Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 189 Taibai’s Awakening, Haotian’s Envy
"Shopkeeper Chen, what’s happened to Old white?" Haotian asked with some puzzlement, pointing at Gold Star Taibai.
Chen Nuo cast a casual glance and showed no emotional fluctuation.
"Nothing, he’s just about to awaken his Divine Skills," he said.
Having seen the grand scene of the entire Jie School awakening together, Chen Nuo was no longer surprised by such occurrences, unless some against the heavens Divine Skills were to emerge.
Awakening Divine Skills!!!
Haotian held his breath, his hands clenching unconsciously; Gold Star Taibai was awakening his Divine Skills, and yet he hadn’t felt a thing!
Without delay, Haotian couldn’t contain himself anymore and hurriedly asked, "Shopkeeper Chen, I’ve eaten the dishes, so why haven’t I awakened any Divine Skills?"
"Could it be that my dishes are different, unable to lead to an Awakening?"
Haotian was extremely anxious. Already his membership card was not as good as that of the Jade Pool, and if he didn’t awaken any Divine Skills, he’d lose face completely.
Chen Nuo shook his head, "There’s nothing different. Whether one awakens Divine Skills or not depends on an individual’s fate, not the food."
The only dish with a different probability was the hotpot, which allowed for endless additions — a true Divine Skill.
Haotian: "Fate of my own?"
Taibai had awakened; he hadn’t.
Wasn’t that saying his fate was worse than Taibai’s? At that moment, Haotian felt his face burning with embarrassment. He was the great Jade Emperor—how could he be so inadequate?!
"Shopkeeper Chen, can one only order one dish capable of Awakening per day?" Haotian still couldn’t let it go.
Chen Nuo rolled his eyes, "All the dishes here have the potential to awaken Divine Skills."
"Shopkeeper Chen, can you let me have another meal?" Haotian’s words carried a hint of pleading.
"Out of the question," Chen Nuo replied calmly, shaking his head.
Rules were rules, set precisely to prevent guests from endlessly ordering dishes.
Haotian didn’t enjoy being bogged down by tedious affairs all day, and he liked non-stop cooking even less. Moderation was best.
This wasn’t about money.
Haotian’s previously hopeful eyes immediately dimmed a bit, his whole demeanor deflated.
Was it really that necessary?
Chen Nuo was somewhat speechless.
He pondered for a moment before speaking again, "There are no dishes available, but there is the Peach Blossom Brew, which also possesses the ability to awaken Divine Skills, and it can be purchased multiple times. The price is the same as a regular meal, how about it?"
Upon hearing this, Haotian’s eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly, "Of course, yes!
As long as there was the slimmest hope of turning things around, he would not easily give up — such was the importance of face!
Chen Nuo nodded and beckoned with his hand.
A jar of Peach Blossom Brew flew out from behind the counter, landing gently on the tabletop.
Haotian rubbed his hands together excitedly, untied the red string sealing the jar, lifted the red cloth, and the fragrance of peach already began to waft out.
Peach Blossom Brew.
Was this the one from the Jade Pool mentioned with the free Flat Peach series for the Crown Card?
Haotian sighed inwardly, feeling a bit upset; if only he had the Crown VIP card of the Jade Pool.
Now he would have to pay, but shaking his head, Haotian thought that now was not the time for idle thoughts. Awakening Divine Skills was the key—he needed to keep a calm and steady heart!
As he removed the lid, the aroma grew even richer. Haotian scrunched his nose, sniffing delicately.
This scent, so enchanting that Haotian felt as if he were transported beyond the mortal realm, where the fresh fragrance of peaches and the mellow scent of alcohol complemented each other perfectly, was irresistibly delightful.
Truly, it smelled wonderful!
Haotian’s mouth watered.
He raised the jar to his lips and took a swig. Surprise mixed with joy sparkled in his eyes.
This brew was unexpectedly sweet and a far cry from the stinging harshness of ordinary liquors. Upon entering his mouth, instead of a scorching, flavorless sensation, it brought a fresh, sweet peach flavor.
The aftertaste lingered, comforting and pleasant, meriting a moment of quiet contemplation to fully appreciate.
Haotian took a swig and couldn’t help but smack his lips in contentment, having never tasted such a palatable drink before.
He let out a long sigh of relief, his mood seemingly lifted quite a bit, and without further ado, he took a second sip.
It was sweet, yet not lacking in the taste of alcohol.
The faint burning sensation as it went down the throat was the finishing touch to the Peach Blossom Brew, giving the entire drink a soul.
After all, this was indeed alcohol!
When the drink reached his stomach, he felt a comforting warmth without any jarring sensation.
"Compared to the wines of the Heavenly Court, this Peach Blossom Brew makes them taste like horse piss, bland and uninspiring!"
Haotian couldn’t help but blurt out a descriptor, sighing with emotion.
The drinks he had tasted before, the so-called nectars of the gods, didn’t even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as the Peach Blossom Brew, but while the speaker meant no harm, the listener took it to heart.
Sitting off to the side, Chen Nuo had a strange look on his face, staring in amazement at the outspoken Haotian. How could Haotian know what horse piss tastes like?
Awesome!
As Chen Nuo was pondering, suddenly, a system prompt resounded in his mind.
[Ding! Gold Star Taibai has consumed roasted lamb leg and has awakened the Divine Skill ’Amiable and Approachable.’ Do you wish to synchronize and awaken it?]
Amiable and Approachable? Chen Nuo blinked in confusion. What kind of Divine Skill is that?
Amiable and Approachable: A passive aura; in interpersonal communications, affability is often the underlying factor in adjusting relationships. Those with strong affability tend to be successful in many endeavors.
Chen Nuo: This thing feels a bit like a sellout!
Chen Nuo did not choose to inherit it immediately but instead scrutinized Gold Star Taibai carefully.
Very perceptive, Chen Nuo noticed that Gold Star Taibai had changed somewhat, seeming a bit more amiable than before.
Certainly, it was amiable, identical to the description of the Divine Skill, leaving Chen Nuo twitching at the corner of his mouth.
Let’s skip this skill.
"No awakening," Chen Nuo thought to himself. His handsome face paired with amiability, no matter how he imagined it, it just felt awkward!
After finishing the jar, Haotian still felt somewhat unsatisfied. However, what mattered more to him was that he still had not awakened any Divine Skills!
No way, no way; he was the Most High and Holy Benevolent Jade Emperor of the Heavens, after all!
He could already guess the mockery he would face if he returned to the Jade Pool without awakening a Divine Skill.
"Yo, yo, yo, isn’t that Haotian? You’ve slumped quite a bit in just a few days."
This wouldn’t do. With a decisive slap on the table, Haotian wouldn’t just sit there waiting for doom.
"If you break the table, you’re paying for it," Chen Nuo’s voice droned, interrupting Haotian’s thoughts.
With a smile plastered on his face, Haotian nodded in agreement.
Gold Star Taibai, who had been awakened by Haotian’s sudden action, was still in shock, having just finished inheriting his abilities.
Did he just awaken a Divine Skill?
But before Gold Star Taibai could come to terms with it, he saw a large hand reaching for the plate piled with roasted lamb leg.
Without time to marvel, Gold Star Taibai quickly reacted, pressing down on the plate; he followed the arm with his eyes and saw that it was Haotian’s hand.
"Your Majesty, you..." Gold Star Taibai was taken aback, forgetting even the respectful address he had been instructed to use.
A flicker of embarrassment crossed Haotian’s face. Snatching food from his own subject was indeed a bit indecorous, but for the sake of Divine Skills and delectable food, he was ready to throw caution to the wind, his eyes widened, and his eyebrows stood fiercely.
Regardless, Haotian said, "Taibai, you have already awakened a Divine Skill, there’s no use in eating more! Let me have it, and I shall bestow a reward upon your return!"
In his excitement, Haotian too forgot the formal address. He had heard from the Jade Pool that once a Divine Skill had been awakened, the same type of food would no longer have the effect of triggering another awakening.
"Don’t believe me? Ask Shopkeeper Chen!"
Hearing this, Gold Star Taibai turned to look at Chen Nuo.
With his arms crossed, Chen Nuo nodded helplessly.
"But!"
