Fairy, Don't Be Afraid, I Am Blind

Chapter 334 - 191: You Su’s Cooking Pleases the Third Elder (Part 2)

Just after swallowing a bite, Wangshu reminded, "The Third Elder is coming."

As soon as she finished speaking, a graceful figure in green approached leisurely. Before she arrived, a rich fragrance like orchid and musk was already in the air.

The Third Elder had changed into a new cheongsam, adorned with ink patterns as delicate as water, giving this beautiful, radiant woman a scholarly aura.

Before everyone could pay their respects, the Third Elder asked, "What is this that’s so fragrant?"

But before You Su could answer, the Third Elder’s attention shifted to the charming girl with an oily mouth.

"Ah! This must be the third disciple that Lotus Sword Venerable wants to take!"

The beautiful woman was closely staring at Ji Lingruo’s face, full of surprise, as if she had seen a rare treasure.

Ji Lingruo was meeting the Third Elder for the first time, though she had heard of her somewhat from You Su, as she was considered the elder most close to Lotus Peak. She quickly wiped the oil from her lips with a handkerchief and respectfully said:

"Junior Ji Lingruo greets Mr. Bihua."

"No need for ceremony, no need for ceremony." The Third Elder immediately gestured in the void, helping Ji Lingruo up, "I am Mr. Bihua from Bihua Peak of the Profound Sky Sect, and have a good relationship with your master. There’s no need to be formal with me; you may call me Third Elder like your senior brother and sister."

You Su secretly shook his head, feeling the disparity between people was too great. Both newcomers, yet the Third Elder was much more enthusiastic about his junior sister than about him.

"Is it okay?" Ji Lingruo asked You Su carefully.

"The Third Elder holds a noble position; it’s probably not appropriate..."

"Hm?!"

The Third Elder hummed coldly, interrupting You Su’s advice to Ji Lingruo.

You Su suddenly felt a chill, quickly changed his tone:

"Junior sister might not know, but the Third Elder is the most approachable elder of the Profound Sky Sect. If you insist on being formal, it would be inappropriate instead."

"Ah?" Ji Lingruo nodded dumbly, suddenly feeling honored seeing this cultivator at the peak of the Human Race, "Third Elder, hello."

"Hello to you too."

The Third Elder’s eyes crescent-shaped with charm never left Ji Lingruo’s face.

She had only heard that Lotus Sword Venerable had taken a disciple from the Demon Race. She had intended to question He Shutong about why he would take a demon as a disciple during such sensitive times, which might make him a target of criticism, but upon seeing this graceful girl, her initial resentment vanished.

With such a beautiful young maiden, if she had seen her, she would surely want to take her as her own disciple too.

Moreover, she had such good taste, liking green just like her. Except her green was a more mature emerald, while the girl’s was a brighter jade.

"Why not go to Ancient Moon Residence to eat? Why cook for yourself?"

The Third Elder asked Ji Lingruo with a smile.

She had always turned a blind eye to Wangshu picking fruits for free in her orchard.

"I said I wanted to eat the dishes made by my senior brother, which is why he cooked. Senior brother’s cooking is delicious. Has Third Elder tried it? If not, why don’t you sit down and try some too?"

Ji Lingruo was somewhat timid, yet forced herself to answer calmly, not wanting to appear cowardly before a big figure.

But her words were utterly lacking the aura of an Immortal Family, sounding entirely like a simple invitation from neighbors in the mortal world. She seemed to have completely forgotten that the big figure before her was a Void Realm Venerable, who had long since transcended eating and drinking.

Just as You Su was about to politely decline on behalf of the Third Elder, he heard the Third Elder say:

"I haven’t eaten, but what’s so special about this kind of dish? I’ll take you and Wangshu to Ancient Moon Residence to taste the exquisite delicacies there, as a welcome gift for you."

What about me?

You Su smiled wryly; the top-grade dishes cost tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, which he certainly couldn’t afford. His junior sister, facing the menu of top-grade dishes, could only sigh in admiration, hoping one day she might afford them. But now, with the Third Elder fulfilling her dream, he hoped his junior sister would remember him, and bring back some to-go for him to taste.

"How can I accept that? Besides, my senior brother has already cooked for me, I’ll stick with this meal, thank you for your kind offer, Third Elder."

To You Su’s shock, Ji Lingruo actually declined the Third Elder’s goodwill upon their first meeting.

"Junior sister, Third Elder rarely invites people for a meal; these dishes are nothing, you can cook them anytime, I’ll finish them off here myself."

The Third Elder glanced at You Su and said, "You should stop eating too; I just let you slip out. Come, let’s go to Ancient Moon Residence together, and I’ll show you the hidden menu."

You Su chuckled inwardly, thinking this was thanks to his junior sister.

"Third Elder... perhaps next time? The dishes my senior brother makes are really delicious. In my opinion, they’re a delicacy, and I don’t want to waste them..."

Ji Lingruo hung her head, her small hands nervously fiddling together, not daring to meet the Third Elder’s eyes.

Upon hearing this, the Third Elder’s smile froze, and she shot a resentful glance at You Su, as if saying, "Why is there always you in the way when I’m charming the young ones?"

All the beauties of Lotus Peak, why must it be tainted by a smelly man like you?

"You’ve just joined, yet you respect and value your senior brother and sister so much; truly a good child. Continuing to invite would make me seem difficult. Fine, I’ll also try your senior brother’s cooking and see if it’s as good as you say."

The Third Elder gave You Su a sideways glance, yet still maintained her gentle smile.

"No, no, Third Elder, please go ahead. My senior brother’s cooking won’t disappoint you."

This small stone table only had three stone stools. Ji Lingruo quickly stood up, offering her spot to the Third Elder.

The Third Elder, however, pressed her shoulders down, holding her in place:

"Sit, I’ll just take your senior brother’s spot. He’s a martial, often standing to eat."

With that, she gracefully moved her waist, gently smoothing the folds of her skirt as she sat on the stone stool You Su had used. You Su could only obediently fetch a new set of chopsticks and bowl, silently grumbling that everyone here practiced martial arts, didn’t they?

Ji Lingruo stared at the plentiful curve beneath the Third Elder’s waist with silent astonishment, glancing at You Su, and sighed, thankfully her senior brother was blind, or else who could resist such a sight?

"Third Elder, please try." Ji Lingruo squeezed out a smile and invited, "This piece of pork belly, soaked in the sauce at the bottom and with balanced fat and lean meat, is the most exquisite."

The Third Elder smiled charmingly, lifted the jade chopsticks, and picked up the piece of golden pork indicated by Ji Lingruo.

With great poise, she even extended her fair hand to shield her movements as she brought the food to her lips.

In her perspective, Ji Lingruo’s refusal was simply due to not understanding what true Immortal delicacies were, thus valuing a blind cook’s food as priceless.

Hence, she tasted You Su’s cooking with ulterior motives—to subtly belittle it later. Then, when she took Ji Lingruo to Ancient Moon Residence for a meal, Ji Lingruo would completely disregard You Su’s cooking.

Hmph, disturbing me, are you?

"Mm! Delicious!"

The Third Elder’s beautiful eyes widened, conquered by the oily and spicy taste, she involuntarily exclaimed in praise, completely forgetting her intention was to disparage You Su.

"See! I told you it’s delicious!" Ji Lingruo giggled, looking adorable with a sense of pride.

Even the silent Wangshu Fairy’s eyelashes curved, appearing joyful.

The Third Elder’s chopsticks continued moving, picking up more fried meat, eating swiftly without even bothering to shield her movements, continually praising ’Mm mm’.

To her, the dish’s texture wasn’t top-notch, yet the flavor transported her back to her early days, roaming the human world.

She wasn’t born into an Immortal Family; back then, she was also an ordinary person seeking entry into the Immortal world—just a medicine girl at a mortal clinic. Now standing at the mountain peak, she often reminisced her carefree days—every evening after closing, eagerly anticipating what ’Cooking Skill’ the shopkeeper would perform with the large iron pot, creating the greatest happiness from a long day of work.

But now, not only were the people gone, even the city had been torn down and rebuilt. She sought her homeland, yet everything had changed.

The Void Realm Venerable’s body made her impervious to spice, yet it seemed to sting the softest spot in her heart.

The Third Elder gently laid down the chopsticks, suddenly stood up, glanced back at You Su, retracting all previous mockery and disdain, she calmly said:

"The skill is decent. I won’t continue to take your lunch; you all carry on, I’ll go see your master."

With that, the beautiful woman hurriedly walked into the back Immortal forest, her voice echoing:

"That set of chopsticks and bowl has been marked, remember to wash them clean."

Upon hearing this, Ji Lingruo looked at the dish of fried green pepper, left only with green peppers, her face plastered with regret:

I just wanted to be polite and let you try, how did you, a fasting Immortal, end up addicted?