books44 Chapter 137, Master Architect Ruwei
Chapter 137, Master Architect Ruwei
Lin Yue and Liang Dong stood at the cave entrance, ready for battle, their nerves on edge. They saw the little mouse leading a small figure approaching from a distance.
Lin Yue chuckled to herself, realizing she had truly summoned her ancestor! She let out a soft sigh and subconsciously touched the "Frost Archer" beside her, thinking, "My darling, I'm counting on you now."
Just as Lin Yue was about to fire the ice bullet, the rapidly moving figure suddenly stopped.
The man before me was noticeably shorter than average, yet this did not diminish the powerful aura he exuded. His head was round and sat atop broad shoulders. Thick, curly hair, like brown wool felt, stood wildly upright. Beneath his broad forehead, thick, bushy eyebrows made his small, yet expressive eyes appear even more striking.
At this moment, those small eyes stared straight at Lin Yue and Liang Dong, their gaze filled with scrutiny and inquiry. Fortunately, he did not make a move directly.
Lin Yue quickly pressed down on "Frost Archer's" head, forcing a stiff smile, and asked the little mouse, "Little mouse, is this someone you know?"
The little mouse squeaked a few times at the dwarf beside it. After hearing this, the dwarf nodded slightly, then asked Lin Yue in a booming voice, "This little guy said you are Jin Xuan's cook?"
Lin Yue was speechless, but then she thought, "Being a cook is fine, it's much better than getting injured or losing my life."
The little mouse nodded vigorously at the man and squeaked several times.
Upon hearing this, the dwarf turned his gaze directly to Lin Yue and loudly asked her, "It said that the food you make is especially delicious? It can even bring the dead back to life?"
Lin Yue felt a little embarrassed. She bowed slightly and clasped her hands in a fist salute: "I wouldn't dare say that, but I do have some basic cooking skills."
The man seemed a little confused by Lin Yue's humble words. He frowned slightly, looked down at the little mouse, and asked with a hint of suspicion, "Are you lying to me?"
The little mouse squeaked anxiously a few times and gestured frantically at Lin Yue. Lin Yue understood what it meant, coughed awkwardly, and quickly said again, "Well, I am indeed quite good at cooking, uh... I'm pretty good at it."
"That's good!" The man nodded in satisfaction. "Make me a nice meal, I'm really hungry."
After saying that, he unceremoniously sat down on the grass to the side, staring intently at Lin Yue.
Seeing this situation, Lin Yue felt helpless. After a moment, she braced herself and asked, "Does your home have a stove or pot? After all, you can't cook without any tools."
The man seemed to realize what was happening at this moment. He suddenly stood up and said to Lin Yue in a gruff voice, "Come with me."
The little mouse tilted its head and looked at Lin Yue with some confusion, but it didn't expose her. It just silently followed Lin Yue and walked together towards the NPC's house.
The three people and the rat walked for a while, and the surroundings were eerily quiet, with only the rustling sound of their footsteps on the fallen leaves echoing in the air.
Just as Lin Yue's legs started to ache, a uniquely styled building suddenly came into view. It was a building that was completely different from the short NPC's appearance; it could almost be described as magnificent.
The house was three stories high and was built directly from sturdy logs. These logs looked simple, but when put together, they did not appear rough at all. Instead, they exuded a unique refinement and grandeur.
The eaves rise slightly, resembling the wings of a wooden bird about to take flight. Intricate carvings of leaves and vines adorn the edges, casting dappled, dynamic shadows in the sunlight. The main gate is constructed from several pieces of hardwood with natural spiral patterns, and the bronze door knocker is shaped like a roaring bear's head, its mouth seemingly holding a piece of golden amber, its translucent surface appearing to seal in a ray of sunlight.
The window frames are woven from winding, intertwined vines, with just the right amount of gaps between them to ensure ample natural light while adding a touch of natural beauty to the windows. The railings are made of meandering deer antlers, arranged in a staggered pattern, interspersed with colorful feathers, polished pebbles, and dried wildflowers.
A gentle breeze rustled the feathers, pebbles clattered against each other, and wildflowers released a faint fragrance. Everything seemed harmonious and beautiful, and it didn't look like the place where the dwarf beside him lived at all. This should have been the dwelling place of elves!
Seeing Lin Yue and Liang Dong's stunned expressions, completely awestruck by the building before them, the NPC stroked his beard smugly and laughed heartily: "Chef, what do you think of my house?"
Lin Yue was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat helpless, but still smiled and replied, "Of course, that would be excellent, senior. My name is Lin Yue."
"Oh, okay, cook, I'm Ruwei." The man didn't seem to have listened to Lin Yue's words. After casually introducing himself, he impatiently urged, "Hurry up and cook for me, cook! I'm starving!"
Ruwei had only said that casually, but Lin Yue's system suddenly popped up: [Received a task from master architect Ruwei—cook a delicious meal for him. Accept?]
It's a mission?
Lin Yue was startled. Why hadn't this ever happened with Jin Xuan before?
But soon she remembered that when she was with Jin Xuan, Jin Xuan never asked her to do anything; she always took the initiative to help with things. Maybe that was why the mission wasn't triggered.
Even without triggering the mission, what Jinxuan gave her far exceeded what she had given in return.
Seemingly noticing Lin Yue's lack of immediate response, the system asked again: [Accept?]
"Yes!"
Lin Yue snapped out of her daze and quickly replied. At the same time, she looked up and smiled at Lu Wei, saying, "Senior, I'll go straight to the kitchen then. Please wait outside for a moment."
"Okay! The kitchen is over there, go ahead!" Lu Wei pointed in a direction and waved to Lin Yue, signaling her to hurry up.
Lin Yue was a little worried. She looked at the little mouse questioningly, then turned her gaze to Liang Dong, her eyes pleading.
The little mouse seemed to understand her meaning, and flicked its tail towards the kitchen. Lin Yue breathed a slight sigh of relief and walked towards the kitchen with peace of mind.