Chapter 61: This Child Has a Promising Future
Chapter 61: This Child Has a Promising Future
When the box was opened, Ye Linfang was momentarily stunned by the sudden flash of light.
Was she hallucinating?
Why did a colorful glow flash from the lunchbox?
Xue Tanxin, who was leisurely peeling shrimp across the table, also paused mid-motion and glanced toward the box.
What the hell?
Did something just flash before his eyes?
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"What a Fragrance!"
As the aroma spread, Ye Linfang's eyes widened.
"This kid, Jiang Tian, actually has such skills?"
She had experienced countless life-or-death battles over the years and possessed an unshakable state of mind.
Yet, at this moment, she couldn't help but swallow involuntarily.
If even she was tempted, that meant this dish was truly extraordinary.
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"It Just Smells Good. It Might Not Taste Good."
Xue Tanxin muttered nonchalantly, but his gaze kept flickering toward the lunchbox.
Ye Linfang, unlike him, didn't hold back.
She picked up a piece of braised pork trotter and took a bite.
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"Hmm!"
Her eyes lit up instantly.
The juicy, flavorful meat melted in her mouth, and before she knew it, she had already taken two more bites of rice.
"So delicious!"
For a moment, Ye Linfang struggled to find words.
Xue Ruyan smiled knowingly.
She knew her grandmother would notice something soon.
This dish wasn't just delicious.
Something was hidden within it.
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"What's Wrong?"
Ye Linfang eagerly reached for another piece.
Clatter!
The chopsticks suddenly slipped from her fingers, and the braised pork trotter fell back into the lunchbox.
The noise startled Xue Tanxin, who was still pretending not to care.
He turned toward his wife and saw her staring at the dish, her expression shifting from shock to deep contemplation.
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"Try Another Piece."
After a long moment, Ye Linfang exhaled deeply and turned to her husband.
"Old man, you should try one too."
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"Heh, You Eat It. I'll Stick to My Shrimp."
Xue Tanxin coughed twice and shook his head.
He couldn't admit that he had been staring at the dish this entire time.
He had already lost face earlier—
How could he suddenly change his mind?
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"Xue Tanxin."
Ye Linfang called out his full name.
Immediately, he picked up a piece of pork trotter and took a bite.
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"So Delicious!"
He couldn't help but exclaim.
His pride meant nothing before this taste.
Although he never liked pig trotters, these…
He couldn't stop eating them.
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"Wait… What is This Feeling?"
Halfway through his second piece, Xue Tanxin's expression changed.
He closed his eyes.
A warm sensation spread from his stomach, flowing through his limbs.
His entire body tingled.
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"This Dish… Strengthens Blood Energy?"
Xue Tanxin's eyes snapped open, sparkling with realization.
He looked at his wife and granddaughter in shock.
"How is this possible?!"
They had eaten countless top-tier ingredients before.
But this?
This dish wasn't just nourishing.
It actively improved cultivation!
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"Do You Know the Price of That Space Ring?"
Ye Linfang turned toward Xue Ruyan.
Her sharp gaze seemed to pierce through her granddaughter.
"That boy must be extraordinary if you're willing to give him such a gift."
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"Master Huang Was There."
Xue Ruyan nodded and looked down at her phone.
She had already messaged Jiang Tian and confirmed what she was allowed to reveal.
"Master Huang came to visit Jiang Tian and commented on the space ring. He explained its significance."
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"This Boy Knows What He's Doing."
Ye Linfang nodded thoughtfully.
"He didn't just give us this dish to say thanks—"
"He's sending us a message."
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"A Message?"
Xue Tanxin frowned.
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"He's Telling Us—"
"That our granddaughter is not blindly infatuated."
"That he is truly capable and deserving of what she gave him."
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"Hmm…"
Xue Tanxin stroked his beard.
This young man wasn't simple.
Not only did he impress their granddaughter, but he also knew how to win over her family.
Thoughtful. Strategic. Capable.
Very satisfying.
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"He Must Have a Rare Talent."
Xue Tanxin guessed, "But the quality of the ingredients must also be extraordinary."
Even top-tier farmed spirit beasts couldn't compare to this.
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"The Ingredients Are From the Red Pig Tribe."
"Brought back by Master Huang."
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Silence.
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"The Red Pig Tribe?!"
The chopsticks dropped from Xue Tanxin's hands.
Ye Linfang's pupils contracted.
The words exploded in their minds like thunder.
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"Where's the Poison?"
Xue Tanxin demanded.
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"Jiang Tian's Cooking Has No Poison."
Xue Ruyan's voice carried a hint of pride.
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"Unbelievable!"
Ye Linfang's hand trembled.
"A natural-born chef… This is too incredible."
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"Then I Have to Eat More."
She picked up another piece.
"Do you know how many humans the Red Pig Tribe has slaughtered?"
"I've always said I wanted to eat their flesh and drink their blood."
"I never thought… I actually could!"
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"Good!"
Xue Tanxin's eyes gleamed fiercely.
For those who had fought against the Red Pig Tribe,
Eating their meat felt like vengeance.
The taste of retribution.
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A Message From Jiang Tian
While her grandparents devoured the meal,
Xue Ruyan sent Jiang Tian a message.
[Grandpa and Grandma loved the food. Knowing it came from the Red Pig Tribe, they enjoyed it even more.]
His reply came quickly.
[Next time, I'll cook something even better for the old heroes.]
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"This Child Must Be Protected."
Xue Tanxin declared.
Ye Linfang nodded in agreement.
Then, she turned to her granddaughter.
"Xiao Ruyan, during the martial arts college entrance exam—"
"Take care of him."
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"Me?"
Take care of Jiang Tian?
Xue Ruyan blinked.
How did she become his protector?