Chapter 528

Having a Ninth-Rank Artifact Refiner craft furniture is indeed overkill, like using a butcher's knife to kill a chicken.

So, within his ability, Ye Zhangqing still wishes to give Chen Bing some compensation, including Zhāng Tiānzhèn, Mu You, and them likewise.

People, after all, need to understand worldly affairs.

So after exchanging pleasantries, when Chen Bing was about to leave, Ye Zhangqing also gave him a basket of buns to take back for his sister-in-law to try as well.

This made Chen Bing overjoyed, and he repeatedly patted his chest in assurance.

"Brother Ye, rest assured, I'll take care of your furniture matter; I'll definitely arrange it properly."

"Then I'll trouble you, Elder Chen."

"You're being too formal; we're brothers, no need to say such things."

"Yes, yes, then take care, Peak Master Chen."

"Good."

Even the way of address has changed; after seeing Chen Bing off, the Canteen is now finished and can be officially put into use tomorrow.

Ye Zhangqing silently reckoned: the Dao Yi Sect's thirty-six peaks total less than five hundred thousand people; tomorrow the Canteen opens for the first time, why not make it a grand opening?

He told Yu Mo and a few others about the idea; as for that, Yu Mo and the others had no objection.

Afterwards, the group got busy; in the evening, Bai Hua Xianzi also came to help, as did Qi Xiong, Hong Zun, and the others.

Upon learning that Ye Zhangqing planned to feed the entire sect tomorrow, with no need to compete for spots, as a celebration of the Canteen's establishment, Qi Xiong and the others were wholeheartedly in agreement.

As for the news spreading afterward, the many disciples became utterly frenzied.

That night, Yuzhu Feng transported the ingredients in batches to the Canteen; currently, all of the Dao Yi Sect's breeding affairs have been handed over to Yuzhu Feng.

And what Ye Zhangqing is currently in contact with the most is also Yuzhu Feng.

One could even say that the Canteen is currently overseen by Yuzhu Feng, after all, they manage the ingredients.

"Elder Ye, the things you requested have all been delivered."

"Mm, thanks for your hard work; have something to eat before you leave, I've cooked noodles for you."

"How could I be so embarrassed?"

Upon hearing there was also a late-night snack, the Yuzhu Feng disciples' eyes lit up; while saying they felt embarrassed, they nevertheless quickly lifted their bowls and started eating.

Watching these disciples wolf down their food, Ye Zhangqing smiled and then went to handle the ingredients.

"Let's make some fish-flavored shredded pork, then some scrambled egg with beef................."

The dishes weren't complicated, just some home-style cooking; Zhu Wu, standing nearby, heard Ye Zhangqing mutter to himself and bluntly asked.

"Shīzūn, do we not need to prepare fish for the fish-flavored shredded pork?"

"Huh???"

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing turned his head to glance at him, seeing that he was indeed sincerely inquiring, he replied helplessly.

"There's no fish in fish-flavored shredded pork."

"Then why is it called fish-flavored shredded pork?"

"Because that's just what it's called."

"Since there's no fish, it shouldn't be called fish-flavored shredded pork."

Never expecting that one day he himself would be asked such a question, Ye Zhangqing forcibly held back his explanation.

"The so-called 'fish fragrance' in this dish refers not to the ingredients but to the cooking method; it's shredded pork made using the technique used to prepare fish."

I thought that would make it clear for Zhu Wu, but he merely let out an 'oh', fell silent for a moment, then said again.

"Oh, so it still doesn't have fish, then."

"I fucking..........."

He felt like kicking Zhu Wu, but seeing his earnest expression, Ye Zhangqing restrained himself and merely asked softly.

"By the way, I still don't know how you died back then—were you killed by someone?"

Ye Zhangqing himself didn't know either; hearing this, Zhu Wu didn't hide anything, scratched the back of his head, and gave a simple smile.

"Hehe, it's not exactly being killed by someone; it was just that a strong expert casually killed me back then."

"Huh? No grudge, no enmity?"

"I didn't even know him before, so there shouldn't be any grudge."

"Then why did that person kill you?"

"He doesn't seem to be from Dongzhou; he once came to the disciple's tavern for a meal, saying that my stir-fried spirit pepper meat wasn't authentic and should have the pepper fried first."

"He doesn't understand anything; surely you should fry the meat first—how could you fry the pepper first? The disciple got into an argument with him, and then.................."

Hearing Zhu Wu's explanation, Ye Zhangqing gave him a strange look, and after a while finally spoke.

"Zhu Wu."

"Disciple is here."

"You, dying without resentment."

Having said that, he turned and left, leaving Zhu Wu alone standing there, full of doubt.

"Shīzūn, what does this mean?"

Preparations were quick; by the next meal time, all disciples, Stewards, and Elders in the Sect had arrived.

Today there's no need to scramble for seats; those who still haven't tasted Ye Zhangqing's food are even more eagerly looking forward to it, excited beyond measure.

"Finally we can eat; Elder Ye is truly good."

"Yeah, I heard it was Elder Ye's own decision; on the Canteen's opening day, he let everyone sample the flavor."

"Elder Ye is mighty."

"Elder Ye is mighty."

"Elder Ye, I like you."

Yè Chánglǎo, I want to give birth to a monkey for you.

The disciples shouted spontaneously, and even some female disciples openly expressed their affection.

Just as the words fell, a terrifying saint's aura surged up from the canteen.

You're asking for death, be careful the Bai Hua Peak Master will kill you.

Exactly, you don't know that Yè Chánglǎo is the Bai Hua Peak Master's Dao companion.

This aura was none other than Bai Hua Xianzi; not only her, but Liu Shuang, Lu Youyou, and Wang Yao standing ahead in the crowd also had icy expressions.

Liu Shuang coldly asked the two women.

Have you all seen clearly who it is?

Noted.

Hmm, we'll act tonight.

Okay, senior sister.

The canteen is huge, far surpassing the previous Dao Yi Sect's lodging, located midway up Zhu Feng.

The disciples lined up one after another to get their meals, and some were quite orderly.

After a night of work, Ye Zhangqing sat on the Tǎng yǐ in the back courtyard, eyes closed, enjoying Bai Hua Xianzi's massage.

Preparing food for the entire Sect at once is indeed exhausting, but fortunately it's only this once; otherwise I probably couldn't bear it.

But just as Ye Zhangqing rested with closed eyes, his Línglì suddenly became violent, and then he naturally broke through.

Originally at the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm, he directly broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Bai Hua Xianzi, Qi Xiong, Yu Mo, and the others beside him were all stunned by this scene.

Despite their experience, they all wore looks of having seen a ghost.

My goodness, did he just break through?

"Should.......... should be, right..........."

It seems to be a major realm breakthrough.

I really must have seen a ghost—just fell asleep and broke through?

Could this kid be the Son of Heavenly Dao? He doesn't even have a bottleneck?

I don't know.

I'm telling you, kid, take it easy—a major realm breakthrough is no child's play; one slip could even damage your foundation.

Qi Xiong and Hong Zun had never seen such a casual breakthrough before.

Even Bai Hua Xianzi hurriedly checked Ye Zhangqing's body, but the more she examined, the worse her expression became—just broke through?