Magic Chef Of Ice And Fire

MCIF Chapter 14.3

Chapter 14.3 – Threatening the Goddess’s Worshipper

Feng Nu was eating slower than before. Although she was continuously eating, her feelings were very complicated; she felt a peculiar, unceasing sensation in the depth of her heart. She knew perfectly well that she shouldn’t have such emotions, but she couldn’t stop herself from occasionally stealing a few glances at Nian Bing. This time, she ate less of the meal than the pigeon meat on rice from the previous one, and didn’t even finish half of her food before putting down her chopsticks. Nian Bing wanted to help her clean up, but was stopped by Feng Nu with a single glance. She flatly said, “It’s my turn. You take a seat for a moment and I will finish cleaning up.”

Nian Bing got up. His mood was as complicated as Feng Nu’s. He lowered his head and said, “Feng Nu, I’ll go first. I’ll come back to see you in two days.”

Feng Nu spoke with a bit of disappointment, “You’re going already?”

Looking at the bitterness in her eyes, Nian Bing sighed deeply, as he found it very difficult to manage the situation. In his mind, if this continued, he feared that he would end up giving in to her, so he had to leave as soon as possible. As he thought about it, he no longer hesitated and nodded his head, “I have to return since I still have quite a lot of work that needs to be done. I can’t take people’s money without doing any work! As for the True Sun Knife, it’s not that urgent. You must not exhaust yourself because of it. Rather, you should take your time.”

Feng Nu nodded her head. She put the leftovers in the kitchen and accompanied Nian Bing to the entrance. With a faint smile, she said, “You should come over when you have some free time. Thank you for the lunch.”

At that moment, Nian Bing’s mind had already recovered somewhat. As he smiled, he said, “What thanks? I should be the one thanking you right now! I’m going back, then. You’re only one woman in the house, so you must properly close the door. See you later!” As he finished speaking, he awkwardly left the Shui Huo Metal shop. Just a short while ago, he had immersed his mind inside the source of his fire and ice magic, which had the ability to steady his mind.

Feng Nu watched Nian Bing gradually disappear in the distance. She couldn’t refrain from giggling anymore. “Foolish boy. As the disciple of the grand Demon Chef, he unexpectedly got hired by other people to chop firewood, and even believes he’s properly thought it through. However, he truly is adorably foolish… If I brought him back with me, I wonder what the elders would think of his cooking skills. Ah, they are simply too exquisite!”

After departing from Shui Huo Metal shop, Nian Bing didn’t go directly back to Pure Wind House. The agreed three days had already passed and he still didn’t know whether the Mage Association would agree to his previous request. No matter what the decision would be, first, he needed to go there. As long as he could gain access to their library and be able to read the resources inside, even a single time would be enough, given his memorization ability. After that, he wouldn’t need to go there anymore. It would take at most one month before he could leave Ice and Snow City for his next destination. Due to his hatred towards the Ice God’s Pagoda, Nian Bing had become cold by nature and even partially egocentric. Except for his revenge, improving his abilities, and pursuing the summit of cooking skills, he didn’t give much thought to anything else.

Finally, the Ice and Snow City lifted the prohibition. It could be seen clearly from the bustling noises and excitement on the main streets. Because of the city being sealed the past few days, ordinary people didn’t dare to go out. Now, all the shops were purchasing everything they needed, especially the ones selling products for everyday uses. At this moment, the main street, as busy as a marketplace, could be said to be like the city’s front yard. Witnessing the liveliness of the market street, Nian Bing’s mood was uplifted. He recognized the way to the Mage Association and started towards it with big strides. The weather was stifling hot, but due to the fact that he was carrying the Ice Snow Goddess’s stone inlaid in the Morning Dew knife, he didn’t feel hot and stuffy. He strolled all the way there, watching the surroundings and doing as he pleased.