Chapter 158: She Doubts Herself but Never Suspects Kong of Lying!

Chapter 158: She Doubts Herself but Never Suspects Kong of Lying!

Feeling the envy, admiration, and even resentment from passersby, Kong thought to himself that this sensation was quite enjoyable. Humanity's pursuit of beauty and excellence has never ceased.

Strangely enough, whenever Kong went out, it was either with Ei or the Raiden Shogun. But today was even more over the top—he now had Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing along for the outing.

Why, oh why, was there not a single second-generation rich kid here to give him a chance to show off and put them in their place?

In novels, there's always some second-generation troublemaker trying to stir things up, only to be embarrassed by the protagonist. But for him, he hadn't encountered even one!

Even the biggest "second-generation" troublemaker in the royal city, Avalanche, had backed down out of respect for Qian Renxue. He hadn't even given Kong a chance to humiliate him!

Were all these second-generation types really that smart?

This baffled Kong somewhat.

Where was the promised provocation?

Couldn't one of them at least try?

Second-generation rich kid: "???"

Just Kong's attire alone was enough to put him out of their league. They might be spoiled, but they weren't stupid!

"Husband, it looks like you're thinking about something odd again," Ei said with her usual calm expression, looking at Kong.

Kong: "..."

"My dear wife, nothing of the sort! You must be imagining things. When we have free time, we should go out more often instead of staying at home all day."

The "home" he referred to was the Pure Land of One Heart.

Kong declared this with unwavering conviction, face unflushed and heart steady, as if what he was saying were entirely true.

Ei nodded thoughtfully, though she felt a bit puzzled inside. After spending 500 years in the Pure Land of One Heart, she'd never experienced hallucinations. Now, she occasionally ventured out, only to start imagining things? It didn't make much sense.

As a deity, she began to question if something was wrong with her. She doubted herself for having hallucinations but never suspected that Kong might be lying!

She really couldn't help but feel like crying!

This blond brat was practically inviting trouble!

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing watched from the side, completely unable to join the conversation, feeling a bit lost at the couple's unique interaction.

Ei seemed curious about everything around her, yet at the same time, appeared indifferent, with most of her attention focused on Kong.

Kong, on the other hand, was indifferent to his surroundings, fully focused on Ei, with no room in his gaze for anyone else.

Could they, with just their efforts, really hope to come between a couple like this?

Even someone as confident as Ning Rongrong couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

Fortunately, the "rules" of the Continent of Love weren't grounded in logic. Although Ning Rongrong felt a bit deflated, she hadn't given up!

Zhu Zhuqing was much the same; the more obstacles they faced, the more resolute they became!

"Sister Ei, um, I know of a hotel with pretty good food, and it's noon now. Why don't we go have lunch?"

Ning Rongrong suggested casually, already accustomed to addressing Ei as "Sister."

It was now noon, and the number of pedestrians on the street had thinned out considerably. Even soul masters needed to eat!

Hearing this, Ei looked at Kong. She wasn't particularly concerned about food—after all, as a deity, she wouldn't starve without eating!

Kong nodded, thinking it would be impolite to refuse, although he doubted the food would be as delicious as what he could make.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Kong paused, realizing it was the very hotel he was staying at.

The chef here was his "half" apprentice, which made Kong's eye twitch.

Whenever he cooked for Ei and the Raiden Shogun, this chef would stand by and observe. Over time, he had managed to pick up a few things.

He had wanted to formally become Kong's disciple, but Kong had refused. So, the chef could only be considered a half-apprentice to him.

Even though he didn't have Kong's culinary skills, after learning a few techniques, this chef's work elevated the hotel to one of the most renowned in Heaven Dou City. In gratitude to Kong, the hotel always kept a room reserved for him—completely free of charge.

Moreover, the chef gifted Kong an unconditional 20% of the hotel's income.

This chef was also the hotel's owner, and behind him stood none other than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan…

If he didn't worry that Kong might misinterpret it, he wouldn't just offer Kong 20%—he'd probably gift him the entire hotel!

"Master, would you please try these rainbow dumplings I made and tell me if there's anything I could improve?"

The chef, a 68-year-old soul expert of the food system, stood respectfully beside Kong, speaking softly.

He resembled a student earnestly seeking knowledge from his teacher.

He admired Kong, calling him "Master" not because of Kong's cultivation or talent, but because he had surpassed him—a lifelong chef—in culinary expertise!

This realization left the chef both humbled and elated.

If he could learn even 70-80% of Kong's skill, his life would be complete!

As for soul ranks and soul master levels, they were irrelevant.

Even the strongest soul masters needed to eat!

Title Douluos might have tasted exotic dishes like "dragon liver and phoenix gall," but had they ever truly tasted exceptional cuisine?

Without experiencing real gourmet food, they were just a bunch of pitiful souls!

No matter how high their cultivation, in a hundred years, they would be dust. What good would it do them?

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were a bit stunned, especially Ning Rongrong. She had earlier boasted that this hotel served the best food in all of Heaven Dou City.

And now, it turned out the chef here was half an apprentice to Kong!

If it weren't for the marble floor, Ning Rongrong might have dug a three-bedroom apartment with her toes from sheer embarrassment. Her face was so red that she didn't even feel like speaking.

Thankfully, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin weren't here, or they might have assumed Kong had done something to Ning Rongrong…

Kong sighed. He had told the old chef countless times not to call him "Master," but while the chef always nodded in agreement, he never actually stopped.

After tasting one of the rainbow dumplings, Kong nodded. The chef had considerable culinary talent. He had learned about 70-80% of the technique and had clearly put a lot of dedication into perfecting his craft.

"Not bad, just a bit firm. Next time, let the dough ferment for five more minutes."

Kong advised the chef.

The chef's eyes lit up with joy, immediately jotting down the advice. Receiving such praise had already exceeded his expectations.

"Thank you, Master. I'll remake it right away and won't disturb your meal."

Thanking Kong, the chef quickly walked off. Naturally, he recognized who was dining with Kong, but he refrained from revealing it.

Most members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan were often undercover and couldn't reveal their identities casually.

"I didn't expect that the chef here would be half an apprentice to you, Kong…"

Ning Rongrong murmured, the sparkle in her eyes dimmed a little…

(End of Chapter)

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