There are many occupations in this world, and gourmet is one of them. These people are born sensitive to taste, and they are able to discern extraordinary flavors.
Even though their cultivation might not be high, some restaurants and taverns would hire them with high salaries to examine the taste and effects of the ingredients.
However, this kind of occupation can only be considered as one of the Lower Nine Paths.
There are thousands of occupations in the world, and in order to differentiate them better, they are divided into Upper Nine Paths, Middle Nine Paths, and Lower Nine Paths.
Apothecaries, blacksmiths, and formation masters are the orthodox Upper Nine Paths. On the other hand, gourmet is considered an unorthodox and Lower Nine Paths.
In Shen Bi Ru's view, the young man before her was able to point out the flaws of the dishes and wine so easily. Only a gourmet is capable of such a feat.
"You can think of it that way!" Zhang Xuan didn't bother to explain.
The Library of Heaven's Path isn't just able to see through one's cultivation. As long as one tasted the dishes, they would be able to see through the flaws as well. With this, it is easy for him to deal with a mere manager Wu.
"Thank you for helping me out today …"
Seeing the other party admit to it, Shen Bi Ru said.
If not for the young man's ability to discern delicacies, she would have been embarrassed today.
"It's nothing much!" Zhang Xuan waved his hands.
"You're the one who settled this meal, so it's not my treat. I'll treat you again next time!" Shen Bi Ru said.
"Treat me again?" Zhang Xuan pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "Forget it, I still want to live for a few more days!"
Even though it feels good to be able to dine with a beauty, he knows that the other party won't like him given his reputation!
Even if she doesn't like him, he still has to face the jealousy of others and think of ways to deal with those suitors. He still has many things to do, and he doesn't have the time to do so.
"You …"
Shen Bi Ru was just thinking that the other party would speak normally when she heard those words. She felt a stifling sensation in her chest, and she felt like going berserk.
So many people wanted to treat her to a meal, but she rejected them all. Yet, this fellow actually invited the other party as though he was begging her.
Damn it!
"Alright, we've eaten. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first. I'm busy!" Oblivious to the other party's anger, Zhang Xuan waved his hands and prepared to leave..
"Wait, I'm not done yet!" Suppressing her anger, Shen Bi Ru calmed her breathing and looked at Zhang Xuan with her beautiful eyes. "Even though your identity as a gourmet played a huge role in helping me out of my predicament today, but... in the end, this is still just a side path. A fighter should still focus on cultivation..."
When a martial artist cultivated to a certain level, they would be able to abstain from eating. Delicacies would be of no use to them. Even if they could earn some profit now, it would not be the right path.
After interacting with him for half a day, she could tell that this Zhang Xuan wasn't the trash that the rumors said he was. Perhaps, it was because he had spent all his energy on delicacies, resulting in his poor Teacher Qualification Examination results.
Even though he was infuriated, he still couldn't help but remind Zhang Xuan.
"Alright!" Knowing that the other party meant well, Zhang Xuan nodded. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him.
"Zhang Xuan, let's see where you can run to! Don't even think of leaving today! "
Immediately after, a resentful voice sounded. Two people and one beast stood in front of him.
They were Shang Bin and Cao Xiong.
At this moment, the two of them had a huge footprint imprinted on their faces. Half of their faces were red and swollen and the corners of their mouths were stained with blood. They no longer looked as dashing as before.
This was especially so for Shang Bin. He had yet to recover from the beating he received in the morning and now that he was kicked, his mouth was slanted to one side, resembling two sausages hanging from it. He didn't look as handsome as before.
His plan was perfect. He intended to show off in front of his goddess. Who knew that not only did he fail to do so, he was even beaten up to such a state? His relationship with Hongtian Pavilion was severed as well. If things go wrong, he might even be reprimanded by his grandfather. How could he possibly swallow such humiliation?
The more he thought about it, the more furious he felt. He charged forward!
"Shang Bin, what are you doing?" Shen Bi Ru didn't expect him to come after them to cause trouble. She couldn't help but stand in front of Zhang Xuan.
"Shen laoshi, move aside. This is a personal grudge between me and Zhang Xuan!"
It would have been better if he didn't see her. The moment he saw her protecting the infamous trash of the academy, Shang Bin's face contorted in anger.
Intense jealousy drove him mad. He glared at the young man coldly, "Zhang Xuan, are you still a man? If you are a man, don't hide behind a woman. If you have the guts, fight me fair and square! "
Seeing that this fellow had lost his rationality, Zhang Xuan lifted his eyelids and said, "What's wrong with hiding behind a woman? That is what it means to be capable. If you have the ability, you should find one to hide behind as well! "
"You …"
Shang Bin nearly spurted a mouthful of blood.
As long as one is a man, shouldn't he feel humiliated and embarrassed after being scolded for relying on a woman's protection and retaliate?
Why doesn't this fellow play by the rules?
What is so shameful in the eyes of others is actually a matter of course to him, and he even speaks so confidently about it?
The heck, how can his skin be so thick?
"Shen laoshi, I'll have to trouble you to settle these two people. I still have something to do, so I'll be leaving first!"
As a transcender, what kind of situation has he not seen before? Shameless?
You must be joking. In the era of information technology in his previous life … Have you ever seen anyone being shameless?
He can't be bothered to settle a matter that can be settled by others.
It isn't that he is afraid, but it isn't convenient for him to reveal his current cultivation. On top of that, the other party's grandfather is an elder. If he were to be driven into a corner, where would he find the time to waste? Since there is someone standing in his way, of course, he would be more than happy to do so.
"…"
Seeing how shameless the young man is, Shen Bi Ru was speechless.
She was afraid that the other party would be provoked by Shang Bin and challenge him to a duel. But from the looks of it now, she was thinking too much …
If this fellow can challenge others to a duel in anger, pigs can probably fly!
"Zhang Xuan, stop right there! If I don't kill you today, my name isn't Shang Bin!"
Seeing the attitude of the young man, Shang Bin became even more furious. Veins popped up on his head and his face turned green. Seeing Shen Bi Ru standing in front of him with no intention of letting him pass, he roared, "Sky Shattering Lion, kill him! As long as you make a move, I'll bring you to eat delicacies every day! Also, I can give you the [Acupoint Soothing Pill] that my grandfather gave me just now! "
As a grade-6 savage beast and tamed by a human, the Sky Shattering Lion was able to understand the language of a human.
As his grandfather's pet, its only job was to protect him from harm, ignoring his orders. In order to get it to make a move, he agreed to all the benefits in one go.
"Roar!"
As expected, upon hearing his promise, the Sky Shattering Lion's eyes lit up.
Unlike humans, when opening their acupoints, savage beasts who have reached Pixue realm could only rely on the changes in their body to gradually raise their strength. If they were to use the Acupoint Soothing Pill at this moment, their strength would definitely surge!
Acupoint Soothing Pill is a pill specially prepared for Fighter 6-dan experts. It can nourish one's acupoints, allowing one to advance further in the Pixue realm.
At this moment, Shang Bin's cultivation has already reached Fighter 5-dan Dingli realm pinnacle. He is just a step away from Pixue realm. Thus, Elder Shang Chen specially spent a huge sum of money to obtain this pill so as to help him.
Initially, Shang Bin couldn't bear to take it out. However, when he thought of how he was humiliated by a trash, he couldn't hold himself back anymore!
If he doesn't kill this Zhang Xuan today, he would be unable to maintain his standing in the academy anymore!
Especially this goddess before him, she would probably never look at him again!
How could he tolerate such a situation!
"Shang Bin, what are you doing? Killing a colleague in the academy is a huge crime … "
Not expecting Shang Bin to be so insane as to order the Sky Shattering Lion to make a move, Shen Bi Ru narrowed her eyes. She wanted to rush forward to protect Zhang Xuan, but she was stopped by the former. She couldn't help but shout anxiously.
In the academy, teachers are not allowed to kill one another. Otherwise, it would be considered as breaking the rules and committing a huge crime.
"Zhang Xuan was the one who wanted to kill me. In order to protect me, the Sky Shattering Lion retaliated. I am just defending myself, who can say anything about it?" Shang Bin's eyes reddened and he seemed to have gone insane. "Sky Shattering Lion, what are you hesitating for? Hurry up and make a move!"
"You …"
Shen Bi Ru's heart chilled.
Too shameless!
If that was really the case, and with the help of Elder Shang Chen, perhaps this matter could be turned into a small one, and a small one into nothing! He wouldn't even be punished!
On the other hand, Zhang Xuan might very well lose his life!
After all, that is a grade-6 savage beast. Even an average Pixue realm expert wouldn't be a match for it. How could a fellow who scored the worst in the Teacher Qualification Examination possibly withstand it?
"Roar!"
Just as Shen Bi Ru was feeling anxious, the Sky Shattering Lion roared furiously and charged toward the young man. Before it could reach him, its powerful aura formed a violent gale, pressing down on the surrounding grass and leaves.
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