jdhmnovel Chapter 381 A Man's Age is Also a Secret
Chapter 381 A Man's Age is Also a Secret
Li Muyang, itching to show off his culinary skills, used the kitchen utensils to cook a dish.
The recipe was drawn from the Administration Bureau, and the ingredients were freshly picked from the Small World. In addition, Li Muyang learned that Hong Xiudie's ancestor was Hong Fugui, so he wanted to show off his cooking skills!
Watching Li Muyang's actions and the ingredients he used, Hong Xiudie fell into deep thought. They looked familiar! It seemed like her family's ancestral recipe?
After an agonizing wait, a delicious dish was placed in front of them.
Namo Amitabha Buddha.
Yes, it's a delicious dish cooked by Xiao Fugui, a Buddhist dish, used to admonish the Empress Dowager not to kill any living beings.
The cooking process is not complicated, so this dish tests the ingredients, the preparation process, and the chef's skill.
Li Muyang prepared a generous portion, mainly so that everyone could taste it. Therefore, in addition to the three female cooks, Erii and all the kitchen helpers were also invited to try the flavor.
Seeing everyone enjoying his cooking, Li Muyang calmly waved his hand, took out a pair of sunglasses, and put them on.
Don't be obsessed with me, I'm just a legend.
Don't misunderstand, it's Li Muyang who knows what's going to happen next.
First came a song called "A Bite of China," which started playing from somewhere. Luckily, it wasn't "Spring Snow."
Then, as if they had suddenly realized something, the group adopted Buddhist postures, made mudras with their hands, and one after another, a dazzling light appeared behind their heads!
Good heavens! The kitchen was suddenly resplendent with gold! It was glittering with gold! Everyone looked like they had a Buddha-like expression on their faces!
In a place that is not easily noticed, in a place on the body of a certain lady with a divine tongue that cannot be observed by the naked eye or instruments, the black mist that originally permeated her heart of the chef has been completely purified by the devastating Buddhist light.
It was just something I did on a whim.
Li Muyang also wanted to test his knowledge of Buddhist scriptures. The culinary essence of this dish is based on Buddhist thought, which is why it has such a strong Buddhist character.
Yes, the protagonist is not only proficient in Buddhist thought, but also in Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism! A true polymath!
Even Erii could feel that her mood had calmed down. The fusion with the White King's power still affected her to some extent, although she was just a little more irritable than before... It's possible that she got angry while playing the game.
But after finishing one dish, Erii felt as if she had been purified, and she started watching!
When I came to my senses and opened my eyes, I saw huge, bright lights right in front of me, so bright they blinded me!
Li Muyang promptly handed her a pair of sunglasses, which Erii hurriedly took and put on, exclaiming, "Muyang, you're really basking in the sunlight! Or is it a Buddha's aura?! Are they going to become monks or nuns?"
Li Muyang calmly adjusted his glasses: "How could that be! If I had that ability, the Buddhist sect would probably invite me to sit in their camp! It's just a little bit of Buddhist nature, simply purifying the mind and helping people to see things more clearly."
In fact, it is the Dao that Li Muyang comprehended under the Bodhi Tree.
No Bodhi tree, nor stand mirror.
There was nothing in the first place, so where could dust gather?
In short: Don't be too delusional or attached to things.
Li Muyang's most fundamental "Tao" is actually the balanced and moderate philosophy, which also embodies the idea that Bodhi has no tree, tranquility and non-action, and the unity of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
Just as Li Muyang said, after a while, everyone woke up from the illusion created by the food, and the big light behind their heads disappeared, returning them to normal. They just felt much more relaxed.
Of course, the three cooks woke up earlier than the others and were still blinded by the bright light, so they silently put on the sunglasses that Li Muyang handed them.
That's so thoughtful!
"Master! Your cooking skills are probably comparable to those of my grandfather."
Having tasted Li Muyang's cooking, Hong Xiudie changed her address once again, and she felt that her future path seemed to be clearer!
A single dish can have the effect of enlightening one's mind!
Li Muyang waved his hand modestly: "No, no, no, I only achieved this effect thanks to the ingredients."
Hong Xiudie rolled her eyes: "Who isn't? You must have used spiritual ingredients that contain spiritual energy, right? It's just that cooking these kinds of ingredients requires skill, and it's difficult for ordinary people to handle them. Isn't that also a kind of cooking skill?"
Li Muyang smiled and didn't say anything more, because there were actually alchemy techniques involved. In a sense, the art of cooking and the art of alchemy are similar in many ways.
Erii then chimed in, trying to impress him: "Muyang, aren't you a doctor? How come you're also a skilled cook!"
"What?! A doctor?!" Hong Xiudie was stunned by these words. You have such a profound level of culinary skill, and now you're telling me you're not a professional chef?!
Erina, standing to the side, nodded with a melancholy expression and remarked, "And he's a veterinarian."
Everyone immediately had a look on their faces that said, "He's become like Wangcai."
After all, Li Muyang doesn't look that old!
"Excuse me, how old are you, Boss Li?" Hong Xiudie whispered in Li Muyang's ear.
Li Muyang smiled politely: "Girl, don't you know you shouldn't ask a man's age so casually?"
"Don't ask! The answer is eighteen!"
Hong Xiudie pouted: "AUV~ You're a grown man, why are you talking to me about this? What secret do you have to hide?"
Li Muyang shrugged, both amused and exasperated: "Okay, if you count the time I've spent in different worlds, I just don't want to admit that I'm almost thirty."
Well, even without counting the years in the river of time, the time spent inside is indeed very long, but there is no timekeeping inside!
Li Muyang would never admit that he was hundreds of years older than he was, and that the time in the time tunnel didn't count!
Anyway, I don't lack lifespan!
"Then should I call you Uncle?" Hong Xiudie said with a wicked smile.
Li Muyang (￣へ￣): Hmph~
"He prefers to be called Onii-chan~" Erii suddenly spoke up, then grabbed Li Muyang's hand and started acting cute, facing him: "Onii-chan~"
Li Muyang swallowed hard and reflexively touched his nose. Hmm, he hadn't lost his composure!
Do you know what it's like to see Erii, a cute anime girl dressed in a gorgeous kimono, calling you "Onii-chan"? Damn it! Li Muyang says he simply can't handle it!
Having been inexplicably fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), Hong Xiudie pouted and slipped away. Sigh~ It's still more fun to tease the God Tongue Miss! Although she's also tsundere, she's much more honest than that tsundere C-brat from the Bai family!
As for the seemingly aloof and domineering older sister from the Liu family, who is actually extremely competitive and cunning, Hong Xiudie chose to keep her distance, but unfortunately, the woman wouldn't let her go.
Coming to Japan was also a way to hide away.
As for Erina, she seems like a queen, but she's actually the type who's a bit of a masochist inside. She becomes as soft as water when she meets someone stronger than her. Hehehe~
So, how do you know this so well?
After all that commotion, when Li Muyang and Erii finally emerged from the kitchen, they saw Inspector Megure leading a group of people, surrounding a girl who looked almost exactly like Princess Mira, along with Uncle Mori, Earl Keith, and others.
It was clear that they had figured out that Princess Mira and Xiao Lan had switched identities.
"Hey, isn't this Xiaolan? Why are you wearing Mila's clothes?" Li Muyang teased upon seeing her.
Unfortunately, no one present understood the joke, and Xiaolan, who was being earnest, wanted to explain it again when she saw someone she knew.
Erii waved her hand and said, "No need, we know what's going on. Ran, why don't you and Princess Mira change your clothes?"
Xiao Lan nodded awkwardly; she was helpless too! Who knew that the princess would actually strip her clothes off!
Well, actually, if Xiaolan really didn't want to, would Mira have pulled her off? It's more like she was playing hard to get.
Who hasn't dreamed of being a princess?
“Count Keith, this is not a good matter!” Li Muyang looked meaningfully at the still composed Count Keith beside him and said leisurely, “This should be considered unexpected by you, right? But Xiaolan is my friend, so you have to take good care of her safety. If anything happens to her, I’ll have to go to Vesbania to have a chat with you.”
Earl Keith smiled faintly and said, "That's natural."
Before Uncle Mori could say anything more, Li Muyang whispered to him, "Uncle, this has already happened, and you can't stop it. Ensuring Xiaolan's safety is the most important thing."
"Moreover, Mira's ability to escape must have been intentional on the part of this count. He even hired a bodyguard for Mira to accompany her on her outings, probably wanting the princess to have a good time before ascending the throne. Now that Xiao Lan has unexpectedly barged in, he won't give up easily."
Li Muyang didn't say much, but reminded Uncle Mouri to protect Ran within the limits of his power. Because of the current situation, unless Inspector Megure and his men forcibly keep Ran, there was no other way. Everyone knew the price that would have to be paid, which could be big or small. That's why Inspector Megure and Uncle Mouri were hesitant to act.
Earl Keith will definitely make Lan serve as Princess Mira's stand-in temporarily, so that he can avoid a lot of trouble.
Of course, Li Muyang is definitely on the side of Uncle and Xiaolan! But it's not necessary for Li Muyang to force Xiaolan to stay, because Count Keith has already made up his mind whether Xiaolan stays or not. One more or one less won't make a difference.
Since that's the case, why not go along with Xiaolan's wishes and let her experience the "joy" of being a princess?
At the same time, Li Muyang's seemingly threatening words were actually an attempt to get benefits for Xiaolan, which Earl Keith understood, which is why he readily agreed.
Hearing Li Muyang's words, Uncle Mori glared at Earl Keith with great displeasure. Wasn't this putting his own daughter on the spot? Who didn't know that Princess Mira's condition was in danger recently?
To this, Earl Keith could only maintain his polite smile. He knew he hadn't acted properly; what was wrong with a father glaring at him a few times?
There was still room for discussion, so Li Muyang stopped getting involved and simply sat down to the side with Erii.
The night is long, and it's still early; tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful!
With Ran as a stand-in, Princess Mira's official news naturally remained that she had never disappeared. Neither the Japanese government nor Count Keith wanted the news of Princess Mira's disappearance to spread. After a brief exchange, they tacitly agreed to use Ran as a stand-in.