"Master Feng,"

I placed the complete collection of talismans on the coffee table, stood up, and greeted Feng Shichao. I couldn't help but take an extra look at the female disciple standing behind Feng Shichao.

Feng Shichao's female disciple was tall, sweet-looking, and had a quiet personality. She reminded me of the character Xiaolongnü from "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," giving me a familiar feeling.

"How did you end up here with my master?"

Feng Shichao's female disciple approached me with a curious expression.

"I, uh... I..."

I looked at Feng Shichao's female disciple, unsure of how to explain the situation.

"Is my senior brother here?"

Feng Shichao smiled and asked me.

"Master Chen is sleeping on the second floor."

I pointed upstairs in response to Feng Shichao.

Feng Shichao nodded at me and led his female disciple upstairs. As I watched Feng Shichao's female disciple ascend, swaying her hips, I felt my face flush, and my breathing became somewhat rapid.

I composed myself and sat back on the sofa, continuing to study the complete collection of talismans.

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Not long after Feng Shichao and his female disciple went upstairs, the three of them came down, chatting and laughing.

"Senior brother, how's business lately?"

Feng Shichao sat on the sofa and inquired of Chen Yuanshan.

"Business has been good recently. Almost every day brings in income. How about your end?"

"It's been decent as well. I've earned quite a bit recently, helping people relocate graves and dispelling evil spirits."

While Chen Yuanshan and Feng Shichao chatted, a girl named Yanzi couldn't join in the conversation. Yanzi sat on the sofa, taking out her phone to read the news.

I went to the water dispenser and brought back three cups of water, placing them in front of the three individuals.

"Junior brother, it's been a long time since we drank together. How about finding a barbecue stand tonight and having some drinks?"

"Drinking is fine, but why go out when we can have a relaxing time at your place? I noticed there are some good wines in the liquor cabinet on your second floor."

"At my place is fine, but there's no one to cook. You know, I've only mastered making fried sauce noodles in my entire life. I can't just serve fried sauce noodles as snacks for drinking."

Chen Yuanshan chuckled and replied to Feng Shichao.

"Yanzi, can you cook?"

Chen Yuanshan asked Feng Shichao's female disciple.

"I... I don't know how to cook."

"Yanzi, let your senior brother say a few words. As a girl, you should learn how to cook."

"I want to learn, but my master won't allow it."

Yanzi, with a face full of grievances, pointed at Feng Shichao and told Chen Yuanshan, "Why don't you let Yanzi learn to cook?"

"I treat Yanzi as my precious daughter. How could I bear to let her do such mundane chores? I've always wanted the best for her."

Feng Shichao said to Chen Yuanshan, looking at his female disciple with affectionate eyes.

"Xiaohe, can you cook?"

Chen Yuanshan suddenly turned to me, who was standing on the side.

"I can make some simple home-cooked dishes."

I replied truthfully to Chen Yuanshan.

"In that case, it's settled. I'll give you some money. Go to the market, buy some ingredients, and come back to cook for us."

Chen Yuanshan took out five hundred yuan in cash from his pocket and handed it to me.

Accepting the money from Chen Yuanshan, I nodded to him and left Daoist Respect Hall, heading towards Fuyuan.