Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 692 - 691: Food Can Make One Forget All Troubles
Chen Nuo turned his head and looked at the distance that was merely five or six meters between him and them, "Do you really think I wouldn’t be able to hear what you were discussing over there?"
Tian Peng paused, then realized and scratched his head with a smile, "Heh heh, I was just thinking about discussing this matter with you properly."
"You’ve discussed for so long and still haven’t come to a conclusion?" Chen Nuo smiled, "That’s all the ability you have."
In truth, they had already arrived at an answer in their hearts, but none dared to believe it, they just needed a definitive response. With Chen Nuo saying this, it was as if he was stamping approval on their answer.
Tian Peng and Sha Wujing had a somewhat better reaction, differing from Little White Dragon in that Chen Nuo had already told them the reasons they were banished to the mortal realm; they just didn’t know that there were so many entanglements involved.
But for Little White Dragon, it was not something he could easily accept.
His original complexion was pale from hunger, his lips chapped and darkened, but upon hearing this news, his face turned even several shades paler instantly.
What caused him distress was not this matter, it was the Jade Emperor’s premeditation, which even involved his father.
Back when the Bright Pearl was destroyed, his father, the king, had been furiously enraged.
Although he didn’t know exactly what had happened, he had always felt in his heart that he truly had made a mistake, and that the entire Dragon Clan might be implicated because of his error.
When he was taken to the Jade Emperor, he readily admitted his mistake; he didn’t want the entire Dragon Clan to suffer because of him, or he would regret it for the rest of his life and be blamed by the entire Dragon Clan.
"So, you’re saying this matter wasn’t a coincidence?" Little White Dragon stood up, feeling wounded and wanted to confront someone, but he was powerless to go anywhere now.
To seek out his father might result in being taken before the Jade Emperor like before, and he might even face severe punishment.
To look for the Jade Emperor, when this whole thing was orchestrated by the Jade Emperor himself, would be like walking into a trap.
To find Bodhisattva Guanyin, Little White Dragon paused; although Guanyin was the only one who had helped him from beginning to end, who could guarantee that Bodhisattva Guanyin wasn’t an accomplice in this?
"Coincidence or not, I think you already have the answer in your heart," Chen Nuo said, "Moreover, there are two others present who have had similar experiences; I won’t explain further about the truth or falsehood."
The meat had finished roasting, and Chen Nuo took the knife in his hand and cut several pieces of meat, then passed them to Sun Wukong.
Sun Wukong took over the knife, following Chen Nuo’s method, and began slicing it up.
Although Little White Dragon’s stomach was empty, he now had no more attention to spare for the meat, his mind was entirely filled with other matters.
Although Chen Nuo hadn’t explained anything outright with his previous words, every sentence was an explanation.
The evidence was already clear, and Little White Dragon could hardly disbelieve it even if he wanted to. Just a moment ago, he was thinking about whether to run away, but where could he flee to?
"I know your mind is in chaos right now; if you can’t figure it out, then stop thinking about it," Chen Nuo said as he turned and took the grilled meat that Sun Wukong had already cut, added some seasoning, and placed it in front of Little White Dragon.
Little White Dragon had just been preoccupied with other matters but as Chen Nuo served the meal in front of him, the emotions that were almost bursting forth suddenly vanished, and his focus shifted back to the meal before him. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
The top was covered with roasted meat, browned and fragrantly sizzling, its aroma hitting him straight in the forehead.
It wasn’t just barbecue; there were also finely cut cucumber strips, presumably to cut through the greasiness. Covered by the hot roasted meat, the fresh scent emerged distinctively from the barbecue aroma, and even without eating, it seemed to have dispelled the richness of the meat.
"What is this?" Although extremely hungry, Chen Nuo was not in the deserted Eagle Sorrow Stream but in Chaos Residence, surrounded by many people. Little White Dragon’s remaining bit of self-restraint stopped him from picking up the bowl and gobbling down the food.
"Barbecue mixed rice," Chen Nuo said, "You’ve been hungry for a long time, right? This is the best thing to fill you up."
Both the meat and rice were especially filling on their own. Putting them together was, of course, even more satisfying. For someone like Little White Dragon, who had been hungry for years, nothing could be better than a big serving of barbecue mixed rice.
He had been hungry for several years; at this moment, no matter what kind of exquisite delicacy was made, it wouldn’t be as substantial as a large portion of barbecue mixed rice.
Chen Nuo hadn’t gone to the trouble of making anything else, because Little White Dragon wouldn’t be able to taste much anyway, gobbling it down without really savoring any flavors.
In front of Little White Dragon now, whether it was Buddha Jumps Over the Wall or a roasted chicken leg, there was no difference. Making those would be a waste of effort, whereas the barbecue mixed rice was delicious, satisfying, and, above all, quick and easy to make, making it the ideal food.
After hearing Chen Nuo’s words, Little White Dragon picked up his chopsticks and crammed a large bite of meat into his mouth.
"You’re supposed to mix the rice..." Chen Nuo hadn’t finished explaining how to eat the rice when Little White Dragon was already chowing down voraciously. It seemed his previous question had been the last remnant of his rationality.
For someone as famished as Little White Dragon, this meal was delicious. For Tian Peng and Sha Wujing, who were still watching, it was mouthwatering, especially with a competitive eater feasting before them, making them even hungrier.
Watching Little White Dragon gobble up his food, Tian Peng swallowed his saliva several times and eventually couldn’t resist asking, "Shopkeeper, can we also get a serving of that barbecue mixed rice?"
Sha Wujing also couldn’t hold back. Little White Dragon’s eating was too appetizing. Although he wasn’t hungry initially, he couldn’t withstand the tempting sight across from him, and thus nodded along with Tian Peng’s request.
Originally, this type of barbecue was cooked with raw meat strung on a huge skewer. Since it required such preparation, making just a single portion wasn’t feasible, and there were many more to come. Chen Nuo glanced at his two disciples, their eyes gleaming with anticipation, and chuckled lightly, "Sure, the old rules apply."
"Awesome!" Tian Peng cheered and ran toward the stove area, "Shopkeeper, once I strike it rich, I’ll definitely repay you double."
"There’s no need for double," Chen Nuo responded with a smile, "If you could just pay in full once, I think that would be better than doubling what you owe."
Tian Peng’s eyes were on the food, not pondering too much, "Understood, Shopkeeper. I’ll pay it all off when I return next time; a promise made must be a promise kept!"
Sun Wukong grabbed a knife and started to cut meat, sneering at Tian Peng’s starving-ghost expression, "So pathetic."
Tian Peng chuckled, "Can’t help it, can I? If the Shopkeeper’s cooking is too delicious, then even as a starving ghost, it’s worth it."
"Is that so?" Chen Nuo had reached the door, but hearing Tian Peng’s words, he immediately turned to look at him.
Tian Peng paused, feeling a chill down his spine. He gave a dry laugh, "I’m just praising your cooking, exaggerating a bit, that’s all."
"Eat properly. Wukong, remember to tally the bill," Chen Nuo said to Sun Wukong, "I’ll go attend to the other customers outside."
"Alright, Master, no worries, I’ve got the bill in mind," Sun Wukong replied.
