Food gives me an entry, I will be invincible if I stay alive

Chapter 174 Warming Wine for Lü Ji

Chen Xu opened the Book of Culinary Delight.

Five days ago, he delivered ten catties of Yunhua Frost to Cui Yunqi and Ning Xing respectively. After that, the two of them used Yunhua Frost in their restaurants with lightning speed.

In just two or three days, the number of likes Chen Xu received daily rose to nearly 1,200 or 1,300.

Originally, he published two stories titled "Creating Animals," and although the story of "cooking a demon in a raging fire" could often get him likes, the spread of the story would eventually reach a point of fatigue.

Now that a new path has been opened up, given the characteristics of restaurants and food, the number of likes will not only not decrease, but may even gradually increase over time.

In other words, "MSG" is just a flavoring additive.

Chen Xu didn't actually become the head chef at the restaurant, otherwise his number of likes would definitely have skyrocketed.

However, in the long run, Chen Xu's potential as a chef in a restaurant is still too limited.

Ultimately, he only has one person and two hands, so it would be better to spread Yunhua Frost widely, which would bring long-term and stable benefits.

Furthermore, the path of literature and morality should not be abandoned.

The attributes displayed on the Culinary Cauldron Manual are as follows:
【Accumulated likes: 23272】

[Free attribute points: 175]

[Fireworks value: 2719]

The number of accumulated likes is getting closer to 30,000, but the increase in free attribute points is not much.

This is because Chen Xu finally broke through all three of his elemental attributes to over 300 through cultivation two days ago!
Since the breakthrough of the three-element attribute, the conversion between likes and free attribute points has changed from [20] likes to one attribute point to [30] likes to one attribute point.

This change is reasonable, but from then on, increasing attribute points became slightly more difficult than before.

It is conceivable that when Chen Xu's three attributes make another significant breakthrough, the conversion between likes and free attribute points will inevitably change.

Chen Xu even imagined that he could actually suppress the growth of the three elemental attributes to a certain extent.

First, accumulate enough free attribute points, then break through in one go.

But upon closer examination, this move is indeed putting the cart before the horse.

Hoarding attribute points without using them, failing to increase strength, and only focusing on accumulating data.

How is this any different from being a miser?
Even with the current 175 free attribute points, Chen Xu felt that he had hoarded too many.

The healthiest level of stockpiling should be around 100 points.

This allows Chen Xu to maneuver and respond flexibly, thus conserving his strength, without forcing him to truly suppress his own power.

Currently, Chen Xu's three attributes each have a value of [326] points.

The cultivation level then became:

[Cultivation Level: Late Stage of Meridian Opening Realm 23.6%]

The major breakthrough in the three elements has given Chen Xu a persistent feeling of immense power lately.

He spent even more time in the kitchen, entering it at least six times a day.

That's why his pyrotechnics skill level is always a bit low.

Even though he received a lot of likes every day and had previously earned a lot of fireworks points as rewards, what could he do when he used them even more?
The value of fireworks also has strategic significance.

It can provide Chen Xu with an incredible time difference at crucial moments, so Chen Xu will not use it up easily.

It's always good to set aside some money for unforeseen circumstances.

He took stock of his gains and losses, from the various data on the celestial tablet to the various ingredients in the kitchen, and of course, the various magical skills—

Chopping wood, controlling fire, summoning wind, drawing water, controlling spirits...

Leaving these aside, there is also the fact that the literary atmosphere in the sea of ​​literature has increased by three inches.

Judging from the markings in the inkwell, this is already far superior to that of an ordinary scholar!

In addition, Chen Xu has been pondering the poem "Flowers Are Not Flowers" recently. According to what Feng Yuanbai said that day, "Flowers Are Not Flowers" has a spatial dimension.

He even mistakenly believed that the Xuanming Ruins, which Chen Xu opened up through the Netherworld Divine Power, actually came from "Flowers Are Not Flowers"!
Xuanmingxu is certainly not from "Flowers Are Not Flowers", but Chen Xu has recently been studying this poem and has gained some insights.

"Not a flower, not a mist, it comes at midnight and goes at dawn..."

As Chen Xuwen repeatedly savored the imagery of the poem, a mist gradually arose within his sea of ​​thoughts.

Amidst the vast ocean of literature, the inkstone is like a small boat sailing towards the other shore.

Amidst the vast and boundless journey, a misty fog gradually rises over the sea.

The inkstone appears amidst the misty waves, sometimes suddenly emanating a strange aura that is both real and ethereal.

Even Chen Xu himself, if he were not careful, would sometimes feel a sense of disorientation, to the point that he could not even sense the location of his inkstone.

Of course, this illusion is only temporary.

Chen Xu quickly mastered the ability to control the fog, allowing him to release and withdraw it at will, so that he would no longer be deceived by himself.

But Chen Xu always felt that his application of "Flowers Are Not Flowers" was still too superficial.

There are still many aspects of this poem that can be developed and varied.

Just like the Wu hook in "The Knight Errant", it has not yet been fully solidified into a physical form in Chen Xuwen's sea of ​​words.

As for the appearance of the "knight-errant" poet, that is even more distant.

Perhaps, on the day he passes the imperial examination, a qualitative change will occur.

Chen Xu usually immerses himself in cultivation, and now he finds it very enjoyable. He is even beginning to feel a sense of peace and tranquility.

A few days, though seemingly short, felt like an eternity because I spent so much time practicing in the kitchen.

That afternoon, Chen Xu emerged from the kitchen once again.

He rested and adjusted his breathing for a while, preparing to re-enter after a short break.

Just then, the gatekeeper came to report that a scholar named Lü Ji had come to visit.

Chen Xu had never had any dealings with Lü Ji, but he knew that there was a scholar named Lü Ji living next door to the east.

After all, they were neighbors. Even if they didn't know each other before, now that he was staying here temporarily, how could Chen Xu be completely oblivious to the people around him?
He asked the gatekeeper to invite Lü Ji in.

Lu Ji waited outside the door for a full quarter of an hour. Half an hour may not seem like a long time, but in the eyes of the waiting person, it was long enough to cause Lu Ji's mind to turn upside down and give rise to countless wild thoughts.

Just when Lü Ji was almost pessimistic and thought that Chen Xu would refuse to see him, the doorman finally brought good news.

So, Lü Ji hurriedly followed the gatekeeper through the first courtyard and arrived at the second garden.

In the garden pavilion, Chen Xu warmed wine and waited for him.

As Lü Ji walked past a clump of flowers and trees, Chen Xu just put down his wine pot.

He stepped down from the pavilion steps, cupped his hands and smiled at Lü Ji, saying, "Brother Lü, I was not prepared for your visit, but fortunately I still have a little wine on hand."

Brother Lü, your arrival is just in time. This wine is quite warm; we may drink together.

Lu Ji was deeply moved, and his nose tingled with emotion.

For a moment, it felt like stepping into a realm where flowers are not flowers, leaving me somewhat dazed and disoriented, unsure of what day it was.

He hurriedly stepped forward and blurted out, "Brother Chen, your poem 'Sympathy for the Peasants' is truly a masterpiece. I feel that it will be difficult to surpass it in life or death!"

That's not necessary.

Chen Xu was both amused and exasperated by Lü Ji's words, but Lü Ji pulled out a new book from his sleeve.

"Brother Chen, something new has appeared in Gyeonggi Province three days ago that seems to gather all the talents in the world. Would you like to take a look?"

(End of this chapter)