Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 149 Confused Gongming, Proud Ao Ling
Just as she was thinking about getting to work, a bout of noisy commotion outside the door drew Ao Ling’s mind and spirit.
Looking up, a few seconds passed before a sturdy man walked in.
Though he appeared rather rugged, the luxurious clothes he wore at a glance were clearly not of mortal grade.
Zhao Gongming, somewhat stunned, could immediately tell the true form of the young girl before him, being a Quasi-Saint himself.
How could there be a golden, glittering dragon here?
Zhao Gongming grew a bit puzzled.
The respectful expression he had brewed up on his face returned to normal, where was the unrivaled great power that even his master said they should befriend?
The crowd behind him also made their way in.
The Three Xiaos were also taken aback upon seeing Ao Ling, scrutinizing the simple clothes she had changed into.
Silently criticising.
Was this the new recruit?
They knew the Bull Demon King and the Roc Demon King had gone home and probably wouldn’t return so soon.
"Excuse me, is Shopkeeper Chen here?" Yunxiao asked with a warm smile, quite courteously, and did not look down upon Ao Ling for her low power.
"The master is in the backyard," Ao Ling put down the rag she was holding and answered.
The master?!!!
A shock went through the Three Xiaos’ minds.
Bixiao blurted out, "You’re Shopkeeper Chen’s disciple?"
This sudden outburst startled Ao Ling greatly.
"Yes!"
Speaking of this, Ao Ling couldn’t help but straighten up, her face full of pride.
For her Dragon Clan’s lowly status, to be accepted as a disciple by her master was an incredible stroke of luck.
"I never thought Shopkeeper Chen actually had a disciple," Yunxiao whispered.
"Why haven’t we seen you before?"
Hearing Yunxiao’s words, Ao Ling also understood a bit.
Before?
Could these all be the old customers Master spoke of? One by one, she couldn’t see through them; they must all be senior powerhouses!
Pressing her lips together, Ao Ling explained, "I was just accepted as a disciple by the master two days ago."
I see.
The Three Xiaos nodded.
"Then are you Shopkeeper Chen’s first disciple?" Yunxiao asked gently and softly.
To be accepted as a disciple by Shopkeeper Chen was truly an immense opportunity, especially for someone from the Dragon Clan.
The Dragon Clan struggling for survival in the crevices, even after being suppressed at Qilin Cliff for so long, that had never changed; the powerful ones barely noticed the Dragon Clan.
This was vividly reflected in the person of Huanglong Taoist from Chan School.
Even if by some fluke he was accepted into the Chan School, becoming one of the twelve Golden Spirits, he still ended up with the most inferior status.
Lacking everything, he was often tricked and trapped by others, which was quite miserable.
But regarding Chen Nuo, Yunxiao had no such thoughts.
Shopkeeper Chen was indifferent and aloof, with a special fondness only for the price of meals; he likely treated everyone equally regardless of status.
"No, no!" Ao Ling shook her head emphatically, "The eldest disciple of my master is someone else, my big brother’s family name is Sun, and his name is Wukong!"
Regarding Sun Wukong, her big brother, she had the utmost respect from the bottom of her heart. If it weren’t for big brother, she would still be struggling in the True Immortal realm, let alone being able to become a disciple of the master.
Sun Wukong?
The Jie School entourage frowned, they had never heard of him before!
The Jie School was different from the human Chan School; as losers, they naturally had no right to know too much.
Goddess Wudang was aware of the Journey to the West incident involving the monk and the monkey, but she did not know the monkey’s name was Sun Wukong.
When it came to praising Sun Wukong, Ao Ling did not hold back.
"My senior brother is the master chef for this Flat Peach Banquet, and all the dishes served are crafted by his hands!" Ao Ling declared with unmistakable pride.
However, upon hearing this, the Three Xiaos felt a surge of emotion. Shopkeeper Chen’s disciple was in charge of the Flat Peach Banquet?!
No wonder, only this could explain why the dishes at the Flat Peach Banquet tasted so incredibly delicious. After all, they were prepared by the disciple of Shopkeeper Chen, how could they not be exquisite?
Goddess Golden Spirit could hardly contain herself, and said, "So it was your senior brother who made them, no wonder they were so delicious!"
It was the first time she had tasted such scrumptious food!
Ao Ling didn’t speak, just smiled. However, the pride in her smile was unmistakable.
She had been there for a few days, and her master had given her cultivation techniques, but had never guided her directly, instead, he taught her how to cook.
Presumably, the master wanted her to refine herself through cooking, just like her senior brother!
Ao Ling thought to herself, and now she had already begun practicing her knife skills.
"So does that mean there’s hotpot here too?" Zhao Gongming suddenly blurted out.
"Ah? Senior Brother, you know about it too?" Bixiao asked curiously.
Zhao Gongming stood tall and proud, speaking with an air of self-assurance, "What don’t I know as your senior brother?"
How could he not know when hotpot had already become a sensation within the Heavenly Court? 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
He was nearly driven mad with envy by the other Immortals who talked about it, bitterly regretting why he hadn’t attended the Flat Peach Banquet.
"Hotpot, huh," Ao Ling was taken aback, then promptly said, "Of course, we have it!"
She had eaten it and even experienced an awakening of Divine Skills. Just thinking about the taste of hotpot made Ao Ling almost swallow her saliva uncontrollably.
It really was too delicious!
"Master said that this time for the Flat Peach Banquet, he even provided my senior brother with some of the hotpot ingredients!" Ao Ling added.
No wonder, indeed!
The Three Xiaos nodded in understanding.
No wonder the last dish, the hotpot, was of a higher quality than the previous dishes—it had been directly handled by Shopkeeper Chen.
So, did Maitreya really have a Divine Skills Awakening that day?
What incredible luck!
Because of the incident with Tathagata and Long Ear, they had not a shred of goodwill towards Buddhism.
Coming back to their senses, Yunxiao lightly smiled and said, "We’ve come to order food. May I ask when will Shopkeeper Chen be free from his duties?"
How could she know what her master was busy with?
Ao Ling was about to shake her head.
At this moment, the door to the back courtyard opened, and Chen Nuo walked in carrying a basket of Peach Blossom Petals.
Seeing so many people arrive at once, Chen Nuo’s expression remained unchanged, but he couldn’t help feeling slightly surprised inside.
"Shopkeeper Chen," Yunxiao greeted, exuding a gentle and graceful presence.
Without hesitation, Bixiao hopped forward a few steps, stood on tiptoe, and peeked into Chen Nuo’s basket.
Upon seeing the petals in the basket, she said cheerfully, "Shopkeeper Chen, you’re going to brew Peach Blossom Brew again!"
Chen Nuo nodded and muttered softly, "Yes, if I don’t start brewing soon, there won’t be enough for you all to drink."
The Flat Peach trees in his backyard were almost stripped bare, and many were in the fruit-bearing stage, with the flowers withering.
He guessed that he would have to temporarily stop producing Peach Blossom Brew after some time.
It wasn’t that he couldn’t brew with ordinary peach blossoms, but if he did, the taste and effects would decline despite still being able to awaken Divine Skills.
Chen Nuo, who would settle for nothing but the best, would never do something that could tarnish his reputation.
"What do you mean!" Bixiao stamped her foot, complaining somewhat discontentedly, "We haven’t drunk that much!"
Bixiao had only visited twice, but her easygoing nature meant she was already starting to indulge a little more.
Chen Nuo didn’t speak, instead rolling his eyes. This girl had helped herself to an amount of Peach Blossom Brew that would have filled a large jar, and she was saying it wasn’t much?
After that, Chen Nuo’s gaze swept past Goddess Golden Spirit, Goddess Wudang, and Zhao Gongming, who were as yet unfamiliar to him.
The trio was instantly struck with awe, truly in the presence of a powerful being.
They hadn’t spotted the slightest trace of Shopkeeper Chen just a moment ago.
Yet with just one look from Shopkeeper Chen, it felt as though he saw right through them!
They withdrew the probing thoughts they had previously harbored.
