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Chapter 212: Xixi's Absence at the Restaurant (Part 1)
Chapter 212: Xixi's Absence at the Restaurant (Part 1)
The night was hazy, and a dim candlelight shone, striving to illuminate the darkness.
The entire alley was quiet, so quiet that the sound of the spring rain gently falling on the black tiles seemed to echo like thunder.
The cool breeze blew through the spring rain, and the raindrops colliding with each other sounded like a symphony of battle.
Li Che's black silk robe was damp with rain, and the spring rain seemed to be intensifying.
However, the heavy rain that enveloped the world could not block out the dim yellow light shining from the restaurant.
The familiar big black dog lay on the ground, its fur sleek and black, indicating that it had been well-fed recently.
It bared its teeth at Li Che, revealing a human-like smile.
Li Che stared at the dog in silence.
A chill rose from the soles of his feet, instantly spreading throughout his body, causing every pore to dilate and release a cool mist.
This big black dog...
How could it be here in Dao City?! If he had seen this dog in Jin Guang City, Li Che wouldn't have been surprised, but this was Dao City...
Could it be that the restaurant had moved here too?
Li Che's eyebrows furrowed, and doubts flooded his mind, rising like thick fog, intertwining without end.
The other party...
Was it following him on purpose? This thought suddenly occurred to Li Che.
But as soon as he thought of it, he felt a bit vain.
After all, the world was vast, and where others wanted to go had nothing to do with him. It wasn't possible that just because Li Che had come to Dao City, the restaurant owner and the big black dog wouldn't come to Dao City, right?
Originally, Li Che had already noticed something different about this restaurant.
When he was in Jin Guang City, Li Che had thought that the restaurant owner appeared because of the Four Divine Eight-Armed Prison Lotus Wrathful Third Prince Mystic Temple.
He was guarding and keeping an eye on that strange temple.
Now it seemed...
That judgment was wrong.
Li Che's mind returned to the present, and his gaze became fixed on the big black dog. The dog bared its teeth at him, laughing, as if it didn't wait for Li Che's reaction, rolled its eyes, and lay down again.
What a boring person.
Li Che seemed to read this thought from the dog's reaction.
He exhaled, tearing apart the spring rain.
Finally, Li Che took a step forward and walked towards the restaurant.
The layout was the same, as was the entrance and the dog.
Li Che pushed open the door, and the curtain flapped, causing the copper bell hanging at the entrance to jingle.
Li Che entered the restaurant, and the interior had undergone some changes, appearing slightly more spacious.
But not by much.
Li Che's body was filled with vital aura, like a dragon's energy, as if a crucible was burning within him, evaporating the spring rain that had splashed and exploded on his body into steam.
He stepped into the restaurant with a clean and refreshing feeling, and found a chair to sit down.
The white-robed owner emerged from the kitchen, his black hair hanging loosely, and his face exuding a sense of coolness and detachment.
Seeing Li Che, he nodded, as if recognizing a regular customer: "You're here?"
Li Che looked at the young man in white and replied, "Yes."
Outside the restaurant, the spring rain poured down, pounding on the alley's cobblestones, making them gleam and reflect the light.
The steam mixed with the spring rain, swirling in, filling the air with the scent of spring.
Inside the restaurant, the curtain fluttered gently, and the breeze wafted through.
"What would you like to eat?"
The white-robed owner took off the apron hanging on the wall, putting it on as he asked Li Che in a soft voice.
"I don't know."
"Just leave it to you, boss."
Sitting in the chair, Li Che leaned back against the backrest, and his entire body relaxed.
Don't mention...
Being in the restaurant made him feel like he was back home.
Li Che felt a sense of relief, as if the tension in his nerves had been released.
After arriving in Dao City, Li Che was actually quite tense, even though he had many trump cards and the Flying Thunder Chess Saint's instant teleportation.
But the pressure was still immense because Dao City was very different from Jin Guang City.
There were too many strong cultivators, and too many with ill intentions who coveted Xixi.
That Su Huali had definitely informed strong cultivators from Ji Mo Li's lineage, such as You Liqing, about the bet between Xixi and Ji Hai Hui.
As You Liqing's master, Ji Mo Li would not tolerate his lineage's blood being treated as a servant.
So, they would definitely keep an eye on Xixi.
Of course, this was Li Che's worst-case scenario.
But being in an unfamiliar place, he had to tread carefully, and naturally, he couldn't think positively. He couldn't underestimate the evil and ugliness of human nature.
Additionally, the Corpse God Sect's demon child also had his eyes on Xixi, constantly thinking of making her his future sect leader's wife.
He wanted to groom Xixi as his future wife from childhood...
Pah! Just thinking about it made Li Che angry.
Leaning back in the chair, Li Che exhaled.
However, in this restaurant, he inexplicably felt a sense of peace.
Although the restaurant's origins were unclear, and everything was shrouded in mystery, this feeling of peace made Li Che feel very comfortable.
In his chest, five Dao Fruits were as calm as virgins, showing no signs of danger.
This indicated that the restaurant was safe, and that was enough.
Li Che trusted the Dao Fruits; as long as there was a hint of malice, he would sense it.
If the other party could even deceive the Dao Fruits,
Li Che's resistance would probably not cause much of a splash.
It was better to conserve his strength and eat a few more bowls of the restaurant's food, after all...
The boss's cooking skills were truly exceptional! The aroma wafted out from the kitchen, like a tangible smoke, although it was just a simple noodle fragrance. It permeated his heart and transformed into various unforgettable flavors.
It seemed to evoke childhood memories, causing Li Che to recall scenes from his past life.
These were scenes sealed in his memory, from a long time ago.
Skyscrapers, bustling streets...
The chaotic scenes were like a reflection in water or a flower in a mirror, dreamlike and surreal.
Compared to this world, it was much safer.
Li Che's eyes drooped slightly.
Inside the restaurant, the owner brought out a bowl of noodles.
"I made a simple bowl of noodles; please have a taste."
The white-robed owner placed the noodles in front of Li Che.
The soup was clear and refreshing, the noodles were like dragon whiskers, and a perfectly fried egg, fragrant and golden, sat atop the noodles, with bits of green onion like emeralds.
It was a sight that made one's mouth water, and the rising steam made it hard for Li Che to look away.
The white-robed owner removed his apron and sat down across from Li Che.
Watching Li Che eat with an excellent appetite, a faint smile appeared on his lips.
He took out a roll of paper, pinched some tobacco from his scent bag, and carefully rolled a slender cigarette, tapping it lightly on the table.
Then, he held a matchstick in his mouth and lit it.
"Hiss—"
"Huff—"
Smoke rose, creating a hazy atmosphere.
"Xixi didn't come, so you'll have to make do." The boss said softly.
Li Cheng's movements paused, and suddenly, the noodles in his bowl lost their appeal.
Xixi's absence meant no braised pork, sweet and sour fish, or wine-soaked fish. Instead, he, Li Cheng, was given a bowl of plain noodle soup.
How could there be such discrimination!
Although Xixi was adorable, she was also Li Cheng's daughter.
Could he, Li Cheng, not even get a glimpse of her radiance?
"What's wrong? Can't you make do? Then don't eat it."
The boss narrowed his eyes, exhaling smoke as he spoke.
Li Cheng didn't respond. He ate faster, finishing the noodles in a few bites and drinking the soup dry.
"Huff~"
Li Cheng put down the bowl and leaned back in his chair, contentedly exhaling a mouthful of hot air.
He felt relaxed.
Watching the boss smoking, Li Cheng narrowed his eyes.
"Can I have one?"
Li Cheng asked.
The boss held the cigarette between two fingers, glanced at Li Cheng, thought for a moment, and then skillfully rolled a cigarette for Li Cheng, handing it to him.
"Just one."
A cigarette after a meal was pure bliss, like being a celestial.
Outside the restaurant.
The big black dog watched the two men smoking, and immediately covered its nose in disgust.
It lay on the ground, gazing at the hazy night sky created by the spring rain.
On the first day Xixi didn't come to the restaurant, he missed her.
...
...
The next day, dawn broke.
Lead-colored clouds rolled in the sky, brewing spring rain.
A few raindrops fell, hitting the cheeks and bursting into droplets, bringing a cool spring sensation to the skin.
The willow branches swayed gently, and the fluffy catkins danced in the air.
After waking up, Li Cheng directly used the Flying Thunder Chess Piece to teleport to the independent workshop in the outer city of the Heavenly Origin Dao City.
He checked on his clones in the painting, then refined his martial arts, circulating his essence qi, and tempering his divine aura.
In the morning, his spirit was high, and his internal organs revived from their slumber, making it an excellent time for tempering.
After a round of tempering, Li Cheng's divine aura reached seven strands.
Of course, it was the Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant Divine Aura that reached seven strands, while the Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing Divinity and Primordial Heaven Heaven-Crushing Staff Divine Aura naturally had fewer strands than the earliest cultivated Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant.
If one were to combine the three divine auras into one, Li Cheng would barely have one strand of the Three Elements Divine Aura.
Scorching heat waves surged like a dragon, relentlessly ravaging the courtyard.
Li Cheng's skin turned red, and every pore dilated as the raging heat waves assaulted him.
His eyes flashed like lightning, and his five fingers struck the void.
Li Cheng stood in the courtyard, and the Golden Treasure Eight Treasures Thunder Dragon Staff in his hand pointed downward, causing the air to ripple in waves.
The mud pill between his eyebrows glowed, and his primordial spirit opened its eyes, divine light swirling as it rapidly traversed his flesh, sensing the strengthening of his tendons and bones, which seemed to radiate a brilliant golden light!
The writhing and strengthening of his internal organs were gradually revealed in his mind.
Among them, the transformation of the heart, lungs, and kidneys was particularly intense!
He refined a vast amount of essence qi, rolling like a mighty river!
Feeling the unparalleled grandeur and vigor, Li Cheng couldn't help but let out a long, high-pitched roar!
It was as fierce as a dragon and as majestic as a tiger!
Li Cheng felt a surge of emotion, his eyes shining like golden light. He took a step forward, and his entire body exuded a vigorous aura, as if piercing through the void.
His figure instantly soared into the air, flashing through three to four zhang before continuously changing positions, until the fourth time!
On the fifth attempt, he almost succeeded, with countless afterimages overlapping and eventually disappearing without a trace.
Li Cheng stood in the courtyard.
He stood with his hands behind his back, his black silk robe fluttering in the wind.
Raising his head, he exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, "It's almost there. The Eights Heavens Steps in the Void is about to reach the Master's realm."
"Because I've mastered the Ten Thousand Transformations Dragon Elephant, Ten Thousand Dragons Subduing Divinity, and Primordial Heaven Heaven-Crushing Staff, the three Martial Saint ultimate techniques, and then I'll practice the Martial Saint ultimate techniques, there will be fewer difficulties, and it will feel like breaking through bamboo."
"This is the connection between martial arts."
Li Cheng was in a great mood.
He understood that for the remaining two Martial Saint ultimate techniques, reaching the Master's realm, condensing the Martial Saint's true intent, and refining the divine aura was just a matter of time.
Changing into clean clothes, Li Cheng left the courtyard, locked the door, and walked through the alley.
He arrived at the restaurant, where the boss was making dumplings.
"Hey, boss, you're making dumplings yourself?"
"For Xixi."
The boss glanced at Li Cheng and said indifferently.
"Wait a moment."
Then, the boss in white stood up, entered the kitchen, and started cooking the dumplings.
After a while, he packed the cooked dumplings and handed them to Li Cheng.
Li Cheng smiled, thanked the boss, and left a golden leaf before leaving the alley and teleporting back to the courtyard in Fragrant Lane using the Flying Thunder Chess Piece.
Xixi was squatting under the eaves, brushing her teeth with Old Chen.
Li Cheng had made the toothbrushes for them.
As soon as Li Cheng returned, Xixi's nose started twitching, and her mouth was still foamy. She looked up, her eyes shining, "Daddy, what a familiar smell!"
"Did the dog come too?!"
Xixi immediately guessed where the food came from.
However, her attention was on the lazy big black dog.
Even the boss's carefully prepared dumplings couldn't compete with the dog's temptation.
"Practice hard. Once you become the Sect Master's personal disciple, Daddy will take you to meet the dog."
Li Cheng put down the dumplings and patted Xixi's head.
Hearing this, Xixi's eyes flashed with intense determination!
She was determined to become the Sect Master's personal disciple to see the dog. Children's determination often came from mysterious sources.
After breakfast, Li Cheng instructed Xixi, Zhang Ya, and Old Chen in their martial arts practice in the courtyard.
After giving some pointers, Li Qingshan finally woke up, stretched lazily, and was then dragged by Li Cheng to help.
Li Cheng didn't hold back, which made Li Qingshan furious.
Seeing Li Cheng wave goodbye and leave, Li Qingshan understood that Li Cheng was going to play without him again!
Li Qingshan had already found out.
Recently, in the outer city of the Heavenly Origin Dao City, there had been numerous murder cases.
Many second and third-rate gangs had been wiped out, and those who were killed turned out to be evil people from the Corpse God Sect!
Li Qingshan immediately guessed who was responsible.
True to his nature, the Sacred Bull was as righteous as ever, hating evil with a passion.
Li Qingshan let out a bitter laugh and shook his head. "I should also put in more effort and strive to reach the Grandmaster level... then I can keep up with the main group!"
Li Qingshan's fighting spirit was ignited.
His Eight Dragons Stirring the River technique was about to reach the Master level, and once he condensed the Grandmaster's true intent, he could challenge for the Grandmaster level.
At that time, he would be able to exchange for the top-tier Martial Saint's ultimate skill, the Eight Heavenly Dragon Sky Hammer, from the Divine Sect!
(End of Chapter)
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