Chapter 8

Li Nianfan was sitting in the inner courtyard, with Dahu lying at his feet.

Xiaobai had set up a roasting rack in front of him.

The leopard's body had been cleaned and was now skewered on the rack, with charcoal burning fiercely below.

Xiaobai was turning the rack, temporarily acting as a professional chef.

Although Li Nianfan could do everything, he never did the rough and tiring work himself. Xiaobai had reached the pinnacle of artificial intelligence, with countless recipes recorded in the system, making cooking effortless and far better than any so-called five-star chef.

If he could be lazy, he would, otherwise, he'd be a fool.

"Is Master Li at home?" a familiar voice came from outside the door.

Someone had come at mealtime.

Li Nianfan opened the door and smiled at the two women standing there. "It's Miss Luo, welcome."

Luo Shiyu introduced, "Master Li, this is my mother."

"Hello, I'm Zhong Xiu. I came uninvited, I'm sorry for the disturbance." Zhong Xiu sized up Li Nianfan and found that he indeed looked like an ordinary person, just as Luo Shiyu had said.

Li Nianfan was also sizing up Zhong Xiu, inwardly amazed. No wonder she could give birth to such a beautiful daughter.

Li Nianfan opened the door and smiled. "You came just in time. I've just made lunch."

Zhong Xiu nodded and walked into the courtyard.

She immediately saw Xiaobai busy in the center of the yard, her face showing surprise.

"Mother, this is the Xiaobai I told you about. He's very smart!" Luo Shiyu introduced, waving at Xiaobai. "Hello, Xiaobai."

"Hello, beautiful ladies. Please allow me to prepare a sumptuous meal for you; you will definitely enjoy it." Xiaobai's voice seemed to become more magnetic, or so Li Nianfan thought.

Was he flirting?

Sure enough, Luo Shiyu giggled.

Zhong Xiu, on the other hand, was completely stunned.

She had more knowledge than Luo Shiyu, which made her even more shocked.

What kind of spirit was this? Not only could it cook, but it could also converse naturally with people. The imperial treasures of the dynasty were nothing compared to it.

At that moment, she fully believed her daughter's words and had the thought of befriending such a reclusive master, as encountering one was a rare opportunity.

"Sit down, the meat is almost ready. You're in for a treat." Li Nianfan smiled.

He looked at the leopard meat, feeling a bit excited. In his previous life, he had never even seen a leopard, let alone eaten one, especially the meat of a leopard spirit. It was rare.

"Will it really be that good?"

Luo Shiyu sniffed, her beautiful eyes fixed on the roasting rack, somewhat skeptical.

She was a princess and had tasted many delicacies, but she couldn't see anything special about the roasting rack.

Xiaobai rebutted very humanely, "Although you are very beautiful, that's not a reason to doubt my culinary skills."

Zhong Xiu didn't have much expectation either. She could tell it was a leopard spirit, but the meat of spirits was nothing new to her. How good could it be?

However, she was worried that Luo Shiyu's words might offend the master, so she scolded, "Shiyu, be respectful! Master Li must have his reasons."

Li Nianfan smiled but said nothing.

Although cultivation was advanced, many aspects of this world were still at the level of ancient times in his previous life. Cooking methods were very primitive, and he would soon show these two what the truth was.

Xiaobai worked hard, occasionally applying various seasonings evenly on the leopard.

"Sizzle!"

Before long, drops of golden hot oil seeped out, slowly sliding down the rich leopard meat and dripping onto the charcoal.

Following that, a rich aroma of meat wafted out, instantly enveloping the entire courtyard.

The aroma was so enticing that it quickly aroused their appetite.

"Smells so good!" Luo Shiyu shivered, her eyes fixed on the leopard.

Swallow.

Luo Shiyu and Zhong Xiu couldn't help but swallow their saliva.

Although they tried to control themselves, the aroma of the food was too profound. A slight movement of the nose seemed to blend it into their souls.

Even if they held their breath, the aroma still rushed into their noses like mischievous children, teasing their taste buds.

So fragrant, so incredibly fragrant!

They had never thought that food could emit such an enticing aroma. Even in the presence of spiritual medicines, they had never felt such a strong desire.

"Gurgle—"

A series of clear sounds came from their stomachs one after another.

Luo Shiyu and Zhong Xiu both blushed, lowering their heads, embarrassed to look at Li Nianfan.

Since they started cultivating, their requirements for food had decreased, mostly absorbing the essence of heaven and earth or eating spiritual medicines. For years, they had almost forgotten the feeling of hunger, let alone a growling stomach.

How embarrassing.

Luo Shiyu and Zhong Xiu both called out in their hearts, wishing they could find a hole to hide in.

Their initial disdain had long vanished. This kind of delicacy was worth more than any spiritual medicine!

No wonder he was a reclusive master. The food he ate was beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and the most crucial point was that this delicacy was made by a spirit. No one would believe it if they heard it.

Li Nianfan saw their expressions and felt secretly pleased.

Both Luo Shiyu and Zhong Xiu were top-notch beauties, one fresh and noble, the other mature and elegant. They were also cultivators, which was much more high-end than uniform temptation. Watching them blush from embarrassment was definitely one of life's greatest pleasures.

Li Nianfan smiled. "It's ready. Xiaobai, serve the ladies quickly."

"Sure."

Xiaobai responded, and the knife in his hand moved like a snake. With a flash, slices of leopard meat were cut and placed in bowls.

Xiaobai explained, "The leopard's explosive power is concentrated in its legs, so the leg muscles are the most developed, and the meat is the most tender and flavorful."

"Thank you."

Luo Shiyu and Zhong Xiu thanked him and eagerly examined the roasted meat.

The exterior was a golden-brown, shiny, and the inside was a rich red. Steam and aroma rose, making anyone's mouth water.

Luo Shiyu couldn't help but lick her lips, her small mouth slightly open, and she took a bite.

Crunch!

The crispy outer layer trembled slightly, making a clear sound. The texture was so perfect that Luo Shiyu almost moaned.

The meat, roasted over charcoal, was already fragrant, and with the addition of various seasonings, it became even more flavorful, tender, crispy, and spicy, all perfectly blended. The deliciousness almost overwhelmed her.

So good, so incredibly good!

She couldn't help but chew faster, almost drooling.

A sense of happiness filled her.

Looking at Zhong Xiu, although her eating was still elegant, she had already eaten three pieces of meat without realizing it.

Luo Shiyu hurriedly said, "Mother, you're eating too fast!"

Zhong Xiu's mouth paused, her face stiffening, and she said angrily, "What kind of talk is that, child?"

But as she spoke, she put another piece of meat in her mouth, clearly ignoring her image.

Luo Shiyu's voice came again, "Mother, wait, I was looking at that piece of meat!"

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