Is the beginning of a catastrophe? The little farm cook is raising a family with a full warehouse.

Cheng Jingzhu stood there. After hearing these words, he was deeply moved. His eyes turned slightly red. He sniffed silently and finally controlled his emotions.

Jiang Yu also felt something in his heart, and he couldn't help but think of his past experiences.

If there had been such a person who supported him wholeheartedly, would his journey to becoming a martial artist have been smoother?

"With Miss Yuntao's words, I now have an idea in my mind. I will accept him as my apprentice today and teach him martial arts seriously."

"I just hope he can gain something in the future, grow, and become a capable young man who can stand on his own!"

Cheng Jingzhu jumped up and down excitedly, causing a little dust to fly up and down from the brick floor of the dilapidated temple. "Great! I have a master! I can learn martial arts!"

After the shouting, he quickly reacted, stood respectfully in front of Jiang Yu, tidied his slightly messy clothes, and knelt on the ground. His knees touched the stone slabs on the ground, making a slight dull sound.

His hands were raised above his head neatly, palms facing upwards. Although the posture was a little childish, it was full of piety.

"Master, please accept the greetings of your disciple Cheng Jingzhu."

Cheng Jingzhu's childish voice echoed in the silent dilapidated temple, crisp and firm, with a slight tremor and uncontrollable excitement.

After saying this, he lowered his head deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground, and his body leaned forward slightly, performing a standard apprenticeship ceremony.

Jiang Yu stood there quietly, the moonlight outlining his stern figure. He nodded slightly, with a hint of relief and expectation in his eyes, looking at Cheng Jingzhu who was kneeling on the ground.

"Since you have entered my sect, you should maintain a righteous heart, be determined and unwavering, study martial arts diligently and never stop." Jiang Yu's voice, which was deliberately lowered, was low and powerful, and it seemed even more majestic in this empty and dilapidated temple.

Cheng Jingzhu raised his head, tears glistening in his eyes, yet filled with joy: "Disciple will follow Master's teachings and will never let Master down!"

"Get up." Jiang Yu stretched out his hand and helped Cheng Jingzhu up.

"According to common sense, one should prepare some rituals when becoming a disciple, at least one should offer the master a cup of tea. However, unfortunately, the conditions are so poor right now that many rituals cannot be carried out. We can only keep things simple."

"But fortunately, this braised rabbit meat has been stewed until it's soft and mushy. Let's use it as a temporary substitute and go through the motions."

Cheng Yuntao lifted the lid of the pot with a smile, and the aroma of meat spread like a surging tide, so rich that it could not be dissolved.

It has the burnt aroma of roasted rabbit meat, the complex aroma of various spices, and the sweet aroma brought by melted rock sugar.

Jiang Yu didn't care about those conventional rituals at all, not to mention that he was already starving and couldn't wait any longer.

"Nothing, nothing, that's all good."

Jiang Yu eagerly picked up a piece and tossed it into his mouth. The rabbit meat was incredibly tender and smooth, without the slightest hint of roughness or fiber. The juicy, tender meat was coated in a rich sauce, its salty and sweet flavor instantly filling his mouth.

At first, it is the deliciousness of the rabbit meat itself, followed by the progressive flavors of spices. The richness of star anise, the mellowness of cinnamon, and the freshness of bay leaves spread on the taste buds in turn, complementing the deliciousness of the rabbit meat.

Finally, the slight sweetness brought by rock sugar is like the finishing touch, cleverly neutralizing the various flavors and making the taste richer and more harmonious.

Jiang Yu had hunted many wild rabbits before, but he always roasted them over a fire and sprinkled some salt on them before eating them directly. He had never tasted such a rich spice flavor on his tongue.

He was so engrossed in it that he ate up the whole rabbit in a flash.

This pot was specially prepared for him. Jiang Yu ate it all in one go, and his mood became much happier.

"It's a pity there is no fine wine, otherwise it would be even more enjoyable!" Jiang Yu took off the small wine pot from his waist and shook it up and down, but unfortunately it was empty inside and there was not even a sound.

Seeing this, Cheng Yuntao asked softly, "I wonder what kind of wine Young Master Jiang likes to drink?"

"Miss Yuntao also knows something about wine?" Jiang Yu raised his eyebrows, looking a little surprised.

"Compared to all kinds of alcoholic beverages, I personally prefer drinks. However, I'm considering doing business in the future, so I've done some research."

Cheng Yuntao doesn't like drinking, but he knows very well that alcohol occupies a significant position on people's tables and is also a way to make money.

"I don't like alcohol that's too strong or spicy. I prefer something with a light alcoholic flavor that's refreshing. Any kind of fruit wine or rice wine is good."

"Since we're talking about this drink, I wonder if Miss Yuntao could give me some advice so I can understand the ins and outs of this drink."

Jiang Yu has always been very curious. Whenever he encounters something interesting while traveling around, he always likes to dig deeper and ask a few more questions.

"Of course there's no problem, but this is just my humble opinion. I can't compare to those old wine lovers who have been drinking for years."

Before speaking, Cheng Yuntao was polite as usual.

"The quality of a wine can usually be judged by observing its color, smelling its aroma, and tasting it."

"Looking at the color of wine, the best wine can be clear and transparent, like a pure ice spring, free of impurities and turbidity; or it can be warm and lustrous, like fine amber, shimmering faintly under candlelight. Conversely, if the wine is dull and yellowish, with suspended matter, its quality is definitely inferior."

Just as he mentioned this first step, Jiang Yu clapped his hands violently: "I told you, that old man was just trying to bluff me last time. The wine was full of cotton wool, and it was obviously spoiled. He even lied with his eyes open, saying that he could live to such an old age only because of that jar of wine."

"The old man is very bad and he still wants to cheat me out of my money. When I get old, I will also take advantage of my age to talk nonsense."

"Hahahaha——" Cheng Jingzhu couldn't help but laughed out loud. After getting a glare from his master, he covered his mouth in panic.

Compared to the gentle elder sister, the master is much stricter and more terrifying.

"If there are cotton-like floating objects, it is likely that there was a problem during the production or storage process, causing the wine to be contaminated and deteriorate. In this case, it is not recommended to continue drinking."

Cheng Yuntao briefly analyzed and explained the situation just raised. Seeing that Jiang Yu had understood, she continued with the part where she had just interrupted.

"When you smell the aroma of fine wine, the first whiff is delicate and elegant, but a closer sniff reveals a rich and varied aroma. It has the rich aroma of fermented grains, the rich fragrance of flowers and fruits, and the profound aroma of aging."

"The aroma of inferior wine is either bland or pungent, devoid of all flavor and depth."

Jiang Yu also expressed his agreement with this point.