The next day at dawn, Xiaofang got up early, wanting to share last night's events with Lin Yifan.

But since Lin Yifan hadn't woken up yet, she had to let it go.

So, they slept until ten in the morning before getting up.

Once they got up, they smelled a rich aroma that greatly stimulated their appetite.

"Who is making soup? It smells so good!" Zhou Jiajia and the others exclaimed.

Last night's dinner had simply been a few bowls of porridge to stave off hunger. Everyone knew that porridge was easy to digest, so now they were very hungry.

"Gurgle!"

The next moment, stomachs growling, Zhou Jiajia and the others could no longer bear it and immediately got out of bed to wash up, and then they headed to the kitchen to find out what was going on.

In the kitchen, they saw Lin's father and Lin's mother busily cooking for them.

"Uncle, Aunt! Why didn't you wake us up when you started cooking, so we could help you out a bit?" Zhou Jiajia and the others curiously asked.

Coming to the countryside to meet the parents, they were prepared to tire themselves out, but from last night till now, they hadn't been busy at all, which made them feel somewhat embarrassed.

"Your thoughtfulness is enough, let us elders handle these rough tasks," Lin's mother responded.

If Zhou Jiajia and the others were to slaughter a duck, they definitely wouldn't know how to begin; if they did like the news said and killed the duck by forcing it, that would be a laugh on the streets, and the Lin family couldn't afford to lose that face.

"Is there anything we can help with now?" Zhou Jiajia and the others curiously inquired.

"Yes, you can help me by resting properly in the living room—it won't be long before we eat," Lin's mother replied.

"Oh dear! Aunt, how could you spoil us like this?" Zhou Jiajia and the others playfully complained, yet they felt waves of warmth and emotion in their hearts.

They hadn't expected that their future mother-in-law would be so kind to them; she not only refrained from showing them displeasure but also prevented them from doing any housework. Such a good mother-in-law deserved their respect and care.

"You all are my beautiful daughters-in-law, if I don't indulge you, who will?" Lin's mother asked with a smile.

All four daughters-in-law were tender and delicate; having them do heavy work would really be a waste. She only wanted her four daughters-in-law to bear her a few plump grandchildren; that would be enough for her.

"Then, Aunt, we will wait in the living room. If there's anything you need help with, just call us. We can come at a moment's notice," Zhou Jiajia and the others responded.

"Alright, I got it. Go rest now."

Zhou Jiajia and the others didn't say much and promptly sat in the living room, waiting for today's feast.

Before long, Lin Yifan and Xiaolian also gradually woke up and washed up. Seeing Zhou Jiajia and the other four women sitting on chairs playing with their phones, they curiously asked, "Why did you get up so early?"

"We were woken up by Uncle and Aunt's cooking skills," Zhou Jiajia and the others answered.

Lin Yifan and Xiaolian had an epiphany; it was the aroma from the kitchen that had woken them up.

Meanwhile, seeing that Lin Yifan had finally gotten up, Xiaofang stepped forward, pulled Lin Yifan outside the house, and discussed last night's events in detail.

"Yifan, did you hear a ghostly voice last night?" Xiaofang curiously asked.

"I did; it must have been from the Buddha statue on the back hill," Lin Yifan answered.

"Do you think it was a Buddha or a demon?" Xiaofang curiously asked.

"Buddhas never consume anything bloody, so it definitely wasn't a Buddha. As for what kind of demon or ghost it was, we can't yet be sure," Lin Yifan answered.

The reason he said this was that the cave in the rear mountain used to consume humans; now, it consumes large livestock like pigs, cows, sheep, etc.; it seems to hide something.

Every month, the Town Chief of Qingshi Town would lead the townspeople to bring several livestock to the cave in the rear mountain as a sacrifice to the Mountain God, hoping for good weather and a bountiful harvest. This tradition had continued without interruption.

So how could a creature that eats flesh be a Buddha?

Lin Yifan felt that the cave dared not devour humans recklessly because it feared attracting powerful Cultivators; thus, one could further infer that there was a seal on the cave, sealing something inside it.

Lin Yifan's thoughts coincided with Xiao Fang's—she also believed something strange was going on in the rear mountain, and it might be a powerful Demon.

Thus, her curiosity piqued, she asked, "So what do we do now? Should we go and meet this evil entity?"

"Don't rush; let's finish up with the household matters first before heading there," Lin Yifan answered.

He wanted to first settle his parents in Lishan City, away from danger, and then go and confront that unshakeable Buddha in the rear mountain.

"Alright, I'll listen to you," Xiao Fang responded.

Afterward, the two of them went inside to play.

Before long, delicious dishes were served one after another.

At that point, Zhou Jiajia and the others went forward to help serve the dishes.

But, they were stopped by Lin Yifan.

"You all just sit tight; I'm the best at serving dishes. Back in the day, I was even known as the 'Prince of Dish Serving' at my hometown's banquets," he joked before heading off to serve the dishes.

Zhou Jiajia and the others were won over by this man who was sometimes humorous and charming, sometimes playful, and so caring towards them—it felt like he was pampering them to the skies.

After serving the dishes, the whole family sat down to dine together.

Looking at the abundant and appetizing dishes on the table, Zhou Jiajia and the others licked their lips uncontrollably, raising their thumbs in praise, "Uncle and Auntie, your cooking is amazing, almost catching up to a five-star hotel chef."

"Hehe, you flatter us. Our cooking couldn't possibly compare to that of a chef. It's good enough if it's edible," Lin's father and mother modestly stated.

"Uncle and Auntie, you're being too modest. If someone couldn't enjoy these delicious dishes, then that person must not be human, but a different kind," An Qi joked.

"Haha!"

Laughter filled the room, everyone amused by An Qi's praise.

"Since it's so delicious, why don't you try some and see how it tastes," Lin's mother urged.

Zhou Jiajia and the others did not hesitate, picking up their chopsticks, lifting a piece of duck meat, and slowly savoring it in their mouths.

"Hmm! Auntie, your braised duck is so delicious, perfectly tender, not too salty nor too bland, just right; I haven't had such tasty duck in a long time," Zhou Jiajia sincerely exclaimed, feeling thoroughly content.

Having been hungry almost all day, she was genuinely moved to finally be eating such delectable food.

"Hehe! If it tastes good, eat more and don't go hungry," Lin's mother advised.

She knew Zhou Jiajia and the others had been starving yesterday, which is why she had risen early today to prepare a lavish meal for them.

Seeing Zhou Jiajia and the others enjoying the meal so much, she felt completely satisfied.

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