I work as a cook in Xuanmen

Chapter 9 Coming down the mountain for the first time

Everything in the area surrounding Xuanqingmen is managed by Xuanqingmen.

When Lize came into the kitchen with a cold look on his face, I had been in retreat in the woodshed for seven days.

Although he was a little hungry, he could still maintain his physical energy with his spiritual power.

"Today, my master is going down the mountain. Monsters are causing trouble in Hejia Village. The current task level is too high and other disciples cannot take it. During this time when my master is away, you must take good care of your master's uncle." Lize was light and gentle. The voice gently floated into my ears hiding in the woodshed.

"Yes, Master, my disciple will definitely protect my uncle." Rong Xuan replied solemnly.

I understand what they mean. Master said that nothing can happen to me until I practice Qi for the fifth level, and I can only go down the mountain after the fifth level.

But how can I see a rainbow without going through wind and rain? Besides, am I such an obedient person?

So while Lize was still asking Rong Xuan, I had already rolled some pancakes and water, and rushed out of the mountain gate ahead of Lize.

Waiting for Lize on the only way to Hejiacun.

There were usually guards at the mountain gate. It was probably because Li Yun had gone into seclusion and his disciples had neglected their duties. Today, it went very smoothly out of the mountain gate.

The second level of Qi training is indeed too useless. It can neither fly nor fight, but I really want to see if the outside world is the same as ours.

The road down the mountain from Xuanqingmen is quite wide and the road surface is flat, making it easy to walk.

If I had run like this in the human world, I would have been exhausted and out of breath.

I trotted all the way down the mountain, which took about an hour. On the way, I took out the pancakes and ate them slowly while drinking water.

Standing in front of the boundary monument of Xuanqing Gate, I looked back and saw that the sect had been hidden in the heavy mist and was hard to find. All I could see was the majestic mountains rising straight into the sky, majestic and shocking.

I don’t know where Hejiacun is. If Lize and I don’t meet, it will be a wasted trip.

I still can't wait, why don't I find someone to ask about it.

Just as I was thinking about it, voices came from not far away.

I put away the cowhide bag and water bottle and turned around the mountain col. In front of me was a small street market, or should I call it a trading market.

There is a magic circle in the center of the market, surrounded by railings and leaving a door.

Some people came out and some people walked in one after another.

I grabbed the female cultivator who was passing by the market to inquire about the news, "Where did the magic circle come from?"

"For that teleportation circle, you can go anywhere if you tell me the place name, but the charges are different."

So convenient? How about I teleport directly to the vicinity of Hejiacun?
I strode forward and was about to ask, when I saw the disciple guarding the door bowing to me and saluting, "I have seen my ancestor, but I wonder where he is going?"

"How did you recognize me?" I can see my ancestor all over my body.

"Ancestor is joking, the Qiankun bag on your waist is your identity."

"Could it be that you all rely on identifying the Qiankun bag?" Thinking back carefully, it is indeed the case. Li Yun's Qiankun bag is white, and Lize's seems to be blue. The characters "Xuan" on their Qiankun bags are all black, and only mine is. Purple with gold rust.

There were more and more people around. I was afraid that Lize would send me back when he saw me, so I quickly said, "I'm going to Hejia Village. Can this formation send me there?"

The young disciple nodded, "It can only be sent to the nearest city. When the ancestor arrives, we can walk there. There is no formation leading to Hejiacun."

"That's fine. How do you charge?"

"Ancestor is joking, the Qiankun bag you brought is just a pass. It is within the jurisdiction of Xuanqing Sect, so there is no need to pay."

I patted the Qiankun bag and said, "Master Tianqi is not bad, he is very respectable."

"Ancestor, you should be careful when you go out. There are many evil cultivators out there. Ancestor, please remember not to expose your wealth."

I nodded repeatedly, and when I walked into the formation, I glanced back and saw that Lize had turned around the mountain col.

Junior Nephew Lize, I'm waiting for you in Tianjing City!
A burst of white light flashed, and when he opened his eyes again, he had arrived at Tianjing City.

The magic circle of Tianjing City is located in the center of the city. There are four or five magic circles around it, which belong to different places. The largest magic circle has many transmission points and also belongs to Xuanqing Gate.

I walked out of the magic circle and waited aside. For about a quarter of an hour, I saw Lize, who had arrived late, and several fellow disciples behind him.

When he saw me, his clear and jade-like complexion changed rarely.

"Why is Uncle Master here?"

"Lize, I think Tianjing City is good. I'll come here to have some fun."

I didn't dare to directly ask him to take me to Hejiacun, since the monster he was asked to take action must be a very powerful existence. Lize frowned and looked at me, his eyes seemed to have gone through a thousand waves, and he said after a while, "I guess my uncle must have heard my conversation with Rong Xuan and came over first to wait for me."

I pouted and nodded, "Senior nephew Lize is so smart."

"Uncle, you'd better go back! It's not as peaceful outside as you think."

"I've been here for more than a month, and I haven't come out yet. And I believe in your ability, so I followed you. I won't cause trouble for you, so don't worry."

Hearing what I said, his frowning eyebrows relaxed and he said, "In that case, my uncle will wait for me in Tianjing City."

"How is that possible...I waited so hard for you."

Lize turned around and thought for a moment, "I can take my uncle with me, but there is a requirement."

"Say." My excited tone changed.

Li Ze rubbed his eyebrows and raised a bead, "Uncle Master, you need to stay in this realm."

"Then when the beating starts, can I go in again?"

He seemed very satisfied with my obedience and nodded, "Now that I say no, will my uncle listen to me?"

I shook my head, "Of course not."

"very good."

Lize turned around and told the disciples behind him, "Let's rest in Tianjing City today and set off for Hejiacun early tomorrow morning. Get your equipment ready."

"Yes."

After all the disciples left, Lize turned around and said, "Let's go, I'll show my uncle around."

I hurriedly stepped forward and walked side by side with him.

Tianjing City is similar to the human world where I live in ancient times. The quaint streets are lined with wooden buildings, row upon row, stretching endlessly.

The road is not wide, and only three or two horse-drawn carriages can travel along it. The road is paved with bluestones, which will splash water when you step on them on rainy days.

It was already evening, and rows of food shops were lined up along the roadside. Since I walked up to Xuanqingmen, I had never eaten anything meaty.

"Nephew Lize, are you hungry? Let's have something to eat."

"Uncle Master, I'm not hungry. I haven't eaten for a long time. If Uncle Master is hungry, just eat by yourself."

I felt that it was very difficult to talk to him, so I just said that he didn’t want to eat. After listening to it for a long time, I was tired.

"Okay, I'll eat."

I turned to look at the wonton noodle boss, "How much does a bowl of wontons cost?"

"Please come in, guest, and I'll give you a bowl of five-spirited wontons, steamed buns and pancakes, and all kinds of dried meats. You can take them with you on the road."

I don't have this spirit bead, "Lize, come here and I'll ask you."

Seeing my mysterious look, Lize tilted his head and approached me, "What is the spirit bead? Do you have one?"

Lize's fair cheeks were flushed, and he nodded blankly, "A low-grade spiritual stone can be exchanged for a thousand spiritual beads."

Ah, so I am still a rich woman at the foot of the mountain!
I didn't notice Lize's abnormal expression and shy cuteness at all.

He was only immersed in how many spiritual beads he could exchange for thirty low-grade spiritual stones.

I ordered wontons, plain noodles, and dried meat from all kinds of monsters, and then I took the stunned Lize and sat down.

"Lize, why is your face so red? Do you have a fever?" As I said this, I reached out to touch his forehead.

The temperature was indeed high, and it was a bit hot to the touch.

"Can monks also get sick?"

"No... I'm not sick. It's just that I've been practicing a little too hastily recently, which caused my spiritual energy to leak out. It's rushing to my face." When he spoke, his tone was stuttering, his eyes were evasive, and he didn't dare to look at me.

I looked at him suspiciously, "Did you do something bad?"

Lize closed his eyes and sighed softly. When he opened his eyes again, the blush on his cheeks had faded, "Uncle Master, you are joking. As the head of the Discipline Hall, I have always been fair and strict. How can I break the law knowingly?"

I smiled and said, "I'm just teasing you. Why are you so careless about teasing me?"

(End of this chapter)