Chapter 1, Young Siblings

In the past six months, the only ones who could enjoy free food and drinks, apart from the occasional wanderers passing through, were the disciples of the Huashan School.

That is also true. Linghu Chong looked at Ling Chi's pig-like face and chuckled, "If I don't eat it, it's a waste; if it's delicious, then it's a gain."

Master Brother!" Yue Ling Shan said with a playful pout

Behind the man, a girl of about sixteen or seventeen, as beautiful as a flower, rushed in.

"Another fight." Yue Ling Shan said with a helpless expression, turning to go to the kitchen to find her sister Shuang Er

Master, please do not act this way, it will frighten Sister Shuang'er

Linghu Chong turned his head, facing his junior martial sister with two dark circles under his eyes, and said with a bitter smile: "Junior martial sister, if I don't go all out, I fear it will be me who gets knocked down."

With a bruised face, Ling Chi rushed into the kitchen to cook

Now, Ning Zhongze has been married for eighteen years, and their daughter is already seventeen years old. The Huashan Jade Maiden of that year has also entered middle age. Nevertheless, her beauty remains undiminished, causing countless middle-aged knights to feel both envy and jealousy towards Yue Buqun.

Ding, conquering the stomach of the ordinary white diner Yue Lingshan, conquest count + 1. As the recipe has already been dropped, there is no recipe drop for this conquest.

Now, Yue Ling Shan can no longer defeat him, but there is an unwritten rule in the Hero's Lodge—beautiful girls are free

"Nine-turn intestines." Shuang'er smiled as she placed the dish on the table, saying: "Please, Brother Linghu and Sister Lingshan, have a taste."

A sword has no eyes; it is better to use fists and feet!

"Hiss..." Linghu Chong rubbed his slightly swollen left cheek, inhaling a breath of cool air: "Brother Ling's talent in martial arts is truly terrifying, and this free fighting technique is quite troublesome. Six months ago, I could easily defeat him, but now I hardly have the upper hand. If this continues for a few more months, I fear I won't be able to drink for free anymore"

Out of sight, out of mind

... ... ten minutes later ... ...

Ah! Upon hearing these words, Linghu Chong stood up with a helpless expression and asked, "Is it weapons or bare hands?"

"Ling Shan, you should eat too!" Ling Chi handed over a pair of new wooden chopsticks.

Linghu Chong cast a glance and said: "Here?"

The Hero's Lodge is located at the foot of Mount Hua, where the disciples of the Huashan School have enjoyed ample food and drink over the past six months

I see. Ling Chi understood and smiled, saying: "Brother Linghu, drinking is not a problem, but after not seeing you for seven days, you haven't forgotten the rules of this establishment, have you?"

Linghu Chong chuckled upon hearing this: "My brother Ling is indeed quite boastful, able to make such a fuss over a pig's intestine."

Yue Lingshan is seventeen years old this year, as beautiful as a flower and as delicate as jade, her stunning beauty is renowned throughout the entire town. With her presence, the business of the small inn flourishes significantly, and she must not be let go.

... ...

Yue Buqun's wife, Ning Zhongze, is a renowned heroine in the martial arts world, revered by people in the community as the Heroine Ning.

The Huashan Sect is indeed one of the Five Mountain Sword Sects. Although it has only a few members, its strength is not to be underestimated. The Huashan Swordsmanship and internal martial arts techniques are sufficient to dominate a region.

Six months ago, a pair of young siblings opened a uniquely styled tavern here, named Hero's Inn

Ling Chi covered his swollen face and glanced at him sideways: Wait, I will make you pay for this sooner or later

Ling Chi, the tavern keeper, appears to be an eighteen-year-old youth, yet stands at a height of 1.83 meters and is rather slender

Do not mention it. Linghu Chong sat down on the long bench and urged, "Brother Ling, please bring a pot of strong liquor first, let me satisfy my craving."

Thank you, Brother Ling. Yue Ling Shan took the chopsticks, expressed her gratitude, and together with Ling Hu Chong, picked up a piece of the Nine-Turn Intestines and brought it to her mouth

In the early autumn season, on a certain day at a quarter past the third hour, a young man of about twenty-six or twenty-seven years, wielding a sword, burst in with great energy.

"Nine Turns of Intestines..." Linghu Chong and Yue Lingshan looked at the shiny, golden intestines on the plate and asked, "What does 'Nine Turns' mean?"

The townspeople believed that this tavern would soon be overwhelmed, but unexpectedly, although the owner was young, he was highly skilled in martial arts, having defeated all the able-bodied men in the town, none of whom were his match

"Shuang'er is in the kitchen." After the two entered, Ling Chi's face was filled with smiles: "Brother Linghu and Sister Lingshan haven't come for a while. What have you been busy with lately?"

In the face of Ling Chi's smile, Yue Ling Shan felt as if she were basking in the warm sunlight of spring, her body and mind relaxing completely

This is what the owner of the tavern personally stated, and it is also how it is done

Outside, Ling Chi was the first to step out of the tavern

"Oh no!" Yue Ling Shan exclaimed, and after a moment, she ran out of the kitchen, reproaching Ling Hu Chong, who was sitting with his back to her: "Senior Brother, how could you have beaten Brother Ling so badly! You... ah!"

There is a sect called Huashan in Huashan, led by a master whose surname is Yue and given name is Buqun, known in the martial world as the Gentleman Sword

Ding, congratulations to the host Ling Chi for advancing their culinary skills to advanced white level, rewarded with a one-time ordinary blue recipe for "Squirrel Fish".

Mount Huashan, also known as Taihua Mountain, is one of the Five Great Mountains of China. It is connected to the Qinling Mountains to the south and overlooks the Huangwei River to the north. Since ancient times, it has been referred to as the 'most perilous mountain in the world'.

Ding, the condition for upgrading has been met after conquering the same level of diners 100 times, and the host Ling Chi's culinary skill level has been elevated to white advanced

As long as you defeat me, food and drinks will be provided free of charge

Especially the great disciple of Mount Hua, Linghu Chong

With a refined appearance, the smile possesses an extraordinary charm and approachability

"Brother Ling." Yue Ling Shan stepped forward a few paces, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth: "Is it only you, Brother Ling? Where is Sister Shuang?"

Yue Ling Shan's gaze swept around and landed on the tall, slender figure by the wine cabinet, her bright eyes sparkling with delight, her delicate features taking on an added touch of beauty

Cough! Linghu Chong cleared his throat and said: "What new dish is Brother Ling studying again?"

Yue Ling Shan rolled her eyes: "I would be crazy to believe you."

The man and woman in question are Linghu Chong, the senior disciple of the Huashan Sect, and Yue Lingshan, the daughter of Yue Buqun, the leader of the Huashan Sect

The next moment

The continuous ringing echoed in Ling Chi's mind

"Is it just a boast, or is it truly the case? You will know once you try it." Ling Chi approached with a plate of fried peanuts and a plate of cold dishes, sitting down opposite Linghu Chong: "Anyway, it doesn't cost anything."

Oh? Upon seeing the little girl, Linghu Chong smiled and said: "After not seeing you for several days, Shuang'er has become even more beautiful."

Brother Ling, I have come again, quickly bring out the fine wine and delicious dishes

Linghu Chong smiled and said, "With my junior sister supervising nearby, how dare I drink too much? Just one pot, only one pot, I will leave after finishing it"

The tavern is not large, and the decor is simple, yet it is ubiquitous. However, it has a unique feature—free hospitality for 'heroes', referring to those who wield swords and engage in martial arts in the world of chivalry.

The tavern is too small, making it difficult to fully express oneself

Even so

"Senior Brother!" Yue Ling Shan said, both angry and amused, "It's all your fault for coming back to the mountain drunk last time and getting caught by Father. That's why you were punished to face the wall for seven days. But you haven't reflected at all; as soon as you came down the mountain, you ran to drink with Brother Ling. Aren't you afraid of being punished by Father again?"

I see

With a smile at the corners of her mouth, Shuang'er said in a soft and melodious voice: "The Daoists are skilled in alchemy, and there is a famous elixir known as the 'Nine-Turn Immortal Pill.' Consuming this delicacy is akin to taking the 'Nine-Turn,' and it can rival the immortal pill, hence it is named Nine-Turn Intestines."

Not long after, a petite and beautiful little girl, around twelve or thirteen years old, came out of the kitchen holding a tray. Upon seeing Linghu Chong, who had dark circles under his eyes and was pouring himself a drink, she smiled lightly and said, "Brother Linghu, this is a new dish that my brother has researched. Please give it a try."

In her youth, Ning Zhongze was known as the Jade Maiden of Mount Hua, renowned for her extraordinary beauty, captivating countless heroes of the martial world. Unfortunately, like a beautiful flower planted in cow dung, in order to revive the Hua Shan Sect, this stunning Jade Maiden ultimately married the unremarkable and mediocre Yue Buqun, leaving countless heroes lamenting and sighing in despair.

"You ... ... this ... ..." Yue Lingshan said, stunned and unable to speak

Huashan Town, a small town at the foot of Mount Huashan

Squirrel Fish: Common Blue Recipe, increases agility by +2 after consumption

Linghu Chong followed closely behind

... ...

As the embodiment of a drunkard, Linghu Chong was captivated from his first drink. Had it not been for the fact that the female hero Ning had a thin skin and occasionally persuaded him, he might have spent the past six months living and eating at the Hero's Inn.

The fine wine of Hero's Tavern is called "Burning Knife". Its aroma is rich and thick, and it goes down the throat as if it were on fire. The potency of the wine is substantial, making it particularly appealing to the tastes of chivalrous heroes in the martial world

Yue Lingshan was left speechless.