[Vermillion Bird's Feather]: A feather from the Vermillion Bird's body.
There was only a short description of the feather in his hand, and it did not say anything about its use. Ling Chen put it away … the Vermillion Bird had agreed to save Xi Ling, which made him feel wild with joy, but he also felt a headache coming on. The Vermillion Bird had said that it was incredibly difficult to find a human with a Flame Soul, so where could he find one? The Forgotten Continent was incredibly vast, and finding a person with a Flame Soul amongst countless people was like finding a needle in a haystack. Moreover, even if he found that person, how could he bring him here? He didn't even know if that person was willing.
"It can support me for another month if it stays with me. During this month, you don't need to worry about its safety. However, you need to find a human with a Flame Soul within this month and bring him to the edge of the Lava Purgatory. Then, use the feather I gave you and call out my name. If you don't find anything within a month, I won't be able to help you. Now, you can go. "
The Vermillion Bird's voice faded away, and a red light descended from the sky, covering Ling Chen's body. Just as Ling Chen was about to speak, the scene in front of him changed, and the Vermillion Bird's image disappeared. The world in front of him was no longer red, but withered and yellow.
This was …
Ling Chen immediately took out his map and confirmed his position. He found that he had already left the Lava Purgatory, and was standing a few kilometres away from it.
Ling Chen took out the feather that the Vermillion Bird had given him, and looked at it for a while before tightly gripping it in his hand. He felt incredibly excited, but also incredibly conflicted. How was he going to find a person with a Flame Soul within a month with this feather?
However, he had already found the Vermillion Bird, and it had even promised to save Xi Ling as long as he could complete its 3 conditions. How could he be willing to give up on all of this?
Xi Ling, please help me find that person with a Flame Soul within this month!
He couldn't help but think of the Heaven's Secrets Sect's Daoist Tian Qing who was said to be able to predict the future. If he really had the ability to predict the future, he might be able to find the location of the person with the Fire Soul. However, something like foresight was too vague and unreal.
It was already late, so Ling Chen chose to log off and sleep.
At the same time, in the center of the Molten Magma Purgatory, a voice came out slowly, "There are very few humans with fire spirits, and their lifespans are very short. It is unknown whether they exist in this world. To be able to continue the flames of the Vermilion Bird before I die is merely my final wish … Descendant of the Golden Crow, even if he can't find you in the end, I will still save you. To be able to exchange my life for yours, your flames, your bloodline, is the glory of my life … "
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Early in the morning, he woke up, yawned, stretched, and jumped out of bed … Even though he slept very late last night, he still felt refreshed. Opening the door to his bedroom, Ling Chen almost bumped into Tian Tian, who was rushing over.
"Tian Tian, you're up so early." Ling Chen looked at the clock on the wall … alright, it was already 8: 30 in the morning.
"Big brother lazy bug, I wake up earlier than you every day!" Tian Tian made a face at him in disdain, then pointed to the bathroom, "Go wash your hands and face, and brush your teeth. Breakfast is ready."
"Plus, today's breakfast is thanks to Tian Tian." Shui Ruo lightly walked over, smiling as she spoke. As she approached, a familiar, fresh, and sweet smell spread out from her.
"Oh?" Ling Chen looked at Tian Tian with an exaggerated expression of surprise, "Aiya! Our Tian Tian can actually cook? This is the biggest news ever since Tian Tian entered the family. "
Tian Tian couldn't tell if Ling Chen's words were a compliment or a joke, so she could only raise her delicate nose and say in a high-spirited manner, "I'm so smart, even if it's my first time cooking, I'll be able to do it well!"
"Then I'll have to have a good taste." After saying this, Ling Chen's interest was piqued. Apart from sleeping, eating, and playing, Tian Tian had actually helped to cook today. It was as if the sun had risen from the west. Ling Chen ran over to the dining table, and looked at the 4 plates on the table, "Tian Tian, which one did you make? I'll have a taste."
"This one, this one!" Tian Tian evidently wanted Ling Chen to immediately have a taste of what she had done today. She hurriedly went over and pointed at the dish she had made … it was the simplest and most basic scrambled eggs. Early in the morning, she got up together with Shui Ruo, and then Shui Ruo pulled her to the kitchen. Shui Ruo persuaded her to learn cooking from her. She told her that a girl who knew how to cook would be more lovable and likable, and her brother would definitely be very happy if he knew. As such, she had followed her big sister's instructions and carefully made her first masterpiece in the kitchen … moreover, she had done it all on her own, without allowing Shui Ruo to peek or instruct her.
Deep within her heart, she wanted to receive Ling Chen's approval and praise.
"Oh! Just the colour and shape alone are worth 10 points. It's many times better than the first time I made it. " Before Ling Chen had even tasted it, he had already started to praise it. He picked up his chopsticks and lightly picked up a piece … it was Tian Tian's first time cooking, and no matter how bad it tasted, he would definitely praise it. What's more, Tian Tian was sitting right in front of him, her small hands resting on her rosy cheeks. Her large eyes were filled with anticipation as she stared at him. Under this kind of gaze, even if he made shit, he would have to say that it tasted good …
As such, under Tian Tian's gaze, Ling Chen picked up the egg and put it into his mouth. It was his first time cooking, and being able to make such a colour was already quite good. Even if the taste wasn't too good, it wouldn't be too bad.
As soon as the egg entered his mouth, before he had even started to chew, Ling Chen's body trembled, and he lowered his head before raising it up again. Hot tears flowed down from his eyes.
"Ah!" Shui Ruo was given a big fright, and she hurriedly ran over, "Big brother, what's wrong?"
"Eh? Big brother, why are you crying? " Tian Tian, who had been anxiously waiting for Ling Chen's evaluation, was also dumbfounded. Her mouth was wide open as she looked at him, not knowing what to do.
Ling Chen's face visibly twitched, and he pursed his lips, as if he was trying to force a smile. However, he immediately failed, and he allowed his tears to flow, "Delicious, too delicious … I've never tasted anything so delicious before, so … so I can't help but cry. Tian Tian, did you really make this? You're … You're a genius at cooking … it's … too delicious … too delicious … "
As he spoke, Ling Chen's tears flowed uncontrollably. Ling Chen's words sounded fake, but the tears on his face couldn't be any more real. As such, Tian Tian became incredibly excited, and her face became bright red as she asked, "Really … Is it really that delicious?"
Ling Chen vigorously nodded, "Definitely … I'll remember Tian Tian's first meal for the rest of my life. Ah, right, I suddenly remembered that I haven't washed my hands and teeth yet. Wait for me! "
After saying this, Ling Chen rushed to the washroom as if he had been chased by a wolf. He slammed the door shut with a 'bang', and the sound of water splashing could be heard.
"Wow! Wow!!! Are my scrambled eggs really that delicious? Big brother is so excited that he's crying … big sister, hurry and try it. Let's see if it's as delicious as big brother said. "Tian Tian's expression was one of delight and intoxication, and she felt as if she was about to fly into the air. Evidently, Shui Ruo didn't believe Ling Chen's words. She picked up her chopsticks and put a small piece of egg into her mouth.
Crunch!
In that instant, it was as if a bolt of lightning had struck down and exploded in her mouth. Shui Ruo immediately closed her mouth to prevent herself from spitting out what she had just eaten. In an instant, tears began to well up in her beautiful eyes.
Seeing Shui Ruo cry more and more, Tian Tian's mouth opened wide as she stupidly cried out, "Big sister, you're crying too. Even big sister is crying from excitement! Are Tian Tian's eggs really that delicious? "
Shui Ruo nodded, then nodded again. However, she evidently didn't have Ling Chen's willpower, and she simply couldn't say anything. She turned and ran to the washroom, opened the door, and rushed in.
"Big sister, why are you going to the washroom?"
Bang! The door was slammed shut by Shui Ruo.
Tian Tian was completely confused. Although her big brother and big sister both said that the eggs she made were especially delicious, and that she was so excited that she cried, she felt that something was off. She leaned forward, picked up her chopsticks, and put a piece in her mouth … before, she was afraid that it wouldn't taste good, so she didn't dare to try it herself.
"Wahh!!"
A clear cry sounded out in the living room, and Tian Tian's chopsticks were thrown far away. "Ah!! Save me … Save me … "
Tian Tian's cheeks puffed up as she covered her face with her hands. Her eyes were filled with tears as she curled up on the sofa, and from time to time, a sour brown liquid would flow out of her puffed up mouth. Ling Chen and Shui Ruo had already returned to normal, and they speechlessly looked at the little girl who was crying so much.
"This is called mustard powder, and it's usually added to cold dishes. This is salt. The two look so different, so how could I have mistaken it for something else? Although the color is a little similar to scrambled eggs, you can't just throw it around randomly just because the color is similar. "
Ling Chen tried his best to speak slowly as he held the box of salt in one hand and the box of mustard powder in the other. Putting half a bottle of mustard powder into scrambled eggs had forced out the tears that he had held back for who knew how many years.
"Come, Tian Tian, spit out the vinegar. It should be fine now." Shui Ruo placed the small bowl by Tian Tian's lips and tapped her cute cheeks. Tian Tian's lips parted, and she carefully spat out the vinegar that she had been holding in her mouth. Shui Ruo took the bowl away and fed Tian Tian some warm water as she smiled. "It's alright, it's fine. It's only your first time, so you'll definitely make mistakes. You'll get better and better in the future. "
Shui Ruo's gentle words of comfort caused Tian Tian's eyes to become even redder. She sniffled a few times before suddenly bursting into tears. "Wahh! It clearly tasted so bad … and you guys said it was delicious … you guys lied to me, lied to me! I don't want to cook anymore! Wahh … "
As she cried, she jumped down from the sofa and ran into the bedroom, slamming the door behind her.
"Ai." Ling Chen weakly lay on the sofa as he muttered, "In the end, she's still a child."
Her cherry-colored lips curled into a faintly discernible arc as she softly said, "Tiantian is willing to learn to cook from me because she wants to receive your praise and affirmation. She's acting like this because she's angry at herself. With this unforgettable breakfast, big brother should spend more time with Tian Tian in the future. "
Ling Chen also smiled. "Mm, I know."
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