Chapter 20 Grilled Fish One Golden Soul Coin Each_1

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"Yes!"

Xuan Ziwen nodded vigorously, "Teacher, during your retreat, a major event occurred at the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy that requires your decision."

As Xuan Ziwen spoke, he couldn't help but get excited.

However,

Kong Deming frowned, "After all these years, your temperament hasn't changed much.

Haven't I told you that in the face of important matters, one needs to remain calm? You're still so anxious. If you don't change your attitude, it will be tough for you to become a Ninth-Level Soul Master."

"Teacher... I, I'm just too excited..."

Xuan Ziwen looked somewhat embarrassed and then retrieved an item from his Spatial Soul Guidance Device.

It was the soul tool he had made, modeled after Qin Xiao's heavy sniper.

"What is this?"

Kong Deming was startled.

"This is a soul tool that can give ordinary Soul Masters powerful combat capabilities,"

Xuan Ziwen said, his spirits lifting immediately when he mentioned the soul tool.

Next, he explained and demonstrated the amazing features of the sniper to Kong Deming.

Kong Deming was thoroughly impressed, "Good, very good. I didn't expect that in the time I was in retreat, you've made such great progress in your research on soul tools.

If you continue to develop in this direction, becoming a Ninth-Level Soul Master will soon be within your grasp."

After his surprise, Kong Deming did not skimp on his praise.

It was clear,

he was a man who believed in clear rewards and punishments.

However,

hearing Kong Deming's words, Xuan Ziwen's face suddenly showed a hint of embarrassment.

"What's the matter?"

Kong Deming, given his cultivation level, naturally did not miss the change in Xuan Ziwen's expression.

"Teacher, this soul tool wasn't developed by me. I'm merely a courier..."

"What?"

Kong Deming's face showed surprise upon hearing this.

He hadn't expected that outcome.

Eagerly, he asked, "So who created this ingeniously crafted soul tool?"

"To be honest, the creator of this soul tool is a dear friend of mine."

"A dear friend?" Kong Deming's brows furrowed upon hearing this, "As far as I know, you don't have many friends, do you?"

Not even friends...

Where would he find a dear friend?

He couldn't understand.

Xuan Ziwen shook his head, "Teacher, that's not quite right.

The reason I didn't have suitable friends before was simply because I couldn't find someone who shared my ideals and philosophies.

But now I have, and we hit it off right away."

Kong Deming waved his hand dismissively, "Enough talk, I'm very interested in this dear friend of yours. Save your explanations for when I meet them."

With that, he started pulling Xuan Ziwen along as they headed outside the imperial palace.

Xuan Ziwen: "..."

Talking about me being in a rush.

I think you are no less impatient than I am.

...

Elsewhere.

Within the Royal Soul Master Academy.

By the lakeside.

The grilled fish was shining gold and emitting a tantalizing aroma.

"Wow, it smells so good... I feel like fried eel shrimp is nothing compared to your grilled fish, Uncle-Master."

"Slurp."

Ju Zi couldn't help but slurp her saliva as she spoke.

"Alright, enough with the flattery, here, take it and eat,"

Qin Xiao handed Ju Zi a grilled fish.

He also picked up one and began to savor it.

Hmm...

It has to be said,

the taste was really good.

Now, he understood why Tang Ya wanted to drag Huo Yuhao into the Tang Sect just based on grilled fish alone.

He was worth it.

"Wow, this grilled fish is so delicious... really delicious."

Ju Zi was already exclaiming in amazement on the side.

Qin Xiao: "..."

Is it really that special?

However, that wasn't the end of it.

Qin Xiao noticed that there were tears glistening in Ju Zi's eyes.

"Do you really need to be this moved?"

He still had to ask this question.

"Why wouldn't I be?"

Ju Zi said, "Uncle-Master, you don't know, if I had had such delicious grilled fish a few years ago, my life might have been different."

Qin Xiao: "???"

At that moment, he felt like Ju Zi might have been possessed by Wang Tianxin.

But still, he couldn't help asking, "How different?"

It's hard to control one's curiosity, after all.

"I once swore to marry the best chef in the world..."

Ju Zi said to Qin Xiao with a complex expression.

Hearing this, Qin Xiao remembered some details about Ju Zi as well.

That was that Ju Zi's father had been a very outstanding chef, but because of the war between the Sun-Moon Empire and the Xingluo Empire, he had to go to the battlefield.

In the end,

he never returned.

This was one of the everlasting sorrows in Ju Zi's heart.

At the same time,

Qin Xiao also realized.

With just a meal of grilled fish, Ju Zi had nearly placed herself among the ranks of the best chefs.

"Come on, eat up. If it's good, have a few more,"

Qin Xiao said, returning to his meal.

In front of them, there were still more than a dozen grilled fish left.

Ju Zi nodded vigorously.

She stopped thinking too much and focused on devouring the grilled fish in her hands.

After gorging on five of them, she finally patted her belly, satisfied, and let out a hearty burp.

"Uncle-Master, I'm full,"

Qin Xiao had already cleaned his mouth and was waiting.

"Then let's go,"

"What about the rest?"

Ju Zi looked at the remaining grilled fish, reluctant to part with them.

"Release them back into the lake. They're not tasty when they're not fresh.

Plus, there are so many fish in this lake. Whenever you want to eat, just come and catch them. It's very convenient,"

Qin Xiao said, and even though Ju Zi was reluctant, she obediently nodded.

But just then, there was a disturbance in the trees outside.

A young girl emerged.

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