Ye Tiancheng went straight to the Feng family, knocked down all the small fries, and then warned Feng Huaiyuan.
"Figure out your family's problems. If anyone else tries to hunt me down, I'll burn your entire Feng family to the ground. Good and bad alike, none will escape."
Feng Huaiyuan was terrified by Ye Tiancheng. Trembling, he immediately promised that Ye Tiancheng would handle the family matters properly and that Ye Tiancheng would not be implicated again.
After resolving the situation here, Ye Tiancheng called Fatty and asked him and his wife, Wang Xiaomiao, to start a large dessert shop.
According to the instructions in his dream, Ye Tiancheng needed to use a炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) to make some pastries. These pastries could be a sensation at the agricultural conference. Simultaneously, making a series of desserts could also improve people's moods, which was a great merit.
"But desserts don't make money. And how should the raw materials be processed to create an advantage? We definitely can't be looked down upon by the normal dessert industry."
This matter required some communication, but Ye Tiancheng disliked meetings, so he could only casually mention it over the phone. The dessert world Ye Tiancheng wanted to create was one that brought joy to people. For example, the chestnut paste, red ice potato paste, and pineapple paste that frequently appeared in his mind. These pastries were old-fashioned desserts. Compared to the currently popular cream, they had no advantage. However, these traditional pastries were easier to collect materials for.
Ye Tiancheng told Fatty that eating too much sugar would accelerate aging and harm health. For instance, many people with the "three highs" suffered from excessive sugar intake. This sugar, of course, largely included starch and fried meats. The pastries Ye Tiancheng wanted to make had to be very low in sugar content and very beneficial to the body. Many businesses wanted to tap into this market but failed because it was impossible to make desserts that were both delicious and low in sugar. It was practically against human nature.
"Brother Ye, are you sure we're going to do this? The pastries you mentioned won't sell for much, and the cost is quite high."
"Don't worry, I'll give you a 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace). Have Wang Xiaomiao practice with that 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) little by little, and eventually, it will produce pastries that satisfy us."
In the past, Ye Tiancheng made them himself. But having done it once, Ye Tiancheng didn't want to do it anymore and directly asked Wang Xiaomiao to take over.
"Alright, I understand. It seems Brother Ye values the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) the most now. But where can we find one?"
Ye Tiancheng had a strong interest in this 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace). He had come out of his dream earlier than expected because his development was much faster than in the dream.
The most crucial key to Ye Tiancheng obtaining the secret recipe was the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace). It was a bronze artifact with a long history. Such a 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) could make retro foods. Not only were the materials a highlight, but the taste of the food was also very important. After all, pastries were also food. Ye Tiancheng, having worked in the catering industry, knew that to excel, one must create an astonishing taste that makes people want to come back for a second time. If customers couldn't be retained, no amount of boasting about the pastries would make them buy.
After all, Ye Tiancheng was already making medicines. If he made unpalatable pastries, they would likely be another form of medicine.
"Don't worry, leave it to me. It's in the back mountain, and I'll sort it out quickly."
When Ye Tiancheng had nothing to do, he liked to wander in the back mountain. He had known for a long time that the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) was here. The reason Ye Tiancheng hadn't taken it out was that he found it boring. The plot in his dream hadn't reached this point yet, so why dig out the furnace? What if someone heard about it, especially some cultivators? They would think it was a treasure and probably cause a bloody storm. Those people would grab things without mercy, regardless of whether they belonged to them. They would act like mad dogs, using all sorts of forces to come and snatch it. Then Ye Tiancheng would truly have no peace. Therefore, Ye Tiancheng kept a low profile and decided to take it out only when it was needed.
"You're going to the back mountain? Alright, Brother Ye, I believe you have your reasons for doing things. I'll wait for your good news."
Fatty now had a beautiful wife, his career was booming, he drove a sports car to work every day, lived in a villa, and had hundreds of millions in savings. That's why he listened to Ye Tiancheng's every word. In fact, many people wanted to get close to Ye Tiancheng and become his subordinates, willing to follow him around and serve him like oxen and horses. However, Ye Tiancheng met Fatty during his most difficult times, and he had already experienced a lifetime with him in his dream, so they had a bond, and he wouldn't choose others.
Ye Tiancheng had stumbled upon great fortune, but hadn't Fatty also stumbled upon great fortune by sticking close to Ye Tiancheng? He was even about to be listed on the world's rich list.
After hanging up Fatty's call, Ye Tiancheng went directly to the mountain god temple in the back mountain without hesitation. The 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) inside was exactly as in his dream. This furnace was over a thousand years old and was left by a cultivator in the past.
Moreover, Ye Tiancheng knew it belonged to his ancestors. He had previously inquired everywhere and finally found the furnace. But now, Ye Tiancheng didn't need to ask anyone. He went directly to the mountain god temple to find it, which was like using a cheat code.
Ye Tiancheng remembered that in his dream, Hou Dabao was also present. But now, many plot points had changed, and he hadn't seen this person.
Ye Tiancheng couldn't be bothered to think about it. He shook his head and quickly arrived at the back mountain. Because of the poisonous snakes and other dangers, workers rarely came to the back mountain. Ye Tiancheng had dealt with them several times, but they were never completely cleared. Now, there were many weeds, but no workers were busy. This was perfect. If anyone else were present, Ye Tiancheng's strange behavior would likely be exaggerated into myths, and his legend would grow in the martial world. Ye Tiancheng was already famous enough, a veritable internet celebrity, and he didn't want to become even more famous. It was better to act discreetly.
After entering the mountain, Ye Tiancheng reached his destination in thirty seconds. This time, his speed was incredibly fast. What normally took people three hours, Ye Tiancheng covered in ten minutes using his true qi.
The mountain god temple was just as dilapidated and eerie as in his dream. This small, broken temple had once allowed his ancestor of the same surname, who cultivated to godhood over a thousand years ago, to achieve his goal, proving it had some power. Ye Tiancheng eagerly opened it and found that it differed from his dream.
In the dream, the mountain god temple was very clean, with no weeds or anything, looking as if someone lived there. But the mountain god temple in reality looked like it was about to collapse, and its exterior was damaged, possibly due to years of rain soaking. This temple could collapse at any moment.
"Hey, Mountain God, come out quickly. You might be seeing me for the first time here, but I've met you before. Don't play coy with me anymore."
Ye Tiancheng was so arrogant because in his dream, his encounter with the Mountain God was a bit embarrassing. He was directly thrown to the ground by a force.
Thinking about it now still made him feel pain, especially the soreness in his thighs and the bruises on his arms. He later learned that the Mountain God was behind it.
"When did you meet me? I have no connection with you, you impudent child. Don't spread rumors and damage my reputation."
"Please, what reputation do you have? You know yourself that you came out to see me because I have the Nuwa Stone and fragments of Fuxi. Otherwise, you wouldn't even bother with me. Now you're acting all high and mighty, isn't that a bit too fake?"
"You speak so arrogantly. Even a cultivated immortal has to show me respect. What are you? How dare you be so presumptuous with me?"
Seeing that the Mountain God was about to get angry, Ye Tiancheng decided not to tease him any further. Although he felt he had some connection with the Mountain God, the latter didn't recognize him at all. To the Mountain God, he was just an intruder with a magical artifact.
"I was wrong. I'm afraid of your big green snake. I'm no match for it. If I can't win, I'll admit defeat. Don't make a move on me. I still want to live a few more days."
Ye Tiancheng knew he had to humble himself before a powerful being. If he dared to provoke the Mountain God, the Mountain God could summon the big green snake from the temple and kill him with a single tail whip.
"Am I supposed to listen to everything you say? Where would that leave my dignity?"
"Alright, I know I was wrong. I can read people's minds. I know you want to travel to the bustling world. As long as you give me the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace), I can help you fulfill this wish."
"Who exactly are you? Why do you seem to know everything?"
This Mountain God was also startled. After all, he had never told anyone about this wish. He had been alone here with no friends, unable to confide in anyone.
"Alright, since you've asked sincerely, I'll tell you. My true identity is inconvenient to reveal. As long as you lend me a hand, you'll benefit more and more in the future."
Seeing Ye Tiancheng's confident demeanor, the Mountain God instantly believed him.
"Fine, I can give you the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace), but you must obey me when I need your help in the future."
"No problem."
It had taken quite a bit of effort and a lot of rambling to get the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace). Knowing the future in advance saved a lot of trouble.
Ye Tiancheng had people carry the 炼丹炉 (lian dan lu - alchemy furnace) back. Then, he carefully searched according to his dream memories, figured out the secret recipe, and handed it over to Wang Xiaomiao.
Wang Xiaomiao was also very talented. She quickly made the pineapple paste and then the red ice potato paste. Each bite was addictive, and everyone who tasted it praised it highly.
These tasters were all chosen by Ye Tiancheng from the village. They were all foodies. Although they hadn't eaten anything fancy in the village, the indescribable happiness they felt after eating the pastries fully explained everything.
"My goodness, this is too delicious! I've never eaten such delicious pastries before. And after eating them, I don't know why, but my body feels especially light and buoyant, as if I'm about to fly."
"My favorite is the taste of the pineapple paste. My family used to sell pineapple paste, and I've eaten a lot of it since childhood. The taste of these pastries is just like I remember it."
"Alright, I'm glad you all like it. As a reward for trying the new products, everyone can take a bag home to share with their family and friends. Of course, don't forget to promote our pastries. Our dessert shop will soon be selling nationwide."
"Boss Ye, how many branches are you planning to open?"
"We'll start with a hundred branches to test the waters. Then, we'll open more and more."
"Great, we fully support Boss Ye."