Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

"Who is this little girl?"

"This is my newly accepted disciple, Zhou Zhiruo." Abbess Miejue said with a smile, "Zhiruo, quickly greet Young Hero Ling."

The little girl bowed somewhat nervously and greeted him: "Zhou Zhiruo greets Young Hero Ling."

So she was Zhou Zhiruo.

Ling Chi mentally compared her to Xiao Zhao. Their facial features were different, but they were on the same level; their figures... were too small, so there was no difference.

In terms of personality and temperament, Xiao Zhao is lively, cute, kind, and considerate, and can get along well with anyone; Zhou Zhiruo, on the other hand, appears weak and pitiful, making it easier for people to feel protective of her.

It should be said that the two little girls each have their own characteristics, and their rivalry is comparable to that of Mei Lanfang, with neither being superior to the other.

Ling Chi nodded with a smile: "The fact that the nun brought you here shows how much she values ​​you. You must work even harder in the future and not slack off."

Zhou Zhiruo was somewhat surprised: Does Master value me highly?

She stole a glance at Abbess Miejue and saw her master nodding to her with a smile. She couldn't help but feel a little happy and a sense of responsibility for being valued: "Zhiruo will do her best to not bring shame to Master and our sect."

Abbess Miejue became increasingly satisfied with her last disciple.

Ling Chi smiled and gestured for Abbess Miejue and Zhou Zhiruo to sit down and have some tea.

The pony and the lamb brought out the tea and snacks and then left.

Zhou Zhiruo looked at the colorful tea snacks on the table and secretly swallowed her saliva: They looked delicious.

Seeing this, Ling Chi handed her a peach blossom pastry and said with a smile, "Eat it!"

Zhou Zhiruo blinked and glanced at Abbess Miejue.

Abbess Miejue nodded with a smile: "Young Master Ling, here you go, just take it!"

Zhou Zhiruo breathed a sigh of relief, took the peach blossom pastry, and said, "Thank you, Young Master Ling."

"Don't be shy." Ling Chi smiled and said, "Make yourself at home here, don't be shy."

Zhou Zhiruo nodded repeatedly and silently took a bite of the peach blossom pastry.

"Mmm~~"

"Ding! You have conquered the stomach of Zhou Zhiruo, a diner with no rank. The diner's rank is too low, so this counts as a conquest. No recipes will drop if the diner's rank is too low."

"..."

She really is a little girl who is good for nothing except being cute.

"Does the nun have something to discuss with you?" Ling Chi asked.

"To be honest," Abbess Miejue's expression gradually became serious, "this humble nun has found Xie Xun's whereabouts."

"Oh?" Ling Chi nodded. "What are your plans, Master?"

"This humble nun is going to find Xie Xun," said Abbess Miejue.

"And then?" Ling Chi didn't believe things were that simple. If that were all, she wouldn't have needed to bring Zhou Zhiruo to Peach Blossom Island.

as predicted.

"The fate of this journey is uncertain. Young hero, could you please take care of Zhiruo?" Abbess Miejue turned to look at Zhou Zhiruo, her eyes filled with care and expectation. At the same time, she removed the black iron ring from her finger and said, "Zhiruo has extraordinary talent, a rare find in ten years. If I do not return, I beg you, young hero, to teach Zhiruo martial arts and help her ascend to the position of leader of the Emei Sect in the future."

After saying that, he handed the black iron ring to Ling Chi: "This is the token of the Emei Sect Leader."

"..." Ling Chi looked at the black iron ring and said calmly, "I am just an outsider. Isn't Master being too frivolous?"

“If Young Hero Ling is an outsider, then our Emei Sect will have no one left to rely on.” Abbess Miejue said very seriously.

She believed in the connection between the founder of Emei and Peach Blossom Island, and she believed that Ling Chi would not stand idly by.

"..."

Ling Chi took a sip of hot tea and said, "Why doesn't the nun leave Zhiruo at the Emei Sect?"

"Zhiruo has extraordinary talent. Handing her over to others for training would only ruin this gem."

Ling Chi couldn't refute Abbess Miejue's reasoning.

Among all of Abbess Miejue's disciples, Zhou Zhiruo was the most talented, even Ji Xiaofu was slightly inferior. That's why Abbess Miejue passed the position of Emei Sect Leader to Zhou Zhiruo before she died, instead of someone else.

only……

"To be honest," Ling Chi said, "I was originally going on a long trip today, which would take at least one or two years, or at most three to five years. I'm afraid I won't have time to train Zhiruo."

"What is Young Hero Ling going to do?" As soon as she finished asking, Abbess Miejue realized her mistake and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous."

"It's alright." Ling Chi waved his hand and said, "It's nothing major. I just need to go to the Kunlun Mountains to find some rare and precious herbs to make medicinal cuisine."

"..."

Abbess Miejue's lips twitched, and she forced a smile, saying, "Young Master Ling really does love studying cooking. No wonder you can make unparalleled delicacies."

“Because I like it, I’ll delve into it,” Ling Chi said with a smile. “I’ve always believed that interest is the best teacher. Doesn’t the nun have any hobbies or interests?”

"..." Abbess Miejue remained silent for a long time, then shook her head: "This humble nun only wants to find Xie Xun as soon as possible, to wipe out the Ming Cult, and to overthrow the tyrannical Yuan Dynasty."

"..." Ling Chi put away the black iron ring and said, "If this is what the nun wants to do most, then let's do it!"

Seeing him accept the ring, a hint of joy flashed in Abbess Miejue's eyes, along with a trace of regret: "Young Master Ling's martial arts are superb; if he were to roam the martial world..."

Ling Chi smiled faintly: "Fighting and killing are too dangerous. I just want to be a chef and cook."

"Sigh!" Abbess Miejue shook her head repeatedly, it was unclear whether she was regretting it or angry at its lack of ambition.

……

After having lunch on Peach Blossom Island, Abbess Miejue gave Zhou Zhiruo a few more instructions before leaving by boat.

Ling Chi looked at Zhou Zhiruo, whose delicate body trembled slightly and whose eyes were filled with unease, and asked, "Are you very scared?"

Zhou Zhiruo looked up at him and shook her head: "I'm just worried about Master."

"Good child." Ling Chi smiled slightly: "Don't worry! Your master is highly skilled in martial arts and has the Heaven-Slaying Sword by his side, so he will be fine."

"Mm." Zhou Zhiruo nodded gently.

"Let's go back first!" Ling Chi said. "I have something to tell you."

"Ah."

……

Back in the reception room, Ling Chi asked Zhou Zhiruo to sit down, held up two fingers, and said, "Now you have two choices."

Zhou Zhiruo stared at him without blinking.

“First, stay on Peach Blossom Island, where my sister will instruct you in martial arts,” Ling Chi said. “Don’t underestimate my sister just because she’s young; she’s very skilled and more than capable of passing on her skills on behalf of her master.”

"And the second one?" Zhou Zhiruo asked.

“The second one…” Ling Chi said, “You know I’m going on a long trip, and the return date is uncertain. If you come with me, I can teach you martial arts along the way, but we’ll be exposed to the elements and will inevitably suffer some hardships. It’s not as comfortable as Peach Blossom Island.”

“I’ll go with you,” Zhou Zhiruo said without hesitation.

"Why?" Ling Chi asked, "Aren't you afraid of hardship?"

“I’m not afraid of hardship.” Zhou Zhiruo shook her head, pursed her lips, and said, “Master…Master told me to follow you.”

"..."

This Abbess Miejue really doesn't care about causing trouble for others.

"Alright." Ling Chi nodded. "You've come a long way and are tired. Rest here for the day, and leave with me first thing tomorrow morning!"

"Ah."

……

"Father, who is this young lady?" When Ling Chi was arranging accommodations for Zhou Zhiruo, Shuang'er and Xiao Zhao came over. The moment Xiao Zhao saw Zhou Zhiruo, a hint of wariness appeared in her eyes, and she subconsciously clung tightly to Ling Chi's arm.

"..."

Ling Chi said, "This is Zhou Zhiruo, the prized disciple of the Emei Sect leader. Her age should be..."

Ling Chi looked at her.

“I’m twelve years old,” Zhou Zhiruo said.

“Then you are the older sister.” Ling Chi smiled and said, “This is my adopted daughter, Xiao Zhao, who is ten years old this year.”

Zhou Zhiruo nodded and said, "Hello, Little Zhao."

"..." Xiao Zhao pursed her lips and said softly, "Hello, Sister Zhiruo."

Ling Chi ruffled Xiao Zhao's hair and said, "Your sister Zhi Ruo's master entrusted her to me, asking me to teach her martial arts. We were supposed to set off today, but Zhi Ruo is tired from her long journey, so we'll rest for now and leave early tomorrow morning."

"Oh..." Xiao Zhao said listlessly.

"..."

Something's not right!

Chapter Eighteen Night Talk

Kunlun Mountain, also known as Kunlun Xu, China's First Sacred Mountain, the Mountain of Ten Thousand Ancestors, Kunlun Hill, or Jade Mountain.

The mountain range is very long, 2500 kilometers long; very high, with an average elevation of 5500-6000 meters; and very wide, 130-200 kilometers long, narrow in the west and wide in the east, with a total area of ​​more than 50 square kilometers.

Ling Chi is very grateful that she didn't waste her time in geography class back then, and even if she travels to ancient times, she won't feel any regret.

"We've finally arrived." Standing at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, Ling Chi was filled with emotion: after traveling for more than half a year, we've finally arrived.

"Is this the Kunlun Mountains?" Xiao Zhao looked at the green grass covering the ground and the snow on the distant mountain peaks and exclaimed in amazement, "It's summer, how can there be snow on the mountaintops?"

"This is the climate characteristic of the Kunlun Mountains." Ling Chi smiled as he told her some basic facts about the Kunlun Mountains. Xiao Zhao exclaimed "Wow!" repeatedly, and even Zhou Zhiruo was amazed, her eyes filled with admiration: "Brother Ling knows so much."

"Don't call me Daddy or Big Brother!" Xiao Zhao immediately pouted angrily. "You have to call me Uncle!"

Zhou Zhiruo chuckled softly, "Hehe."

Xiao Zhao was so angry she wanted to beat her up!

"Alright," Ling Chi stopped her, saying helplessly, "You two have been arguing for half a year, aren't you tired?"

"She called me 'Daddy' and 'Big Brother,' taking advantage of me," Xiao Zhao said, feeling very wronged.

“Brother Ling looks very young, it’s not appropriate to call him uncle,” Zhou Zhiruo said seriously.