Chapter 2238 - 2197: Mockery and Humiliation

Xu Sanpang's words left Wang Xiaoqiang speechless, but he remained uncompromising, refusing to ingratiate himself with the Sect Leader's daughter by specifically making desserts.

In contrast, to curry favor with the Sect Leader and his family, the other five chefs in the Kitchen Room showcased their best culinary skills, preparing their signature dishes in anticipation of the Sect Leader's family's visit.

At noon, the Sect Leader Immortal Jiangh Zifang, his wife Lin Mengchu, their son Jiangh Hongtao, and of course, their daughter Jiangh Churan, all entered the dining area together,

This entire family was good-looking, Jiangh Zifang with a square face, dignified appearance, warm and bright eyes, a few lines of authority between his brows, but since he had entered the Seventh Decline of Heavenly Beings Stage, his body deteriorated significantly, with his legs long disabled, and an arm rendered useless, now left with only one usable arm,

Though even that arm appeared stiff due to muscle atrophy, showing signs of old age, he relied on a monkey-like Pet Beast for mobility,

This type of ape-like Pet Beast could not only fly but also walk on two legs and speak like a human. Jiangh Zifang depended on it for all his actions, such as eating, where it used its human-like paws to pick dishes and feed him,

As this ape-like Pet Beast was hairless, with skin as smooth as a human's, and its claws were not sharp, resembling human hands, it appeared rather refined instead of rough, adding a touch of beauty.

This reveals the extraordinary nature of this Pet Beast. Otherwise, it wouldn't be used as the conveyance of the Sect Leader Immortal.

Madam Lin Mengchu had not yet reached the Decline Realm of Heavenly Beings. In fact, Lin Mengchu's talent was quite good, and she could have long since broken through to the Decline Realm of Heavenly Beings from the Heavenly Soul Realm, but to maintain eternal youth and ensure the beauty of her body and appearance, she deliberately stopped her cultivation, leaving her cultivation base at the Three Souls of Heavenly Beings Stage, thus preserving her youthful body,

For a woman, physical decay is a very cruel thing. Moreover, as the Sect Leader's wife, a model for the entire sect, it was crucial for her to win Jiangh Zifang's favor, because as the Sect Leader, Jiangh Zifang could also take concubines.

Their son Jiangh Hongzhi inherited Jiangh Zifang and Lin Mengchu's good looks, handsome and elegant like a jade tree swaying in the wind,

As for their daughter Jiangh Churan, being the most beautiful woman in the Five Elements Sect, her appearance needs no further description; her beauty could put the moon to shame, make flowers hide out of embarrassment, and fish and birds to sink and fall in admiration—such clichéd metaphors were less fitting compared to a simple contrast,

If Zhou Jingzhe and Du Lingfei stood in front of Jiangh Churan, in terms of figure, looks, or temperament, these two women could only be seen as Jiangh Churan's maidservants.

As it was the Sect Leader's family, they were naturally invited to the luxuriously decorated small dining room, which was equivalent to a large private room in a modern society, spacious and bright, neat and quiet.

A large round table was placed in the center of the dining room. In the Ancient Era, there were no technological means, but the table was inscribed with movement spells, making it function like a modern rotating table.

When the Sect Leader's family sat at the round table, the other three members of the Jiangh family acted very naturally and normal, except for Jiangh Zifang, whose body had only one functioning arm, and even that was limited in its range, making him no different from being paralyzed,

He remained perched atop the neck of the ape-like Pet Beast, which sat in the seat he was supposed to occupy, akin to a person riding on someone else's shoulders, a rather comical sight.

However, Jiangh Zifang sat upright like a mountain, stable as a boulder, and though he was riding on the Pet Beast's neck, he appeared as dignified and secure as if seated on an imperial throne,

This implies that although the Pet Beast resembles an ape, with the form of a human, it is entirely more than it seems, having its own wonders. Otherwise, such a mighty sect leader would never choose it as his chauffeur.

With the Sect Leader's grand visit, the chefs from the Kitchen Room not only had to personally cook but also serve the food and introduce their dishes and flavors to the Sect Leader's family,

Of course, for Zhang Dapang and the others, this was a great honor, which they were pleased to undertake, even deliberately bragging about their dishes to showcase their quality,

For them, currying favor with the Sect Leader Immortal meant that if the Sect Leader's family enjoyed their dishes, it would result in their appreciation, providing them an opportunity to climb the social ladder,

Except for Wang Xiaoqiang. Not only did he refuse to cook for the Sect Leader's family, but he also felt somewhat humiliated personally serving the food, as that was the task of a servant.

Wang Xiaoqiang's pride earned the admiration of the five chefs, although they also criticized and admonished him for not seizing such an excellent opportunity for advancement, feeling a sense of frustration at his lack of ambition.

While Wang Xiaoqiang found this disdainful, he had to be present, as it was custom.

Led by Zhang Dapang, followed by the other four chefs, each carrying a tray, Wang Xiaoqiang brought up the rear as the six of them filed into the small dining room, and one by one, they placed their dishes on the table and respectfully introduced their dishes.

Then, they lined up to the side like a group of servants attending to their masters during a meal, with Wang Xiaoqiang standing at the end of the line.

The Sect Leader's family noticed that Wang Xiaoqiang didn't offer any dishes, merely standing there, and their eyes turned peculiar as they stared at him. The Sect Leader's son, Jiangh Hongtao, was the first to express displeasure, pointing a scornful finger at Wang Xiaoqiang and arrogantly asked, "Hey, you, why haven't you served any food?"

Seeing this, the other chefs broke out in a cold sweat, internally blaming Wang Xiaoqiang for being headstrong, thinking... see, by not cooking for the Sect Leader's family, not only do you forfeit any benefits, but you also face punishment, and now it's coming to pass.

Worried that Wang Xiaoqiang would be blamed, Zhang Dapang quickly cupped his hands in salute to Jiangh Hongtao and said, "Young Master may not know, his name is Wang Xiaoqiang, and he is new to the Kitchen Room, thus not yet skilled in cooking... I apologize on his behalf..."

Unexpectedly, Jiangh Hongtao was relentless, letting out a cold laugh, "New, you say? How long is this 'not long'?"

"Just over a month, I think..." Zhang Dapang said, deliberately shortening the time.

The Sect Leader Immortal Jiangh Zifang let out a dismissive laugh, "Over a month and still can't cook? Is he an idiot, or hasn't he been learning, or is it because you, as the head chef, didn't teach well?"

After all, Jiangh Zifang was the Sect Leader, so even though his tone wasn't harsh, it frightened Zhang Dapang to the point where he knelt down immediately,

He could disrespect the Sect Master and curse Zhang Dakuan behind his back, but he dared not show any disrespect to the Sect Leader, because the hierarchy was distinct, and he held an inherent reverence and fear for the Sect Leader.

Wang Xiaoqiang, seeing this, lifted his gaze and addressed Jiangh Zifang, "Sect Leader, this is not related to the head chef, it's because I'm slow-witted and not diligent enough, so I haven't learned well..."

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang take all the blame upon himself, Zhang Dapang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, while the other chefs developed a newfound respect for Wang Xiaoqiang, as this young apprentice was daring and responsible.

However, the Sect Leader's family looked at Wang Xiaoqiang with even more contempt and disregard. Jiangh Hongtao cast a scornful glance at Wang Xiaoqiang, as if seeing a useless waste, and openly ridiculed him, "Can't even learn to cook, why bother with cultivation? Such a disciple only disgraces the Five Elements Sect, what's the point of keeping him?"