The Strongest Prodigy Doctor

Chapter 920 - 1020: The Warm Silhouette

"Master!" As Ye Tianfan landed, he immediately saw his master waiting for him. He also noticed an immeasurable kindness in his master's eyes, which harbored a hidden sadness. Ye Tianfan knew that his master didn't want him to witness this sadness, to prevent him from being pulled into sorrow as well."Tianfan, you've returned! It's good that you're back." Yuan Chu Zhenren greeted Ye Tianfan cheerfully. Since that incident, Yuan Chu Zhenren never referred to Ye Tianfan as Little Seven anymore, because it reminded him of his other disciples and Ye Tianfan of his senior brothers. This nickname would lead both into sadness, so Yuan Chu Zhenren decided to just use Ye Tianfan's name.

Upon hearing his master call him by name, Ye Tianfan felt a slight tremor in his heart. He understood why his master chose to address him by name, yet he still hoped Tian Chu Zhenren would call him Little Seven, as it was his title when he first joined Tai Hefeng.

"Master, I'm back!" Ye Tianfan stepped forward and hugged Tian Chu Zhenren.

Zhen Chu Zhenren was visibly delighted to see Ye Tianfan return, not only embracing him but immediately taking him to the dining hall. When only Tian Chu Zhenren remained on Tai Hefeng, he refused the offer by Taichu Zhenren to bring a cook, and also declined Taichu Zhenren's suggestion to have disciples acknowledge him as their master. Instead, he learned to cook himself, staying alone on Tai Hefeng, gazing at the sky and earth in his spare time, awaiting Ye Tianfan's return.

Tai Hefeng had a key criterion for accepting disciples: it depended on fate. With the arrival of fate, they would accept any disciple regardless of talent. If fate had not arrived, no matter how extraordinary the talent was, like Ye Tianfan's, they wouldn't accept him.

Thus, Tian Chu Zhenren refused requests from the sect heads who wanted to transfer their disciples to Tai Hefeng. He believed his generation of disciples, along with Ye Tianfan's rapid progress, would ensure reaching the high levels of Baihui was very feasible. Based on his estimation, Ye Tianfan should reach the Baihui realm within fifty years.

Consequently, Tian Chu Zhenren decided not to take in more disciples but to nurture Ye Tianfan thoroughly. Once Ye Tianwen surpassed the Baihui high level, he planned to pass the position of Tai Hefeng's head to Ye Tianfan, allowing him to recruit disciples and spread Tai Hefeng's legacy. Meanwhile, Tian Chu Zhenren would assist Ye Tianfan as an Elder.

At this moment, Tian Chu Zhenren was unaware that Taichu Zhenren intended to groom Ye Tianfan as the next Sect Leader. If Tian Chu Zhenren knew, there would surely be a commotion, since having Ye Tianfan become Taichu Sect's leader meant Tai Hefeng would lose its prominence. By then, recruiting disciples would be too late for Tian Chu Zhenren.

Ye Tianfan was led by Tian Chu Zhenren to the dining hall, instructed to sit while his master began cooking. His intention was to share a good meal with Ye Tianfan. Watching Tian Chu Zhenren cook personally, Ye Tianfan couldn't help but feel shocked.

What...what's going on? Since when did his master start cooking? Previously, his master's wife mentioned his master could turn Golden Egg Fried Rice into Charcoal Fried Rice. Such culinary misadventures kept his master's wife from allowing him to enter the kitchen. And now, his master was cooking. Should he eat or not?

If he eats, it might be harmful. But if he doesn't eat, his master would be profoundly saddened. With his spiritual power, spitting out the consumed food would be simple. Thinking this, Ye Tianfan decided that if it was truly inedible, he would use spiritual power to envelop and temporarily store the food in his stomach, then eat just a little and claim he was full, afterward finding a place to expel it. He couldn't let his master's efforts go to waste!

With this thought, Ye Tianfan settled comfortably in the dining hall.

Huh?

Ye Tianfan suddenly caught a fragrant scent of food, which instantly aroused his appetite!

What is happening? When did his master become such a good cook? Although he hadn't tasted the food yet, just the aroma was mouthwatering. The appearance and taste were yet to be evaluated, but the aroma already captivated him. As long as it tasted good, Ye Tianfan felt he would be truly happy!

Unexpectedly, his master had learned to cook and even made such delicious meals. It seemed his master's wife's departure had greatly impacted him!

However, why was there not even a single kitchen helper on Tai Hefeng? Additionally, Ye Tianfan didn't sense anyone besides his master — not even a stray dog. Had Taichu Sect abandoned Tai Hefeng?

Perhaps not. Maybe his master requested solitude? Knowing his master's character, Ye Tianfan felt it was indeed possible. Clearly, his master hadn't moved past certain difficulties yet. Once he did, Tai Hefeng would surely have many junior brothers and sisters, and even just one more would prove his master had emerged from this phase!

Watching his master diligently cook from behind, Ye Tianfan smiled slightly. At this moment, he felt incredibly warm and comforting. Although his senior brothers weren't around anymore, Tai Hefeng remained, as did his master. Perhaps his senior brothers, wherever they were, would feel relieved too!

"Here comes the food!"

With Tian Chu Zhenren's voice, exquisite dishes were brought out. Ye Tianfan hoped to help but was stopped by Tian Chu Zhenren. According to his words, his child finally returned home for a meal — how could he let them work? The dishes were well prepared; they only needed enjoyment!

With each bite of Tian Chu Zhenren's cooking, Ye Tianfan's eyes moistened a bit. Despite not knowing how his master transitioned from Charcoal Fried Rice to today's dishes, he knew Tian Chu Zhenren endured much during this process, likely facing bitter memories. In the past, it was always his master's wife cooking; while his master now did so, surely he remembered her presence.

"By the way, Master, why don't you recruit some disciples? Tai Hefeng feels so deserted now." Ye Tianfan asked while enjoying the delicious meal, speaking to Tian Chu Zhenren.