Chapter 203

"Reporting to Your Majesty, everything is here."

"Good." Wu Tian looked around at the piled-up ingredients, overjoyed in his heart. Today, he must have a big feast—no matter what happens, nothing can stop him!

After another glance, Wu Tian frowned: "Where's the pot?"

"What pot?" Tai Bai Jin Xing was somewhat puzzled.

"The pot for hot pot!"

Haotian looked at Tai Bai Jin Xing as if he were looking at an idiot.

"Oh! So that's the pot you mean." Tai Bai Jin Xing's face flashed with a trace of embarrassment. "Shopkeeper Chen said that when you order hot pot, they don't give you the pot. He said Great Chef Sun Wukong's place has many."

Scratching his head, Tai Bai Jin Xing gave an embarrassed smile: "But Wèichén was in a hurry to report to Your Majesty, so I forgot to go find Great Chef Sun Wukong."

Haotian: "..."

Without a word, he waved his hand, Wu Tian gathered all the ingredients on the ground, turned, and started to leave.

"Where is Your Majesty going?" Tai Bai Jin Xing asked curiously.

Haotian stopped, rolled his eyes: "Where else could I go? Of course to Great Chef Sun Wukong's to eat— isn't the pot there? With ingredients, just have him cook it for me."

Tai Bai Jin Xing's face turned anxious: "But Your Majesty, Wèichén..."

Haotian turned around, his face somewhat impatient: "Speak quickly if you have something to say."

With the ingredients in hand, he could hardly wait!

Tai Bai Jin Xing hesitated a few times, finally summoning courage: "Your Majesty, Wèichén paid for those three Golden Immortal-level magic treasures— could you perhaps..."

By the end, Tai Bai Jin Xing went from a whisper like a mosquito's buzz to having nothing left to say.

Haotian's mouth twitched, his eyelids jumped: "You take a look at your little bit of promise!"

How did he end up choosing this person as a trusted minister? Disgraceful!

With a casual wave, three golden lights appeared before Tai Bai Jin Xing's eyes.

"Take them. Next time, show some promise." Haotian said somewhat speechlessly: "A few magic treasures— is this really necessary? So hesitant."

The golden light faded, revealing three magic treasures of different forms, each emitting its own aura.

Tai Bai Jin Xing merely sensed them slightly and immediately knew: one of these three is a Taiyi Golden Immortal-level magic treasure, the other two are top-tier Golden Immortal-level magic treasures.

Each one is far stronger than his previous three Golden Immortal-level magic treasures.

Tai Bai Jin Xing was overjoyed beyond expectation, his beard trembling with excitement, he repeatedly bowed: "Thank you for Your Majesty's gift!"

He had thought Your Majesty would at most reward him with three treasures slightly better than before— that would already be good. He didn't expect there to also be a Taiyi-level one!

"No problem." Wu Tian said lightly: "We haven't yet reached the point of swallowing your little things."

Tai Bai Jin Xing nodded, immediately began flattering: "Your Majesty, divinely martial and wise, generous and kind— Wèichén admires you!"

Wu Tian's mouth corners lifted, clearly enjoying Tai Bai Jin Xing's flattery.

"Alright, huh huh, from now on do more substantive work and less flattery."

Tai Bai Jin Xing's expression turned solemn, he spoke righteously: "Your Majesty, what do you think Wèichén is?"

"Wèichén speaks truthfully— where does the flattery come from?"

Haotian laughed heartily, patted Tai Bai Jin Xing's shoulder: "Come on, today you and I, ruler and minister, will go to the Imperial Kitchen and have hot pot together."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Tai Bai Jin Xing's mouth nearly split to his ears.

Unexpectedly, we can still eat Chaos Residence's food— this is truly a pleasant surprise.

Tai Bai Jin Xing's heart leapt with joy. Good thing today I resisted temptation and didn't spend my own money to order dishes.

It's free— who would still spend money?

"Your dish is ready."

Inside Chaos Residence, Chen Nuo brought the fragrant crispy fried chicken and peach juice ordered by Zhi Nv to the table.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen." Zhi Nv nodded, smiling.

Chen Nuo waved his hand generously: "Take your time."

After speaking, he walked back to the counter and sat down.

Zhi Nv looked at the plate before her— golden, radiant like a treasure— the fragrant crispy fried chicken,

gently inhaling the oil fragrance filling the air, she couldn't help but swallow her saliva.

What Shopkeeper Chen makes is not only delicious but also pleasing to the eye.

The quality of a dish is only one factor; whether it stimulates appetite hinges on this aroma and presentation.

Chen Nuo's culinary inheritance is unparalleled— in every aspect he reaches the utmost. Take this dish alone: the breadcrumbs on each fried chicken piece are wrapped by Chen Nuo with perfect evenness— neither too thin,

nor too thick afterward; the frying heat is just right, color golden yellow, stacked together like a golden mountain, irresistibly tempting.

Delicate fingers picked up chopsticks, steadily clamped a chicken bite of proper size, and brought it to the mouth.

Crack! A fine, crisp sound rang out— the collision between teeth and the fried chicken's crispy skin.

Zhi Nv slightly narrowed her bright eyes, calmed her mind, and savored the ultimate enjoyment the tender, original chicken meat gave her taste buds after the crispy skin.

The thread upon thread of spiciness from the chili powder, the faint oil fragrance of the crispy skin, the bite after bite of tender chicken meat— all these flavors intertwined, forming an indescribable sensation.

The awakening of the spirit!

After taking several more bites, Zhi Nv remembered she still had peach juice untouched.

Lifting the peach juice, Zhi Nv took a light sip— instantly, a cool, refreshing sensation conquered her heart and mind.

Immediately after, the stimulation on her tongue made Zhi Nv secretly cry out in delight, and after swallowing, the rising gas made her involuntarily belch.

A touch of crimson appeared on her fair face; Zhi Nv apologetically looked toward Chen Nuo.

Seeing this, Chen Nuo shrugged and said casually: "No problem— drinking peach juice, belching is completely normal. Otherwise, why would it be called peach juice?"

Even if he came to drink the same.

Now I understand. Having received Chen Nuo's answer, Zhi Nv nodded, also feeling much more at ease.

She still thought it was just her being like this, how unbecoming.

Although that was the case, her heart still felt somewhat restrained.

Zhi Nv sipped it little by little, even trying to soften the sound of her hiccups, but I must say, this drink is truly refreshing.

Especially when the weather is hot like this, taking a sip makes the whole body feel relaxed and comfortable!

Truly worthy of Chen the shopkeeper's recommendation—this one bite of fried chicken, one sip of peach juice, is simply excellent!

Chen the shopkeeper is absolutely capable enough to be considered the most versatile deity in the Three Realms, right?

Zhi Nv thought in her heart: not only does he have profound cultivation and know how to cook, but he also knows how to knit.

Even, everyone's awakened divine abilities from eating are given by Chen the shopkeeper—truly unmatched in the world!

Zhi Nv was silently praising when suddenly she thought of something, and froze for a moment.

If everyone's divine abilities are already mastered by Chen the shopkeeper, then wouldn't Nezha's two divine abilities...

Zhi Nv unconsciously held her breath, feeling she had discovered a blind spot!

Unable to suppress the awakening power within, Zhi Nv strained to keep the corners of her mouth from lifting, secretly glancing at Chen Nuo.

Such appearance, such demeanor—Zhi Nv couldn't help but secretly nod, simply excellent!

If Nezha's female attire were enlarged for Chen the shopkeeper to wear...

No way, no way!

The thought had just risen when Zhi Nv immediately rejected it—Third Prince is too small in stature, and his appearance is also on the cute side; this style simply doesn't suit Chen the shopkeeper!

Someone like Chen the shopkeeper should have a noble, mature style!

Relying on her rich tailoring experience and the tailoring inheritance she received from Chen Nuo, Zhi Nv began boldly and wildly imagining in her mind!

As for Zhi Nv's behavior, it could never be hidden from Chen Nuo's eyes, though he was somewhat dazed.

What on earth is wrong with this Zhi Nv? Why does she keep staring at him? And her gaze is so strange?