Chef God of the Wuxia and Fantasy World

Shuang'er smiled radiantly: "It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, brother."

"I like hearing that."

After exchanging a few jokes, Shuang'er asked, "Brother, where are we going next?"

"I have some interest in the Taoist canon of the Quanzhen School." Ling Chi always kept in mind Zhang Sanfeng's teachings and read more Taoist scriptures to enhance his understanding of the Taiji True Scripture.

He stayed in the world of Yitian for decades, outliving the Seven Heroes of Wudang before leaving. Over the years, he read many Taoist scriptures, but the Yuan Dynasty was truly despicable, having destroyed many Taoist classics.

Incomplete knowledge is currently a problem for Ling Chi. However, the Quanzhen Sect in the Condor Heroes world is the number one Taoist sect in the world, with a very rich collection of Taoist books. Now that he has come to Zhongnan Mountain, he will naturally want to learn from them.

"Let's be neighbors with the Ancient Tomb Sect for the next few years!"

Chapter Five: Good Neighborliness

Recently, everyone in the Quanzhen Sect has been having a hard time. Some young punk has come from who knows where, and he has actually run into the forbidden area of ​​the Quanzhen Sect to illegally seize land and build illegal structures.

When the Quanzhen Sect disciples discovered this, they went to drive the people away, but he beat them all until their heads were swollen like pigs.

As the saying goes, "If you beat the young one, the old one will come." Hao Datong and Sun Bu'er stood up for their disciple, but to their horror, they were also beaten by that young upstart.

This angered Qiu Chuji, the most powerful fighter in the Quanzhen Sect. Qiu Chuji then charged over alone with his sword, only to be utterly defeated by the young man using a very strange sword technique. Even his sword was broken in two, leaving him in a very sorry state.

Now, the Quanzhen Sect realized they had encountered someone they couldn't afford to offend, and that person was frighteningly young.

At the age of eighteen or nineteen, he possesses martial arts skills that rival those of the Five Greats. Where did this monster come from?

Lately, everyone in Quanzhen has been having trouble sleeping and eating, all wondering when that person will come looking for trouble. After all, they were the ones who started the trouble, so it's only natural for the other party to retaliate.

That's the rule of the underworld: if you mess with me, I'll mess with you.

However, the other party did not retaliate immediately. Through observation, the Quanzhen Sect discovered that the person was busy cutting down trees and building a house. The construction speed was quite fast. In just half a month, a two-story wooden house was built. The design was quite unique and did not resemble the architecture of the Central Plains.

Besides, that person seemed to have superb cooking skills. Every time he cooked, the aroma he emitted made the Quanzhen disciples who were watching nearby feel their stomachs rumble and their mouths water.

That's not a big deal, but what's worse is that in recent days, the successor of the Ancient Tomb Sect seems to have gotten involved with the other party, and he goes out of the Ancient Tomb to have meals with him almost every time it's mealtime.

"Is it really that delicious?" Upon hearing the disciple's report, Qiu Chuji and the others were extremely shocked. They never imagined that the successor of the Ancient Tomb would get together with the other party just because the other party's cooking was delicious.

This is terrible! The Ancient Tomb Sect is a taboo subject for the Quanzhen Sect, and they dare not be enemies with it under any circumstances. Now, a monstrous boy has come to associate with them. If the Quanzhen Sect were to become neighbors with them, wouldn't they be unable to sleep or eat in peace?

Just when everyone in Quanzhen was anxious, the young man actually came to visit with gifts, and his attitude was very friendly. He also said that he greatly admired the Quanzhen Master Chongyang and was very interested in the Taoist scriptures, hoping to borrow them from time to time in the future, and so on.

Admiration was secondary, and borrowing Taoist scriptures was not a problem, but the gifts the young man brought left the Seven Masters of Quanzhen speechless.

The young man actually brought a pot, spatula, and stove, and personally cooked several dishes for them, as well as steamed several trays of buns, winning the favor of the Quanzhen disciples.

For some reason, after eating the dishes and buns prepared by this young man, everyone in the Quanzhen Sect developed a strong liking for him, and borrowing the Daoist scriptures from him was naturally not a problem. Being able to turn an enemy into a friend with such a powerful figure was also a good thing for the Quanzhen Sect.

In this way, the Quanzhen Sect averted a crisis. In a sense, they even gained a powerful ally, achieving the best of both worlds.

……

About a hundred meters away from the Ancient Tomb Sect, there is a large area of ​​man-made clearing, about 500 square meters, enclosed by a wooden fence, in the middle of which a two-story wooden house of only 60 or 70 square meters rises from the ground.

Although it was a wooden house, it had a fireplace made of earth and stone, which burned firewood every day, producing a constant stream of wisps of smoke.

In addition, several vegetable gardens have been cultivated around the wooden house, and it seems that some kinds of winter vegetables have been planted. I wonder if they will survive.

That evening, the stone gate of the Ancient Tomb Sect opened, and Xiaolongnu walked out of the tomb, came to the small wooden house, and asked, "Is anyone there?"

"Yes!" A childish voice came from the wooden house, and soon a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old came out. When she saw it was her, she smiled and said, "Miss Long is here! Please come in."

Little Dragon Girl nodded: "Sorry to bother you."

The little girl chuckled softly, "It wasn't for nothing that you taught me for so long, Miss Long. You've finally learned some manners."

"..." Little Dragon Girl said calmly, "I can tell you're making fun of me."

“I didn’t.” The little girl waved her hands repeatedly. “I’m telling the truth. Compared to before when I didn’t understand anything, Miss Long can now say things like ‘excuse me,’ ‘thank you,’ and ‘goodbye.’ She’s much more humane than before.”

"Really?" Little Dragon Girl asked with a hint of doubt in her eyes, which was incredibly cute.

"Yes!" the little girl said with a smile, "It's cold outside, Miss Dragon, come in quickly! My brother is cooking, it will be ready soon."

"Ah."

……

In the living room on the first floor of the cabin, a beautiful fireplace was burning wood, making the whole cabin warm and cozy. On the rocking chair next to the fireplace, Lu Wushuang was covered with a blanket and had fallen asleep.

Little Dragon Girl glanced at it, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.

"Miss Dragon, please have a seat." Shuang'er led the Little Dragon Girl to the sofa and poured her a cup of hot tea. There were peanuts, melon seeds, and several kinds of candied fruit on the coffee table, ready to be eaten at any time.

"Have some snacks to tide you over, dinner will be ready soon."

Little Dragon Girl nodded, peeled some peanuts, ate a few candied fruits, and drank some hot tea. It was a real treat in this early winter season.

At this moment, the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen, and Little Dragon Girl's stomach rumbled.

"Shuang'er, take the dishes over there," Ling Chi's voice came from overheard.

Shuang'er chuckled softly, "You're here."

Soon, four dishes and a soup were served. Ling Chi came out of the kitchen carrying a pot of rice. When he saw Xiaolongnu, he smiled and said, "Long'er is here!"

Little Dragon Girl nodded: "I'm sorry to have bothered you, Brother Ling."

"I won't bother you," Ling Chi said with a smile. "It would be great if Long'er came every day."

"..." Little Dragon Girl didn't know how to respond, so she could only remain silent.

"Let's eat!" Ling Chi smiled slightly, placed the rice on the table, turned to look at the fireplace, and said helplessly, "Wushuang is asleep again."

He patted Lu Wushuang's little face and said, "Little lazybones, get up and eat."

"Hmm..." Lu Wushuang opened her eyes and mumbled sleepily, "Is it time to eat again?"

Ling Chi laughed and scolded, "What do you mean you want to eat again? It's fine if you don't want to eat, but don't sneak a bite if you get hungry in the middle of the night."

"But I haven't finished digesting what I ate for lunch!" Lu Wushuang rubbed her eyes, yawned, and said, "Big brother, can I sleep here tonight?"

"No," Ling Chi said. "Sleeping in a rocking chair is bad for your development. Alright, get up and eat."

Lu Wushuang pouted: "Okay!"

Lu Wushuang stood up and walked slowly to the dining table, just like an ordinary person.

Two months have passed since Lu Wushuang broke her leg. With the help of the Black Jade Bone-Regenerating Ointment, she has basically recovered. Although she still cannot run or jump excessively, simple walking is no longer a problem.

Ling Chi felt he had achieved something—preventing Lu Wushuang from falling.

"Good evening, Sister Long." Lu Wushuang greeted upon seeing Little Dragon Girl.

Little Dragon Girl nodded: "Good evening."

"We're all family, why be so polite?" Ling Chi sat down opposite Xiaolongnu and smiled. "Right?"

Little Dragon Girl: "..."

Chapter Six: Current Status of the Farm

After dinner, Ling Chi took a copy of the "Qingjing Jing" (Classic of Purity and Tranquility) and lay down on the rocking chair by the fireplace, rocking back and forth as he read.

Shuang'er and Lu Wushuang were busy: one tidied the tables and chairs and swept the floor, while the other went to the kitchen to wash the dishes. Xiaolongnu, having nothing to do, walked to a chair on the other side of the fireplace, sat down, looked at Ling Chi, and asked, "Why do you always read these Taoist scriptures?"

"I can't help it. If it weren't for wanting to comprehend martial arts, I wouldn't want to read it either." Ling Chi tucked the book into his chest and turned to look at her face.

She's so beautiful, the more I look at her, the more beautiful she becomes. I've never seen such a beautiful woman in my life.

"Can one comprehend martial arts by reading scriptures?" Little Dragon Girl asked with a puzzled look.

Ling Chi smiled slightly: "Most advanced martial arts skills are derived from various classics and historical texts, but this requires a high level of comprehension, which is difficult for ordinary people to achieve."

Little Dragon Girl nodded thoughtfully.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Ling Chi smiled slightly: "I've heard that your Ancient Tomb Sect's martial arts are unique. Would you like to have a spar?"

Little Dragon Girl's eyes lit up, and she nodded: "Okay."

Seeing that she was about to get up, Ling Chi waved his hand: "It's already late today, let's do it tomorrow! After breakfast tomorrow."

Little Dragon Girl paused, sat up straight again, and nodded: "Okay."

They really are very economical with words.

As he got to know her better, he discovered that Xiaolongnu was a girl with severe personality flaws. She couldn't speak, didn't understand social etiquette, and was unwilling to interact with people; she was a complete recluse.

In a modern era with readily available internet access, being a homebody wouldn't be a problem, since there are plenty of entertainment options to pass the time. But in this age of severe entertainment shortages, enduring over a decade of solitude in an ancient tomb is something most people simply cannot do.

Li Mochou is the best example. She lived in the Ancient Tomb for more than ten years, and those years of living in darkness almost drove her crazy. Later, she went out to explore the world and saw the wonders of the outside world, which made her even more unwilling to return to the Ancient Tomb.

Ling Chi was the same. It wasn't that he couldn't accept living in seclusion; in his previous life, he had lived in seclusion on Peach Blossom Island for decades.

But the prerequisite was that Peach Blossom Island was large enough, the environment was good enough, and he had Shuang'er and the twelve zodiac maids to keep him company, which allowed him to persevere. If he had to live alone in a dark and sunless place like an ancient tomb, let alone for decades, he wouldn't have been able to endure it even for a month.

Living in seclusion is not something everyone can do.

Despite Xiaolongnu's various shortcomings, he did not change her mind. If he had changed her, would she still be Xiaolongnu?

All he could do was instill some common sense and rules about life and the martial arts world in Xiaolongnu, without going into too much detail, just enough for Xiaolongnu to have a general understanding.

This approach did have some effect; at least Xiaolongnu learned to speak politely and was no longer as impolite as before.

Soon, Shuang'er and Lu Wushuang, now free, took Xiaolongnu to play cards.

This is also why Xiaolongnu didn't rush to leave after the meal.

"Three with one".

"On the pipe."

"No."

"bomb!"

"..."

Listening to the girls' chattering, Ling Chi smiled slightly and continued reading.

……

Late at night, Ling Chi entered the farm.