Rebirth as a Cooking God

Damn it! Damn it!

Aoki Souta's weird expression is full of information.

It was early in the morning, and the temperature in the ancient mountain temple shrouded in thick fog was very cold. Now, Xia Yu had goosebumps, and the soles of his feet were feeling cold.

Big demon? A spirit that survives from the Heian period to the present day?

In fact, Xia Yu had a lot of contact with aliens, but in his opinion, demon and ghost were completely different concepts.

If demon exists on the material level, there are traces to follow.

So, what about ghosts?

This thing comes and goes without a trace. If it is entangled, it is equivalent to being thought about by an evil thought at all times. Thinking about it will fill your heart with a gloomy feeling.

For some reason, Xia Yu intuitively concluded that it was a ghost in the cafeteria.

Without looking back, he quickly dragged Aoki Souta out and away from the dim cafeteria.

Xia Yu lowered his voice: You really didn't see it?

what did you see?

There are other people in the cafeteria...

...

Aoki Souta was stunned for a moment, then his expression turned gloomy.

Did you see 'it'?

I saw it.

So, you have already been in contact with him?

Contact? If chatting all day long is called contact, then I have... Xia Yu's heart skipped a beat when he saw Sota Aoki's increasingly gloomy face.

Just chatting? It's okay.

Aoki Souta's expression was slightly relaxed.

Well, actually, 'it' asked me to make a bowl of noodles.

Suddenly, Aoki Souta's eyes widened, Then, you agreed?

I neither refused nor agreed.

Xia Yu raised his hands.

When he realized that he might encounter a strange existence, even someone with a big heart like him couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster.

This is much more terrifying and ghastly than the tribute incident that happened when I first arrived the day before yesterday.

That old man may not be called a ghost. Since Shirin Temple often pays tribute to him, it proves that he is most likely one of the eight million gods. Of course, the gods like Neon are not strong enough, and there seems to be nothing wrong with understanding them as wild monsters with incense and offerings.

But, what is that thing in the cafeteria?

Really are……

Ghost?

My God, why is there such extreme dirt in the pure land of Buddhism? Moreover, the dirt still appeared openly, under the eyes of everyone in Shilin Temple, and got close to people every day.

Aoki Souta knew about the existence of it, so Abbot Yizhen must also know about it.

Why didn't an eminent monk who was respected by both Nakiri Senzaemon and Nakiri Senzaemon not purify it? No matter how small the merit is, it is still merit. If it were the loveless Fahai, no matter what monsters and ghosts you have, he would pick up the golden bowl and say one word: Take it!

Why are there dirty things in the Shilin Temple? Don't you just deal with them?

Aoki Souta shook his head, I have said before, Shirin Temple is not an authentic Xuanmen sect. Well, food and cooking are our pursuits. Moreover, the situation of Shirin Temple is pretty good. You have been to Tamagawa-in Temple, Chiyo The shrine...so you have a general understanding of the situation there, right?

Damn it!

Xia Yu had a nothing to say expression.

Bullshit delicacies and cooking are what he pursues. Xia Yu extremely doubts that these guys may not have the ability to deal with weird existences. It's right to think about it. In the Age of Dharma Ending, it's not only difficult for aliens to survive, but also for humans themselves.

Thinking that the global village in this space-time plane, in addition to the so-called other world, also faces the threat of invasive species, Xia Yu could only cover his face: People cannot be destroyed even if they are difficult.

Well, with this incident as the beginning of the day, before breakfast, Xia Yu was pulled by Aoki Souta and met Abbot Yizhen who was washing slowly in the abbot's courtyard.

Aoki Soutai kept the story short and roughly explained the incident. Abbot Isshin threw the two of them behind their heads and hung the towel on the shelf, I knew it.

I also heard from Souta what happened to you when you went up the mountain the day before yesterday.

The old abbot turned around and said, Some people have never had such contact in their lives. In most people's eyes, this is evil, but what if I say that this is also a blessing?

The old and wrinkled face showed a meaningful look, and then Abbot Yizhen said almost explicitly: Do you still remember your must kill to defeat Ayaka?

Defeat Tamagawa Ayaka’s special kill...

Xia Yu's thoughts were racing and he lost his voice in his heart. Yes, he almost forgot that the Peacock Dance must-kill, cannot be copied and reproduced, the extremely crucial thing is the flavor of 'Perilla'.

A forgotten corner of the city may be a special ingredient gifted to you by one of the eight million gods.

Then, a key piece of the must-kill puzzle was filled in...

Thinking like this, Xia Yu was surprised and happy at the same time. Damn, give me a salty fish thrust. No, no, no, we are the orthodox European Emperor. We are mortal, and European dogs need a little help…

But death is impossible, not in this life. Let me tell you, everyone in Shirin Temple is a talented person, and I really like it here.

Xia Yu thought happily, it's coming, it's really coming!

Dragon level must kill!

It’s this timing! Can’t be wrong!

Take this. Abbot Yizhen slowly pried out an antique object under the roots of a green cypress tree behind the abbot's house.

This is a very common stone lantern in temples. It is not big and covered with moss.

Xia Yu groaned and said excitedly: Magic weapon?

...

Abbot Yizhen and Sota Aoki's eyes twitched.

An ordinary stone lamp.

Something was stuffed into Xia Yu's hand. It was indeed an ordinary object, and there was a lot of moss on the palm. His heart felt cold.

But it is 'wabi-sabi'. You can understand wabi-sabi from it. Abbot Yizhen gave him a smiling look.

and this.

Xia Yu had an extra Yu Shou in his hand.

This is the amulet of the neon island country. It has the same appearance as an incense bag, but its purpose is, of course, to pray for the protection of the gods and to ward off disasters and evil spirits.

So, let me tell you that Shirinji Temple is super good...

Abbot Yizhen said: Don't expect it to be effective, just ask for psychological comfort. I think you may need it during your stay in the temple.

So this is not a Buddhist prop to put a safety mask on me? Xia Yu covered his chest.

Safety cover?

Aoki Zong was too funny, You must have played too many games.

After returning from the abbot's courtyard, it was impossible to have breakfast. Xia Yu ate snacks and drank tea, barely filling his stomach, then locked the door and hid in the house alone, staring at the stone lamp placed on the desk. .

It contains ‘Wabi-sabi’.

Since ‘wabi-sabi’ is an aesthetic taste of the island country, if it is everywhere, it should be reflected in the stone lamp...

Xia Yu touched it with his hand.

Small pieces of moss fell off the stone lamp, revealing its original material.

It's not something that breaks the fine stone surface. On the contrary, the stone lantern is generally like the surface of the moon, uneven and very rough. This is not caused by years of wind and rain, but the original appearance of the stone.

The mountain temple in summer is very quiet. Xia Yu can figure out many things while sitting alone.

Gradually, I had a clear understanding in my heart, but my eyelids became heavier and heavier.

I fell asleep without realizing it, a very timely nap.

...So, did you make the 'Wabi-Sabi Dragon Noodle'?

In the dimly lit cafeteria, behind the desk, a young monk with fine features looked at Xia Yu quietly.

Xia Yu was talking, but couldn't make any sound. The picture was dead silent.

The young monk sat there minding his own business, ...This is a small wish of mine. In my time, I could make my 'Wabi-Sabi Dragon Noodles', but I want to eat fresh food. The freshness of the times, rather than being full of staleness.”

In return, I can give you the notes on my past experiences with Long Mian and Pastry.

After a pause, the young monk's face suddenly became strange.

The picture also produces strong fluctuations.

Do you want to know the true taste of 'Wabi Sabi'? It is different from the 'Ultimate', another path to heaven.

For some reason, Xia Yu looked at the young monk's face that was getting blurry, and always felt like he was knocking on the door on Halloween to ask for candy and snacks.

If you don't give candy, you will make a fuss.

It's definitely not a good thing to be troubled and entangled by a being who doesn't know what type it is.

Well!

Suddenly I raised my head and woke up. It seemed like my nap was just a short nap and no time had passed.

A moment of shock?

Xia Yu shook his head, his brows twitching. Damn, he regretted that he was in such a hurry when he left the country and didn't take the 'Yu Ruyi' he had always carried with him.

After losing a powerful amulet, it's no wonder that ghosts are so rampant.

However, I still like it here very much!

'Wabi-sabi'?

Another avenue to the sky...a lot of information!