Chapter 310

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Protagonist:

Xu Changqing

The Rong Family, as the Spirit Field First Cultivation Family.

Even if it was just a temporarily arranged banquet, the scale was not simple.

The staple foods alone exceeded five plates.

There were a full eight dishes.

Soups: one main, one secondary.

Desserts even numbered as many as six kinds.

That is to say, a single meal had over twenty kinds of delicacies.

Worthy of the confidence brought by a great family and great enterprise.

Even Xu Changqing, with his rich cooking experience, only recognized a few of them.

For example:

High-Quality Spirit Rice Meal

Rice-Fragrance Braised Ling Chicken

Rice-Fragrance Stewed Spare Ribs

Green Wave Rice-Flower Crab

Golden Awn Ice Spirit Cake

"How sumptuous!"

"Even better than what we eat in the Linghe Sect!"

"Dao Friend Rong is too polite!"

The few from the Linghe Sect, whether Eldest Senior Brother Ji Mingxuan or the other Core Disciples, seeing the table full of food before them, were all excited beyond measure.

Rong Yan said with considerable pride: "Since this is to entertain Spirit Envoy Xu, and also my good friend Dao Friend Ji, it certainly won't be just these dishes.

This time, I also specially prepared a Lingfan!"

The two words "Lingfan" instantly attracted everyone present, each and every one staring wide-eyed.

After all, although the dishes on this table were rich in nutrition and had no small amount of Spiritual Energy.

Compared to a Lingfan, there was still a not-small gap.

You must know, any random Lingfan possesses one or even several effects.

These effects are the true reason why Lingfan is loved by everyone, yet unaffordable to eat.

Rong Yan took in the reactions of everyone present, then ordered Rong Fu: "Go, bring that Lingfan over."

Rong Fu nodded lightly, then turned and left.

Before long, he carried a huge sand pot from the back kitchen.

The moment it drew near, even before it was opened, everyone felt the astonishing Spiritual Energy contained within.

This was even more concentrated than all the dishes on the table combined, filling one with incomparable anticipation.

Rong Fu placed this Lingfan in the very center of the round table, so that everyone could eat some.

Then Rong Yan personally lifted the lid of the sand pot.

First, a burst of hot steam sprayed out, followed by the fresh scent of turning soil in the Spirit Fields of early spring spreading out.

In this instant, the Wood Spirit Power in everyone's Qi Sea resonated.

As the hot steam gradually dissipated, everyone looked into the sand pot.

The soup body was a semi-transparent pale gold color.

The already-sliced Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom slices floated like flower petals.

Ji Mingxuan took a deep breath: "It really is a Lingfan!"

Xu Changqing saw it in his eyes: "Feels... a bit familiar?"

Rong Yan said with a show-off tone: "This Lingfan is called Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom Soup.

Main ingredients: Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom, Spirit Rice Marrow.

Supplementary ingredients: Xuanbing Spirit Spring, Huichun Grass.

Main effect: harmonize Spiritual Power, and incidentally repair damaged Meridians."

Ji Mingxuan was surprised: "It's actually Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom Soup?"

Huo Wan said excitedly: "In Xuanxin City, this Lingfan is worth several hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones."

"In all my years in the Linghe Sect, I've never eaten a Lingfan!"

"This time I'm basking in Eldest Senior Brother's reflected glory!"

"Wonder how it tastes?"

The surrounding people were excited beyond measure, each and every one eager to try.

Xu Changqing blinked, thinking secretly: "Isn't this the Lingfan I often make? When I can't finish it myself I still feed it to Wangwang and Gege."

Privately, he would always make Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom Soup.

First, many materials can be gathered right in the Spirit Field.

Second, the main ingredients' prices are not expensive.

The only troublesome part is that the preparation stage consumes time.

First soak in Xuanbing Spirit Spring for three double-hours, then scrape off the Return to Origin spores on the mushroom cap surface, immediately followed by slicing and marinating with Spirit Rice Marrow.

Rong Yan picked up the ladle, seemingly intending to personally serve everyone a bowl: "This first bowl naturally goes to my beloved Wan'er."

Huo Wan blinked playfully: "Thank you, Yan Ge~"

Seeing this scene, Xu Zhangqing sighed inwardly: "I finally understand why San Cai Senior Brother couldn't compete with Rong Yan.

No money to speak of, no tactics to speak of.

Most importantly, he doesn't even know how to cook!"

Soon, Rong Yan finished ladling the second bowl and immediately placed it before Xu Zhangqing: "This second bowl definitely goes to Xu Spirit Cultivator who helped me solve trouble."

Xu Zhangqing smiled and teased: "Thought the first bowl would go to me; looks like Wan Senior Sister holds higher status in your heart.

But a guest is a guest — this second bowl should rightly go to Dao Friend Ji."

Huo Wan let out a "puchi" laugh at those words, laughing so hard she swayed, for the first time finding the person before her so interesting.

Ji Mingxuan hurriedly waved his hands: "Not at all, not at all; Xu Dao Friend is after all the Spirit Cultivator, in identity and status second only to Rong Dao Friend this Master."

Xu Zhangqing took the Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom Soup in hand, then set it before him: "We're all our own people, no need for ceremony.

With Rong Dao Friend's ability, what's a mere Spirit Feast?"

Rong Yan was originally quite startled; hearing this his eyes brightened, then he laughed even louder: "Hahaha... Xu Spirit... Dao Friend speaks the truth, everyone don't stand on ceremony with me."

Ji Mingxuan saw this and knew refusing further would be a bit ungracious, so he cupped the bowl of Return to Origin Spirit Mushroom Soup before him with both hands: "Good, then I'll accept unceremoniously."

Rong Yan immediately ladled a third bowl, holding it with both hands to present it, his attitude even more respectful, even carrying a trace of admiration: "Dao Friend Xu, previously there were many misunderstandings, please forgive me!"

Xu Zhangqing didn't refuse this time, accepting it and bantering: "Already said we're our own people; if you're still this polite, I'll get up and leave."

"No no no!" Rong Yan was scared into hurriedly waving his hands.

Just like that, everyone ate and chatted.

This person Rong Yan, though proud to the bone, is impeccable toward guests.

Extremely enthusiastic, even thorough in every detail, able to take good care of everyone.

Plus Xu Zhangqing teasing and bantering from time to time.

In a moment, the atmosphere at the banquet became increasingly relaxed and joyful.

Bursts of "hahaha" laughter rang out from time to time.

After the dishes had gone through five flavors, Ji Mingxuan took out a Communication Talisman of his own and handed it over: "Dao Friend Xu, if there's a chance later you can come find me at Linghe Sect, over at Xuanxin City; then we can exchange experience and techniques on Spirit Plants."

Xu Zhangqing took it in hand, then raised a thumb: "In this aspect, your Linghe Sect counts as the leader of this path; one should rightly learn from you."

Ji Mingxuan's old face reddened: "But this time, I just couldn't confirm the third problem."

Xu Zhangqing patted his shoulder, soothing: "You could detect there was a problem without deliberately investigating — that already shows you're very powerful.

Don't forget, I am the Spirit Field Spirit Cultivator; I know everything here like the back of my hand."

Ji Mingxuan had to admit, chatting with the person before him was simply comfortable.

Dongting Immortal Sect — this is one of the Three Great Immortal Sects of Tianyuan Realm.

As the Spirit Field's sole Spirit Cultivator, whether identity or status, both are higher than his own; yet able to be so polite and even friendly in exchange — truly rare and precious.

When they'd eaten their fill, Ji Mingxuan and the Linghe Sect disciples were arranged to go rest.

Rong Yan then sought out Xu Zhangqing, and the two once again came near the Qiansui Jinmang Rice.

Xu Zhangqing didn't want to waste time, directly asking: "You still have business?"

Rong Yan turned and cupped his fists in salute, tone quite grateful: "Many thanks this time, Dao Friend Xu, for showing mercy, letting me not lose face before Wan'er and outsiders."

Xu Zhangqing chuckled: "No need for courtesy."

Rong Yan raised his head, revealing sincere eyes: "Before I was unconvinced, felt why should you become the Spirit Cultivator; only now do I know — besides you, no one else is worthy!"