C1 Chef God System

In the Celestial Profound Sect, nestled within the Martial God Continent, a group of four stout individuals huddled around an unconscious youth in a modest courtyard.

"This lad is far too frail. Those Outer Sect Disciples are heartless, beating him senseless and then relegating him to kitchen drudgery. The Outer Sect Elder must be out of his mind!" one of them remarked.

Another shushed him, "Senior brother, keep it down. If that gossip hears you, you'll be in for another punishment!"

"Indeed, senior brother. Better to steer clear of trouble. From now on, we'll just look after the kid. What's done is done," another added.

"Right, second senior brother has a point. Let's get him inside first," they agreed.

With that, they clumsily lifted the youth into a room, tucked him in with a blanket, and left with heavy sighs.

The youth, an ordinary Outer Sect disciple of humble origins, had been beaten to within an inch of his life for offending an Outer Sect Elder's grandson and was subsequently condemned to kitchen servitude.

Unbeknownst to all, the soul that now inhabited the young man's body hailed from another world entirely.

Ye Feng, a young man from Earth, had been murdered in a sinister plot and had inexplicably been reborn in this youth's body.

With a soft creak, the door closed, and Ye Feng's eyes fluttered open, his mind flooded with a deluge of new memories.

A voice then whispered in his ear, "Host compatibility confirmed. Chef God System binding initiated... 5%... 60%... 99%... Chef God System binding complete!"

As the system's announcement concluded, Ye Feng came to a realization, "Have I... been reborn?"

Surveying the strange surroundings and his unfamiliar form, Ye Feng's brow furrowed. But before he could ponder further, the door swung open once more.

A rotund man entered, cradling a steaming bowl of freshly prepared Ten Perfect Soup.

Upon noticing Ye Feng's conscious state, the man beamed warmly, "Ah, you're awake! Eldest senior brother predicted as much, so he had us prepare some food for you. This soup will do wonders for your recovery. Eat up and make sure to rest—you need to heal!"

Upon hearing the man's concerned response, Ye Feng felt a warmth in his heart. He nodded and offered an awkward smile, saying, "Thank you, senior brother. Once I'm recovered, I'll be sure to express my gratitude properly!"

After the man departed, Ye Feng struggled to his feet and began to drink from a bowl of Ten Perfect Soup...

Setting down the bowl, Ye Feng's gaze turned icy as he spoke to himself, "If fate has spared me, I shall live well this time around. Rest assured, I'm only borrowing your body, and I will avenge every humiliation you've endured!"

The next day, Ye Feng was surprised to find that, perhaps due to the Ten Perfect Soup, the injuries that had covered his body the day before seemed to have vanished overnight, allowing him to move about with ease.

Curiosity piqued, Ye Feng opened his door only to be greeted by four beaming, portly men.

"Though a bit on the slender side, you've got good looks that certainly don't bring down our collective charm!" the leader of the group declared with a boisterous laugh, prompting hearty laughter from the others and lightening the mood considerably.

Ye Feng, recalling the identities of these men through his body's memories, knew who they were.

The leader was Zhang Dashao, the head chef of the Celestial Profound Sect's kitchen. Legend had it that his ancestors had been chefs for the sect since its inception. Thus, even the sect master would greet him with a smile, giving Zhang a modest level of fame.

The other three, while not of notable heritage, were treated like brothers by Zhang Dashao. Together, they were affectionately known as the Four Pigs of the Kitchen within the Celestial Profound Sect.

Aside from Zhang Dashao, the trio consisted of Lee Yuan, responsible for organizing the kitchen's ingredients; Liu Ann, managing the kitchen's fuel and water; and Wang Bao, tasked with chopping and assisting in cooking.

Seeing their smiles, Ye Feng returned the gesture with one he hadn't shown in a long time. He bowed to them and said, "I'm grateful for your kindness, senior brothers. Should you need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Zhang Dashao and his companions were quite pleased with Ye Feng's character. Embracing Ye Feng with a hearty laugh, Zhang Dashao said, "Now that you've come to our turf, it's clearly fate. Forget about formalities; from now on, you'll eat whatever we eat. No one dares to mess with us here!"

Ye Feng had no reason to doubt Zhang Dashao's assertive words. The current Sect Master was an orphan whom Zhang Dashao's grandfather had saved from afar. Once brought back to the Celestial Profound Sect, he was taken in as a direct disciple by the previous Sect Master. With such connections, it was unlikely that anyone would dare to give him trouble.

With this in mind, Ye Feng felt much more at ease, knowing he had found a safe haven where he could plan his next steps.

Struggling to speak while enveloped in Zhang Dashao's robust embrace, Ye Feng managed to say, "Senior Brother, since I've been assigned to work in the kitchen, could you find something for me to do?"

No sooner had Ye Feng spoken than he noticed Zhang Dashao and the other three exchange knowing smiles, as if they had already conspired together.

Zhang Dashao, oozing confidence, declared, "I've got it all figured out, Junior Brother. Starting today, you'll learn ingredient categorization and storage from Senior Brother Lee Yuan. Next, you'll chop firewood and carry water with Senior Brother Liu Ann, hone your knife skills with Senior Brother Wang Bao, and finally, learn the art of cooking from me!"

Hearing his fate was already sealed, Ye Feng's mouth twitched slightly, but he quickly slapped his chest and assured with a grin, "Rest assured, Senior Brother, I'll give it my all!"

"Good to hear! Now, go on with Senior Brother Lee Yuan. The Elite Disciple Selection Competition, which only happens once a decade, is about to start. The Sect Master has granted us two spots to compete. I'm off with the other Senior Brothers to fetch the registration form, and we'll be back shortly!"

"Understood, Senior Brother!"

With a nod, Ye Feng followed Lee Yuan to air out some dried fruits and other ingredients, while his mind buzzed with recollections of the Elite Disciple Selection Competition.

The Elite Disciple Selection Competition, held every ten years, was open to anyone who had reached the Body Tempering Stage. Achieving a high rank meant the sect would invest heavily in one's development, providing an abundance of Cultivation Resources to aid in one's growth.

In his past life's memories, there were genius disciples who had been taken under the wing of the Celestial Profound Sect's Elders or even the Sect Master themselves, their fortunes skyrocketing overnight.

Ye Feng couldn't deny that he was tempted by the thought of joining the Elite Disciple Selection Competition. Yet, realizing he hadn't even crossed the initial threshold of the Body Tempering Stage, he reluctantly let go of that aspiration.

But just then, the Chef God System's voice echoed once more.

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for activating the beginner's quest!"

"Ding! Upon completion of the quest, you will receive substantial rewards!"

"Quest Content: Prepare a culinary masterpiece and earn Zhang Dashao's approval!"