Chapter 47: A System with a Venomous Tongue Would Not Be Loved by the Host (1/2)
Chapter 47: A System with a Venomous Tongue Would Not Be Loved by the Host
Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion
”Did General Xiao Meng really go to that restaurant?” The crown prince, Ji Chengan looked at Xushi in astonishment and puzzledly asked.
Xushi lightly stroked his long beard and the corner of his mouth curled up as he nodded. He was astonished as well, since he had not expected someone like General Xiao Meng to appear at that restaurant.
”Did you find out the reason why General Xiao Meng appeared at the restaurant?” The crown prince asked as he stood up and lightly paced about.
Xushi paused for a moment and was frowning as he uncertainty replied, ”Perhaps General Xiao was attracted by the taste of the restaurant's dishes...”
The crown prince turned his head and stared at Xushi with a false smile. ”Do you really think that your answer is realistic? General Xiao is a seventh grade Battle-Saint and has already reached a state where he does not need to consume food. Since he has no desire toward food and drinks, why would he go to a restaurant for the sake of delicious food?”
The corner of Xushi's mouth curled up. He really believed that General Xiao was there just to eat. The crown prince had not tasted the dishes of that restaurant, so he had no idea. He would not be questioning that assumption if he had tasted the food there at least once.
At any rate, from Xushi's point of view, that restaurant was really miraculous.
”Your Highness is right. I'll go and investigate right now,” Xushi said as he performed the fist and palm salute without disputing.
”Go on. It seems that you really enjoy the dishes from that restaurant. Is it really that delicious?” The crown prince lightly glanced at Xushi and asked. He was naturally aware of Xushi's whereabouts.
”That's right, Your Highness. Especially the Boiled Fish… It's both delicious and tender!” Xushi's eyes lit up and replied. Immediately after, he remembered he was speaking to the crown prince, so he suddenly shut his mouth and withdrew with a forced smile.
”Boiled Fish… It sounds pretty good.” The crown prince was startled for a moment and then a smile appeared on his face.
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As the night fell, the moonlight was like a veil as a it draped a layer of afterglow over the land.
The kitchen of Fang Fang's Little Store.
Bu Fang took in a deep breath and took out a cage with a Blood Phoenix Chicken inside from the cupboard. He took the Blood Phoenix Chicken out from the cage while ignoring its cooing.
After pulling off the blood red feathers and removing the Blood Phoenix Chicken’s intestines, Bu Fang followed the instructions of the recipe to cook the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup once more.
He sliced open a hole on the fleshy body of the Sage Herb and poured the juice into a small bowl. Then the Sage Herb was sliced into pieces and the other spirit herbs that were already processed were stuffed into the stomach of the Blood Phoenix Chicken. He finally took out the clay plot, then filled it with water from a spirit spring and placed the Blood Phoenix Chicken inside.
The clay pot was allowed to stew for a while until the light fragrance of the chicken meat drifted out. As Bu Fang uncovered the lid, a thick amount of steam mixed with the fragrance of meat and spirit herbs gushed out, giving him a refreshing feeling. He poured the Sage Herb juice into the clay pot and covered the lid. Then, it was time for the most important step.
”System, how do I use true energy to cook? Do I directly spray the clay pot with true energy?” Bu Fang puzzledly asked.
”True energy culinary: The chef nourishes the ingredients with true energy by permeating it through the kitchen tools. The chef will be tested on his ability to manipulate true energy and control over the taste of the dish.”
Bu Fang was startled when he heard the system's explanation. As his gaze focused on the clay pot being roasted on the fire, he saw waves of hot air radiating from it.
”System, are you sure? If I place my hand onto the clay pot, wouldn't my hand be burned?” The corner of Bu Fang's mouth was twitching.
”This clay pot was specially made. It will automatically adjust the temperature once it detects true energy. There is no need for the host to worry,” the system solemnly said.
Bu Fang was skeptical as he raised his hand and sparkling rays of light circulated on his palm. It was like a veil was draped over it.
A third grade Battle-Maniac was able to manifest true energy outside of their body and was also the minimum standard for true energy culinary.