Liu Ruyan Eats KFC

"Ruyan! Come and eat!"

A few seconds after he spoke, the door to the east wing gently opened.

Liu Ruyan trotted over with small steps. Her freshly washed face was fair and tender, scrubbed free of dirt and blood, revealing features as delicate as a porcelain doll's.

Her previously messy hair had been neatly combed into two round buns tied with a red string, making her look obedient and adorable.

She was still wearing that oversized white inner garment, but she had rolled up the sleeves and folded the hem up to her knees. Though it still hung loosely on her, it only emphasized how tiny she was, looking so soft and endearing.

Upon seeing Lin Yan, Liu Ruyan immediately stopped, crossed her hands in front of her, and bent her knees slightly in a standard disciple's greeting.

Her movements were dignified and elegant, completely flawless.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Ah, alright, alright."

Lin Yan smiled and waved his hand, placing the wooden tray on the table and pulling her to sit on a chair.

"Our Tianyan Sect doesn't have all those tedious rules. You don't need to bow at every turn. Sit down and try this, see if it suits your taste."

Liu Ruyan sat obediently, her almond eyes staring curiously at the items on the table. Her little brows were slightly furrowed in utter bewilderment.

In all her life, she had never seen food like this.

It looked like a meat patty sandwiched between two pieces of flatbread, accompanied by thin, long, golden strips. She couldn't even recognize the bubbling brown liquid in the cup.

The little girl placed her hands on her knees, sitting perfectly straight, but she didn't know where to start. She looked up at Lin Yan somewhat timidly.

Lin Yan understood immediately. He picked up a spicy chicken sandwich and handed it to her, smiling as he instructed, "This is called a hamburger. Just hold it and take a bite. It has meat and vegetables inside; it's delicious."

Liu Ruyan took the burger with both hands. Her tiny hands could barely hold it. She carefully brought it to her lips, opened her small mouth, and took a gentle bite.

The soft bun wrapped around the crispy, juicy chicken meat, and the sweet and sour mayonnaise mixed with the refreshing lettuce. The rich flavors instantly exploded on the tip of her tongue.

Liu Ruyan's eyes widened sharply, lighting up instantly like two sparkling little lightbulbs!

Heavens!

What was this flavor?

Even the dragon liver and phoenix marrow she had eaten at her imperial father's birthday banquet seemed bland and tasteless compared to this bite of hamburger!

She subconsciously took another huge bite. Her little cheeks bulged like a food-hoarding hamster, and her eyes curved into crescents in sheer delight.

"Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you."

Amused, Lin Yan pushed the french fries in front of her, dipped one in ketchup, and handed it to her.

"These are called french fries. Dip them in this sauce. They are sweet, sour, and crispy."

Liu Ruyan took the fry and copied him, taking a bite. With a crunch, the crispy exterior and fluffy interior, combined with the sweet and tart ketchup, presented yet another entirely new delicacy.

Her eyes shone as she ate, taking bite after bite, completely unable to stop.

Lin Yan then pushed the iced cola toward her. "Drink some of this to wash it down. Be careful, it's a bit fizzy."

Liu Ruyan obediently picked up the cup and took a cautious sip. The icy sweetness slid down her throat, and fine bubbles popped on her tongue. A tingling sensation flowed down her throat, leaving her whole body feeling refreshed.

She couldn't resist taking another large gulp, but the carbonation made her let out a tiny burp. Her little face instantly flushed bright red. She quickly covered her mouth and lowered her head in embarrassment, even the tips of her ears turning completely red.

Lin Yan couldn't help but laugh out loud. "It's fine, it's fine. That's just what happens when you drink cola, it's totally normal."

Just then, the system's notification sound rang in his mind:

Ding! Disciple Liu Ruyan is in a joyful mood. Her affection for the Sect Leader has increased. Current loyalty +3%!

Current loyalty of Liu Ruyan: 69.6%!

Lin Yan's eyes lit up, his heart blooming with joy.

Good heavens! A single KFC meal raised her loyalty by 3%?

This deal was way too cost-effective!

Feeling immensely pleased, he asked the system in his mind, "Sys, is there any extra reward for this increase in loyalty?"

Ding! Replying to the Host: Every time a disciple's loyalty breaks through a critical threshold, you will receive corresponding rewards!

If loyalty breaks through 80%, you will receive 1 free draw for a Sect Leader Trait!

Sect Leader Trait!

Lin Yan's eyes lit up.

Right now, he only had one Sect Leader Trait, Guarding the Mountain Gate, which already allowed him to ignore all damage within the territory of the Tianyan Sect.

If he got another one...

"Ruyan, eat slowly. If it's not enough, Master will get you more."

"Mhm!" Liu Ruyan nodded vigorously and went back to burying her head in her food.

Watching her eat so happily, Lin Yan suddenly remembered something.

Right, he still had one Disciple Trait draw he hadn't used yet!

He had almost forgotten.

"Sys, draw a Disciple Trait!"

Ding! Drawing Disciple Trait...

Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the trait: Taiyin Dao Body.

Taiyin Dao Body: The ultimate form of the Taiyin Holy Body. Great Dao Resonance +50%!

Note: The Taiyin Dao Body is an exceedingly rare constitution throughout the ages. It might not even appear once in ten thousand years!

Lin Yan was utterly dumbfounded. A second later, he almost jumped up on the spot!

Holy crap!

The Taiyin Dao Body, which was even more overpowered than the Taiyin Holy Body!

Great Dao Resonance +50%?

Rare to see in ten thousand years?

He looked at Liu Ruyan.

The little girl was currently holding a fry, drawing circles in the ketchup.

Do you wish to grant the trait Taiyin Dao Body to disciple Liu Ruyan?

"Yes."

This time, the light was no longer an icy blue, but the color of moonlight.

Cold, pure, and gentle, it was like the moonlight of the fifteenth night of the lunar month had condensed into physical form, flowing from Lin Yan's fingertip into the center of Liu Ruyan's brow.

The light lasted for a full five seconds.

Liu Ruyan's body jolted violently. She squeezed her eyes shut, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

She felt as if something had exploded within her body.

It was as though something slumbering deep within her bloodline had been awakened by this moonlight.

An icy aura surged from her dantian. It no longer just flowed along her meridians but seeped into every cell, every inch of bone, and every wisp of her divine soul.

That sensation was like her entire being was immersed in lunar essence, thoroughly cleansed from head to toe, from the inside out.

Liu Ruyan slowly opened her eyes.

Deep within her pupils, a flash of silvery-white light streaked past.

"Master... I feel like... something has changed..." She looked down at her hands, her voice somewhat bewildered. "But I can't put it into words."

Lin Yan withdrew his finger and smiled.

"You don't need to put it into words. You'll understand in the future."

Liu Ruyan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, and returned to her seat to pick up a fry and continue eating.

Lin Yan leaned back in his chair. Watching Liu Ruyan eat so happily left him feeling incredibly pleased.

He suddenly remembered another thing.

Right, there was still a Skill Transfer Hall that hadn't been activated!

Skill Transfer Hall: The Sect Leader can pass on skills to disciples within the Skill Transfer Hall. Skill transfer efficiency +200%, disciple comprehension speed +150%.

This thing was a god-tier building for nurturing disciples!

"Sys, how do I place the Skill Transfer Hall?"

Please select a location. It is recommended to place it within the core area of the sect. Placing it adjacent to the main building can produce a synergy effect.

Lin Yan thought for a moment, his gaze falling on the empty plot of land behind the main hall.

There happened to be a vacant lot of about a hundred square meters right next to the main hall. It was a prime location.

"Place it there."

[Ding! Placing the Hall of Transmission...]

The ground trembled slightly. On the empty lot behind the main hall, an ancient pavilion rose from the earth.

With a foundation of bluestone and pillars of white jade, the hall's roof was paved with deep blue glazed tiles that shimmered with a serene, cold luster beneath the sunlight.

A plaque hung above the doors, inscribed with three large characters: Hall of Transmission.

The calligraphy was vigorous and powerful, with a faint, flowing light swirling within the strokes.

Lin Yan nodded in satisfaction.

Eating in the main hall, teaching in the Hall of Transmission, and sleeping in the east wing.

Though small, it had everything a sect needed.

The Tianyan Sect was looking more and more like a proper sect!

Right at that moment—

A sudden clamor of voices drifted in from outside the courtyard.

"When did this Daoist temple get renovated?"

"No idea. It wasn't like this the last time I was here."

"Did that beam of light from earlier land here?"

"Come on, let's go in and ask..."