Chapter 454: Fine wine with good food

One wants to order Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, one wants to order a whole roasted cow. Looking at this pair of dog man.......... golden boy and jade girl standing together, Zhao Zhengping and the others suddenly felt that these two guys were very well-matched.

“Rou-mei, look at my Junior Brother and your Junior Sister, are they................”

“Hmm, indeed quite well-matched.”

“Right? Why don’t you play matchmaker? It can be considered as eliminating harm for the people.”

“I will chat with Junior Sister when I have a chance.”

As mealtime arrived, everyone walked into the kitchen excitedly. Xu Jie, Zhong Ling, and the others, although they already had the qualification to order dishes, couldn’t waste the big pot of food.

Everyone still filled a big bowl, and then came to Ye Changqing’s side.

“Hehe, Junior Brother Changqing, Senior Brother is here to order dishes. Just get a Buddha..............”

“Wait a minute.”

“What’s wrong?”

"Order according to the menu."

Before Xu Jie could even finish, the moment he uttered the word "Buddha," Ye Changqing knew exactly what dish he was going to order.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall again? Do you have any idea how much trouble a single Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is?

He tossed the pre-prepared menu in front of Xu Jie, who picked it up and took a look.

"Junior Brother, this is..."

"There are too many people. If I make Buddha Jumps Over the Wall for everyone, I won't be able to finish. Just order from the menu."

There weren't many dishes on the menu—only a dozen or so in total—and they were all simple, easy-to-make home-style dishes.

Hearing Ye Changqing’s words, Xu Jie felt a bit dejected, but he nodded in agreement and ordered a serving of Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce.

Soon, Zhao Zheng and the others stepped up one by one to order, each picking a dish, ensuring a balance of meat and vegetables.

These were all simple home-style dishes, not troublesome at all, and before long, Ye Changqing had finished cooking.

Looking at the large table crowded with dishes, the surrounding disciples were filled with envy.

This was a private kitchen meal; in an instant, the food in their own bowls lost its appeal.

"Um, Senior Brother, can I have a taste?"

A disciple from Divine Sword Peak couldn't help but step forward. Hearing this, Zhao Zheng refused without hesitation.

"No."

"Third Senior Brother, look, you owe me a hundred spirit stones from before, how about..."

"Take them."

"Third Senior Brother, the money for listening to music at the brothel during our last trip to Yiyuan City..."

"When we go back, I'll get a top courtesan for you."

In order to get a taste of the private kitchen food, the disciples brought up all sorts of past favors.

Unfortunately, they were all ruthlessly rejected by Zhao Zheng and the others.

Are you kidding? What kind of favor could compare to this table of food?

Even a female disciple whom Wan Xiang had been pursuing spoke up.

"Senior Brother Wan Xiang, didn't you say before that you wanted to..."

"Drunken talk."

"You said you would wait for me forever."

"You believe drunken talk?"

"Senior Brother, let me have a taste, I..."

"No need."

In the front courtyard, the disciples watched with longing as Zhao Zheng, Xu Jie, and the others gorged themselves. They wanted a bite but had no opportunity, so they secretly vowed to work harder, kill more demonic beasts, and earn a private kitchen meal.

With fine food, how could there not be fine wine? Zhao Zheng took out two jugs of premium liquor.

"Eh, isn't this Master's..."

"Shh, I swiped it quietly while cleaning Master's room yesterday."

Xu Jie recognized the origin of the wine at a glance, and Zhao Zheng quickly signaled him to be quiet.

This was Master’s prized collection, something he usually treasured dearly.

Seeing this, Xu Jie instantly understood Zhao Zheng's meaning and nodded with a smile. Senior Brother was getting better at this; his way of doing things was becoming more open, and the path ahead was widening.

With fine wine and delicious food, everyone ate to their heart's content.

In the backyard, Yu Bo, Lin Hai, and the other ancestors were gathered together; Hong Zun and Qi Xiong also had their own private kitchen meal.

When Ye Changqing made the food for Zhao Zheng and the others, he had simply made an extra portion. Since he was already cooking one, two made no difference.

"Haha, Qingshi, go get my prized wine."

Finally getting to eat a private kitchen meal, Hong Zun was in a good mood and immediately told Qingshi to fetch the wine from his room.

"I'll go."

But before Qingshi could agree, Wang Tieshu had already stood up voluntarily. Truth be told, looks aside, this person was indeed a virtuous wife and mother.

She returned quickly, but her hands were empty. Seeing this, Hong Zun raised an eyebrow.

"Where's the wine?"

"There isn't any."

"Nonsense, I put it in my room."

"There really isn't any. I looked, and there was only this kind."

The prized wine was gone, and while he found plenty of ordinary stuff, what day was it today? Could this grade of wine match the private kitchen meal?

He clearly remembered there were two jars left yesterday.

Just as Hong Zun was suspicious, the sound of Zhao Zheng and the others drinking came from the front courtyard. In an instant, Hong Zun seemed to realize something.

With a flash, he arrived at the front courtyard.

Zhao Zheng and the others were drinking when a faint voice suddenly came from the side.

"Yo, drinking, are we?"

"Yes, drinking."

"Is it good?"

"Are you kidding, this is... hmm???"

They didn't react at first, but halfway through the sentence, Xu Jie and the others turned their heads and saw Hong Zun standing by the table with a gloomy face.

For an old drunkard like him, one sniff was enough to know that Zhao Zheng and the others were drinking his prized wine, aged for many years.

"Ma... Master is here."

"Hehe, just checking to see how you're drinking."

"We... we..."

They opened their mouths but couldn't say a word. Finally, Xu Jie simply picked up the wine jar.

"It's all in the wine."

Then, he downed it in one go. Seeing this, the others followed suit.

"It's all in the food."

Each person picked up a plate and poured it into their mouths.

Seeing this, Hong Zun’s mouth twitched. Without a word, he kicked them one by one, and Zhao Zheng and the others shot into the sky like rockets.

"A bunch of rebellious disciples, you're going to be the death of me!"

Carrying the remaining half-jar of wine, he grumbled as he returned to the backyard. They even dared to steal Master's wine, and they specifically stole the best stuff!

Watching as Xu Jie and the others drank more than half of it, Hong Zun’s heart was bleeding.

A bunch of little brats, do they even know what wine is? Wasting my fine liquor like that.

It’s like feeding peonies to a cow.

Angrily, he poured himself a cup. Qi Xiong pushed his own cup toward Hong Zun, but after waiting for a long time, the old man didn't move.

"What are you staring at? Pour the wine."

"Pour my foot. You guys drink that."

"What did you say? You drink the Sky Brew, and let us drink rotgut?"

"Be grateful you have something to drink. You're picky? I'm almost out of supplies."

Hong Zun said irritably. There was only half a jar left; share it with you? Not a chance.

After finishing, he angrily downed the wine in his cup. The Sky Brew, which should have been mellow and fragrant, tasted like rotgut, burning his throat.

"Damn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get."

The fine wine had lost its flavor. Hong Zun couldn't help but stand up again. Seeing this, Qingshi asked curiously.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to beat those rebellious disciples again. I'm not satisfied."

With that, he vanished. Soon after, screams from Zhao Zheng, Xu Jie, and the others echoed throughout Lingcheng; even Wan Xiang and Shen Xian were not spared.