Ye Feng was taken away. All that awaited her were the Law Enforcement Lineage's gifts.
Jiang Yantian's prestige within the Law Enforcement Lineage was simply too high, even surpassing the sect master's.
And with Ye Feng targeting Jiang Yantian time and again, the people of the Law Enforcement Lineage had long since set their sights on her.
Now that she had fallen into their hands, how could Ye Feng possibly have an easy time?
As for Jiang Yantian, he could no longer be bothered with Ye Feng.
Capturing and tormenting Ye Feng had both been on his orders, so whatever the process, he would be the one she hated.
Those Humiliation Points would increase automatically.
There was no need for him to act personally at all.
His immediate priority was to go back and make proper arrangements, preparing food and wine while waiting for his master to come have dinner with him.
Once he reached Elder Peak, Jiang Yantian got to work.
Although he and Luo Xingcai had long since stopped needing food, they shared a common interest: fine cuisine.
It was no longer about providing their bodies with energy, merely satisfying their appetites.
Having lived in Dragon Country on Blue Star, Jiang Yantian's cooking skills surpassed those of the vast majority of people on this continent.
Even the vast array of high-tech, heavily processed seasonings had yet to become widespread here.
But for a different atmosphere, he still chose Western cuisine.
First came candles, red wine redeemed from the system, and some light music.
As for the steaks, he sourced the ingredients locally.
He visited the Beast Taming Lineage and captured its guardian elder's "Blue-Blooded Golden Bull."
The Blue-Blooded Golden Bull's meat was exceptionally delicious. Having followed the Beast Taming Lineage's guardian elder through years of battles and training, its meat was tender and smooth yet firm, with a first-rate texture.
Of course, Jiang Yantian was kindhearted. Rather than slaughtering the bull, he cut three jin of ribeye from it while it was still alive.
Before leaving, he also snapped off four of its ribs, planning to make beef rib soup.
Next, he went to the Pill Lineage's medicinal garden and seized several supreme-grade immortal herbs to use as seasonings.
Jiang Yantian spent the entire afternoon working on Elder Peak's summit.
Time slipped by, and the vivid red of the evening clouds shone upon the summit, making it especially beautiful.
A gentle breeze blew, carrying the fresh fragrance of the purple bamboo grove.
Jiang Yantian's Crimson Flame Golden Ni lay quietly outside the courtyard. Sensing a powerful figure approaching, it immediately rose and looked toward the sky.
Scorching flames instantly rose from the scales covering its body!
"Get aside!" Jiang Yantian scolded.
The Crimson Flame Golden Ni immediately lost its imposing air and obediently lay down.
Through a sky filled with crimson clouds, a graceful figure slowly approached and landed on the summit.
It was Luo Xingcai.
As Jiang Yantian had requested, she had changed into that "iridescent cloud-brocade gown with subtle floral patterns."
Jiang Yantian could not take his eyes off her.
The gown was as light as smoke, as though woven from clouds and mist. Every strand carried an immortal air as it danced gently in the breeze.
The gown shimmered with iridescent starlight, elegant and fresh, looking pure and noble. It accentuated Luo Xingcai's graceful figure without sacrificing dignity or poise.
Most stunning of all was her peerlessly beautiful face, her skin fair, tender, and smooth, making one unable to resist wanting to touch it.
"Master!" Jiang Yantian greeted her with a smile.
Luo Xingcai looked a little shy and softly murmured an acknowledgment.
This counted as a date with my disciple.
Though she merely looked shy now, she had spent the whole afternoon agonizing over it.
She had changed gowns again and again, arranged her hair over and over, and spent more than two hours staring blankly into a bronze mirror.
Jiang Yantian extended his hand in invitation.
Luo Xingcai lightly bit her red lip with her pearly teeth. After a moment's hesitation, she still extended her slender, fair hand and placed it in Jiang Yantian's.
Jiang Yantian took her hand and led her toward the courtyard.
Luo Xingcai's delicate body was somewhat stiff; she was practically pulled inside by Jiang Yantian.
Jiang Yantian had never expected that his usually cold and beautiful master would be as docile as a kitten today.
There was no trace of her usual self.
Once inside the courtyard, Luo Xingcai saw a bamboo table.
She was rather puzzled by the things arranged on it.
There were silver covers, glass plates, knives and forks, fruit, and candles.
The dark red liquid in the glass goblets was even more intriguing.
Holding her hand, Jiang Yantian led her to the seat opposite his, pulled out her chair, and settled her into it with his hands on her shoulders.
"Yantian, wh... what are all these?"
Luo Xingcai could no longer contain her curiosity.
Jiang Yantian lifted the cover for her, and the fragrance of steak greeted her nose. Paired with the immortal herbs, its scent alone gave a sense of abundant spiritual power.
"Master, this is steak. People eat it this way back in my hometown. Of course, put simply, it's all for show!"
"The knives and forks are for show too. If you're not used to them, Master, just use chopsticks."
Jiang Yantian only wanted a sense of ceremony at the start; they did not necessarily have to follow the whole routine.
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do!" Luo Xingcai said with a gentle smile.
Her beauty made heaven and earth pale in comparison.
Sitting opposite her, Jiang Yantian first raised his glass. "Master, this is a kind of wine. It has a rich, mellow flavor, and once it slips down your throat, it leaves a lovely, sweet aftertaste. Give it a try!"
Luo Xingcai lifted her glass and, following Jiang Yantian's gesture, clinked it against his. Her red lips parted slightly as she took a sip.
That sip made Luo Xingcai's eyes light up. The taste was indeed distinctive, with an endlessly lingering finish.
"At first, I thought this was fruit juice. I didn't expect it to be wine. It really does taste very good."
Luo Xingcai could not resist taking another sip.
Jiang Yantian smiled softly. "Drinking this red wine in moderation helps nourish your beauty. If you like it, Master, I have plenty."
He got it from the system anyway.
Besides, the system was very particular: it only valued expensive things. Jiang Yantian could generally take whatever he liked if it held little value to the system.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you!" Luo Xingcai was in a very good mood too.
This atmosphere really did soothe both body and mind.
The two drank fine wine and ate steak, chatting happily.
"Yantian, will you promise your master something?" Luo Xingcai asked then.
"Go ahead, Master!"
Luo Xingcai pressed her lips together. "Could you rein in your temper a little while you're in the sect? I don't want you to make too many enemies."
"Especially the sect master. You've always shown him too little respect. He's actually rather petty, and he could easily bear a grudge against you!"
After speaking, Luo Xingcai looked somewhat nervously at Jiang Yantian's handsome face.
She was only doing this because she did not want Jiang Yantian to be targeted. If he provoked everyone's wrath and they rose against him together, things might be difficult to resolve.
Jiang Yantian merely smiled.
How could he not understand Luo Xingcai's intentions? She only wanted what was best for him.
For the people here, strength essentially commanded respect. The sect master's cultivation was at Spirit Transformation, far beyond theirs, and he was the head of a sect, so naturally they needed to show him some respect.
But to Jiang Yantian, those useless good-for-nothings truly did not deserve his respect.
Only people he acknowledged would receive different treatment.
"Of course I'll listen to you, Master. But if someone wants to harm me, I..."
"Then I'll join you in slaughtering them until their blood flows like a river!"
Before Jiang Yantian could finish, Luo Xingcai had already spoken without hesitation.
Her lovely face showed an unmistakably heroic spirit.
Jiang Yantian froze for a moment.
Warmth filled his heart, and at the same time, he truly wanted to take Luo Xingcai into his arms and cherish her tenderly.