Chapter 1: The Inheritance of the Immortal Gourmet

"Gu Zheng, you are awake. How do you feel?"

Gu Zheng asked the young man beside him, who was the long-haired young man, the designer who liked to paint

Groups of young people stroll among the blooming pear trees, taking deep breaths of the sweet-scented air. Some girls occasionally pick up fallen pear blossoms from the ground, gently bringing them to their noses to inhale, their faces reflecting a look of enchantment

A meteor is indeed a meteorite; even if it were to fall, it would not land here, nor would it be covered in soil

There is no snow, but the pear blossoms resemble snow; snow is like the pear blossoms, and the pear blossoms are like snow; they are equally beautiful

Gu Zheng smiled and said, the words of his friend made him very happy, but he also knew that it was impossible. However, the more he touched the stone, the more it gave him a sense of novelty, as if there was something within the stone that was attracting him.

Huang Tao hurriedly stepped forward, grabbing Gu Zheng, his eyes filled with anxiety. Gu Zheng's eyes were wide open, constantly looking around, and at that moment, the voice he had heard earlier echoed in his mind once again

I am fine, you can call them, I do not need to check

Feeling his body, Gu Zheng shook his head vigorously, noting that there was no discomfort. The wound on his hand was minor, already scabbed over and properly bandaged. This was in stark contrast to the images in the book, which left him with no sensation whatsoever.

Gu Zheng, I think you should still listen to the doctor and have a thorough examination. Your current condition is causing us more concern

Huang Tao mentioned Du Yang and Zhao Yongkui, who are the other two people accompanying them this time. The four of them are good friends. This time, it was Huang Tao's suggestion to come and see the pear blossoms, and they decided to come together over the weekend. However, no one expected Gu Zheng to get injured and remain unconscious for such a long time. It has already been a full two hours since he fell into a coma.

A dull voice echoed in Gu Zheng's mind, startling him to sit up straight, and he exclaimed anxiously: "Who, who is speaking?"

Gu Zheng suddenly lowered his head and picked up a dirty stone, which was covered with a layer of black soil. The problem was that there was no such black soil here; if Gu Zheng had not picked it up, others would have thought it was just a piece of broken brick.

Huang Tao quickly responded and hurriedly said: "How are you feeling now? The doctor said you are not seriously injured, but the reason for your unconsciousness is unclear. We need to conduct a detailed examination. Du Yang and Zhao Yongkui have gone to pay the bill!"

Gently wipe away the black soil, revealing the surface of a black stone and - picture - book beneath. The entire stone is not formless; it somewhat resembles a type of animal, but it is impossible to discern exactly what kind of animal it is, leaving only an abstract impression.

The job is good, but the income is rather average, just enough for his daily expenses. However, he has a good father; Gu Zheng's father works in France as a Michelin three-star chef, earning over one million euros annually. Income is secondary; the food prepared by Gu Zheng's father is indeed exceptional, otherwise, he wouldn't have raised Gu Zheng with such a discerning palate. Gu Zheng's food reviews are known for their sharp and incisive critiques; otherwise, his income would certainly be much higher.

Indeed, as soon as the companion finished speaking, the young man with long hair complained: "Gu Zheng, you are speaking from a position of comfort. If we all had a good father like you and a good job, we wouldn't have to work so hard and still be unable to afford a house"

The young man with long hair responded first, saying only this one sentence before no longer looking at the stone in Gu Zheng's hand; for him, the pure white pear blossoms here were far more captivating.

Among the many young people, there was a young man in his early twenties with long hair who stretched out his arms and, facing the garden full of pear blossoms, expressed his feelings with a remark

Oh dear

The monster kept spinning, suddenly transforming into a blur of white and *illustration* light, while Gu Zheng's `eyes' also turned pale, prompting him to hurriedly cover his head

The fast-paced lifestyle of the metropolis makes it difficult for them to have such opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment. Even though this place is somewhat remote and off the beaten path, young people continue to come in droves, drawn by its reputation.

Huang Tao hung up the phone, expressing his concern with a sigh, and the joy of Gu Zheng waking up had vanished.

What is this

Gu Zheng slowly opened his eyes, the white ceiling, the white walls, and a somewhat unusual smell of medicine nearby. After turning his head a couple of times, he finally confirmed that he was in a hospital

It is also possible that it was a meteor that fell yesterday. If that is the case, Gu Zheng, you would have struck it rich. Don't forget to treat us to a meal then

Gu Zheng, what is wrong with you? No one is speaking, and I haven't made my call yet!

This is not difficult; just bring your easel and settle down here, isn't that sufficient

Huang Tao, I am fine, how did I end up here

Who knows, it is probably debris that has fallen from the mountain

Suddenly, as if a spring breeze arrived overnight, thousands upon thousands of pear trees bloom.

... ...

The inheritance of the Immortal Feast officially commences

A few companions nearby supported the young man with long hair, while the man who had spoken earlier chuckled lightly and shook his head, saying, "A good place, once is enough; too many times will diminish the novelty"

Another companion said with a smile that they had a barbecue and drank beer together last night, and at nine o'clock in the evening, they saw a shooting star pass through the sky, and everyone made a wish yesterday

This esteemed Immortal, the supreme food Immortal of the Immortal Realm, during this chaotic calamity that occurs once every thirty-three thousand years, I am the one destined to face this tribulation. I believe it will be very difficult for me to survive this trial, and I cannot bear to see my lifelong legacy come to an end. Therefore, I have decided to send my lifelong insights and collections into the Immortal Food Order, to fly out of the primordial chaos and bestow them upon a fated individual. Whoever obtains the Immortal Food Order shall inherit the legacy of the Immortal Food!

Gu Zheng suddenly covered his hand, and a stone fell to the ground. A trace of bright red blood quickly flowed out from his fingertips. The young man with long hair and several other companions hurriedly moved forward, but no one noticed that a drop of blood was rapidly merging into the mouth of a stone on the ground that resembled an animal. The entire stone gradually became transparent and eventually disappeared.

You were scratched on your hand in the pear garden and then fainted. No matter how we called you, we could not wake you up, so we took you to the hospital. This is the emergency rescue room

It is so beautiful; how wonderful it would be to live here forever

Gu Zheng, aged 23 this year, is a food critic. In simple terms, he tastes delicacies from various places and then writes reviews, which are published on several travel and food websites as well as magazines. His job is envied by countless people, as he enjoys delicious food every day while also earning a living

Indeed, among us, only you have the time to go wherever you wish, while we cannot!

As soon as the young man finished speaking, his companion added, the young man with long hair enjoys painting and has studied fine arts, yet his job is in interior design, which leaves him with hardly any time for it. Even with a sketchpad in hand, he cannot go wherever he pleases; even during holidays, he often has to work overtime

What he saw was a primitive creature resembling a bronze artifact, with the body of a goat and the face of a human, tiger-like teeth and human claws, a large mouth and a broad face; the most peculiar aspect was that it had a pair of eyes under its armpits

This time, Gu Zheng did not shout loudly; he merely widened his eyes even more. Not only did he 'hear' the sound in his mind, but he also 'saw' an object, a three-dimensional image that appeared directly in his mind, clearer than what his eyes could perceive

In the northwest of the city, a new pear orchard covering a thousand acres has opened. As spring has just begun, it has attracted countless young men and women. Despite the ticket price of 51 yuan being rather expensive, many young people still resolutely reached into their pockets to enter the orchard to admire the flowers and relax