B2 - Chapter 40

B2 - Chapter 40

There were times when his physical age was at the front of his mind, and this was one of them.

With Lan Yang and Wang Xiaoling on either side of him, it felt like he was their much younger brother or with how young most cultivators looked while centuries old, their son.

It also didnt help that they kept giving each other looks filled with suspicion over his head, using him as a living divider. So, really, it looked like he was the son that was keeping a failed marriage together.

Do you know what were having for lunch? William cringed internally, his attempt to break the silence only making it worse. Now, it looked like he was the child asking what he would be given for food.

Wang Xiaoling understood his pain if the smirk she had on her face was anything to go by. Still, she spared him from further embarrassment, likely because Lan Yang was there.

Its a surprise for me, too, Wang Xiaoling replied. Fatty Xu tries to make dishes that I have never tasted before.

That sounds amazing, William admitted, thinking about how luxurious it would have been if a cook like that followed him around. Where did you find him, Sister Xiaoling. FattyEr, Brother Xu is very talented.

If you can believe it, I found him in the middle of the road, Wang Xiaoling tilted her head in thought. Come to think of it, it was just like how I found you, except I actually ran Fatty Xu over.

William winced at the ending, but he could believe it. He could easily visualize Wang Xiaoling running Fatty Xu over due to some perceived insult, and he could also believe that somehow led to her gaining an unmatched cook.

It had to be her Luck playing a huge factor. Still, he had to ask. How did he end up working for you?

To repay me for breaking my wagon, of course, Wang Xiaoling replied, as if that was normal.

To her, it might be, but at least Lan Yang felt the same as him. They were both giving Wang Xiaoling puzzled looks.

Merchant Wang, Lan Yang cleared his throat, where is your companion cooking for you?

Some restaurant, Wang Xiaoling waved her hand at the nearing exit. They begged Fatty Xu to take over the kitchen after he agreed to teach them a few tricks.

Whats the name of the restaurant?

No idea, she shrugged. Must not be good if Fatty Xu is better than their cooks. He hasnt even been trained by a master!

William had a feeling it was very much the opposite. Everything Wang Xiaoling touched turned into gold, and this shouldnt be any different. Besides, whatever the truth was, they would find out soon enough.

They passed through the exit of the auction house.

Disciple Yang. Done already? It was the elder who acted as a guard.

Well return, Elder, Lan Yang bowed. Were heading out for lunch.

Thank you, Elder, Lan Yang bowed before motioning for them to follow him.

Not bad, Yang, Wang Xiaoling spoke a few seconds later. Looks like youre someone of status. I was told not everyone could pass.

Lan Yangs eye twitched at the way he was addressed. He clearly didnt like that she took his offer to just call him Yang. William hid the smile by pretending a plain-ish teahouse was the most interesting thing in the world.

Of course I am, Merchant Wang, Lan Yang stressed. I passed the examinations to enter Sentinel Peak. There are few places in the sect I dont have access to.

Thats amazing, Yang! Wang Xiaoling stressed his name back.

William interrupted their needling, not wanting them to talk over him, literally, more than they already were. This is the place, isnt it?

The Celestial didnt have any signage showing the hotel's name. However, there was only one extravagantly large building here, and it was easy to guess what it was. More than the building itself, he was surprised to see the massive spirit boats parked at the front of the hotel.

It was similar to what he had seen in his old world, but with expensive cars instead. He was curious about why they werent just stored away inside a storage bag or spatial stone, but perhaps that was the wealth of the Jade Healing Sect influencing his thoughts.

After all, such storage devices were usually far more expensive than a spirit boat.

This is it, Wang Xiaoling nodded before turning around. Look! Fatty Xu has already started! Lets go, Little Liang!

William still wasnt used to being called that, but it seemed to be the new normal with Lan Yang around. That quickly left his mind when he saw where she was speed walking to.

He had wondered why he hadnt seen a stupidly luxurious restaurant on the opposite side of the hotel. He had expected something far more impressive than the only other restaurant he had visited in this world, the Phoenixs Nest, but it was the exact opposite.

William was staring at the dinkiest of food stalls, with a small crowd waiting in line for food. He guessed it was either because of the food quality or the auction taking most potential customers. Perhaps a combination of the two.

He could see a large body move around behind the stall, cooking while a scruffy-looking man jotted something down. Li Jie was doing his part by taking orders.

Looks like Sister Xiaoling found the worst

Quiet, Lan Yang ordered quietly. That man cost the sect greatly to recruit. Do you know what immortal chefs are, Junior Wei?

William shook his head, eyes wide as he stared at Fatty Xu with even more confusion than before.

They are myths that can create dishes that rival the pills of the greatest alchemists. Of course, they aren't real, but this is the closest our sect can hope for.

He scratched his head as he tried to wrap his head around what was happening. If Chef Yi is so amazing, why does Brother Xu look to be better?

I dont know, Lan Yang stared into the stall. Lets have a taste and see for ourselves.