Invincibility Begins with a Super Fairy Manny

Chapter 1794: Chapter 1790: Blessing in Disguise – The Mystery of Self-Perception (Update 3)

The flames laughed merrily, accompanied by the clashing sounds of the spatula, composing a melodious symphony.

Soon, dish after dish was served like flowing water.

Although there were no rare ingredients, they could still be described as having the perfect color, aroma, and taste.

Everyone showed expressions of astonishment after taking a bite.

"This taste... it’s simply delicious!" Zhuge Cang, who had a penchant for food, couldn’t help but exclaim.

The two little girls and Zhang Xiaoyu were so busy dealing with the dishes in front of them that they didn’t even have time to speak.

Even Auntie Pang and Xie Jingjing, who were used to Old Xie’s cooking, were taken aback.

Because this taste was simply much better than before.

Old Xie’s cooking had been decent in the past, but at most on the level of a food stall chef. Now, however, the taste could rival the world’s top chefs, if not surpass them.

"Hubby? What’s going on? How did Uncle Xie’s skills improve so much?" An Yan couldn’t help but ask.

Xue An was also a bit surprised at first, but after a brief thought, he understood the reason, felt a slight stir in his heart, and then smiled.

"It’s actually not surprising. Uncle Xie’s culinary skills have improved greatly, mainly because his consciousness wandered in the universe for a long time. Although he exhausted a lot, he also received immense honing, so now cooking has become instinctual for him. It’s a blessing in disguise!"

Upon hearing Xue An’s explanation, An Yan nodded in realization, and Auntie Pang and Xie Jingjing were naturally also very happy.

Only Zhuge Cang seemed to come to a realization, his eyes brightened, and he looked at Xue An.

Xue An gave him a slight nod, and a smile appeared on Zhuge Cang’s face.

At this moment, Old Xie came over with a smile after finishing cooking and drying his hands.

"How is it? Tastes good, doesn’t it?"

Everyone nodded, and even Zhang Xiaoyu lifted his head and said with a mouthful, "Delicious, simply too delicious!"

Old Xie smiled proudly, took out a treasured bottle of wine from behind him, filled up the glasses eagerly, and said, "As long as it’s good! Come, Xiao An, everyone, let’s all have a drink together! I’ll drink first as a sign of respect."

With that, he downed it in one gulp and smacked his lips in satisfaction, "So aromatic!"

In the past, if Auntie Pang saw Old Xie drinking like this, she would definitely mumble a few words, but this time she said nothing and instead looked at Old Xie with a face full of distress.

Xue An chuckled, "Why do I feel that Uncle Xie’s drinking capacity has improved too? Huyue, why don’t you try this kind of training too?"

This remark made everyone burst into laughter, and they all raised their glasses and drank heartily.

This drinking session lasted until late at night before it finally came to an end.

When it was time to leave, Old Xie and Auntie Pang came out to see them off.

Old Xie’s drinking capacity had indeed improved a lot. Although he drank a lot, he was still quite sober.

In contrast, Xie Jingjing drank herself into a stupor and went to bed early.

Everyone said their goodbyes and departed, leaving only Xue An and An Yan behind.

Even the two little girls, full of food and drink, had already gone back with Hu Ying and Zhang Xiaoyu.

Auntie Pang was pulling An Yan aside, engaging in women’s whispered conversations.

Old Xie lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then slowly exhaled.

"Xiao An, do you think the current me... is still me?" Old Xie asked softly.

"What makes you say that?"

"Although my consciousness and memory are intact, I have indeed died once, and now my body has become like this, making me feel like the old me has vanished! For example, when I drink, I don’t feel anything at all now!" Old Xie smiled wryly.

Xue An shook his head, saying in a serious tone, "Uncle Xie, as long as your soul hasn’t changed, then you are still you! As for your current doubts... using a saying from Buddhism, it’s called the ’Delusion of Perception!’

"The Delusion of Perception?" Old Xie murmured and then lowered his head in silent contemplation, not even noticing when the cigarette burned down to his fingers.

Xue An continued, "Yes! Your consciousness wandered the universe for so long, and if not for a thread of obsession supporting you, your memory might have dispersed long ago! At that point, even if your soul remained, it would be a completely new you! This is known as the ’Mystery of Crossing Shadow!’

Old Xie nodded, "I understand now. To put it simply, the current me is like a rebirth with my memories!"

Xue An nodded, "You can interpret it that way!"

Old Xie smiled in relief, "I see, then I’m reassured! Thank you, Xiao An!"

"No need to thank me!" Xue An smiled, "Actually, I just had a sudden idea; perhaps there is a way for you to embark on the path of cultivation as well!"

"The path of cultivation?"

"Yes! The path of cultivation through cooking!" Xue An said, his eyes gleaming.

On the way home, An Yan curiously asked, "Hubby, what did you and Uncle Xie talk about to make him so excited?"

Xue An smiled slightly, "Nothing much, I just gave him a cooking Spell Decree!"

"A cooking Spell Decree?" An Yan looked bewildered, "Are you planning to help Uncle Xie elevate his cooking?"

"Why not?" Xue An said with a smile.

"I guess it’s not a bad idea, but is there really a future in it?" An Yan hesitated.

"A future? Of course! Why do you think my culinary skills are so good? Cultivating through cooking is an extremely profound school!" Xue An said casually.

At the same time.

In Old Xie’s Restaurant, Auntie Pang, exhausted from the day’s highs and lows, had fallen into a deep sleep.

Old Xie, however, was standing in the kitchen, face alight with excitement, for in his mind a golden Spell Decree had appeared.

The Omniverse Gastronomy Technique!

The unheard-of cultivation methods recorded within it left Old Xie in awe.

But what excited him the most were the recipes attached at the end of the Spell Decree.

Looking at those nearly unimaginable techniques, Old Xie took a deep breath, picked up a knife, and began carefully slicing the vegetables.

Because he couldn’t forget what Xue An said to him in the end.

In this world, for a man to live well and ensure a better life for his family, he must possess his own strength!

Old Xie found himself in complete agreement with this notion.

And so his path of cultivation began.

At the same time.

In the Fanjing Mountain Lingying Palace, Shi Xueqing watched in shock as Huyue drank until he was drunk.

"What’s wrong with Master Ancestor?"

Next to her, Ah Rou said with a face of helplessness, "What else? He’s drunk! Come, help me get him to bed!"

The two women supported Huyue onto the bed.

Shi Xueqing was just about to leave.

At this moment, Huyue on the bed suddenly began to mumble, "Yu’er, Honghong, don’t leave!"

Hearing the names of these unfamiliar women.

Shi Xueqing instinctively swallowed and glanced at Ah Rou.

Indeed.

Ah Rou’s face instantly darkened, and she said in a measured tone, "Miss Xueqing!"

"Yes!"

"Please help pour a cup of tea, remember, it should be scalding hot!"

"...Okay!"