After taking the ladle, Qin Yi could not bear to put it down.
He cradled it in both hands, stroking it, his gaze like that of someone looking at his first love.
"With this master chef's ladle, I have even more confidence."
He spoke with fighting spirit brimming within him.
"Haha, very good."
Qin Lan laughed loudly, then turned his gaze toward Qin Nan and Qin Zhiyu.
"I will entrust this knife to the two most outstanding juniors among you. The two of you will safeguard it together." Qin Lan smiled. "First, you are the future of the Qin family. Second, you will need to search for Senior next. If Senior does not remember our Qin family, showing this knife will prove your identities."
"Yes, Ancestor."
Upon hearing this, Qin Nan and Qin Zhiyu dropped to their knees as if they had been injected with chicken blood.
They had never imagined that this knife would be entrusted to their care. It was truly an honor as vast as the heavens.
"All right, everyone disperse and hurry to make the arrangements."
Qin Lan said with a smile.
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison before withdrawing.
Not long afterward, Heaven and Earth Island began a massive cleanup. Everywhere became spotless, while all manner of ingredients were transported to Heaven and Earth Island from every corner of the Heavenly Domain. Lanterns and decorations filled the place, making it seem as though the New Year had arrived.
At the same time, several large ships bearing red flags set off from Heaven and Earth Island, carrying out their missions.
At the same time.
Amid the clouds.
A Green-clothed Woman stood with her beautiful hair billowing in the wind, her hands clasped behind her back as she gazed into the distance.
At that moment, a colossal vessel