Investment Return System, Start by taking Demon Empress as a Disciple

Chapter 178: Long Tail

After a brief moment of surprise, Ao Lan quickly adjusted her mindset. Entering the kitchen, she began cooking for everyone.

As soon as she stepped into the kitchen, she noticed that the so-called spiritual rice here seemed different from the spiritual rice she had seen before. Being a pure-blooded dragon clan member, before fleeing to the Northern Domain, she had enjoyed countless treasures and delicacies.

But even in the Central Domain, the spiritual rice there was only considered equivalent to Profound-grade spirit plants, and they contained spiritual energy for cultivation. However, their effects could only be seen through long-term consumption.

However, the spiritual rice piled on the ground here was not the same!

The spiritual rice from the Heavenly Dao Pavilion not only contained pure spiritual energy, but the most frightening thing was that once the rice husks were removed, faint Dao patterns could be seen.

"Could this be Immortal Rice?"

Ao Lan picked up a small handful of spiritual rice and muttered as she observed the Dao patterns on it.

Anything that could produce Dao patterns had already surpassed the four levels of Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. They could be considered Divine-grade! However, she had never heard that even something like spiritual rice could reach such a terrifying grade!

After all, with Dao patterns, consuming it would have the effect of assisting in comprehending the Dao and laws. Calling it a divine item wouldn't be an exaggeration!

"It seems that everything around the Lord is not simple"

Suppressing her astonishment once again, Ao Lan got to work, preparing to cook.

However, she found that the stove wasn't fueled by firewood, but a small array. Although she wasn't well-versed in formations, she could tell that this array was imbued with fire attributes. There was also a formation core beside it, requiring only a bit of spiritual energy to activate.

As she infused a trace of spiritual energy, the cooking formation was activated. Purple flames suddenly rose within the stove, while runes appeared around the stove, isolating the heat.

"As expected of My Lord's home, even the kitchen is so high-end."

Before long, Ao Lan had steamed a large pot of spiritual rice and prepared a few dishes she was skilled in cooking. Although she hadn't seen many of the seasonings in the kitchen before, after tasting each one, she understood their flavors and uses.

Before she could serve the dishes, Li Yourong, who had been enticed by the aroma, arrived in the kitchen with shining eyes.

"Aunt Lan, let me help you!"

Li Yourong deeply inhaled the fragrant aroma from the palace and was almost intoxicated. Especially after the spiritual rice had been steamed, it emitted a sweet and non-greasy fragrance.

"Alright, you can start serving these dishes. I'll finish up preparing the last dish."

Ao Lan wasn't uncomfortable, especially toward Li Yourong, whose dragon aura was almost as pure as hers.

"Okay!"

Before long, everyone was in the small pavilion, and the dishes were placed on the small stone table.

However, nobody took a seat. Even Li Yourong, who had a big appetite, stood obediently to the side, eyeing the delicious dishes on the table but refraining from eating.

This was because Chen Daoxuan was still napping on the enlightenment recliner. Since they returned, while everyone was busy cooking, he took a short nap.

"Master, it's time to eat!"

Seeing that Master hadn't woken up yet, Li Yourong couldn't help but call out.

Hearing her voice, Chen Daoxuan stretched lazily, yawned, and rubbed his eyes as he got up. He walked to the small pavilion, looked at the food on the table, and nodded in satisfaction.

It seemed Ao Lan's culinary skills were indeed quite good.

After he took his seat and waved his hand to signal everyone else, they all took their seats as well.

"Let's eat!"

Naturally, Chen Daoxuan wasn't going to be polite. He immediately started eating with his chopsticks.

Seeing that Master had started, Li Yourong, who was next to him, also dug in enthusiastically.

Though Leng Yanran wasn't too concerned about food and clothing, being able to have a meal with Master was the happiest thing for her, so she started eating too.

Whether it was due to their long-awaited spiritual rice or the fact that they hadn't had a proper meal since ascending the mountainwhatever the reason, everyone ate quickly, and in no time, only some scraps were left.

Seeing everyone enjoying the meal so much, Ao Lan felt quite happy. At least in the Lord's Heavenly Dao Pavilion, she wasn't useless.

Before long, everyone had finished the table full of dishes.

"Burp, I'm so full! Aunt Lan, your cooking is delicious. It's even better than what the Second Elder makes!"

Li Yourong blinked, praising contentedly. Whether it was due to culinary skills or the difference in ingredients, it was hard to tell.

"As long as you like it. Aunt Lan can cook for you often from now on. Yes and also for My Lord."

After saying that, Ao Lan gave Chen Daoxuan a playful glance, making him sigh inwardly. This fellow was quite mischievous! Compared to his two relatively young disciples, Ao Lan had already surpassed the age where she would feel embarrassed. Her words had depth!

Just as everyone was preparing to clean up the bowls and chopsticks, a strange occurrence happened. They all turned to look at Leng Yanran. After finishing her meal, she had remained silent with her eyes closed. Everyone had assumed she was resting.

However, at this moment, waves of energy were emanating from Leng Yanran. It felt like she was about to break through, but it was different from a normal breakthrough.

"What's happening to Senior Sister?"

Seeing this, Li Yourong, both curious and concerned, turned to the Master and asked.

"Tsk, all those heavenly treasures I've been tossing around lately Today, just because of this meal of spiritual rice, her root aptitude and physique have both improved by a grade.

"No worries, it's not a bad thing. Your Senior Sister's aptitude has just reached a higher level."

Chen Daoxuan assessed the changes in Leng Yanran and clicked his tongue in amazement. Internally, he gave a silent shoutout to the system and summoned Leng Yanran's profile.

[Senior Disciple: Leng Yanran.]

[Race: Demon Race.]

[Special Constitution: Succubus (Intermediate).]

[Cultivation Technique: Chaos Heavenly Demon Art (Part 3).]

[Talent: Initial Stage of Dao.]

[Realm: Sixth Heaven of the Annihilation Realm.]

[Treasure: God Slaying Spear (Replica).]

A talent that was already at the pinnacle of the Holy Realm had now reached the Dao Stage. Even her unique enchanting demon (Succubus) constitution had shifted from the Initial Stage to Intermediate.

In a short while, Leng Yanran's body was enshrouded in spiritual energy, forming a translucent cocoon around her. Under the watchful gazes of the others, the cocoon gradually lightened before dispersing with a gentle "wave."

Yanran's eyelashes fluttered slightly as she opened her eyes, a peculiar enchantment lurking within her gaze. However, this allure quickly faded after a moment.

Furthermore, Chen Daoxuan noticed that after Yanran's enchanting demon constitution reached Intermediate, there were some fascinating changes that occurred.

"Wow a long tail, huh?"

Chen Daoxuan raised an eyebrow as he observed the peach-heart-shaped tail behind Leng Yanran. It seemed she was truly embracing her demon heritage of a Succubus!