I am cautiously cultivating immortals in a strange world

Chapter 2274 Ninth Sister's Request
Chen Lin did not upgrade the map level.

He didn't plan to open a shop on this planet. He just wanted to meet Ninth Sister, learn about the situation, and take a look around before leaving.

Next.

The two then began to tour the shops in the city.

It was here that Chen Lin finally witnessed the prosperity of the outer space.

The area within the boundary river is truly incomparable; whether it's supernatural powers and secret techniques, or precious artifacts and elixirs, the variety is ridiculously abundant.

It can be said that as long as you have money, you can buy any resource under the ruler.

Chen Lin even managed to buy some books related to rune cultivators. Although the content was rather basic, it still had some reference value, which made him very happy.

pity.

After that, nothing good happened.

He had many treasures, but he could hardly use any of them; he only bought some for other people.

A month later.

The two left Xia Yucheng.

After traveling at various times, it took almost a year to finally arrive in Autumn Leaf City.

Head straight to Baiweige.

"Brother Chen?"

Huo Jiu'er was somewhat incredulous when she saw Chen Lin.

"You should address him as Sect Master."

Chen Lin made a joke.

Looking around the shop, he asked, "I heard from Feng Wanding that you founded a culinary school. Is this your only shop?"

"of course not."

Huo Jiu'er invited the two to a private room upstairs.

He explained, "The sect I founded is called the Nine Elements Sect. It has nine shops, but the others are not located in the city and are managed by my disciples."

There was a pause.

She glanced at Chen Lin.

"I don't have a large number of gourmet recipes myself, so I borrowed some from the Kaiyuan Sect. However, I have already declared that I am affiliated with the Kaiyuan Sect, so it doesn't count as plagiarism."

"hehe."

Chen Lin smiled.

"They're just some food recipes; use them if you want, no need to be so particular."

"That won't work."

Huo Jiu'er shook her head.

“Since we haven’t become Daoist partners, we naturally need to be clear about things. If I use your inheritance, I will not only use the name of the Kaiyuan Sect, but I will also give you a portion of the profits.”

"Give it if you want."

Chen Lin didn't care at all.

He came here not for any profit, but for another purpose.

"Ninth Miss mentioned before that she was apprenticed to the master of Thousand Flavors Pavilion. I wonder if your master is still alive? What star rating can his Thousand Flavors Soup reach?"

"Seven Stars".

Huo Jiu'er answered immediately.

“My master is definitely still alive, but I haven’t seen him for many years. Ever since he said he was going into seclusion to research new delicacies in preparation for advancing to the eighth star, Qianwei Pavilion has been in a closed state.”

Chen Lin was somewhat disappointed upon hearing this.

If he can't even see the other person, there's even less chance for him.

The seven-star level of Qianwei Geng is no longer available.

"Brother Chen, would you like some Thousand Flavors Soup? I can make it for you. It's been so many years since we last met, consider this a welcome feast to wash away the dust of the past."

"Do not bother."

Chen Lin smiled and declined.

Six-star cuisine is useless to him; it would be a waste of ingredients to eat it.

Huo Jiu'er immediately understood the reason.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, "It seems that Brother Chen's cultivation has improved quite a bit, and you no longer find six-star delicacies appealing. If that's the case, then stay here a little longer. I'm trying to break through to the seventh star, and if I succeed, the first serving will be yours."

"Oh?"

Chen Lin became interested.

"How sure are you?"

The other party's culinary talent is also quite amazing. Originally, he was at the peak of the six-star level, and it might really be possible for him to advance to the seven-star level.

"Seventy percent!"

Huo Jiu'er gave an answer that made Chen Lin's eyes light up.

But she immediately chuckled and said, "I do have the ingredients, but there are too many to make the Thousand Flavors Soup, and the requirements for the Seven-Star level are too high. I haven't been able to gather them yet."

After speaking, she blinked her big eyes and looked at Chen Lin.

Chen Lin was speechless.

She felt she wanted to extract information from him.

"Is there really a 70% chance? Don't lie to me, or the consequences will be severe."

"Don't worry, I, Huo Jiu'er, never lie, especially not to Brother Chen."

Huo Jiu'er patted her chest and assured her.

Chen Lin discovered that the other party was no longer as aloof as before, but had become passionate and unrestrained, especially with a unique exotic charm that was full of allure.

This is probably why the other party was able to run the shop successfully.

"What, Brother Chen, have you changed your mind and want to become my Daoist partner?"

Huo Jiu'er blinked again.

"Haha."

Chen Lin chuckled.

"Ninth Miss, don't overthink it. I'm just a little surprised because you've matured and your personality has changed quite a bit."

"Oh."

Huo Jiu'er nodded.

"This is not surprising. To make a thousand-flavor soup, you need to be able to change your appearance a thousand times. The more natural the changes are, the deeper your understanding of the dish will be, and the higher your skill level will be."

"You see me this way now, but who knows what I'll be like next time you see me."

Chen Lin was stunned.

I never expected that making Qianwei Geng (a type of soup) would have such requirements. Compared to that, his mother's steamed buns are really simple enough.

But then I thought about it.

Although Mom's steamed buns are simple to make, they require comprehending the realm of spiritual empowerment, which is a barrier for countless people.

However, advancing to the Spirit Realm is even more difficult.

So many years have passed, and he hasn't made much progress; he doesn't really try to understand it anymore.

"What materials does Ninth Sister need? I'll see if I can help you gather them."

Chen Lin thought for a moment.

I've decided to give it a try anyway.

Helping the other party is helping yourself; there's no use keeping his materials anyway.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony, little sister."

Huo Jiu'er beamed with joy.

He immediately took out a jade slip and handed it to Chen Lin, taking the opportunity to touch Chen Lin's palm, which was full of provocative intent.

Chen Lin ignored him.

He separated a wisp of his soul and probed it into the jade slip.

a long time.

He put down the jade slip and said, "These thousand materials are all rare and hard to come by, and they all require high-level materials. I'm afraid it would be difficult to gather them all in the Seven Star Realm."

Huo Jiu'er sighed softly.

“Brother Chen is right, but Seven Star Cuisine is a high-level cuisine, and low-grade ingredients simply won’t do. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have wasted so many years.”

She immediately became determined.

"No matter what, I must make this dish. Only by entering the Seven Stars and gaining the recognition of the Food Cauldron can one be considered a true gourmet and be able to go to the headquarters with my master."

"Headquarters?"

Chen Lin showed a look of curiosity.

Judging from what they said, Qianwei Pavilion is just a branch; there are even higher-level branches there.

"Ah."

Huo Jiu'er hummed in agreement.

"Qianwei Pavilion is actually a branch of Wuwei Pavilion, a major power in the Star Ruins. My master is a disciple of the Wuwei Pavilion Master. He came to the Seven Star Realm to gain experience and prepare for advancing to the eighth star."

"If I succeed in this seclusion, I will go back. If I don't reach the Seven Stars level, I will lose the chance to leave."

Chen Lin raised an eyebrow slightly.

Another Star Ruins faction has emerged. Moreover, it's a food-themed faction I've never heard of before. It seems he still knows too little about Star Ruins.

"I never imagined that Ninth Miss had connections with the Star Ruins forces. I was so blind. If you ever go to the Star Ruins and become an unparalleled powerhouse, don't forget to give me a hand."

"rest assured."

Huo Jiu'er patted her chest again.

He even deliberately straightened it up.

"As long as I succeed, I'll tell my master that I'll take you with me. You're a Seven-Star Gourmet, you're qualified to go to the Gourmet Paradise."

"really?"

Chen Lin's expression shifted.

"Of course it's true. How can I lie to you?"

"But the prerequisite is that I advance to the seventh star. Otherwise, my master won't even take me under his wing, let alone you. So Brother Chen, don't hold back. Take out any materials that your little sister needs."

Chen Lin did not respond.

Instead, his eyes flashed with runic images as he looked the other person up and down.

After confirming that the other party was not a soul smuggler, he pondered and asked, "I wonder what level of power the Wuwei Pavilion is in the Star Ruins, and whether it has a ruler-level expert in charge?"

"I'm not sure about this either."

Huo Jiu'er shrugged.

“My master never mentions these things. He only tells us fellow disciples that if we want to go back to headquarters with him, we must create Seven Star Delicacies and gain the approval of the Food Cauldron.”

"So that's it."

Chen Lin sighed inwardly.

He also wondered if he could use this line to contact the master of Wuwei Pavilion and put pressure on Tianhu Fisherman to forcibly take him away.

If he could do it, he would gladly offer up the most precious treasure.

Putting everything else aside, his crystal needle would definitely impress a Dominator-level expert. He's not the type to risk his life for wealth; as long as he can survive, the gain or loss of treasure is irrelevant.

But God doesn't fulfill people's wishes.

Even if the master of Wuwei Pavilion is a high-level ruler, it's useless if you can't contact him.

"How many materials does Ninth Sister still need? We can't possibly be completely unprepared, can we?"

Chen Lin steered the conversation back on track.

If you can't rely on others, you can only rely on yourself.

"We have collected more than 600 kinds of ingredients, but we still need more than 300. These are all high-grade ingredients that we couldn't find on Tianyuan Star. My cultivation level is too low to travel through the starry sky, so I would like to ask Brother Chen for help."

"But it won't be a free favor."

"I'll cover the cost of collecting the materials. If it's successful, the Seven Star Thousand Flavors Soup will be your reward. If it fails, I'll leave you to my own devices. You can do whatever you want with me."

"No need for the person."

Chen Lin waved his hand.

He pushed the jade slip back and said, "Cross out everything you have. I'll see how much I can gather for you from the rest. I've collected quite a few high-quality ingredients over the years, so I should be able to gather some."

Huo Jiu'er's eyes gleamed.

He immediately picked up the jade slip, made some changes, and then handed it to Chen Lin.

After Chen Lin took it, he started taking things out one by one. They were all kinds of ingredients, more than two hundred kinds in total, piled high on a large table.

Xiao Cao watched from the side with her mouth puffed out, seemingly feeling sorry for Chen Lin.

But he didn't say anything.

Her defining characteristic was that she never contradicted Chen Lin. She would do whatever Chen Lin asked her to do, or she would silently follow him aside as if he didn't exist.

Others will also ignore her.

It's just like a little grass that no one ever notices.

Huo Jiu'er was also dumbfounded.

The vast majority of the more than 600 kinds of ingredients she had were actually obtained from her master; she had only collected a few dozen kinds herself.

Even so, an unimaginable price was paid.

But Chen Lin produced so much food without knowing the recipe for Thousand Flavors Soup, which shows how amazing the other party's food reserves must be!
"Brother Chen is awesome! I really regret not marrying you!"

Huo Jiu'er recovered from her shock and happily examined each item one by one.

"We're still missing ninety-six ingredients. But for a dish like Thousand Flavors Soup, the requirements for ingredients aren't necessarily absolute, are they? Could we substitute other ingredients of the same quality?"

Chen Lin remained calm.

These things are indeed valuable, but they are mostly spiritual flowers and fruits, which is nothing compared to his reserves.

Everything should be people-oriented.

Even a slight improvement can increase the chances of success when dispelling the spirit, making it worth the effort.

"There aren't many substitutes, so it's best to use the original ingredients. After all, I've always used these ingredients to make this. Replacing them rashly might affect the success rate."

Huo Jiu'er put the ingredients away.

"okay I know."

Chen Lin nodded.

"but."

Huo Jiu'er immediately said, "I also know the whereabouts of dozens of ingredients, but I haven't been able to get my hands on them. If Brother Chen is willing to lend me some treasures, I can go and exchange them."

"Need not."

"Just tell me where the ingredients are, and I'll go buy them."

Chen Lin readily agreed upon hearing this.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Chen."

Huo Jiu'er didn't stand on ceremony and immediately entered the information into the jade slip.

Chen Lin glanced at the list and found that they were all on Tianyuan Star. Without further ado, he stood up and said, "The sooner the better. I'll set off now. Wait for my good news."

"No need to rush, I'll personally cook and then have a good drink with Brother Chen."

Huo Jiu'er hurriedly stopped her.

"Let's talk about it later."

Chen Lin waved his hand and left the shop with Xiao Cao.

Two years later.

After traveling through the four major cities, the two returned to Xiayu City and arrived at the Jingyun Trading Company's headquarters.

"Young Master Jing Yuanzhou? He's not here. Madam Ming is in charge here. What business do you have with Young Master Jing, fellow Daoist?"

An elderly man in a gray robe greeted Chen Lin.

"I see. Then please inform them that Young Master Jing's sworn brother has come to visit and invites Madam Ming to meet him."

Done.

Slightly activating the natal rune, it emitted a trace of power.

The old man's expression changed slightly.

His expression also became respectful.

"Please wait a moment, esteemed guest, I will go and inform them immediately."

Then he turned and left.

A short while later, a bright and beautiful woman walked in.

He scrutinized Chen Lin with a critical eye, then gave a slight bow and said, "I didn't know it was my brother-in-law. Please forgive my insolence. May I ask how I should address you, brother-in-law?"

"Sister-in-law, you're too kind. My name is Chen Lin. Has Yuan Zhou mentioned me before?"

Madam Ming nodded slightly.

"It was mentioned before. They said that my brother-in-law was incredibly powerful and managed to leave Peach Blossom Sea unscathed despite being blocked by Fu Tianduo of Four Seasons Manor, which infuriated Fu Tianduo."

Chen Lin looked helpless.

"My second brother is too kind. I don't have such powerful methods. It's just that I have no grudge against Fu Tianduo, and he wasn't targeting me specifically."

They then dropped the subject.

He got straight to the point: "The reason I came here is that I need several high-dimensional items, but I really can't collect them. I would like to ask Jingyun Trading Company for help."

Over the past two years, all the ingredients specified by Ninth Sister have been purchased, and some that were not specified by her have also been collected. Now, only a dozen or so are missing.

But I really can't find it.

If Tianyuan Star is not available, it would be difficult to find elsewhere, so I wanted to try my luck at Jingyun Trading Company by using my sworn brotherhood.

"Please speak, brother-in-law."

Madam Ming did not refuse.

Chen Lin immediately named all of the dozen or so ingredients.

"Um……"

“They are indeed rare items, but you are my husband’s sworn brother. Since this is your first visit, I will help my brother-in-law gather them all.”

"But there's one condition."

Chen Lin had a bad feeling.

But she still cupped her hands in greeting and said, "Please speak, sister-in-law."

Madam Ming smiled slightly.

"I hope that my brother-in-law can join my Jingyun Trading Company and become a guest retainer. He doesn't need to do anything else, just help the company when the Seven Stars Conjunction appears."