Chapter 350

Chapter 350 Banquet, Wei Zihao’s whereabouts

Jiuli Village was bustling with activity.

Everyone was excited to hear that Lu Qing was inviting the entire village to dinner and that he was going to cook spiritual rice.

Most of the villagers had seen the two acres of spiritual fields that Lu Qing had planted behind his courtyard halfway up the mountain.

They knew that the spiritual rice growing in those two acres of fields was growing very well.

The ears of spiritual rice were heavy and the best they had ever seen.

So everyone was curious about what the rice cooked from such excellent rice would taste like.

The Lu family’s yard was now filled with tables and chairs, and each set looked different.

They were brought in from various households in the village, a temporary arrangement.

This is how banquets are held in the countryside: one family usually hosts the banquet, and every household contributes.

Lu Qing, with an apron wrapped around his waist, was busy at the makeshift stove in the yard.

Since he was treating everyone today, he naturally had to cook the meal himself.

For a big pot meal like this, the kitchen at home was a little limited, so he simply built a simple stove outside.

At this time, Lu Qing was busy cutting meat.

On the simple chopping board, the knife flashed, and large pieces of beef, mutton and pork were quickly cut into blocks or thin slices by Lu Qing.

Swish, swish, swish…

a burst of knife shadows swish, Lu Qing’s palm gently pressed and turned, and a piece of bright red beef turned into half a beautiful beef slice.

Each piece of meat seemed to be precisely measured with a ruler, and it was extremely uniform.

The people watching on the side stared with their eyes wide open.

Only then did they understand why Lu Qing refused when they wanted to help before.

With this kind of knife skills, they would never be able to learn it even if they practiced for a lifetime.

Going up to help would probably make things worse.

Magu was also watching Lu Qing cutting vegetables.

But unlike the villagers who were just watching the fun, he was looking at the meaning behind Lu Qing’s knife skills.

As a master swordsman who had also comprehended a domain, Lu Qing’s swordsmanship had already reached a state of utter perfection.

Even simply chopping vegetables with a kitchen knife, the profound meaning of the swordsmanship revealed was enough to fascinate Ma Gu.

As everyone gathered around to watch Lu Qing chop, a commotion erupted from outside the courtyard.

Soon, Xiaotian arrived with several other men, carrying a large selection of items.

“Young Master Lu, I’ve brought the chickens, ducks, and fish you requested,” Xiaotian said respectfully.

“Okay, let’s put them there for now,” Lu Qing nodded.

“Then, Young Master Lu, is there anything else you need us to do?” Xiaotian asked.

“Not at the moment. By the way, Xiaotian, you two should stay and have a quick meal.”

“Well…”

Seeing Xiaotian hesitate, Ma Gu approached and gently tapped him on the head.

He glared at him, “Just stay if I told you to. Why are you talking so much nonsense!” “

Foolish boy, do you realize how great of an opportunity it is to stay for a meal like this? “

Ma Gu, knowing the preciousness of spiritual rice, said with a hint of regret.

“I understand, Master Ma. I’ll bother Mr. Lu then.”

Xiaotian, who never dared to disobey Ma Gu’s words, immediately shrank his head and responded in a low voice.

Lu Qing smiled, “It’s just a simple meal, no need to be nervous.”

While Xiaotian went to find a place, the other villagers finally found work they could do.

They went forward to take the chickens, ducks, fish, and other things that Xiaotian had brought and slaughtered them.

They couldn’t help Lu Qing with cutting vegetables, but they were still capable of doing things like slaughtering chickens and ducks.

With the villagers working together, it didn’t take long before all the ingredients were prepared.

Pots of slaughtered chickens, ducks, fish, and beef and mutton cut by Lu Qing were placed there.

Before the cooking even started, the villagers were salivating.

There was no other way. Jiuli Village had always been poor. Such rich fish and meat were only available during festivals or when someone was having a banquet.

On weekdays, they rarely had the chance to eat them.

Lu Qing knew that the villagers rarely ate meat, so he had Xiaotian help buy a large quantity of meat this time.

With the ingredients prep complete

, it was time to cook.

Because there were so many people, Lu Qing wouldn’t prepare elaborate dishes this time, preferring a simple, large pot.

However, he believed that with his skills, combined with the various seasonings he’d developed over the years,

even a large pot of food wouldn’t be bad.

A large iron wok was quickly set up. Once the firewood was burning vigorously, Lu Qing spooned a large amount of solidified lard into it.

With a sizzling sound, the lard melted, and a fragrant aroma rose.

Once the oil was hot enough and the wok was thoroughly lubricated, Lu Qing added a piece of sugar and stir-fried it until it turned brown. Then, he

poured a large plate of cubed, previously blanched pork belly into the wok.

The sound of crackling echoed, and the rich aroma of meat from the intense heat quickly filled the courtyard,

making the villagers helping around twitch their noses.

The little kids, in particular, couldn’t help but drool.

The aroma of the meat was simply too tempting.

With the rich aroma, everyone was looking forward to today’s feast even more.

When Lu Qing had almost finished frying the meat, he added water and various spices, then let it simmer slowly.

He took advantage of this moment to set up another pot and begin cooking other dishes.

While Lu Qing was distracted, cooking several pots at once,

the Wei family compound was in a state of excitement.

“Ah Hai, what did you say? Did you find Zihao?”

Wei Xinghe looked at the chief steward, Wei, with a look of surprise.

Mrs. Wei was trembling with shock.

“Uncle Hai, are you serious? Did you find my brother?” Wei Zi’an was equally delighted.

Over two months ago, news arrived from Jeju. Reports

that the Qingyun Sword Pavilion had somehow provoked an enemy and was completely uprooted overnight.

Not only were eighty-nine percent of the sect’s disciples annihilated, but even the mountain gate was burned to the ground.

Only a few disciples outside the sect had managed to escape.

Upon receiving this news, the Wei family was naturally extremely anxious.

The eldest son of the family, Wei Zihao, was a disciple of the Qingyun Sword Pavilion.

Wei Xinghe immediately ordered a full-scale search for Wei Zihao, seeking his whereabouts, dead or alive.

However, more than two months have passed, and they haven’t found any trace of Wei Zihao.

Just when Wei Shanhai and the others thought that Wei Zihao had died in the disaster at Qingyun Sword Pavilion,

Wei Da Zongguan came with news that Wei Zihao had been found.

“Yes, sir, madam, two days ago, the spies we sent out saw the young master in the state capital.

As soon as I received the news, I immediately rushed over to inform you.” Wei Da Zongguan said respectfully.

“Hao’er is in the state capital, so why doesn’t he go home directly?” Wei Xinghe was puzzled.

“According to the spies in the mansion, the young master seems to be with several of his fellow disciples from Qingyun Sword Pavilion.

Moreover, their expressions were extremely panicked, as if they were hiding from something or fearing something.

The spies didn’t understand why, and didn’t dare to show up and disturb the young master. They

just watched and protected him from the dark.

“Hao’er is afraid of someone?” Wei Xinghe had already realized, and then realized, “Yes, Qingyun Sword Pavilion was destroyed overnight.

Until now, no one knows who did it.

Hao’er must know something, or he must be afraid of implicating his family.

That’s why he didn’t return or contact his family, but hid in the provincial capital.”

To be able to quietly destroy a powerful sect like Qingyun Sword Pavilion overnight,

the perpetrators must be an extremely powerful force or cultivator.

No matter which one, they are not something the Wei family can afford to provoke.

Perhaps it was for this reason that Wei Zihao had been hiding outside and had not fled back to the Wei family.

However, how could Wei Xinghe watch his son fall into danger and not do anything?

He immediately said that he would go to the provincial capital to bring Wei Zihao back.

“Dad, wait a minute! “

However, at this moment, Wei Zian stopped his father.

“This matter is of great importance. Let’s consult Doctor Lu Qing first, and then make plans.”

Although he was also concerned about his brother’s safety, after listening to Uncle Hai’s words, Wei Zian instinctively felt a hint of danger.

Wei Zian would not underestimate his intuition.

Over the past few months, the energy of the origin of the world in his body has long been completely integrated into his body.

It has caused his body to undergo a complete transformation.

Not only has his aptitude increased greatly, but even his intuition has become very sharp.

So after sensing the dangerous energy in the dark, he did not dare to be careless.

“Ask Mr. Lu…” Wei Xinghe hesitated, “but Mr. Lu is going to host a banquet for the villagers of Jiuli Village today. He

is probably busy now. It would be a bad idea for us to disturb him now, right? “

Wei Xinghe was in awe of Lu Qing.

He was usually quite reserved when he saw Lu Qing.

His relationship with Lu Qing was far from as close as that between Wei Zian and Lu Qing.

“Young Doctor Lu Qing won’t mind.” Wei Zian said, “Dad, the Qingyun Sword Sect was one of the most powerful sects in Jizhou, but it was destroyed overnight.

The murderer must be an extremely terrifying figure, more powerful than we can imagine.

Dad, if you rashly go to the provincial capital, what if you accidentally reveal your whereabouts and are discovered by the murderer?

So this matter has to be considered carefully. It would be best to ask for the opinions of Young Doctor Lu and Elder Chen first.

At the very least, you have to consult the ancestors first. “

Wei Zian analyzed and persuaded his father bit by bit.

In Wei Zian’s heart, Lu Qing and the old doctor’s knowledge and strength are incomparably powerful.

So if there is something, it is best to consult them first.

However, seeing Wei Zian talking so freely,

Wei Xinghe and his wife, including Wei Dazongguan, were stunned.

It seemed a little unbelievable that these words were said by the young master who was spoiled and naive at the time.

“Master, An’er is right, we should discuss this matter with Lu Xiaolangjun and others.”

Mrs. Wei also said at this time.

“Okay, I’ll listen to An’er. I was anxious just now.”

Wei Xinghe also understood that he was indeed confused because of his concern just now, and he was not as clear-sighted as An’er.

Thinking of this, he looked at his youngest son with satisfaction: “An’er, you have really grown up. Now you are calmer than your father when facing things. “

Wei Zi’an blushed: “Thank you for the compliment, Dad. I know that Dad is only doing this because he cares about my big brother’s safety.”

Seeing him like this, Wei Xinghe’s face was even more relieved.

At the same time, he was extremely grateful.

When he agreed to let his youngest son follow Lu Qing and the others to go out for training, it was indeed one of the best choices he made in his life.

After Zi’an came back from training in Zhongzhou, he was completely reborn.

Not only did his cultivation level increase greatly, he is now in the initial stage of internal organs, and is not far from the stage of minor success. He can be regarded as one of the top masters in the mansion.

The most important thing is that his mind has also become much more mature and steady, and he can completely stand on his own.

As for the words of dissuade him just now, if it were half a year ago, Zi’an would never have said it.

“Zi’an, you are right. We should consult Lu Xiaolang and the others about this matter first.

But Lu Xiaolang is hosting a banquet today, and we don’t want to spoil his fun.

Let’s ask him for advice after the banquet. “

But Dad, in this case, what about my brother…” Wei Zian hesitated.

“More than two months have passed, there is no rush.

Since your brother chose to hide in the provincial capital, he obviously has estimated his own safety.

You were right before, if I rashly go to meet him, it might not be good.

Let’s go, Young Master Lu is preparing a banquet today and has invited us, it’s time to go.”

When Wei Xinghe and others arrived at the Lu family, Lu Qing had almost finished cooking the dishes.

“Young Master Lu.”

“Patriarch Wei, you are here, sit down first, the meal will be served soon.

“Xiaoyan, take Patriarch Wei and the others to the master.” Lu Qing called out.

Then Xiaoyan ran out of the house: “Aunt, let’s go inside. Grandpa Chen and Grandpa Wei are inside.”

“The old ancestor is here too?”

Wei Xinghe was a little surprised.

Ever since Wei Shanhai received the immortal cultivation inheritance from Lu Qing, he rarely appeared at home. He was

often out of sight and out of sight, either going to the small courtyard halfway up the mountain or going somewhere else to cultivate immortality.

Even Wei Xinghe rarely saw him.

He didn’t expect that he would be free to come to the banquet today.

But this was also a good thing. Thinking of Wei Zihao’s affairs and the presence of the old ancestor, Wei Xinghe felt more at ease.

At least, after the banquet was over, he wouldn’t be unable to find the old ancestor.

When Wei Xinghe and the others entered the house, Lu Qing also began to officially serve the dishes.

He first lifted the lid of the pot where the meat had been stewing.

Suddenly, an extremely rich meaty aroma emanated from the pot and quickly filled the entire yard.

“What a nice smell! For

a moment, everyone in the courtyard couldn’t help but sniff.

All eyes were focused on Lu Qing.

Then they saw Lu Qing shovel out large bowls of red meat from the large iron pot, and then the villagers in charge of serving the dishes delivered them to the various tables.

When the meat was placed on the table, it was trembling, extremely elastic, and full of fat.

Even Wei Xinghe, who was accustomed to delicious food and ate rich fish and meat, suddenly felt a little greedy.

(End of this chapter)