Chapter 221: I’m Not Even Surprised

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: I’m Not Even Surprised

[Purple Bamboo Scripture Meridian Passage Chapter: Unique]

"The Meridian Passage Chapter of the cultivation technique has become unique as well. But given the current situation, my cultivation technique should probably be called the Cyan Lotus Bamboo Leaf Scripture."

After adapting the Resting Technique, Liu Chen examined the aura floating before him. The Cyan Lotus Bamboo Leaf Spirit Pattern was a Spirit Pattern cultivated in the Body Tempering Realm. Just now, the Spirit Pattern had completely fused into his Spirit Veins, causing all the Spirit Veins in his body to be what could be called Cyan Lotus Bamboo Leaf Spirit Veins.

As for what came next, if all went as expected, his corresponding Qi Sea would also change when he broke through the Qi Refining Peak. At that point, it would most likely become a Cyan Lotus Bamboo Leaf Qi Sea.

The cultivation technique’s original name was the Purple Bamboo Scripture. Liu Chen now somewhat regretted removing the purple from the Purple Bamboo Grass. If he had just absorbed it directly, then as his cultivation progressed, the name "Purple Bamboo Scripture" would have been perfectly fitting.

But it was just a fleeting thought for Liu Chen. Since he hadn’t taken his grandmaster’s path of absorbing the purple substance within the Purple Bamboo Grass to strengthen his Spirit Pattern, there was no point in dwelling on it now. It was simply a different path for the Purple Bamboo Scripture.

’Time to get dinner ready. Speaking of which, I still have a few portions of Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine left over from the festival. I hope I can find a use for them before they go bad.’

Liu Chen shook his head, not dwelling on the cultivation technique’s name any longer. He stood up and walked toward the kitchen. After he started using Magic to prepare all the Spiritual Cuisine, the kitchen had lost its original function, but the three of them were already used to eating there, so there was no need to change locations.

With a combination of several types of Magic, the braised pork was quickly finished. There was also a cold dish made from bamboo shoots.

While Liu Chen was still cooking the Spirit Rice, Ji Suyao sat to the side, sniffing the air eagerly.

"What can you possibly smell through the Solid Spirit Technique?"

Ye Linglong looked helplessly at her dear friend. Previously, behind their Senior Brother’s back, she and Ji Suyao had debated over which of them was the senior sister and which was the junior.

The result, one could say, was mutually assured destruction. Just when she thought she could make Ji Suyao call her ’Senior Sister’ from then on, the other girl threatened to go straight to their Senior Brother and tell him all about her embarrassing past.

Under the circumstances, Ye Linglong chose to back down. If her Senior Brother found out about those skeletons in her closet that she herself was unwilling to recall, she didn’t dare imagine how he would react. One thing was for sure, though—it would be a disaster.

However, Ji Suyao didn’t press her advantage. The dirt they had on each other was more or less equal. If they really used it to decide who would be the senior sister, the final outcome would inevitably be mutual destruction, with the only result being that their images in their Senior Brother’s eyes would completely collapse.

In the end, the two reached an agreement: senior or junior sister, it was all the same. It was enough that they were both their Senior Brother’s junior sisters. Aside from their relationship with him, they would interact as they always had.

"You don’t get it. Just by looking at it, I can recall the taste from before. This is called spiritual enjoyment."

Ji Suyao pouted. If Ye Linglong hadn’t learned so much of her embarrassing history back then, she would have long since made her dear friend properly bow and call her ’Senior Sister’.

Although a mere title wouldn’t change their master and his wife’s attitude. If their master and his wife truly had a favorite, they would have assigned them a ranking instead of leaving things as they were.

But as long as Ji Suyao could get one up on Ye Linglong, she would be happy, even if the title had no real meaning.

"Go deliver the food."

Listening to Junior Sister Suyao’s explanation, Liu Chen was momentarily at a loss for words. Fortunately, the Spirit Rice was ready, so they could finally start the meal.

But before that, he still had to send three portions of Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine and a pot of First Grade Spirit Tea over to his master and his wife.

Liu Chen certainly wasn’t going to worry about the Guards’ meals, but he still needed to prepare food for his Junior Martial Uncle. If nothing else, he had just accepted a gift from him and had to show some appreciation.

As for whether that Junior Martial Uncle was actually in the Bamboo Garden, that was not something Liu Chen needed to concern himself with.

"Okay."

Ji Suyao didn’t mind being ordered around at all. More accurately, she was used to it. Even setting aside their bond as junior and senior, who wouldn’t be willing to run a simple errand every day for a meal of Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine?

Besides, it was a rotation system. Next time, it would be Ye Linglong’s turn to run the errand.

Inside the Bamboo Garden, Ji Suyao set down two food containers and then left immediately. Mo Xuan, who had been lounging to the side, quickly got up and came over.

"Call Jinyu over."

Bai Qiulan opened the containers. Seeing that there were three portions inside, she nodded in satisfaction. Although Liu Chen didn’t seem good at dealing with people, he at least understood basic social etiquette. She wouldn’t have to worry about him being targeted for it if he became a Loose Cultivator in the future.

"If you want to eat, come over. We won’t wait."

Mo Xuan took out a Jade Talisman to send a message to Mo Jinyu. After receiving her reply, he sat down to wait quietly.

"Huh? Is this Spirit Tea?"

Bai Qiulan, who was preparing the tableware, took out the last pot. After she dispelled the Solid Spirit Technique, a faint, fresh fragrance wafted out, much to her pleasant surprise.

"First Grade Spirit Tea. It seems Liu Chen has become a Spirit Brew Master."

Mo Xuan couldn’t help but look over. The Mo Family certainly had First Grade Spirit Tea, but the Great Xia Dynasty did not. To be more precise, none of the Four Great Dynasties had it. The Three Great Dynasties did, but they generally didn’t sell it to outsiders.

"I’m actually not surprised."

Bai Qiulan shook her head. If Ji Suyao or Ye Linglong had become a Spirit Brew Master, she might have been excited. But with Liu Chen, she could only say she was used to it. He had inexplicably become a Spirit Chef back then. This time, while it was also a bit sudden, at least he had made a trip to the Great Xia Imperial City.

"What are you not surprised about?"

Before Mo Xuan could answer, Mo Jinyu’s voice traveled from a distance. An instant later, a figure landed directly in the Bamboo Garden, her gaze immediately locked onto the Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine.

"Weren’t these Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine when I came a few months ago? And this should be Spirit Tea, right?"

Mo Jinyu’s eyes swept over the table, then she looked toward the other bamboo grove with a completely stunned expression. The last time she was here, she knew someone was cultivating over there, but she hadn’t paid it much mind.

If she wanted to eat Second Grade Spiritual Cuisine, she could have it anytime back in the Mo Family. It was just that, with it no longer increasing her cultivation, there was no need to compete with the younger generation for resources.

The same was true even for Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine. But wasn’t this person’s promotion speed a bit too fast? It had only been a few months, and he was already a Third Grade Spirit Chef. If he kept improving like this, wouldn’t he be a Fourth Grade Spirit Chef in a year or two, and a Fifth or even Sixth Grade Spirit Chef in a decade or so?

"Try it."

Bai Qiulan directly beckoned for Mo Jinyu to sit down. After all, Liu Chen was her apprentice, in a manner of speaking, and at this moment, she felt quite proud.

Mo Xuan said nothing. He was already used to Liu Chen’s rate of progress and wasn’t the least bit surprised. Compared to his progress in Magic cultivation, his improvement as a Spirit Chef was actually on the slow side.

Mo Jinyu picked up a piece of braised pork. The moment it entered her mouth, her eyes widened uncontrollably.

"This is way more delicious than the Third Grade Spiritual Cuisine we have at home."