Chapter 30: Just a Plate of Boiled Fish

"Little Princess, how does it taste?" Elder Hua asked.

"Wow, it's delicious, truly delicious!" As the little princess of the Southern Domain, she possessed a commanding noble aura. But now, all that dignity vanished in an instant, replaced by the voracious appetite of a true gourmand. She hurriedly devoured the fish slices. "Elder Hua, you should try it too, quickly!"

Elder Hua was utterly stunned. This was far too unseemly—at least remember you're a princess! How careless!

Seeing Bing Muer eat so ravenously, Mu Wanqing grew suspicious. Could it be that this boiled fish also contains the essence of the Dao?

She picked up a slice and tasted it. Astonishing! It truly held the Dao within!

Overwhelmed, she exclaimed, "It's so good, too good, Sect Leader, you must eat as well, don't just watch."

Baili Song immediately understood and hurried to eat some fish slices.

Ah, eat the fish! Eat with all your might! Eat, eat, eat!

Everyone went mad. The fish slices were not only exquisitely delicious, but also infused with the essence of the Dao.

To hell with appearances! I just want to eat fish!

In each person's heart, a wild cry echoed.

Bing Muer, Elder Hua, Huangfu Meng, and Nangong Ba, as they frantically consumed the fish, were shaken to their core.

No wonder he is a master beyond the world—even the fish he prepares contains the Dao.

Watching them devour the meal so messily, Chen Changsheng and his daughter were left speechless.

Even immortals, though they seldom eat mortal food, shouldn't lose their composure like this when they do.

Goodness, they have utterly lost their dignity!

Huangfu Meng tried a slice of vegetable, chewed a few bites, then suddenly froze.

The taste was even fresher than the fish, and the Dao within was even richer.

The Dao in one piece of vegetable was several times that of a fish slice, making her feel as though she was floating atop clouds.

Of course—these vegetables were grown by Young Master Chen himself, while the fish was merely prepared by his hand. The Dao within the vegetables far surpassed that in the fish, entirely as expected.

"Huangfu Meng, why are you just sitting there? Eat the fish! Such peerless delicacies are rare," Nangong Ba kindly reminded her.

"Oh, eat! Eat!" Huangfu Meng came back to herself and started devouring vegetables with a vengeance.

She tried the pickles, chili peppers, scallions and ginger, and discovered each contained Dao essence several times richer than the fish slices.

I want vegetables and condiments!

Huangfu Meng screamed inwardly, frantically eating vegetables and seasonings.

"Huangfu Meng, are you not eating fish anymore?"

Seeing this, Bing Muer asked curiously.

"Little Princess, I had too many fish slices earlier. Eating these vegetables and condiments feels wonderful," Huangfu Meng replied.

Something's off! Definitely off!

Bing Muer, sharp as always, frowned slightly and tried a vegetable. She was immediately petrified.

The overwhelming Dao exploded within her, making her feel almost transformed into an immortal in an instant.

"Oh, these vegetables are indeed quite excellent. I'll have some as well," Bing Muer suppressed her inner joy and began devouring vegetables frantically.

Seeing Huangfu Meng and Bing Muer like this, Mu Wanqing and the others exchanged odd glances.

Are these vegetables tastier than the fish? Or are they just dieting?

They tried the vegetables themselves.

Then, as if struck by lightning, they too were stunned—wild Dao surged within them, roaring and rampaging.

These vegetables... Ah, they're going mad!

Everyone's blood boiled—they fought furiously over the vegetables, refusing to yield.

Elder Hua, a man of considerable stature, now blushed crimson with embarrassment.

"These people..." Chen Die'er, her bright eyes wide, watched the scene in astonishment.

The way they ate—so, so, so frightening!

Oh, Father is truly exceptional. To make a dish that drives them all insane with desire!

Chen Changsheng was equally dumbfounded.

He never expected such a result.

"Sluuurp~"

"Sluuurp~"

A large plate of boiled fish—every drop of broth was drained.

Though the fish soup contained no Dao, it was clearly liquefied spiritual energy.

"Burp..."

Everyone let out exaggerated, thunderous burps, their bellies round and full.

Suddenly, they noticed Chen Changsheng and his daughter watching them in shock—and only then did they realize what had happened. Instantly, their faces flushed bright red.

"Ah..."

Bing Muer cried out softly, embarrassed. "Young Master Chen, the boiled fish you made is so delicious—I have never tasted anything so wonderful in my life."

"So have I."

"So have I."

The others, faces red, hurriedly echoed her sentiment.

Suddenly, Baili Song froze.

Crack—

A breakthrough!

The Realm of Dao Transformation!

Baili Song was overjoyed, feeling himself enter a marvelous state. New realms of understanding, previously elusive, now opened before him.

"Hahaha!" He laughed aloud. "Young Master Chen, thank you so much for inviting me to eat fish!"

"Elder Baili, you're too polite," Chen Changsheng replied with a wave of his hand.

Next, Mu Wanqing was stunned as the profound energy in her dantian surged forth.

Crack!

The Third Realm of Dao Transformation!

"Thank you, Young Master Chen, for granting me such fortune!" she said, elated, bowing to Chen Changsheng.

"Miss Mu, it's only a dish of boiled fish—no need to speak of fortune, you're exaggerating," Chen Changsheng sighed inwardly. Miss Mu's flattery had not improved; she always missed the mark.

A dish of fish as fortune? Absurd!

Bing Muer, Elder Hua, Nangong Ba, and Huangfu Meng were beside themselves with envy—a plate of fish brought breakthroughs! How unfair!

They deeply regretted not befriending Young Master Chen sooner.

After the meal, Chen Changsheng finally turned to Bing Muer, curious, "Little Princess, your journey from the Southern Domain to here is quite unexpected."

A princess's status is no trivial matter.

Bing Muer paused—this was part of Young Master Chen's plan, and now he claimed surprise, clearly testing her honesty.

Thinking quickly, Bing Muer replied respectfully, "To be honest, Young Master Chen, Elder Hua and I came from the Southern Domain for the sake of a fiend who has lived countless ages."

"A fiend who has lived countless ages?" Chen Changsheng frowned slightly, immediately recalling the Blood Demon Patriarch. The Blood Demon Patriarch once claimed to have lived a million years.

"The fiend you speak of—is it the Blood Demon Patriarch?" Chen Changsheng stroked his chin and asked calmly.

Boom!

Everyone was struck as if by lightning, instantly petrified.

It was now certain—this was indeed Young Master Chen's scheme. Everything was under his control.

Mu Wanqing hurriedly explained, "Young Master Chen, the Little Princess and Elder Hua came precisely for the Blood Demon Patriarch. His soul was originally attached to Tu Wuchang. However, when I fought Tu Wuchang in the Tianyun Sect, he threatened to destroy the entire sect unless I brought him to see you. I was helpless and could only comply. I ask Young Master Chen for forgiveness."