the soup boiled vigorously Gian tossed
in the mulberry leaves blanching them
for several seconds before removing the
pot from the fire the unique fragrance
of the mulberry leaves mingled with the
pepper chicken soup filling the noses of
everyone present even the two young
ladies guarding the entrance could not
resist stretching their necks to see
what was happening chapter 188 would you
like to join us for a meal the enticing
Aroma wafted further a field and soon an
exceptionally graceful woman emerged
from the grand doors of chiching Hall
the two guarding ladies were momentarily
taken aback only to realize that the
queen of chiching stood right behind
them they immediately bowed and
apologized your majesty please forgive
us the queen waved her right hand
dismissively indicating that it was of
no consequence turning her gaze in the
direction the two young ladies had been
watching she spotted the three women
gathered around a pot of pepper Mulberry
chicken this Aroma is unmistakably that
of my favorite dish pepper Mulberry
chicken why are these three cooking it
at the entrance of chiching Hall she
mused clearly understanding their intent
to draw her out with this thought the
queen of chiching elegantly approached
accompanied by a young lady dressed in
the same attire Gian had already noticed
the distinguished woman and was prepared
as she approached upon reaching them the
queen was captivated by the steaming pot
of pepper Mulberry chicken its Aroma
even more enticing up close yet she
maintained her Poise slightly raising
her right hand in front of her abdomen
and inquired what brings you three to my
chiching hall after a brief appraisal of
Gian her gaze fell upon the pearl
necklace adorning her neck and she
offered a subtle nod simultaneously Gian
received a system notification the queen
of Ching's favorability towards her had
increased to 20 Gian then stood up and
introduced herself we are adventurers
from the islands traveling through
various lands we fortuitously arrived at
chiching island and having heard of your
Majesty's Exquisite skills came to pay
our respects however since your majesty
does not entertain Outsiders we prepared
our dinner here hearing gian's words the
queen glanced Westward noting that it
was only 4: in the afternoon and the sun
had yet to set why are we dining so
early she pondered the queen was clearly
tempted by the pot of pepper Mulberry
chicken but she refrained from
compromising her elegant demeanor
casting only occasional glances toward
the iron pot it was a dish she had
adored during her time in the Mortal
realm but since her return she had not
tasted it again with the aroma lingering
in the air Gian decided to present the
queen with an opportunity this is our
homemade pepper Mulberry chicken soup
might you indulge Us by tasting it upon
hearing gian's invitation the Queen's
lips curled in to a slight smile and she
exchanged a glance with the young lady
behind her the young lady promptly
stepped forward to invite the three into
chiching Hall saying your majesty
requests your presence please join us in
chiching Hall the three of them were
elated at the invitation but managed to
keep their excitement concealed the
young lady lifted the iron pot and
followed the queen into the Hall while
Gian and her companions hurried after
them this time the two young ladies at
the entrance did not obstruct their path
but gestured for them to enter as the
three successfully stepped into Chi
Shing Hall The Familiar system
notification chimed again mandatory
Mission completed you have earned a
reward of 100 gold coins the system
remained as miserly as ever deducting
500 gold coins as a penalty but
rewarding them with only 100 gold coins
for completing the task the trio
followed the queen of chiching into the
grand hall which soared several meters