Who gave this heretical practitioner permission to cook?

Chapter 229 Horseshoe Crab Blood Acquired, the Final Round of the "Hua Level 5" Selection is Coming Soon (Bonus Chapter)
The taste of the food did not surprise anyone present.

The perfect combination of umami with other ingredients and the distinct layers of flavor all indicate the success of this dish's replication.

But as I said before...
Ancient recipes represent the culmination of the wisdom of chefs in the past.

You could say they offer a purely natural, pollution-free sensory experience.
They can also be described as representatives of unique skills and brilliant schools of thought.
But in terms of taste alone, the so-called "Wu Chan Tou Si Ji" tastes more like a complex and top-notch "beef tendon with camel hump wrapped with winter bamboo shoots and radish".

"That's normal. After all, the pinnacle of Chinese cuisine is not only about the taste, but also about status."

“In the past, when it was impossible to grow crops in reverse time zones, being able to eat such a dish in winter was a sign of wealth and status.”

Xia Ming smiled and rubbed his nose.

The broth that Sui Wubai brewed was not actually 100% compatible with the parts he cut.

Xia Ming knew this wasn't his fault; it was just how the recipe described it.

He could actually optimize it, but if he does, the dish will most likely become his own creation.

Based on his limited understanding of Sui Wubai, he believed that if Sui Wubai saw this situation, he would not compete with him for the title.

"In the short term, this does maximize profits. But this job was secured by Sui Wubai, so if he doesn't get any benefit in the end, it'll definitely be a one-off deal!"

Despite his cultivation of demonic arts, Xia Ming was still very clear that he needed to repay those "gratitudes."

Besides, the person who learns this will most likely resell it to other wealthy ordinary people.

Just because he can smell it doesn't mean others can taste it.
So, just like what Lai Chi-on said before, sometimes it's good to be a little confused in life!
Since they already have the eye-catching "cream knife" as a gimmick, diners probably won't feel like they're losing out much.

After the food tasting was completed, Xia Ming and Sui Wubai, with the help of the staff, made a rough record of the process.

Soon, Xia Ming received his first contribution.

[Culinary Association Member: Xia Ming (Level 4, Chinese Language and Literature)]

[Restoring the ancient recipe "Wu Chan Tou Si Ji" with Sui Wubai (Level 7)]

[Contribution percentage 60%]

[Final contribution points earned: 3000.]

In the end, Sui Wubai insisted on giving Xia Ming 7% of the broth, claiming that his own broth didn't require much difficulty to make. Xia Ming declined and ultimately took 6%.

I earned 3000 contribution points in one go.

Sui Wubai didn't seem to care that he received a little less, because he was now practically a free man.

Becoming a "celebrity chef" helps promote various cuisines and enhance their national influence. In addition to receiving commercial orders of 500 yuan, there are also some private contributions that bring in income.

Moreover, he has many apprentices under his wing, and he is never short of contributions.

This question is familiar to "Old Zhan" in the Go circle, after all, it's a real waste for her to play Go, she's a real expert at publicity and expanding her circle.

But for Xia Ming, receiving 3000 points on his first try was quite a significant contribution.

It's worth noting that Wei Yan was busy running around and making arrangements in the "New Chef Competition," but he only earned a little over 4000 points.

Of course, the competition also made him a bit of a celebrity, and if you include the publicity, he definitely made a profit.

Just when Xia Ming thought that 3000 restored ancient books was already very expensive.
A group of veteran chefs and Sui Wubai took him over to register his "skills" and "kitchen utensils," and only then did he realize that "skills" were the most expensive.

New kitchenware registration: "Smooth and Firm Knife"

[Original work by Chef Association member: Xia Ming (Level 4, Chinese Language and Literature)]

[Contribution percentage 100%]

[Basic Description: "Frosty Ice Blade" is an ice blade, mainly used for cutting certain meats, vegetables, and fruits. It has the effect of being icy on the outside and warm on the inside, creating a frosty, creamy effect.]

[For detailed reference, please pay to view.]

[First save contribution: 1000 points.]

Customizing a "Flattery Knife" requires 800 contribution points (Xia Ming will receive 80% of the customization contribution points after accepting and delivering the order).

[New "Culinary Skills" Registration: "Instead of Film"]

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[Contribution percentage 100%]

[Basic Description: The "Skin-Condensing Mother-and-Child Knife" technique can be used to restore the fine threads of the "Five-Stranded Through-Silk Cutting".]

[For details, please refer to the following]

[First save contribution: 1100 points.]

Downloading the full technique demonstration video requires a payment of 400 points (Xia Ming takes 90%).

[3000 points for a personal lesson from the original skill master (Xia Ming set the price himself and takes 100%)]

[New "Culinary Skill" Registration: "Silk Cutting"]

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[Basic Description: Core Techniques of the "Solidified Mother-and-Child Knife" Technique]

[For details, please refer to the following]

[First save contribution: 2400 points.]

Downloading the full technique demonstration video requires a payment of 900 points (Xia Ming takes 90%).

[20000 points for a personal lesson from the original skill master (Xia Ming set the price himself and takes 100%)]

[Note: The original owner of the technique promised that as long as the preliminary test is passed, the teacher will guarantee that the user will learn it.]

Looking at the backend in front of him, which resembled the game interface, Xia Ming smiled.

"It can be considered keeping up with the times, but this means that those who possess old skills will need to constantly innovate."

"In a sense, this has accelerated the development of culinary skills!"

What he didn't know was that when his information was published on the culinary forum and app, it caused a huge uproar.

Although the archived contributions are not publicly available, it is unknown how much contribution Xia Ming rewarded through his techniques.

But looking at the teaching index it set, everyone understood that the original save file contribution must have been quite high.

After all, this is like a research paper; whether it's good or bad is up to the culinary association to decide.

If a single teaching session can be raised to 2, the minimum contribution gained would likely be at least 2000 points.

Inside the hotel

Chen Xiaodong, who had just passed the "Hua 5 Level" preliminary selection today, looked at the new login information sent by the APP in his hand with a complicated expression.

"Hasn't it reached that point already?"

Thinking back to how I registered a special "peeling technique" last time and earned 400 contribution points, I was quite pleased with myself for a long time.

He felt how ridiculous his past was.

"Well, it's all good. I've grown a lot since I chose him as my opponent from the start!"

Looking out the window, Chen Xiaodong's mind involuntarily flashed back to his experiences during this period.

After Xia Ming won the "New Chef Competition", his travel plans completely collapsed.

I don't know who posted it.
To catch up with Xia Ming, you first have to beat Chen Xiaodong, and then you have to beat Zheng Zeqian.

Once both of them have acknowledged you, go find Xia Ming, and he will accept your challenge.

These kinds of statements, which sound completely unbelievable, are being spread everywhere by marketing accounts, making the false seem true.

His travels were forced to end, so he decided to go all in and come on over since everyone wanted to come!

With a "nothing to lose" attitude, Chen Xiaodong played one or two matches a day on average. As he played longer, his horizons and skills improved significantly.

After all, while he was giving away experience packs, others were also giving him experience.

Finding this approach to be quite effective, he had a sudden inspiration and started a cooking competition livestream on Douyin, emphasizing fairness.

I must say, the number of fans he gained was much faster than the number he accumulated from running a restaurant.

Over the course of several months, I've completed more than 140 challenges and lost 19, which is quite impressive.

However, compared to Zheng Zeqian, he still has a long way to go.

He heard that the 19 winners all went to challenge Zheng Zeqian, but ultimately all of them were defeated.

The thought of having to face Xia Ming and Zheng Zeqian while taking the "Hua 5 Level" exam gave him a headache.

"Forget it, there's always a way out. As long as I grow and have a clear conscience, that's enough."

While Chen Xiaodong was pondering, Xia Ming had already used 6000 contribution points to exchange for the smallest portion of "Horseshoe Crab Blood".

After returning to the hotel with Qiao Ruoning, Xia Ming slowly reached out his hand as he looked at the blue blood in the special box.

"In a few days, I should be going to participate in the final round of the Hua 5 level selection."

"At this moment, if we could break through another blood gate, that would be perfect."

After thinking about it, he felt a chill in his hand. Unlike the previous blood soul, the horseshoe crab's blood soul was an eerie green.

As the green blood spirit entered Xia Ming's body, he felt a surge of fullness in his dantian.

The next second, the original blood spirit within his body began to surge, and his right ear seemed to instantly receive some kind of summons, causing the blood spirit to unconsciously rush towards that direction.
Just then, the left ear, which had already broken through a layer of blood gate, suddenly became connected with it.
"Could this be...?"

(End of this chapter)