Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 426 - 396

By the riverbank were Chen Xu and Ji Yang.

They walked one after the other through the bustling crowd, arriving at Ferry No. 36.

At that moment, Chen Xu caught sight of Ye Ningzhen, and his first impression was that her expression was quite peculiar.

Ye Ningzhen’s expression wasn’t exactly peculiar; she was merely trying hard to mask her stingy nature.

As it turned out, she had been delayed a bit while dealing with a Zhupolong.

Once the Zhupolong was gone, she took out her spiritual tablet to receive Chen Xu’s message, by which time Chen Xu was already nearby.

Since he was already here, she had wasted money listening to a message from him. Isn’t that a waste?

Ye Ningzhen suppressed her heartache, not wanting to immediately reveal her true nature in front of a potential new junior brother of the sect.

As for how she was so sure this was Chen Xu—

Firstly, cultivators have keen senses, and Ye Ningzhen had a vague gift for foresight.

She could suddenly disclose a stranger’s identity and whereabouts.

She could also have a sudden intuition, gaining some protective instinct to avert danger.

This innate guidance often led her decisions toward paths beneficial to her.

This wasn’t divine power or magic.

It was more akin to an inborn talent, which Ye Ningzhen’s master called "Destiny Bone"!

This was Ye Ningzhen’s biggest secret, known only to her master and herself, no one else.

Her face betrayed a peculiar expression, concealing her heart’s regret, as her gaze fell on Chen Xu and his companion.

Until Chen Xu clasped his hands in greeting and asked, "Might I ask, are you Ye Ningzhen, Mr. Ye?"

Ye Ningzhen finally managed to adjust her expression, breaking into a smile.

"I am Ye Ningzhen. Are you Chen Xu?"

Chen Xu smiled slightly and said, "I am Chen Xu, a pleasure to meet Mr. Ye, and this is my good friend Ji Yang."

He then introduced Ji Yang.

As they spoke, Chen Xu appeared youthful and spirited in his green robe.

And, following Chen Xu, Ji Yang hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his hands and greeting Ye Ningzhen: "I am Ji Yang, I’ve, I’ve seen Mr. Ye—Mr. Ye."

Although Ji Yang stammered, he was also a refreshing young man.

His appearance was somewhat honest, with a natural simplicity that seemed to set others at ease.

Ye Ningzhen nodded, still smiling warmly, "Wonderful, both of you, get on the boat. I’ll tell you about our Divine Ge sect."

Along the Longming River, rafts and small boats like Ye Ningzhen’s were spaced every few yards.

The cultivators nearby either approached proactively or responded to solicitations, boarding boats in a lively scene.

Without hesitation, Chen Xu and Ji Yang handed over their identification spiritual tablets for Ye Ningzhen to inspect before leaping onto the raft.

Ye Ningzhen possessed a naturally aloof and elegant appearance, and when she was silent, she sometimes gave the impression of an icy fairy.

Yet she had a mouth that, once it opened, could dispel any ambiance entirely.

She got straight to the point with an enthusiastic tone:

"Mr. Chen, you’re in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, have you considered when to form your core?"

Ye Ningzhen dipped the long bamboo pole she held into the water, giving it a gentle push, and the raft shot forward into the rushing waves of the Longming River like an arrow.

Nobody could say what her cultivation level was, but as the river surged and common boats swayed with the waves, Ye Ningzhen’s raft uniquely carved a calm path through the water.

Where her raft passed, the waves settled as if to present a path for her alone, only churning again after she moved on.

Great waves, expansive rivers, countless sails flying.

In the roaring water, there lay ahead both an immortal mountain and a heroic city.

Beneath the setting sun, the immortal city above the mountains was shrouded in mist, dreamlike and illusory.

Standing on the raft, Ji Yang couldn’t help but feel a rush of energy, his heart and spirit exhilarated.

He listened intently to the conversation between Ye Ningzhen and Chen Xu, equally concerned about when Chen Xu would "form his core."

Naturally, Chen Xu wouldn’t admit he had formed his core long ago; he had mastered concealing his cultivation to perfection, and the Heart’s Desire Pill wasn’t consumed in vain.

With a thoughtful pause, he replied, "To be honest, Mr. Ye, I’ve always been very interested in the path of a Spirit Chef, and my master also hopes for me to take this path.

With this in mind, I think the right opportunity for me to form my core might lie within the path of a Spirit Chef."

At this revelation, Ye Ningzhen was startled.

Her once deft pole-pushing motion faltered, and the raft surged forward abruptly.

"Oh!"

Ji Yang couldn’t withstand the inertia, feeling his true qi useless at the moment. He stumbled, nearly falling.

Fortunately, Chen Xu reached out in time to steady him.

Seeing Ji Yang’s face turn crimson, Ye Ningzhen couldn’t help but laugh.

Turning back, she gazed at Chen Xu in surprise, "Mr. Chen... is actually a Spirit Chef?"

Truly surprised, Ye Ningzhen recalled that Cai Zhong’s message only mentioned an eighteen-year-old in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, without a word about him being a Spirit Chef.

What is this?

Searching high and low only to find it without effort?

Suppressing her immense excitement and joy, Ye Ningzhen once again felt grateful for her "Destiny Bone."

As expected, her intuition was never wrong!

Her instincts led her to frequent this part of the Longming River lately, and sure enough, surprises came along with her arrival.

Thinking of this, Ye Ningzhen almost couldn’t help laughing out loud with happiness.

But Chen Xu spoke:

"I’m not sure if I’m considered a Spirit Chef. I can cook Spiritual Food, and occasionally, some Spiritual Food made by me can enhance certain special effects."

While he was saying this, Ye Ningzhen was already very excited and couldn’t help but interrupt:

"You can cook Spiritual Food and even enhance them; how can you not be considered a Spirit Chef?

Please tell me, what kind of spiritual enhancement does your Spiritual Food usually have?

Is it the enhancement of Qi Blood or Essence and Divine Soul?

Or directly accelerating cultivation, boosting True Qi and True Yuan?

No, no, no... These aren’t important. Even if it’s just enhancing Qi Blood, it’s already very impressive."

As it turns out, in this realm, attaching special effects to Spiritual Food is commonly referred to by cultivators as "enhancement."

Ye Ningzhen looked at Chen Xu expectantly, only to hear Chen Xu hesitantly say: "Is a slight enhancement of Qi Blood considered good?

But the general enhancement of Qi Blood seems to have little effect on our cultivation as cultivators?"

Ye Ningzhen just shook her head like a rattle drum, repeatedly saying: "No, no, no, Mr. Chen... no, Junior Brother Chen, you don’t know.

A substantial enhancement of Qi Blood can help stimulate the Daoist Body!

In the market, Spiritual Food that can enhance Qi Blood by 2 points at once can sell for five Qi Radiance Pills per serving.

That’s five Qi Radiance Pills...

Junior Brother Chen, tell me, how much Qi Blood can the Spiritual Food you make enhance at most in one go?"

This remark left Chen Xu stunned.

Chen Xu truly did not expect that in the Immortal City, in the mouths of these cultivators, Qi Blood could actually be quantified!

Yes, he possessed the Food Cauldron Celestial Book, and was long able to quantify Qi Blood.

But it turns out ordinary cultivators can also quantify Qi Blood; this realm truly has the saying of "quantifying Qi Blood," something that Chen Xu was hearing for the first time.

Having arrived in this realm several days ago, he had learned a considerable amount of information.

But at this moment, Chen Xu realized that what he had known before was far from enough.

Cultivators in this realm can quantify Qi Blood, prompting Chen Xu to further associate it with his Food Cauldron Celestial Book.

He couldn’t help but fantasize: Since Qi Blood quantification isn’t exclusive to the Food Cauldron Celestial Book, might this realm have treasures similar to the Food Cauldron Celestial Book?

And where exactly does his Food Cauldron Celestial Book originate?

This question was something Chen Xu had considered before.

But when he initially activated the Food Cauldron Celestial Book, it was the most embarrassing and dangerous time of his life.

He had no choice but to seize this lifeline and choose to trust and utilize it.

Up until now, Chen Xu had gradually deepened his application of the Food Cauldron Celestial Book, and his bond with it had grown more profound.

Regarding the Food Cauldron Celestial Book, he had a strong sense of control.

He thought, regardless of where the Food Cauldron Celestial Book came from, since it is here with him now, in the future, it can only belong to him.

Various thoughts flashed like lightning.

This at the same time did not impede Chen Xu from asking Ye Ningzhen in return:

"2 points of Qi Blood? Mr. Ye, please forgive my ignorance, I don’t know how one can specifically discern the additional spiritual properties of this Spiritual Food."

Spiritual Food is simply Spiritual Food; it sits there, and if Chen Xu didn’t possess a talent for entries, he wouldn’t actually know what specific effects different Spiritual Foods would have upon consumption.

Ye Ningzhen was not surprised by Chen Xu’s lack of understanding and patiently explained:

"Detecting Spiritual Food is a unique ability of the Zhan Yu Palace in our Immortal City, dependent on a spiritual treasure, the Taotie Drum.

This is extremely difficult to promote, and it’s natural that Mr. Chen, coming from outside the Immortal City, would be unaware.

Currently, all renowned Spirit Chefs in our Immortal City frequently visit Zhan Yu Palace to detect the characteristics of Spiritual Food.

Once special ability Spiritual Food is created, it’s a matter of high renown.

Mr. Chen, our Shen Ji Sect has a Sixth Grade Spirit Chef whose Snowflake Pastries, after consumption, can enhance the Divine Soul by 10 points per session.

This person is a true master Spirit Chef, and if you wish to pursue a long career in the way of the Spirit Chef, joining our Shen Ji Sect is a surefire way!"

Ye Ningzhen spoke with an emotional tone, like a river of words.

She practically wished to sweep Chen Xu directly into the Shen Ji Sect.

But who would expect, just as her words concluded, a small boat surged rapidly like a thunderstorm from the distant rolling waves.

A young man dressed in dark red flame-patterned attire on the boat suddenly laughed loudly:

"Ye Ningzhen, you really know how to exaggerate!

Your sect’s Spirit Chef master, that’s Master Su, isn’t it?

But Master Su, half a year ago couldn’t endure the Shen Ji Sect"