Zhao Yangxia was a gourmet, quite curious about Fan Wubing's culinary philosophy. It was like a diner being curious about how the chef could make a dish so delicious.

He humbly inquired,

"I see other Immortal Chefs prepare immortal food that is very exquisite, not daring to add too many ingredients, fearing to disrupt the immortal aura of the main dish. Therefore, the dishes are often small and refined, and the taste is not particularly remarkable, merely retaining the original flavor. Yet the immortal food you cook not only tastes better than any mundane ingredients but also retains the immortal aura remarkably intact, almost surpassing the original ingredients. How is this possible?"

Fan Wubing, of course, couldn't divulge the secrets of "Tongue Desire" or such matters as "Swallowing Stars and Chewing the Moon". He cleared his throat and answered earnestly and politely,

"Most people perceive immortal food as a supplement to address deficiencies in cultivation, focusing only on the 'immortal' aspect... But how is this different from consuming elixirs? It's somewhat of a shortcut. In my view, the 'immortal' and 'food' parts of immortal food are equally important. Because enjoying good food is itself an expression of harmony between man and nature."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yangxia felt his hair stand on end, finding the insight striking,

"Enjoying good food is an expression of harmony between man and nature?"

Fan Wubing froze for a moment, realizing he might have exaggerated, and proceeded to explain in detail,

"Ahem. That's roughly what I mean. The ingredients are sourced from nature and will enter into the human realm... If this process isn't satisfying, how can it be called a 'supplement'? Humans are nourished by nature, and nature is nourished by humans. Let food become an opportunity to understand nature and live in harmony with it; this is my culinary philosophy as a humble chef."

Zhao Yangxia gaped at Fan Wubing, having numerous words to say but losing them upon speaking. He simply replied heavily,

"Senior Brother Yushan has taken two good disciples. Whether you or your senior sister, Fu Ming, both of you are. Wubing, whether Enlightenment Peak can rise again might depend on you. Your senior sister, Fu Ming, isn't focused on this matter, and your master... sigh."

He shook his head, not saying more, took a deep breath, regained his spirit, and said with a smile,

"I look forward to your banquet. As for me, I will now go and forge your Immortal Chef instruments."

He disappeared like a gust of wind.

Fan Wubing stared at the place where he vanished, deep in thought. Just now... when Zhao Elder mentioned Master Yushan Daoist, he sighed?

What happened to Master?

Fan Wubing had never truly understood much about his master, and whenever he asked Senior Sister Fu Ming, she always dodged the questions. But when his master first brought him to the Eternal Immortal Sect, he hurriedly went into seclusion.

Fan Wubing didn't believe his master was an irresponsible person.

...

A brand-new kitchen was set up beside the Spirit Nurturing Pot.

The grand ceremony preparations started being arranged gradually, and the Nourishing Spirit Peak, which was responsible for the banquet, from elders to disciples, all cooperated wholeheartedly after tasting Fan Wubing's culinary skills.

With the help of the master senior sister Gu Lan, everything went smoothly.

Fan Wubing's exclusive kitchen soon became a must-visit spot for many disciples of the Eternal Immortal Sect. They all wanted to see the process of cooking immortal food, not to mention tasting, even a whiff was great.

It was very lively.

Conversely, the Spirit Nurturing Pot next door became quite deserted.

In the past, disciples who came to visit Nourishing Spirit Peak would always pay close attention to the Spirit Nurturing Pot, given it was a soul-bearing spirit-level magical artifact. Now, it was completely overshadowed by Fan Wubing's kitchen filled with the worldly scent.

The artifact spirit was displeased, the artifact spirit was displeased!

This emotion was naturally perceived clearly by Fan Wubing's Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill. He didn't say much, just sat by the window each time, tasting the immortal food while listening to the grievances of the Spirit Nurturing Pot's artifact spirit conveyed by Flying Sword Peach Blossom; isn't this a perfect side dish?

After several days of experimenting with dishes, the banquet menu was finally decided.

Although Jianghu cuisine was beautiful, since it was to entertain distinguished guests from various sects and families, it needed to be elegant, with emphasis on color, aroma, and taste; the appearance should be good, the flavor profile rich, with appetizers, main dishes, and after-meal snacks... a total of twenty-seven dishes encompassing eighteen culinary techniques including braising, boiling, stir-frying, frying, roasting, hot pot, quick-frying, pan-frying, simmering, steaming, smoking, stewing, baking, braising, stew-cooking, sauce-cooking, explosive cooking, and marinating.

The dishes left from the experiments were shared among Fan Wubing and the many disciples who came to eat and drink every day. Although he could finish them on his own, he had to take care of relationships within the sect.

To his astonishment, Wei Changkong, who was usually quite proper, started coming every day for meals after tasting once. He became so thick-skinned that he almost took up residence in the kitchen. The key was he wasn't shy at all and ate a lot every time.

Every time he ate, he lamented about how his family had been strict with him since childhood, fearing contamination of his foundation, preventing him from eating authentic meals. Only after tasting Fan Wubing's cooking did he realize he had been eating pig food before!

On the contrary, his usually clingy Junior Sister Luo Qingyao was engrossed in Senior Sister Fu Ming's cultivation insights these days, staying at Enlightenment Peak, without leaving a step.

Even so, Fan Wubing's gains were still quite significant.

In just five days, his life point maximum increased by 609 points! As for "Swallowing Stars and Chewing the Moon," it was only 0.5 from being perfect.

Opening his attribute panel,

[Fan Wubing]

[Age: 14]

[Life: 1910/1910 points]

[Cultivation Level: None]

[Non-attribute Cultivation Technique: "Swallowing Stars and Chewing the Moon", Current Progress 99.5/100. When perfected, obtain passive talent "Tongue Desire"]

[Physique: Heaven-deficient Body...]

[Talent: Fated to Survive. No upper limit on life points]

[Talent: Unwarranted Qi Creation Skill. Restores 0.1% life points per second]

The current life point maximum had reached 1910 points, equivalent to around the sixth-layer of Foundation Establishment for those not specializing in body refining. Though the actual combat power was not as high, a few months ago, this was unimaginable. All these opportunities began from that commission concerning the "Six Desires". And that was just one part of the "Six Desires", the "Tongue Desire".

"Just a little bit left!"

Fan Wubing was eagerly anticipating what extra effects would occur once "Swallowing Stars and Chewing the Moon" reached perfection and "Tongue Desire" became a passive talent.

Thinking this, he took a sip of the soup dish Yanduxian, the rich flavor swamping his throat and hitting his stomach, instantly spreading warmth.

[You supplemented with "Yanduxian", anticipated life point maximum +1.9]

["Devour the Stars and Chew the Moon" cultivation progress +0.5%, current progress 100%, perfection reached]

["Tongue Lust" can be turned into an innate passive ability]

[Effect: "Everything is what I crave, everything is my food." All things in the world can evoke your desire to consume and can be absorbed to nourish your body.]

"Everything is what I crave, everything is my food..."

What does this mean?

No matter for now, Fan Wubing first turns "Tongue Lust" into his innate passive ability, and immediately, a new column appears on the attribute panel,

[Innate Ability: "Tongue Lust." Everything can be consumed by you and used to replenish Qi and blood]

What does this mean?

Does it mean I can restore health by eating anything now?

Hiss—

Taking a deep breath, terrifying indeed!

What does this mean? It means immunity to all poisons!

Just like in the Peach Branch Small Profound Realm, the miasma that can erode flesh, if it were now, the poison entering the body would not decrease health, but increase it!

But can this thing absorb other people's Immortal Technique attacks? After all, Immortal Techniques are operated with Immortal Qi.

He pondered for a moment, then said to Gu Lan, who was busy practicing controlling fire with Immortal Qi,

"Senior Sister Gu, hit me."

Gu Lan looked at him, dazed, then after a while, widened her eyes in shock,

"Huh?"

"I mean, use an Immortal Technique to attack me."

Gu Lan opened her mouth, her beautiful blue eyes filled with amazement, then she asked anxiously,

"Junior Brother Fan, have you been working too hard these days and exhausted yourself, saying such foolish things?"

She sat down and patted her thigh,

"Come, lie down and rest a bit. Let me check your head."

Looking at Gu Lan's plump thighs, Fan Wubing admitted he was indeed tempted for a moment, but,

"No, Senior Sister, I'm serious, I want to experiment with a new cooking method."

"You better not trick me, I'm not that easy to fool!" Gu Lan looked skeptical, "Who cooks by getting hit?"

"Just hit me once."

"This… fine." Gu Lan, unable to argue, gathered Immortal Qi and formed a palm, lightly striking Fan Wubing. It was more like a touch.

Then,

[You have suffered Immortal Qi intrusion, HP -12]

[You have suffered Immortal Qi intrusion, a portion of the Immortal Qi greatly stimulates "Tongue Lust," estimated HP cap +0.6]

It really works!

"Senior Sister, hit me again! This time harder!"

Seeing Fan Wubing's eyes burning with excitement, Gu Lan suddenly thought of something, her expression grew solemn, hesitating to speak. After struggling for a while, she formed a whip with Immortal Qi, and stammered,

"Junior Brother Fan, I've heard of this... some people just enjoy being mistreated. Although, although I don't like being a sadist, if you like it, I... can try it out."

After saying that, she whipped Fan Wubing.

[You have suffered Immortal Qi intrusion, HP -97]

[You have suffered Immortal Qi intrusion, a portion of the Immortal Qi greatly stimulates "Tongue Lust," estimated HP cap +4.85]

After a few lashes, Fan Wubing grew even more excited, discovering a new way to restore health beyond eating.

Gu Lan, however, increasingly felt like crying; she didn't quite understand what she was doing, clearly not liking this!

5%!

5% conversion rate! It's terrifyingly high! 5% of the Immortal Qi damage taken is absorbed and converted into blood Qi, increasing the HP cap!

What's this?

A divine skill! As long as you aren't killed outright, the more you get hit, the stronger you become!

Truly worthy of the hardest side quest in the game! If this is just "Tongue Lust," what would "Ears, Nose, Eyes, Body, Mind" be like?

Suddenly, the kitchen door was pushed open. Wei Changkong rushed in, asking,

"Wubing, Wubing! Hurry up with the dishes, this senior brother of yours just completed a commission, fought a deranged Little Nascent Soul for three hundred rounds, and is starving to death!"

Just after he finished speaking, he saw Fan Wubing being whipped, with an excited expression on his face.

Then, he quietly retreated, looking up at the sky, thinking, so Junior Brother Wubing is actually into the same thing as me, I'll have to exchange notes with him another day.

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