As expected, Bu Fang failed the evaluation test, and then he confirmed that passing the evaluation would not be as simple as it seemed .
"The main criteria of the evaluation was the amount of spirit energy retained and Path-Enderstanding factor accumulation…" Bu Fang murmured to himself while touching his chin .
He used the Golden Dragon Bone Knife to slice the fruit, so the spirit energy should have been well preserved in that point . As to why that much of spirit energy was wasted, it was because during the cooking, he did not control the movement of the spirit energy well .
"Then, this dish was wasted . . . " As Bu Fang looked at that cloud-shaped mist diffusing, he felt a sudden pain in his flesh .
"For the host, who wants to become the top chef in this fantasy world, if his dishes fail the evaluation, they will not be allowed to be put for sale . " Words that were strict and conscientious echoed from the system .
If the failed dishes were allowed to be sold, it would mean disrespect to both the customers and one's own culinary skills . When a chef presented a dish, it had to be a successful dish, one that was better than a chef's previous dishes .
Bu Fang let out a sigh . Whitey appeared beside him unnoticed . He touched its fat belly, and its those sharp eyes gleamed as its round and plump stomach opened up, like a bottomless pit .
This was the hole that Whitey used to collect waste… Bu Fang lifted up the dish, frowned, and although he felt it was a waste to throw it away, he resisted this feeling and threw it into Whitey's belly .
This signified that the first Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit was now wasted .
After handling the first failed dish, Bu Fang did not rest but instead went into deep thought for a while, thinking about ways to create the dish in a way that could ensure that the spirit energy and Path-Understanding factor could be preserved .
The system did not provide a recipe, but Bu Fang was already used to such a situation . Many of his dishes were created by himself and this was very important for a chef . This was what was called creativity .
Bu Fang had an idea and took out a few ingredients from the system's storage space . Wandering Dragon Cow meat, Illusory Spirit Swamp Fat Fish, and some spirit fruit and herbs . These were all the ingredients that Bu Fang had, and the system did not provide many ingredients . There were two Path-Understanding Fruits left . If Bu Fang wanted to complete this mission, there was no room for any errors .
He stared at the few ingredients he had and stopped at the Wandering Dragon Cow meat and the fat fish . Which amongst the two ingredients should he choose?
Tap!
He snapped his finger . Bu Fang had an idea . Surprisingly, he did not choose to use the seventh grade Wandering Dragon Cow meat, but instead the mysterious Illusory Spirit Swamp Fat Fish .
These fat fish were collected by Bu Fang from the serpent-men . Its meat was succulent and fleshy, and its taste when grilled was delectable .
This time round, Bu Fang was not planning to grill the fish, because he was sure that grilling was not compatible with the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit .
Firstly, he cleaned the fat fish, then cut open the fish stomach . Gripping onto the Dragon Bone Knife, he used the back of the knife to pound the flesh of the fat fish . True energy flowed from the Dragon Bone Knife directly into the flesh, causing the flesh of the fish to glow up . He then carved some patterns on the body of the fish .
Bu Fang then started to handle the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit . He cut the fruit into two, ensuring that its juice was kept in a porcelain bowl, before further cutting it apart . The dense spirit energy started to dissipate around the entire kitchen, causing one to feel extremely alert . After extracting the juice, Bu Fang carefully and meticulously spread the juice on the fish meat . He made sure that the entire fish was coated with the juice . The juice quickly seeped into the fish meat .
He took the blue and white porcelain bowl, retrieved two pieces of the Path-Understanding Fruit pulp and insert them into the mouth of the fish, blocking the air passage of the fish . Then, he took the remaining fruit pulp and spread it on the fish, covering it .
He opened the pot, started the fire, and placed a steamer into the pot .
Bu Fang put the fat fish that he prepared into the steamer . Undoubtedly, this time the dish he chose to cook was steamed fish .
However, steaming was not any easier than boiling, Bu Fang had to always ensure the flow of true energy and control the change of spirit energy of the fish .
The higher the grade of the ingredient, the higher the level of true energy control required of the chef . The Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit was of a very high grade, containing a highly concentrated amount of spirit energy and Path-Understanding factor . To not destroy the spirit energy and Path-Understanding factor, Bu Fang must make use of true energy to control it .
This could be considered as a type of true energy cooking, and such method really tested the cultivation level of a chef .
Bu Fang concentrated, and the true energy emerged from his energy core, constantly spreading from his hands and covering the steamer .
. . . .
Ghost Chef had a smug on his face when he entered the premises of the store . In his mind, he was thinking that the people in this store were definitely sharing the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit and he had to obtain one of this fruit at this moment .
After drinking the secretly-made meat broth, the Ghost Chef achieved godlike culinary cultivation level . He also regained his youth, strength and confidence .
However, after entering the store, his expression changed .
The people in the shop looked at him suspiciously, not knowing what this authoritative man wanted there .
Ghost Chef raised his eyebrows and turned toward the corner, where the Path-Understanding Tree was, and then he froze .
The Five Stripes Path-Understanding Tree leaves were thriving . They were greenish, radiant and overflowing with spirit energy . It was growing very healthily, but . . . the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits had disappeared from view . It was clear that they had completely divided up among the people .
"Dam it . . . i was indeed too late!" Ghost Chef cursed softly before turning his gaze toward the other people in the shop .
"Did your divide up the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit? I will spare the lives of the people who handover the fruit!" Ghost Chef was anxious, as he really needed the fruit . He had even been prepared to use the highly effectively, secretly-made Meat Essence Broth to get the Path-Understanding Fruit .
For the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit, he couldn't care less anymore .
There was a large number of people seated in the store, waiting for Bu Fang's Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit dish, but instead, there was one random person who appeared and demanded them to hand over their Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruits . . . . .
Damned be your sister! We also want to have the Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit!
Zhan Kong and Bian Changkong looked toward that Ghost Chef with a hostile look . They planned to pay a fortune, but were unable to buy over Owner Bu's Five Stripes Path-Understanding Fruit, and this weird random guy in front of them actually threatened them to hand over the fruit . Who did he think he was?
Zhan Kong stood up and was in a sulky mood as Owner Bu had vented his emotions on him . At this moment, both parties felt like venting their frustration on each other .
Bian Changkong also stood up . After consuming an elixir previously, he had mostly recovered at this point .
The two of them walked with gloomy faces toward the door, where the exasperated Ghost Chef was at .
The old drunkard laughed heartily and gulped down a mouthful of wine, merrily preparing to watch this show unfold .
"Are the both of you looking for death?!" the Ghost Chef threatened in a gloomy tone as he narrowed his eyes .
He now had the power of a War-God . In his impression, that was the highest level that one could attain . Were the two ants in front of him looking for death?
He feeling very egoistic at the moment .
"Who do you think you are threatening?!"
Bian Changkong coldly opened his mouth and swang a slap toward Ghost Chef as he whistled .
Ghost Chef was visibly stunned and angrily rebuked, "Looking for death!"
Bang!
Ghost Chef was stunned . He blocked Bian Changkong's slap but was unable to defend himself from Zhan Kong's . His face immediately swelled .
"Holy mother! What kind of situation is this? How could I, someone with a cultivation level of a War-God, be hit in the face?"
Ghost Chef raged, and the increased power in his body surget out as true energy .
Bang!!
There was another slap by Zhan Kong . He had not shown any mercy and displayed a stern facial expression . However, beneath the silver mask, Zhan Kong's face hid a mocking expression .
"Who do you think you are to threaten the commander?" Zhan Kong replied coldly . He could not defeat that black dog in a fight, but how would he lose to this random dude .
"Damn it! Go to hell!" Black smoke started to gush out from Ghost Chef's body as he shouted in an angry and anxious tone .
Bang!!
However, without even waiting for the black smoke to completely gush out, Bian Changkong kicked the Ghost Chief out of the shop and into the ruins of the small alley .
"What a retard . "
Biang Changkong and Zhan Kong looked at each other and laughed before successively dashing out of the shop .
At this moment, they felt depressed and wanted to vent their frustrations . Where did this retard come from . . . It was timely, as it allowed them to vent their frustrations .
Blacky, lazily lying in front of the store's doorstep, sleepily gazed at this one-sided domination and then yawned .
Ghost Chef's miserable cries sounded endlessly . He had believed that he was going to demonstrate his lofty skills . However, he did not expect that he would be beaten up by two dudes .
With no ability to retaliate, he knew in his heart that these were truly two War-Gods .
Xiao Meng leaned against the door of the store, looking at the miserable and pathetic Ghost Chef . Xiao Meng felt a flash of happiness .
"Ask your slave to spread the news . You made the whole Imperial City fall into a turmoil, and now you finally got beaten . A person like you definitely deserves a beating . "
Xiao Meng gloated at his misfortune .
Suddenly, an aroma came from the kitchen, bringing with it an unusual implication . Everyone was stunned and turned toward the kitchen with expectancy as it looked like Owner Bu's dish was about to be completed .
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