673 A Bowl of Vegetable Soup (2/2)

”Is this your dish?” the old man asked Bu Fang in surprise.

Bu Fang nodded naturally.

This bowl didn't have a strong aroma and didn't look beautiful, either… It was way out of Bu Fang's previous performance.

Was it true that this kid's cooking skills were just trash?

Only his knife skill was good enough?

Thinking about that, the old man couldn't help but frown. He couldn't afford to let this kid eat the Heaven and Earth Obsidian Flame for nothing… He planned to use the flame as an excuse to keep the kid in the Valley of Gluttony!

After two challenges, the old man thought that Bu Fang's foundation was really good.

He wasn't even weaker than some monsters on the Tablet of Gluttony, though. Such a talent, yet he wasn't a normal chef from the outside of the valley. As a chef from the outside had such great competence, of course, the old man was surprised. If he could recruit Bu Fang, it would be really good!

However, seeing Bu Fang's dish, he was a little disappointed.

Standing by Bu Fang, Jun Qingxiao also craned his neck to see Bu Fang's dish. He had the same feeling as the old man. He was a little disappointed because Bu Fang's food didn't look stunning or surprising. It didn't match his previous performance.

Anyway, Jun Qingxiao remembered that the ingredients Bu Fang got were only an egg and some leafy vegetables. What good food he could cook with these things?

Thus, Jun Qingxiao felt sorry for Bu Fang.

Bu Fang stopped wiping the water on his hands as he saw the disappointment on Jun Qingxiao's and the old man's faces. He was surprised, frowning. He threw them a glance.

”Try it out. You may have a surprise. My food has never failed people,” said Bu Fang.

His voice was so confident that it shocked Jun Qingxiao. Bu Fang's voice had some kind of unconditional confidence in his food. This feeling sent Jun Qingxiao some vibe.

However, his dish was so ugly… How could he be so confident?

Hearing Bu Fang's words, the old man's eyes brightened. Being confident was good. He was just afraid that young men these days wouldn't have courage.

”Okay, then I will taste your food. I hope you won't let me down. If this dish isn't good… Remember to spit the Heaven and Earth Obsidian Flame out for me!”

”If I have the ability to eat fire, I won't puke it back,” Bu Fang's mouth twitched and indifferently denied.

The old man wasn't enraged because of that. He took a porcelain spoon and scooped some soup. At the moment his spoon touched the soup, the old man's brows arched. Faint light radiated from his eyes.

”Hmm? Interesting.”

His hand exerted more force and the membrane on the surface of the soup was torn apart. Some radiance sparked from the soup, reaching the old man's eyes and making him jolt back. A steam and nostril-attacking smell burst out from the tear. The smell of egg and food aroma overflowed.

Steaming heat rolled out, and the fragrance seemed to explode and permeate everywhere.

”It...” Jun Qingxiao was dumbstruck, shivering. Such a smell, so sparkling… Was it really just a simple dish?

No one had expected to see the miracle in such an ordinary soup. No wonder why Bu Fang was so confident.

”What is it called?”

The old man didn't drink the soup yet. He just took some and poured into his bowl, asking.

”It's called Unpolished Jade.”

Bu Fang put away his handkerchief and untied his hair, answering unconcernedly.

”Unpolished Jade? A good piece of unpolished jade…” the old man smiled as light bloomed in his eyes. He took in the thick fragrance of the soup. As the fragrance entered his nostrils, the pores in his entire body opened up. The aroma of the egg was like silk ribbons, gently brushing against his skin.

Gulp.

He drank a spoon.

The hot soup entered his mouth, and the old man's eyes squinted. The aroma of the soup and the distinctive smell of the egg blended thickly, creating a special fragrance, which was really good. The egg fluid strode smoothly like silk in his mouth, leaving him something he fondly memorized.

This soup… was really different from the others.

Finishing the bowl of soup that was totally worth it, and afterward, the old man placed his bowl down, nodding with satisfaction. He studied Bu Fang for a while, grinning.

This little chef must stay in the Valley of Gluttony. His talent was really amazing!

”Alright, I've tasted all of your food. Unfortunately, there will be only ten passing this challenge. Thus, some will be disqualified. However, even you fail, don't lose your spirit. You guys can still join the contest and challenge the chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony. As long as you have competence, glory will be yours, eventually.

”To the ones who passed the challenge, please go through the big gate of the Glutton God's Building to face the experts whose names are written on the Tablet of Gluttony.

”I'm afraid they can't wait to see you!”

The old man clasped his hands, looking at the group of chefs who had passed the challenge. This group of ten looked excited, with their fighting will rocketing.

The stiff-faced man nodded, walking forward. As he was walking, his aura increased continually. After a while, he placed one hand on the bronze door. The muscles on his arm bulged like rocks.

Roar!

His energy shot out and the great bronze doors slowly squeaked open.