153: Let's not postpone it, let's do it now, okay?

"Revered Master, in the current environment, obtaining the contribution points needed to exchange for the subsequent Cultivation Technique of the Xuanyuan Heavenly Heart Art is quite difficult."

Chu Yuan explained, "Furthermore, changing one's Cultivation Technique is also a troublesome matter."

"It would be better to first Cultivate the Heavenly Revelation Spirit Cultivation Art, and then consider exchanging for the Xuanyuan Heavenly Heart Art when I have enough contribution points."

Hearing this, Shangguan Xinglan nodded noncommittally.

Seeing that she seemed to be deep in thought, Chu Yuan spoke again: "Revered Master, rather than spending many years re-Cultivating a technique, your disciple wishes to first possess slightly stronger power before considering changing Cultivation Techniques."

Shangguan Xinglan nodded slightly, frowned in contemplation for a moment, and then parted her red lips:

"It is quite difficult to seek a Cultivation Technique from Great Xia, and if one is not a person of Great Xia, it's hard to guarantee..."

She stopped speaking and changed her tone: "How about this, you continue to consolidate for a while. In three months, the Qiyuan Secret Realm will open."

"The Qiyuan Secret Realm is located in the Qiyuan Mountain Range. Rumor has it that it is the resting place of a Great Xia Divine Venerable. The Heavenly Revelation Spirit Cultivation Art, Spirit Soul Chapter once appeared in its Inheritance Sacred Hall. You can go and try your luck first."

"If that truly doesn't work, then consider exchanging for a Cultivation Technique from Great Xia."

Hearing this, Chu Yuan's expression brightened slightly; there was finally a lead on a Cultivation Technique.

"Thank you, Revered Master, for your guidance!"

"Mm."

Shangguan Xinglan nodded slightly, her expression still cold and aloof. "If you have anything you don't understand about Cultivation, you can ask me."

"Your disciple understands!"

Chu Yuan laughed, but secretly didn't take it seriously. After all, relying on the primal divine crystal, he had yet to encounter any problems in his Cultivation.

Just then, Shangguan Xinglan seemed to recall something and suddenly said, "If my guess is correct, your Soul should be much stronger than an ordinary person's, right?"

"Otherwise, with your current strength, you wouldn't be able to control sixth-grade pill Fire and refine a sixth-grade pill."

Chu Yuan nodded. "I'm not sure myself, but I can indeed control sixth-grade pill Fire in the Spirit Crystal Realm and refine sixth-grade Spirit Medicine."

Hearing this, Shangguan Xinglan looked thoughtful. "It seems I wasn't wrong. Your Soul must be strong. You are a Genius of the Dao of Alchemy."

"I don't know much about Alchemy myself. Afterward, you can go ask your Senior Martial Uncle Wei. She is one of the only two eighth-grade alchemists in my Xuantian Sect, and she has a good relationship with me."

Chu Yuan nodded and laughed, "Your disciple thanks Revered Master in advance!"

Shangguan Xinglan nodded slightly. After a moment of silence, she spoke again: "Besides Cultivation and Alchemy, I heard you also possess Culinary Skills?"

Hearing this, both Ye Qingyi and Bai Zhi swallowed slightly, their mouths watering.

Clearly, both of them were craving Chu Yuan's Culinary Skills.

Chu Yuan nodded. "I know a little bit, it's just passable."

Hearing this, Shangguan Xinglan glanced at Ye Qingyi, a hint of helplessness in her expression. "Don't be modest. How could a delicacy that the Ming Ye Ghost God constantly thinks about be poor?"

Chu Yuan scratched his head and smiled. "When I have time another day, I will make some for Revered Master."

But as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Ye Qingyi blinking her large eyes. "Big Brother, don't wait for another day, how about making some right now?"

Seeing her pitiful appearance, Shangguan Xinglan looked sideways, her expression somewhat strange.

To be able to make a Ghost God act like this, could it really be that delicious?

Chu Yuan looked at Ye Qingyi's expectant gaze and couldn't help but find it amusing.

"I'll listen to you. However, the current location isn't very suitable, so I'll grill some barbecue for you!"

He agreed with a smile, selected some Yao Beast meat and other ingredients, and began to quickly process them.

Seeing Chu Yuan's practiced movements, although Shangguan Xinglan did not show eagerness, a hint of anticipation was faintly revealed in her eyes.

Outside the barrier, although the crowd couldn't hear the sound, they occasionally paid attention.

Seeing Chu Yuan's actions now, everyone was slightly surprised.

What is he doing?

They looked at Ye Qingyi and Bai Zhi, whose throats were constantly moving, and were somewhat confused.

"Looking at this situation, it seems he's processing ingredients. Is this fellow going to cook something?"

"After the Spirit Core Realm, one can abstain from grains. Even if they want to satisfy their appetite, is there a need to be so impatient?"

"Exactly. They only need half a month to arrive, is it necessary?"

"Speaking of which, I'm starting to miss the crispy duck from Tianxiang Tower."

"..."

The crowd discussed in low voices.

They then saw Chu Yuan quickly finish preparing the ingredients, and the Chi Xiao Spiritual Flame appeared in his hand, starting the grilling process.

Before long.

Waves of tempting aroma drifted out, causing everyone on the spirit boat to look over.

"Holy cow, this scent is really extraordinary! It's almost comparable to the head chef of Tianxiang Tower!"

Someone exclaimed in a low voice.

Someone else agreed, "It truly is extraordinary. Given that the Ming Ye Ghost God likes it so much, this kid must have some real skill."

For a time, everyone turned their eyes toward them.

Meanwhile, inside the barrier.

Ye Qingyi was watching the barbecue in Chu Yuan's hand eagerly, her eyes full of yearning, and Bai Zhi was swallowing her saliva beside her.

Shangguan Xinglan sat upright nearby, outwardly calm, but her slightly twitching nostrils betrayed her.

At this point, Chu Yuan took out some seasoning and sprinkled it on, and what looked like hand seals appeared in his hands.

In an instant, the aroma intensified by thirty percent, becoming richer and richer.

After a short while.

The scent reached a peak, and many people had already gotten up to look over.

Even the few God Realm experts had walked out of the spirit boat at this moment.

At this moment, Shangguan Xinglan finally realized that the barrier she had set up only blocked sound, not the transmission of scent!

She quickly raised her hand and set up another barrier, isolating the aroma.

This move caused the corners of the mouths of the people on the spirit boat to twitch; they were almost provoked into laughter.

What is she doing?

You didn't block it before, you roused our appetite, and now you pull this stunt?

Chu Yuan clearly noticed this scene but didn't pay it much mind.

He distributed the skewers in his hand to the three women and chuckled, "Revered Master, please try some. It's a shame my Culinary Skills aren't better; if I could lock in these aromas, it might taste even better!"

Ye Qingyi impatiently took a skewer and bit off a piece, her eyes instantly widening, her face filled with intoxication.

Shangguan Xinglan also elegantly took a bite, a hint of astonishment flashing in her eyes.

"Chu Yuan, your Culinary Skills are truly unrivaled. Even the top chefs of Tianxiang Tower probably can't compare to this skill of yours."

Shangguan Xinglan praised.

"As long as Revered Master likes it!" Chu Yuan chuckled, continuing to grill the ingredients prepared nearby.

Seeing this, Ye Qingyi paused slightly and began eating slowly and methodically.

Bai Zhi was doing the same.

Clearly, both of them were experienced, carefully pacing themselves to savor the delicacy.

In contrast, Shangguan Xinglan did not have this concept and simply ate at a normal pace.

She praised sincerely: "No wonder the Ming Ye Ghost God likes it. If it were me, I would keep you by my side too!"

"Thank you, Revered Master, for the compliment!"

Chu Yuan smiled and continued grilling the ingredients in his hands.

Shangguan Xinglan stopped talking and slowly and methodically finished the barbecue in her hand.

At this moment, as the crowd outside the barrier watched longingly, someone finally couldn't sit still anymore.