Who gave this heretical practitioner permission to cook?

Chapter 228 The Secret Hidden in the "Through Silk Slice" - The "Five-Entangled Through Silk Slice" Finally Sees the Light of Day Again. (Second Update)

Sui Wubai's expression was subtle.
He was closest to the camera and saw it most clearly.

When the blade reappeared before his eyes, he, a frequent internet surfer, felt a single sentence suddenly rush into his mind.

"This is about learning trade!"

If the ice blades at the beginning had completely piqued his interest, then this move now had a somewhat magical quality to it.

"Ice wrapped in ice? Is this really possible?"

"Chefs' Association, Waiting Room"

Qiao Ruoning sipped her tea, watching the live stream on her phone of the preliminary selection for the "Hua 5 Level" exam.
After recording some basic data, I glanced at the time next to me.

"Based on yesterday's test timing, Xia Ming should have already drawn the sub-blade of the 'Flaty Knife' by now."

Thinking back to yesterday, the props teacher listened to Xia Ming's request with complete bewilderment, and then exclaimed that it was impossible.
Later, after using two different brands of ice to forge the scabbard and blade respectively, his face was filled with the excitement of discovering a new world.
And finally, the moment Xia Ming opened the box and disassembled the mother-and-child blades, she was completely stunned.
"I simply have no idea how Xia Ming's brain works."

"Generally speaking, if faced with this situation, the best option would be to get a different knife, since a chipped blade is unavoidable."

"But the way he chose to solve this problem is astonishing. I almost thought I was watching a prop recreation from an anime, not an ancient recipe restoration."

"On the display stand"

Just as Qiao Ruoning was sighing with emotion, Xia Ming did not hesitate and immediately began to quickly cut the radish with a small knife.

However, the trajectory of the cut this time was different from the last time.

"The so-called 'through-silk cutting' is actually a combination of three advanced knife techniques when you break down the knife itself."

Fishing nets, raincoat knives, spiral wire cutters

"The master craftsman who created this knife technique deliberately wrote it as '剞' (ji) because he didn't want others to realize it was a combination of these three knife techniques."

"Therefore, if you simply follow the '剞' technique (a type of subtle carving technique that involves cutting halfway and leaving half uncut, a more advanced technique commonly seen in dishes like 'Botan Shrimp Balls'), you'll be being misled."

Xia Ming felt it was not unfair that this technique was not passed down.

After all, he was mistaken at first glance, thinking it was just a matter of precision.

Only when I looked back and realized that the cutout was incorrect did I start to think about it again.

In other words, he learned the system of the Nine Provinces Continent, and was not limited by the inertia of Chinese knife skills.

Otherwise, even just restoring the name would take a long time.

After all, in an era without any video recordings, people would naturally assume that the older generation was right in their reconstructions.

Who would have thought that, in order to create a barrier for his skills, this master did the amazing thing of "using the Bagua knife to wield the Qiankun Sword Technique".

"If I were to travel back to that era, I probably wouldn't have any other choice but to fight my way out."

"The power dynamics are too strong; the chef's skills are being stifled by their limited perspective."

Thinking about this, Xia Ming was actually quite happy.

Aside from not being able to interact closely with wild animals, he's quite used to city life, except for some annoying flies, of course.

"The order in China is still quite good. Let's test the blood exchange here first. If it's good enough, we can put off the wilderness interaction for a while."

In fact, Xia Ming had another idea after returning to China: could he get some rare animals and "protect" them?

But this point was immediately rejected by Qiao Ruoning.

“Different places overseas have different regulations, but don’t even think about it in China. Even if the embassy gives you an animal, you can’t protect it privately.”

After hearing this, Xia Ming stopped dwelling on it and thought about whether he could visit some zoos or aquariums and take the opportunity to freeload.

The pig's blood is still having a tiny bit of effect on him, but he judges it won't last much longer.

"Don't overthink it, maybe 'horseshoe crab blood' is the answer to everything~"

Suppressing his thoughts, Xia Ming's knife stopped abruptly. The radish slices in front of him were now covered with a fine layer of white frost. Seeing this, Xia Ming smiled and picked up the iceberg he had prepared earlier from the side.

As the radish slices were flipped and scattered in his hands, the veteran chefs below all showed excitement in their eyes.

The reason is that the spiral fishing net made of radishes in Xia Ming's hand is exactly the same as the "Through Silk Cutter" recorded in ancient books, especially its chilling appearance, which is exactly the same as the description in the poem.

Cheng Xieyun smiled with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly at Xia Ming.

"A thousand threads of silk lock in the frost's whiteness, amidst the chill, delicate snowflakes unfold—it's truly done!"

Shangguan Guowei also grinned.

"Once we've passed the Ice Blade Radish test, there are no further objections to the other materials."

"Talented individuals, absolutely top talents for the future of the Culinary Association! Xie Yun, you have such excellent judgment!"

Hu Zhongying's gaze wasn't on the radish at that moment, but rather on the knife in Xia Ming's hand, pondering for a moment.

He's really greedy.
Although it's obvious that with two different techniques and a special type of sword, exchanging this replica ancient book will likely require a lot of contribution points.

But at his age, it's already a blessing to see breakthroughs in both culinary skills and knife work.

As for how much one contributes, it's something you can't take with you when you die, something that's wiped out the moment you kick the bucket. How can it compare to the sheer joy of holding and playing with that ice blade in your hand?

"This knife skill is truly ingenious. I strongly suggest that it be recorded."

"It must be recorded separately and used in conjunction with the kitchen utensils. I believe that radish is just the beginning of this knife skill."

"This knife skill will definitely come in very handy when cooking fish, cold dishes, and some fresh seafood!!!"

Looking at Hu Zhongying's appearance, someone who didn't know better might think this wasn't a restoration of an "ancient recipe," but a restoration of an ancient technique.
But this time, even Huang Jiexun, who has a bad temper, didn't say anything in rebuttal.

Shangguan Guowei continued speaking, following Hu Zhongying's lead.

"Well, with a few of us old men pushing for it, this problem is easy to solve."

"With the exchange competition just around the corner, this technique is a good combination of knife and knife skills, and I think it has a lot of potential."

"I happen to have an apprentice with exceptional knife skills. If he could quickly master this so-called 'Ice Blade Through Silk' technique, it would be a great help!"

He had no doubt that Xia Ming would keep secrets.

After all, he could have easily hidden the so-called secret of the mother-and-child knives and replaced them with two knives.

But the choice of the mother-and-child knife speaks volumes.

The older folks were shrewd; those sitting at the table clearly understood that Xia Ming's gesture subtly implied a sales pitch.

After all, ice skates are easy to replicate and may be sold in a single transaction, but these are very likely custom-made twin ice skates based on the chef's personal usage habits.

Even if you want to pirate it, it will be very difficult.

At the same time, it would offend the original owner of the skill. After thinking it over, it would be better to spend some contribution points to exchange for it.

In any case, they will always find a way to recoup these contributions at a premium.
After all, the Chefs Association is a large collective, and its internal structure is not as transparent as Sui Wubai described.

Some skills that seem useless on the surface can be repeatedly purchased by others while maintaining high exchange contribution.

Everyone has their own opinion on what exactly is being washed here.
Of course, at this moment, these veteran chefs were truly moved by this "mother and daughter knife".

Xia Ming glanced at them, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The main objective has been achieved, and the first batch of customers is most likely already in place. What remains is to work with Sui Wubai to restore the ancient recipes.

So, Xia Ming, having unfurled the intricate radish net, quickly finished processing the other ingredients without stopping for a moment.

Then, based on the records in ancient books, he rolled up the "Wu Chan Tou Si Ji" one by one.

Then, Sui Wubai, who was standing to the side, poured the "soul soup" on him.

As the icy mist dissipated into the clear broth, the legendary "Wu Chan Tou Si Ji," a dish from the lost "Manchu Han Imperial Feast," came into the hands of Xia Ming and Sui Wubai.
It was as if they had seen the light of day again.
(End of this chapter)