Chapter 21 Human Desire to Become a God, All Laws in Chaos 4 Yan Chao is ready…
Once everything was ready, Yan Chao asked, "Which dish should we make first?"
Yao Xu said, "Black sesame meat!"
Yao Xu cuts the best pork belly into chunks, blanchs them briefly in water, coats the chunks evenly with a sauce made of rapeseed honey, white wine, and red vinegar, then fries them in hot oil until golden brown, coats them with a little flour, adds scallions and ginger, and steams them until cooked.
Yao Xu said, "This dish has the sweetness of honey, is lean but not dry, fatty but not greasy, melts in your mouth, and is suitable for all ages."
Yan Chao recorded the steps of the method one by one, saying, "It's very suitable for Xiaoshan and Granny Chi."
Yao Xu said, "Not only this dish, but also steamed pork with lily bulbs is light and refreshing, and it's also very suitable."
Yan Chao praised, "You've thought of everything! What's the next dish?"
Yao Xu smiled and said, "Spicy fish."
Blanch the cleaned fish in boiling water for three or four seconds to remove the slime. Slice the fish into fillets and marinate with egg white. In a pot, add water and first add celery segments, then the fish head, followed by pickled mustard greens, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, black pepper, and chili powder. Sprinkle with cilantro, minced garlic, and dried chili peppers, and drizzle with hot oil.
Listening to the sizzling sound of oil and smelling the delicious aroma, Yan Chao said sincerely, "I was originally unwilling to be selected by that list. But now, after eating and playing along the way, getting to know you all, and seeing the scenery, it's not bad at all."
Lianxi looked at her and said, "Aren't you curious about who we are?"
Yan Chao chuckled, seemingly unconcerned, and said, "When you're traveling, everyone has a few identities, right? No matter who we are, it won't affect our interaction right now. As for our identities, we'll find out when the time is right!"
Yao Xu said, "Alright! Let's see who among the three of us will reveal themselves first!"
Yan Chao asked, "What should we make the next dish?"
Yao Xu solemnly held up the bag of pickled rapeseed flowers and said, "I must give you a special introduction to this dish. It may seem ordinary, but it actually contains a hidden secret."
Yan Chao quickly flipped to the next page to take notes, "What's the name of this dish?"
Yao Xu: "Sprinkle soup and rice."
This type of rapeseed is unique to this region. It is picked when the pods have not yet grown, making it at its most tender. The rapeseed flowers are washed, chopped, and thoroughly mixed with steamed cornmeal without any seasoning. The mixture is then sealed and fermented. After fermentation, the rapeseed turns a darker color. After air-drying, the sauerkraut is ready.
Sauté dried pickled cabbage and dried chili peppers in lard until fragrant, then add water and bring to a boil. Add sliced taro, season with a little salt, and finally sprinkle with chopped green onions. The soup is rich, refreshing, and appetizing.
After nearly an hour of work, the food was finally served.
Grandma Chi and Xiaoshan stared at the table full of food, dumbfounded.
Even in their best years, they had never eaten such a sumptuous meal.
Xiaoshan had never even seen one before.
Seeing that they were still standing there without moving, Yan Chao laughed and said, "You must be starving! Come on, let's get to the table!"
Upon hearing this, Grandma Chi led Xiaoshan to the table.
Grandma Chi immediately spotted the two dishes made with rapeseed flowers and exclaimed with delight, "Rapeseed flowers! I never thought I'd be able to eat them again after all these years..."
Yao Xu said, "Quickly, try it and see if it tastes authentic."
Grandma Chi picked up her chopsticks and took a bite. The taste from her memory was awakened. As she ate, tears welled up in her eyes and soaked her clothes.
Yan Chao thought to himself, "This place is clearly abundant in rapeseed flowers, and there aren't that many people in this town, so how come we can't even afford to eat rapeseed flowers?"
Seeing Xiaoshan's mouth watering, Yan Chao asked, "Why isn't Xiaoshan eating?"
Xiaoshan lowered his head slightly and stammered, "Is it okay?"
Lianxi winked at Yaoxu, who understood and said, "We're all so familiar with each other, let's not stand on ceremony. Let's start eating!"
Seeing everyone pick up their chopsticks, Xiaoshan finally picked up his chopsticks and immediately aimed at the spicy fish placed in the center. Just as he was about to take a bite, Yaoxu stopped him, saying, "This dish is a bit spicy, you can only eat a little bit."
Xiaoshan said somewhat dejectedly, "But it smells so good, is it really only possible to eat a little bit?"
Yao Xu said, "When you grow up, you can eat spicy food. Right now, you can only eat a little bit."
Xiaoshan said, "Okay, then I'll eat it last." After saying that, he picked up a piece of black sesame meat, chewed it twice, and suddenly spat it out with a "whoosh".
Grandma Chi was startled, thinking he was stuck, so she quickly picked up Xiaoshan and patted his back.
Yao Xu was shocked: "What's going on! I didn't poison it!" After saying that, he tasted it himself and said, "It's fine."
When Granny Chi heard about the poison, she was terrified. Yan Chao quickly reassured her, "He was just joking, don't be nervous."
Yan Chao bent down to check on Xiao Shan's condition. After a long while, he sighed and said, "He's fine. He's just not used to eating these things all of a sudden."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Grandma Chi hugged Xiaoshan tightly, her face full of sorrow, and said, "I'm so sorry for my grandson, that's why he's suffered so much!"
It turned out that those people not only prevented the grandmother and grandson from leaving the place, but also caused her to lose all resources because she refused to believe in the "true God".
The so-called "returning from the wrong path" means believing in the "true God." As long as you become His believer, you will receive all good resources.
Everything they eat, wear, and use is of the highest quality.
Those few who persisted in their disbelief either switched sides midway through the long wait or were worn down to death during the long ordeal.
This is the price of disobeying the "true God".
Now, only the two of them remain alive.
Some people advised them that they should believe in the "true God" as soon as possible to avoid so much wasted time and suffering.
Later generations laughed at them, saying they didn't enjoy happiness but chose to suffer, which was incredibly foolish, laughable, and pathetic.
They consistently embraced the "alternative" approach.
Yao Xu slammed his fist on the table in anger, saying, "What kind of bullshit 'true god' is this! He's a despicable and shameless scoundrel! He's not even as good as a scoundrel!"
Yan Chao said, "This is the first time I've ever seen such a bizarre god. People don't believe in him, and he won't even let them eat rapeseed flowers. He's really stingy and petty."
Lianxi rested her chin on her hand and said casually, "He did use a good trick to make an example of you. It wasn't that you were stubborn, but that he did it on purpose."
These words sent a chill down my spine. What I thought was a difficult struggle for survival was all part of a pre-arranged plan.
If he wants you to live, you can't die even if you want to.
Grandma Chi cried out in tears, "Heavens! Why are you doing this to us!"
Xiaoshan couldn't bear to see her grandmother sad, so she wiped away her tears and looked at Yanchao, saying, "Sister, can you make those bad people disappear? Xiaoshan doesn't want Grandma to be sad, Xiaoshan is scared."
Yan Chao glanced at the two people beside him, patted his head tenderly, and said, "Don't worry, Xiao Shan, the bad guys won't succeed."
Yao Xu said, "That's right! But the prerequisite for eliminating bad guys is to fill your stomach. Only when you're full will you have the strength to fight them!"
Xiaoshan picked up his bowl and chopsticks, full of fighting spirit, and said, "I'm going to eat more! To drive away those bad guys!"
......
In the afternoon, Yan Chao stood at the second-floor window and looked out into the distance. The streets were deserted, and the rain was still falling.
Lianxi came to her side and asked, "What are you thinking about?"
Yan Chao did not turn his head and said, "I suddenly remembered that it is the rainy season now, so it is very difficult to see the sun shining on the mountains."
"The snow-capped mountains are sacred, but I would rather wait until the dark clouds disperse before I see the golden mountains again. No matter how long it takes, I will see them eventually."
Lianxi looked at her and smiled, "Yes, if you want to see me, you will eventually."
Suddenly, a series of "bang bang" sounds came from outside. The two looked out and saw a group of people dressed in veils, with a large, yellowish-brown drum in front of them. They struck the drum with each step, and the people behind them danced in response. With a flick of their robes, ghostly figures moved about. They chanted incantations, as if they were incantations.
They are heading towards Chijiadian.
At this moment, the sun had just set.
Yan Chao said, "They probably suffered from the aftereffects of the miraculous medicine, and they go crazy every night."
Lianxi said, "Let's go see what they're up to."
When the two came downstairs, Yao Xu was already standing in front of the door. He said, "Oh, isn't this the lackeys of 'True God'? What brings you here in this rainy weather?"
The leader of the cloaked figures pointed to Yan Chao behind him and said, "We've come to find her."
Everyone looked at Yan Chao, who stepped forward and asked, "What do you want with me?"
The cloaked man bowed to Yan Chao and said, "The true god has sent us to invite the wise woman to the temple for a chat."
Yan Chao said, "Oh, I'm not going."
"......"
The cloaked figure spoke with displeasure: "What does this mean, wise woman?"
Yan Chao said, "I won't go out when it's dark and raining. If you're sincerely inviting me, come openly and honestly during the day. With you dressed like this, people who don't know better might think you're sending me on my way."
They seemed to have known her intentions all along.
Upon hearing this, several people stepped out from behind him, setting up a folding palanquin with a black umbrella adorned with crystal pendants. The crystals gleamed with an eerie green light in the darkness.
The cloaked man said, "We have prepared everything for you, Miss Hui. You just need to follow us."
Yan Chao said, "I said I won't go out after dark, please come during the day." After saying that, he was about to close the door.
Seeing that Yan Chao refused to leave, the cloaked man grabbed the door and said loudly, "Woman, please don't make things difficult for us. We are just following orders. It is your honor to be summoned by the true god. Don't be ungrateful."
"If you insist on not leaving, don't blame us for burning down this Chi family shop today!"
"Let's see who dares!"
Granny Chi suddenly stepped forward, blocking Yan Chao's path, and said, "You can't touch my shop! You can't touch my customers either! If any of you dare to do anything today, you'll have to step over my old woman's dead body!"
Xiaoshan rushed out and stood in front of Yan Chao, saying, "I won't let you take my sister away!"
Lianxi and Yaoxu stood to the side, already poised to strike. As soon as their opponents made a move, they would immediately take them down.
But she wasn't one to be trifled with either.
Yan Chao said, "Alright, I'll go with you."
"girl!"
"elder sister!"
"Peach blossoms!"
Lianxi frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
Lianxi glanced coldly at the cloaked man. Perhaps it was the chill of the night rain, but when their eyes met through the cloak, they involuntarily shrank back. Fortunately, the cloak concealed their ugliness.
Lianxi took off the bracelet from her wrist and put it on Yan Chao's hand, saying, "Go ahead and do as you please. If you encounter any danger, I will come immediately."
Yan Chao smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust, teammates!"
"Let's go." Yan Chao turned around and took out a folding umbrella from her bag. "I don't like your umbrellas, they're bad luck. As for the palanquin, just make do with it."
The person in the veil made way for Yan Chao, and after she sat down, the group left.
Grandma Chi watched the figures gradually disappear into the distance and said with concern, "Are we just going to let them leave like this?"
Yao Xu and Lian Xi exchanged a glance and said, "Of course not, the real show has only just begun."
......
Yan Chao followed them out of the city and headed towards the snow-capped mountains.
For some reason, ever since she sat down there, a voice had been ringing in her ears.
At first, the sound was very faint, as if it came from a very far place, but as they got closer to the snow mountain, the sound became clearer and clearer.
"Help me..."
"Someone, please save me..."
The voice was distant and desperate, and upon closer listening, it sounded even more like it was coming from underground.
Yan Chao asked, "Is there only one true god in your temple?"
The cloaked man said, "The true god is unique, so how could there be anyone else in the temple?"
Whose voice is that?
Is this just a deceptive smokescreen, or is there someone else in that hall?
As Yan Chao was pondering this, he didn't know how long they had walked when he suddenly heard the person in the veil say, "We've arrived."
Yan Chao closed his umbrella, and before him stood a tall palace carved into the stone wall, its eerie light gleaming in the night rain. A black flag with white stripes, identical to the one hanging outside Shengchun Town, hung high in front of the stone gate. Looking up, there were seven stories, and under the eaves of each story, a prominent human face with a different expression was carved, bound by chains on both sides.
It looks like something is being sealed away.
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