Chapter 397: Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan

God came to a barren planet and began a new chapter of creation.

"Let there be light." And light and darkness were separated; light was called day, and darkness was called night.

"Let there be an expanse between the waters to separate them." The expanse appeared and was called heaven.

"Let the waters under the sky be gathered into one place, and let dry land appear." The waters and dry land were separated; God called the dry land continent, and the gathered waters he called ocean.

God further commanded that the earth produce grass, all kinds of vegetation bearing seed, and fruit trees yielding fruit.

This barren planet was transformed into a vibrant scene today because its Creator intended to have a picnic.

Sprinkle with cumin, chili, Weigong-brand spice powder, and scallion greens—the kid next door was crying from hunger. The barbecue master, Master Xiao, said this.

"Who's the barbecue master?!" Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan shouted while maintaining his Strange Fire, turning his head: "We're out of soy sauce—go buy a few barrels quickly! This thing is way too big!"

Aside from Weigong Shilang, who was preparing side dishes, everyone else sat on the grass, each occupied with their own tasks to pass the time.

The sky was clear, the air fresh, the sun bright; families gathered, playing Mahjong and Texas Hold'em.

"Three with one." Su Lin laid down his cards, stood up, and solemnly raised his hand to declare: "Let there be soy sauce."

"Enough already," Yi Leina hugged the squirming, eyes-glazing-over Xiao Nannan, her forehead lined with black veins: "This adorable child's faith is about to collapse."

In a certain sense, since the parallel world seal of the solar system was fully lifted and merged with parallel universes of differing possibilities, Earth's many mysteries began ascending gradually from 2004 as the turning point.

Considering the child who had acquired a human body was still developing—and also one of his avatars—Su Lin issued a divine decree ordering the child to come eat properly and grow stronger.

"The dignity of a deity must always be maintained; when wielding authority, think grandly," Kleen nodded, using his authority to deceive historical projections, exploiting the loophole between truth and falsehood to turn his recently stolen Häagen-Dazs into reality.

You alone have no right to say such things, Fool Lord—you only maintain dignity during meetings.

"I'm not the same as that old God; I really can't help it," Su Lin sighed, looking at Weigong Shilang: "Go make a wish to the Holy Grail—ask for some soy sauce."

Weigong Shilang: "."

Is the Holy Grail meant for this? Isn't this the same as you creating it directly?

Yet Su Lin was not only his superior but also became the God of his own universe.

"I have some sauce here—see if you can use it," Shi Hao shifted his gaze away from Perfect World, pulled out his personal supplies, and said: "Tell me if you need anything else."

As a cultivator renowned for wilderness survival, Shi Hao's cooking skills were top-tier, thanks to the selfless aid of numerous extraterrestrial and non-human cultivators.

Of course, right now he was scanning the book's contents with his spiritual sense, but the more he read, the stranger his expression grew—he had no desire to act, only to speak.

"You've been a huge help," Weigong Shilang couldn't imagine himself begging Dada Liya for several barrels of soy sauce.

The number of people present gradually increased; fat dripped, fragrance curled in the air; the golden crane's skin was already golden, and under the flame's heat, a faint brown hue spread over it, like a golden sun wearing a thin black veil.

"Family members, please pull the Knight King and Luffy apart a bit," Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan said: "They've been staring at this side—I'm under a lot of pressure."

"Speaking of family, I haven't met your sisters-in-law yet," Ye Fan walked over holding Xiao Nannan: "Young Yan, hoarding food isn't nice."

"." Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan turned his head, pretending not to hear.

"How's Xiao Xiao? She's almost one year old, right?" Su Lin appeared beside them, eyes gleaming with unknown light.

"." Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan's spine stiffened, then he fixed his gaze on the golden crane before him: "Yeah, another ten minutes should do it—then I'll brush on some honey."

"Alright, stop teasing my disciple," the spirit form of the White Zunzhe appeared beside him; compared to before, his form was now incredibly solid, nearly indistinguishable from a mortal:

"My disciple has a thin skin—look, he can't even control his fire properly."

It seemed the White Zunzhe intended to rescue Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan from embarrassment; after all, he was his own direct disciple, and he didn't want Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan to feel too awkward.

Su Lin clapped his hands and said: "By the way, I once rewound time—about why we founded Tianyi Sect—that night..."

"Useless fellow, just a little teasing and you can't control your flame?" The White Zunzhe tapped Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan's head:

"Fine before, but now your flame's fluctuating even more—you won't even be able to refine pills, let alone roast meat without burning it!"

"Looks like your mental discipline still isn't enough, sigh..."

"Everyone, as friends, please help train him more."

The White Zunzhe sighed and his figure vanished.

"Old man?!"

Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan froze, staring at the crowd gathering around him; apart from those eager for food, the rest clearly had their curiosity piqued by Su Lin and Ye Fan.

"How dare you slander my reputation!" Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan grew restless: "I haven't done anything!"

"Did I say what it was about?" Su Lin asked, puzzled:

"Do what? I don't understand—I'm single."

"You're blushing, Mr. Xiao—please control yourself."

Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan's eyes went distant, then his entire aura suddenly calmed, sinking into a state of neither sorrow nor joy—as if no emotion could sway his thoughts, his aura ready to merge with heaven and earth.

At the brink of despair, he finally remembered he had once trained a technique—"Gu Tianwang."

"He just attained sudden enlightenment?" Su Lin found it ridiculous: "The protagonist's enlightenment potential really is strong."

Ye Fan shook his head and walked aside: "Boring."

"Pity," Su Lin immediately grabbed the newly arrived Dragon Baby, hugging and squeezing it:

"I was thinking of forming a pilgrimage team for Tianyi Sect—asked if he'd be interested in letting Xiao Xiao come to learn cultivation."

"Isn't this sect only got Emperor Yufeng as the senior disciple?" Lu Mingfei asked, confused; he stepped out from the gate holding Hui Liyi's hand, having just arrived.

Emperor Yufeng perked up his ears, turned his gaze toward them, utterly baffled.

"Song Shuhang sent Congniang over yesterday as the second senior sister," Su Lin waved to Song Shuhang, took the enlightenment stone he pulled from his pocket, and said:

"Congniang is now Tianyi Sect's second disciple. All elders, come meet your new disciple—she's the future Heavenly Dao."

"Congniang, remember what I told you?"

The green onion rooted in the enlightenment stone trembled, then transformed into human form beside them; under the gaze of numerous powerful auras, she looked ready to cry, bowing deeply:

"Everyone... Teacher, hello... I'm little spirit Congniang."

"I will restore the sect's glory—Congniang will not shirk! Waaah..." ┭┮﹏┭┮

She finished and reverted to her original form, flying into Song Shuhang's pocket.

"Brother Su, are you thinking of founding your own sect?" asked Han Li.

"Not quite. I just got excited seeing something worth teaching—if done well, it might take only five hundred Song years to become the Dao again," said Su Lin with a smile.

"After all, he is a reincarnation of the Dao."

Kleine said without expression: "You know the condition is that it must be taught well, not ruined."

Just as Kleine spoke, Su Lin's lips curled into a clear smile, and he let out a barely audible chuckle.

Instantly, all of the Tianyi Sect's contract partners—except Zhongli—felt something was amiss, including Ye Fan.

"Then it'll depend on all you elders—surely you can spare some time each day to teach Congniang?" said Su Lin.

You, Emperor Yufeng, have excuses to avoid it—he's stronger than all of you, and he learns whatever you teach instantly.

But Congniang is different. Before obtaining the Nine-Reincarnation Phoenix Blade, she's just an ordinary, yet slightly unusual, second-rank minor demon.

"You bastard," said Ye Fan, speechless.

So he took her on just to give them something to do?!

Han Li fell silent for a moment, then exchanged a glance with Zhongli, whose lips still curled in a smile, and sighed helplessly.

"Isn't that impressive?" Meng Qi chuckled beside him.

"Such extraordinary talent, combined with such elite instructors—surely the future is bright."

"If you don't mind, this Daoist would like to join your sect as a teacher."

Su Lin's eyelid twitched. He looked at Meng Qi and saw the man wasn't joking.

"Do as you please," said Su Lin.

"Will I be able to walk across the myriad worlds with impunity now?" Emperor Yufeng's face suddenly lit up—but then he remembered the contract he signed upon joining, and his joy turned to sorrow:

"No! Don't bring anyone else!"

Other sects have masters defend their disciples—but this sect? None of its entry terms are things a normal person should do!

Too bad his protest was ignored; over there, Su Lin was already discussing sending him to Meng Qi's world for a while.

"Look, Emperor Yufeng is even crying with joy," said Su Lin, extending his hand to Meng Qi: "Welcome, Elder Meng."

Kleine crouched near the grill, sliced off a piece of meat from the wing, and put it in his mouth: "I'm waiting online for a Dragon-Ascended Heaven-ordained hero to overthrow your lot."

"That would be interesting."

"Hmm, it's well done. Ready to eat."

Su Lin: "Su Tuoni, Ge Xiaolun, you two want some grilled meat? Consider it my welcome party for the new group member."

Su Lin: 【Image】

Su Lin: "Immortal beast bloodline—eat one bite and extend your lifespan."

Ye Fan: "Please note 'former' administrator. Thanks."

Ge Xiaolun: "You guys, did your previous livestreams not use any effects?!"

Kleine: "Of course we used effects—but not the kind you think."

Ge Xiaolun: "Then what kind?! Holy shit—forget it, Immortal Lords, hold on, I'm skipping class!"

Zhang Chuang: "Bro, isn't your persona the same as mine?"

Li Huowang: "What do you mean, Brother Chuang?"

Zhang Chuang: "Nothing. By the way, can Mr. Stark come? Will the Supreme Sorcerer Gu Yi notice him?"

Messages kept coming in the group. After sending his message, Ge Xiaolun didn't wait for replies—he stood up and told the blue-skinned lecturer at the podium: "Teacher Liu! I've got a stomachache!"

"Hmm, go," said Teacher Liu, waving a hand, his voice weary but mature: "Next time, just go without reporting."

Watching Ge Xiaolun sprint out of the lecture hall, Cheng Yaowen stood slightly and leaned close to Zhao Xin's ear:

"He's probably obsessed after watching that video you shared last night. I thought—he just went to the bathroom in the dorm before class, right?"

"Obsessed? Obsessed with what?" Zhao Xin said. "I shared 'Animal World' last night."

"Ah, you didn't tell me earlier!" Cheng Yaowen froze in place: "I downloaded it on my phone when I left!"

"What did you think it was?" Zhao Xin asked.

Bang! A piece of chalk hit Cheng Yaowen's head.

"Both of you—stand up. Go stand in the back as punishment."

In another universe's New York, Stark Industries Tower.

On the top floor, walls lined entirely with giant glass offered a 360-degree view of the city.

"Immortal beast? Grilled meat?" Tony Stark stared at the interdimensional talisman being scanned by JARVIS:

"Okay, these gods and immortals from who-knows-where are truly surprising—eating grilled meat extends your lifespan."

"The billionaires who spend millions every year on health management would probably sell everything to buy a single bite. Compared to that, the money I spent today lunch was wasted on dog shit."

"JARVIS, results."

Sir, with all due respect, according to the scan, the device detected nothing at all.

"What!" Tony Stark stared blankly for several seconds, gazing at the interdimensional talisman in silence.

Moments later, Tony Stark opened the scanner and removed the talisman. He glanced at the movie playing on his screen: "To be honest, this actor looks a lot like me—the director has good taste."

"Alright… Gu Yi's magic suggests my world has more strange things than just aliens. JARVIS, I'm going out. Sometimes risky investments bring higher returns, don't you agree?"

Sir, would you like me to schedule a psychologist for you?

"Don't do anything unnecessary. I feel great."

Yes, your mental fluctuations are in an excited state—five percent higher than when you hosted a party with last year's Playboy cover model.

"Okay, that means I've never felt better."

Tony Stark held up the interdimensional talisman. Following the instructions, a blue portal appeared before him.

Sir, I must apologize—I no longer need to notify Ms. Pepper.

I didn't give you access so you could stab me in the back at a critical moment.

Tony Stark had just stepped one foot in when he rushed back out—"Wait, I need to bring a suit of armor!"

Proper preparation never hurts.

Fifteen minutes later.

"I really shouldn't have worn this suit—hey, kids, have you had your fill yet?" Tony Stark opened his helmet, his expression troubled:

"Should I take it off first? Good lord, this smell is incredible."

It turned out this was indeed another world—at least not the Earth he knew. JARVIS's backup module had activated and initiated biological recognition.

Although many things were different, no harmful substances were detected in the air.

"Sorry, Mr. Stark, but Hui Liyi only left the house because she heard Iron Man was coming. My girlfriend and I have never seen you in person wearing this suit." Lu Mingfei pulled out his phone, bringing Hui Liyi to stand beside Iron Man's right hand, giving a peace sign:

"Cheese!"

Tony Stark was forced to put on a practiced smile—this at least meant his movies still did well? At least blockbuster level.

He stared at the roasted poultry on the giant porcelain platter; since arriving here, the scent had been like magic, constantly striking his nerves and stirring primal instincts.

Now that his guard was somewhat lowered, what he cared about most was when dinner would start. The man standing before the roast, holding a cross and looking more like a priest than any priest, must be Su Tuoni. "Dude, you believe in Christ too? Good lord, you're not gonna say a prayer before eating, are you?"

"Today we gather here to honor the leader of Xiandiande Sect. His sacrifice deserves a full half-day barbecue party for the entire chat group." Su Tuoni finished, making the sign of the cross over his chest:

"Though you carried boundless sins, they are now erased."

"Liu Li Ge, did you bury the Nascent Soul powder?"

"Mm." Han Li flew back from beyond the heavens, glanced at the new faces present, and said: "It should work. That patch of land can now be used to grow soul-nourishing spiritual plants."

"I feel like you guys are kind of like Xiangfan Sect," Kleen said. "Can we start now?"

"We're missing something," Especially Especially Especially Xiao Yan reminded. "Compensation for staring at you."

Su Tuoni snapped his fingers, then pulled a crate of square-mouthed jade vials from thin air—ten bottles of System-produced Zui Xian Niang and twenty bottles of Eden Estate special edition.

Aside from the bottles being recycled from last time, the effects were nearly identical.

"Don't say I'm stingy—this is pure sincerity."

(End of Chapter)