Oil-Braised Potatoes

Burial God Great Wilderness, in Small Mountain Village.

In the Small Courtyard, the sun shone brightly. Li Fan lay under the peach tree, enjoying the summer shade, sipping tea, calm and relaxed, feeling quite content.

"I wonder how Jiang Li and the others are doing..."

As Li Fan sipped his tea, he thought to himself that Jiang Li and the others had been gone for over a month, and he still hadn't heard from them.

Could something have happened? After all, the place they went to is said to be full of ghosts...

However, the ghosts in this world are all very kind... Hmm, maybe they're just too busy to handle all the ghosts asking them to pull teeth?

It should be nothing serious.

Without giving it much thought, he put down his teacup and glanced at the many disciples in the Small Courtyard, all of whom were doing their own things in an orderly manner.

The Nan Feng plays a melody on the zither, Forget Dust Song becomes increasingly exquisite. The clear and melodious sound makes one's thoughts soar with the notes, adding to the charm of summer.

With a focused expression, Ziling drew a lifelike hen, which was almost complete.

Not far away, an Old Mother Hen stood motionless, obediently serving as Ziling's "model".

Lu Rang kept his eyes fixed on the peach tree. If a peach leaf fell in the wind, he would rush over immediately, pick it up carefully, and put it into his grass basin.

The grass was growing better and better. After it withered for a while, it originally only had three leaves, but now it has eight.

Lu Rang's cultivation level was also lifted by the grass, reaching the eighth level of the Divine Lord realm.

Eat more.

Long Zixuan took care of the little black fish in the pond every day. Under his careful care, the little black fish had grown to about the size of a ring finger and was swimming lively in the pond, playing with the koi and other fish.

Qing Chen swung his broom to chase away spiders and ants, but sometimes he seemed to be "lazy" and taking a nap. Once he sat down and closed his eyes, he would stay there for most of the day. Spiders would crawl across his face, but he wouldn't budge an inch.

Dugu Yuqing worked tirelessly, sweating profusely, copying the inscriptions on the stele. Finally, the entire Profound Secret Pagoda Stele was completed!

His calligraphy has reached a deeper level.

His cultivation level had also reached the Ninth Heaven of the Divine Lord realm!

Beside Dugu Yuqing, Yunxi was also practicing calligraphy with a brush in hand.

She has a wide range of interests. During this time, she has been learning chess and Go from Li Fan, painting from Ziling, playing the piano from Nan Feng, and now she has started learning calligraphy.

However, the handwriting she used was completely different from that of Dugu Yuqing. The calligraphy that Li Fan taught Dugu Yuqing was mostly bold and vigorous, but the one Yunxi practiced was a delicate small regular script calligraphy book that Li Fan took out from the system.

It is more suitable for girls to study.

"Great Devil King, I've finished writing, come and see."

Yunxi stopped writing and spoke to Li Fan.

Li Fan smiled, got up and walked over, only to see that Yunxi had already finished copying the poem.

What she wrote was a short poem:

"During the plum rain season, rain falls on every house, and frogs croak everywhere in the green grass ponds. He promised to come, but hasn't arrived even past midnight; idly, I tap the chess pieces, watching the lamp's flame flicker."

Li Fan glanced at it, somewhat surprised, because Yunxi's writing was perfectly natural, with its own rules and style, and a fresh and elegant brushstroke flowed naturally, making it unique.

Even Li Fan thought... Yunxi was extremely talented!

"That's good. From now on, you don't need to be bound by copying rubbings, calligraphic models, etc. Just use them as references and write whatever comes to mind."

Li Fan spoke.

He felt that having Yunxi copy calligraphy models was actually a form of constraint.

By simply studying the calligraphy of various masters, she should be able to develop her own style of calligraphy.

"Good!"

Yunxi was overjoyed.

On the other side, Su Baiqian was tending to her medicinal herb field with complete focus, and the "veterinary herbs" were growing very well.

Seeing this, Li Fan couldn't help but nod; Su Baiqian was indeed a promising candidate for medical studies.

"Bai Qian, from today onwards, you can try to learn how to treat illnesses."

Li Fan immediately took out two yellowed books and said:

"These two books, one of which comprehensively explains the causes, pathology, and symptoms of various diseases, and the other about dispensing, preparing, and remedies, you can take them and familiarize yourself with them first."

Upon hearing this, Su Baiqian was overjoyed and accepted the two yellowed books.

<The Disease Scripture>.

Medicine Scripture.

She gently turned it open.

"The * Disease Scripture * reveals the diseases caused by Celestial Person, and comprehends the principles of rise and fall, existence and extinction!"

"The Medicine Scripture (Medicinal Herbs Classic) gathers the essential medicinal herbs created by heaven and earth, and refines them into elixirs of life and death!"

Su Baiqian was already extremely shocked after just a cursory glance.

Because these two books involve many profound and subtle principles.

The Disease Scripture encompasses all things, touching upon the deepest principles, the rise and fall of life, and their correspondence with the great Dao of creation...

She had a feeling that if she could fully understand the Disease Scripture, her understanding of the Great Dao would reach a terrifying level.

The Medicine Scripture is divided into two parts: poisons and medicines!

Poisonous palms bring death, medicinal palms bring life; their effects are ever-changing, their pharmacological applications boundless.

Moreover, in addition to various pharmacologies and supreme prescriptions, the Medicine Scripture also contains a set of cultivation methods: the Longevity Medicine Art!

By consuming elixirs and miraculous medicines, one can achieve eternity and immortality.

Holding the two books in her hands, Su Baiqian suddenly trembled slightly. She had a feeling that she was about to enter the true hall of medical knowledge!

The path of medicine, too, can lead to its end, where a whole new world awaits.

Stepping into it is like entering the world your heart has always longed for.

"Thank you, Master!"

She immediately bowed.

Li Fan, however, said:

"No need for such formalities."

He thought for a moment and then gave the instructions:

"In the Medicine Scripture, you must pay special attention to the treatment of poisons, because some poisons can be fatal if one is not careful..."

After all, poison is far more dangerous.

Su Baiqian nodded and said, "Disciple obeys!"

Meanwhile, Xin Ning was reading ancient poems with Tian Ling'er.

"If you can't recite this poem, you're not allowed to eat watermelon today."

Xin Ning taught while simultaneously threatening him, holding a bamboo stick in her hand.

Sometimes when Tian Ling'er gets distracted Divine Separation, Xin Ning will slap her hand.

Upon hearing this, Tian Ling'er felt both frightened and wronged. She could only wipe away her tears and continue reciting the poem:

"I left home young and returned old, my accent unchanged but my hair gray... Sister Xin Ning loves to hit people, laughing and asking where the guest comes from... Waaah..."

Seeing this, Li Fan couldn't help but smile. Xin Ning was still a child, and it was quite adorable that she was teaching Tian Ling'er.

"The braised potatoes are ready!"

At that moment, Gongya came out of the kitchen, carrying a pot of potatoes.

The aroma wafted out, instantly attracting everyone in the Small Courtyard.

"It smells so good..."

Ziling finished the last stroke, her beautiful eyes sparkling.

"Oh, are the potatoes we dug up cooked yet?"

Yunxi also put down her pen and walked over expectantly.

Immediately, a group of disciples waited for lunch.

--These potatoes were recently dug up by Li Fan and the others.

Gongya lifted the pot lid, and a fragrant aroma of simmering oil immediately filled the air. Everyone picked up their bowls, grabbed some food, and started eating.

"Owner."

Gongya served Li Fan two bowls, which Li Fan accepted with a smile, took a bite, and seemed quite satisfied.

Gongya's culinary skills have improved more and more.

"Master, we're back."

Just then, a knock sounded at the door of the Small Courtyard.

It was Jiang Li's voice.

Immediately, everyone in the Small Courtyard was pleasantly surprised and looked towards the gate.

Come in.

Li Fan also spoke up.

Immediately, Wu Dade, Jiang Li, Lin Jiuzheng, and the big black dog walked in.

"Greetings, Master!"

Jiang Li and the others stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

Li Fan said, "No need for formalities. How was the journey? Was it smooth?"

Jiang Li Lidao:

"Reporting to Master, everything went smoothly."

"Master, look, these are rare plants!"

He immediately took out a bamboo shoot!

Li Fan looked over and saw that the bamboo shoot was only about the height of a palm, and it looked like it had just sprouted... It looked very fresh and tender.

"Bamboo shoots? They're so tender, perfect for stir-frying with meat..."

Li Fan spoke instinctively.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li was momentarily stunned. Stir-fried meat?

Master actually wants to stir-fry these bamboo shoots and eat them?!

However, Li Fan continued;

"However, there's too little. It's not even enough for one dish. Oh well, let's keep it for now."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief, but upon further reflection, he felt a little scared...

It seems like the master means to raise them until they're fully grown before cooking them?

He felt a chill in his heart, but he gritted his teeth and thought, "If my master really wants to eat it when it's grown up, I can just cut it in half and stir-fry it with meat..."

"Ah, Master, you're having something delicious to eat!"

Wu Dade, however, was already drooling with anticipation from the aroma of the braised potatoes.

"Are you hungry from your journey? Let's eat together."

Li Fan smiled and said:

"Lu Rang, after you finish eating, plant these bamboo shoots."

Lu Rang said, "Yes, Master!"

Immediately, Lin Jiuzheng, Jiang Li, and Wu Dade all picked up their bowls and started eating.

"Woof woof woof!"

Seeing this, the big black dog became anxious and barked at Wu Dade, its dog bowl still empty!

Wu Dade ate with great relish, picking up a golden-brown, fragrant braised potato and saying:

"You damn dog, you wait here. You can have the leftovers after you finish eating."

Upon hearing this, the big black dog's eyes immediately filled with resentment.

At that moment, the Little White Cat was eating the potato Li Fan had given it when it saw Wu Dade and meowed a few times.

Wu Dade, seeing that Cat Sister had spoken, reluctantly ate all the potatoes in the bowl and gave them to Dahei, saying:

"You're a dog relying on a cat's power... You shameless bastard!"

The big black dog glanced at Wu Dade disdainfully, then continued eating while wagging its tail at the Little White Cat!

Soon after, everyone was full.

"Potatoes are so delicious!"

"The braised potatoes are so delicious!"

Yunxi and the others were all well-fed, their faces beaming with happiness.

Li Fan rubbed Little White's belly and couldn't help but laugh:

There are many ways to eat potatoes: stewed, boiled, braised... they're all delicious, but of course, they're best served in a hot pot.

Li Fan has always enjoyed eating potatoes, especially in the form of flatbread.

"Master, what is a hot pot?"

Ziling, however, asked out of curiosity.

Li Fan said:

"It's basically potatoes, stinky tofu, beef, pork belly, etc., all cooked together in an iron pot... It's really good. I'll take you guys to try it sometime."

At this point, he suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but look at Gongya, asking:

"Gongya, is the meat... almost finished?"

I just finished eating hot pot, it was so delicious! Time to continue writing the next chapter.