Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 246: Bring a Meal Again

Placing the Crispy Fried Chicken ordered by Nuwa on the table, and bringing out ten jars of Peach Blossom Brew, he saw the table fully and completely set. Nuwa’s eyes brightened as she strode over.

Her elegant steps exuded ease, befitting of a Saint’s demeanor, but upon closer observation, one would notice each step was slightly quicker than the last, reflecting Nuwa’s eagerness within.

Such was the charm of Chen Nuo’s cuisine; even a Saint could not help but be moved.

Drawing near, Nuwa gracefully and nobly sat down, observing Xuan Feng who still stood there with restraint across from her and softly said, "Feng’er, take a seat as well, let’s eat together."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Feng’s expression turned anxious, shaking her head like a rattle-drum: "Your Majesty, I absolutely mustn’t, with my lowly status, how could I sit together with Your Majesty?"

Beneath the heavens, aside from Saints, who would dare to share a table with a Saint?

Nuwa’s brow furrowed slightly; she did not appreciate others going against her wishes.

"If I ask you to sit, you sit." Her voice was still calm, but to Xuan Feng, it somehow brought about an inexplicable panic.

Xuan Feng dared not hesitate and quickly bowed saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Seeing Nuwa nod, she then breathed a sigh of relief, cautiously taking a seat on the chair and even thoughtfully shifting slightly to the side, avoiding sitting directly opposite Nuwa.

Nuwa with practiced ease opened the package, and instantly, the aroma wafted up.

The package contained two boxes, the larger one for the dish, and the smaller one packed solidly with rice.

The fried chicken’s color was golden and tempting, steaming hot and greatly appetite-inducing. Nuwa nodded in satisfaction, recollecting the taste of the Flying Dragon soup, her anticipation grew even more.

Yet she did not rush to start eating; instead, she looked to Xuan Feng: "What did you order?"

"Ah?" Xuan Feng was briefly stunned, then honestly replied, "I ordered the... Sauce-coated Duck."

"Open it and let’s see."

"Yes!"

Following Nuwa’s earlier actions, Xuan Feng also opened the packaging to reveal the Sauce-coated Duck inside, dark and somewhat dry and shriveled.

Nuwa leaned in slightly, taking in the scent with a hint of surprise in her eyes, and gently exclaimed, "It seems to have no smell."

She glanced at the unappetizing Sauce-coated Duck in front of Xuan Feng, then back at her own golden, Crispy Fried Chicken.

Nuwa nodded to herself; indeed, her choice was better.

Xuan Feng too was somewhat taken aback; was this really Sauce-coated Duck? Why was it not only dark but also so shriveled?

Although the depiction on the menu was somewhat similar, the color and presentation were excellent. How could it look like this?

Shopkeeper Chen wouldn’t have made a mistake, would he? Thinking this, Xuan Feng felt deeply regretful...

Especially when compared with Nuwa’s Crispy Fried Chicken order, had she only known, she would have ordered the same.

But the one responsible for the outcome was Xuan Feng herself, and had Chen Nuo been present, he would have been unfazed.

It was Xuan Feng who had requested the special spicy, hence Chen Nuo chose the duck with the longest smoking time and the heaviest spices—she couldn’t blame him!

"Let’s start eating," Nuwa casually remarked, gracefully picking up the chopsticks prepared by Chen Nuo.

Gently pinching a piece of meat that looked appealing, Nuwa took a small bite; her eyes instantly lit up.

Although the crispy texture had softened slightly from being steamed in the packaging, it was still crunchy.

Breadcrumbs and chicken skin created a fluffy outer layer, the breadcrumbs enveloping it evenly, without any uneven spots.

Just enough to break through naturally and reach the tender, flavorful chicken meat.

The juice from the chicken was a bit scant, but combined with the flecks of oil and the marinade infused beforehand, it condensed into two words.

Delicious!

Watching Nuwa thoroughly enjoying herself, Xuan Feng felt envious. The Saint truly knew how to choose!

Xuan Feng couldn’t help but sigh internally.

She then cast another glance at the shriveled Sauce-coated Duck in her own box, hesitating for a moment.

Eventually, Xuan Feng could not resist her yearning for food, confident that with Shopkeeper Chen’s exquisite culinary skills, this issue would be improbable!

Xuan Feng thought to himself, encouraged himself, steeled his heart, and did it!

Because it was Sauce-coated Duck, Xuan Feng put on the disposable gloves Chen Nuo had prepared, which were straightforward and easy to understand their purpose at a glance.

Nuwa actually had them in her packaging too and had seen them, but she knew that eating with them would certainly not look graceful. As a Saint, she could not be so crude.

However, Xuan Feng didn’t care about that at all. She was after all part of the bird-like Phoenix Clan and wasn’t particular about such things.

Grabbing a piece of the Sauce-coated Duck, Xuan Feng tore off a piece with the faint sound of ripping, releasing a wisp of smoky fragrance that wafted around her nose.

This scent was somewhat aged, but far from detracting from the appeal, it added a layer of depth through the passage of time, brightening Xuan Feng’s eyes.

It seemed there would be unexpected delights within this dish!

Slowly, bringing a strip of the dried meat to her lips, she tentatively took a gentle bite. The duck skin was firm yet yielding and crisp.

Like dust, the oil from the duck meat emerged in a trickle amid the grinding of teeth, abrupt yet harmonious.

It was like a gentle breeze blowing softly, disappearing in an instant. Xuan Feng felt delighted, thinking how delicious it was!

Just as she was about to indulge in the joy of the food, she was suddenly overwhelmed by a wave of spiciness that swept through her Mind and Spirit, as if her mouth was ablaze.

The raging inferno felt as though not even her Phoenix Clan’s South Ming Li Fire could compare.

"So spicy, so spicy! So spicy!" Xuan Feng’s expression turned to one of agony, and she couldn’t help but cry out.

This surprised Nuwa, bringing her back from her own delicious reverie.

Looking at Xuan Feng, who looked like she wanted to roll on the ground in discomfort, Nuwa’s eyes flickered with confusion as she took a closer look at the Sauce-coated Duck in Xuan Feng’s meal box.

It’s just a duck, could it really be that spicy?

Xuan Feng was already in tears from the spiciness, thinking if she had known Shopkeeper Chen’s "extremely spicy" could be this intense, she would have never chosen it even if it killed her.

Her tolerance was reaching its limits.

"Feng’er, if you block out your sense of taste, wouldn’t that solve the problem?" Seeing Xuan Feng in such a state, Nuwa felt a bit panicked, wondering why she didn’t think of such a simple solution.

"But, but then I wouldn’t be able to taste the Sauce-coated Duck anymore!" Xuan Feng said with difficulty.

Although the spiciness nearly sent her Divine Soul into disarray, her sense of taste was still acute.

She could still savor the charming flavor of the Sauce-coated Duck; it was just that the spiciness was far too outrageous, going beyond her tolerance threshold.

She couldn’t bear to let it go!

Nuwa: "..."

Still thinking about eating in this state?

"Then drink something," said Nuwa offhandedly.

Yes, something to drink!

Hearing Nuwa’s words, Xuan Feng inwardly agreed, her eyes quickly scanning the table and spotting the Peach Blossom Brew.

Without thinking further, she grabbed a jar and deftly opened it.

"That is..." Nuwa’s complexion changed slightly.

That was alcohol!

But before Nuwa could finish her sentence, Xuan Feng had already lifted the jar to her lips and took a swig. In an instant, Xuan Feng’s pupils dilated.

The slight spiciness of the Peach Blossom Brew clashed with the extreme spiciness of the Sauce-coated Duck, exploding in a moment, sending her into a daze.

Clunk!

The Peach Blossom Brew slipped from Xuan Feng’s grasp, crashing heavily onto the ground. Although the jar was intact, most of the brew inside spilled out in an instant.

Xuan Feng was completely befuddled, incapable of paying attention to anything else.

Seeing this scene, Nuwa’s heart bled, thinking about her alcohol!!

With a gentle and beautiful motion of her delicate hand, the toppled jar on the ground was drawn into Nuwa’s hand.