Chapter 2110: I Have a Way

Translator: Misty Cloud Translations Editor: Misty Cloud Translations

Xiao Ling trusted Sima You Yue very much, to the extent that he hadn’t even asked her why she was looking for Mu Lan.

“Master, I’ve not finished studying the recipes you gave me. After I returned, my Father and Mother kept insisting that I look after the affairs of the family clan. It makes me want to return to Abyssal City.” Xiao Ling complained to her, “It’s a pity that Uncle is not going there, and my parents won’t let me go alone.”

“Your parents just want you to return to the family clan.” Sima You Yue said, “Actually, there is no conflict with enjoying cooking and family affairs. You just have to find a balance between being able to do what you love and living up to your parents’ expectations.”

“But I can’t find this balance at all, they won’t even allow me to open a restaurant.” Xiao Ling had a headache when he thought of his parents.

“I have a way…”

The Xiao Clan Steward found his Young Master a little strange ever since the arrival of Sima You Yue. He seemed very happy all the time and smiled all day long. He was so different from before, his Young Master previously wasn’t interested in anything at all.

Could it be that he was really that fond of Sima You Yue? So he felt good when he saw her? If that was the case, then he had to report the matter to the Patriarch.

The Xiao Clan and His Honor were related to each other, therefore, the Xiao Clan had a very unusual position in the Abyss of Hell. Therefore, with the Xiao Clan flag, no one dared to attack them along the way.

Their journey back to the Imperial Capital was peaceful.

As soon as they entered the city, Xiao Ling drove the rest of the Xiao Clan away, while he brought Sima You Yue back to his courtyard.

“This is my own courtyard, you can rest assured and stay here.” Xiao Ling said, “Although the Xiao Clan is big, it also has many rules. You will be more comfortable here.”

Sima You Yue hadn’t expected Xiao Ling to be so thoughtful and taken this into consideration. She did indeed not like rules and hadn’t planned to live in the Xiao Manor.

It didn’t take much to know that the Xiao Clan didn’t like Xiao Ling cooking, therefore, they certainly wouldn’t be too hospitable to his culinary Master. She wasn’t about to let herself be ridiculed by others, therefore, his arrangement was very good.

Just as Xiao Ling had set up her living arrangements, the Xiao Clan sent someone to return quickly.

“Master, I will try your method after I go back. Do you think it will work?” Xiao Ling asked worriedly.

“I don’t know either, you’ll know after you’ve tried it.” Sima You Yue said, “Anyway, even if it doesn’t work, you won’t lose anything!”

“That’s true.” Xiao Ling sighed, “Alright alright, they only know how to rush me and I can’t even have a good discussion with Master about cooking.”

“We will have time to discuss more later.” Sima You Yue said.

“Alright, disciple will take his leave.” Xiao Ling saluted before he left. He hadn’t gotten very far when more people came to rush him.

Sima You Yue looked at Xiao Ling’s back and said worriedly: “What if Xi Er Mo receives the news that we have arrived here but still doesn’t come back? I think we have to be prepared.”

“We don’t have to be too pessimistic if Xi Er Mo doesn’t come back.” Wu Lingyu agreed with her.

“Then let’s think of a gentler method.” Sima You Yue said.

After all, they were seeking the help of others. If they got into a fight upon their arrival, they would only be making trouble for themselves.

However, Wu Lingyu didn’t seem to believe what she said. When did she ever do things in a gentle method?

As soon as Xiao Ling returned to the Xiao Manor, he was called to see his Father. Besides his Father and Mother, his Grandfather was also present. The three of them had been staring at him the moment he walked through the door, as if he was in a trial.

“Patriarch, Father, Mother.” Xiao Ling bowed to the three of them.

“What’s going on with that Master of yours? Where did you acknowledge him? What’s her identity? What are you learning from her?” Xiao Ling’s mother asked him as soon as he arrived, “If she is serious as your Master, then you should bring her home to introduce to us.”

“I acknowledged Master in Abyssal City and learned to cook from her.” Xiao Ling said.

“I knew it! That Master of yours whom you don’t dare to bring back knows nothing else other than how to cook!” Xiao Ling’s mother slapped the table next to her which made a loud crisp sound.

“Mother, how can you talk like that?” Xiao Ling was unhappy, “I didn’t bring my Master back because she likes cleanliness and not because she is not is not capable!”

“How dare you speak to your Mother like that!” Xiao Ling’s Father shouted in a sullen voice.

“I’m just speaking the truth!” Xiao Ling snorted coldly.

“Since she is only a Culinary Master, you can pretend this didn’t happen!” Patriarch Xiao said.

“I can’t do that!” Xiao Ling refused directly, “Uncle agreed when I acknowledged my Master. I also acknowledged my Master in Uncle’s presence. Even if you don’t want me to acknowledge her, you have to ask Uncle’s opinion first!”

“How can elder brother do such a thing?” Xiao Ling’s mother knew that Xiao Ling hadn’t said that casually. Since he dared to use Xi Er Mo’s name, he wasn’t afraid that they would verify it with him.

“Uncle likes my Master very much too. If you want me to disacknowledge my Master, then you have to find Uncle first!” Xiao Ling said, “Just as Master said, she will notify him when she arrives in the Abyss of Hell!”

“Really?”

“Of course!”

Patriarch Xiao hesitated for a while, then he glanced at the guard beside him who went out and contacted Xi Er Mo at once.

The Patriarch did indeed know the whereabouts of his Uncle, what his Master said was true.

“Let’s put this matter aside for now. I asked you to inspect the industry on this trip, what are your thoughts?” Patriarch Xiao asked.

“Grandson has some opinions of his own.” Xiao Ling shared his experience. The three of them were very satisfied with his methodical thinking and unique insights. The anger caused by the absurdity of him acknowledging a Master in culinary had even dissipated.

“Not bad! In the future, you will be more involved in family affairs. Don’t think about cooking all day long, it’s useless! How can the future successor of my Xiao Clan know nothing but cooking?” Patriarch Xiao said.

“Yes. If there is nothing else, Grandson will go back to rest first.”

“Go. I will send someone to deliver the ledger to you later!”

“Yes, Grandson will take his leave.” Xiao Ling saluted and left.

After he left, his mother said happily: “Ling’er has finally enlightened, just listen to his insights!”

“Yes! It seems this inspection method was quite effective on him!” Xiao Ling’s Father said with a smile.

“If only he can persevere!” Patriarch Xiao felt helpless when it came to his Grandson and was afraid that this was only temporary.

“We’ll know soon enough.” Xiao Ling’s Mother said.

They waited for a while, and the guard reported back.

“How is it? Has Ling’er gone to cook again?” Xiao Ling’s Mother asked first.

“No, Young Master went back to his courtyard. He rested for a while and then he began to look through the ledger you sent over.” The guard replied.

“Really? Look, I told you that Ling’er has really changed!”

Patriarch Xiao was also very happy, he touched his moustache and said: “This is very good, but that Master of his can’t stay!”