Immortal Creation.

Chapter 704 The Chef: Young Master, please take care of me
Wood element transforms into lightning!

But immediately, the wisps of lightning in Ning Zhuo's hand disappeared.

Failed.

Ning Zhuo sighed, "My foundation is still too weak. The gap between my ability to condense lightning magic using wood-elemental spells is too large."

He could sense that his wood element cultivation was sufficient. However, his experience and cultivation in lightning magic were far too inferior.

Ning Zhuo was quite unfamiliar with lightning magic. The closest thing he could come to was using various disposable lightning orbs.

Ning Zhuo looked up at the sky: "The cultivation methods are vast and profound. How old am I? How many years have I been cultivating? I haven't even been traveling the world for a year."

"There is still so much for me to learn."

Ning Zhuo made a simple plan and realized that if he wanted to master the Wood Element Thunder Technique, he would have to study the cultivation principles of the Thunder lineage and at least read a lot of related thunder techniques.

After all, his three dantian were already full, so he couldn't cultivate other techniques at the same time.

To master a certain thunder technique, the simplest way is to choose a cultivation method. But back in the White Paper Immortal City, when Ning Zhuo wanted some Myriad Manifestations Power, he had to have Sun Lingtong also cultivate the Myriad Manifestations Scripture. This path was already blocked for Ning Zhuo.

If Ning Zhuo wants to emulate Lin Jinglong and derive lightning from the element of wood, he needs to comprehend much more. His understanding of lightning and the element of wood must be far superior to Lin Jinglong's before he can create something new.

Lin Jinglong doesn't need to reach such a high standard—his main cultivation method is the Lin family's signature technique, "Ten Thousand Trees Spring Thunder Guidance," and he only needs to practice it step by step. Of course, if he wants to climb to a higher peak, he needs to continuously comprehend the principles of wood and thunder in his cultivation.

From this perspective, one can understand the significance of cultivation techniques.

Cultivation techniques are methods that follow certain principles of the world, enabling cultivators to practice and learn these principles.

The level of understanding refers to the degree to which one has grasped the principles.

Ning Zhuo's profound understanding of the Five Elements realm indicates that he possesses an exceptionally strong comprehension of Five Elements-related techniques, spells, and so on.

Ning Zhuo already understood the principles of the Five Elements contained in these techniques and spells. Therefore, he viewed them merely as a review.

"Thunder magic is indeed powerful."

"It is particularly effective in dealing with spirits and the like."

Although Lin Jinglong was no match for Ning Zhuo, the Spring Thunder he displayed made Ning Zhuo envious.

"Unfortunately, my study of thunder magic has to be put on hold for now."

"That's not the most urgent thing. I have more important things to do."

Thinking this through, a wisp of lightning condensed within the surging wood elemental power in Ning Zhuo's hand.

This bolt of lightning was at least twice as large and brighter than the previous one, and it even radiated a sense of vitality.

If Lin Jinglong were to see this, he would be utterly horrified!

Ning Zhuo was able to deduce some of the essence of Spring Thunder from the Wood element's magical power in just one exchange. Such talent and ability would definitely be protected by the entire Lin family, and regarded as a rare talent in a thousand years, the hope for the family's prosperity!

"Young master, it's time for your midnight snack." The old cook's voice came from outside the door.

Ning Zhuo was momentarily dazed. It turned out that two hours had already passed.

"Cultivation transcends the years," he remarked sincerely.

He was so engrossed in deducing the Wood Elemental Law that he completely forgot about time. By the time he was reminded, some time had already passed.

Since the old cook joined Ning Zhuo's side, he has been using the preparation of spiritual food to assist Ning Zhuo's cultivation.

Ning Zhuo took his seat first, followed by the cook, Qing Chi, and Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan looked at the table full of delicacies, then at the old chef, and was slightly shocked: "So this old man is actually a spiritual chef."

Before Ning Zhuo was a bowl of dark black fish jelly, its color resembling that of jade.

Ning Zhuo first activated his internal energy, then took the jade spoon, scooped out a piece, and put it in his mouth.

The fish jelly melted in his mouth, turning into a cold current that rushed down his throat, along his esophagus, and into his stomach. Then, like a cold wave, it spread rapidly throughout Ning Zhuo's body.

Ning Zhuo's skin, flesh, fascia, and blood solidified instantly. A layer of translucent, dark jade-like ice crystals covered his entire body surface at a visible speed.

The jade ice crystals melted rapidly and vanished.

However, Ning Zhuo's entire physical body was tempered in this process. His physical foundation directly increased slightly.

Ning Zhuo's physical body was already very strong, but the old chef's spiritual food was still effective.

This level of cultivation efficiency isn't as good as the embryonic breathing technique, but it's still quite good. Fish jelly not only enhances the physical body's foundation but also increases resistance to cold and dampness.

This was a request that Ning Zhuo made on his own initiative.

Since his soul was elevated to the level of a million souls, he reached the limit that his physical body could bear, to the point that his soul pressured his body, causing many dark marks and blemishes to appear on his skin.

Ning Zhuo had been eating Chef's Crystal Fish Jelly for some time now. Many of the dark marks on his body had turned dark green, and most of them had faded.

Each person has a main course in front of them.

Before Qingchi lay a roasted pigeon. The pigeon was entirely red, its skin as translucent as glass, radiating intense heat.

Qingchi tore off a pigeon leg and put it in his mouth.

Click.

With a crisp snap, Qing Chi took a bite, and the skin of the pigeon leg cracked open. The tender, juicy meat inside, brimming with the essence of fire, was continuously cut and ground between Qing Chi's teeth.

A pure, domineering, and blazing torrent surged into Qingchi's limbs and bones, then into his dantian, surging with excitement.

Qingchi's magical power seemed to be ignited, bursting into flames and rapidly increasing in the scorching torrent.

The chef's staple food was a pot of thick soup.

The broth is thick and viscous, grayish-black in color, with tiny bubbles constantly churning and bursting, making the ingredients in the jar difficult to discern, appearing and disappearing indistinctly.

The chef scooped up a spoonful of the thick, cloudy soup, slowly brought it to his mouth, savored it, and then swallowed it with satisfaction.

Seeing that Gongsun Yan hadn't eaten, he smiled and reminded him.

Gongsun Yan kept observing Ning Zhuo and the others, and did not touch his chopsticks for a long time.

The main problem was that everyone else's staple food was acceptable, but the food in his bowl was a dark-colored, sticky lump with an extremely complicated and strange smell.

If you had to describe the smell, it would be something like a mixture of thousand-year-old medicinal dregs, aged soil, and fermented animal blood, with a fishy, ​​pungent, and burnt aroma!

Gongsun Yan held his breath, suppressed his stomach discomfort, and forced himself to pick up a small piece and put it in his mouth.

Just before taking a bite, he was still comforting himself: Maybe it just looks bad, but it's actually quite delicious!

Wow!
It tastes awful!!!

The moment it entered his mouth, Gongsun Yan felt a strong urge to vomit, and almost spat it out.

A strong, strange taste, a mixture of bitterness, fishiness, earthiness, and burnt flavor, exploded in my mouth like a bomb.

Gongsun Yan's face instantly turned from white to green, veins bulged on his forehead, and his throat bobbed violently. Just as he was about to collapse, the viscous substance in his mouth suddenly transformed into an unimaginable, overwhelming warm current!

This warm current contained not a trace of violence, but was like the gentlest and most mellow spring of life, instantly spreading to every corner of his body!
Especially those stubborn hidden injuries, meridian blockages, and internal organ pains in his body caused by improper cultivation, natural talent deficiencies, or fierce battles!
Just like ice melting and snow thawing, all the pent-up emotions slowly dissipated!

An unprecedented feeling of ease, comfort, and vitality replaced all the previous pain. Gongsun Yan's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils dilating violently!

He could clearly feel that his body, riddled with holes and like a candle flickering in the wind, was being repaired and nourished!
"What a powerful spiritual food!" he exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.

The old chef smiled and said, "This is the Ghost Returning to Origin Organ, which has some healing properties."

He only offered a brief explanation.

Gongsun Yan's expression as he looked at the old cook had completely changed.

"Master Chef, your culinary skills are simply divine." He stood up, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

The old cook slowly stood up, accepted the bow, and then said, "I should thank you, young master. It is you who have taken care of me. You have used your inner fire too many times. The five elements in your body have just been harmonized and need to be strengthened."

Gongsun Yan bowed to Ning Zhuo again, this time bending over deeply.

Ning Zhuo glanced at Gongsun Yan, then at the old cook, who quickly bowed slightly.

Ning Zhuo understood immediately, smiled slightly, and said to Gongsun Yan, "Sit down and eat."

Gongsun Yan and the cook sat down again.

Click click click...

Qingchi was holding a pigeon and enjoying it immensely.

After the late-night snack, Ning Zhuo summoned Gongsun Yan to the cultivation room.

The Five Elements Generation and Extinction Fan.

He gently fanned his natal magic weapon, manipulating the five elements, causing Gongsun Yan's bronze skin to glow as if he were breathing.

With each breath-like flicker, his bronze complexion darkened further.

Ning Zhuo stared at Gongsun Yan: "I need to examine your entire body, is that alright?"

Gongsun Yan nodded without hesitation: "Please, young master, make your move."

Ning Zhuo then released his divine sense, enveloping Gongsun Yan's entire body and scanning him thoroughly.

In Ning Zhuo's mind, the condition of Gongsun Yan's body gradually took on a clear outline.

His previous treatment had greatly alleviated the situation. However, after consuming the Ghostly Returning Origin Organ, although it healed many of Gongsun Yan's hidden injuries, it also caused the Five Elements to become unbalanced again.

However, Ning Zhuo just used the Five Elements Generation and Destruction Fan for the second time, and once again harmonized Gongsun Yan's five elements.

"This old chef took it upon himself to do it..." Ning Zhuo chuckled to himself.

The old chef's claim that "Young Master Ning Zhuo specially arranged for me to make Guiyuan Zang for you" was obviously false; it was fabricated by the old chef in front of Ning Zhuo.

The purpose was to demonstrate strength and intimidate Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan held a top-tier position under Lin Jinglong. As a newcomer joining Ning Zhuo's side, he would naturally adjust his position accordingly.

Who wouldn't want a higher status?
The old chef then took preemptive action, using spiritual food to put a warning on Gongsun Yan.

He demonstrated his strength, preventing Gongsun Yan from threatening his position. This was the chef's intention.

Ning Zhuo was pleased to see it succeed.

On one hand, his relationship with the old cook was much deeper than his relationship with Gongsun Yan. On the other hand, the old cook's grateful character had been fully demonstrated in the White Paper Immortal City. Therefore, Ning Zhuo trusted the old cook more.

Finally, the fact that the old chef intimidated Gongsun Yan also made Gongsun Yan realize that Ning Zhuo's strength was not limited to Ning Zhuo himself. This helped Ning Zhuo further solidify his authority.

Therefore, Ning Zhuo went with the flow.

"The chef is experienced; he acted in advance and eliminated the potential danger. Truly excellent!"

Ning Zhuo secretly raised his opinion of the chef to a higher level.

Putting aside his reverie, Ning Zhuo said to Gongsun Yan, "Try to activate your inner fire, let me take a good look."

Gongsun Yan: "Yes, young master."

Ning Zhuo studied the Heart Fire for a while, broadened his horizons, and then discussed the Fire-Starting Technique with Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan became increasingly astonished as they talked, and his admiration for Ning Zhuo grew even stronger.

Ning Zhuo said, "Even if I have my natal magic fan that can help you regulate the five elements, the drawbacks of the heart fire still exist."

"Therefore, my method is not fundamentally different from that of lightning-struck wood spring shoots; both only alleviate symptoms, not cure the root cause!"

Gongsun Yan said, "Young Master, I understand that. I actually had the opportunity to address the drawbacks of the Heart Fire a long time ago."

"It's very simple, just choose a Buddhist cultivation method and start practicing it."

"Most Buddhist practices can eliminate my anger, agitation, and so on. There are even practices like the Acala Sutra that allow one to cultivate by directly using anger."

"But in order to achieve success in weapon crafting, I did not choose Buddhism, but instead chose a fire-based cultivation method."

"I want to achieve greater success in weapon crafting, and I was already prepared for the drawbacks of the Heart Fire!"

Gongsun Yan was unwilling to be mediocre and hoped to achieve something significant.

Ning Zhuo nodded slightly, lost in thought.

"Gongsun Yan chose to focus on fire-based cultivation techniques, which means he cannot practice Buddhist techniques. Unless he is lucky enough to find a Buddhist method that perfectly suits him and cultivates his upper dantian and divine sea simultaneously."

"In fact, I have a cure in my hands, and that is—the Fire Heart Temple!"

Ning Zhuo's Five Elements Spiritual Art can transform the five internal organs, allowing him to become a deity within his body and completely control the five elements within.

This is precisely the solution for the internal fire.

"But it cannot be used directly at present."

Ning Zhuo just examined Gongsun Yan's body and found that his heart is different from that of ordinary people.

Ning Zhuo's Fire Element Heart Temple was designed based on himself and ordinary people, so it was definitely not a good fit for Gongsun Yan.

"Perhaps I can modify this divine spell to make it suitable for melting the heart?"

Ning Zhuo kept this thought to himself and did not say it aloud.

He dismissed Gongsun Yan and then took out Yuan Dasheng and Meng Yehu again.

Yuan Dasheng was trapped in the ice, while Meng Yehu's body was covered in dust inside and out.

Ning Zhuo activated his natal magic fan again and even used the Five Elements Spiritual Divine Technique, but no matter how he fanned the air, the two mechanical puppets remained unresponsive.

"Sigh!" Ning Zhuo sighed. His repeated attempts were unsuccessful, which made him completely give up.

Both of these mechanical puppets are at the Golden Core level, and Ning Zhuo needs to repair them as soon as possible to restore his own combat power.

At the same time, Ning Zhuo also had a hidden worry: "Although Yuan Dasheng and Meng Yehu already possessed 100% spirituality, they have been severely injured now. If this goes on for a long time, I'm afraid even 100% spirituality will not be able to withstand it and will be gradually worn down until it is extinguished."

"I need to fix these two mechanisms as soon as possible."

(End of this chapter)