Chapter 237: Ouyang Xiaoyis Egg-Fried Rice (2/2)

Yu Feng squinted his eyes, but he already had a clear answer in his heart.

The serpent-men left and returned to their inn.

”Father, should I stay?” Yu Feng widened her eyes and looked toward Yu Feng. She understood clearly that if she stayed, she would have to part ways with Yu Feng and Ah Ni.

There weren't too many strong warriors in the Serpent-Men Tribes, and so Yu Feng and Ah Ni couldn't be absent for too long.

”My child, this are your good fortunes. Owner Bu is no ordinary person. To learn cooking from him is truly a blessing for you.” Yu Feng smiled and patted Yu Feng's head.

”Yeah, Yu Fu, if it weren't for Owner Bu giving me the cold shoulders, I would follow him till the end of the world. With Owner Bu… there'll always be meat to feast on!” Ah Ni scratched the back of his head and chuckled.

Yu Fu suddenly didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Yu Feng became more serious as he glanced at Yu Fu and said: ”So, my lassie, you should diligently learn cooking from Owner Bu. Perhaps you may become the first grand chef of the serpent-people.”

Having gained father's encouragement, Yu Fu instantly nodded her head with a serious expression across her face.

Therefore, under Yu Feng's supervision, they borrowed the kitchen from the inn owner and got ready to make Egg-Fried Rice. Since this was to be tested by Owner Bu, Yu Fu took this task very seriously.

In terms of other selections for the apprentice, Bu Fang had more names in his mind. This included Juan'Er, who loved making egg tarts, Ni Yan, who often made dishes for his evaluation, the gentle and refined Xiao Yanyu, as well as the foodie Xiao Xiaolong. These were all possible choices.

It was a pity that business was about to close for the day, yet none of them had visited the store today.

After bidding farewell to Bu Fang, the loli Ouyang Xiaoyi dashed out of the store like the wind. She blew past the alleyway and rushed toward the Ouyang Quarters.

She couldn't wait to cook up a delicious plate of Egg-Fried Rice and prove Owner Bu wrong.

Bu Fang watched as Ouyang Xiaoyi left in a hurry, and curled his lips with a knowing look. He closed the shutters of the store, returned to his kitchen, and took out some ingredients. It was time to start practicing his cooking.

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Ouyang Quarters.

Tonight, the Ouyang family shall not sleep.

Outside of the kitchen, everyone from the Ouyang family paced around in anxiety. Grandpa Ouyang brushed his long white beard, with his eyes peering at the well-lit kitchen from time to time. He sighed, shook his head, and continued with his heavy treads.

Great General Ouyang Zongheng also emitted a long breath, imitating Grandpa Ouyang's sigh as he paced on.

The Three Ouyang Barbarians stood by like frozen sculptures as they stared straight into the kitchen.

”My lord, do you think Xiaoyi will succeed?” Ouyang Xiaoyi's mother asked Ouyang Zongheng as she clutched her handkerchief and peered into the busy shadow within the kitchen worriedly.

”This is Xiaoyi's first time at cooking. But that lassie has inherited this general's cooking talent. She will definitely make an Egg-Fried Rice so incredible that it will startle the universe and move the gods!” Ouyang Zongheng consoled Xiaoyi's mother, and then patted his own chest confidently.

Grandpa Ouyang flicked him a glance and laughed coldly: ”What do you mean by inherited your cooking talent. She clearly got it from this old man. I remember the days this old man accompanied Emperor Changfeng on an expedition to the Yellow Celestial Sect. In that battle, we ended up short of food. His Majesty was left empty-stomached all day, causing this old man to worry about his Majesty's health. And so I went into dangerous territories with a spear to butcher a fifth grade spirit beast. I cooked that spirit beast on the spot, that taste… tsk tsk, I still feel intoxicated just thinking about it.

”Not that I talk big, but that grilled meat was simply delicious. It is only… ahem still inches away…from Owner Bu's Red Braised Meat.” Grandpa Oyang sank into contemplation.

The old man rubbed his beard as he recounted. When he got to the best parts of the story, he even waved his hand around in excitement.

Suddenly, a tremendous boom caused everyone standing outside of the kitchen to jump up in surprise.

The lights within the kitchen flickered, after which an odd fragrance drifted outwards.

All members of the Ouyang family felt their eyes darken.

Creak.

The doors to the kitchen finally opened. Ouyang Xiaoyi's pale face was covered with streaks of black marks. She scuttled out of the kitchen like a tiny black cat, carrying a ceramic bowl in her hands and a face full of excitement.

”Grandpa, father, mother… come give it a taste. This is my first time making Egg-Fried Rice!”