603 Capture that Dog Alive! (1/2)

Central part of the Hidden Dragon Continent, in the Valley of Gluttony.

With hands held behind his back, an ancient white-haired senior stood in front of the window. He gazed toward the sparkling waters of the jade blue lake without a shred of emotion on his face. He looked on calmly at the iridescent brilliance of the lake's reflection, as bright-colored fishes broke through the surface of the waters, gently flicking their tails.

In the same room, a silhouette stood at attention respectfully and silently.

After a long time, the white-haired senior turned over and looked toward the silhouette.

”That rascal Wen Renchou should have lost by now… He even lost the Crystal Cleaver. He's really a piece of trash, losing to some nameless chef outside of this valley. This is a disgrace to our Valley of Gluttony.” The wrinkled visage of the senior trembled with indignant rage.

The silhouette standing at attention instantly broke out in shivers and revealed an expression of disbelief and shock on his face.

”How can that be? How could Junior Brother Wen be defeated?”

”The name on the Tablet of Gluttony has already dimmed. The Crystal Cleaver also lost the link with our Valley of Gluttony. Do you still believe that Wen Renchou is the winner?” The senior shot a dissatisfied look at the silhouette.

As a disciple of the Valley of Gluttony on the Hidden Dragon Continent, he was the representative of the entire organization. Even if his martial skills were inferior to that of the experts in the outside world, how could he lose in terms of culinary skills?

The Valley of Gluttony walked on the path of culinary excellence, with true culinary expertise as their pride. Culinary skills were the pride of the disciples and they should never lose to any chefs from the outside world.

”Follow my instructions. First, bring that clown, Wen Renchou, back to me. Next… carry out an investigation on the chef who defeated Wen Renchou. If it is possible, bring him back to the Valley of Gluttony as well. Even as an outsider, the fact that he could triumph against Wen Renchou in terms of culinary skills shows that he has an extraordinary talent in terms of culinary. If the chef doesn't listen to you, kill him. The Valley of Gluttony's pride cannot be violated,” the senior clasped his hands behind his back and said with a chilly voice.

The silhouette trembled slightly. ”Your disciple will carry it out right now.” He replied and left the room.

With a deep look, the senior turned back and continued gazing toward the lake in the distance. Suddenly, the calm surface of the lake begun frothing and the waves surged toward the heavens.

An enormous spirit beast's head emerged from the lake and its wide mouth teeming with vicious looking canines snapped shut. It swallowed the bright-colored fishes which were frolicking around in the waters.

…

Bu Fang's answer left everyone shocked.

In the next moment, everyone felt like vomiting blood. When did Owner Bu become so mischievous? They knew that his specialty wasn't in cooking fishes. However, pray tell, what in the world was it? Making everyone curious before refusing to tell them anything… Acting like that will cause you to die by drowning in a pig's cage!

Bu Fang did not intend to give an answer at all. He simply stood up and stretched his back lazily.

After casually waving his arm and clearing the area, he turned around and looked toward the crowd, ”From now on, business will be as usual.”

In front of everyone's stunned gaze, he turned around and entered the kitchen.

Wen Renchou's face paled and he felt as though his soul was about to be separated from his body.

He did not doubt the accuracy of Bu Fang's words. He believed that Bu Fang's specialty was not fish. He actually lost in a fish-themed duel to a small-time chef whose specialty wasn't in fish dishes. Furthermore, it was the one area where he was the most confident in!

How would he still be able to face the people in the Valley of Gluttony after this defeat as a disciple of the valley?

”I lost…” Wen Renchou felt terrible anguish.

Suddenly, he twisted his head as he looked toward the kitchen and howled furiously, ”If your culinary skills are so extraordinary, why don't you join the Valley of Gluttony?!”

Bu Fang, who was already at the entrance of the kitchen, halted his steps.

Madness gradually shone in Wen Renchou's eyes. This loss was a big blow to him. It was especially so when his opponent, Bu Fang, was just a mainland chef. Bu Fang wasn't even a disciple in the Valley of Gluttony.

If he lost to a chef in the Valley of Gluttony, Wen Renchou would probably not be so frustrated.

However, he lost to someone who he had completely looked down upon. Wen Renchou felt as if his entire heart was sliced apart.

”Valley of Gluttony? Is it really that good?” Bu Fang shot a look at Wen Renchou and replied calmly.

His words seemed to carry a sliver of disdain and that disdain thoroughly enraged Wen Renchou.

”Business resumes as usual. Everyone who is not here to eat, please leave the restaurant or risk being labeled as a troublemaker,” Bu Fang finally said, then entered the kitchen.

The customers looked at each other for a while, then finally began to queue in anticipation of tasting Bu Fang's delicious dishes.

Wen Renchou gave an ugly look and stumbled out of the Cloud Mist Restaurant. He stood in front of the restaurant and raised his trembling hands with a look of hopelessness. Looking at his own hands… his lips started trembling.

In the Chef's Challenge… he lost. He had been robbed of the right to cook and his kitchen knife was taken as well. He was now left with nothing. The person who had caused him to be left with nothing was none other than Bu Fang.

As a member of the Valley of Gluttony, he knew clearly that the Valley of Gluttony would definitely send someone to bring him back. As for Bu Fang, since he defeated Wen Renchou, he would be invited to join Valley of Gluttony to be nurtured with a great number of resources.

As someone who had lost the right to cook, Wen Renchou would be relegated to a servant and a target for elimination by Valley of Gluttony. Bu Fang shall soar to the heavens, while he, Wen Renchou would never have another chance to restore his glory.

He was not willing to let that happen!