Raise a sword!

Lan Yingying stayed on Biwu Peak for three days before leaving lightly. Before leaving, she promised Jiang Peng that she would contact the merchant guild and inquire about the Crimson Sun Stone Marrow.

Two days later, the Earth Flame Crystal and the Blazing Fire Jade were obtained.

Unfortunately, all three materials are indispensable. Jiang Peng carefully calculated the complementary properties of each material before making his selection. Now that one of them is missing, forcibly incorporating the material into the Xuanyuan Sword would probably not achieve the effect Jiang Peng envisioned.

He hoped to use the Xuanyuan Sword to reach the highest level of the first tier to promote his own cultivation, rather than simply adding new materials to the sword.

Because she had already decided to embark on the path of ancient sword cultivation, Jiang Peng had to do her best to improve her magic sword every time.

This is a matter of great importance concerning oneself, and cannot be taken lightly in the slightest.

Therefore, the matter of forging the sword had to be put on hold for the time being.

However, Jiang Peng was not idle, because news of the Spirit Transformation Pool arrived.

As evening fell, the Peak Master of Rainbow Robe appeared on Azure Mist Peak.

Since their parting at the back mountain, Jiang Peng had not seen Peak Master Ni Chang for some time.

What should we eat tonight?

The sudden sound at the kitchen door startled Jiang Peng.

The Peak Master of Rainbow Robes always came and went so freely that no one could detect the slightest trace beforehand.

"Noodles with soybean paste".

"Give me a bowl too... Besides noodles, what else do you have?"

Jiang Peng originally intended to shake his head, but seeing the burning gaze of the Peak Master of Ni Chang, he could only swallow his words back.

Looking around, I saw another stove nearby burning fruitwood, the smoke from which the pork belly hanging above was charred black.

"Make another smoked meat pie."

"Never heard of it. Did you eat it when you were in the mortal realm?"

"I figured it out myself, drawing on the strengths of many sources," Jiang Peng replied without batting an eye.

To be fair, although there isn't much good food in Cangshan Market or even within the sect, there are quite a few dishes in Cang Kingdom that Jiang Peng has tried and found quite impressive.

It doesn't matter to the cultivators who are engrossed in their cultivation, but since ordinary people can't abstain from grains, they naturally have to find ways to devour delicious food.

Therefore, the restaurants and taverns in Cang Kingdom are of a very high standard, at least no less than the restaurants in Jiang Peng's previous life. In addition, Jiang Peng also managed to obtain some seasonings, spices and other ingredients that were not available in Cangshan Market from several famous restaurants in Da Cang City.

Having an extra mouth to feed didn't make any difference.

The soybean paste was already prepared; all that was needed was to cook more noodles.

Smoked meat pie is also easy to make.

First, knead flour and water into a long strip, then divide it into evenly sized dough pieces. Roll each piece out into a flatbread, sprinkle with chopped green onions and spread with oil, then fold it several times and roll it out again.

When cooked in this way, it becomes the layered pastry commonly found on the roadside.

However, smoked meat pie is different from shortbread; it requires a thinner crust.

Once the pancakes were cooked, Jiang Peng had already prepared the sauce and simply stir-fried the smoked meat before mincing it.

Brush the dough with sauce, add smoked meat and shredded scallions, roll it up, and cut it into pieces about the width of a finger, which filled two plates perfectly.

Just then, the noodles were cooked, and Jiang Peng scooped them out and put them into a basin of cold water next to him.

The smoked meat pancake was too greasy, so I simply had some cold noodles to cleanse my palate.

Then, smash a cucumber, and dinner is done.

Jiang Peng washed her hands, grabbed a handful from her apron, and called out towards the restaurant.

"Someone come here!"

Footsteps sounded outside the kitchen immediately; it was Mei Jinhe leading Su Zhi, who was peeking inside.

"Take it out."

Mei Jinhe had been eagerly waiting for a long time, but now that she was sixteen, she was a grown woman and her demeanor was more restrained than before.

Even though her mouth was watering from the enticing aromas wafting from the kitchen, she still had to maintain a reserved demeanor.

"You've worked hard, senior brother." She picked up the smoked meat pie.

Su Zhi then picked up the smashed cucumber and minced meat sauce.

Jiang Peng picked up the noodles and followed behind.

Upon arriving at the restaurant, Jiang Peng keenly noticed that, in the short time it took to turn a corner, two pieces of the smoked meat pie were missing from the plate, and Mei Jinhe's cheeks were bulging like a hamster's, as if she couldn't chew anything properly.

"And she calls herself a lady from a respectable family?" Jiang Peng couldn't help but mutter.

The dinner was quite quiet.

Mei Jinhe and Su Zhi ate very reservedly.

The two of them were only at the second level of Qi Refining, so how could they have the chance to dine at the same table as Foundation Establishment cultivators? But the smoked meat pancake was a new dish that the two of them couldn't bear to leave. So when they sat down at the table, it was as if they had only brought their mouths but not their ears and vocal cords.

Ni Chang simply didn't want to talk; she just wanted to slurp her noodles.

Thus, the four people at the table did not utter a single word, strangely achieving the feat of not speaking while eating.

Only after the meal, when Mei Jinhe and the other person bowed and left, did the Peak Master of Ni Chang let out a satisfied sigh, and then loosened the waistband of Jiang Peng's trousers under her skirt a bit in front of her.

Jiang Peng lowered her head and remained silent.

"The Spirit Transformation Pool is jointly managed by the three sects. Although the sects take the lead, they still need to consult the other two sects before opening it, giving them time to select their respective disciples. This has caused some delay... Are you getting impatient?"

Jiang Peng lowered her head and remained silent.

"The Spirit Transformation Pool is jointly managed by the three sects. Although the sects take the lead, they still need to consult the other two sects before opening it, giving them time to select their respective disciples. This has caused some delay... Are you getting impatient?"

"I'm not in a hurry," Jiang Peng shook his head.

He's already met with a Golden Core cultivator and received the status of a true disciple, so what's there to be in a hurry for? Is he afraid the sect will renege on this matter?

"Boring brat." Peak Master Ni Chang yawned, got up and walked outside, saying, "Wait at the mountain gate at Chen Shi (7-9 AM) tomorrow."

"Disciple obeys."

The Peak Master of Rainbow Robes had already reached the door and was about to leave when she suddenly stopped.

"Make me two more plates of that smoked meat pie; I'll have it as a midnight snack."

Jiang Peng responded and got up to walk towards the kitchen, but finally couldn't help asking, "Uncle-Master, aren't Foundation Establishment cultivators supposed to practice abstinence from grains year-round?"

"Hmph, don't think I don't know. That day in Da Cang City, you were talking behind my back about how greedy I am!"

Jiang Peng paused for a moment, then thought back carefully and remembered that she seemed to have said this when she was chatting with Song Lian.

But he himself had almost forgotten about it.

Ni Chang sneered, "Kid, why don't you try fasting for thirty or fifty years first, and then a bowl of noodles with soybean paste will be served in front of you?"

Jiang Peng quickly shook her head.

"Thirty to fifty years? I wouldn't even want to endure three to five months."

"Then what's the point of talking? Add more shredded scallions."

"Okay."

......

Silent all night.

The next morning, Jiang Peng arrived at the mountain gate and found that she was the first one there.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Cheng Kaihai finally appeared.

"Junior Brother Jiang."

"Senior Brother Cheng."

Because they weren't familiar with each other, they exchanged greetings and then remained silent, each feeling somewhat awkward.

After a while, Peak Master Ni Chang arrived with Sun Yinxi.

"Before we set off, I have two things to tell you," said Peak Master Ni Chang. "First, you must never attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the Spirit Transformation Pool... You two must remember this."

"Secondly, everyone should prepare themselves. When the three sects meet, there will likely be some trouble. You must not tarnish the reputation of the Cangshan Sect."