Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 220: The Agile-Minded Xuan Feng

This way, one could freely enjoy the culinary delights of Chaos Residence.

However, achieving this was as difficult as ascending to the heavens unless, perhaps, a Saint were to lend a hand.

Huh?

That’s right!

Xuan Feng’s eyes lit up, hope reignited within her; she still had her royal mother, who surely wouldn’t stand by and watch her suffer!

Still...

Xuan Feng began to calculate within her heart.

Her royal mother wouldn’t offer assistance without reason; she must be made happy first!

After some thought, Xuan Feng’s gaze settled once again on the now-empty soup bowl. If she could bring the food to her royal mother, she was certain that, given the taste of these dishes, her royal mother would definitely fall in love with it!

Once her royal mother was happy, wouldn’t replenishing her expended Vital Blood be a mere trifle?

But the most important thing wasn’t that. Xuan Feng looked at Chen Nuo with a pleading tone in her voice, "Shopkeeper, may I take out a portion?"

Fearing that Chen Nuo would refuse, Xuan Feng quickly added, "Don’t worry, it’s not for me. I want to take a portion for my royal mother."

"Your royal mother?" Chen Nuo raised an eyebrow; since he hadn’t awakened his Divine Skills, he didn’t know Xuan Feng’s true name.

Nevertheless, with his unbeatable strength, he could see through Xuan Feng’s true form at a glance. There weren’t many who raised phoenixes, especially not a Daluo Golden Immortal phoenix.

A look of interest in his eyes, it seemed he had figured out who she might be. The Phoenix Clan seldom emerged into the world, and the only one who could move around within the Three Realms was Xuan Feng.

And her royal mother goes without saying. A slight curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and Chen Nuo’s eyes narrowed slightly, thinking it was unexpected to deal with a Saint again.

And it was a new one, too; this was getting interesting.

"It’s possible, but you’ll be charged according to your dining standard," Chen Nuo said indifferently.

Chen Nuo knew this wasn’t entirely strict, but since the takeout service hadn’t been implemented yet, he would tacitly permit this for now.

To think it was actually possible, Xuan Feng’s face lit up with surprise; she had merely asked on a whim.

If it hadn’t been allowed, she had been prepared to return the next day!

Then... in that case, could she perhaps sneak a few bites on the way, Xuan Feng, a phoenix, had somehow managed to morph into a sly fox.

Just a tiny bit shouldn’t cause any trouble, right?

Xuan Feng’s little plots were rattling in her mind.

Seeing Xuan Feng like this, Chen Nuo directly splashed a bucket of cold water on her.

"Don’t even think about sneaking bites. I have made it clear that if you’re allowed to eat one dish a day, you can only have one dish. I wouldn’t set this rule if I were afraid people could deceive me."

"If you violate it, you need not come back in the future."

Chen Nuo’s words rang like an ancient bell, instantly snapping Xuan Feng, who had been indulging in wishful thinking, back to reality.

"Definitely not, definitely not!" Xuan Feng chuckled sheepishly, quickly making her assurance.

All her little schemes evaporated in an instant. She did not doubt the authenticity of Shopkeeper Chen’s words; just his terrifying cultivation alone made her feel that whatever he did was within the bounds of reason.

She could distinguish between fleeting joy and lasting joy. Hadn’t she thought of taking some food for her royal mother so that she, too, could eat more comfortably and for a longer time?

Chen Nuo nodded and asked, "So, what would you like to take away?"

Without any hesitation, Xuan Feng answered, "Flying Dragon Soup!"

Even though the menu was filled with a dazzling array of dishes, only those that landed in the stomach could bring solace, she mused!

She had tasted the Flying Dragon Soup; the flavor was absolutely beyond reproach, and she was confident it would impress her royal mother!

Approaching the counter and gazing at the gleaming Crystal Ball, Xuan Feng steeled herself, and a drop of Vital Blood was compelled out once more. Her future dining efficiency hinged on this single act!

"Please wait a moment! It will be ready shortly."

After hearing the sound confirming the payment was successful, Chen Nuo went straight back to the kitchen.

Ao Ling glanced at the empty wine jar on the table that Xuan Feng had drank dry, and smiled proudly.

"I didn’t lie to you, did I? Master, both my cooking and brewing skills are exceptional, right?"

If before, Ao Ling had felt slightly wary of Xuan Feng, now she had completely calmed down.

"Indeed," Xuan Feng said, unconsciously smacking her lips.

Ao Ling’s smile was brimming with triumph: "Earlier, when I asked you to buy some wine, you wouldn’t, but how about now? Still very honest, aren’t you?"

She just knew that no one could resist the temptation of her master’s dishes and drinks!

"Hmph, I bought it because of Shopkeeper Chen," Xuan Feng replied without hesitation.

But in her heart, the opposite was true; although it was a forced purchase by Shopkeeper Chen, she drank it willingly.

If Shopkeeper Chen hadn’t pressured her when she had finished the Flying Dragon Soup and was still wanting more.

She would have basically ended up buying the wine anyway, but...

How could she speak of such a face-losing matter?

"But you drank it all the same."

Ao Ling gently caressed the crystal ball with both hands, her face revealing a smug smile: "It was Master who forced you to buy it, but no one forced you to drink it."

Ao Ling was light-hearted, and one could easily imagine her pleasure at the moment.

Xuan Feng had nothing to say, tilted her head away, and stopped looking at Ao Ling, but her reluctance was obvious.

To have lost the argument in front of a mere Golden Immortal Realm Little Dragon was truly a loss of face for a phoenix!

Ao Ling, on the other hand, was all aglow; for some reason, seeing Xuan Feng deflated brought her some joy, even though this was only their first meeting.

Assessing Xuan Feng’s appearance, Ao Ling shook her head; she was certainly pretty, but what a pity, so unlucky!

Her master had said that the first awakening was the simplest of all, yet with both Flying Dragon Soup and Peach Blossom Brew, there was no awakening of Divine Skills.

Whereas she herself had awakened just from eating hotpot, and her master had said that the awakening potential of hotpot was especially low!

"So, do you want to bring some more wine back with you this time?" Ao Ling asked with a faint smile, beginning her sales pitch again.

Bring wine back? Xuan Feng didn’t answer immediately but frowned in contemplation.

She had already expended three drops of Vital Blood, and to lose even a little more was somewhat damaging.

However, having another jar of Peach Blossom Brew would indeed increase the chances of convincing the Empress.

But if the Empress really didn’t like it and didn’t eat it, she could say it was a complete loss.

After all, Shopkeeper Chen had said that if she herself ate the Flying Dragon Soup, she would no longer be qualified to dine at Chaos Residence.

She pondered for a moment.

Finally, after a little while, the desire in her heart overcame her reason.

Lifting her head slightly, Xuan Feng spoke with a hint of pride: "Give me a jar of Peach Blossom Brew."

Though she lacked reason, she wouldn’t lose her composure in front of this Little Dragon.

Ao Ling wasn’t annoyed by Xuan Feng’s haughty attitude; seeing the stubborn look on Xuan Feng’s face, she actually found it somewhat amusing.

She hadn’t expected that even the loftiest of strong beings were so lively!

The kitchen was well prepared, so another dish of Flying Dragon Soup was quickly ready.

Chen Nuo served it and, seeing the jar of Peach Blossom Brew in Xuan Feng’s hands, couldn’t help but nod in admiration towards Ao Ling.

He was cooking in the kitchen when suddenly he heard the sound of a payment notification from the system; he hadn’t expected that Ao Ling would have sold a jar of Peach Blossom Brew.

Not bad at all!

With Chen Nuo’s approval, Ao Ling was delighted, her entire being emanating vitality, and her spirit was even more high-spirited.

She understood, she had to sell more items; that way, her master would surely take notice of her!