Chapter 19
Ling Family Front Yard
Under Master Yun's skillful cooking, the people at the long table moved around in unison, getting closer and closer to the kitchen.
"Brother, go...hey...it's out, it's out, the grilled fish is out."
"It smells so good!"
"The Taoist priest's skills have improved a lot."
"..."
A huge iron plate, side dishes, spices, and fish skin grilled to a golden brown and slightly charred perfection, especially the rich, spicy and savory aroma, with an added touch of magic, makes the already irresistible grilled fish doubly irresistible.
Old Master Yun and Old Liu carried him along, with Old Liu's eyes practically glued to him.
Old Liu was somewhat suspicious: "Old man, tell me the truth, were you just fooling me with your previous skills?"
"Get lost."
Old Daoist Yun couldn't help but sniff, sighing inwardly that the spices he had brought still overshadowed the fish and the water!
Old Liu: "Hmph."
As soon as a dish was served, everyone's mouths watered at it.
The conversation veered off-topic to the food.
This meant that Old Liu, despite being so close to the source, couldn't get a taste of the moon or be among the first to enjoy it.
He glanced angrily at the food waiting for him and threw firewood with even more force.
Jin Li was leaning against Li Yuncheng when she noticed a slight movement under her feet. After seeing it clearly, she laughed and said, "Oh my, it's Dahei's cub that's out."
Long Xingye: "Master, you adopted your dog?"
"That's powerful."
The aroma wafted out, and three puppies suddenly appeared from some corner, forcing their way to the feet of everyone and barking as they approached the kitchen.
"Awooo..."
"Woof..."
As they called out, within seconds, several drops of water spread across the cement slab beneath the three little creatures.
"Oh my, my mouth is watering."
“Ali, look at that big one, it’s sticking out its tongue, it looks exactly like Big Black.”
"They all love to eat..."
"Ha ha ha ha…"
Lingxi was reluctant to close her mouth and swallowed hard.
His gaze swept over the three little ones who had come to join the fun. He disregarded his image as a profound master, quickly hugged the puppies to his chest, and ran off to lock them inside the house.
It was so small, I didn't even see it and stepped on it.
If he gets hurt, Lingxi will be heartbroken.
At the same time, Long Xingye couldn't help but sigh, "Even a master can be so unrestrained."
Jin Li closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and enjoyed the feeling of the delicious food entering her stomach when she heard Long Xingye's words.
"Master is only twenty-six this year, not fifty."
"Hehe~ I forgot."
Jin Li: ...
Long Xingye had been pretending all along, but now he's really let loose and, thanks to his thick skin over the years, he's managed to get a job at the kitchen.
However, aside from seeing things more clearly, it's useless for anything else.
Not a single drop reached my mouth.
Old Liu used the pliers to push the wood further in, then looked up and gave Long Xingye a meaningful look.
Lin Fengjuan sat at the long table without moving, smiling as she watched the young people. For some reason, she thought of what had just happened.
His relaxed brow suddenly furrowed.
Lingxi was acting a little strange just now!
Regardless of where you are, you have to talk things out face-to-face and clarify things, otherwise, over time it will become a scar on the other person's heart.
Lin Fengjuan stepped forward, took Lingxi's hand, and led her to a table where they sat down.
Lingxi looked somewhat dazed and followed her forward, not understanding what was going on.
Lin Fengjuan said softly with a loving expression, "Child, no matter where you and Jasmine go in the future, I will always wait for you."
"Don't be afraid."
Someone must have touched the overhead power line, because the warm yellow light suddenly flickered slightly.
Lingxi's eyes trembled slightly.
Lingxi understood the unspoken meaning behind that seemingly random sentence.
These words are An Lingxi's heartfelt words, and also Lin Fengjuan's message to them.
Without Lingxi realizing it, the flaw that had appeared in her heart had silently healed itself.
Sincerity is the foundation, and mutual understanding is the most valuable quality in human relationships; only through mutual understanding can relationships last.
Sometimes, quality over quantity is the key to excellence.
Lingxi's mind became clearer and clearer. Recalling the situation just now, she felt a little scared. If she hadn't seen through it, her cultivation would have been difficult. Not to mention if she had developed inner demons and fallen into confusion, she wouldn't even know how she died.
Such a small issue as a form of address has caused so much trouble.
The path of spiritual cultivation is fraught with danger; one wrong step and you'll fall into the trap.
Lingxi became secretly on guard.
Master Yun brought out the last dish, plantain and pork tripe soup.
"The dishes are all ready."
Lingxi took out the bayberry juice made with spiritual water. There were many people of all ages on the table, and none of them had any dietary restrictions, so it was just right.
The main dish is grilled fish, accompanied by steamed fish pieces, braised grass carp, plantain and pork tripe soup, shepherd's purse fish rolls, and stir-fried bitter greens with eggs.
The fish was too big; we only used one side for grilling, and used the rest to make two dishes. We even left some fish pieces for Liangyi and the others.
The long table is large enough to comfortably seat eight people.
Lingxi stood up, holding a glass of bayberry juice, and said with a smile, "Welcome everyone to my fish feast today. Chef Yun and Grandpa Liu have helped prepare such a sumptuous meal. Now, without further ado, let's eat!"
A clinking sound of glass colliding.
Everyone raised their bayberry juice glasses at the same time, clinked glasses, and Jin Moli, who took the first sip, had her eyes light up.
With delicious food in front of them, the lively courtyard instantly quieted down, with only the clinking of bowls and chopsticks remaining.
Lingxi also started eating with great enthusiasm.
While eating, tears welled up in my eyes. My stomach, which had been empty for almost half a month, was finally able to have a full meal.
That was so difficult!
The group had large appetites, and they finished all the dishes and rice, even drinking the soup clean.
Jin Moli clutched her full stomach, still feeling a little unsatisfied.
Even the oldest, Lin Fengjuan, almost couldn't control her appetite and ate until she was stuffed.
Jin Li, Li Yuncheng, and Long Xingye also slumped in their chairs, with Long Xingye even quietly loosening his belt.
These young people were no match for the older team in terms of fighting power; Old Master Yun and Old Liu were eating like mad.
Old Liu, noticing the gaze, didn't take it to heart. Instead, he lazily leaned back in his chair, shaving his teeth, and pondered the feasibility of asking Old Daoist Yun to become his disciple.
Every dish today was absolutely delicious.
He'd been eating Master Yun's cooking for so many years, how could he not know it?
The master truly lives up to his name; he excels in everything he does.
If Master Yun becomes his disciple, wouldn't he be able to mooch a meal from time to time?
hey-hey……
After everyone finished eating, no one moved and they sat in their chairs chatting.
Long Xingye mentioned a recent event: "There was a news story recently about a kindergarten principal in S City who had lost his conscience and was feeding the children rotten fruit and leftover porridge. If they hadn't been sent to the hospital for food poisoning, who knows how long this would have continued. Tsk tsk."
Jin Li frowned upon hearing this: "How could they be so cruel? How could they do this to a child!"
Li Yuncheng and Jin Lizheng were planning to conceive, and they were deeply moved when they heard the news.
Lin Fengjuan felt sorry for the children, thinking, "How heartless must these people be?"
Long Xingye continued, "Yes, when the staff checked, they found that the people in the cafeteria didn't even have health certificates."
"Poor child."
Old Daoist Yun shook his head. "Human nature... Hmph!"
When Lingxi heard the news, she picked up her phone and searched for a video to watch. The video was a bit shaky, so it must have been filmed by a parent and posted online.
In the video, a little boy named Li Zixuan is lying pale on a hospital bed with an IV drip in his hand. His mother is beside him, her eyes showing signs of exhaustion.
The man walked forward again, and in the video, a ward was filled with children about the same age as the boy, being held by their parents.
The camera pans, revealing a middle-aged man who angrily shouts, "Look, look, everyone come and see!"
“We are all the result of that heartless kindergarten. My child was already weak and couldn’t absorb the nutrients.”
"I almost lost half my life."
Lingxi checked the comments and got a general idea, which made her feel a strong sense of disgust for these audacious and inhumane people.
The scum of society are nothing short of a cancer on society.
Get rid of it as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, Lingxi was disappointed that there was no such place as the legendary underworld.
After the man spoke, the camera continued to focus on the ward. Suddenly, a young man wearing a black jacket and a baseball cap walked in. He first took out a wooden sign about the size of a child's palm from his bag and said to the boy's mother beside the bed:
"Hello, I am the father of bed number 6 in the next ward. I went to get some amulets for good luck."
"Thinking that we are all in the same boat, I asked for more. Please take these with you and keep your children safe."
After the woman took it, the man didn't say much. As he turned to leave, he seemed to catch a glimpse of the camera and instinctively pulled his hat brim down lower.
She went to the boy's bed next to his and said the same thing.
At the end of the scene, the boy's mother put the wooden 'amulet' on her head.
Lingxi felt a subconscious aversion to the man in black as soon as she came out, especially to the peace talisman.
Staring directly at the person through the camera lens, but finding nothing amiss, they had no choice but to give up.
Lingxi's expression was serious. This was the first time she had ever felt such disgust for someone, especially through a screen.
"Xiaoli, how's your attempt to conceive going?"
Don't put too much pressure on yourself.
Old Liu: "Back in the day, when your Grandma Liu and I were together..."
When Lingxi looked up, the conversation had already turned to Sister Jin. As someone who was neither married nor had children, she consciously shut her mouth and listened to their chatter.
As they talked, the old folks began to tell stories, especially the supernatural tales they had passed down. After the old folks told the stories in detail, it was as if we were there, and they captivated us.
Lingxi's attention was drawn to it as well.
The moonlight in the night sky grew brighter and brighter.
Lingxi finished her drink in one gulp, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and felt much gentler after satisfying her craving.
Lingxi turned to look at Jin Moli, who was listening intently to everyone's conversation.
He smiled and clapped his hands.
"Slap slap~"
Everyone stopped talking and looked towards Lingxi.
Lingxi made an announcement, saying loudly, "Since everyone is here, I have some good news to share. Today, I, Lingxi, am formally accepting Jin Moli as my disciple."
With Lingxi's current cultivation level and abilities, she can't just take on any disciple. Of course, once she takes on a disciple, the meaning is different. She needs to teach them everything she knows, taking care of their studies and also worrying about their character.
In short, being a master is not an easy job.
For everyone who heard the news.
Little Jasmine becomes Master Ling's apprentice!
Master Ling is no ordinary person; he is a master who can teach you to fly and dive into the earth, and all sorts of magical arts.
This news took Master Yun by surprise, and he almost lost his composure in his emotional state.
After calming down, his expression became even more agitated.
Since I've already taken on an apprentice, if I can take on one, I can take on a second.
While shocked, Old Liu glanced at Old Daoist Yun with concern and saw that his morale had not been dampened, but rather had become even stronger.
Confused, he scratched his head and went over to congratulate Lin Fengjuan and Jin Moli.
After being surprised, Jin Li and Li Yuncheng pulled Lin Fengjuan aside and congratulated her repeatedly.
"Grandma, this is wonderful news!"
"Old Lin, that's not very kind of you. You kept such a great thing a secret."
"You old Liu, I'll tell you now."
Jin Li and the others nodded in agreement.
Long Xingye: "That's right, Grandpa Liu. If I tell you, everyone will know, and the surprise will be gone."
"Yeah, hahahaha..."
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