CHAPTER 545: 542. LUAN YUE’S WORRIES

Time passed bit by bit, the bright sun hung in the sky, and the gentle breeze gradually transformed the scene into one of beautiful sunset, though nearing dusk.

In Cangwu City, at this moment, Luan Yue and others stood by the inn’s window, gazing in the direction of Yunlan Mountain. Beside them, a shop assistant who seemed no more than seventeen or eighteen was gesticulating animatedly, speaking not of idle gossip from the streets, but about matters concerning the Immortal Sect. When his enthusiasm was high, he frequently glanced at Luan Yue and the others, seemingly hoping for their applause.

Starting from the initial decline of the Immortal Sect to its current glory...

Of course, these were things Luan Yue had requested him to speak about.

Yet the information obtained was quite perplexing, prompting Luan Yue to turn back and seriously inquire, "You’ve never mentioned that the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect is skilled in Spiritual Cuisine?"

While a Spiritual Cuisine Master might not be as easily renowned as a Vortex Divine Artisan, people get ill, everyone can get injured, so the importance of a Spiritual Cuisine Master is actually equal to that of a Vortex Divine Artisan.

In theory, no matter where, even if a Spiritual Cuisine Master isn’t famous far and wide, there should be someone who knows about them.

The shop assistant licked his dry lips and hurriedly responded, "Never heard of it, but that Warm Sect Leader’s mother was an exceptionally skilled Spiritual Cuisine Master. In the past, powerful figures from outside often came seeking medicine, even the City Lord had to personally welcome such great personalities..."

At this point, the shop assistant’s words were interrupted.

"It seems that mysterious mother was indeed a very powerful Spiritual Cuisine Master... Alright, you may go."

Following this, Luan Yue retrieved some Gold Coins from the Storage Ring and tossed them over. The shop assistant, catching the Gold Coins, licked his still dry lips again, contentedly pushed the door open, and left.

Once the door was shut, Luan Yue looked at a black-faced man beside him, with an expression in his eyes tinged with skepticism, making it not very comfortable. In Luan Yue’s view, Hei Yu had lived alongside Bainian Xiang at Sea Dragon Mountain’s retreat on Zi Ran, even personally witnessing Wen Ping preparing Spiritual Cuisine, and had once run errands to buy Celestial Materials for Wen Ping.

"Uncle Hei, you are people of the Hidden Dragon Sect, you should know this, right?"

The black-faced man nodded slightly, "My life as Hei Yu was given by the Sect Leader, and it’s meant to serve the Hidden Dragon Sect. I am willing to follow the orders of Master Luan Yue."

Luan Yue and another Mountain Suppression Realm powerhouse Hu Shan came here outwardly to protect Zi Ran, to protect Bainian Xiang, but if viewed from the stance of the Hidden Dragon Sect, there’s actually another purpose, which is surveillance! Surveillance on whether other forces might disrupt the unusual relationship between the Hidden Dragon Sect and Zi Ran.

Previously, Zi Ran had no hope of treating her hand illness, so she could only pass on all her abilities to Bainian Xiang, her last disciple. Under Zi Ran’s meticulous instruction, Bainian Xiang would surely become the new Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan. The Hidden Dragon Sect was already a giant influence at Haoyue Lake, its influence and dominion in Heaven and Earth Lake among major powerhouses was formidable. If they could gain the full support of a Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan, they could rise further.

Now, there’s hope in treating Zi Ran’s hand illness, which is good news for the Hidden Dragon Sect, but also bad news. The former implies that if Zi Ran recollects kindness from the Hidden Dragon Sect and her relationship with Bainian Xiang, she could still help the Hidden Dragon Sect, something nine out of ten four-star giant influences don’t possess.

No Three-Spin Vortex Divine Artisan would help just one influence, instead, they help whoever offers the most White Crystal.

And the bad news is that something is helping Zi Ran, an emerging Sect force. If this Sect proposes the condition—treatment requires joining the Sect!

It could make the Hidden Dragon Sect’s relationship with Zi Ran suddenly as thin as a cicada’s wing, even with Bainian Xiang around, it would be futile. Because once joined, Zi Ran would belong to the Immortal Sect, and the Hidden Dragon Sect, to acquire the Three-Spin Vortex Map, would have to extend previous favors to beg the Immortal Sect. This is an awkward situation the Hidden Dragon Sect does not wish to see.

Luan Yue said, "You’ve been watching over the young lady at Sea Dragon Mountain for years; the relationship is close. When the young lady returns, remember to remind her. As for Master Zi Ran, the Sect Leader doesn’t want to lose her; if you encounter any excessive demands from the Immortal Sect and we can’t reach the Immortal Sect, you must find a way to prevent Master Zi Ran from feeling coerced into joining the Immortal Sect!"

Hei Yu responded firmly, "Master Luan Yue can rest assured, the young lady is a person of the Hidden Dragon Sect; she will naturally strive to bring blessings to the Hidden Dragon Sect and will certainly persuade Master Zi Ran to join the Hidden Dragon Sect."

"The young lady is a person of the Hidden Dragon Sect, definitely contemplating ways to bring blessings to the Hidden Dragon Sect, but do remind the young lady of this point. Our reminder may lead to the young lady misunderstanding our intentions, proving counterproductive." After saying this, Luan Yue no longer looked out at Yunlan Mountain from the window but returned to the round table to retrieve pen and paper from the Storage Ring and wrote down all the day’s happenings.

He whistled, and suddenly a white bird swooped down from the sky to the window, swiftly disappeared with the note into the horizon.

...

At the top of Yunlan Mountain.

As twilight deepened, the third layer of the kitchen’s door opened.

Wen Ping emerged from the kitchen, holding the Infinite Cup, within which lay a slightly reddish creamy strong tea. The rich scent, accompanied by the dense aroma of Demon Beast Milk, stirred the emotions of Zhantian Qingxuan and others seated downstairs, making their expressions especially joyous.

Outside the Cultivation Area, what in the Immortal Sect captures enchantment?

The kitchen.

One can taste premium Spiritual Cuisine here without spending White Crystal, that which costs a fortune outside.

"Elder Yun, fetch me some cups."

"Alright!"

Yun Liao hurriedly entered the kitchen, retrieving three to four teacups from the cabinet.

Wen Ping then poured some Sea Thought Strong Tea from the Infinite Cup into these four cups, its aroma overwhelming, intoxication inevitable. However, no one noticed that after multiple servings, the Sea Thought Strong Tea in Wen Ping’s Infinite Cup appeared unchanged.

"Master Zi Ran, two cups for you. This is much better than the Moonlight Dumplings I made for you last time; drinking it for a while can completely remove the toxins from your body." After speaking, Wen Ping covered the Infinite Cup and placed it in the kitchen, freeing his hands to hold a cup in each hand, "After drinking, you may descend the mountain first; come again tomorrow as I have some matters to attend to."

"Sect Leader Wen, this is?" Zi Ran picked up the cup with her still slightly trembling hand, sniffing carefully, seemingly missing the last words Wen Ping said.

"Milk Tea!"

"Milk Tea? I don’t seem to have heard of it..."

She had never heard of such an existence in Spiritual Cuisine.

"Celestial Materials plus Demon Milk, my mother’s formula left to me, no other place has it." With a casually concocted reason that would satisfy Zi Ran, Wen Ping prepared to head toward the dormitory area.

Upon hearing the word Demon Milk, Zi Ran’s face showed shock.

For humans, Demon Milk is an extremely poisonous substance; some forces even extract the poison from Demon Milk to make weapons, now being made into Spiritual Cuisine!

An unparalleled feat!