Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

Lin Nantian keenly noticed his reaction and quickly asked, "Is the tea not to your liking?"

"It has nothing to do with Lord Lin. It's just that everything I cook tastes too good, including tea, so I'm not used to eating and drinking outside." Ling Chi flipped his hand, and a ceramic tea canister appeared.

This startled Lin Tiannan. Upon seeing the ring on Ling Chi's finger, he exclaimed, "A storage ring!?"

"Hmm." Ling Chi took out another tea set and brewed a pot of tea himself. During the brewing process, he still used water and heated the fire, which made Lin Tiannan's heart jump.

It possesses a storage ring that is extremely rare even among cultivation sects, and it also knows magic, which it controls with unparalleled skill... In his memory, even his sworn brother, the Sword Saint of Mount Shu, is no more than this.

Is this young man surnamed Ling a master comparable to a sword saint? Lin Tiannan couldn't believe it, nor did he want to believe it. Otherwise, what would all his martial arts achievements over the past few decades amount to? Just like a child playing in the mud?

His shock was quickly dispelled by the aroma of tea.

"Hiss~~~~" Lin Tiannan took a deep breath, looking at the steaming tea that emitted a purple glow: "What fragrant tea."

"It's alright." Ling Chi said with some helplessness, "These tea leaves are from the best tea trees I could find. The quality can only reach this level. If we want to improve it further, we can only hope that the tea trees will evolve."

"..." Lin Tiannan didn't know what to say.

Young hero, you are absolutely right.

Is the young hero insatiable?

Young hero, why are you so awesome?

Ling Chi brought him too many upheavals today, leaving his head buzzing and wanting some peace and quiet.

"Master Lin, please have a taste." Ling Chi handed over the teacup.

"Thank you, Young Master Ling." Lin Tiannan accepted the tea, and the aroma was truly refreshing and soothing.

Take a sip.

Lin Tiannan narrowed his eyes, savoring and enjoying the tea for a moment, and couldn't help but exclaim, "This tea... should only exist in heaven, it is truly the only one I have ever seen in my life."

Ling Chi smiled slightly: "If Lord Lin likes it, I can give you a 20% discount. How about this jar of gold worth 100,000 taels?"

Lin Tiannan: "..."

Seeing that Lin Tiannan remained silent, Ling Chi shook his head helplessly: Sigh! Another penniless wretch.

If Lin Tiannan knew what he was thinking, he would definitely go crazy.

The dignified lord of Lin Family Fortress is being treated like a pauper? Are you crazy, or has the world gone mad?

And a can of tea worth 100,000 taels of gold? Why don't you just rob someone?! No, even robbing wouldn't get you as much.

but……

Lin Tiannan smacked his lips. Even after so long, the aroma of the tea still lingered in his mouth. Moreover, after drinking this cup of tea, he felt much more energetic. The physical damage caused by martial arts training over the years seemed to have been repaired, and his body was full of vitality.

If it's this kind of tea, then 100,000 taels of gold doesn't seem like much.

But 100,000 taels of gold represents half a year's revenue for the entire city of Suzhou. While the Lin family could afford it, it would be a significant financial strain, and they certainly wouldn't spend that much money on a single can of tea, even if the tea had miraculous effects.

Just as Lin Tiannan was entertaining Ling Chi in the main hall, a maid ran to the training ground in the backyard and called out to Lin Yueru, who was practicing martial arts, "Miss, Master is receiving a very handsome young man."

Lin Yueru sheathed her sword and stood still, snorting, "What does that have to do with me!"

"Hehe, Miss is about to hold a martial arts contest to choose a husband, but Master is entertaining a young gentleman. Doesn't Miss understand?" The little maid showed no humility befitting a servant, her words full of mischief.

Lin Yueru slapped her on the buttocks with her sword, making her cry out in pain. She covered her buttocks and looked at her young lady with a wronged expression.

"I told you, if you want to be my man, you have to beat me, or don't even dream about it." Lin Yueru casually tossed the longsword, which drew a graceful arc and landed perfectly on the weapon rack.

Lin Yueru took the wet towel handed to her by another maid and wiped the sweat from her face and neck. She thought of the 'old monster' who had humiliated her yesterday.

Although she looks very young, but...

"You can't fool me, you must be some kind of ageless monster!" Lin Yueru gritted her teeth, still unable to believe that the person was her age.

Thinking of that person, Lin Yueru pondered: Although he was a bit despicable, his cooking was quite delicious... Hmph! Just a cook, how could he be worthy of me! Besides, he's definitely not human, how could I be with a monster?

"Miss," the maid said, enduring the pain, "but that young master seems to be the one who subdued you yesterday."

"What did you say?!" Lin Yueru almost jumped up.

……

"Young Master Ling is so accomplished at such a young age, he must be an outstanding figure in the Qionghua Sect, right?" Lin Tiannan asked as he sipped tea and ate the refreshments provided by Ling Chi in the main hall.

"It's alright." Ling Chi was full of resentment. How could someone be expected to serve tea and snacks to their host when visiting their home?

Ling Chi was silent for a moment: I guess I'm still too kind.

Perhaps sensing Ling Chi's displeasure, Lin Tiannan felt awkward. He didn't want to, but Ling Chi's tea and snacks were better than anything he had ever eaten! He finally believed Ling Chi's words: he was indeed working hard towards becoming a culinary master.

"Father!" Just when the atmosphere was awkward, this cry of "Father" saved Lin Tiannan's life.

Turning to look at his daughter as she walked into the main hall, Lin Tiannan frowned and scolded, "Yueru, why are you out here to greet guests like this? Go back and bathe and change your clothes!"

Lin Yueru was still wearing the same clothes she wore at the martial arts training ground. She had just finished practicing martial arts, and her clothes were soaked with sweat, making her look quite disheveled. Of course, she could dress like that at home, but it was very impolite to come out and meet guests like that.

"I have nothing to worry about in front of you, senior." Lin Yueru ignored him and stepped forward, cupping her hands in greeting to Ling Chi: "Lin Yueru greets you, senior."

"Hmm." Ling Chi nodded and said, "You've worked up a good sweat so early in the morning, not bad."

Even martial arts geniuses won't achieve much without rigorous, day-to-day training. Lin Yueru excels in diligence, truly deserving of her title as one of the two leading ladies of the first Legend of Sword and Fairy series.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Ling." Lin Tiannan thought Ling Chi was being sarcastic, so he quickly said, "It's all because I haven't taught my daughter well."

"What are you laughing at?" Ling Chi said, "Your daughter's diligence in learning and practicing is a rare and excellent quality, which even many disciples of the Qionghua Sect cannot match. It's a pity that your daughter has family martial arts and is the only daughter of Lord Lin, otherwise I would really like to take her into the Qionghua Sect."

These words greatly appealed to Lin Tiannan. The Qionghua Sect was the number one cultivation sect in the world and the leader of the righteous path, far surpassing him, the leader of the Southern Martial Arts Alliance. It would be excellent if he could join the Qionghua Sect.

But as Ling Chi said, he only has this one daughter, and he would never be willing to let her leave Lin Family Fortress. If he wanted to send her to a cultivation sect, given his friendship with the Sword Saint of Mount Shu, he would have sent her there long ago. Why would he keep her by his side to learn the family's martial arts?

This martial arts contest isn't for marrying off a daughter, but for finding a son-in-law. Anyone who wants to marry her daughter will have to become her son-in-law.

This is the only way for the Lin family to continue; he doesn't want the Lin family's centuries-old heritage to be lost in his hands.

Chapter Forty-Seven: Another Dimension

Unlike Lin Tiannan, Lin Yueru's eyes lit up after hearing these words.

"Are you a sword immortal from the Qionghua Sect, senior?"

“Not bad.” Ling Chi nodded and said, “Want an autograph? It’s cheap now, but the price will go up later.”

Lin Yueru: "..."

Lin Tiannan: "..."

The actions of a master are indeed mysterious and unpredictable.

Lin Yueru's lips twitched, and she said, "May I ask what position you hold in the Qionghua Sect, senior? I have admired the Qionghua Sect since childhood. May I ask if you would be willing to accept me as your disciple?"

"Yueru!" Lin Tiannan shouted, "Don't talk nonsense!"

“Father, I’m not talking nonsense,” Lin Yueru said. “The opportunity to become an immortal is right before my eyes, and I don’t want to give it up.”

"If you wanted to cultivate immortality, your father would have sent you to the Shu Mountain Sect long ago. Why wait until today!" Lin Tiannan scolded, "You obediently participate in the martial arts contest to choose a husband and carry on the Lin family line. If the Lin family is wiped out by you, you will be the eternal sinner of the Lin family!"

"..." Lin Yueru pursed her lips tightly, her whole body trembling.

Although Lin Tiannan was reluctant, compared to the Lin family's century-old foundation, his daughter's lifelong happiness had to take a back seat.

“It seems Lord Lin has misunderstood something,” Ling Chi said. “To put it bluntly, continuing the family line has always been the responsibility of men; women are merely tools for men to carry on the family line. Even if Lord Lin takes in a son-in-law and has a child, is that child truly a member of the Lin family? Perhaps it will only benefit someone else!”

Lin Tiannan's face instantly turned ugly, while Lin Yueru's face showed joy.

"Lord Lin is in his prime. Although he is deeply in love with his deceased wife and does not wish to remarry, he could take a concubine to ensure the continuation of the Lin family line." Ling Chi said calmly, "You yourself do not think about the Lin family's century-old foundation, but instead push the responsibility onto your daughter. Isn't that a bit unfair?"

Lin Tiannan's expression turned even uglier, and Lin Yueru's expression turned even uglier.

“What you say is true, senior,” Lin Yueru said. “Even if we bring in a son-in-law, our daughter will still be someone else’s child. What connection will she have with the Lin family? Father, you should take a concubine and have children yourself. That is the true lineage of the Lin family!”

"Shut up!" Lin Tiannan glared at her fiercely: Your father doesn't dare to provoke the Qionghua Sect, but he can't control you, you brat?!

Faced with this family drama, Ling Chi stood up and said, "Please resolve the conflict between you and your daughter yourselves. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."

"Young Master Ling, are you leaving already?" Lin Tiannan took a deep breath, stood up, and tried to persuade him to stay a little longer.

"Sit down for a while?" Ling Chi sneered. "I'll pay for the tea and snacks myself. Does Lord Lin have any shame about that?"

"Uh..." Lin Tiannan was embarrassed.

Lin Yueru was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the tea and snacks on the table, and then at her father. A hint of shame and anger flashed in her eyes: Father, you are such a disgrace!

After Ling Chi left with Zhao Ling'er, the Lin family father and daughter had a fierce argument, which frightened the servants of Lin Family Fortress so much that they hid in a corner and trembled with fear.

……

Ling Chi accompanied Zhao Ling'er on a three-day trip to Suzhou, exploring almost the entire city. Seeing the happy smile on Zhao Ling'er's face, Ling Chi felt the trip was well worth it.

They originally planned to spend another two or three days in Suzhou, but on the fourth day, the two encountered an old wealthy man in the city whose daughter had been abducted by a monster. At that time, the old wealthy man stood by the bridge, looking dazed and haggard, as if filled with endless sorrow.

Zhao Ling'er was kind-hearted, and seeing the old man like this, she naturally stepped forward and asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"

Upon seeing Zhao Ling'er, the old master was momentarily stunned, then tears streamed down his face as he choked out, "My precious daughter, Xiaoyu, disappeared a few days ago while playing by the river outside the city. I sent many people to search for her, but they couldn't find her. Some people saw her being abducted by a monster. Waaah... If that's really the case, I may never see Xiaoyu again..."

Zhao Ling'er exclaimed in surprise and quickly said, "Uncle, it's hard to say! Not all monsters are harmful."

The old squire shook his head, tears welling in his eyes: "If something really happens to my daughter, I can only blame her bad luck. What I'm worried about is... I heard that the monster is a lewd half-human snake demon. If... if... how will she ever face anyone again!"

Zhao Ling'er: "..."

"By the way... young lady, you'd better be careful too. The snake demon has been abducting girls around your age." With those words, the old man walked away, tears welling in his eyes: "Ah... my daughter..."

Looking at his hunched back, Zhao Ling'er pursed her lips, turned to look at Ling Chi, and said, "Master, let's help that old man rescue his daughter!"

Ling Chi nodded: "Okay."

Zhao Ling'er smiled, then frowned: "But where is that monster?"

“That’s easy to explain,” Ling Chi said. “The old man just said that the monster was half-human and half-snake. Coincidentally, it does resemble your Nuwa clan, Ling’er.” As he said this, Ling Chi saw Zhao Ling’er’s eyes dim for a moment and smiled, “What’s wrong? Do you think you’re a monster too?”

“I…no.” Zhao Ling’er shook her head.

"There's nothing to worry about." Ling Chi patted her head and said, "Nuwa is one of the Three Sovereigns, an incarnation of the 'god' Pangu. In this world, she is the greatest being, even more noble than the gods of the divine realm. As a descendant of Nuwa, you should be proud." He paused, "Moreover, in my eyes, there is no opposition between races, only the distinction between good and evil. You've seen all those monsters in the space; are they bad guys?"

Zhao Ling'er shook her head, her eyes regaining their usual liveliness: "Master, Ling'er understands."

"Good that you understand." Ling Chi smiled slightly and said, "Let's go!"

"Where to?" Zhao Ling'er asked.