Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 363: There’s Even a Barbeque Shop’s Branch Opened Here?

Lu Yang couldn’t help but recall his excitement when he first became his shifu’s disciple.

Back then, he was completely ignorant of the cultivation world. Upon learning that he had a Sword Spirit Root and could become the disciple of the Dao-Seeking Sect Leader, he was so thrilled he couldn’t sleep all night.

However, as time passed and he gained a better understanding of the Dao-Seeking Sect, he realized his shifu was nothing but a walking disaster. Not only did he refuse to cultivate properly and get confined by Big Senior Sister, but he also managed to make enemies everywhere.

When Lu Yang heard that it was a tradition among officials in the imperial capital to form factions, he had assumed it was similar to his previous life, dividing themselves according to their hometowns.

In the end, Meng Jingzhou informed him that the factions were divided based on who had grudges against the Taciturn Daoist Priest.

Lu Yang couldn’t fathom how capable his master must be to have offended so many people.

Did he go around slapping everyone during the imperial examinations?

Lu Yang was hoping that even if the officials in the imperial capital had vendettas against him, the Five Great Immortal Sects stood united against a common foe. Surely they wouldn’t have grudges against Shifu too, right?

Apparently, I’d been overly optimistic.

In comparison, Big Senior Sister is still the reliable one. She’s peerlessly beautiful, guides me in my cultivation, and even rescues me during life-threatening situations.

“By that standard, doesn’t that make me equally reliable?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy preened herself, pleased that Lu Yang was finally getting onto the right track.

As the almighty leader of the Ten Ancient Beauties, my appearance is flawless, making me a beauty comparable to Yun Zhi.

I even taught Lu Yang spells, guided him in his formation of the Unbeatable Golden Core, and built his fame.

When Lu Yang’s body was taken over, I stepped in to lend a hand and protect him.

I fit all the criteria!

Lu Yang stared at the Everlasting Immortal Fairy. You conveniently left out how my senior brothers and sisters had lined up to beat me, huh?

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Yan Tianzhi was worried his earlier words were misleading, making it sound like he bore some great enmity toward Lu Yang. After further contemplation, he felt that he should express goodwill and added, “Shifu. And. Your sect’s. First Elder. Great relationship. Frequent. Exchanges.”

“There’s such a thing?” Lan Ting and Bai Ming were surprised.

Lu Yang’s expression turned peculiar. Exchange what? Exchanging ideas on which coffins were most comfortable to lie in?

Yan Tianzhi wanted to say more but found it too laborious, figuring it would be better to show them the real thing. Since the dishes were yet to be served, he produced a scroll from his identity jade pendant and unfurled it across the table.

The drawing showed numerous interconnected rectangles forming a honeycomb pattern.

The more Lu Yang looked, the more it resembled a blueprint for a three-bedroom apartment.

“This is. The Coffin. They both. Designed. Said. Comfortable. Sleeping.

“Also. Portable. No lodging. Sleep here.”

Lu Yang, “...”

So basically, First Elder, you handed over all the Great Mission Hall’s duties to Senior Dai Bufan just so you could spend your days designing coffins?

Does Senior Brother Dai know about this?

Right then, the waiter announced, “Food’s here! Please make room, customers!”

Yan Tianzhi stowed the diagram away as mouth-watering delicacies were spread across the table.

Lu Yang recognized none of the dishes, but the aroma alone could assure him they were top-tier.

Bai Ming warmly said, “Please feel free to dig in, everyone. The provincial governor has mentioned that he’s covering all expenses during the grand ceremony.”

Lu Yang smiled and raised his teacup. “To the provincial governor.”

“To the provincial governor.”

“To the provincial governor.”

Everyone clinked cups and began eating.

During the meal, Lan Ting asked, “By the way, there’s an Eyesight Appraisal Event later. Will you be interested?”

“What’s that?”

“It’s organized by the Luodi Merchant Guild. They will display bizarre items, and whoever identifies their origins correctly gets to keep them. The items are nothing too valuable. It’s mainly for fun.”

“Sounds interesting. I’m in.” Lu Yang volunteered first.

“Count me in.” Meng Jingzhou followed.

Bai Ming pondered for a bit. I’ve already completed the provincial governor’s tasks. Joining an activity together sounds good. “I’ll go too.”

“Go,” Yan Tianzhi concurred tersely.

Eager to attend, all five of them involuntarily sped up and finished their meals in no time.

Upon leaving the restaurant, Meng Jingzhou nudged Lu Yang’s elbow, gesturing in a direction.

There stood a thriving barbeque shop with a queue stretching down the street.

The barbeque shop’s name was “One More Time Barbeque Shop.”

The small characters in the bottom right corner of the signboard read: Qing Province Grand Ceremony Temporary Branch

“The Nine-Netherworlds Creed acts so quickly? They’ve already opened a branch here?” Meng Jingzhou transmitted an auditory message to Lu Yang.

Lu Yang shook his head. “That shouldn’t be the case. It hasn’t even been a month. How could they possibly have set up branches everywhere? The fire seeds we supply aren’t even enough. They probably came all the way here just to capitalize on the grand ceremony for publicity.”

Bai Ming noticed the abnormalities in Lu Yang’s and Meng Jingzhou’s behavior and chuckled. “You’re interested in this barbeque shop? Tianzhi and I ate there last night when Lan Ting wasn’t around. The owner claimed that their recipe and skills were inherited from the ancient era, boasting that they are a 300,000-year-old establishment.”

“I have no idea whether it’s true, but the flavor does rank top among all the barbeque skewers I’ve tried before.”

Yan Tianzhi nodded in approval.

Lu Yang remarked inwardly, The Nine-Netherworlds Creed really can brag. 300,000-year-old establishment? Why not say that the fire seeds are also 300,000-year-old fire seeds too?

That said, it’s true that their recipe and skills were inherited from the ancient era. After all, the foundational recipe was from Man Gu.

“Why don’t we eat there after the Eyesight Appraisal Event?” Bai Ming proposed.

“Never mind. We simply found the name of the barbeque shop interesting,” Lu Yang replied. Why would we eat here when ours is the most authentic version?

Lan Ting recognized the barbeque shop’s name. As the second batch of staff at the barbeque shop’s headquarters, she had highly senior credentials.

The first batch of staff was the tiger-henchman ghosts.

Same name and excellent taste—is it a coincidence?

Concerned whether there was more to it than met the eye, she transmitted an auditory message to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. “Is this barbeque shop related to you two?”

With how perceptive Lan Ting was, Lu Yang knew he couldn’t hide it from her. “There’s a bit of secret backstory; keep this to yourself. Your immortal palace might have spies from diabolic creeds.”

Hearing the words “diabolic creeds,” Lan Ting immediately understood the gravity of the matter and promised, “Don’t worry, I won’t even tell my shifu.”

Lu Yang was reassured. “Through Meng Jingzhou and my relentless efforts in improving the flavors of the barbeque skewers and completing the Automatic Skewering Array and Automated Barbeque Grill, we are equipped to open chain stores. To prevent the Nine-Netherworlds Creed from sabotaging us, the Dao-Seeking Sect partnered with them to set up One More Time Barbeque Shops across the continent.

“We’re still in the early stages.

“Of course, we’re not collaborating with the Nine-Netherworlds Creed under the Dao-Seeking Sect’s name.”

Lan Ting, “...”

It has only been a few months since the Everlasting Creed was annihilated, and the Dao-Seeking Sect is already targeting the Nine-Netherworlds Creed? Even if subduing demons and exterminating evil is what we should do as members of the righteous path, aren’t you guys too...efficient?

How many months are you giving yourselves to wipe out the Nine-Netherworlds Creed this time?

One month? Or two?

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