Chapter 27: Tian Peng's Defiance of the Heavens

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With a big gulp, Marshal Tian Peng burped contentedly, patting his belly without any concern for his image.

"Shopkeeper Chen, what on earth is this?"

Marshal Tian Peng's eyes sparkled with excitement, truly enjoying the drink. It had been a long time since he had felt so refreshed. It was even more delightful than drinking wine!

"Flat Peach Juice," Chen Nuo replied, taking a sip himself.

Martial Tian Peng was startled. Before he could say anything, the mana within him began to surge, and the surrounding spiritual energy converged onto his body, activating the cultivation technique he had been practicing automatically.

Seizing the opportunity, Marshal Tian Peng opened his eyes wide, feeling the changes within him and filled with excitement, his cultivation level had actually improved.

Ever since he first reached the Taiyi Golden Immortal level, there hadn't been much progress in his cultivation, but now it seemed...

"It really is Flat Peach!" Marshal Tian Peng suddenly stood up on the spot.

"What else could it be if not Flat Peach?" Chen Nuo rolled his eyes. Given the ample supply of Flat Peaches, he had no interest in using ordinary peaches.

It wasn't just about the effect—the taste was starkly different as well. This Flat Peach Juice was not a prize from a draw but something he had researched and developed himself. It only had the effects of Flat Peaches, without the magical abilities of his other dishes.

That's also why he could set the price himself, but trading a True Immortal-level magical treasure for a nine-thousand-year Flat Peach was already a great deal.

Even Great Luo Golden Immortals, let alone Taiyi Golden Immortals, would find it hard to get their hands on a nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peach.

Having received his answer, Marshal Tian Peng quickly downed a whole glass as if drinking like an ox.

Belch...

A long, sonorous burp erupted.

"Shopkeeper Chen, give me another glass!" Marshal Tian Peng boisterously called out.

"Like the dishes, only one serving is allowed!" Chen Nuo waved his hand and, without turning his head, he returned to the kitchen.

Calculating the time, the Peach Blossom Porridge should be ready. After a while, Chen Nuo brought over the steaming Peach Blossom Porridge.

Marshal Tian Peng looked at the several Peach Blossom Petals on top of the porridge and swallowed hard.

"Shopkeeper Chen, this couldn't be..."

Chen Nuo didn't say a word; he just nodded, and Marshal Tian Peng rubbed his hands together excitedly, bringing a spoonful to his mouth.

The next moment, Marshal Tian Peng's face resembled a mask of pain.

"Hiss!" Marshal Tian Peng sucked in a breath and tongued his scalded tongue.

"It's so hot!"

"It's freshly made," Chen Nuo reminded him placidly as he watched from the side. Marshal Tian Peng always got so eagerly active whenever he saw something good.

With no other choice, Marshal Tian Peng had to drink from the cooler edges in a spiral pattern.

The rice porridge was pure white like jade, and the pink of the Peach Blossom was as subtle as poetry. Merely a touch of such simple embellishments gave this seemingly ordinary Peach Blossom Porridge a unique style and charm.

Had he not been so eager to eat, Marshal Tian Peng would have been reluctant to mar this beauty. It was neither too thick nor too watery, but just right.

Each grain of rice was cooked to sufficient tenderness that the lightest contact with the tongue or teeth would crush it, releasing a natural wheat fragrance.

The porridge was slightly sweet, perfectly blending with the freshness of the peach blossoms, harmonious and distinct, sweet without being cloying, yet intoxicating to the mind and spirit.

The delightful taste of the porridge was elevated to the utmost. Even just the petals of a nine-thousand-year Flat Peach possessed remarkable effects.

Accompanied by the lingering Flat Peach effects inside Marshal Tian Peng's body, the enhanced realm was also stabilizing.

Marshal Tian Peng closed his eyes, savoring the flavor, feeling as though he was amidst a sea of flowers.

No, at that moment, he was the flower, a peach blossom swaying on the tree yet moving with the wind.

Even the slightest off-course breeze could push him off the predetermined path, sending him drifting uncertainly in the air.

Suddenly, Marshal Tian Peng's mind was flooded with many things.

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"Ding, Marshal Tian Peng consumes Peach Blossom Porridge and awakens the divine skill 'Falling Flowers Drifting'. Do you wish to synchronize the awakening?"

Chen Nuo was stunned. Was this another awakening?

To eat twice and awaken divine skills twice, Bajie's luck is invincible, isn't it?

He took back what he had previously said about Bajie talking nonsense. Although the entrance fee was high for this guy, the returns were substantial.

'Falling Flowers Drifting'—an extremely sophisticated movement technique divine skill. It's not suitable for rapid long-distance movement, but it achieves its best in combat.

Even a slight rustling of the wind or grass allows for a bodily response to dodge attacks. For those who master it, a mere perception of heaven and earth will suffice, no conscious control needed— the body will automatically dodge, and even defend and counterattack.

'Innate Invincibility', now this is awesome! Chen Nuo quickly synchronized the awakening. Actually, both of Bajie's divine skills were top-notch.

It was just that the appearance and name of the first one truly made it difficult for Chen Nuo to handle; this second one, however, was better in effect and also had a nicer ring to it.

After a while, Tian Peng opened his eyes, kneeling excitedly and thanking Chen Nuo with all his heart.

"Shopkeeper Chen, I shall never forget this monumental favor in this or any future life!"

Chen Nuo dodged slightly, "I've already told you, as long as you pay at my shop, everything you receive is a result of your own fortune and has nothing to do with me."

However, Tian Peng still kowtowed three times before getting up, putting away the earnestness and solemnity of just moments before.

Tian Peng once again assumed the form of the Ancient Glutton, and after lapping up the last of the porridge, he began to frantically lick the bowl.

Chen Nuo was left speechless by the sight.

After wiping his mouth, Tian Peng was utterly satisfied. The money spent today was worth every penny.

With Chaos Residence, becoming a Daluo Golden Immortal was just around the corner for him!

But speaking of spending money, Tian Peng's eyes gleamed as he turned the conversation and asked, "Shopkeeper Chen, can I pay in advance here all at once, like opening an account, and then get some kind of discount?"

Gathering all those Magical Treasures every day was no small feat, and if he were to be robbed along the way, wouldn't that be a massive loss?

Moreover, where else in the world could be safer than this place?

In his heart, Tian Peng had already placed Chen Nuo on the same level as his master, Saint Taiqing, and even held Chen Nuo in higher esteem.

"Ding, first-time expansion of VIP recharge function for a user. Accept to receive a reward of two Three Realms Transport Talismans; no reward if refused."

Chen Nuo looked helplessly at Tian Peng. You always manage to come up with something new for me, don't you?

But this Teleportation Talisman seems quite nice, a very practical thing.

"Accept," Chen Nuo thought to himself.

Following the indicated rules, Chen Nuo said, "Yes, a one-time recharge of ten or more purchases will qualify you as a VIP customer of our shop."

"For every ten dishes purchased, you will get one free of charge."

Tian Peng's eyes sparked with excitement, and he stood up with a pop: "Really?"

Ten times is equivalent to eleven times; this is essentially saving the money for a Golden Immortal Magical Treasure!

"Why would I lie to you?" Putting the system's granted Three Realms Transport Talismans directly into the System Space, Chen Nuo said softly.

Getting the precise answer, Tian Peng scurried excitedly to the Crystal Ball, placing one Magical Treasure after another on it.

"Ding, acquired Postnatal..."

Listening to the stream of messages from the system, Chen Nuo couldn't help but chuckle; no wonder Bajie proposed this idea, he's got quite the stash.

Soon, Tian Peng had deposited all his Golden Immortal Magical Treasures into his account, adding up to 16 treasures, including those extorted from the Dragon King of the South Sea.

Still, it seemed like a small amount to Tian Peng; it was not quite satisfying, and it had only been half a month. What else could he deposit?

While searching, Tian Peng suddenly remembered the spoils from yesterday's battle, and immediately took out a small bell, throwing it into the mix without hesitation.

"Ding, acquired the relic of the Postnatal Spiritual Treasure Purple Gold Bell, known as the Fire Bell. The remnant is rated as a Taiyi Golden Immortal level Magical Treasure, which can account for eight purchases. Detected a soul imprint on the Magical Treasure, do you wish to erase it?"