Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 94: Want to absorb? Drink the soup then.
The Black Bear Demon was over the moon to receive an answer, his own judgment proving right, and he silently cheered himself on with even more resolve.
Someday, he too wished to become a strong figure like Peng.
Yang Jian took a deep breath and relaxed his clenched fist, deciding not to stoop to the level of a simpleton.
With a radiant smile, Tian Peng stepped forward, wishing he could beat the crap out of the Black Bear Demon, yet still gave him an encouraging pat on the shoulder, albeit a bit forcefully.
Despite the extra strength, the Black Bear Demon, thick-skinned and furry, felt nothing at all.
Instead, he seemed even more cheerful, ready to make a further effort.
Seeing no more fun to be had, Chen Nuo turned and went back into the shop.
"Well then, since everything’s settled, let’s go inside for a drink and let bygones be bygones," the Bull Demon King spoke up, playing the peacemaker.
Tian Peng and Yang Jian were, after all, newly made friends from the Immortal Realm, and it would have been quite awkward had the situation soured.
Without a word, Tian Peng and Yang Jian both entered the hall one after the other, relieving the Bull Demon King.
"Shopkeeper Chen, you have to take a look at this for me!" Immediately upon entering, Xiaotian Dog could hardly wait to speak.
He twisted his dog’s head to give Tian Peng a signal.
Understanding perfectly, Tian Peng took out the damaged skeleton he had acquired from the Black Bear Demon.
"This is..."
Yang Jian, whose cultivation was the deepest, frowned at once as he sensed something similar between the aura of the skeleton and Xiaotian Dog.
"Shopkeeper Chen, we found this treasure during our search. This skeleton shares the same origin as I do, but its Bloodline Power surpasses mine by a great margin."
"I can’t even touch it now. Shopkeeper Chen, how can I absorb the Bloodline Power within?" Xiaotian Dog asked hurriedly and anxiously.
Upon hearing this, someone as knowledgeable and highly cultivated as Yang Jian nodded in agreement; indeed, it was true.
High-tier Bloodline Power carries an inherent dominance, deterring those of a weaker, similar lineage without need for confrontation, to rise in Bloodline Power, aside from certain Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.
Essence of Bloodline from those with profound lineages is the preferred choice.
Not only does it lack side effects, but it also provides remarkable results; next in line is the flesh of powerful lineage holders post-mortem.
While the Bloodline Power within the flesh isn’t as concentrated, the pressure one must endure is also considerably lower.
Lastly, there are the bones of the strong of lineage.
It’s precisely these bones that emanate such an overwhelming presence, hardly surprising how difficult it is for those with a weaker, similar lineage to absorb the Essence of Bloodline from them.
Yang Jian also frowned, pondering over a solution for Xiaotian Dog.
While Xiaotian Dog was his pet, their relationship was more like that of friends, not to mention Xiaotian Dog had once saved his own life.
Due to lineage restrictions, it was tough for Xiaotian Dog to enhance its strength.
The chance of such a stroke of luck now genuinely delighted Yang Jian.
Without a second thought, Chen Nuo said, "Why not just turn these bones into soup?"
Could it be that simple?
Xiaotian Dog was a bit dumbstruck.
What on earth was this bone-turned-soup thing?
But Xiaotian Dog understood one thing: Shopkeeper Chen could solve it.
Excitement surged within him.
"Shopkeeper Chen, please help me!"
"From now on, just give the word, and I’ll brave any danger, climb any mountain, or dive into any sea—whatever you ask, no hesitation!"
Xiaotian Dog wore an ingratiating smile, the very image of a fawning dog.
"Pay up, the cost of a meal," said Chen Nuo, his voice still artfully combining shrewdness with elegance, succinct and to the point, no matter the talk of bones with Bloodline Power.
As for Chen Nuo, he chuckled to himself—anything within the realm of ingredients was his domain to manage.
Over the past decade or so, his culinary skills had escalated from those of a junior to a remarkably high level. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
Essentially, apart from some rather obscure dishes, he was able to make just about everything.
Compared to the dishes taught by the system, the flavors were now extremely interesting, but this "Divine Skills Awakening" was unique to the system.
These years, he hadn’t been secretive about his knowledge; not only had he taught Sun Wukong the ways of their legacy dishes, but he also shared as much as he could about the normal dishes.
If one wanted to extract the essence of this bone, then surely, they would need to simmer a rich stock.
"Right away." Upon hearing Chen Nuo’s words, Xiaotian Dog immediately hopped onto the counter and chucked three Golden Immortal-grade Magical Treasures at the Crystal Ball.
It was unexpected that Xiaotian Dog was so well-off.
Yang Jian was slightly surprised, although he had heard from his sister about Xiaotian Dog and Tian Peng teaming up for treasure hunts in the Three Realms, he hadn’t expected Xiaotian Dog, who previously didn’t even have Heavenly Immortal treasures, to now produce three Golden Immortal treasures.
Not just Yang Jian, even the Bull Demon King and Roc Demon King were astonished.
The Black Bear Demon, who was inexperienced in the ways of the world, was absolutely fixated with wide eyes.
Treasure, legendary treasure!
Tian Peng, standing beside them, grew smug and said, "How about that? These are the spoils of our Three Realms treasure hunting team."
Upon hearing Tian Peng’s words, the Bull Demon King and Roc Demon King were both filled with envy.
If it wasn’t for the fact that their fee structure was a mile away from magical treasures, they might have joined the team on the spot.
"Tian Peng, are you guys ordering anything else?" Chen Nuo asked with a smile.
Think you can leave without paying?
"Eat, of course we’ll eat!" Tian Peng hurriedly exclaimed.
What was he even doing here, when Chaos Residence’s dishes were the dawn of his life?
It was all over already.
He then turned his head to look at the Black Bear Demon, still staring blankly at the Crystal Ball, and said, "Test him too."
If he wanted to become his underling, how could he do that without waking a few Divine Skills?
Having said this, he pulled the somewhat confused Black Bear Demon up to the Crystal Ball.
After carefully explaining the rules, the Black Bear Demon gingerly placed his paw onto the Crystal Ball.
This thing looked like a real treasure; he better not break it.
Peng had warned him; this Shopkeeper Chen was among the most formidable in the Three Realms. If he managed to anger him, there would be no way out.
After receiving the feedback, the Black Bear Demon’s face turned pale.
But with a face full of bear fur, it was hard to tell anything.
"It’s asking for my Golden Immortal treasure!" the Black Bear Demon said, almost in tears.
All he had was a so-so Black Tasseled Spear, which was his means for making a living. How could he just give it away as payment?
Chen Nuo couldn’t help but give a wry smile; indeed, birds of a feather flock together.
All three were asking for the same price.
The Black Bear Demon naively scratched his head and chuckled, "Or else, Peng, you eat. I’ll just watch you guys eat."
Tian Peng was about to nod, but then thought better of it. After all, the Black Bear Demon was now his underling, and with Jinti around so many people, not being able to eat would be a loss of face for Tian Peng himself.
Thinking of his hefty balance, Tian Peng was filled with confidence. His heart set, he thumped his chest and said, "Shopkeeper Chen, put his bill on mine!"
Everyone, except for Chen Nuo, was taken aback by Tian Peng’s show of generosity at that moment.
Who would have thought that Tian Peng was the big spender, actually willing to treat someone to a meal.
"Thank you, Brother Peng," the Black Bear Demon said with a beaming smile, his respect for Tian Peng deepening.
"Tian Peng, that’s not fair! You treat him to food but not me, your big bro!" Xiaotian barked, feeling extremely aggrieved.
But Tian Peng wasn’t having any of it and got hot under the collar at the mention; "You’re the one full of hot air! The first dish you awakened to was paid for by me, and you even extorted a bottle of water from me!"
Chen Nuo rolled his eyes; those few were never calm.
