Chapter 249 - 211 Red Envelope

While the two were conversing, the fragrant Beggar’s Chicken was already out of the oven.

The moment the crust was broken, a divine light of five colors overflowed, and a special fragrance instantly filled the air.

Lin Fang and Er Zhuang only took a slight sniff and felt as though their bodies had come to life, experiencing a sense of ease all over.

This sensation was something Lin Fang only felt when eating Peaches and Ginsheng Fruit; indeed, the Five-Colored Brocade Chicken lived up to its reputation as a legendary food, with effects so powerful they were astonishing.

The delicious Beggar’s Chicken immediately attracted all the elders in the house; an old man with a broad forehead smelled the aroma and his face instantly lit up with a joyful smile.

"So this is the Beggar’s Chicken that Feng Yatou mentioned, it really smells great."

Lin Fang also smiled and said, "I didn’t expect it to taste this good either; it’s probably because of the deliciousness of the Five-Colored Brocade Chicken."

"The Five-Colored Brocade Chicken is tasty, indeed, but it has never had such an aroma. Teach me your technique; I’d like to try making it myself in the future." After saying this, the old man pulled Lin Fang aside to inquire in detail about the cooking method.

He was so earnest that he almost took out pen and paper to write down everything Lin Fang said.

After hearing Lin Fang’s explanation, the old man turned his head and asked Er Zhuang, who was standing dumbfounded, "Er Zhuang, did you get all that?"

Er Zhuang immediately looked perplexed. Wasn’t it the old man who was supposed to remember this? Why was he asking him? Besides, Er Zhuang had always preferred to solve problems with strength, and cooking such delicate dishes was something he’d rather avoid.

Seeing Er Zhuang’s clueless expression, the old man couldn’t help but fume, jumping up and smacking him on the head with a thud, as if striking iron.

Er Zhuang instantly covered his head, saying in pain, "Grand-uncle, why are you hitting me?"

"Hitting you, you disrespectful rascal, not taking your studies seriously. Do you really expect me at my old age to cook for you?" The elder scolded, pointing at Er Zhuang’s nose.

"But you clearly said you wanted to cook." Er Zhuang, still feeling the soreness in his head, muttered his response.

"How dare you talk back." Seeing the old man getting angry again, Er Zhuang stood up and ran away, not giving the elder another chance to hit him.

"Alas, the good old days are gone; the young people nowadays don’t respect an old man like me anymore, it’s a sign of moral decay." The elder lamented, holding his waist and shaking his head.

Lin Fang thought to himself, "You’re not old at all."

Knowing that the old man’s body was refined through Ancient Witchcraft, even being near him made Lin Fang aware of the terrible power hidden within. Yet such a body was complaining of pain under the old man’s blows.

Lin Fang could tell that the pain was not feigned.

What kind of power could be hidden in this old body?

Everyone sat down to enjoy the dishes Lin Fang had prepared, and Feng Jiu diligently took out a bottle of fine wine to fill the glasses for the elders.

As soon as the verdant bottle was opened, a crisp wine fragrance wafted through the room.

A few elders sniffed the aroma of the wine and said with a smile, "Feng Yatou really is generous, even bringing out such fine wine."

"Great-uncle, this is the only wine of its kind in the Three Realms, made with a rare yeast left by Du Kang; there are only a few bottles left in the world, and you can’t take it for granted." Feng Jiu said with a smile.

The elder downed the fine wine in his hand and then nodded in satisfaction, "Had I known your food is so hard to digest, I would have prepared. Speak up, considering you brought back the Wishful Lord, we old guys won’t let you be at a disadvantage."

Feng Jiu’s face lit up with joy as she sweetly said, "It’s all because of the Master of the Three Realms daring to place a spy near me. I must get even for this grievance, and you all must help me."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions on the elders’ faces immediately became grave.

"Young girl, you must accept a wager’s loss. Even though he resorted to underhanded tactics, a loss is a loss. He is now the Master of Heaven and Earth, recognized by Heaven and Earth. If you insist on being his enemy, you only have death to look forward to, and even us old folks won’t be able to protect you." An elder earnestly advised.

"Yes, girl, heed my advice, don’t be too stubborn. In warfare, it’s common to use any means necessary. If he outmaneuvered you in that regard, why harbor a grudge?" An elderly woman also tried very patiently to comfort Feng Jiu.

Feng Jiu bit her lip lightly, well aware of all this, yet there was still some reluctance deep in her heart.

At this moment, the village chief suddenly spoke up, saying, "That may not be the case!"

At those words, all the elders present turned their gazes to him, and a hint of delight flashed across Feng Jiu’s face.

"There might have been no chance before, but no one knows what the future holds now."

He then gently pointed at Lin Fang and continued, "He is the variable. Now that he has appeared in this world, it is bound to undergo a huge change. If I’m not wrong, certain individuals are likely to make their most critical move."

Everyone became silent suddenly, and an elder sighed, "Yes, it’s time for them to take that step indeed."

"If they are about to take that step, then great changes in Heaven and Earth are on the horizon. Everything will be reset, and the rolling waves of the era will sweep over everything. In this tide, who can remain unscathed?"

The village chief’s voice carried a strange power, as if he were commenting on the fate of All Living Beings, giving Lin Fang the feeling that destiny was inescapable.