Bleach: Getting Stronger Starting from Teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy

After that, it needs to be boiled, then stir-fried, and finally simmered over low heat.

"It's done! It actually worked!" July said, making it sound very unreliable.

A plate of reddish-brown braised pork intestines was placed in front of Baiyunzhai.

Ba Yunzhai looked at the plate in front of him with a troubled expression.

It wasn't that she didn't trust July's cooking skills; the food she ate was usually made by July, and while her cooking skills weren't superb, it was still edible.

But—she couldn't resist her curiosity and went to the kitchen to take a look, and saw what "ingredients" July was preparing.

"Of course you can eat it. I've prepared it very well, don't worry." July handed over chopsticks, gesturing for Bayunzhai to try it.

On a whim in July, he took the opportunity to check the status of Baiyunzhai.

After testing, he discovered that he could see the other party's current status by viewing the panel.

【Lu Qu Baiyunzhai】

[Talent: S+]

[Spiritual Pressure: lv46 (97)]

[Reputation Level: Close]

[Status: Spiritual Pressure Core severely damaged (Is this really edible?)]

Ba Yunzhai originally had a spiritual pressure level of 97, but after the spiritual pressure core was damaged, his spiritual pressure continued to drop.

Moreover, when she falls ill, her spiritual pressure drops to an extremely low level.

He has recovered somewhat in the past two days. When Baiyunzhai was able to get out of bed a couple of days ago, his spiritual pressure was almost the same as in July.

Just then, a sound came from the wall.

"smell good!"

July recognized the voice and turned to see a person leaning against the courtyard wall.

"Coriander from Mole City? What are you doing?"

The person lying on the courtyard wall was none other than Mochishiro Coriander, a student in July's class.

"I wanted to go to the market to buy something to eat... I smelled something delicious as I passed by..." Cilantro Mochi looked a little dazed, staring blankly at the plate in July's hand, as if her mouth was about to water.

"Come over if you want some, I made quite a lot," July said gently.

"Really! Eh—what's Shikatori-sensei doing here?!" Kana Azashiro finally noticed who was carrying the plates.

"The yard you climbed is my yard." July couldn't help but find it a little funny; this student actually had such a gluttonous personality.

"So this is Shikatori-sensei's yard. Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Cilantro Mole City used both hands to push herself up, flipped her entire body over, and then jumped into the courtyard.

The whole process was very smooth, and the movements were agile, as if they were doing similar things often.

The word "lady" is completely incompatible with her.

After taking the chopsticks, Cilantro from Zhicheng picked up a piece of large intestine with great anticipation and put it in her mouth.

"Mmm—it's delicious!" Cilantro Mochi's eyes lit up, as if they were glowing.

Looking at the girl with fluffy hair, whose genuine expression seemed real, Ba Yunzhai couldn't help but feel a little confused—was July's cooking really that good?

Could it be that July is a very good cook, but she's just too picky about food?

Ba Yunzhai also picked up a piece of large intestine and put it in his mouth.

"Huh?" Ba Yunzhai's face showed an incredulous expression.

It has a soft and tender texture, and a perfect balance of sour, sweet, fragrant, and salty flavors, with a slight spiciness. It's rich but not greasy.

It really was a delicious dish.

But soon, Ba Yunzhai frowned, his gaze towards Qiyue becoming somewhat unfriendly.

The food I used to cook for her wasn't this good. Was this kid playing her before?

"My cooking skills have improved a lot during my recuperation period in July," said Ba Yunzhai with a smile.

"I recently had an epiphany, and my cooking skills have improved by leaps and bounds." July started making things up.

Regardless of what others do, his cooking skills have now undergone an epiphany.

“Is that so… just like swordsmanship…” Baiyunzhai said thoughtfully.

She also had an epiphany during her swordsmanship training, which led to a rapid improvement in her skills.

She doesn't know anything about cooking, but I imagine it's like swordsmanship—she made rapid progress after a sudden enlightenment.

While the two were talking, Cilantro from Zhicheng didn't stop using her chopsticks, constantly picking up large intestines and putting them into her mouth.

"Ah—I accidentally finished eating!" Cilantro Mochi said somewhat embarrassedly, her chopsticks hovering over the edge of the plate.

In just a short while, she had finished eating the large intestine on her plate.

"It's alright, eat as much as you like. There's more in the kitchen. You can stay here for dinner, Zhicheng. I'll go cook some noodles." July picked up the plate and walked towards the kitchen.

Cilantro from Zhicheng followed July into the kitchen.

"There's still so much!" Cilantro from Zhicheng's eyes lit up when she saw two bowls of braised pork intestines on the table.

"This bowl tastes different..." After picking up a piece of cilantro, Zhicheng felt that the taste was different from what he had eaten before.

I started cooking noodles in July, and when I turned around to remind them, I saw that Cilantro from Mole City was already eating them.

In July, he hesitated to speak, but the bowl of coriander in the mole city was prepared without removing the oil and water, thus retaining some of the original flavor of the food.

He did this on purpose, just to test how far the "culinary master" entry could go.

However, he hasn't tasted it yet after making it.

"It has a very special aroma..." Cilantro from Mole City shook her head slightly, savoring the taste of the food. "It has a slightly bitter taste, but it is perfectly neutralized with the other flavors, and instead has a fresh and fragrant feeling!"

The effect of the "culinary master" entry exceeded July's expectations. He deliberately preserved some of the original flavor of the food, which resulted in a unique and delicious dish.

"If you like it, then eat this bowl." July confirmed the effect of the entry and didn't plan to try it herself.

Cilantro from Zhicheng quickly finished the entire bowl of Nine-Turned Intestines: "Delicious!"

She looked at the other bowl with lingering interest, but stopped. She couldn't finish it all; she had to leave one for Mr. Shikato and the older girls in the yard.

"The noodles are ready," July called out.

A moment later, Ba Yunzhai also entered the kitchen.

The three of them ate at the kitchen table.

In July, all I made was a simple noodle soup, but it made the mouths of Ba Yun Zhai and Zhi Cheng Xiang Cai very excited.

Ba Yunzhai is increasingly convinced of the "sudden enlightenment" that July spoke of, and the noodles he made today were extremely delicious.

Cilantro from Zhicheng ate the fastest, leaving not even a drop of noodle soup.

"Mmm—I'm done eating!" Cilantro Mochi patted her belly, making a satisfied sound. "Chef Shikatori's cooking is absolutely amazing!"

Cilantro Mochi even thought it was the best noodles she had ever eaten in her life.

A thought struck July, and a kind smile appeared on her face:

"Zhicheng, would you like to eat the teacher's cooking more often?"

Chapter 6 Accepting a Disciple

"Of course I want to!" Kana Mochi asked expectantly. "Then what do I need to do to eat Shikato-sensei's cooking?"

"I'm going to open a dojo at the Shikatriry school and take on students. If you're willing to be my student, you might have the chance to eat my cooking often~" July said.

"I am willing to become Teacher Lu Qu's disciple!" Cilantro Mochi nodded vigorously.

July's voice sounded like a succubus's whisper to Cilantro, and she agreed without hesitation.

[Zhicheng Xiangcai agrees to become an apprentice; will she be accepted as a personal disciple?]

Suddenly, a text appeared before July's eyes. He immediately confirmed it and accepted Cilantro Mole City as his disciple.

[Successfully recruited Cilantro from Mole City as her personal disciple]

[Unlock Feature - Apprenticeship Feedback]

[Coriander's reputation level in Mole City has increased; her current reputation level is "Close".]

[The feedback from apprentices has increased significantly]

[Having acquired an S-rank talent disciple for the first time, I have received an additional reward: the trait "Patience and Guidance".]

After treating Cilantro to a meal in July, my reputation level had already reached Friendly, and now it has increased again after taking on an apprentice.

In July, I focused my attention on the newly unlocked features and immediately saw more information. The apprenticeship feedback is the feedback you receive when teaching your apprentices. As your reputation level increases, the effect of the apprenticeship feedback will also increase.

In July, I checked the effect of the newly acquired trait "Pedestrian and persuasive" again.

[Persuasive Guidance: Your ability to guide makes it easier to convince others]

“Alright, now that I’ve accepted you as my disciple, my requirements for you will be quite strict. I need to check your swordsmanship foundation first so that I can adjust your training progress. Come with me,” July said earnestly.

He stood up and gestured for Cilantro to go to the dojo with him.

Ba Yunzhai was also curious about Qiyue's sudden decision to take on a disciple, so he followed along.

Inside the dojo, a plaque inscribed with "Shikatori-ryu" hangs in the center of the wall, with two wooden sword holders placed to the side.

The two men each took a wooden sword, walked to the sides, and assumed standard stances.

"Come on, you attack first." July slightly swung the wooden sword, signaling to Cilantro to go first.

"I'm going first!" Cilantro shouted as she charged forward.

Her movements and steps revealed a slight foundation in swordsmanship, but not much.

Cilantro's wooden sword slashed towards July's waist, but July simply turned slightly to the side and dodged it.

“A flaw.” July found an opportunity and lightly tapped the back of Cilantro’s hand.

Cilantro, in pain, let go, and the wooden knife fell to the ground.

"Wait! Teacher, you're too fast! I didn't do well, I want to try again!" Cilantro didn't even see how the wooden sword cut her hand.

“If you swing your sword without holding back, it’s easy to expose a weakness.” July said with a smile, “Continue to attack me, but this time I’ll go slower.”

Cilantro picked up the wooden knife from the ground, walked to the opposite side of July, and assumed a fighting stance again, her full curves rising and falling with her breath.

She took a few deep breaths to focus her mind.

"I'm attacking!" This time, Cilantro didn't rush forward rashly, but instead slid forward slowly, alternating her legs.

Cilantro focused her attention on July's wooden knife, warily watching July's movements.

However, July did not take the initiative to strike; each time she made a move, it was only to block Cilantro's attacks.

Cilantro launched a few impressive attacks, but July easily neutralized them all.

Cilantro got a little anxious and swung her knife several times, trying to break through July's defenses.

Da da da--

But July seemed to have a premonition, always blocking the way in front of where her wooden sword was about to strike, as if she were deliberately cutting July's wooden sword.

"A hasty attack will inevitably lead to numerous openings."

In July, he raised his wooden sword to parry the wooden sword that was about to slash at his neck. In an instant, he twisted the blade and slashed forward with lightning speed.

Cilantro felt a sharp pain in her head and immediately squatted down on the ground, clutching her head with both hands: "I give up! Don't hit my head, it'll make me stupid!"

Looking at her disciple's lively manner, July found it somewhat amusing: "Alright, I've already figured out the basics of your swordsmanship."

Cilantro Mochi likely practiced swordsmanship for a while and has some basic swordsmanship skills.

Furthermore, July discovered that she had great strength in her hands, and even when neither of them used their spiritual pressure, July was unable to suppress her with sheer strength.

"Teacher, why do you seem to know where I'm going to attack in advance? My slashes always seem to hit your wooden sword." Cilantro stood up and asked the question that had been on her mind.

“You should have some basic swordsmanship, but your sword swings are too rigid. Experienced people can easily guess how you’re going to strike,” July explained with a smile.

"I practiced swordsmanship with a tutor when I was little." Cilantro touched her forehead, found no bulge, and breathed a sigh of relief.