The young man seemed to have really lost his temper. He shouted and used a flashy Swordsmanship to stab at Yang Zhen. As his True Essence exploded, bursts of violent Divine Sense power surged out and rushed towards Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen almost burst out laughing, then quickly glared and sent a burst of Divine Sense back, knocking the young man's Divine Sense back and snatching the longsword away.
The young man grunted, his face changed drastically, and he staggered back several steps until he bumped into the woman before stopping.
The young woman exclaimed in surprise and quickly helped the young man up.
Yang Zhen walked leisurely to the table and sat down. He picked up the thermos to test it, but there was no water. He couldn't help but look up at the two of them.
The young woman hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Young... Young master, let me get you a glass of water."
The two men realized that Yang Zhen didn't seem to be a disciple of the Spirit Learning Palace, nor did he seem to have any intention of killing them. They quickly gave each other a look, and the young man stepped forward with a surprised expression, cupping his hands and saying, "Fellow Daoist, I am just a Rogue Cultivator from near the Spirit Learning Palace Spirit Learning Palace, not even a servant there. I really know nothing about him."
Yang Zhen nodded, glanced at the woman who was about to disappear, and asked, "How did she know?"
The young man's lips twitched. Seeing Yang Zhen's expression darken, he hurriedly said, " Xiao Ling is a maid in the kitchen. She has a good relationship with the female disciples of the Spirit Learning Palace, so she can come and go freely in many places."
"Freedom of entry and exit?" Yang Zhen was taken aback. He liked this phrase: "Freedom of entry and exit even for a birthday celebration?"
The young man paused, not expecting Yang Zhen to ask such a question. He looked around and whispered, "Young master, the birthday celebration is full of powerful figures, including many at the Spirit Wandering State. I've even heard that there might be Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts here to discuss something about the Forbidden Zone of Life. If you're looking for revenge, don't go to the birthday celebration; it's too dangerous."
Damn, this is some serious imagination!
Yang Zhen gave the young man a strange look. Although the man wasn't the brightest, he wasn't a bad person; he was even considering Yang Zhen's feelings. Yang Zhen's expression changed, and he leaned closer to the young man, saying, "What are you thinking? To be honest, I'm not going to that birthday celebration to seek revenge, but to... well, you know, that's what I'm talking about!"
"You're going to cheat on me!" the young man exclaimed, then covered his mouth tightly, staring at Yang Zhen in disbelief. He stammered, "Young Master, you... your lover is actually a female disciple of the Spirit Learning Palace?"
Yang Zhen nodded with a troubled expression, and sighed, "Yes, only you, brother, can understand this kind of pain."
The young man slapped his thigh, looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then cursed, "Who says it isn't true? This Spirit Learning Palace is great in every way, except it doesn't allow its disciples to form dao companion with outsiders. What kind of bullshit rule is that? What's even more absurd is that this ridiculous rule even includes the Spirit Learning Palace's servants. Poor Xiao Ling and I have been in love for years, but we can only sneak around like thieves. You tell me... never mind."
"However..." The young man suddenly slammed his hand on the table and said to Yang Zhen in a serious tone, "But don't worry, fellow Daoist, we are both unfortunate people. I will do my best to help you in any way I can. It's just that entering the birthday celebration is a bit unrealistic. How about this, what's your sweetheart's name? I'll have Xiao Ling call it out for you at the birthday celebration, so you two can be together."
Seeing the knowing look on the young man's face, Yang Zhen was relieved she hadn't kicked him. This bastard was truly despicable.
Yang Zhen grasped the young man's hand and said, "Brother, if you can help me with this, you'll be my brother, Yang Dingtian's brother."
"Of course, of course!" The young man waved his hand and said, "I think Brother Dingtian is a man of principle, otherwise he wouldn't have accidentally wandered into this place while looking for his lover. Don't worry, although I, Lu Benwei, am not a big shot, I have a warm heart. When Xiao Ling comes back, I'll ask her to help you think of a solution."
"So it's Brother Lu! I've heard so much about you!" Yang Zhen hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Eh, Brother Dingtian, do you know me?" Lu Benwei asked with a look of surprise.
Yang Zhen glanced at the doorway and said, "Don't worry about the details, why hasn't Xiao Ling come back yet?"
Lu Benwei's expression changed, and he said in surprise, "Yes, judging by the time, they should be back by now."
Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the door, and a group of people rushed in, all looking angry, which made Yang Zhen and Lu Benwei exchange bewildered glances.
"Oh no, your lover has betrayed us," Yang Zhen said, barely suppressing a laugh.
Lu Benwei was pale, still unable to believe it, and shook his head, saying, "No, no, Xiao Ling wouldn't betray me. After all these years, she... she understands my heart!"
Yang Zhen sighed, "She understands your heart, but she doesn't understand the heart of this ' Sage of Saunter '."
Just then, the group of people rushed in. Seeing Yang Zhen and Lu Benwei, their expressions immediately turned angry. "What are you two standing there for? Aren't you going to get ready? Do you even want to go to the kitchen?"
"What the heck?" Yang Zhen looked stunned. He exchanged a glance with Lu Benwei, and saw the same bewilderment in Lu's eyes.
Before Yang Zhen could speak, a burly woman stepped forward from the crowd, grabbed Yang Zhen and Lu Benwei without a word, and dragged them out the door. Along the way, she warned them, "Let me tell you, the Spirit Learning Palace's kitchen has many rules. If I find out you didn't genuinely want to enter the kitchen, I'll chop you into mincemeat with that huge cleaver and feed you to the jackals in the back mountains."
Lu Benwei shuddered and almost cried. He looked around, but there was no trace of Xiao Ling.
Yang Zhen wasn't afraid of kitchen knives, but he was completely bewildered and couldn't figure out what had happened.
At this moment, the woman gave a light snort and said, " Xiao Ling is a good child, and her cousin is like family to us. If they hadn't repeatedly recommended you two, why would you have been allowed to try your luck in the kitchen?"
" Xiao Ling?" Lu Benwei jumped in excitement and hurriedly asked, "Auntie, where is Xiao Ling?"
"What auntie? Where did you get an auntie from? Your whole family are aunties!" The woman suddenly glared at him, spitting into Lu Benwei's mouth. Lu Benwei looked like he wanted to vomit but didn't dare to, which made Yang Zhen chuckle.
The woman glared at Yang Zhen, Yang Zhen quickly asked, "Sister, may I ask what we need?"
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, the woman, who had previously looked fierce, suddenly beamed with joy. She patted Yang Zhen's hand and said, "This young man knows how to talk! Oh, and he's handsome too. Work hard, and maybe you can marry a kitchen maid as your dao companion. Wouldn't that be the greatest thing in life? Don't worry, you don't need to do anything. Just don't be clumsy. Sister Nongyu will give you special treatment!"
Lu Benwei stared at Yang Zhen in Celestial Person, secretly giving Yang Zhen a thumbs up. Although he was still completely bewildered, he roughly understood that he and Yang Zhen actually had a chance to enter the dining room. This... this was simply an incredible stroke of luck!
Yang Zhen asked curiously, "Is it really okay to do nothing?"
"That's not entirely true!" Sister Nongyu turned back and gave Yang Zhen a wink, saying with a smile, "If you're quick and efficient, and have some skill in spiritual cuisine, you might be able to become a spiritual chef's assistant. That way, you'll have a high status in the kitchen, and you'll definitely attract many young maids who are devoted to you."
Spiritual food?
Yang Zhen was stunned. Damn it, he actually seems to have some expertise in spiritual cuisine, and quite a great one at that.
Oh my, this is going to be fun!