C13 A Life of Leisure

Even the simplest of creatures could see that Jee Faang was no ordinary man. What puzzled the little red being, however, was what a deity like Jee Faang could possibly want in this place.

Was he facing a trial? Seeking a quiet place for cultivation?

How had it come to encounter him?

It had heard that the gods enjoyed using the cosmos as a board and all living things as pawns in their games. Perhaps, in the grand scheme of things, it had unwittingly become a pawn on a god's chessboard.

The little red creature was terrified. "Great God, please spare me. I don't wish to be part of your game. And can you remove those tiny characters from me? I can't stand them any longer."

The most pitiful part was that these characters seemed to possess a magical power that had sealed it away, preventing it from moving or even speaking.

Clearly, Jee Faang was oblivious to the red creature's silent monologue.

Surveying his spacious courtyard, Jee Faang pondered what kind of greenery might enhance its vitality.

Yet, despite searching all morning, he had found nothing to invigorate the space.

That's when he thought of Duan Rou, the Immortal Cultivator. She might be able to assist him.

Requesting some plants and flowers from her shouldn't be too much to ask, especially considering her generous nature. Surely, she wouldn't mind providing him with some.

After watering the newly sown seeds in the vegetable patch, Jee Faang set about preparing a meal. Meanwhile, the kitten strolled lazily, basking in the sun beside the jujube tree.

"Excuse me, is Young Master Jee at home?" a voice called from outside.

The voice was feminine and sounded familiar.

Greeting his visitors, Jee Faang found two people at his door: a woman and an elegant female cultivator.

The latter was none other than Lo Yingying, who had recently aided him in reclaiming his jade pendant from the clutches of a rat demon.

"Young Master Jee, if you're not too busy, I hope I'm not intruding..."

"I'm currently unoccupied, so there's no intrusion at all."

She was, after all, the heroine who had vanquished the rat demon. It appeared she had come to visit him with a purpose in mind.

"This is my mother," Lo Yingying introduced the woman standing behind her to Jee Faang.

"I'm Zhou Ruo. Forgive the intrusion."

Zhou Ruo appraised Jee Faang discreetly.

Jee Faang really was as Lo Yingying had described: devoid of any spiritual energy fluctuations, seemingly just an ordinary mortal. Zhou Ruo's brow furrowed slightly. Could this man truly be a hidden master?

He appeared quite average.

Meanwhile, Jee Faang was also taking a covert look at Zhou Ruo. It was no surprise that Lo Yingying was so beautiful, given she had such an attractive mother.

"Please come in. I've just finished cooking dinner. If it's not too much trouble, you're welcome to try my cooking."

"To have the chance to taste Young Master Jee's cooking is a great honor. We'll gladly accept your hospitality," Lo Yingying responded, clearly flattered.

How many could boast of sampling the culinary skills of an unparalleled Immortal Cultivator?

Watching her daughter's delicate and privileged demeanor, Zhou Ruo was momentarily at a loss for words, though she chose to hold her tongue for the time being.

"Please, come in."

The two nodded and followed Jee Faang into the establishment.

In short order, Jee Faang served up the meal: cabbage with tofu, rice, and pickled vegetables.

The dishes looked quite ordinary, indistinguishable from what any common household might eat.

Holding her bowl, Zhou Ruo pondered having a serious talk with her daughter later. Had the recent pressures been too much for her? To see a peerless master in every stranger was not normal.

Could the world truly harbor so many unparalleled experts?

Zhou Ruo delicately sampled a spoonful of rice.

"Hmm? This rice..."

A look of astonishment crossed her face.

A unique aroma tantalized her senses, igniting a voracious appetite within her. She felt an overwhelming desire to indulge.

Despite her unassuming appearance, Zhou Ruo was no ordinary woman; she was the wife of the sect master of the Immortal Crossing Sect from Immortal Crossing Mountain. She had tasted all manner of exquisite foods, yet she found herself craving this simple bowl of rice.

Unable to resist, Zhou Ruo swallowed her saliva, but this only caused her stomach to growl audibly.

Zhou Ruo's cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

After their ascension to immortality, they found their need for food greatly diminished. Instead, they commonly consumed spiritually enriched fruits and other foods infused with spiritual energy, having long forgotten the sensation of hunger.

How utterly embarrassing it was.

Zhou Ru's complexion had become rosy with excitement.

This rice was extraordinary—it was imbued with Spiritual Qi!

Moreover, the cooking technique was exceptional. Zhou Ru was worldly and recognized that the rice contained a hint of Dao essence and the force of rules.

In that moment, she covertly glanced at Jee Faang.

Not even the elite Immortal Cultivators of the Immortal Crossing Sect could achieve such a culinary feat.

It appeared her daughter had been correct all along.

The individual before them was indeed a deity of great power.

Upon witnessing her mother's dramatic response to the rice, Lo Yingying also took a bite, her lovely eyes widening in astonishment. "This is incredibly delicious."

Jee Faang chuckled and said, "Let's begin our meal. These are just some simple dishes; I hope you won't find them too plain."

"Of course, thank you," Lo Yingying and Zhou Ru exclaimed together.

Zhou Ru eagerly took a bite of the greens.

Delicious! Incredibly delicious!

Lo Yingying quickly followed suit.

The dish was exquisitely fragrant and utterly scrumptious.

The rice's softness and the tofu's silkiness had Lo Yingying completely captivated.

Likewise, Zhou Ru, along with the others, had cast aside their Immortal Cultivator demeanor.

In no time at all, the rice was devoured, and the plates were nearly empty.

Lo Yingying implored, "Mother, please slow down."

Zhou Ru shot Lo Yingying a look and hastily took another bite. "Surely you don't think I'd compete with you for food?"

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Jee Faang watched with a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth as they eagerly devoured the simple meal he had prepared without much thought.

Aren't Immortal Cultivators human too? They still relish the simple pleasures of mortal fare.

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