Cultivation Simulator: Starting From The Empress' Palace-Chapter 47 Qilin Heart, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Inside the room.

Chen Mo was naked, his whole body soaking in a bathtub, his hands pressing each acupuncture point on his body according to the Eight Desolates Prison guidance, eyes closed, breathing steadily and forcefully.

The bathtub was filled with a red-brown liquid, which slightly shook and even reflected flickers of unusual light, quite magical indeed.

Chen Mo’s chest rose and fell slightly, each breath rhythmic. As time passed, the unusual light contained in the red-brown liquid slowly surged into Chen Mo’s body under the pressure of the acupuncture points.

With the unusual light entering his body, Chen Mo’s skin gradually became taut, as if covered with a layer of iron powder.

Of course, while strengthening his physique.

He simulated.

Chen Mo was not delayed.

Multitasking.

Simultaneously strengthening his body and simulating his talent.

No interference occurred between the two.

...

Time quickly reached noon.

With the last trace of unusual light absorbed into Chen Mo’s body, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, and a moment later, his pitch-black eyes abruptly opened.

He clenched his fist and then suddenly stood up, letting the cold splashes of water flow off his body.

Since his original self was a village child, accustomed to farm work from a young age, he had certainly gotten plenty of sun, resulting in a darker wheat-colored skin.

At this moment, Chen Mo noticed that his skin had even turned a bit paler, and some of the excess fat on his body had vanished.

His muscles were rock hard.

He pinched himself, finding his skin now as tough as cowhide.

Chen Mo took a deep breath, his gaze somewhat intoxicated.

Double happiness.

Indeed.

He had brushed out a Golden Talent.

Named Qilin Heart.

Granted, the Qilin Heart didn’t replace his heart with another.

Instead, his heart had been grafted with a talent, and that talent was named Qilin Heart.

[Qilin Heart (Golden): Possesses the ability to heal injuries, enhance resistance, quickly restore True Qi, and maintain youth and longevity.]

Indeed, this Golden Talent seemed somewhat simpler compared to other Golden Talents.

But Chen Mo was quite satisfied.

If it could immunize against toxins, it would have been even better.

With the Golden Talent brushed out, Chen Mo was relieved, able to relax a bit.

He stepped out of the bathtub, glimpsed at the time, dressed himself, tidied up, and made his way to the kitchen.

Since he wanted to win over the Empress.

Capturing her heart through her stomach was naturally essential.

Hence, for lunch, Chen Mo wanted to grasp the opportunity.

What should he cook?

Braised ribs?

No, it’s not something fresh, palace chefs can make it, and his cooking compared to that of an Imperial Chef would only pale in comparison.

He must play to his strengths.

Make a dish that doesn’t exist in this world.

As for the taste, medium to high is enough.

On the way to the kitchen, Chen Mo thought about it chaotically.

Soon, Chen Mo arrived at the kitchen.

"Brother Hong."

"Brother Hong."

"Brother Hong, you’re here."

"..."

Chen Mo was a frequent visitor to the kitchen, and he had become quite familiar with the eunuchs there.

As for relationships?

Chen Mo temporarily didn’t comment on that. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The kitchen’s temperature was quite high, as they had already started preparing lunch.

"Little Mirror, what are you all making now?" Chen Mo hadn’t decided what to cook, seeing them already start, pondering whether to just go with the flow.

"Brother Hong, today someone from the Imperial Father-in-law sent supplements to Weiyang Palace, including abalone, sea cucumber, ginseng, reishi, and so on. We are preparing dishes with these ingredients," said Little Mirror, who was already transferred to the kitchen.

"Abalone, sea cucumber?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo’s eyes lit up. He suddenly knew what to make and immediately said, "Little Mirror, assist me, I want to make a dish for the Empress."

"Yes." Hearing Chen Mo’s instruction, Little Mirror felt honored, without the slightest dissatisfaction, as it was thanks to Brother Hong mentioning him before the Empress that he could work in Weiyang Palace’s kitchen.

The nearby eunuchs instantly gathered around.

Chen Mo was transparent with them; whenever he cooked, he never kept secrets from them and allowed them to watch and learn each time.

They sincerely respected Chen Mo.

Chen Mo first instructed them to boil some broth, then found a clay pot, and had several things including abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, king oyster mushrooms, pig’s tendons, shiitake mushrooms, and over a dozen other ingredients processed.

Once processed, all were put into the clay pot, along with seasonings...

After the broth was ready, added the broth and fifty-year aging to the clay pot, then began to simmer over a low flame.

Seeing Chen Mo throw over a dozen ingredients into the clay pot like a big stew, the surrounding eunuchs stared in amazement.

Some even felt a bit fooled.

After all, dishes for the Empress must be exquisite and delicious, while Chen Mo’s approach seemed a bit "arbitrary".

"Brother Hong, what...what dish are you making?" Little Mirror couldn’t contain his curiosity and asked.

"Blessed Longevity,"

Chen Mo replied.

In Chen Mo’s past life, it was known by a widely recognized name.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, it belonged to the Min cuisine, developed during the Qing Daoguang era by a tavern owner.

This world didn’t have it.

It met the novelty criteria.

Secondly, its taste was also quite good.

When finished, it would be soft, tender, rich in aroma, yet not oily, with layers of flavors.

Certainly, Chen Mo’s Buddha Jumps Over the Wall wasn’t very authentic.

After all, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall involved too many complicated steps and consumed much time, so Chen Mo could only simplify it.

As long as it was novel and tasted good, it sufficed.

"Blessed Longevity..." Little Mirror murmured, then said, "What a good name."

The name truly was good; even an average person would instantly grasp its implied meaning.

...

Half an hour later.

Empress’s bedroom.

Wang Ying paused when he saw Chen Mo. To prevent Chen Mo from climbing higher, Wang Ying adopted a strategy of letting Chen Mo fend for himself.

Approaching lunchtime, Wang Ying deliberately didn’t send anyone to summon Chen Mo, instead arranged for lunch to be prepared, intending for the Empress to gradually forget Chen Mo through details.

Unexpectedly, the youngster came out on his own.

"Hold on."

As Chen Mo was about to carry the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall inside, Wang Ying stopped him.

"Elder Wang, is there something wrong?" Chen Mo asked.

Wang Ying spoke in an official tone, "Poison test."

"Reporting to Elder Wang, it has already been tested," Chen Mo said.

"Can’t I verify it again? After all, I’m concerned for the Empress’s safety," Wang Ying replied.

Chen Mo’s brows furrowed, unseen by Wang Ying as he kept his head down.

Though food destined for the Empress underwent two poison tests, the first by the cooking eunuch.

The second by the Empress’s personal maid or trusted eunuch.

However, as Chief Eunuch, Wang Ying no longer personally tested for poison.

Chen Mo sensed that Wang Ying was starting to target him.