I Materialized the Cultivation Game

Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea—Is This Even Possible?

The more Lin Nan thought about the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine, the more curious he became. He hurriedly asked Xiaoyu, ”Miss Xiaoyu, is it possible for us to purchase this herbal cuisine for a taste?”

Xiaoyu felt a bit troubled, ”Mr. Lin, the main issue is that the ingredients for this herbal cuisine are extremely expensive, and coupled with their scarcity, the Chen Family doesn’t sell the cuisine to the public.”

Upon hearing the words ”expensive” and ”scarcity,” most people wouldn’t ask further.

Such phrasing usually means it is insanely expensive.

Lin Nan was different. His family had some assets in the county, and now, attracted by the aroma, combined with his curiosity, he wanted to try it no matter the cost.

So, he immediately said, ”A bit expensive is fine, the key is we really want to try it, could an exception be made?”

Xiaoyu was a bit troubled, but seeing his determination, had no choice but to lead Lin Nan and his group into Little Uncle’s courtyard.

They could see Chen Han inside the kitchen.

She immediately asked, ”Senior Brother, Mr. Lin and his group caught the scent of the herbal cuisine and want to inquire about it.”

Understanding the implication, Chen Han smiled at Lin Nan and said, ”Mr. Lin, the meat used in this herbal cuisine is not ordinary, and the herbs used are aged and expensive. The price of just this one pot is 20,000 yuan, so we don’t plan to sell it publicly.”

He disclosed the price to see their reaction.

Hearing the price of 20,000 yuan, Lin Nan wasn’t deterred; on the contrary, he was even more eager, ”Patriarch Chen, could an exception be made to sell us some for a taste?”

Seeing this, Chen Han understood and said, ”Mr. Lin, since that’s the case, I can sell you half of this pot of herbal cuisine. With six adults, one bowl each should suffice.”

”Can’t children eat it?” Lin Nan asked instinctively.

Chen Han explained, ”Mr. Lin, the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine indeed has special effects. Not only does it strengthen the body, it also serves as a great tonic. Children shouldn’t have this kind of potent tonic, otherwise, they might immediately have nosebleeds.”

This wasn’t just nonsense; even he, with a weak constitution not suited for tonics, had a nosebleed after two bowls. Children have underdeveloped digestive systems and an easily disrupted endocrine system, making it unsuitable for them.

For children, consuming such a potent tonic is more severe than for someone with tonic intolerance, making them more prone to nosebleeds. After all, many children get nosebleeds even from minor inflammation.

”Patriarch Chen, should we scan to pay now?” Lin Nan was even more excited, wondering what level of potency would cause a child to instantly have a nosebleed?

Seeing their decision, Chen Han also took out the payment code and gave it to them. Moments later, he received the 10,000 yuan payment.

Before long, the pot of herbal cuisine was ready.

Upon opening the lid, the aroma was even more intense than before.

Xiaoyu quickly went over to help with the bowls, while Chen Han took a large ladle, serving the herbal cuisine into bowls for Xiaoyu to place on the table for Lin Nan and the others.

The six adults gathered quickly, deeply attracted by the wafting aroma.

Lin Nan even took out his phone to record a video of the herbal cuisine for Uncle Zhao: Chen Family Heritage Herbal Cuisine!

Previously, Uncle Zhao hadn’t mentioned the herbal cuisine, probably because he hadn’t tasted it during his visit to the Chen Family.

After sending the message, he put down his phone, picked up his bowl of herbal cuisine, and drank a couple of sips. Initially, he only savored the delicious broth, the aroma swirling in his mouth and around his nostrils, providing immense enjoyment.

But within moments, a look of amazement appeared in his eyes as a warm sensation began to spread from his stomach, engulfing his whole body.

As the warmth enveloped him, he was no longer just amazed, but astonished. The feeling of complete relaxation was incredible, even surpassing the comfort of soaking in a hot spring after a long day.

Was this the power of the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine?

He took two more bites of the meat, finding it flavorful and with a unique, chewy texture.

He couldn’t immediately identify what kind of meat it was.

He had never tasted meat with such a texture before.

The three children, already smacking their lips after smelling the aroma, all wanted a taste when they saw their parents eating.

Some parents were quite liberal.

Despite Chen Han’s prior warning, one woman, under her child’s pleading, casually gave her child the soup and even the Dog Demon Meat.

So, the foreseeable happened—after a short while, the child started to have a nosebleed.

The child wiped away the blood with their hand and cried upon seeing it.

The child’s mother was also startled and quickly found paper to press against the child’s nose.

Lin Nan and the others widened their eyes; it was just as the Patriarch Chen had said.

This also indirectly proved that the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine was truly nourishing.

Indeed, if it wasn’t rejuvenating, how could there be such a warm, all-over cozy sensation?

Thinking that this herbal cuisine could also strengthen the body, Lin Nan immediately started chewing and drinking in large gulps, unwilling to waste a single bit.

After finishing a bowl of herbal cuisine, he felt an unprecedented comfort, wishing he could have a bowl every day. But considering the cost, he sighed quietly, knowing he couldn’t afford it daily.

Picking up his phone, he saw a message inquiry from Uncle Zhao: ”Does the Chen Family have such a thing?”

He immediately replied: ”Yes, Uncle Zhao, if it weren’t for accidentally smelling the herbal aroma, I wouldn’t have known the Chen Family had such a wonderful thing.”

Zhao Kang had some assets in Linhe County, starting with construction and later opening a hotel and supermarket. He had previously visited the Chen Clan Ancient Building Complex by chance after seeing a video and thought it was nice, so he took his wife and friends there for a day.

But he didn’t expect the Chen Clan Ancient Building Complex to give him such a huge surprise. Even without mentioning the Ancient Techniques in the hands of Patriarch Chen, the ancient and charming appeal of the architectural complex with its eye-catching aesthetics was enough to make one linger.

It truly is a great place for rest and vacation.

Sharing it on social media to help promote it was really about not wanting this heritage site to remain buried; his social circle actually had some connections, and it was by looking at his social media post that Lin Nan decided to inquire and was recommended to go there.

He truly had no idea about the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine.

Seeing Lin Nan’s replied information, he couldn’t help but ask: ”Is the Chen Family’s Heritage Herbal Cuisine delicious?”

Lin Nan immediately replied to the message: ”Delicious is an understatement. Just the aroma makes your mouth water. The key is that this thing can strengthen the body and is exceptionally nourishing. The moment you eat it, you can feel the effect, with your whole body warming up and feeling so comfortable.”

”Patriarch Chen also warned that it’s too nourishing for children, as it leads to nosebleeds immediately. Wu Fang didn’t believe it, gave it to her son, and he immediately had a nosebleed.”

”Is it really that magical?” Zhao Kang replied in disbelief, suddenly feeling that he had wasted his trip to the Chen Clan Ancient Building Complex by not having a taste of it.

Seeing this inquiry, Lin Nan quickly typed: ”Uncle Zhao, would I lie to you? At first, Patriarch Chen didn’t want to sell it because the meat being stewed wasn’t just ordinary meat, plus the various herbs used were very aged and extremely rare, costing 20,000 per bowl.”

”I asked Miss Xiaoyu to help put in a word, and she took me over; only then did Patriarch Chen agree to sell me half a stew bowl. But after eating this herbal cuisine, I felt it was totally worth it; even now I still feel warmed up all over, in an astonishingly good state.”

Seeing Lin Nan’s description, Zhao Kang didn’t hesitate, promptly found Miss Xiaoyu’s WeChat, and sent a message: ”Miss Xiaoyu, I plan to go over to the Chen Family this afternoon for a two-day stay. I’ll trouble you to arrange it again.”

He didn’t expect that by helping promote the Chen Clan Ancient Building Complex, attracting people like Lin Nan, he in turn had been drawn back by Lin Nan.

This really is...

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In the kitchen.

Chen Han also served a bowl of herbal cuisine for himself and his junior sister, and they started drinking it together.

He immediately entered that delightful state where he felt completely warm and perfectly comfortable, and as he looked at the increased lifespan time, a smile appeared on his lips.

After two bowls of herbal cuisine, having just lost 28 days of life, he was back to 28 days.

Lifespan: 28 days, 9 hours and 45 minutes.

So, as long as he provokes two Dog Demon battles every day, he can regularly obtain Dog Demon Meat, and paired with a Spiritual Energy Flush, unless cancer cells suddenly erupt or seriously worsen, he can at least stabilize his lifespan at 28 days.

”Senior Brother, Mr. Zhao said he’ll return to stay at the Chen Family for two days this afternoon,” Xiaoyu suddenly said with pleasant surprise. The Chen Clan Ancient Building Complex rarely had return visitors before, particularly guests like Mr. Zhao, who helped introduce people and immediately wanted to come back.

Lin Nan was drawn by Xiaoyu’s words; he knew Uncle Zhao was definitely lured by the herbal cuisine.

Chen Han nodded as well, clearly, Mr. Zhao was someone with financial means, and the herbal cuisine could be promoted to him.

As he was pondering this, a game notification suddenly appeared in his mind:

[Congratulations, the Work Hall Elder has led the clan experts to construct a Thunder Bamboo Defense Array, protecting the Special Spiritual Acupoints, and the Defense Array has gained a special attribute: Solid +2!]

[Congratulations, during the creation of the Thunder Bamboo Defense Array, the Work Hall Elder discovered that Thunder Bamboo leaves seem to have a special use, allowing the creation of Thunder Bamboo Spirit Tea, with the recipe inscribed on a Bamboo Token and passed on to you!]

In the next moment, Chen Han saw a floating bamboo token appear in his mind’s warehouse!

What a pleasant surprise!

He immediately checked the contents of the bamboo token, a look of delight appearing on his face.

This can work!