Chapter 104: Let Us Compete by Slicing a Hundred Radishes (1/2)

Chapter 104: Let Us Compete by Slicing a Hundred Radishes

Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion

Ouyang Xiaoyi and Yang Chen were blindly following after Bu Fang as they looked toward the entrance of the alleyway that was buzzing with activity. The large crowd blocking the entrance was making Ouyang Xiaoyi excited.

This Immortal Phoenix Restaurant's owner was indeed different. He actually brought so many people to spectate this match. Was he planning to let the entire imperial city know?

Qian Bao was beaming as he stood at the entrance of the alleyway and watched the spectators in the surroundings. He was ecstatic that so many people were there. Once the news that a chef from the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant had defeated the owner of the black-hearted store was spread, the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant shall become even more renowned within the imperial city. When that time came, there would be more and more customers dining at the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant.

”Oh my, Owner Bu, you finally came. Look, so many people are paying close attention to this match. Try not to go easy on us.” Qian Bao's face was full of smiles as he spoke to Bu Fang.

Bu Fang gave him a meaningful glance. He understood Qian Bao's intentions very well. Qian Bao wanted to make use of him as a stepping stone to make the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant even more famous.

There was actually nothing wrong with this idea because Bu Fang's store had recently become extremely well-known within the imperial city. If the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant managed to obtain victory during the match, its reputation would reach a whole new level.

However, this decision was made by Qian Bao under the assumption that Master Zhao's cutting techniques would definitely defeat Bu Fang's.

Bu Fang nodded and walked up to one of the tables. On the table, there were many fresh ingredients. Large snowflakes unsteadily descended from the skies and landed on these ingredients.

When Master Zhao saw Bu Fang, he drew out a broad-headed kitchen knife in an attempt to intimidate him. That shiny kitchen knife started whirling in his hand, giving off light from the body of the blade.

The sudden whistling sound caused by the whirling of the kitchen knife was extremely noticeable. The crowd that was rather noisy a moment ago quieted down as they held their breaths in anticipation of the impending match.

”Owner Bu, I've diligently practiced my cutting techniques for over a dozen years. Today, I'll definitely not go easy in the slightest. I'll use everything I have to compete with you,” Master Zhao said. Then, he suddenly banged the table and sent a round potato, that was lying on the table, flying into the air.

Master Zhao's gaze became sharp and the kitchen knife he was holding instantly came slicing out. The kitchen knife continuously whirled in the air, producing the sound of something being sliced up.

With a loud tearing noise, Master Zhao's kitchen knife made a final horizontal cut and firmly stopped in front of him. Thin strips of the evenly cut potato were piled on the back of the kitchen knife.

This performance was very gorgeous. At least, the surrounding spectators were all clapping their hands in astonishment.

Master Zhao placed the potato strips onto a plate. A trace of a confident smile tugged at the corners of his mouth as he provocatively looked at Bu Fang.

Bu Fang remained expressionless. He was not surprised by Master Zhao's performance of cutting a potato in the air in the slightest.

Ouyang Xiaoyi, who was standing next to Bu Fang, disdainfully snorted at Master Zhao's provocative gaze.

”Tell me, how are we going to compete? I want to go back and sleep after we're done here.” Bu Fang indifferently said. His voice was calm as water.

However, Bu Fang's indifference sounded like he was lacking in confidence in the ears of others. Suddenly, many of the spectators were looking at Bu Fang with eyes filled with ridicule and amusement. There was even booing coming from the crowd.

Qian Bao was overjoyed to witness such a scene. The more brutal he stepped on Owner Bu, the more the Immortal Phoenix Restaurant's renown would increase.

”In this match, we're competing in three categories: speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness. The so-called speed refers to how fast you can finish cutting the ingredients. Owner Bu should know this clearly. Accuracy refers to the accurateness when cutting the ingredients as well as the precision. Ruthlessness refers to the dissection of meat ingredients. We're competing in these three categories today,” Master Zhao solemnly said as he stuck the kitchen knife on the cutting board.

Bu Fang nodded. He was not surprised in the slightest. Those were the standard when competing in cutting techniques.

”Let's begin,” Bu Fang said.

”Very well! We'll start with the first category then. We have two hundred radishes over here. How about determining the winner by comparing the time we take to slice a hundred radishes?” Master Zhao said.