Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

The three of them supported each other, treated their wounds, and found a hidden cave deep in the valley.

Jiang Qiong took out some dry firewood from the storage bag and lit it with his spiritual power. The warm flames instantly dispelled the coldness in the cave.

"Are you hungry?" Jiang Qiong looked at Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue, a smile on her face. "After a hard battle today, I should reward myself. Although these wolf monsters are ferocious, their meat is firm and just right for filling my stomach."

After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the cave, dragged a smaller wolf demon in, skillfully skinned and cut it into pieces, and roasted it over the fire.

After a while, the aroma of barbecue spread, making people salivate.

Lang Nana came forward, her eyes shining: "Wow, it smells so good, I'm almost starving."

Nan Fengxue's appetite was also aroused by the aroma, and she smiled slightly: "I'm afraid today's barbecue will have a different flavor."

Jiang Qiong kept turning the meat over and sprinkling some seasonings she carried with her. After a while, the meat was sizzling and golden.

He tore off a piece and handed it to Lang Nana: "Try it."

Lang Nana took it impatiently and took a bite. She gasped because it was so hot, but she still praised incoherently: "It's so delicious!"

Jiang Qiong handed another piece to Nan Fengxue. The three of them sat around the fire, eating barbecue and recalling the thrills of the day.

Although exhausted, my heart was filled with warmth and satisfaction. In this desolate mountain, after experiencing life and death, a simple barbecue became the most precious comfort at this moment.

After having a good meal and a good drink, Jiang Qiong stood up and said, "We will take turns to keep watch, have a good rest, and rush back to the county city tomorrow. After today's battle, our control and coordination of spiritual power have been greatly improved, and we will be able to better protect the people in the future."

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue nodded in agreement, leaned against the wall of the cave one after another, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Jiang Qiong sat at the entrance of the cave, looking at the night outside, holding the long sword tightly in his hand, silently guarding his companions, his thoughts drifting far away.

He knew very well that the road to Jianghu was long and full of dangers and challenges, but as long as the three of them walked hand in hand, nothing could stop them from safeguarding justice and protecting the people...

Early the next morning, sunlight shone through the gaps between branches and leaves in front of the cave. Jiang Qiong woke up Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue, packed up briefly, and set off on their journey home.

The three of them walked quickly along the winding mountain path, and the dead branches and leaves under their feet made a rustling sound.

Although the sun was shining brightly, it could not dispel the moisture in the forest. Jiang Qiong took a deep breath, trying to make himself more awake. Days of running around and fighting had made his body a little tired, but his eyes were still firm.

At noon, a dilapidated temple came into view in the distance. The walls of the temple were mottled and most of the wall paint had fallen off, revealing the gray and black bricks inside. The temple door hung crookedly on the door frame, as if a gust of wind could blow it down completely.

However, at this time a group of people gathered in front of the temple, and the noisy shouting broke the silence of the forest.

Jiang Qiong and others looked at each other, quickly approached, and hid behind a bush to observe.

I saw several monks in the Qi training stage forming a semicircle, trapping a young girl in the middle.

The girl had a pretty face, but at this moment her expression was filled with fear, tears welled up in her eyes, and her body was trembling.

"You bunch of bullies, how dare you be so presumptuous in broad daylight!" the girl shouted in tears.

"Humph, your father owes our gambling house money, and since he can't pay, he's using you to pay off the debt!"

A monk with a face full of flesh responded viciously, swinging the big knife in his hand casually. The knife light flickered in the sunlight, reflecting the girl's pale face.

Jiang Qiong frowned and turned to discuss with Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue in a low voice: "This girl looks really pitiful. We can't just stand by and watch."

Lang Nana clenched the whip in her hand, her eyes full of anger: "Of course, these people are too hateful, I must teach them a lesson."

Nan Fengxue nodded gently and spread out the folding fan in her hand. The ink bamboo on the fan seemed to hide a mystery: "But we must be careful. They have more people, so we must not underestimate the enemy."

After the discussion, Jiang Qiong was the first to flash out from behind the bushes, shaking his sword and making a crisp sound: "Stop! In this open and aboveboard world, how can you bully a weak woman like this?"

Everyone was shocked and turned to look at Jiang Qiong and the other two.

The monk with a face full of flesh was stunned at first, then he looked at Jiang Qiong and the others, and seeing how young they were, he sneered: "Hey, where did you come from, young boy, meddling in other people's business, don't you think about your own weight?"

Jiang Qiong sneered: "It's enough to deal with you."

After saying that, he moved as fast as lightning and thrust forward with his sword.

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue also did not hesitate and quickly joined the battlefield, one on the left and one on the right.

Lang Nana's long whip whistled in the air, and wherever the whip tip touched, dirt and rocks flew everywhere, forcing several monks to retreat.

As Nan Fengxue opened and closed her folding fan, it blew out gusts of wind, and wind blades carrying spiritual power cut through the air, making it impossible for the enemy to defend themselves.

Those few Qi-cultivating monks were originally a mob, and usually bullied ordinary people by relying on their numbers. They had never seen such a fierce attack, and soon they lost their composure and fled in all directions.

Seeing that the crisis was over, the girl fell to her knees with a plop and kowtowed to Jiang Qiong and the other two: "Thank you so much for saving my life, I have no way to repay you."

Jiang Qiong hurriedly stepped forward to help the girl up: "Girl, please stand up quickly. There is no need to be so polite. Why are you being harassed by these people?"

The girl sobbed as she spoke. It turned out that her name was Lin Wan'er. Her family was an ordinary family running a small business in the county town. However, her father was addicted to gambling and owed a huge debt to the gambling house. He was unable to repay it, so the people in the gambling house set their sights on her and wanted to sell her to a brothel to pay off the debt.

Jiang Qiong felt sorry for what happened and discussed with his companions: "This girl has a miserable life. Since we saved her, we should help her to the end.

I thought that we could go to the county town with her, run a restaurant, earn some spiritual stones to help her pay off her debts, and also settle down in the county town. What do you think?"

Lang Nana and Nan Fengxue looked at each other and nodded in agreement.

Lang Nana patted her chest and said, "Great! I've wanted to try running a business for a long time. It must be interesting." Nan Fengxue smiled and waved her fan, "It can do good deeds and provide shelter. It's a two-pronged approach. I have no objection."

Lin Wan'er's eyes were filled with surprise and gratitude when she heard this: "My benefactors are so kind, I will repay you even if I have to work like a slave in my next life."

Jiang Qiong smiled and waved her hand: "Miss, don't mention repaying me anymore. Let's go to the county town first."

The group walked quickly along the mountain road towards the county town. The gate of the county town was tall and majestic. Although it was a bit shabby, it still had a sense of life.

After entering the city, Jiang Qiong and others followed Lin Wan'er through the streets and alleys, and found a shop with a good location and relatively cheap rent, preparing to buy it and turn it into a restaurant.

In the following days, the four of them were very busy.

Jiang Qiong was in charge of buying food. He would get up before dawn every day and rush to the market, which was crowded with people and full of stalls.

Jiang Qiong walked around, carefully selecting fresh fruits and vegetables and tender meat. With many years of experience working abroad, he could always buy the best ingredients at affordable prices.

Occasionally, she would encounter some cunning vendors who tried to pass off inferior goods as good ones, but Jiang Qiong could see through them at a glance and make them convinced.

Lang Nana used her boldness to direct the workers to decorate the restaurant.

She had many ideas about the layout of the restaurant. She asked the workers to tear down the wall to make the space more spacious. She climbed up the ladder and showed how to hang lanterns to make the restaurant more atmospheric.

Although the workers had some complaints at the beginning, they worked enthusiastically under Lang Nana's "coercion and inducement". Under her management, the restaurant gradually took shape.

Nan Fengxue fully demonstrated his elegance and wisdom, and was responsible for the restaurant's accounts and personnel management.

She developed a sophisticated salary system to motivate her employees.

He also cleverly arranged the accounts, recording every income and expenditure clearly to ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant.

At the same time, she also used her connections to invite several well-known local literati to write poems and paint for the restaurant to add cultural flavor.

Lin Wan'er was not idle either. She was clever and deft, and she learned cooking skills from the cook.

I am busy in the kitchen every day, starting from learning how to cut vegetables and prepare side dishes, and gradually I have mastered the cooking methods of many dishes.

She also combined some of her family's secret recipes to develop several unique dishes, which she planned to launch as signature dishes when the restaurant opened.

Time passed quickly, and after more than a month, the restaurant was finally renovated and named "Jufulou".

On the opening day, firecrackers rang out and the atmosphere was very lively.

Jiang Qiong and others stood at the door of the restaurant, looking at the bustling crowd, their hearts full of anticipation.

Inside the restaurant, the tables and chairs were neatly arranged and wiped clean; on the walls hung poems and paintings collected by Nan Fengxue, showing off their elegance; on the tables were exquisite tableware, exuding a sense of elegance.

The waiters were dressed in uniform new clothes and greeted the guests with smiles on their faces.

At first, there were not many customers. Most of them were attracted by the excitement of the opening and wanted to give it a try.

But when the dishes were served, everyone's attention was firmly attracted.

Lin Wan'er's signature dish, "Emerald Jade Linglong", is made of fresh green vegetables wrapped with carefully prepared meat fillings and steamed. It tastes refreshing and has a long aftertaste.

There is also the "Secret Sauce-Flavored Elbow", which has a bright red color, soft and tender meat, and a strong sauce flavor that makes people's appetites whet.

After tasting the food, guests praised it highly, the news spread quickly, and the reputation of "Jufulou" gradually spread throughout the county.

More and more people come here, and the restaurant business is booming.

However, the good times did not last long. The owner of another big restaurant in the county, Zuixianlou, became jealous of Jufulou and started to do something bad.

He bribed some local ruffians and often caused trouble at the door of "Jufulou", scaring some customers away from visiting.

They also sent people to spread rumors in the market, saying that the ingredients of "Jufulou" were not fresh and the dishes were not clean.

For a time, the restaurant's business was affected and the number of customers dropped sharply.

Some of the waiters were also worried that the restaurant would not be able to continue operating.

After Jiang Qiong and others learned the news, they gathered in the backyard of the restaurant to discuss countermeasures.

Lang Nana was so angry that she slammed the table: "This Zuixianlou is too much. They dare to use such despicable means. I must find them to argue with them!"

Nan Fengxue waved her fan and frowned slightly: "Don't be reckless. Since they dare to do this, they must have made some preparations. If we go there rashly, I'm afraid it will play into their hands. We have to think of a comprehensive plan."

Jiang Qiong pondered for a moment, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes: "I have a plan, why don't we give him a taste of his own medicine?

Nan Fengxue, you have a wide network of contacts, go and inquire about the food supply channels of Zuixianlou and see if you can find any flaws.

Lang Nana, take a few of your friends with you, dress up in disguise, and go to Zuixianlou for dinner. Pay close attention to the quality of their food and service. If you find any problems, write them down.

Wan'er and I stabilized the situation in the restaurant and launched some preferential activities to attract customers again."

Everyone nodded in agreement and took action.

Nan Fengxue made inquiries from many sources and learned that in order to save costs, the vegetable supplier of "Zuixianlou" often supplied vegetables that were about to rot, and only gave them a little processing before serving them on the table.

Lang Nana and others also found problems at Zuixianlou, such as the poor service attitude of the waiters and the extremely slow serving of food.

After obtaining the evidence, Jiang Qiong and others did not make it public immediately.

They first used photo beads to show their guests the process of purchasing ingredients so that everyone can eat with peace of mind.

Then, they sent some carefully prepared snacks to the guests who were previously affected by the rumors to express their apologies and restore their reputation.

When the time was right, Jiang Qiong filed a lawsuit against "Zuixianlou" in the county government and presented the collected evidence.

When the county magistrate saw that Jiang Qiong and others had solid evidence, especially after Jiang Qiong revealed his powerful aura, he sentenced the owner of "Zuixianlou" to compensate for the losses and ordered him to make corrections.

After this battle, "Jufulou" not only resolved the crisis, but also greatly enhanced its reputation.

Business is booming, with guests coming in every day.

Jiang Qiong and others looked at the bustling restaurant, feeling very pleased.

However, the good times did not last long. That night, everything was silent and the entire county was immersed in dreams.

Under the moonlight, "Jufulou" stands quietly like a quiet treasure house.

Jiang Qiong has been busy with restaurant affairs these days and has been sleeping restlessly at night, waking up at the slightest noise.

At this moment, a slight sound suddenly came from the direction of the kitchen, which was particularly harsh in the quiet night.

Jiang Qiong opened his eyes instantly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, he stood up quietly, picked up the long sword beside his pillow, tapped the ground lightly with his toes, and rushed towards the sound.

Coming to the kitchen, Jiang Qiong saw three dark figures rummaging through drawers in the dim moonlight.

One of them was thin but extremely agile, like a nimble mouse, moving freely among a pile of debris, holding a gleaming dagger in his hand.

The other man was tall and burly, with a face full of flesh. He was moving a heavy box with great effort, and the box made a dull sound as it rubbed against the ground.

Every time he moved, his muscles tensed.

There was another person standing by to keep watch, his body hunched, but his eyes were as alert as a hawk, constantly scanning the surroundings. (End of this chapter)