrestrained heroine, a charming older sister figure—his type. But in this world, Su Xin hadn't left the Qionghua Sect in a huff, nor was she that open and unrestrained older sister. Furthermore, she was Su Yao's lackey, so Ling Chi no longer had the same positive feelings towards her as in the game.

After some neutralization, it became the lukewarm state it is today.

"I heard that Senior Brother Ling has taken on a disciple, so I came here to congratulate him." Su Xin held up the Fire Spirit Frog and Ice Spirit Frog in her hand and said, "Look, I just caught these. They'll taste delicious roasted. With Senior Brother Ling's skills, he can definitely make two delicious dishes."

Fire Spirit Frog and Ice Spirit Frog are spiritual half-demons, belonging to the blue level. They are enormous, reaching half a meter in length, and can attack people with magic, making them rather ferocious half-demons. However, their meat is extremely delicious, and eating it can enhance one's physique. If someone cultivating magic eats it, it can also increase their magical power; in short, it has many benefits.

Because it is a blue-level ingredient, with Ling Chi's cooking techniques and various other ingredients, it can be made into a purple-level dish. If it is a Fire Spirit Frog, it can cast a spell called 'Flame Spell' every day; while the Ice Spirit Frog can cast a spell called 'Ice Spell', which can be cast even by people without spiritual roots.

Shuang'er, Huang Rong, and Shang Xiuxun have all eaten it. Although they can only release the spell once a day and its power is only so-so, the three women were extremely excited when they released the spell for the first time.

The world of immortals and heroes truly holds infinite possibilities.

Seeing the Fire Spirit Frog and Ice Spirit Frog still lively, Ling Chi nodded: "Junior Sister Su Xin is so thoughtful." She took the two spirit frogs and asked, "Have you eaten? If not, have some with us."

"I haven't eaten yet!" Su Xin swallowed hard and said, "Senior Brother Ling, you really don't mind having another pair of chopsticks?"

“There’s nothing to worry about,” Ling Chi said. “Our conflict with the sect leader is none of your business.”

On the surface, it was addressed to Su Xin, but it was actually meant for Shuang'er and the others. After hearing this, the three women's expressions improved considerably.

As Ling Chi said, their conflict with Su Yao had nothing to do with anyone else. Although Su Xin was Su Yao's lackey, he had no direct conflict with them. If they were implicated because of this, it would make them seem petty.

“Brother Ling is right,” Shang Xiuxun said. “My conflict with the sect leader will not be directed at anyone else.”

Su Xin glanced at Shang Xiuxun. Years ago, Shang Xiuxun had sparred with a disciple of the Qionghua Sect, accidentally injuring him. Su Yao reprimanded her, and perhaps the words were too harsh, for Shang Xiuxun retorted, resulting in Su Yao slapping her. It was because of this slap that Ling Chi chased and attacked Su Yao across more than a dozen mountains, and the Four Heavenly Kings of Sword Casting Valley also forged a grudge against Su Yao, their sect leader.

In Su Xin's view, Shang Xiuxun was definitely in the wrong. If she hadn't injured that disciple, Su Yao wouldn't have reprimanded her; if she hadn't talked back, Su Yao wouldn't have slapped her; without that slap, Su Yao wouldn't have been chased and attacked by Ling Chi, thus losing face as the sect leader and causing Su Yao to face a difficult situation for the next three years.

Everything was caused by Shang Xiuxun. Deep down, Su Xin was filled with resentment towards her. If it weren't for Su Yao stopping her, Shang Xiuxun being too powerful, and the Four Heavenly Kings forming a united front, she would have already caused her trouble.

Su Xin took a deep breath: Senior Sister said that before the great war in the demon realm, we must be patient. I will be patient!

"Senior Sister Shang is so magnanimous, I admire you." Su Xin feigned compliance.

"You guys eat first!" Ling Chi said, "I'll go to the kitchen and deal with these two spirit frogs."

The three girls nodded, and after watching Ling Chi leave, Shuang'er said, "Junior Sister Su Xin, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Senior Sister Shuang'er." Su Xin sat down, turned her head and saw Xuanji on the stone bed, and asked, "Is she Senior Brother Ling's new disciple?"

“Yes, that’s her.” Shuang’er nodded, her eyes filled with pity. “This child is very pitiful. Because her parents were killed, she suffered a great shock, which caused her to lose her mind. Fortunately, I have a way to cure her, and Xuanji’s common name is the same as my surname. I felt that we were destined to meet, so I took Xuanji as my disciple.”

"I see." Su Xin suddenly realized: So that's why he took the child as his disciple—because they shared the same surname. No wonder.

Having realized that he had discovered the truth, Su Xin put aside his spying intentions and began to enjoy the delicious dishes on the table.

For the past ten years, Ling Chi, Shuang'er, Huang Rong, and Shang Xiuxun would occasionally go to the sect's kitchen to cook large meals for everyone in the Qionghua Sect. Whenever this happened, the entire Qionghua Sect would celebrate like it was New Year's Day, enjoying the food immensely. Occasionally, they would even experience a blissful, almost euphoric feeling, making it impossible for anyone to stop eating.

Even Su Yao praised the four of them for their cooking skills, and said many times in private that they should not have come to Qionghua Sect to cultivate immortality, but should have gone to the palace to be imperial chefs.

However, the variety of dishes served in a large pot is rather limited. Although they are delicious, the flavors are not very rich. This meal, on the other hand, is different. It consists of eight dishes and a soup, each made with different ingredients and flavors, and each one is incredibly delicious. While it may not give you an ecstatic feeling, the taste alone is enough to keep Su Xin coming back for more.

Delicious, delicious, oh my god... Damn it, why do they get to eat so many delicious dishes every day? My senior sister and I can only eat leftovers when they're in a good mood?

Damn it, if only they didn't have a grudge against my senior sister, then I could shamelessly come over for meals every day.

Su Xin herself didn't realize that her heart had already begun to stray.

……

After a hearty meal, Su Xin returned to Qionghua Palace and reported to Su Yao what she had learned.

"So, Ling Chi took Xuanji as his disciple because they share the same surname?" Su Yao asked.

“That should be it.” Su Xin plopped down on the ground, drunkenly saying, “Xuanji is indeed pitiful. Senior Brother Ling must have felt some pity for her.”

Senior Brother Ling?

Hearing Su Xin address Ling Chi, Su Yao frowned and said, "Su Xin, you're drunk."

"I'm not drunk, I can still drink!" Su Xin exhaled a breath of alcohol and said, "Senior Sister, Senior Brother Ling and the others make delicious food and drink great wine, but they only eat and drink for themselves. They really don't respect Senior Sister as the sect leader. If I were Senior Sister, I would have the four of them manage the kitchen and cook for us every day, with no two meals the same."

"..." Su Yao shook her head: "You're really drunk."

"Whoosh..."

"..."

……

A month later, under the careful care of Ling Chi and Shuang'er, Xuanji's mind finally returned to normal. However, she remained silent and taciturn every day, and would often wake up in the middle of the night to cry alone, which made Ling Chi and the others feel very sorry for her.

For Xuanji's sake, Lingchi decided to modify this part of Xuanji's memory, just like he did with Qiao Feng's memory at Songhelou back then.

In fact, Ling Chi not only altered Qiao Feng's memories but also removed the wolf head tattoo on his chest, all to prevent Xiao Yuanshan's conspiracy from succeeding. Unfortunately, the situation developed too smoothly at the time, rendering his efforts futile.

After consulting the three women, they also felt it would be better to change this memory. They genuinely couldn't bear Xuanji's quiet sobs every night, and they couldn't stand seeing her without a smile on her face.

And so, Ling Chi fed Xuanji a dish that could alter memories, changing the memory of her parents' murder to one where Ling Chi had accidentally visited her hometown, discovered her potential for cultivation, and decided to take her to the Qionghua Sect. After consulting her parents, they readily agreed, and Ling Chi took her to the Qionghua Sect.

When Xuanji woke up again, she immediately transformed into a lively and adorable little girl with the same temperament and personality as the Xuanji in the game. She was clearly a little princess who was showered with love and affection.

Seeing her current appearance and condition, Ling Chi and the three women were very satisfied.

Huang Rong was very happy because now when she hugged Xuanji and rubbed her face against her, Xuanji not only didn't push her away, but would happily rub against her, which moved her deeply: "Xuanji is the cutest like this."

After observing for a few days and confirming that Xuanji was unharmed, Ling Chi told the three women and Xuanji what was going on before heading to the Xuanpu Sect.

The purpose of going to the Xuanpu School was naturally to exchange ideas on alchemy.

Speaking of which, the relationship between the Xuanpu Sect and the Qionghua Sect is quite good, because the Qionghua Sect worships the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady, while the Xuanpu Sect worships the Yellow Emperor.

In this world, humans, gods, and beasts once fought a great war. When the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan led the human race in a great battle against the beast race led by Chiyou, he received help from the gods. The one who helped the Yellow Emperor was the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady.

Later, the Yellow Emperor ascended to heaven on a dragon, and his relationship with the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden became even better. It's just a pity that the heavenly realm does not allow immortals to marry, otherwise the Yellow Emperor and the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden might have become a couple long ago.

For this reason, the Qionghua School and the Xuanpu School have a very good relationship, with their disciples frequently exchanging ideas and resources.

The Qionghua Sect excelled at sword forging, while the Xuanpu Sect was skilled in alchemy. Therefore, the Qionghua Sect frequently exchanged flying swords for elixirs with the Xuanpu Sect, each taking what they needed.

Although Ling Chi's purpose was to exchange alchemy techniques, he knew in his heart that the Xuanpu Sect would definitely not teach him their top alchemy techniques and formulas; putting himself in their shoes, the Qionghua Sect would certainly not teach them their most advanced sword-forging techniques either. These were the very foundations of both sects, and they would never allow them to be passed on to outsiders.

But it didn't matter. Ling Chi had culinary skills at her disposal, and with a barrage of high-level recipes, no one in the Xuanpu Sect could resist the temptation of the food. After half a month of this stunt, Ling Chi left the Xuanpu Sect, taking with her the alchemy techniques and insights accumulated by the sect over hundreds of years, as well as the methods for refining various elixirs.

Ling Chi only did a rough study, but he knew that the alchemy level of the Xuanpu Sect was at least two levels higher than that of the Qionghua Sect. With the alchemy skills and pill formulas he had obtained, it was enough to support the alchemy chef to evolve to the red level.

They returned to the Qionghua Sect in high spirits. As soon as they arrived at the Sword Forging Valley, the little girl Xuanji rushed over to them: "Master, you're back! Xuanji missed you so much!"

Seeing the little girl rushing towards him, Ling Chi smiled and lifted her high into the air, then held her in his arms, saying with a smile, "During the time I was away, Xuanji, have you been practicing your skills diligently?"

"Yes." Xuanji nodded repeatedly and said, "This disciple can now float on a sword in the air for a short time. My three senior uncles all say I'm a genius! Hehe."

"Really? Then you really are a genius." Ling Chi praised Xuanji a few times, making the girl beam with joy.

"Brother Ling, you're back!" Hearing the commotion, Huang Rong flew out from the nearby forest and landed in front of him.

"You're back." Ling Chi nodded with a smile.

"Was it smooth?" Huang Rong asked nervously.

"With me personally taking charge, how could things not go smoothly?" Ling Chi laughed. "Don't worry, I'll share my findings with you after I've organized everything."

Huang Rong nodded and smiled, "That's great! Now our path of alchemy and cooking can go even further."

"Hmm." Ling Chi nodded, and seeing that Shuang'er and Shang Xiuxun were not there, he asked, "Where did Shuang'er and Xiuxun go?"

"Xiuxun went to the front mountain to catch monsters," Huang Rong said. "As for Sister Shuang'er, it is said that the seal in Chenzhou has loosened a bit. Suyao was afraid that ordinary disciples could not handle it, so she sent Sister Shuang'er to Chenzhou to check the formation."

Chenzhou, a blessed land on the banks of the Huai River, is said to be where the celestial god Fuxi set up the Primordial Eight Trigrams Formation to suppress demons. Because of this formation, even the most powerful demons could not wreak havoc in Chenzhou. Therefore, Chenzhou became a favored destination for imperial relatives and nobles throughout history.

Compared to Shouyang, a small county with only a few thousand people, Chenzhou has hundreds of thousands of people, and its prosperity is no less than that of the capital.

"The Innate Eight Trigrams Formation in Chenzhou has become loose?" Ling Chi frowned. "Could it be that demons are causing trouble?"

"I don't know then." Huang Rong shook her head and said, "Even if there are demons, it's nothing. With Shuang'er's strength, she can easily deal with a few thousand-year-old demons."

“That’s true.” Ling Chi nodded, recalling Shuang’er’s combat prowess.

Shuang'er has now reached the peak of the ordinary red level, and her strength is comparable to that of Taiqing Zhenren, the leader of the Qionghua Sect who died in battle ten years ago.

Although Taiqing Zhenren was killed by Liu Mengli's mother, Chanyou, in terms of strength, Taiqing Zhenren was actually superior. It was only because Chanyou was more cunning and unpredictable that he was caught off guard and died tragically at her hands. However, Chanyou was also severely injured and did not recover even after nineteen years, allowing Xuanxiao to defeat her easily.

With the strength of Taiqing Zhenren and Chanyou, they should be similar to the Shushan Sword Saint from the first game, enough to roam freely in the Three Realms. And Shuang'er, who has equal combat power, will naturally not be in any danger.

That's exactly what happened.

A few days ago, Shuang'er flew to Chenzhou on her sword and inspected the Innate Eight Trigrams Formation. The formation was indeed somewhat weakened, and the cause was a demon with over a thousand years of cultivation constantly gnawing at the formation's core. If Shuang'er had arrived two or three days later, the demon would have pierced the core. The consequences would have been unimaginable.

Fortunately, Shuang'er arrived in time, discovered the demon, and killed it with her sword. Afterwards, Shuang'er reinforced the array's core, ensuring the Innate Eight Trigrams Array was as stable as Mount Tai, before returning to the Qionghua Sect.

But at that moment, a girl of about fourteen or fifteen years old suddenly appeared out of nowhere and knelt down in front of Shuang'er with a thud: "Master, please accept me!"

Shuang'er was startled by the girl and asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to become my disciple?"

"My name is Ji Fang, and I am from Luoyang. I have practiced martial arts since childhood. Because I admire the masters and heroes of the world, I set out to make my way in the world after I came of age. Now I have been wandering the martial world for several years, and I never expected to meet such a remarkable person as Master as soon as I arrived in Chenzhou. Master, I sincerely wish to become your disciple. Please accept me as your apprentice," the girl said.

Chapter Fifteen: Pearl Without Tears, Xuanqin

Ji Fang, sixteen years old, is beautiful and tall. She has two great loves in life: martial arts and music.