CHAPTER 427: 425. WHERE ARE MY DUMPLINGS?

This statement was like a clap of thunder, and it shocked Bainian Xiang to quickly put down her chopsticks, her gaze on the Moonlight Dumplings changing from doubt to certainty.

"There’s definitely something wrong with this Spiritual Cuisine!"

She had never heard of any medicinal meal that could have instant effects.

"Master, are you alright?"

Calling out, Bainian Xiang rushed inside.

Compared to her agitation, Lin Kewu and the other two appeared much calmer after hearing Zi Ran’s voice, lightly laughing as they continued eating, while the Steward used the corner of his eye to peek through the window cracks inside. Wanyan and Lan Peng hurriedly peeked their heads, seemingly wanting to see what was happening, but were halted by Lin Kewu.

"Wanyan, Uncle Lan, there’s nothing to see. It should just be the Sect Leader’s Spiritual Cuisine taking effect." Lin Kewu had already stretched his hand and took Bainian Xiang’s bowl over.

Since she thought there was a problem.

He could only eat it for her.

"Wanyan, I’ll share some with you... once we return, it’s hard to get them."

"Junior Brother, I want some too." Yang Xi hurried over, ready to "split the loot."

"Alright... alright..." Having no choice, Lin Kewu reluctantly shared some with Yang Xi, making Yang Xi laugh continuously.

At this moment, Wanyan and Lan Peng retracted their gaze.

Sitting steadily.

Yang Xi beside them continued, "Actually, there’s no ailment that the Sect Leader’s dumplings can’t fix, Sister Wanyan, Uncle Lan. You all get used to it after watching for a while."

Wanyan instinctively asked, "Is the Sect Leader a Spiritual Cuisine Master?"

Lin Kewu replied, "Spiritual Cuisine Master... is just one of the Sect Leader’s identities, you’ll know when you follow us back to East Lake."

While Lin Kewu and others were chatting, the Cyan Bird perched on the rooftop also followed Bainian Xiang’s pace and flew down, landing at the window.

Wen Ping glanced at it, and it returned the gaze. But before he could use the system to observe its power, Bainian Xiang’s noisy voice came through.

"Master, I’ll fetch water! You should put down what’s in your hands..." saying this, she attempted to snatch the Jade Bowl from the blood-beaded hands of Zi Ran.

These blood beads, resembling the dew on morning leaves, appeared in patches. Yet, at this moment, they emerged from the pores in a sinister manner.

In stark contrast to the Moonlight Dumplings’ fragrance.

At this moment, Wen Ping’s voice echoed.

"Finish eating, then wash."

The energy from the Jianmu leaves was still expelling poison, and this moment should be spent eating rather than washing hands.

Zi Ran paused, turned her head, and picked up the Jade Bowl again, saying to Bainian Xiang, "Ah Xiang, help me serve... dumplings."

"Master, but your hand?"

"It’s fine... I feel my hand is improving, there’s no issue." The red blood beads emerging gave her hand a sense of lightness.

Naturally, this lightness doesn’t mean her hand became lighter.

But a release.

A release of inner pressure and frustration.

She could clearly feel a stream of energy roaming through her arms, making her hands alternately cold and warm. Later, it spread all over her body, reaching her mind—changing the scope and frequency, speed of her hand shaking significantly.

Certainly, this change is subtle.

But it at least symbolizes hope.

Bainian Xiang, after hearing this, breathed a sigh of relief, "Master, you scared me. I thought there was something wrong with the Spiritual Cuisine. I’ll serve you now."

With that, Bainian Xiang hurriedly carried the Jade Bowl and started serving the Moonlight Dumplings.

One scoop.

Two scoops.

By the third scoop, the pot was empty.

However, at this moment, the Jade Bowl was full.

"Master, that’s all there is."

"Enough... put it on the square table."

Saying this, Zi Ran immediately headed toward the table, already holding a pair of wooden chopsticks—never before had she wanted to eat something by herself so much.

"Master Zi Ran, remember to drink the soup too."

"Got it."

Zi Ran hastily responded, then moved to grab dumplings from the bowl.

Shake, still!

Picked up, it soon fell.

But Zi Ran was undeterred.

"Master, let me help you." Bainian Xiang picked up a new pair of chopsticks to help Zi Ran pick dumplings but was pressed down by Zi Ran’s chopstick.

Zi Ran said, "No need, I got it, you eat yours."

With that, the first dumpling was already lifted.

Zi Ran hurriedly leaned in, biting it before it fell.

Wen Ping had already reached the door by now, watching Zi Ran eat a Moonlight Dumpling with trembling hands, saying, "Master Zi Ran, finish eating, then wash, but to completely stop the shaking, you’ll need a few more meals of Moonlight Dumplings. I’ll go buy these supplies in the afternoon... back no later than a day."

According to his calculations, to completely cease Zi Ran’s shaking, temporarily suppressing the poison.

At least ten meals.

With the Jianmu leaves he brought, barely enough.

Zi Ran raised her hand and responded, "Ah Xiang, let’s take a trip."

"Ah!" Bainian Xiang instantly wore a frown.

"Ah what, don’t you want your master to get better?"

"I do... but..." Bainian Xiang glanced at Wen Ping, signaling him to take over the conversation, preventing her from going!

Yet, Wen Ping pretended not to see.

Zi Ran spoke again, "There’s no ’but’... hurry up, buy extra items on the list, not less. This time, ride Xiao Qing, quick there and back."

"Master, taking Xiao Qing too?" Bainian Xiang glanced at the Cyan Bird by the window, speechless.

Master is overboard.

Buying a few White Crystals and letting her run errands is one thing, but taking Xiao Qing along—Xiao Qing is the strongest guardian on the island, solely killing enemies for Zi Ran—over ten Mountain Suppression Realm Great Demons of Heaven and Earth Lake have died under its claws—moreover, Xiao Qing hasn’t left Zi Ran’s side for a century.

Once Xiao Qing leaves, who protects her?

However, Zi Ran merely uttered one word.

"Quick."

Seeing her master’s resolute gaze, Bainian Xiang dared not say more.

"Master, I’ll leave after eating the dumplings in that bowl."

The dish can remove master’s poison, eating it surely benefits her too.

Right!

Lin Kewu also mentioned, it can cleanse and reform.

Cleansing and reforming, such thing only occurs during breakthroughs to the Profound Realm, transforming a Mortal Body into a Spirit Body.

Afterward, it’s very rare.

If she could undergo cleansing and reforming once, it would immensely benefit the Spirit Body’s enhancement.

With that, Bainian Xiang rushed past Wen Ping.

Wen Ping shrugged at her with a smile.

Indicating it wasn’t him who made her run errands.

"Xiao Qing, let’s go." Bainian Xiang muttered to Wen Ping, and then moved to get her dumplings.

But, the bowl was already empty!

"Ah... where’s mine?"

"Who ate mine?"

"Was it you!"

Bainian Xiang pointed at Lin Kewu with her slender hand.