Chapter 83 How to Buy from the Auction House 3 Feelings? They don't exist at all...
Xie Lingliu always felt that although there were five people in the eye of the storm, it seemed that only she could sense the atmosphere of a chaotic battle.
Even these two male cultivators didn't feel this way, and they completely agreed with Xin Xiuying's words.
Most importantly, why did even Xie Jiaoyue approve of it? Isn't Xie Jiaoyue the best at pretending to be a green tea b*tch? Can't she see through this?
It's an act, absolutely an act.
Xie Jiaoyue didn't think so; she and Xie Lingliu shared only 0% of the same thoughts.
Gong Shi Moyu is her brother, so it's normal for him to care about her. His current reaction is simply because he doesn't want his sister to be coveted by other men.
It's a common, very common emotion. Not to mention her own brother in her past life, even the brother in her neighboring neighborhood who wasn't related to her by blood often acted this way, shielding her from many unwanted suitors.
As for why Gongshi Moyu had this emotion, it was probably because he misunderstood Xinrong's thoughts.
Xin Rong's thoughts were simple: he wanted to care for his younger sister, but he was troubled by their distorted sibling relationship and was unwilling to back down first, so he used her as a shield.
Feelings? Absolutely not. Just look at Xin Rong's eyes; they're completely different from how Chu Xingjin usually looks at Feng Qianqian. There's no possessiveness in them; on the contrary, she often avoids eye contact, as if to avoid suspicion.
Xie Jiaoyue felt that she had a very clear understanding of human nature, and that her understanding must be correct.
However, if that's the case, no matter who takes them in, it will make the other party unhappy.
There was nothing they could do; both of their brothers had a good relationship with Commander Guo.
Xie Jiaoyue couldn't make a choice based on her emotions, so she decided to choose from a completely rational perspective.
"I'm sorry, Brother Xinrong, Gongshi Moyu is my adopted brother, and he and Xiuying are both alchemists. If he were in our group, he could spar with Xiuying on a regular basis, which would be more suitable."
Xin Rong retorted, "I'm also a sword cultivator, I can spar with you too."
Gong Shi Moyu is indeed excellent, but he is not bad either. He is also the favorite student of Master Guo, the number one sword cultivator in the clan school.
Xie Jiaoyue avoided the others and whispered to Xin Rong, "Think about it, if you spend all your time with Xiuying, you're more likely to argue and your relationship will reach a stalemate. It's better to keep an eye on her from afar and occasionally show concern. It might have a surprising effect."
Xin Rong blurted out, "It's not for Xin Xiuying."
"Then what was your reason? Oh, don't be stubborn in front of me. Weren't you so anxious that you almost cried when the alchemy room exploded?"
Xin Rong wanted to continue denying it, but stopped.
If not for Xin Xiuying, then for whom? For Xie Jiaoyue? To become Xie Jiaoyue's mentor?
But he was hardly worthy of being Xie Jiaoyue's mentor. He had only placed a few bets for Xie Jiaoyue at the gambling table and said a few good words for her.
His eyes and ears were flushed with a faint blush. What was he doing this for?
A tiny voice began to grow in my heart.
It was for Xie Jiaoyue, for Xie Jiaoyue herself, and just to be able to see Xie Jiaoyue one more time.
Gong Shi Moyu suddenly appeared, separating the two, and said in a voice that only the three of them could hear: "Xin Rong, as Xin Xiuying's own brother, don't you even care about your own sister? Are you perhaps such a heartless, cold-blooded, and ruthless person?"
Xin Rong was speechless. How could he possibly say that? He would never admit that he was a heartless and ungrateful person. How could he leave a bad impression on Xie Jiaoyue?
Xin Rong suddenly realized, "Ha, this Gongshi Moyu tricked him."
This person usually seems quiet, aloof, and reserved, but today he not only became more talkative, but also tried to scheme against him. How hateful!
Xin Rong was forced to admit: "Yes, of course I care about Xiuying. You're right. If I spend all my time with Xiuying, our relationship will most likely get worse and worse."
Gongshi Moyu said, "Well, it's more suitable for me to lead them. As for a third person, how about Jin Wan?"
Jin Wan naturally had no objection.
Gong Shi Moyu added, “I am a few years older than you and my cultivation is slightly higher, so I should naturally take on more responsibility. Therefore, there are four of us in our group, and you two will each lead three people.”
After he finished speaking, Commander Guo did not raise any objections, which meant he agreed.
Xie Xinghui felt like he was being forgotten, so he quickly said that he was there and that he was also a member of the Xie family, so the fourth person should naturally be him.
The chaotic situation was thus settled. Xie Lingliu chose three female cultivators to lead, while the rest went to Xin Rong.
Xin Rong felt a little embarrassed. His behavior just now might have made the other junior brothers feel uncomfortable, so he gave each of the three junior brothers under his care a small gift.
He paused for a moment when handing the item to Guo Qingtian, then replaced it with a bottle of fasting pills that tasted like stewed beef: "It doesn't mean anything by it, I just thought you might want this later."
Guo Qingtian looked completely bewildered.
He understood it in no time.
The distance between Yicheng and Jinling City is not far from the perspective of the entire continent, but it is still impossible for them to reach each other in one day by air. They need to stop and rest overnight once in between.
Usually, people will take the fasting pills they brought with them at this time to eat something quick, since it's not convenient to eat while out and about.
This time, Xie Jiaoyue stopped everyone in advance and asked them to wait while she did it.
Then, as if by magic, Jin Wan pulled out a large pile of cooking utensils that most people had never seen before from his storage ring, including pots, pans, and bowls.
Then they pulled out a variety of ingredients, from vegetables to meat, and even a fish that looked very fresh.
Storage rings that can keep food fresh are very expensive!
Oh, it was Jin Wan who brought it. Then it's alright.
In less than half an hour, Jin Wan proved his dignity as a chef. He made a total of ten dishes, from cold dishes to large dishes like braised pork. Although the dishes were not particularly complicated, they were all delicious and visually appealing. Each portion was also quite large, enough for fourteen minus one person.
Guo Qingtian was the one who was cut.
Jin Wan is petty and holds grudges: "You said before that you don't care to eat what I make, so I didn't make it for you."
Guo Qingtian was very principled: "Of course I won't eat it."
Jin Wan stared at Guo Qingtian as if he were a thief, afraid that Guo Qingtian would take anything from him.
Guo Qingtian initially found the other party's idea quite absurd. It wasn't like he hadn't been to the clan school's dining hall before. Although it had improved somewhat shortly after they enrolled, it was nothing special and not enough to make anyone's mouth water.
Jin Wan is just one person; how could she possibly do a better job than all the chefs in the clan school's kitchen? Absolutely not.
Less than ten minutes later, he heard himself swallowing.
Xie Jiaoyue was still making her comments over there.
"Your control of the heat is still a bit off. This vegetable dish is a little overcooked. Although it's still tender, it's become soggy and not very palatable."
Stir-frying green vegetables requires high heat and quick cooking.
As Guo Qingtian smelled and listened, the image of the green vegetables seemed to appear in his mind, steaming with the unique fragrance of the vegetables.
He quickly held his breath and focused his mind; it must be that his resolve in the Dao was not firm enough! He quickly sat down to meditate and recite the Heart-Cleansing Mantra!
As he kept reciting, he couldn't help but take out the bottle of beef stew flavored fasting pills that Xin Rong had given him.
Ordinary fasting pills taste bland and tasteless, but Xin Rong's bottle is of much higher quality. It is the most popular and most expensive among cultivators, and tastes much better than ordinary fasting pills.
But with Xie Jiaoyue commenting on each dish in the background, this bottle of fasting pills, which she usually couldn't bear to eat, suddenly didn't taste good at all; it was even more unpalatable than oil and wax.
Is Xie Jiaoyue poisonous? Where did she find someone who can cook so well? She can't help but eat it herself, and she's going to describe each dish here.
So annoying! He felt so hungry, mentally hungry!
Looking at Guo Qingtian's expression, Xie Jiaoyue felt that her food tasted even better; it was simply a perfect little scene to accompany her meal.
Too young, they don't yet understand the power of food.
Despite Jin Wan's mediocre talent and cultivation, when it comes to traveling far away, the cook is the most capable!
Wasn't the reason she forgave Jin Wan all for today?
If she weren't so badly lacking in cooking talent, she would definitely have learned to cook herself. Unfortunately, despite her extensive theoretical knowledge, she could only produce culinary disasters when she actually tried it.
Guo Qingtian had already suffered greatly on the journey, but when they arrived in Yicheng, Xie Jiaoyue still didn't let him off the hook. She deliberately said to Guo Qingtian, "You must be tired from the journey. We should treat ourselves to a meal at a restaurant. Guo Qingtian, would you like to come?"
Guo Qingtian didn't want to go, but his body controlled his eyes, and two lines of clear tears streamed down his face.
Waaah, the food tastes so bad, and the fasting pill is so awful. If he doesn't go now, he feels like he won't survive.
Xie Jiaoyue took out a small pastry at the right moment and stuffed it directly into Guo Qingtian's mouth.
His mouth moved mechanically, and he began to chew unconsciously. The aroma and sugar of the food stimulated his blood and nerves, arousing his barren taste buds, like a gentle rain suddenly falling on parched and cracked land, nourishing every piece of land.
But by the time he wanted to savor it, the pastries were already gone, leaving nothing on his tongue.
Guo Qingtian, with tears streaming down his face, held Jin Wan's hand and said, "I will never say you are useless again. You are the most important person in our team."
Good-natured laughter rose from the crowd. They were all around the same age, and since it was a minor disagreement, a sincere apology naturally prevented anyone from holding a grudge.
Xie Jiaoyue was truly a master strategist, completely manipulating him until he bowed his head in submission, yet he felt no humiliation but only satisfaction because of that piece of pastry.
Jin Wan's lips curled up, an expression she couldn't suppress.
Ah, no one should underestimate his talent as a chef.
Jin Wan couldn't help but glance at Xie Jiaoyue out of the corner of his eye. If it weren't for Xie Jiaoyue, he wouldn't have had the chance to go to Fulai Restaurant and systematically learn how to be a chef.
His family didn't support him, and the teachers at the clan school thought he was sick. Only Xie Jiaoyue gave him this opportunity.
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