Chapter 20: Old Qian Doubting His Life

Suddenly having so many new faces, the veteran disciples were all cursing in their hearts.

They had been hiding it all along, wasn't it precisely because they were worried about this situation?

Although they knew there would be a day when it couldn't be hidden, they didn't expect this day to come so quickly.

Look, there are almost two hundred people now; damn it, that means eating fewer bowls of rice.

"Hey, how did you guys find this place?"

Curious about how these guys found the kitchen, someone asked. Regarding this, the new disciples didn't hide it and said bluntly:

"We followed you."

"Holy crap, you were stalking me?"

"Who told you to be so sneaky all day long? And every time it's mealtime, it's the same; it's hard not to be suspicious."

Good grief, what they said left him speechless. It turned out he was just too obvious.

But thinking of Junior Brother Ye Changqing's craftsmanship, he just couldn't stay calm.

And right now, since they were already here, saying anything was useless. Instead, the new disciples were curious.

"You guys are so excited every day, just to come to the kitchen for a meal?"

"Didn't people used to say that the food in the kitchen wasn't even fit for dogs?"

Since it couldn't be hidden, they might as well be generous. Hearing this, the veteran disciples boasted smugly:

"You don't know a damn thing. Junior Brother Ye Changqing's craftsmanship is simply unique in the world. That taste... forget it, you wouldn't understand. If you're lucky enough to grab some later, you'll understand once you taste it yourself."

This made the numerous new disciples extremely curious. Is it really that delicious? It sounds like eating an immortal pill.

For a time, the numerous new disciples became even more expectant; after all, this fragrance was truly fragrant.

Just as the numerous disciples were patiently queuing, in the distance, Deacon Qian Youcai, with his potbelly, walked over unhurriedly.

He had intended to come to the kitchen to take a look today, but he didn't expect that he was still several dozen meters away from the kitchen and already saw a line of disciples waiting here.

Are these all here to eat at the kitchen?

Seeing this, Qian Youcai was stunned. In the morning, Ye Changqing said there were many people at the kitchen lately, and he didn't quite believe it, but now it seemed this was more than just "many people"—they were queuing all the way outside.

And what were these disciples saying? That kid Ye Changqing's craftsmanship is unique in the world?

I'm afraid there's something wrong somewhere. Qian Youcai had naturally eaten Ye Changqing's food before, and it definitely had nothing to do with being delicious.

"This kid..."

With a laugh and a curse, Qian Youcai continued to walk toward the courtyard. Whether it was true or not, wouldn't he know after tasting it?

But just after taking two steps, several miscellaneous disciples spoke up.

"Deacon Qian, you have to queue to eat at the kitchen."

"That's right, it's the rule."

If it were before, they might not have spoken up directly, but now, even the Peak Master was queuing obediently; did you, a mere outer sect deacon, want to cut in line?

Hearing this, Qian Youcai was stunned and was almost laughed to anger.

"A bunch of little brats, I am an outer sect deacon in charge of the kitchen, and I have to queue too?"

"When you come, it's to eat; when I come, it's called an inspection, understand?"

As he spoke, Qian Youcai continued to walk forward, but just after taking a few steps, Xu Jie blocked his path and said expressionlessly:

"Although Deacon Qian is in charge of the kitchen, it is mealtime now. If Deacon Qian is not eating, then naturally you don't need to queue, but if you want to eat, you must follow the rules."

Seeing Xu Jie, Qian Youcai was shocked.

"Personal Disciple Xu?"

Are my eyes playing tricks on me? How could I see a personal disciple here?

This shouldn't be right. How could this high-and-mighty personal disciple come all the way to this kitchen at the foot of the mountain?

Even if he wanted to satisfy his cravings, with his status as a personal disciple, he wouldn't come here, would he? And queue with a bunch of miscellaneous disciples?

Seeing Qian Youcai stunned, Xu Jie felt balanced.

Hmph, I, a personal disciple, am queuing obediently here, and you, an outer sect deacon, want to cut in line? What are you thinking?

"So, Deacon Qian, are you not going to queue yet?"

Hearing this, Qian Youcai came back to his senses and then nodded repeatedly with a smile.

"Queue, I'll queue, I'll queue right now."

He obediently went to the end of the line to start queuing, and then, as a shout of "It's time to eat" came from the courtyard, the line began to move forward slowly.

The disciples in the front had already served their food, and seeing that there were two dishes today, they were all incredibly excited.

"Holy crap, it's like New Year's today; there are actually two dishes."

"And one is a new dish, good, good, good, it wasn't in vain that I waited so long."

"What the hell are you babbling about? Serve faster."

The people in front were excited, while those in the back kept urging. Ye Changqing sat in front of the kitchen door, holding a large tea mug, smiling as he watched everyone serving their food.

The veteran disciples were almost all in the front, and they were already very familiar with the rules of serving food. When it slowly reached the new disciples, Ye Changqing had to speak up to remind them.

"Serve your own food, don't waste it."

"Those in front, leave after you've served, don't block the people behind."

Under the direction of Ye Changqing and the veteran disciples, the new disciples also served their food one after another.

Before, they could smell the fragrance, but now, holding a large bowl of rice in their own hands, the new disciples seemed to finally understand why those veteran disciples were so crazy.

One bite, and the taste was simply overbearing to the extreme, making one unable to stop.

"Delicious."

"I feel like what I ate before was pig swill."

Having never tasted such delicious food, the numerous new disciples ate with such emotion and satisfaction.

Of course, there were also people who cursed at their companions beside them.