Chapter: 1322 (1/2)
AST 1322 – Li Husheng’s Arrival, Miraculous Physician, Visitors From Pang Clan
He reckoned that they were probably all stunned by the appearance and aroma of the Jade Steamed Buns. After all, there were spices from Qing Shui’s Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal inside them. Just the taste alone would definitely be able to penetrate into the market. It was a pity that Qing Shui had no plans to sell them in large quantities…
“Come have a taste, let’s see how it tastes first.”
Qing Shui immediately called Soulsearch, Li Ji and the few maids over. Perhaps it was the tempting fragrance of the buns or for some other reasons, the maids didn’t refuse the offer. The Imperial Cuisine Hall was a luxury place. The maids here were all one in a thousand. They were young, energetic, beautiful, gentle and soft-spoken.
Qing Shui took a bite. It was juicy in his mouth and not too oily. The delicious smell of the bun permeated the air around them. It was indescribably aromatic and made one feel as if it was probably the most delicious food in the world.
Even the meat soup that Qing Shui had stewed before with the spices from Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal could only be described as having a distinctive flavor but it couldn’t really be considered more tasty than the others. However, Qing Shui could admit that nothing he had eaten before could beat the taste of this Jade Steamed Bun.
Soulsearch immediately took a bite too. He was stunned for a moment before he finished the entire bun in just two or three bites and then reached out to another one. Li Ji seemed to be shy so Qing Shui quickly took one for her and the few maids.
Everyone ate about ten steamed buns before they stopped, yet they still felt like they hadn’t eaten to their heart’s content. Qing Shui and Soulsearch didn’t feel particularly embarrassed about it since both of them were men. The few ladies however were slightly embarrassed.
The few maids went off to get busy with something else and only the three of them remained here.
“Brother, how should we promote these steamed buns?” Qing Shui asked Soulsearch slowly. It was impossible for them to put these up on sale for everyone since they weren’t going to steam more than this. Although they were part of the service industry, that didn’t mean the customers were god.
The Imperial Cuisine wasn’t exactly an affordable place for the ordinary folks. The visitors who could afford to come to this part of the street were all very wealthy and respectable. Most of them were cultivators and wealthy merchants. Cultivators weren’t poor. In fact, the more powerful a cultivator was, the less likely they were short of money.
“Rest assured, brother. There’s no need to worry. We are not going to promote this because there will naturally be people helping us to spread the word. There’s still so many left and there’s quite a number of customers on the fourth floor. Even if we let each of them have one for free today, I reckon that it won’t take too long before the Jade Steamed Buns of the Imperial Cuisine Hall become famous in the Yehuang Country.” Soulsearch seemed to be very confident of this.
Qing Shui pondered for a moment and thought that it made sense too. The customers on the fourth floor were pretty much the most respectable customers of the Imperial Cuisine Hall. Most of the people there were probably at least of the same caliber as the Li Clan’s Head. There was no harm in letting them help him spread the word.
Qing Shui gave the recipe to Soulsearch and his wife. The Jade Bay Leaves were only used in very minimal amounts, every time. They had also decided to restrict the sales of these Jade Steamed Buns to only the fourth floor and each customer was only entitled to buy two a day.
He called over the few maids and ordered them to distribute the remaining Jade Steamed Buns around the fourth floor. There were probably enough for everyone to have one for free.
However, before the maids could make a move, a man came in from outside. It turned out to be the person from last time. He came in to inform Soulsearch that Li Husheng had arrived.
“Yuan Long, Sir Qing Shui will be the highest ranking master here from now on. Relay this to everyone else and let Sir Li in!” Soulsearch gestured towards Qing Shui and explained with a smile.
“Master Qing!” Although that man by the name of Yuan Long didn’t really get it, he still knew what he should do.
“No need to be so formal. Nothing’s going to change here. Brother Soulsearch will still be around.” Qing Shui laughed and looked at this man. He knew that if Imperial Cuisine Hall was to fare well, then a good and useful team was imperative.
The strength of this man called Yuan Long was quite decent. He was an Early Martial Saint cultivator and most likely a steward over here at the Imperial Cuisine Hall. It appeared that Soulsearch highly valued him.
When Qing Shui saw Li Husheng, he instantly knew that he had already managed to find the antidote. He had not seen him only for a day but he could see that he seemed totally different compared to before. His mood was great and he saw those Jade Steamed Buns too.
Soulsearch naturally gestured for him to take some for himself. But he only took one and the maids took the rest downstairs to distribute to the customers on the fourth floor.
However, he instantly regretted for not taking a few more after taking a bite. But going down again to take a few more would be a little too disgraceful considering his status, so he could only smile embarrassingly and say that the steamed bun was lot more delicious than those exotic delicacies.
He was dazed for too long earlier. Otherwise, he could have definitely take a few more before those maids went downstairs or could even buy them on the spot…
“Hmm, old master, you seem to be a lot younger…”
Just a steamed bun had managed to slow down his reaction. He had already realized it in the beginning but didn’t manage to react after biting into the steamed bun until now. So he was once again staring at Soulsearch in great shock.
“Sir Li, this is all the work of my brother. I believe you have also witnessed his art of healing!” Soulsearch naturally didn’t pass up this chance. Getting Li Husheng to spread the word would be more effective and quicker.
“Sir, you are indeed one miraculous physician. Please forgive Husheng for failing to see this. I’d have lost my life if it wasn’t for you. It was just as what you have said, it turns out that I had really been poisoned. I’d like to trouble you now to take a look to see if my poison has been completely dispelled.” Li Husheng seemed to be particularly worked up when speaking. He was genuinely grateful.
“You’re welcome, it’s no trouble!”
Qing Shui helped Li Husheng to take his pulse then smiled. “Congratulations, Sir Li. You are completely cured.”
“It’s all thanks to you, Physician. I didn’t expect brother to do this. Since you have saved my life, please don’t be shy if there’s ever anything you need my help with. The favor I owe you isn’t something that can be repaid in just one or two times. I’m here to guarantee to you Physician, just tell me anything you need my help with. I will definitely help you to the best of my ability,” Li Husheng told Qing Shui solemnly.