At the same time, although Fangzheng knew a lot about engraving, there were certain things he hadn't experienced before. It wasn't something he could master just because the System stuffed it into him. As for Wanderer Tranquil, what she talked about was natural practice and the Dao of Nature. Fangzheng similarly benefited greatly from it.
The two got what they needed, and the more they chatted, the happier they became. Finally, they forgot about the time and their meals as they chatted the entire day.
By the side, Lone Wolf lay there motionless, looking listless. Every time the two of them looked over, he would take a deep breath and suck his stomach back in. Then, he would show his stomach to them. Unfortunately, the two were engrossed in their conversation, so they ignored his stomach …
Lone Wolf looked up at the birds flying across the sky as he mumbled inwardly. "I'll definitely not leave the mountain in the future! I'll never leave the mountain even if I have to! "
By the time the two snapped to their senses, the sun was already setting in the west. Sunlight scattered down on Fangzheng and Wanderer Tranquil, and at that instant, it was as though they had been lit up in a painting. It was extremely eye-catching, as though they were real Buddha and immortals!
"Phew …" Wanderer Tranquil put down the teacup in her hand and looked at Fangzheng with a wistful look. "It's said that a thousand cups aren't enough when drinking with a bosom friend. This Penniless Priest didn't understand it in the past, but this Penniless Priest finally understands it today. People who don't share the same interests often leave after exchanging a few sentences at This Penniless Priest's Daoist temple. They don't have the mood to continue chatting, but after chatting with the Venerable One, I feel like I've forgotten to eat and sleep. This feels really wonderful … "
Fangzheng pressed his palms together. "Indeed. This feels really good."
Wanderer Tranquil said, "We were so engrossed in chatting that we forgot to eat. Venerable One, please wait a moment. This Penniless Priest will be back soon. "
With that said, Wanderer Tranquil went to the backyard. The moment she left, Lone Wolf immediately got up and scoffed. "Master, you're finally done chatting. You've finally thought of eating. Aren't you hungry? "
Fangzheng rubbed his tummy and shook his head. "To be honest, I'm really not hungry."
Lone Wolf was instantly rendered speechless. He had prepared countless things, but they were all wiped out by this answer.
Just as Lone Wolf was wondering how he could make Fangzheng realize that he had neglected the problem of his disciple's stomach, Wanderer Tranquil came. She held a plate with some exquisite pastries on it. These pastries were of different shapes and sizes. They were surrounded by a fence of pastries that looked like bamboo. In the middle, there were all kinds of flowers and small trees. At the same time, there were some fruits in the middle. At a glance, it looked like a miniature world with huge fruits … Rather than calling it a pastry, it was more like a painting.
Wanderer Tranquil placed the plate on the table. Fangzheng looked at the pastries and asked the question on Lone Wolf's mind in astonishment, "Perfected One, can this be eaten? No, This Penniless Monk means that This Penniless Monk can't bring himself to eat something so exquisite and beautiful. "
Another meaning was that this bit of food was not enough for This Penniless Monk to eat! Besides, This Penniless Monk still has a dog with a big appetite!
However, Wanderer Tranquil clearly didn't think that far ahead. She believed that Fangzheng was asking about the underlying question. She smiled and said, "This was made by This Penniless Priest this morning. I was planning on having it for lunch. Fortunately, you guys came. Otherwise, I would be worried about how to eat so much. Don't stand on ceremony, eat more. "
Fangzheng nearly cried when he heard that. There was no need to stand on ceremony with such a small thing? If Lone Wolf didn't hold back, this little bit of food wouldn't even be enough for him to lick.
Lone Wolf could not help but want to say something. Fangzheng hurriedly pinched his tail to make him behave.
Although Fangzheng found it a little repulsive, he understood. Wanderer Tranquil's situation was similar to his. The only difference was that she didn't have the help of the system. Without the help of the System, he would most likely be poor in such a remote place! It was already good enough to have something to eat. He couldn't force it.
With this in mind, Fangzheng smiled. "Amitabha. In that case, This Penniless Monk won't stand on ceremony."
With that said, Fangzheng picked up a tiny bamboo under Wanderer Tranquil's hopeful gaze and placed it in his mouth. Fangzheng's eyes lit up instantly. He had thought that although there were good-looking snacks in the wilderness, they might not be delicious. After all, he was used to eating Crystal Rice and Frost Bamboo, so his mouth was very sharp. However, Fangzheng was very surprised when he took a bite.
The bamboo seemed to be made of something similar to glutinous rice. It tasted meaty, and if he tasted it carefully, there was a bamboo fragrance with a hint of sweetness. After eating it, he actually had a kind of desire to eat more, not enough.
Fangzheng looked at Wanderer Tranquil in astonishment. "Amitabha. Perfected One, this snack is really delicious."
Wanderer Tranquil smiled. "Before This Penniless Priest cultivated, This Penniless Priest learned how to make pastries. Deep in the mountains, with nothing to do, This Penniless Priest tried to infuse all the edible things around her into the pastries. What you are eating is made by infusing the fragrance of the bamboo into the pastries using a special method. It's good that you like it. Try this. "
As she spoke, Wanderer Tranquil dug up a patch of grass and placed it in Fangzheng's bowl.
Fangzheng picked it up and placed it in his mouth. A unique fragrance immediately emanated the moment it entered his mouth. That feeling … Fangzheng nearly subconsciously said, "The taste of Wormwood sprout!"
Wanderer Tranquil pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Venerable One, you guessed correctly. This is our glutinous rice cake. It's infused with the most tender part of a wormwood sprout. It's then crushed and mixed with glutinous rice to make it."
As Fangzheng listened, he took in the nearly perfect taste in his mouth. At the same time, he picked up the other pastries and placed them in his mouth. As he ate, he marveled. Wanderer Tranquil explained the recipe by the side. And during this process, Wanderer Tranquil didn't eat at all. She sat in front of Fangzheng like a warm elder sister, smiling gently as she looked at Fangzheng. The look in her eyes turned warmer as they conversed.
As for Fangzheng's bearing, he was more like a boy-next-door to begin with. With the two of them sitting together, it was as though they were siblings who had transcended the barriers between Buddhism and Daoism. It was extremely heartwarming …
Of course, in this heartwarming scene, there was also a pitiful wolf that had been ignored. It stuck out its tongue and tugged at Fangzheng's leg from time to time like a hooligan. Unfortunately, it had been ignored …
Of course, Fangzheng didn't just focus on eating. After tasting every pastry, he began persuading Wanderer Tranquil to eat. At the same time, he threw one or two to Lone Wolf. Lone Wolf had long gone mad from hunger and was already gnawing on tree bark. With food coming, he opened his mouth wide and swallowed the pastry in one mouthful. Then, he smacked his lips and looked adorably at Fangzheng as though he was asking, "Did I catch it? Why don't I feel like I've eaten anything? "
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