The Heaven's Will Faction was different from other factions. When Gu Zheng first learned about the management of this faction, he was deeply moved.
In a normal sect, almost all of the immediate family members of the upper echelons of the sect would have a position in the sect. Even if they didn't have a position in the sect, they would still be core disciples. Even if they weren't a disciple of the sect, they would still have a comfortable life.
However, the Heaven's Will Faction was different. The higher the position of the faction, the stricter the management of their family members! Without a certain level of ability, they wouldn't be able to hold any positions. Without a certain level of strength, they wouldn't be core disciples! Not to mention a comfortable life, even a slightly better life had to be exchanged with hard work!
In the eyes of outsiders, the Yang Family's younger sister's occupation was simply incomprehensible. After all, her status in the faction meant that she was a true 'relative of the emperor'. Looking at the relationship between Yang Zhenling and her younger sister, as well as the environment at home, one could conclude that Yang Zhenling's treatment in the Heaven's Will Faction wasn't particularly good.
"Fellow Cultivator Gu, I appreciate your kindness. I also thank you on behalf of my younger sister! However, we've been living under such rules since young and we're already used to such a lifestyle. Moreover, we don't think that there's anything wrong with using our hands in exchange for rewards. "
Yang Zhenling smiled at Gu Zheng, her eyes full of gratitude.
Gu Zheng saw in Yang Zhenling's eyes, besides gratitude, there was also a bit of pride and sincerity.
"Perhaps I should respect such a lifestyle?" Gu Zheng asked himself.
Seeing that Gu Zheng didn't say anything, Yang Zhenling smiled again. "Fellow Cultivator Gu, don't worry! I only have one younger sister. How can I not think for her? I've already paved the way for her. A year later, she'll leave Foggy Wind Island and work in the port restaurant that Sect Leader Gu went to. At that time, I won't have to worry that she'll meet with an accident in the sea like her parents. "
"Alright, then I won't use resources to exchange for your dried fish. I'll take some with me. Treat it as a gift from you!"
Gu Zheng smiled and no longer spoke on this topic. In any case, it was impolite not to reciprocate. Since he had accepted the gifts from the Yang Family siblings, it was normal for him to leave a gift behind when he left.
"I've already processed all the ingredients that need to be processed. Sect Leader Gu, you can start cooking now!"
The cheerful voice of the Yang Family's younger sister rang out.
"Alright."
Gu Zheng answered and stepped into the kitchen.
"Sect Leader Gu, I'll leave this place to you! Do you think I'm just concentrating on the food? Or is it better to steal his skills? "
The Yang Family's sister blinked her eyes and smiled shamelessly.
"I said that the kitchen is an important place, so it's best not to be disturbed!"
Not wanting anyone to disturb Gu Zheng's cooking, Meow Meow pushed the Yang girl out of the kitchen.
Gu Zheng had cooked Eight Treasures Rice and Dried Fish Stewed with Lotus Root on his way to the Kunlun Sect. Now, he felt that it was quite different from before when he cooked it again.
Now that Gu Zheng had touched the Dao of food and drink, the Eight Treasures Rice and Dried Fish Stewed with Lotus Root would blossom into a more wonderful taste in his hands.
A moment later, Gu Zheng mixed the immortal rice and candied fruits that he had cleaned up into a bowl and steamed it in the steamer.
The Fire Manipulation Art and the Water Manipulation Art were used at the same time. Although there was no change on the outside of the pot, the water in the pot soaked into the candied fruits at an extremely fast speed.
A moment later.
The aroma of immortal rice drifted out, causing the Yang Family siblings outside to constantly twitch their noses.
"It's this familiar aroma! No, it's even more fragrant than what I've smelled before! "
Yang Zhenling looked at the kitchen and swallowed her saliva again.
"Brother, now I understand why you're so useless. It's because I'm useless too!"
The Yang Family's sister also looked at the kitchen and swallowed her saliva from time to time.
"This is really fragrant. I can't stand it anymore. I'm going to see how Sect Leader Gu cooks!"
The Yang Family's sister jumped up and quietly approached the kitchen door like a thief.
"Ouch!"
Just as the Yang Family's sister was about to open the door, Meow Meow pushed the door open a little, causing the door to hit her head with a moderate force.
"Sister Meow Meow, how can you be so cruel? Just let me in and see! I've never smelled such a unique aroma of rice in my life! "
The Yang Family's sister acted shamelessly, pressing her face directly against the door and pounding it with her hands as if she was about to cry.
"I won't open it, I won't open it! It's your fault for being so despicable, using a diving suit to catch fish! "
Meow Meow didn't buy it and laughed proudly from behind the door.
"Is it wrong for me to use a diving suit? Fine, I admit my mistake! "
The Yang Family's sister wanted to cry but had no tears. This little brat was really difficult to deal with!
"Sect Leader Gu, I beg you, just let me see!"
The Yang Family's sister didn't give up and continued to act shamelessly.
"Alright Meow Meow, open the door!"
Gu Zheng's smiling voice sounded. Meow Meow immediately did as instructed.
The Yang Family's sister was like a cat. Before the door was fully opened, she had already squeezed into the kitchen. Yang Zhenling, who was originally like an old monk in meditation and was bitterly suppressing his saliva, was no exception. He abandoned his reserved self and rushed into the kitchen as well.
Compared to the aroma outside, the aroma in the kitchen was much clearer and richer, making it even more unbearable.
"What kind of rice is this? Why is it so fragrant! "
The Yang Family's sister stared blankly at the pot, wishing she could lift the lid to take a look.
"This is a type of rice grown by an ethnic minority, and the yield is especially low. Fellow Daoist Gu went through a lot of trouble to collect some, so don't get any ideas!" Yang Zhenling answered on behalf of Gu Zheng.
"I didn't say anything, why are you in such a hurry!"
The Yang Family's sister grumbled unhappily, then seriously watched Gu Zheng's actions.
"Sect Leader Gu hasn't been in the kitchen for long, but the Eight Treasures Rice is almost done? This speed is really not ordinary! "
Smelling the sweet aroma in the pot, the Yang Family's sister couldn't help but sigh.
"That's because Fellow Daoist Gu's Eight Treasures Rice is different from other people's! Other people's Eight Treasures Rice first needs to steam the glutinous rice and process the so-called eight treasures. Then, the eight treasures and the cooked glutinous rice are steamed again in the pot, and after it's out of the pot, they have to pour the pre-boiled syrup over it. Fellow Daoist Gu's Eight Treasures Rice doesn't need to go through so much trouble, he just steams the rice with the eight treasures! "
Yang Zhenling explained to his sister again, but it only made her even more confused.
"If he doesn't soak the more compact candied fruits first, how can the candied fruits during the steaming process achieve a soft texture?"
"You'll know in a moment, chirping like a sparrow!"
This time, without waiting for Yang Zhenling's explanation, Miaomiao rolled its eyes at the Yang Family's sister.
"Even if you don't say it, I know that Sect Leader Gu must have used inner strength to process the food like this!"
The Yang Family's sister stuck her tongue out at Miaomiao.
"All of you are chattering like a flock of sparrows!"
Gu Zheng smiled, then shouted at the top of his lungs, "The Eight Treasures Rice is ready!"
The lid of the pot was lifted, and steam rose. Before the Yang Family's siblings could see what was inside the pot, Gu Zheng had already poured the big bowl of Eight Treasures Rice onto a big plate.
"Sect Leader Gu, you can't do this! We've been anxiously waiting for it, but your Eight Treasures Rice isn't even showing its appearance! "
The Yang Family's sister wailed. The Eight Treasures Rice should have been showing its true appearance, but Gu Zheng had deliberately left the bowl on top of it untouched.
"What's the hurry, you'll naturally see it when it's time to eat!"
Gu Zheng laughed and immediately used the Fire Control Art to stimulate the flames under the pot next to him.
The dish of dried fish stewed with lotus root had already been stewing for a long time, but Gu Zheng hadn't stimulated the fire, and the fragrance of the Eight Treasures Rice was especially strong, so its fragrance was temporarily suppressed.
Now that Gu Zheng had stimulated the fire, the Water Control Art and Wood Control Art were also used at the same time. The fresh and spicy aroma of the deep sea silverfish and the fresh fragrance of the lotus root completely merged into one, turning into a temptation that made people salivate.
"What a unique fragrance, I can't wait, I'm already hungry!"
The Yang Family's sister had already prepared the bowls and chopsticks. If it weren't for Yang Zhenling staring at her, she would have impatiently knocked on the bowls and chopsticks.
A moment later.
"Dried fish stewed with lotus root is ready!"
Gu Zheng shouted again and took the pot away from the fire.
"You two siblings, bring these two dishes to the table, I'll make a fresh fish soup!"
The Yang Family's kitchen could only make two dishes at a time, so Gu Zheng had to make the last fish soup now.
"Sect Master Gu, sorry for the trouble!"
The Yang Family's sister said without sincerity, laughing uncontrollably, and ran out with the Eight Treasures Rice that hadn't been opened yet.
"That damned girl!"
Yang Zhenling smiled apologetically at Gu Zheng, but hurried to catch up with her sister and ran out with the Dried Fish Stewed with Lotus Root.
"These two foodies!" Meow Meow shook her head.
"Calling them foodies, didn't you see that when you shook your head, your eyes refused to leave the fish?"
Gu Zheng bent his finger and flicked Meow Meow's forehead, causing Meow Meow's face to turn red and exaggeratedly cry out in pain.
After placing the Eight Treasures Rice and Dried Fish Stewed with Lotus Root on the table, the Yang Family's siblings didn't immediately return to the kitchen. Their eyes seemed to be firmly attracted by the steaming utensils on the table.
"Brother, you don't have a big appetite. Fellow Daoist Gu made so much this time, you shouldn't be able to eat much, right?" the Yang Family's sister murmured.
"Little Sister, I think you're really thick-skinned today! I even had a misconception from what you said and almost thought that the person who didn't eat much was really me! "Yang Zhenling was speechless.
The Yang Family's sister continued to murmur, "Did I remember wrongly? That's impossible, the one with the smallest appetite is definitely not me! Big Brother, don't you think that even if there was a cow right now, I would still be able to eat it, let alone a four catty Green-Veined Cod? That's right, the one with the smallest appetite is definitely Miss Meow Meow. Look at her petite figure, she definitely can't eat much. "
"Little Sister, no matter how big your appetite is, you must be reserved later!"
Yang Zhenling did his best to look away from the utensils and earnestly patted his sister's head.
"Reserved, don't worry, I'll definitely be reserved!" the Yang Family's sister murmured almost unconsciously.
"Forget it, you'd better come with me to the kitchen! I really don't feel at ease leaving you here! "
Yang Zhenling felt that if he left, the two dishes he'd made would definitely be eaten by others.
"No, I won't go, I'll just watch, I won't eat!"
Under Yang Zhenling's tug, the Yang Family's sister was extremely reluctant to leave, almost hugging the table leg.
"Wow, it smells so good!"
The Yang Family's sister, who had been struggling just a moment ago, suddenly jumped up. Under Yang Zhenling's dumbstruck gaze, she exploded with unprecedented speed and rushed into the kitchen once more.
An alluring aroma rose from the pot over the fire, one after another, making one unable to resist taking a deep breath.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, is this really Green-Veined Cod? How can it smell so good! "
Yang Zhenling, who'd also entered the kitchen, was filled with disbelief.
The Yang Family's sister's nose quickly twitched, but her mouth didn't stay idle either. "No, this should be fresh, a very fresh smell! I've eaten this fish before, it shouldn't be so fresh! "
"It's a live fish, what's so surprising about it being a little fresh?"
Meow Meow glanced at the Yang Family's sister, her eyes full of disdain and pride.
"Even a live fish can't be this fresh! Sect Master Gu must've used some special method to force out all the freshness of the fish! "the Yang Family's sister said with certainty.
Meow Meow rolled its eyes. "It's the same as not saying anything!"
"Is it possible that this pot of fish soup was made with some kind of medicinal herb or ingredient?" Yang Zhenling guessed.
"He must've put something else in it, but as for whether it's medicinal herbs or ingredients, I don't know." The Yang Family's sister swallowed her saliva.
"Alright, it's done!"
Finally, under the Yang Family's siblings and Meow Meow's anxiously waiting eyes, Gu Zheng's fish soup was finished.
When the pot lid was opened, a rich aroma filled every corner of the kitchen amidst the rising steam. If one could only look at such a delicacy and not eat it, it would be no different from one of the top ten tortures.
The steam in the pot dissipated, leaving only a single Green-Veined Cod in the boiling white soup.
"There's only a fish in the pot, nothing else? Is this how you make fish soup? "
The Yang Family's sister looked at Gu Zheng in disbelief, as if she were looking at a freak.
Normally, fish soup should at least have some scallion and ginger added to remove the fishy smell, but Gu Zheng didn't add anything, and the smell was still so fresh. It was unbelievable.
"How is it? Are you still doubting me when I say that Sect Master Gu's cooking is the best? Just a fish soup without scallion and ginger, and it's already so fragrant, it's enough to make people gasp in amazement! Besides, we've all eaten fish soup before, so we know how it smells. "As Yang Zhenling spoke, her eyes were full of admiration.
"Get ready, it's time to eat!"
Ignoring the Yang Family's siblings' shock, Gu Zheng poured the fish soup into a bowl amidst cheers, and Meow Meow immediately rushed out with it.
"Meow Meow, you're not allowed to eat!"
The Yang Family's sister woke up from her shock and immediately chased after him with the bowl and chopsticks.
"Boss Yang, Boss Yang!"
"What's so good about the food at home? Why is it so fragrant?"
"Is it convenient for you to invite us in as guests?"
At this time, there were four or five people outside the courtyard. Not only were they Yang Zhenling's neighbors, but they were also on the same boat as the Yang Family's sister.
"It's not convenient. We have important guests at home today, so don't mess around here!"
The Yang Family's sister walked out of the central room and closed the door on her way out. The steaming hot food on the table behind the door instantly disappeared from the sight of the people outside the courtyard.
"It's because we know there are important guests that we didn't go in directly!"
"Boss, even if there are important guests, it shouldn't be a problem to give us a mouthful of soup, right?"
"That's right! I've never smelled such a good smell before. Boss said that we're on the same boat, so we should share weal and woe together! "
"Boss, give us a mouthful of food! We haven't eaten a mouthful of hot food all day! "
A few men were smiling mischievously, and one of them even had a broken bowl out of nowhere, looking like a beggar.
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