Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

"Thanks to Mr. Ling's medicinal diet, my wife recovered so quickly." Mr. Han, the mixed-race woman's husband, clasped his hands in gratitude.

The mixed-race woman smiled and nodded, "Thank you, Mr. Ling."

"No need to be so polite." Ling Chi smiled slightly and said, "Madam Han has just given birth and should not overexert herself. I will take care of Xiao Zhao!"

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Ling." The mixed-race woman handed him the baby she was holding.

As soon as Ling Chi took the baby, he saw the baby's blue eyes staring straight at him, making two "ah ah" sounds, as if it were laughing.

"Xiao Zhao likes Mr. Ling so much that she doesn't even know who her father is," Mr. Han said sourly.

"There's nothing I can do, it's because you're ugly!" Ling Chi laughed.

Mr. Han's face fell, while the mixed-race woman covered her mouth and chuckled.

……

Han Qianye and Dai Qisi, a pair of star-crossed lovers, are neighbors of Ling Snake Island, southeast of Peach Blossom Island.

Two years ago, they passed by Peach Blossom Island by boat and saw smoke rising from the island. Curious, they decided to visit.

Ling Chi naturally treated them with great hospitality, serving them all sorts of top-quality white food recipes. The couple ate so much that they almost engaged in some unspeakable acts in public.

From then on, the two grew closer to Ling Chi and would visit Peach Blossom Island from time to time.

Ling Chi also took some time to visit Ling Snake Island.

Compared to Peach Blossom Island, Ling Snake Island is much larger. It's lush with trees, boasts towering peaks, and several high mountains, home to over a thousand islanders. However, its remote location makes life somewhat inconvenient, and their daily diet consists almost entirely of seafood.

I went to Lingchi once and never wanted to go again; it was too arduous.

Ling Chi didn't want to go, but the couple always came to his place.

There's no other reason than that there are too many delicious foods, and I'm craving them.

Last year, Dai Qisi got pregnant. When her belly started to grow, she shamelessly came to Peach Blossom Island to rest and prepare for childbirth.

Aside from a few playful scoldings, Ling Chi diligently prepared pregnancy recipes for Dai Qisi. Half a year passed in this way, and just a few days ago, Dai Qisi gave birth to a healthy baby girl.

Although Han Qianye was a little disappointed, she was still his own flesh and blood and he liked this daughter very much. Dai Qisi was very happy and named her daughter Xiao Zhao.

Zhao means brightness. After all, he came from the Ming Cult, so it goes without saying.

Ling Chi was overjoyed after Xiao Zhao was born.

Seeing Xiao Zhao born gave him an indescribable feeling; it was a wonderful experience.

For some reason, whenever Xiao Zhao cried and couldn't be comforted by anyone, as soon as he took over, Xiao Zhao would immediately quiet down, which made Han Qianye and his wife both envious and jealous, but also somewhat happy.

“Since Mr. Ling and Xiao Zhao are destined to be together, how about you become Xiao Zhao’s godfather?” Han Qianye said.

"..."

Chapter Four: Yin and Yang Are Not Separated

When Xiao Zhao turned one month old, Ling Chi set up two tables for a full moon celebration on Peach Blossom Island, with only sixteen people from the island present. It was somewhat simple, but very lively.

After a month of growth, Xiao Zhao has become even more adorable and chubby.

After the full moon, Han Qianye and Dai Qi took Xiao Zhao back to Ling Snake Island.

Ling Snake Island is their home. The islanders are almost all relatives and servants of the Han family. It is already inappropriate for them to give birth and celebrate the baby's one-month birthday here. They should go back to their families to see their children.

On the day they parted, Xiao Zhao cried incessantly, which made Ling Chi feel sorry for her. Han Qianye and Dai Qisi had no choice but to put her to sleep with acupressure and board the ship back to the island.

Having grown accustomed to taking care of and playing with Xiao Zhao every day, he found it rather difficult to adjust after the family of three left.

Whenever I think of my adorable, chubby little Zhao, I always wonder if she's crying, if her diaper has been changed, or if she's sick.

It's no exaggeration to say that Xiao Zhao gave him a feeling of being a father. Although it was exhausting, it was also quite wonderful.

Whenever this happens, Shuang'er would smile and say, "Brother, are you missing your daughter again?"

Ling Chi laughed.

Yes! I really want to.

……

They thought they wouldn't be able to see Xiao Zhao for a long time, but unexpectedly, two months later, Han Qianye and Dai Qisi brought Xiao Zhao back.

There was also a ship full of belongings.

"Mr. Ling, how about we become neighbors in the future?" Han Qianye and Dai Qisi looked pale and thin.

"..."

This food-loving couple was captivated by Lingchi's delicious food. For more than a month after returning home, they couldn't eat anything, and Xiao Zhao kept crying and making a fuss. In the end, they decided to move.

Let's move to Peach Blossom Island and become a shameless pair of diners.

This was the first time Ling Chi had ever met such a heartless person, who would give up such a large possession as Ling Snake Island just for food and drink.

"Ah..."

Even after two months apart, Xiao Zhao still recognized him and excitedly reached out for a hug.

Ling Chi's heart melted, and she quickly hugged Xiao Zhao in her arms.

"Ah..."

Xiao Zhao has grown up a bit more, but she's still as adorable as ever.

After teasing them for a while, Ling Chi looked at Han Qianye and his wife and said, "We can't stay here for nothing."

"It's all ready." Han Qianye 'understood' and immediately opened a bundle, revealing glittering gold, silver and jade.

"..." Ling Chi said irritably, "Who wants these things? Take them away!"

"Huh??" Han Qianye was dumbfounded.

“My lord has made a mistake,” Dai Qisi said. “Mr. Ling is not a person who covets money.”

"It's my fault, it's my fault." Han Qianye suddenly realized and slapped his forehead in frustration.

"Husband," Dai Qisi said, both amused and annoyed, "Don't let Mr. Ling see this and make a fool of himself."

Faced with his wife's reproach, Han Qianye chuckled twice and turned to ask, "What would Mr. Ling like?"

"..."

"Don't you two like to wander around?" Ling Chi teased Xiao Zhao, saying, "Next time you go out, bring me back something." He paused, then added, "I'll give you the money."

"Stop talking." Han Qianye said seriously, "Mr. Ling, just say what you want, there's no need for money."

Seeing his seriousness, Ling Chi nodded: "Then help me bring some rare herb seeds."

"Herbal seeds?" Han Qianye was somewhat surprised. "What does Mr. Ling need those for?"

"Where do you think the ingredients for medicinal cuisine come from?" Ling Chi said calmly, "When you came two years ago, you were both sickly. One of you was coughing constantly, and the other had chest tightness and shortness of breath. Now you are no different from ordinary people. Why do you think that is?"

Han Qianye and Dai Qisi's expressions changed simultaneously, from shock to realization, and finally to gratitude.

"Mr. and Mrs. Han thank Mr. Ling for saving their lives." The two stood up and bowed deeply.

Ling Chisheng accepted the gift and waved his hand, saying, "No need to thank me. I can only slow down the deterioration of your health. To fully recover, you still need to see a doctor."

The two nodded, and Dai Qisi said, "I have already thought of a famous doctor of our time. My husband and I will go to find him in a few days."

“That’s your problem.” Ling Chi took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said, “These are the herb seeds I need. It would be best if I could find them, but it’s okay if I can’t.”

Han Qianye took it with both hands, examined it carefully, pondered for a moment, and nodded, saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Ling, I can find it."

“Then…” Ling Chi’s expression suddenly changed.

"Hey you brat, I'll beat you to death!"

It turns out Xiao Zhao peed.

Han Qianye and his wife were taken aback, but when they saw Ling Chi's flustered state, they burst into laughter.

Good daughter, you peed well!

……

Time flies, and three years have passed since Han Qianye's family moved to Peach Blossom Island. In these three years, Han Qianye and Dai Qisi have returned to the Central Plains six times, each time bringing back seeds of many rare medicinal herbs, including wild ginseng that is hundreds of years old, He Shou Wu that is over a thousand years old, and snow lotus from the Ice Mountain.

These are all ingredients used to make the blue recipe, and they can also help the couple improve their health, killing two birds with one stone.

They told us that the imperial court was becoming increasingly tyrannical, wantonly slaughtering Han Chinese civilians like pigs and dogs. This led to constant resistance from the people, especially from the Ming Cult and the Beggars' Sect, who were continuously organizing to resist the brutal rule of the Mongol Yuan dynasty, making the world increasingly chaotic.

Ling Chi shook his head repeatedly after hearing this.

Do not live by committing sins.

The Mongols won't be able to keep up their momentum for many more years.

She thought life would continue peacefully, but on her last return from the Central Plains, Dai Qisi returned with Han Qianye's urn, looking sorrowful and emaciated.

“Mr. Ling, I’ve brought back my late husband’s ashes.” Dai Qisi knelt before Ling Chi, holding the urn, and kowtowed.

"Get up quickly!" Ling Chi hurriedly helped her up, both shocked and furious: "What happened!? How did Brother Han die!?"

Having spent years together, Ling Chi had long regarded Han Qianye as a close friend. Now that his friend had suddenly perished, how could he not be shocked? How could he not be angry?

Dai Qisi's eyes dimmed and her voice was hoarse: "We encountered a Western Region monk, and my husband was poisoned... I took my husband to find Hu Qingniu, but Hu Qingniu refused to treat him... I had no choice."

A Tibetan monk from the Western Regions? Poisoning?

Ling Chi was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Could it be a relapse of the cold poison?

Suppressing her doubts, Ling Chi said, "You're too tired, go and rest! I'll stew a chicken for you to nourish your body."

“No need.” Dai Qisi shook her head: “I want to take my husband’s ashes back to Ling Snake Island for burial.”

“Then I’ll take you there,” Ling Chi said.

Dai Qisi continued to shake her head, looking at him wearily: "Mr. Ling, I want to ask you for a favor."

Seeing her haggard and withered appearance, Ling Chi couldn't bear to refuse: "Go ahead."

Dai Qisi opened her mouth, lowered her head, and then turned to look at Xiao Zhao, who was taking a nap on the bed. A tender look flashed in her eyes as she said, "Please, Mr. Ling... take good care of Xiao Zhao for me."

"..." Ling Chi didn't answer immediately. He looked at her and asked, "What do you want to do?"

Dai Qisi simply shook her head and did not answer.