Ch. 21A Meal Won't Just Win Houtu Over—Now Merit Has Descended from Heaven?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Xuan tries to convince Houtu to help him in the later ages by offering to teach her to cook, starting with grilling dragon meat.
- They find ingredients like pepper, star anise, and angelica in the Primordial World.
- Chen Xuan grills the dragon meat, and everyone, including Houtu, finds it incredibly delicious.
- As they eat, Merit descends from the heavens, seventy percent falling on Chen Xuan, twenty percent on Nuwa, and the rest shared among the others.
Character Developments
- Houtu, initially disinterested in worldly food, becomes enthusiastic about learning to cook after tasting grilled meat.
- Chen Xuan demonstrates his culinary skills and willingness to share his knowledge.
- Nuwa shows amusement and surprise at the situation.
Significant Themes
- The power of Merit and its connection to creation and civilization.
- The allure of delicious food and the joy it brings, even to immortals.
- The potential influence of later generations on the Primordial World.
Character Interactions
- Chen Xuan and Houtu: Chen Xuan tries to persuade Houtu, while Houtu is initially skeptical but becomes eager to learn cooking.
- Nuwa and Chen Xuan: Nuwa is amused by the situation and interacts with Chen Xuan about the Merit.
- The group: They all enjoy the grilled meat together, with Houtu expressing her newfound appreciation for cooked food.