Little Cooking Saint – 0265 – Pan-Fried Shrimp Bun (b)

Chapter 265 – Pan-Fried Shrimp Bun (b)

Translated by Gumihou

Edited by Gumihou

 

AutoGumi at work, because Fat Cat’s explanation is suspect, Shiyu’s comprehension is suspect. Therefore, Gumihou washed her hands of the whole side quest arc.

Gumi is emptiness and emptiness is Gumi…

 

Only a Nascent Formation Cultivator could move faster than the speed of his mental powers but that girl was only a Core Condensation expert. Her ability was close to the Great Perfection Level but that still puts her below Divine Transformation.

“Interesting,” he laughed. He had heard that only souls with powerful mental powers could be reborn into a new body. However, this was his first encounter with a rebirth person. Individuals like them are just too scarce.

However… is this person really a rebirthed? Could Qing Luo be mistaken?

Thoughts chased each other through his mind as he continued to stroll around the city.

 

As for Shiyu, she had not left the City at all but had instead entered Saint’s Dwelling.

The incident was too strange and she just could not understand it. After fruitlessly searching the whole of Hai’er Alley, she decided to consult Fat Cat.

She found Fat Cat lounging next to the jade bottle containing the Qi of Origin.

After Shiyu explained what happened, Fat Cat tipped his head to the side and asked, “What rare herb did you use?”

“An 8,000-year-old Spirit Calming Grass,” said Shiyu. This grass is not useful for Cultivation but it could calm the soul and coax it to stay with the body. This was why Shiyu was so sure that she could save the child even after death.

“You’ve used the right herb,” said Fat Cat. “The Spirit Calming Grass could calm the soul and increase the chances of preventing it from leaving the body. However, the possibility is very low. That child must have encountered such a situation [1].”

“… …” Shiyu suddenly did not know what to say.

“Though she could not be considered dead, life is not guaranteed either. It all depends on chance. In fact, she is lucky to have reached this point through chance and coincidence.”

Shiyu suddenly thought of another matter, “Is it alright for her to wander around outside?” After all, a wondering soul separated from its body has very few defences. Wouldn’t the soul be miserable if it is subjugated forever?

“Did I not say that it all depends on chance? Ghosts could travel a thousand li a night. Moreover, you have no idea which direction she went. Whether you can meet again would depend on fate.”

After hearing all this, Shiyu suddenly wondered if she had done the right thing.

“Forget it, as long as the motive is right, it’s enough to reach the goal even if the route is different.” After all, it’s not like she had done the matter casually. She had thought through every single move. However, she never thought that she would encounter such an accident.

Perhaps it is all part of a person’s destiny?

Since there was nothing she could do about it, Shiyu decided not to think about it anymore.

 

Once thoughts of her failure with the little girl were pushed out, it was invaded by another thought.

That beautiful looking man just now. Just thinking about him brought a sense of oppression over Shiyu.

More and more powerful people are coming into the Capital. Those without strength has no right to speak. She must quickly breakthrough to Divine Transformation Realm.

After popping out of the Saint’s Dwelling, Shiyu returned to the College. The Dean had sent her another batch of beast core. He must have sourced these cores from nearby cities. As promised, beast cores at Level 4 and above all belonged to her. This time, there were quite a few Level 4 cores and over a dozen Level 5 cores.

The upper-level cores must have been contributed by the Imperial Family and the Liu Clan.

Shiyu counted the number of beast cores in hand and found that she has one Level 6 core and eleven Level 5 cores. If it’s for herself, it’s more than enough. However, she needed to raise the Cultivation of eight people now. Therefore, she still needed to gather more.

However, getting one’s hands on high-level beast cores is easier said than done, especially at the Ninth Realm. No matter how much money or resources she has, how on earth was she going to get her hands on more…

Suddenly, Shiyu knocked herself on the head.

That’s right!

Just how many outsiders are hanging around the Imperial Capital now? How many of them are Divine Transformation masters? In all likelihood, most of them came from the Eight Realm where Level 5 and 6 cores should be more plentiful. Perhaps, some of them even have those cores on their person?

However, it would not be a good idea to snatch the cores from these powerful people. She must think of a way to get those cores from them [3].

 

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While Shiyu was fretting over beast cores, a certain man dressed in all white was recognised by someone.

“Elder Huan, may I ask why you’re here?” the person who recognised Huan Mo was someone Shiyu had seen before. He was the leader of the black-clad people that had arrived on tiger-like beasts the other night.

He was still dressed in imposing all black but his expression was not quite as arrogant as before. Or, one should say, he dared not be arrogant before Huan Mo.

Huan Mo looked at him consideringly, “You are…”

“This lowly one is Suo Lan. Elder most likely doesn’t know this one. This lowly one has only seen Elder once from a distance,” he had seen how the clan patriarch walked side by side with Elder Huan and treated him with great courtesy.

“Oh, I see,” Huan Mo nodded at him. Without putting on airs, he asked, “What are you doing at the Ninth Realm? Visiting relatives?”

“Elder must be jesting. This one is sent by the Patriarch to perform some small tasks. Once it is done, this one shall leave. What about elder? Surely you’re not here to visit relatives?” Suo Lan asked politely.

He had not expected Elder Huan to be so amiable. Compared to other elders who looked down on their noble nostrils at him, this elder’s attitude was very refreshing. If he could establish a good relationship with the elder here, perhaps it might benefit him in the future.

“Oh no, those generations of children and grandchildren of mine numbered in the hundreds have all gone on their own way. They don’t need me to look out for them,” Huan Mo said leisurely as he observed the people passing by.

At this, Suo Lan said, “Then, does elder have a place to stay? If not, perhaps this one might arrange a place for elder?”

“Why not,” Huan Mo did not decline the offer. “Once it’s done, just call for me. I shall appear before you.”

“Yes, yes, this one shall prepare it now. Elder Huan must be busy, this one shall not disturb you anymore.”

Huan Mo nodded and wandered off.

As for Suo Lan, he quickly returned to the Ge Estate and ordered Patriarch Ge to prepare a courtyard for him. It has to be separated from others, clean and secluded.

Patriarch Ge observed his excited expression and felt curious, “Leader Suo, are we… expecting a distinguished guest?”

“Don’t ask about things you have no right to know,” Suo Lan’s cold and intimidating appearance returned. “Just do as I say and I will not let you take a loss,”

“Yes, yes, yes,” Patriarch Ge dare not question this person anymore and immediately ordered his servants to prepare the courtyard.

 

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That night, Shiyu prepared to go out again.

This time, however, something different happened. As soon as she stepped out of the College gates, she saw the man in white standing alone. He was looking up at the sky, seemingly lost in thought.

The moment she saw the man, Shiyu promptly turned around and made to walk back.

If she’s being followed, it’s better not to continue her nightly work.

However, even if she wished to leave, others did not wish to leave her alone.

“Why leave as soon as you see me?” Huan Mo looked displeased. “Is it because I’m better looking than you?”

“Am I familiar with you?” Shiyu found herself unable to move and could only glare at him. “Let go!”

“I can let you go but you must answer one question from me.”

 

[Gumihou: Ah, so drama…]

 

We now have Glossaries for Character, Cultivation Terms, Clan Names, Restaurants & Places

 

[1] Gumi has something to say: What situation are you talking about, Fat Cat? You can’t say ‘such a situation’ without explaining the situation!!?

[2] Gumi has something to say: Shiyu, have you heard the saying ‘The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions’?

[3] Gumi has something to say: Your first thought is to snatch things? Really? No amount of side quest karma is going to make Gumi forget this.

 

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