What in the Kidney Demon Happened?

Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan both noticed that Jiang Yao still had some stock left.

They were therefore eagerly anticipating the highly praised Pulled-Sugar Qiongshi Bird Skewer.

Just look at how happily March 7th, Stelle, and Welt were eating!

Everyone wore a blissful smile.

Leaving aside those two kids, Stelle and March 7th.

Welt was mature and composed.

Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan could both see that.

Even a veteran like Welt looked utterly delighted.

Just how delicious must they be?

And then there was Bailu.

The current High Elder.

She was practically spraying drool everywhere.

Wait, were they really that good?

Good enough to warrant such an exaggerated reaction?

Wasn't this the sort of scene you only found in novels?

In any case.

Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan had both had their curiosity piqued.

However...

"Sorry, we're out of Qiongshi Bird Skewers!"

Jiang Yao guarded his food with a solemn expression.

Yes, he did intend to share his food.

That included taking charge of satisfying Asta's desires.

And cooking for the Astral Express Crew.

Watching their satisfied expressions and desires.

His own Path Power would slowly increase.

But!

That didn't mean he had to deprive himself.

If he couldn't even eat his own cooking, or get enough of it.

What kind of Aeon of Voracity would he be?

"Huh?!"

For once, Jing Yuan opened his eyes.

He was no longer the terrifying squinty-eyed fellow.

Fu Xuan's brain outright froze for a moment.

Qingque's face was covered in question marks, too.

Seriously, man, how about looking at what you're holding before you speak?

There are at least six or seven skewers left.

And you're telling us you're out?

Are you taking advantage of our poor eyesight or our supposed lack of brains?

Jing Yuan and Fu Xuan truly hadn't expected Jiang Yao to lie through his teeth.

"But we still have extra Entwined Fates—that is, the improved Dream Tapir Rolls—and Iced Floating Mutton Milk."

Jiang Yao had deliberately made plenty.

Precisely so he could entertain enthusiastic customers.

Although he didn't know why so many people had suddenly shown up.

As an exemplary Aeon, all he could say was that he'd do his best to satisfy them~

After all, Yan Cui had said the big one was coming.

"I'm looking forward to it."

Jing Yuan took the offered way out.

Even as a general, he couldn't force someone, could he?

However, Jiang Yao had certainly caught his interest.

He hadn't felt this sort of anticipation in a long time.

Since he had taken the general's seat.

Hundreds of years had passed.

With old friends gone and age catching up to him.

He really was tired.

Especially now; Jing Yuan even suspected that one more major incident might make him become mara-struck on the spot.

Now, suddenly, he felt the ease of days gone by.

It really wasn't a bad feeling.

Fu Xuan sniffed.

The Diviner's little streak of pride made her want to declare, "I have no interest in eating it."

But the drifting aroma made her suppress that pride and quietly close her mouth.

There was no helping it. Milk tea, especially very, very sweet milk tea, dealt bonus damage to their Lord Diviner~

Jiang Yao began handing things out.

It wouldn't do to keep the customers waiting too long.

Although Jiang Yao also wanted to ask why all these people were lining up.

He hadn't even started making the big one yet.

But they were already in line, so what could he do?

He handed the Iced Floating Mutton Milk that March 7th had chilled to Auntie Gao.

He'd made plenty of this stuff, enough for everyone.

Because it was easy to make.

He let Auntie Gao sell it herself, with the proceeds split nine to one.

Jiang Yao got nine.

After all, Jiang Yao had bought most of the ingredients himself.

He had also paid the stall rental fee.

Their Aeon of Voracity might not be like some junior pixiu, only taking things in and never letting anything out.

But he certainly wouldn't take a loss.

As for the improved Dream Tapir Roll, otherwise known as the Entwined Fate.

He hadn't made many.

Only about seventy or eighty.

Roughly a version update's worth.

Jiang Yao only intended to put ten up for sale.

He already had plans for the rest.

Stelle, March 7th, and Asta all deserved rewards.

They could share ten.

Welt, Himeko, Pom-Pom, and Dan Heng could have five.

Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan, Qingque, Bailu, Auntie Gao, and Yan Cui could have a few, too.

Oh, right, and Guinaifen.

Phantylia... hopefully she won't want any!

If she does, I'll give her some, too.

The rest.

Are all mine, mine!

Soon, the little stall was bustling.

Iced Floating Mutton Milk was now on sale!

Meanwhile, Jiang Yao headed to Yan Cui's Delicious Supreme with his companions, along with Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan, Bailu, Qingque, and Phantylia.

There was no helping it; Auntie Gao's little stall only had so much space.

And there were plenty of hungry customers clamoring to be fed.

Unless they moved elsewhere, there wouldn't even be room to stand.

Before long.

The group had relocated for their little gathering.

But Auntie Gao, Yan Cui, and Guinaifen hadn't joined them.

There was no helping it, with both the General and the Diviner present.

They really didn't dare sit at the table!

"This is way too pretty!"

March 7th gazed at the Entwined Fate, her girlish heart overflowing.

They just looked awfully familiar somehow.

Stelle hit the nail on the head. "Whoa, that presentation, that shape... don't tell me he modeled these after you, March? Are these March Rolls?"

March 7th's eyes lit up. "I like the sound of that!"

Jiang Yao shook his head in refusal. "It has a name. It's called Entwined Fate."

Jing Yuan said, "Hehe, it seems we're in for quite a treat."

Jing Yuan could hardly wait.

However.

The most impatient of them all was undoubtedly Bailu.

While the others were talking, Bailu had already peeled open an Entwined Fate's clothes.

That incomparably satisfying feel made her reluctant to let go.

A pinch here, a squeeze there.

She was having a wonderful time!

Having learned from eating too quickly earlier and not enjoying it enough.

This time, Bailu forcibly suppressed her desire and savored it in tiny bites.

After she put the exquisite clothes into her mouth.

She could feel sweetness, malty fragrance, and refreshing fruit flavors blooming across her palate.

That supple yet springy texture.

Left her unable to stop.

The silky milkiness, paired with the delicate fragrance of fruit.

Was truly a match made in heaven.

Bailu ate in little bites, unable to hide the bliss on her face.

And that undoubtedly raised the curtain on a lavish feast.

Stelle, March 7th, Welt, Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan, and Qingque all began tasting the Entwined Fate.

Even Phantylia intended to eat one as a token gesture.

Jiang Yao was just about to treat himself.

When he abruptly sensed an unexpected change.

Hmm?

Like a beam of light shining into the darkness.

Jiang Yao actually felt his Path Power advance a little.

Not much, just a tiny bit.

But this was a breakthrough from zero to one.

And an extremely crucial one!

He discovered that his understanding of ingredients had reached an entirely new height!

This was undoubtedly a brand-new beginning, opening the door to a new world for him.

A fake Aeon: followed their own Path.

A true Aeon: blazed their own Path.

Hey, how about letting me take a turn as the Aeon of Trailblaze, too?

Jiang Yao felt as though the countless foods he had eaten in the past had returned to his tongue, arranging themselves in his mind.

The bonus effects his cooking had produced before were entirely due to the ingredients themselves.

Of course, his ability to draw out every ingredient's maximum potential had undoubtedly played a teeny-tiny part, too.

But ultimately, it had still come down to the ingredients themselves.

Without those ingredients, Jiang Yao couldn't have done anything.

But now.

Jiang Yao felt he could do it.

Even with ordinary ingredients, he could reach the heights previously attained with special ingredients.

And food made from special ingredients would have even better effects!

At the same time, he had a premonition.

As the power of his Path continued to expand.

He could unlock more!

So, here came the question.

What on earth happened?

Looks like my debut came early! Dear readers, please put those money-making little hands to work and tap the update reminder button. Pretty please, QAQ! This humble little author can write anything~