Chapter 101: Jianzong Cafeteria

When Xu Xing first arrived in the Taixuan Realm, the first human cultivators had already appeared, and their cultivation system had already been developed to the Nascent Soul stage.

But at that time, the realm names still followed the Cang race’s system; it wasn’t until later, after the cultivation system became more refined and the Cang race was defeated, that the current names were adopted.

Several minutes later, Xu Xing and Bie Xuening emerged from the bamboo hut after paying respects to their master.

Every time Xu Xing returned to the sect after traveling, he came here to pay homage to his master, even though the sect had a dedicated Hall of Ancestors for venerating human forebears.

But compared to that place, he preferred this small bamboo grove built by his senior sister.

The two arrived beside the pond, where two bamboo woven reclining chairs sat by the water’s edge.

Though many years had passed, they remained as bright and new as ever.

After sitting down, Bie Xuening looked downward, her gaze seeming to pierce through all barriers and land upon a certain spot.

“Are you planning to take her as your disciple?”

She was referring, of course, to Zhang Yunlu.

A principle-seeker like her—your junior brother certainly wouldn’t just leave her alone.

“I did originally intend to, but after seeing the principle she comprehended, I realized she isn’t suited to become my disciple.”

Bie Xuening said nothing, watching Zhang Yunlu being led toward the cafeteria by Chi Jiuyu for a while longer.

A Qi Refining cultivator naturally couldn’t resist her scrutiny.

“The principle of peril—the meaning of life born from facing death…”

Indeed, it was highly suitable for her to become her disciple.

At their level, master and disciple are more than just a title.

She is the master of the Supreme Killing Sword Dao, ferocious and boundless in cruelty; ordinary people who become her disciples suffer harm due to the spiritual resonance—this is why she has had only Chi Jiuyu as a disciple until now.

But the principle of peril—the meaning of life born from facing death—is perfectly suited.

“We still need to observe.”

Just because she’s suitable doesn’t mean she must be taken as a disciple—her temperament, abilities, and compatibility with her must all be considered.

“Do as you see fit, senior sister,” Xu Xing also said.

Senior sister has her own standards.

Bie Xuening nodded slightly: “After she achieves Foundation Establishment, I will arrange a trial.”

Her Qi Refining cultivation is still too low.

Xu Xing also looked downward.

If she passes senior sister’s trial, then everything will be fine.

At that point, inheriting senior sister’s cold exterior, while Chi Jiuyu inherits her inner nature—would be fitting indeed.

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Jianzong Outer Gate Cafeteria.

A streak of light descended from the sky—a flying magic artifact the size of a small car, its black shell gleaming with metallic luster, its lines sleek like a flying shuttle.

Its surface bore two miniature arrays, combined with its internal upgraded Spirit-Rejection engine, making its flight speed slightly faster than that of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Because the Jianzong Outer Gate was so vast, and some Qi Refining disciples found travel difficult, the sect purchased a batch of shuttle artifacts for their internal transportation.

Vrrrm~ As the metal doors on both sides opened, Zhang Yunlu and Chi Jiuyu stepped down from the shuttle.

“Finally arrived—this thing flies too slowly,” Chi Jiuyu complained.

Since she hadn’t passed the relevant certification, she couldn’t carry passengers while sword-flying, so she had to bring Zhang Yunlu on this instead.

She then pulled out her purple jade token, swiping it against the shuttle’s side.

Beep!

One contribution point was deducted from her account, and the unmanned shuttle closed its doors.

“Please step back three meters!”

After the cold, hollow voice issued its warning, the shuttle stirred up a gust of wind and shot into the sky, vanishing instantly.

“This is the cafeteria…?”

Zhang Yunlu stared at the ‘cafeteria’ before her—spanning at least tens of thousands of square kilometers. Calling it a cafeteria was misleading; it was more like a bustling city.

“How’s that for size? This place was built by leveling four great mountains.”

In the end, Jianzong simply had too many disciples—a normal cafeteria couldn’t possibly accommodate them all.

After the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall calculated the costs, they decided it was better to build an entire city dedicated to gourmet cuisine.

Before the Great Reformation, this place served only Jianzong disciples and visiting disciples from other immortal sects.

But now, except for a few restricted areas, nearly all parts of the Jianzong Outer Gate have been fully opened to the public.

This ‘cafeteria’ not only feeds disciples but also brings the Jianzong a substantial annual income!

Still, that’s not even the best part.

If you rank the seven immortal sects’ cafeterias, Longxiang Qingtian Sect is unquestionably number one—even Chi Jiuyu had to admit that.

Not only is its area larger than Jianzong’s Outer Gate cafeteria, but its food is also superior in taste.

Especially the inner gate cafeteria of Longxiang Qingtian Sect—its chefs are all top-tier Spirit Chefs summoned from across the Central Continent; their skills are so exquisite you’d want to swallow your tongue whole!

“Come on, to celebrate your entry and the official formation of the ‘Future Sect Master Alliance’ team, today I’m treating you—let’s eat something great!”

“Formation?”

“Of course,” Chi Jiuyu said matter-of-factly. “I was alone before, so my application was never approved.”

A team is a team—you can’t have just one person. “...”

As they spoke, the two entered the cafeteria. Jianzong disciples and tourists from all over came and went, the aromas of countless dishes intertwining, stirring hunger.

There were many others like them, walking together.

“The outermost layer is free for Jianzong disciples—as long as you don’t waste food, you can eat as much as you want,” Chi Jiuyu explained.

The cafeteria has three zones.

The outermost zone offers free meals to Jianzong disciples, but the ingredients are low-grade—mostly ordinary food or low-tier spiritual materials.

The second layer uses higher-grade ingredients, providing noticeable benefits to Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.

As for the innermost zone, not only is the flavor exceptional, but the spiritual materials used are of very high grade—generally benefiting even Nascent Soul cultivators.

After explaining all this, the two had reached the second zone, yet they didn’t stop.

“You’ve already comprehended a principle—I suggest you visit the Transmission Hall afterward to learn about Creation Foundation Establishment.”

“Once you’ve successfully established your foundation, go to the Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground to adapt to the starry environment.”

Chi Jiuyu held a skewer of grilled meat, grease dripping from her lips; Zhang Yunlu followed behind, lost in thought.

“Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground?”

“Once we cultivators enter the stars, we can commune with spiritual energy, and our spiritual techniques surge dramatically—so we need to adapt in advance.”

Commune… with spiritual energy? “Why not on the Central Continent?”

“I don’t know.”

Chi Jiuyu shrugged and tossed the bamboo skewer into a nearby trash bin.

She had once asked her master, but her master said her cultivation was too low to worry about such things.

Sigh~ Low realm, no rights.

A cleansing spell erased all grease from her face and hands.

Hmm…

Uncle must’ve brought Little Yunlu back—he won’t just leave her alone.

Whether she can seize this opportunity…

Depends on her.

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