Chapter 20 Human Desire to Become a God, All Laws in Chaos 3 The next day, early morning. ...
The next day, early morning.
Xiaoshan was fast asleep in Yanchao's arms, clutching her clothes. Xiaoshan really liked Yanchao; after making a fuss all night, she finally got her wish to stay.
Xiao Shan kept pestering Yan Chao to sing him nursery rhymes, so Yan Chao clapped and coaxed him while singing nursery rhymes.
That night, the night breeze invited the moon to enjoy the view together, and the moonlight collected the songs and laughter. The two people, one big and one small, slept soundly for the first time in a long time.
Yan Chao gently turned to the side, looking at the tiny person in his arms. If he could be born normally, he would definitely be a beautiful and adorable child. Just thinking about his small frame carrying that full bucket of water, he must have suffered a lot.
For some reason, a picture suddenly flashed through her mind: she seemed to have picked up a child a long time ago, and the child didn't seem to be very good-looking.
His image is already very blurry, and thinking about it now makes me laugh out loud. I can't remember what happened after that.
Yan Chao was so engrossed in his thoughts that he didn't even notice Xiao Shan had woken up.
Xiao Shan looked up at Yan Chao, wondering what good thing she was thinking. Not wanting to disturb her, she couldn't help but be infected by her laughter, covering her mouth with her small hand and giggling softly.
Yan Chao snapped out of his daze and said, "Xiao Shan, are you having a wonderful dream? You're smiling so happily so early in the morning."
Xiaoshan said, "I couldn't help but laugh along with you because I saw you laughing, sister. Did you think of something good?"
Yan Chao patted Xiao Shan's head and said, "Yes, I thought of something related to Xiao Shan. But I can't tell you now. You'll know when everything is over."
Xiaoshan said worriedly, "But, but those people are so scary. Grandma never lets me go out, and I know I'm ugly... but it's really dangerous outside, and I don't want anything to happen to my sister."
Yan Chao looked at Xiao Shan with heartache and said, "Xiao Shan, don't worry. Your sister and those two brothers are very capable. Xiao Shan is a good child. Your sister promises you that she will definitely let you walk out of here with dignity."
Xiaoshan's eyes were fixed on him as he said, "Xiaoshan believes in you!"
Yan Chao got out of bed and opened the window. The distant, misty snow-capped mountains came into view, bringing a sense of peace. The houses on both sides of the stone path nearby were bathed in the morning glow, serene and peaceful.
Yesterday, because of that bunch of shady people, I didn't even realize that this small town nestled at the foot of the snow-capped mountains is actually a beautiful place.
When Yan Chao and Xiao Shan came downstairs, Lian Xi and Yao Xu were already sitting at the table, and Grandma Chi had also prepared breakfast, rice porridge with pickles.
Yao Xu invited Grandma Chi to eat with them, but Grandma Chi smiled and said, "You all eat, I've already eaten." Still worried about their trip to the snow mountain, Grandma Chi asked, "Are you really going to the snow mountain?"
Yan Chao said, "Of course."
Granny Chi wrung her hands and said, "What if that monster is very powerful? How will you deal with it?"
Yan Chao chuckled and said casually, "At worst, we'll have a fight and see who's stronger."
Grandma Chi was taken aback and asked, "What if we can't win?"
Lianxi suddenly spoke up: "If you can't beat them, just run away."
"......"
Yao Xu: "Hahahaha! I never thought you would say something like that!"
Yan Chao said, "I was just joking with you. Don't worry, we'll be careful."
After a quick breakfast, the three of them went out to explore the streets together.
I thought I would see "demons and monsters" all over the streets, but instead I found myself surrounded by normal people.
The streets were lined with shops, but people spread out a piece of coarse cloth in front of their doors and laid out their goods for sale. They sat on the ground under the eaves, some taking a nap on low stools, some fanning themselves and sipping tea, some doing embroidery, and some wearing flowers in their hair.
Life is peaceful and serene.
Compared to last night's scene, it's like two completely different worlds.
Yan Chao was momentarily dazed, thinking that this was another sealed paradise called Yozu.
Yao Xu was greatly disappointed: "What? Everyone on the street has a nose and eyes, and no one has mutated! Isn't everyone normal?!"
Today, not everyone on the street is wearing a robe, and not everything on the street is made of divine power.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would have thought I got lost in the ghost realm last night.
But it doesn't seem quite normal.
Yan Chao said, "It seems that this 'True God' is indeed quite wealthy. Look at the people here, everyone is dressed in gold and silver. If you didn't know better, you would think that everyone here is royalty."
Lianxi walked with her hands behind her back, smiled but didn't say anything.
Yao Xu looked at it and realized it was true. Such a ostentatious thing was being worn so openly. Even the Heavenly Emperor, who was so noble, was not this extravagant. The job of the God of Wealth had been taken care of by that "true god".
It was right here that if any one of them had left, they would have been completely looted.
I don't know whether to call them lucky or foolish.
Compared to the veil that obscured her face last night, this dazzling outfit today doesn't look much better.
Extreme simplicity and extreme luxury are both abnormal.
Lianxi said, "Look at their dazed eyes, it's true that wealth and status are blinding."
Yan Chao's eyes lit up when he saw a stall selling vegetables and fruits. Looking at the neatly arranged fresh fruits and vegetables, he said, "Let's buy some fresh meat, vegetables, and fruits to take back. Xiao Shan and the others need to eat something good too."
Lianxi picked up a handful of wild vegetables still covered in dew and said, "When Shiyue was here, this place was an important town. Now that Shiyue is gone, its prosperity has faded. It's far from the capital and has become a 'country' in itself."
Yao Xu said, "I thought the people here had stopped eating grains in order to cultivate immortality, but I didn't expect them to be so down-to-earth."
Lianxi patted his head and said, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and choose one."
Yao Xu hissed, clutching his head, and said, "Why did you hit me?! What if you made me stupid?!"
Lianxi said, "You've always been stupid."
Yaoxu: "..."
Yan Chao: "Hahahaha."
Yao Xu ignored the two of them and buried himself in picking vegetables. When he saw a pile of various kinds of mushrooms on the ground, he raised his eyebrows and was pondering an idea when he heard Lian Xi say something.
"Let him eat the poisonous stuff first. If he's okay, then we can eat it."
Yao Xu turned around and said, "Lianxi, what do you mean by this!"
Lianxi tilted her head and said, "Don't you want to harm us with poisonous mushrooms?"
Yao Xu sighed, "That's boring. Why did I see through it so early..."
Seeing the two of them going back and forth, Yan Chao laughed and said, "Let's hurry up and buy it. We're out here, so we might as well buy more. When we go out to run errands, they can eat better too."
Yao Xu nodded, thought for a moment, picked out a few dishes, and was about to pay the stall owner when the stall owner leaned against the door, his eyes slightly closed, and said lazily, "It's just a few vegetables, no need to pay."
So generous?
Yao Xu placed the money on the homespun cloth, clapped his hands, and said, "What's wrong? Now that you have gold and silver treasures, you look down on these few coins, huh!"
The stall owner glanced up slightly, chuckled, and said, "I'm doing this to prepare for becoming a god someday. What do you know, you little brat?"
"You!" Yao Xu rolled his eyes and was about to lash out when Lian Xi stopped him.
Lianxi laughed twice and said, "Since you're so kind, I suppose everyone else is just like you."
The stall owner glanced at him and said, "Of course."
Lianxi clapped her hands and cheered: "Since that's the case, let's take it while we can, and not waste their kindness."
Yan Chao chimed in, "Yes, we can't stand in the way of their path to godhood."
The stall owner crossed his legs, smiled smugly, and said, "You guys are more sensible."
Yao Xu scoffed, but fortunately, he cleared away all the vegetables from the stall. After clearing them away, he gave the stall owner a "polite" smile and said, "You're welcome." Then he swaggered away.
As she left, Lianxi glanced at the stall owner and smiled, "Well then, good luck."
The stall owner was puzzled, and to his surprise, the smile didn't convey his true feelings, and he even thanked him earnestly.
Yao Xu seemed to have been turned on by a switch, going around every stall and taking a little of everything, no matter what it was.
Back in Yezi, he felt a little embarrassed accepting the generous gifts from the people of Yezi. But after the stall owner's persuasion, he no longer had any reservations. Not only did he feel perfectly justified in taking the gifts, but he also wanted to pick the best and most expensive items.
Yao Xu arrived at a fish stall and immediately spotted a large fish that was placed alone in a basket. He pointed at the fish, raised his head, and said loudly, "Put this biggest fish in my basket!" After it was packed, he still "politely" said, "You're welcome."
Yan Chao and Lian Xi followed behind. This time, no large group of people surrounded them, and they also approved of Yao Xu's actions.
Helping others brings joy, and the more the better.
Yao Xu said, "I've suddenly changed my mind."
The two men behind them exchanged a glance and asked, "What idea?"
Yao Xu said, "That 'True God' is so arrogant, we have to go to him ourselves. We're not going! We'll wait for him to come to us!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Chao blinked, looking somewhat expectant, and said, "I think the scenery here is quite nice. Why don't we take a stroll around? I want to see the golden sunrise on the mountains and the snow-capped mountains under the night sky! And I want to try some of the local delicacies!"
Lianxi laughed and said, "That's a good idea. It seems you can be quite clever sometimes."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than dark clouds gathered in the sky, followed by a rumble of thunder, signaling that rain was imminent.
Yao Xu looked up at the sky and said, "See! Even the heavens support my idea."
Yan Chao said, "Let's hurry up, or we'll get soaked when it starts raining."
Yao Xu was in a great mood and said, "I'm in a good mood today. Let's go! I'll go back and cook you all something delicious!"
The three of them had just entered Chi's shop when a torrential downpour began.
Yao Xu said, "See, I told you so, even God agrees with me."
When Granny Chi saw the three of them return, she felt relieved. Seeing that they had brought back so many things, she quickly went up to take them and asked, "You're back so soon? Are you alright?"
Yan Chao said, "We didn't go at all. It was raining today, so we were just waiting for that 'true god' to come and invite us."
Grandma Chi was puzzled and said, "This..."
Yao Xu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about that. Instead of thinking about those things, let's think about what to eat today." He held up the big fish in his hand and said, "I think that although they have all kinds of food on display, given their obsession, they must think that the elixir is the best."
"There's so much stuff, and it's free anyway, might as well take it."
Upon hearing this, Grandma Chi gave a wry smile, picked up her things, and went to the kitchen.
Yao Xu followed behind, saying mysteriously, "Today I'm going to cook you a big meal!"
Grandma Chi carefully arranged all the ingredients in the kitchen and said cautiously, "How about I cook? You're paying to stay at my place, and it's really not right for you to cook for me." Seeing that he didn't speak, she added, "Actually, I'm quite a good cook."
Yao Xu chuckled and said, "Then you can do it next time. Let me show off this time."
Grandma Chi still felt it was inappropriate and said, "Then this old woman will help you."
Yao Xu pushed her out, saying, "Just wait to eat! Don't come in and ruin my meal!"
After seeing Granny Chi out of the kitchen, he called Yan Chao and said, "Tao Hua, come and help me. Didn't you want to learn how to cook?"
Yan Chao was talking to Xiao Shan when he heard this and said, "Okay! I'm coming!"
Lianxi said, "I'll go with you."
Yan Chao: "Okay."
When Yao Xu saw Lian Xi arrive, he put his hands on his hips and said, "What are you doing here? Are you afraid I'll poison you?"
Lianxi glanced at him sideways, not wanting to waste words with him, and said, "I'll be your assistant."
Yao Xu looked at him in disbelief, then glanced at Yan Chao beside him, gave a meaningful laugh, and said, "Peach Blossom, I really benefit from your influence!"
Yan Chao was puzzled and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Yao Xu said, "Our Brother Lian doesn't easily show off his cooking skills. He even taught me how to cook." Thinking about how he often generously showed off his culinary skills, he felt like a really good person and couldn't help but boast, "I'm really beautiful inside and out. Compared to his secretive nature, I'm so much better!"
Yan Chao looked at Lianxi with surprise and said, "Lianxi, I didn't know you could cook! That's amazing!"
Lianxi smiled slightly and said, "It's alright."
Seeing that the two hadn't listened to what he had just said, Yao Xu said indignantly, "Hey! What do you mean?! Am I not good enough?!?!"
Yan Chao turned his head and said, "You're very capable too. But let's hurry up and cook. We need to fill our own stomachs so that our mothers and the others don't go hungry."
Yao Xu said, "Yes, yes, yes! Let me give you a grand introduction to today's dishes, which are very characteristic of the region."
"Spicy rice soup, stir-fried rapeseed flowers with eggs, braised chicken, black pork, steamed pork with lily bulbs, spicy fish, mushroom soup, and Qiaoshan wedding cakes."
Yan Chao said, "That sounds like a feast. But rapeseed flowers only bloom in spring, what are you going to use to make it?"
Yao Xu raised an eyebrow, snapped his fingers, and two packages appeared on the table.
This was specially prepared by him for this trip.
Wherever you go, you'll savor authentic local delicacies.
Since revealing his magical power and being chosen by the same group last time, Yao Xu no longer deliberately conceals it, but only among the three of them. He will not expose himself to outsiders unless absolutely necessary.
One package contained a bag of fresh rapeseed flowers, a bag of pickled rapeseed flowers, and a jar of rapeseed honey; the other package contained bottles and jars of various seasonings.
Yao Xu said, "Just listen to me. Let Lianxi do the chopping and washing of vegetables."
Before he finished speaking, Lianxi had already started preparing the dishes according to the menu he had just mentioned, in a clear and orderly manner, as if she already knew them by heart.
Yao Xu patted Lianxi on the shoulder and said in a low voice, "Seeing how hard you work without complaint, why don't you teach instead?"
Lianxi continued cooking, glancing at Yan Chao not far away, and said, "You're the one cooking today. Besides, I was taught from the beginning, so naturally you should take the lead. As for me," Lianxi smiled and added, "there's plenty of time."
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