At least Bi Lingkong was thoroughly satisfied with the meal.
Her eyes lit up when the Honey-Preserved Snow Pear arrived.
Everyone noticed her expression. Prefect Jin reacted first, clearing his throat. "I've been reading books on healthy living lately. They say people my age should eat less sugar..."
"My tooth hurts."
"I'm trying to lose weight. I shouldn't eat sweets."
"...Same here."
Everyone scrambled for an excuse. Pan Long simply picked up the whole bowl of Honey-Preserved Snow Pear and set it in front of his teacher.
"Take your time. If it's not enough, I'll find a way to get more."
Bi Lingkong immediately fixed him with sparkling eyes. "You can get more?"
Pan Long sighed and nodded.
Since attaining Longevity, his control over the Classic of Mountains and Seas had advanced another step. He could finally shape all things as Zhao Sheng and Wen Chao once had.
But Zhao Sheng and Wen Chao had seemingly created things from nothing. Pan Long needed the Classic of Mountains and Seas as a tool, his own Primordial Qi as fuel, and "raw materials" similar to what he wanted to make.
Those restrictions were far greater than the ones Zhao Sheng and Wen Chao had faced. Even so, with his reserves, he could make as much ordinary food as he liked.
If his teacher wanted Honey-Preserved Snow Pear, she could eat her fill!
His promise clearly reminded Bi Lingkong of the old days. Her eyes shone even brighter. "Then can you make Sugar-Pickled Strawberries?"
At her words, Pan Long remembered the story she had once told him. They were her favorite snack.
Lanling Kuang had once told him in private that Zhao Sheng and Wen Chao had spent over a year cultivating strawberries best suited for pickling, all for her.
At first, Zhao