Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 288: No, I’m Here on Behalf of Her Majesty
"If I’m nimble enough, the emperor might even be more pleased!"
However, he neglected the presence of Xuan Feng by his side.
Xuan Feng frowned.
"I was here first!"
Daring to cut in line!
Gold Star Taibai turned to look at Xuan Feng, only to realize he could not see through her at all.
But he didn’t panic; instead, he clasped his hands in a salute and said with a smile, "This fairy, I am here on the Jade Emperor’s order to deliver meals. Please be accommodating!"
His demeanor was calm, but he pulled rank in his speech, flaunting the tiger’s skin. After all, who in the Three Realms, with the emperor being the ruler of the Heavenly Court, wouldn’t recognize the Jade Emperor’s face, and who would dare not to give it?
Yet, there truly was someone.
Xuan Feng sneered coldly, "You have an imperial order, but I too have an order from Goddess Nuwa, and I am not yielding!"
Upon hearing this, Taibai became solemn.
He spoke earnestly, "If the emperor’s meal is delayed, the consequences will be severe. This is a matter the emperor has emphasized again and again."
As for the imperial order Xuan Feng mentioned, Gold Star Taibai didn’t take it seriously at all.
"Goddess Nuwa, in the Three Realms, how many goddesses can compare to the emperor?"
Xuan Feng rolled her eyes and said softly, "My goddess is Saint Nuwa, are you sure you want to cut in front of me?"
Shit!
Gold Star Taibai’s face turned pale upon hearing that, and he almost fell to the ground.
Goddess Nuwa!!
Gold Star Taibai’s heart leaped to his throat, and his aged face showed a smile uglier than crying: "I wouldn’t dare!"
Hastily but without a mess, Taibai moved behind Xuan Feng, cupping his hands again, "Fairy, please."
"At least you know your place," Xuan Feng huffed lightly.
Turning to Chen Nuo, she reined in her arrogance and smiled, "Please prepare my portion first, Shopkeeper Chen."
"Mm," Chen Nuo responded with a nod, his tone bland.
To him, it was all the same, as the money was already in hand, and the order of service was just fine.
Chen Nuo walked leisurely into the kitchen to start cooking. Since it was just a single roasted lamb leg, the work was relatively simple.
"What was it, if I may ask, is the fairy’s honored name?" Gold Star Taibai hesitated for a moment and finally couldn’t help but ask.
"Xuan Feng."
Her voice carried a chill, clearly still upset about the earlier incident.
"Fairy belongs to the Phoenix Clan?!" Gold Star Taibai was startled internally.
Xuan Feng nodded, her expression growing even more displeased. This old man, babbling non-stop, was annoying!
So that’s it, Gold Star Taibai understood.
Xuan Feng, a two-character name with the character for phoenix at the end—that’s the standard naming convention for the Phoenix Clan!
He remembered that Goddess Nuwa had a phoenix mount, and its name seemed to be Xuan Feng, with the cultivation of a Great Luo!
It wasn’t just the emperor that couldn’t afford to offend Saint Nuwa, he also couldn’t afford to offend the one before him.
"Fairy Xuan Feng must be the one who just flew past this old man in the sky. That speed, truly extraordinary!"
Gold Star Taibai praised heartily and without stinginess.
"Your speed, fairy, is indeed rare in the Three Realms!"
"Who are you?" Hearing this, Xuan Feng turned around, her eyebrows furrowing.
In the sky?
"Are you the one that was climbing up the clouds just now?" Xuan Feng asked doubtfully.
Gold Star Taibai’s mouth twitched.
Climbing the clouds? What the hell?
He might be a bit slower compared to others but wasn’t to the point of climbing the clouds. This was too insulting!
Gold Star Taibai’s face turned somewhat awkward, yet he still ingratiatingly said, "This old man’s speed can’t possibly compare to the Fairy’s, of course."
"That’s a given!" Xuan Feng raised her chin slightly, somewhat proud. If just anyone could surpass their Phoenix Clan’s speed, what would that make them?
However, what truly unsettled her was that she had actually lost to that monkey in the last speed competition!
And it was a complete defeat, a true humiliation!
Thinking about it, Xuan Feng clenched her fists secretly; she knew that under normal circumstances, there was no hope of outspeeding that monkey.
One day, when she had acquired the power of flight from Shopkeeper Chen, she would definitely challenge that monkey to a rematch!
Seeing that the atmosphere had relaxed a little, Gold Star Taibai smiled broadly, "This matter today was just a misunderstanding, Fairy must absolutely not tell Goddess Nuwa, please!"
So that was why!
Xuan Feng was somewhat speechless inside. Just as she was about to reply nonchalantly, she locked eyes with Gold Star Taibai’s aged face.
Immediately she was taken aback, Gold Star Taibai appeared so amiable and approachable. The more Xuan Feng looked at him, the more fondly she felt.
Gold Star Taibai’s passive magical powers had taken effect, this feeling...
This feeling... was like looking at a father!
"I wonder, could the Fairy agree to this old man’s request?" Seeing that Yifeng had not responded, Taibai was not very reassured and asked again.
Startled back to her senses by his words, Xuan Feng subconsciously agreed, "Alright, alright."
Looking away slightly baffled, Xuan Feng wondered what had just come over her – such an absurd thought!
"Thank you, Fairy." Having received an answer, Gold Star Taibai finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Who knew the Saint held Chaos Residence’s dishes in such high regard." Gold Star Taibai commented with some novelty.
Originally, Xuan Feng wasn’t very keen to engage, but due to Gold Star Taibai’s passive magical powers, her perception of Taibai had greatly improved.
Nodding, she responded, "Indeed."
"The food that Shopkeeper Chen prepares is unparalleled in the world, and Goddess Nuwa is extremely fond of it."
"Is the Fairy only delivering food for the Goddess? Didn’t you order anything for yourself?" Gold Star Taibai asked offhandedly, his heart couldn’t help but feel a shared sense of commiseration.
We’re both poor souls who can only run errands and can’t afford to eat here!
"I did order," Xuan Feng shrugged, "I got lamb leg, Peach Blossom Brew, and Flat Peach juice."
My goodness!
Gold Star Taibai was stunned, buying so much all at once; she truly was someone close to Goddess Nuwa. How wealthy she must be! Gold Star Taibai felt an intense envy in his heart.
"And you, why didn’t you order some?" Xuan Feng asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Oh, you know, I’m just not feeling hungry today."
Gold Star Taibai gave a forced laugh, making up a rather far-fetched excuse.
A while later, Chen Nuo had already finished roasting the lamb legs, had them packaged, and added two cups of Flat Peach juice.
Chen Nuo came out, his mind gave a command, and five jars of Peach Blossom Brew flew out from the counter, all neatly packed in a bag.
"Here you go, two lamb legs, two cups of Flat Peach juice, and five jars of Peach Blossom Brew, all packed up," Chen Nuo handed the full package to Xuan Feng.
"Thanks, Shopkeeper Chen!" Xuan Feng accepted with a grin, "Then I’ll be off first!"
Xuan Feng took the package, waved to Chen Nuo, and thought that she had already come much later than usual, Goddess Nuwa must be getting impatient; it would be best to return quickly.
"Alright," Chen Nuo nodded. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶
After seeing off Xuan Feng, Chen Nuo glanced sideways and noticed the somewhat absent-minded Gold Star Taibai.
"What’s up?" Chen Nuo asked indifferently.
Hearing Chen Nuo’s words, Gold Star Taibai finally snapped back to reality, still looking a bit dispirited. He opened his mouth, hesitating for a moment.
Then, Gold Star Taibai asked with some doubt, "Shopkeeper Chen, what exactly is Fairy Xuan Feng’s way of paying?"
Being able to buy so much food all at once, her payment method must be very cheap, right?
"Seems like it’s Vital Blood," Chen Nuo said casually.
Vital... Vital Blood?! Taibai was dumbfounded and quickly objected, "If it’s Vital Blood, how could she buy three different dishes all at once and still be in such good shape?"
Chen Nuo shrugged, unconcerned, "Saint Nuwa paid for it, I suppose. Isn’t it just a matter of having as much as you want of that stuff?"
