Chapter 71: Divine Medicine Stirred into Hotpot

The Eastern Palace Qianxue, Nalan Ruoshui, Bing Muer, Elder Hua, and the others were all deeply curious, for it was the first time they had witnessed such a method of cooking. It was truly novel.

As Chen Changsheng poured various meats into the pot, he explained, “This is the most common kind of hotpot. There is another called the Yin-Yang Pot, where the vessel itself is shaped like the diagram of yin and yang, split into two halves with different flavors. Since I haven’t prepared a Yin-Yang Pot, we’ll have to settle for this ordinary hotpot.”

The group stood in stunned silence, shock written across their faces. The Yin-Yang Pot—wasn’t that the very embodiment of the Dao of Yin and Yang? Two entirely distinct flavors, divided within the pot, perfectly reflecting the polarity of yin and yang. Astonishing! Even hotpot was governed by the principles of the Dao. The world of the mighty was truly terrifying, and they, mere ants, could hardly hope to ever reach such heights.

Before long, the meat was cooked, and its aroma wafted through the air. Chen Changsheng smiled at them. “You may eat now.”

He picked up a piece of meat, carefully blew on it to cool it, and placed it in Chen Die'er’s bowl. “Die'er, try it.”

At once, everyone’s appetite was stirred.

Gulp.

Mu Wanqing, the little gourmand, swallowed her saliva yet again.

“Mm.” Chen Die'er nodded, picked up the meat, and took a small bite. Her exquisitely sculpted face instantly filled with delight. “Wow, it’s delicious! So fragrant! Father, you’re truly amazing!”

Seeing Chen Die'er so happy, Chen Changsheng felt content and said with a gentle smile, “Everyone, dig in.”

Whoosh—

The group, having long awaited this moment, hastily grabbed their chopsticks and reached into the pot, quickly picking up pieces of meat.

“Wow, it’s hot! But so fragrant!”

“Heavens, who knew hotpot could taste so good!”

Their praises were endless, faces glazed in bliss. Even though it was scalding, they cared little and ate voraciously.

The meat was rich but not greasy, melting in the mouth, perfectly cooked, and enhanced by Chen Changsheng’s unique blend of seasonings. Every bite lingered on the palate, drawing them into its depths.

Even the distinguished Eastern Palace Qianxue’s manner of eating had become wholly unrefined, her noble bearing abandoned. She had never tasted such exquisite meat, not even in the imperial court.

But beyond its fragrance, what truly drove them mad was the Dao contained within the meat.

They had learned from experience: anything prepared by Chen Changsheng carried the Dao within it.

Seeing them devour the food, Chen Changsheng felt a sense of satisfaction. His culinary skills, honed under the strict guidance of the system, could easily have them eating like wild beasts.

“Don’t just eat the meat,” he said, smiling. “Try the vegetables as well. These aren’t ordinary vegetables—they’re extremely rare divine herbs. Yes, the very seeds that Miss Wanqing and Elder Baili gave me last time. I was surprised that seeds preserved for endless ages could still grow, but later I learned these were called Nirvana Phoenix Herbs. Even in the Realm of the Gods, they are exceedingly precious.”

Divine herbs rare even in the Realm of the Gods!

The group was struck dumb, their expressions instantly reaching feverish excitement.

“Miss Qianxue, especially you, should eat more,” said Chen Changsheng, looking at Eastern Palace Qianxue. “When you read the ancient dragon clan genealogy, your bloodline was corrupted by the evil dragon blood. This Nirvana Phoenix Herb can suppress the malice of that blood, purifying your ancient dragon bloodline and granting you the true bloodline of the dragons.”

Boom!

Eastern Palace Qianxue felt as if thunder had struck her, sitting motionless in her seat.

Young Master Chen was bestowing upon her, through this meal, a blessing greater than the heavens themselves!

Nirvana Phoenix Herb, a treasure rare even among gods, was treated as mere vegetables for hotpot by Chen Changsheng, offered freely to all.

Heavens! Even in the Realm of the Gods, Young Master Chen must have been a figure of unimaginable power!

“Thank you, Young Master Chen!” Eastern Palace Qianxue, once recovered, was so moved her body trembled. She hurriedly bowed to Chen Changsheng in gratitude.

“Miss Qianxue, no need for formality. Think of this as a reward for the care you’ve shown my Die'er these past days,” Chen Changsheng said, waving his hand with a gentle smile. “Go ahead, try it.”

Bing Muer, Elder Hua, Mu Wanqing, and the others swallowed their saliva in anticipation, their eyes fixed expectantly on Eastern Palace Qianxue.

“Very well, I’ll try it,” Qianxue said, picking up her chopsticks, selecting a piece of Nirvana Phoenix Herb, and placing it in the pot to cook.

The moment the Nirvana Phoenix Herb touched her lips, she was stunned, sitting petrified.

“Ah, damn it! Using Nirvana Phoenix Herb for hotpot—these scoundrels are bound to be struck by lightning!” The Blood Demon Ancestor, sealed within Chen Die'er’s necklace, nearly coughed up blood in outrage.

“Miss Qianxue, how does it taste?” Chen Changsheng, himself unfamiliar with hotpot-cooked Nirvana Phoenix Herb, asked her.

Nalan Ruoshui, Bing Muer, Elder Hua, and the others watched her in curiosity.

“Wow, it’s delicious, unbelievably delicious! I’ve never tasted such delectable vegetables in my life!” Eastern Palace Qianxue exclaimed, her face a mix of shock and delight.

The Nirvana Phoenix Herb, cooked in hotpot, not only possessed an extraordinary aroma, but its wild medicinal power and Dao surged within her, roaring like an ocean, nearly overwhelming her meridians.

In that instant, she felt herself on the verge of ascending to immortality, light and ethereal.

“Let’s eat!”

“I must try it too!”

The others quickly grabbed their chopsticks and began tasting the Nirvana Phoenix Herb. Then, they all froze, as the wild medicinal power and Dao exploded within them, as if they were ascending to the heavens in that moment.

They felt their bodies’ functions strengthening, their mystical power rising at an unimaginable pace.

“Ah, I’m going mad! It’s delicious, too delicious!” Mu Wanqing, the little gourmand, let out a low roar, frantically picking up more Nirvana Phoenix Herb to eat.

Everyone else had gone mad as well, devouring wildly, all semblance of decorum shattered.

“Ah, even I’m losing my mind! These wretches!” The Blood Demon Ancestor raged within Chen Die’er’s necklace; even in the Realm of the Gods, this was a top-tier divine herb, now being squandered so recklessly.

Crack!

Crack!

Suddenly, from within Bing Muer came two sounds of breakthrough. She froze, feeling a rush of heat throughout her body.

She sensed the wondrous power rapidly purifying her bloodline. A new, pure bloodline was gradually replacing her former one.

It was the pure ancient dragon bloodline!

Once, she had been plotted against by Bing Changtian, and the evil dragon blood had invaded her body.

Now, the Nirvana Phoenix Herb truly could suppress the malice of the evil dragon blood.