Checking in with Shui Wuyan, rewarded with the Clear Sky Pagoda

Thump~

"Huh? Why are you back again?"

Qian Ye closed the door. "I don't think I said I was leaving, I just went to get some things."

What is that?

Qian Ye smiled slightly, took out a small stove, and placed a small pot on the stove.

They opened all the windows, lit a fire, poured in water, and added their secret spices to the pot to cook.

Then take out a plate and put the purchased meat, vegetables, vermicelli, mushrooms, etc. into the plate.

"What does this mean?" Shui Wuyan looked completely bewildered.

How did my office become his home, with him cooking for me?

Qian Ye then took out a bottle of his homemade wine, placed it on the table, and poured a glass for each of them. "Dean Shui, right? Let me introduce myself first."

"My name is Qian Ye, Chi as in Thousand-Year, and Ye as in tree leaf. You can also call me Brother Ye."

Shui Wuyan gave him a murderous glare. "My name is Shui Wuyan, Dean of the Skywater Academy. You still haven't told me what brings you here?"

"Actually, that's exactly what I wanted to tell you. I'm a food connoisseur, and I cook incredibly delicious food that you'll never forget after just one bite."

"So you're thinking of becoming a chef at our academy?" Shui Wuyan guessed.

...?

"I'm so sorry, but all the chefs at the Skywater Academy are female; we don't hire male chefs. If you really want to work there, you don't necessarily have to come to the Skywater Academy. ♘♞ 🍮🎄"

"You could try other academies. For example, the other four Five Elements Academy — Blazing Fire Academy, Godwind Academy, Elephant Armored Academy, and Thunderclap Academy —all of them recruit male chefs."

Qian Ye shook her head. Her idea was far-fetched. Why would a level 155 god like herself become a chef?

It's fine to do it as a hobby, just occasionally showing off your skills; you don't need to do it long-term.

"Don't misunderstand, I just admire you and wanted to meet you. I wanted to let you try my cooking and see if it suits your taste, and also sample my homemade wine. I hope you'll like it."

Qian Ye picked up his glass and brought it close to her face. "Shall we have a drink?"

But she didn't move; she just stared at him.

"Ding! Master, congratulations on checking in with Goddess Shui Wuyan! Reward: Clear Sky Pagoda!"

The Check-in System notified me.

Qian Ye; he had encountered another goddess and obtained an Ancient Divine Artifact.

He knew a little about the Clear Sky Pagoda.

Legend has it that it is a celestial treasure with immense and unparalleled power, capable of subduing all demons and evil spirits, and even immortals and gods.

Its whereabouts became unknown, and no one knows where it is now.

But if it's as legendary as it's said, then it's truly amazing.

Qian Ye didn't dwell on these things too much. How powerful it was didn't matter; what mattered was that it was one of the Ten Great Ancient Divine Artifacts, so its power was a given.

The key point is that we now have another powerful artifact.

Shui Wuyan hesitated for a moment, but still picked up her wine glass, clinked it against his, and took a small sip.

But that one small sip of wine left her frozen in place, like a statue. 💘😂 🌷💲

This wine... it smells so good, it tastes so good!

I simply can't believe that anyone in this world can brew such a wonderfully delicious wine.

So I took another sip.

Of course, homemade wine isn't about whether it tastes good or bad; it's about the unforgettable experience once you've tasted it.

Qian Ye listened to Shui Wuyan's heartfelt evaluation of his sake, which was full of praise, and unconsciously became smug.

However, his boasting wasn't just empty talk; he absolutely has the ability.

Having already reached level 155, this being possesses the highest quality and most precise experience in brewing materials, timing, temperature, operations, and analysis.

This naturally improves the quality of the wine, maximizing its potential, thus enabling the brewing of the finest and most delicious wine.

It could also be called divine wine.

Shui Wuyan took a sip, then another.

In no time, she finished the glass of wine.

But I still felt like I hadn't had enough.

Shui Wuyan swept the bottle; it was still more than half full. She looked at him and said, "Another glass, please. Actually, I haven't really tasted it yet."

"The wine is good, but don't overindulge." Qian Ye picked up the bottle, poured himself a glass, and placed the bottle on the table.

"You're stingy, why say so much?" Shui Wuyan didn't stand on ceremony, taking the wine bottle and pouring a full glass before she was satisfied.

Qian Ye smiled without saying a word. He had just said he didn't like it, but now he's the one who's fallen for it.

What a hypocrite!

Glug glug glug~

Qian Ye saw that the pot was already bubbling, so he put the meat and vegetables in.

Then he looked at Shui Wuyan: "Dean Shui, shall we eat?"

Shui Wuyan hesitated for a moment before picking up her chopsticks, unsure if the food would taste good.

I tried picking up a piece of meat and putting it in my mouth...

But once she tried it, she couldn't stop; she wanted to eat more and more.

Then she and Qian Ye eagerly devoured the food, sweating profusely, completely absorbed in their meal.

Delicious, so delicious!

I never expected that his rice wine was so good, and his food was also incredibly delicious.

Since he cooks such delicious food, let's make an exception and let him enter the academy as a chef!

Shui Wuyan has completely changed her opinion of him after eating his delicious food and plans to hire him as the academy's chef.

She's really dreaming.

Qian Ye, upon hearing her innermost thoughts, was speechless.

That's simply impossible.

At present, the priority is to complete the tasks assigned by the system.

"Um, what did you do before?" Finally, Shui Wuyan took the initiative to start a conversation with him.

Is this the power of food?

Qian Ye: "I... am actually a Soul Master just like you, but I occasionally cook some delicious food to treat myself, so don't overthink it. I'm not a chef, I'm Soul Master."

Haha~

Shui Wuyan suddenly smiled broadly, "Soul Master and a Chef together make Soul Master Chef, that's not contradictory."

"Our chefs at the Skywater Academy are also Soul Master, so what's wrong with me hiring you as my chef?"

Sigh~

I didn't come here to be a chef!

Qian Ye gave a wry smile, "Dean Shui, you've misunderstood me. I came to your academy not to be a chef, but to be a student, okay?"

Being a student? That's wonderful!

How could she be so naive? Qian Ye listened to her inner thoughts and realized that she herself might be interested in a student at the Skywater Academy.

If it weren't for the system task, I wouldn't have done it.

Shui Wuyan shook her head. "I'm sorry! Our Skywater Academy has never admitted male students since its inception, only female students, and only beautiful female students. You are neither a female nor a beautiful female student, so how could I admit you?"

"But I have strength, strength that surpasses that of others."

"That won't do either." Shui Wuyan shook her head, directly refusing. "Even if you're Titled Douluo, our academy won't accept you."

"There's nothing I can do. Rules are rules. I can make an exception for a chef, but you really can't be a student. It's not about skill; it's just that our academy doesn't accept any male students."

Qian Ye: "..."

But I have a million ways to make you compromise.

"Dean Shui, I heard you're fifty-five years old, is that true?"

Although she looks like a woman in her early thirties, she is actually fifty-five years old and has entered middle age.

Moreover, she's at level seventy-nine; Qian Ye can learn everything from her inner thoughts.

However, his question really annoyed Shui Wuyan, since women hate it when others ask about their age or say they are old.

Although Qian Ye didn't mean it that way, the speaker meant nothing by it, but the listener took it to heart.