allendalepharm Chapter 51 The Cook Doesn't Steal
Chapter 51 The Cook Doesn't Steal
Chapter 51 The Cook Doesn't Steal
While cooking, Chen Yi summoned the crimson furnace, lightly tapping the furnace wall with his fingertips to activate the internal inscriptions, and immediately bluish-white spiritual flames rose from the furnace.
He placed the sparrow on a specially made cutting board and used a carving knife to trace along the muscle texture. Where the blade passed, the flesh and blood separated automatically, revealing the crystal-clear, jade-like meat.
As the disassembly process proceeded, a golden glow subtly appeared in his palm, and the system quietly activated:
The lingering magical essence of the feathers was extracted and stored in the sea of consciousness for later use.
Ninety percent of the malevolent energy within his flesh and blood transformed into black mist that surged into his dantian. After being converted by the system, it became dark golden energy.
After the malevolent energy was drawn away, the monster's flesh and blood lost their turbidity, their texture became crystal clear and radiant, and their fishy and dry taste turned into a refreshing meaty aroma, as soothing as a pine forest after a snowfall.
After it is done,
Chen Yi took a bite.
The soup is rich and mellow like fine wine, the essence of the mythical beast is pure and without any fishy smell, and the aftertaste is like a pine forest after a snowfall.
At the same time, sensing the pure flesh and blood entering his stomach, the golden radiance within Chen Yi's body immediately became aware and began to stir.
It seemed that as long as Chen Yi used his divine sense, he could quickly accumulate new golden light at this moment.
"This sparrow is actually more effective than the Jade Frost Dragon in body refinement!"
Chen Yi guessed that the Illusionary Feathered Sparrow might be a variant of the demon beasts.
Just then, Lin Xiaoyu's urging voice came from the front hall, which startled Chen Yi awake.
Normally, it would take a spirit chef at least two hours to process a second-tier demon beast, but he was already close to finishing.
He scanned the almost transparent broth with his divine sense, his brows furrowing slightly:
"No, it was handled too perfectly."
Chen Yi began to adjust quickly.
He squeezed three drops of dark red, malevolent blood from the discarded entrails and flicked them into the soup pot. The blood droplets dissolved instantly upon entering the soup, forming a spiderweb-like, murky pattern.
He deliberately let a sparrow feather drift down to the edge of the pot, where it was scorched by the spiritual flames.
Remove some of the fire-controlling magic, causing uneven blackened patches to form on the bottom of the pot.
In the final stage, he deliberately let sweat bead on his forehead, his breathing become heavy, and even the cuffs of his robe were stained with oil. He activated the Breath Concealment Technique, pretending to be exhausted in both his magical power and spiritual consciousness.
When the soup is served, a wisp of gray-black malevolent energy is mixed in with the silvery mist on the surface of the soup.
When Chen Yi carried the soup, pot and all, into Qin Chengcheng's secret array room and placed it on the table,
Chen Yi, looking slightly weak, revealed his apology:
"I forcibly activated my divine sense, which resulted in the demon core not being completely processed. There may be some residual evil energy. It has not met Fairy Lin's standards. I am unworthy to receive these kitchen utensils. Please take them back, Fairy Lin."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyu frowned slightly.
She scooped up a spoonful of amber-colored soup, on which floated a few wisps of pale silver spiritual mist, vaguely condensing into the phantom of a miniature spirit bird before vanishing in an instant.
She took a small sip, her brow furrowing slightly: "There was indeed a trace of malevolent energy remaining, and my control of the fire wasn't very good; the bottom of the pot almost burned."
However, the overall taste is quite good, reaching the peak level of a first-tier spirit chef. Chef Chen, with a little more practice, you should be able to reach the threshold of a second-tier spirit chef within a few years.
As she spoke, she scooped up a second spoonful and eagerly put it in her mouth, a satisfied expression on her face.
Qin Chengcheng took a small bite, then glanced at Chen Yi—knowing Chen Yi's culinary skills as well as she did,
Chen Yi must have done it on purpose. He handled the previous second-tier Frost Jade Dragon of the same grade much better than this one.
This guy is controlling the score, he's really despicable.
She didn't put down her chopsticks or eat much, intending to wait for her junior sister to leave so that Chen Yi could finish processing it again.
He was thinking to himself, "Hmph, you dare to lie to my junior sister? She's not as innocent as me. Once my junior sister finds out your true strength, she'll definitely make you regret it."
"Alright, keep these cooking utensils. Practice them when you get back. I'll bring a second-tier demon beast to cook for you again sometime. I hope your skills will improve by then."
Lin Xiaoyu was completely satisfied after eating her second bowl.
Chen Yi no longer stood on ceremony. With the enhancement of these magical artifacts and cooking utensils, cooking spiritual food would be much easier for him.
Moreover, if his cooking skills improve in the future, he can use this as a cover-up.
Xu Shixian, who had been standing and watching, was already itching to eat more after seeing Lin Xiaoyu's satisfied expression.
He also wanted to sit down and have a bowl to try. His original purpose in providing the Illusionary Feather Sparrow was to sit down and eat with Qin Chengcheng and get closer to her.
Xu Shixian, shameless as ever, approached the table and asked, "Ladies, what does this spirit bird taste like? I'd like to try it too."
"Huh? This is a dinner party for my fellow disciples from Miaoyin Pavilion. What are you doing here!"
Lin Xiaoyu glanced at Xu Shixian and said unhappily.
"Little Yu, after all, I provided this spirit bird," Xu Shixian said with a bitter expression.
"Who's your sister! Don't try to get close to me. Here's a thousand spirit stones; consider it payment for your bird!"
Lin Xiaoyu suddenly produced a spirit stone bag and tossed it to Xu Shixian.
Xu Shixian's face immediately turned ugly. He hadn't expected that after working so hard for half a month, he couldn't even taste the flavor. He was even worse off than the cook.
Seeing Xu Shixian's unpleasant expression, Lin Xiaoyu said again, "What, are you giving me a hard time?"
Don't forget, you surnamed Xu, you're just a grand-nephew of a fake Dan Elder.
My father was a true Core Formation cultivator.
"What class do you belong to that you dare sit at the same table as me? Take the spirit stones. I'll let bygones be bygones about the time you stole my Snow Soul Pill at the auction house."
Xu Shixian's smile froze on his face. Back then, relying on his elder grandfather's backing, he had indeed intercepted this young master's elixirs.
But who could have imagined that this little ancestor's father would actually succeed in forming his core in one fell swoop, breaking through from the peak of Foundation Establishment to Core Formation True Person, and becoming the head of Miaoyin Pavilion.
He chuckled awkwardly, "Then, Fairy Lin and Fairy Qin, please enjoy your meal. I'll be waiting outside. Call me anytime if you need anything."
Seeing Xu Shixian slink away to the door,
Lin Xiaoyu reverted to her innocent self, beckoning to Chen Yi beside her: "Chef Chen, come sit down and have a bowl."
As a chef, you should taste what you make yourself. Otherwise, how will you improve it next time I ask you to cook?
Moreover, I observe that your spiritual energy and magical power are greatly depleted. Eating this bowl will replenish your energy and compensate for your overexertion.
Before Xu Shixian had even stepped out the door, his face darkened instantly upon hearing Lin Xiaoyu's words. "Even I, this young master, can't sit at the table, and you actually invited a cook?!"
Chen Yi would never actually sit at the table. No matter how delicious the spirit bird was, he couldn't eat it today.
Wouldn't that just make enemies for nothing? This little girl definitely has no good intentions.
Meeting Lin Xiaoyu's gaze, Chen Yi subtly took a half step back and cupped his hands in greeting:
"Your Excellency Lin is too kind. My cultivation is too low to sit with such an honored guest. I was slightly tainted by evil energy while dealing with the demon core, and I need to immediately use my inner energy to dispel it. I must take my leave now."
As he spoke, he deliberately made his face flush an unnatural red, and even his breathing became somewhat disordered.
Seeing this, Qin Chengcheng's fingertips twitched slightly, and a gentle breeze softly pushed Chen Yi out the door: "Since that's the case, I won't keep you any longer. Xiaoyu, Chef Chen can only handle second-tier ingredients once a month, so don't make things too difficult for him."
Chen Yi cooperated and went out the door.
There was absolutely no way he would sit at the same table as two female cultivators to eat.
He was already finding it troublesome to get involved with Qin Chengcheng, but if he got involved with Lin Xiaoyu as well, things would get really bad.
Besides, Young Master Xu's expression was quite unpleasant after being rejected. If Chen Yi dared to sit down...
Young Master Xu dared not vent his anger on the two fairies, but dealing with Chen Yi, this little cook, was a piece of cake.
Chen Yi would never do something that would cause him trouble.
Outside, Chen Yi bowed and withdrew, just in time to see Xu Shixian looking miserable and dejected.
(End of this chapter)