Chapter 10: The Marvelous Use of the Fortune Talisman

With a command from the Moonlight Celestial Beast, the scattered members of the Moonlight Clan quickly gathered in the territory closest to the Sun-Chasing Clan. Soon after, the Moonshadow Celestial Beasts, who had been calling out to everyone, returned with food baskets. More than twenty cats, large and small, directly sat outside the Sun-Chasing Clan’s territory and began eating.

The situation was completely chaotic.

Originally, the relationship between the Moonlight and Sun-Chasing Clans had always been delicate, and Chen Xi had just dealt a heavy blow to them, which made the Sun-Chasing Celestial Beasts furious. After all, being deceived by the vile Beast Tamer family was already a great humiliation. Now, they had to watch their most detested rivals eat and drink right in front of them, which was nearly enough to make them cry in torment. But even worse, the sharp-tongued Moonlight Celestial Beasts didn’t just eat—they mocked them while doing so.

“Uncultured!”

“Have you ever tasted real delicacies?”

“Our Xixi said, Chinese cuisine is vast and profound. You poor frogs in the well, who only know Beast Pills, are really pitiful.”

These tiny, fluffy creatures each spoke in sweet, innocent voices, yet they were unbelievably arrogant, mocking their enemies even as they ate. The most infuriating part was when one of the Moonlight Celestial Beasts said that seeing how pitiful they were, it would share some food with them.

A garlic shrimp, a soft-fried shrimp, a boiled shrimp, a spoonful of crystal shrimp in lotus sauce… a spoonful of crab meat and shrimp cat food. Each portion was just a small bite, but it exuded an enticing aroma.

“Woof!” Do you think we, the Sun-Chasing Celestial Beasts, are beggars? Feeling offended, the Sun-Chasing Celestial Beasts were furious. Yet, their bodies moved with integrity as they leaned toward the plate and couldn’t help but devour the food inside.

It was delicious. The fresh taste exploded on their tongues, and their dormant taste buds came alive. Despite it being cold, the flavor was so wonderful that they couldn’t help but imagine how delicious it would have been right after it was made.

Unable to resist wanting another bite, they looked at the plate and realized it was already empty. They felt a twinge of regret as they met the Moonlight Celestial Beast’s seemingly smiling eyes. The little humiliation they had felt earlier instantly vanished, replaced by deep admiration for Chen Xi and anger toward the Beast Tamer family and Wang Xun.

The Beast Tamer family was unforgivable. For thousands of years, they had been deceiving the noble Sun-Chasing Clan. Enraged, the Sun-Chasing Clan directly questioned the Beast Tamer family. Meanwhile, the young ones on Beast Island were bouncing around excitedly, causing a ruckus and demanding an immediate response from Immortal Wu Yi.

The scene became more and more chaotic.

Faced with these unreasonable Celestial Beasts, Immortal Wu Yi was at a loss and could only order that Wang Xun’s official duties be temporarily suspended. But little did he know, this decision sparked further protests from even more Celestial Beasts.

Wang Xun still had some knowledge in him, though it wasn’t much compared to Chen Xi. However, to the other immortals on Beast Island, his skills were still considered quite refined. So, when Wang Xun’s position was removed, some of the Celestial Beasts who had grown accustomed to his care began to feel discontent. They even believed they were being treated as mere objects to be toyed with.

This was truly a dilemma.

What was supposed to be a grand spectacle turned into the tragedy of the main character. Immortal Wu Yi paced restlessly in his mansion, waiting for higher-ups to provide further instructions. As for Wang Xun, after being squeezed out for so long, he was livid and directly confronted Chen Xi, the one he believed to be the mastermind.

“You did this on purpose!” Wang Xun glared at Chen Xi, wishing he could tear him apart.

But Chen Xi pretended to be clueless. “What do you mean, on purpose?”

“Heh.” Wang Xun sneered, growing angrier. “Wasn’t the water mirror something you set up deliberately? Didn’t you arrange for the Moonshadow Celestial Beasts to invite their clan members? Didn’t you pick the Sun-Chasing Clan on purpose to deal with me? Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental that we were both serving food at the same time, using the same ingredients!”

“I don’t know anything about that.” Chen Xi shook his head innocently. “I didn’t arrange the ingredients, you’ll have to ask the immortal in charge of that. As for the water mirror and the gathering, those are things I can’t control. I’m just a lowly cook. How could the Moonlight Celestial Beasts’ plans be something I can influence?”

Can’t control? That was the greatest joke!

Who didn’t know that the Moonlight Clan was completely under Chen Xi’s influence, like obedient cats with their claws retracted? Especially the Moonlight Celestial Beasts, who were almost always by Chen Xi’s side. While it might seem impossible for other immortals to control the Celestial Beasts, for Chen Xi, it was as easy as snapping his fingers. Yet, he used this excuse to dismiss Wang Xun.

Humiliation. Utterly humiliation.

Chen Xi’s attitude was no different from slapping Wang Xun squarely in the face. Wang Xun trembled with rage but didn’t dare do anything to him. He could only fling his sleeves, leave with a dark expression, and swallow his anger.

This scene, in the eyes of other immortals, served as the perfect proof that Wang Xun was no match for Chen Xi. Meanwhile, the celestial beasts who already felt deceived by the immortals became even more exaggerated, demanding Immortal Wu Yi treat everyone equally. Even if they couldn’t find a culinary officer as skilled as Chen Xi, the replacement had to be nearly as competent.

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That night, Wang Xun and Immortal Wu Yi gathered to discuss countermeasures. This time, not only did the upper echelons of Immortal Wu Yi’s sect participate, but the head of the Beast Tamer Family also joined in. After hearing Wang Xun’s report, the head of the family’s face turned somber.

“So, you were completely powerless against that mortal?”

“Yes.” Wang Xun reluctantly uttered the word, his face burning with humiliation. However, the head of the family didn’t press him further and simply instructed him to stay at Immortal Wu Yi’s place for now and lay low.

“As for that mortal named Chen Xi…” The head of the family, after reviewing the scene of Chen Xi cooking, fell silent for a long time before continuing, “His culinary skills are indeed extraordinary. Don’t act against him for now. We’ll discuss a plan within the clan.”

After outlining some methods to pacify the celestial beasts on the island, the meeting ended. However, both Immortal Wu Yi and Wang Xun felt more confident after receiving specific instructions—especially Wang Xun.

Although the head of the family’s words were brief, Wang Xun could detect a deeper meaning between the lines. Coupled with some rumors he had vaguely overheard before arriving on the beast island, he became increasingly convinced that Chen Xi would meet his downfall this time.

Wang Xun might not be able to defeat Chen Xi due to his own shortcomings, but that didn’t matter. He had the backing of a powerful sect. No matter how good Chen Xi’s food was, it was still mortal fare. Once the sect took action, Chen Xi would finally understand what true culinary treasures were.

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While the immortals were busy plotting, Chen Xi, on the other hand, was leisurely fiddling with his accumulated popularity points and contemplating rolling the dice.

The recent uproar caused by the Sun-Chasing Clan had garnered him significant attention from both curious celestial beasts and annoyed immortals, earning him a large number of points. In total, he now had a staggering 25,000 points—far more than before.

If you think about it carefully, it wasn’t too surprising. After all, the Moonshadow Beasts had run all over the place carrying meal boxes and even live streamed the event on a grand scale. Almost every beast on the island must have noticed him. Adding to that, the immortals associated with Wang Xun’s faction were already seething with dislike for him, so it was no wonder his points skyrocketed.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Xi took out the 【Fortune Talisman】 he had drawn earlier and started examining it. By now, he had a rough understanding of how consumables like this worked. According to the system, the primary purpose of the 【Fortune Talisman】 was to enhance one’s luck—like increasing the chances of winning a lottery.

With this in mind, an idea suddenly occurred to him. What if he activated the 【Fortune Talisman】 while rolling the dice? What kind of results would that yield?

This seemed worth a try!

Chen Xi, being a decisive person, didn’t hesitate. Trusting the system’s previous dice rolls that had yielded highly useful items, he swiftly activated the 【Fortune Talisman】 and rolled the dice, eagerly awaiting the outcome.

For some reason, the wait felt unusually long this time, possibly due to his heightened anticipation. But the moment the system’s notification popped up, Chen Xi’s eyes lit up.

Both results were skill-related: one was called 【Heavenly Dao Fragment】, and the other was an enhancement skill named 【Holy Hand Treasure】.

【Holy Hand Treasure】, as the name suggests, allows the user to create food that strengthens the foundation and enhances the vitality of celestial beasts, improving their physical constitution. Each use consumes 10,000 points. Although slightly expensive, it is currently the most suitable ^[1]“Golden finger” (金手指, jīn shǒu zhǐ) is a term commonly used in Chinese fiction, especially in web novels, to refer to a special ability, talent, or powerful item that gives the … Continue reading”golden finger” for Chen Xi.

But what exactly is this 【Heavenly Dao Fragment】? Chen Xi examined it repeatedly.

According to the system’s explanation, it was a celestial artifact formed from the essence of the Heavenly Dao. It sounded like some sort of cultivation method, but there were no specific mantras or clear instructions for cultivation. Moreover, it was a fragmented text, implying there was more to come.

Chen Xi pondered over it for a long time but couldn’t figure it out. In the end, he casually chose to learn the 【Heavenly Dao Fragment】. However, after learning it, there were no obvious changes—just a vague sense that his thoughts had become clearer and more focused.

Whatever, let it be. Chen Xi shrugged it off and decided to go to sleep. But as he slept, a soft glow quietly emerged from his sea of consciousness, gradually enveloping his entire body. Even the immortal spiritual energy that had previously been impossible for him to absorb unexpectedly entered his meridians, subtly transforming his physique.

At the same time, in the Upper Three Immortal Realms far from Beast Island, a few Immortal Lords who had truly touched the threshold of the Heavenly Dao suddenly opened their eyes from their closed-door cultivation, astonishment written all over their faces as they sensed a subtle change in the air.

“This… seems to be the purest essence of the Heavenly Dao.” Huanlang Immortal Sovereign, hailed as the top Immortal Lord of the immortal realm, couldn’t help but murmur. Although it was only for an instant, he had felt the intent of the Heavenly Dao—more refined than the Dao he had comprehended, even carrying a mysterious aura of ancient orthodoxy. Unfortunately, no matter what methods he used, he couldn’t deduce the specific location of this trace of the Heavenly Dao.

It seems that another person with profound fortune is about to emerge in the immortal realm. But who could it be, and where are they now? With a sigh, Huanlang Immortal Sovereign shook his head and closed his eyes again, returning to his cultivation.

Meanwhile, in the sacred land of the immortal realm, far above the Ninth Heaven, someone else also sensed this subtle change.

Within an immortal palace shrouded in mist, an exceptionally handsome man suddenly awoke from his slumber. A flicker of confusion passed through his emerald-green eyes.

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Author’s Note:

Immortal Emperor Gong: Meow meow meow? Did the celestial consciousness I left to protect my clan took the initiative to pick a Litter box servant while I was in seclusion?

Chen Xi: Come~ I’ll make you some delicious dried fish.