In the beginning, he was ranked alongside An Shigeng as a spoiled brat.

Moreover, the two women made no attempt to conceal their culinary skills or methods of preparing dishes, revealing everything to the audience and filling them with curiosity.

Could such a simple dish really be the key to victory?

With the simplest ingredients, without any delicacies, just a handful of shrimp and a piece of pork rib, it looks like a typical home-style dish.

With a pat of the kitchen utensils by the two women, shrimp and ribs were neatly placed into small dishes, exactly twenty-six pieces!

"Distinguished judges, guests, and masters, the final dish is ready. Please choose the ultimate winner!"

First up are the pork rib rolls, served piping hot with scalding sauce – you have to eat them while they're still hot.

Therefore, everyone who tasted the first bite was immediately impressed, and even Huang Rong was surprised and full of admiration after taking a bite herself.

The meat is tender and melts in your mouth, with a delicious and fragrant sauce that leaves a lingering and unforgettable taste.

A simple dish of pork ribs, yet it tastes like heavenly dragon meat.

After rinsing your mouth, the second dish is Longjing Shrimp.

The tender and juicy Longjing tea, fully infused into the meat, brings out its delicate elegance to the fullest. Mixed with the light and refreshing shrimp meat, the aftertaste is sweet, making one feel relaxed and at ease.

"this···"

The group exchanged glances, then looked at Liu Yiyi with pity.

No matter where the ingredients are, with the same masterful culinary skills, you can't replicate the same flavor with the same technique.

But everyone knew that it wasn't just the light flavor of the dish that countered the savory pork ribs; Huang Rong's timing and technique in preparing it were also exceptionally skillful.

The tea aroma is perfectly infused into the shrimp meat, making it absolutely perfect.

"The God of Cookery Competition has officially ended, and the final result is—Mrs. Zhang!"

boom!

Upon hearing this news, the crowd waiting outside looked towards the welcoming building in disbelief.

Behind the scenes?

Having emerged from a pack of wolves and tigers, Liu Yiyi has already amassed a large following.

After defeating Yang Yi, he became the undisputed favorite to win the championship.

But now, they've suffered a crushing defeat, and they're even participants of the organizers themselves. If there wasn't some shady dealing involved, who would believe it?

In an instant, a cacophony of discussion filled the entire capital city.

Most of them were shouting injustice and crying out for Liu Yiyi, their roars made no attempt to conceal their grievances.

Many people have even blacklisted Yingbinlou.

In the end, it was only after Judge Dee spoke up, and with the assurances of the seventeen chefs, that a potential conflict was averted.

Chapter 504 The Missing Touch of Tea Flavor

"girl!"

Seeing Liu Yiyi looking somewhat dejected, Aunt Shi didn't know how to comfort her.

After finally breaking through the encirclement and being only half a step away from first place, being suddenly hit with a rude awakening is a blow that would be hard for anyone to bear.

Therefore, after returning, Liu Yiyi remained in a dazed and confused state.

"It's nothing, ma'am, I'm just a little tired. I'll be fine after a rest."

"Young lady, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war. This time, Yingbin Tower is the home ground, but next time..."

"A loss is a loss."

Auntie, it's not that I'm unwilling to accept it, I'm just a little confused.

I've made Longjing Shrimp a few times before, but I could never quite achieve that perfect blend of shrimp and tea aroma. It always felt a little off; my skills just weren't up to par!

Hearing Liu Yiyi's resentment, Aunt Shi breathed a sigh of relief.

That's the best approach. Facing difficulties head-on is far better than complaining about the unfairness of fate.

Moreover, upon hearing Liu Yiyi admit that her skills were inferior, even Granny Shi couldn't help but marvel at the Zhang family's wealth and influence.

The Zhang family defended the arena, and in a way that overwhelmed all the other contenders.

With the foundation already laid by the previous reception building, this time it's like a tiger with wings, and no one can shake the Empire State Building's position.

Furthermore, the Zhang family also took the opportunity to advertise for the Great Harmony Banquet of the Nine Provinces.

Those renowned chefs who add their recipes to the Kyushu Grand Feast will inevitably bring the Kyushu Grand Feast to all parts of Kyushu, making it the highest-level dining experience.

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"Dragon General Shrimp! Flaming Pork Ribs!"

Old friend, how about a taste? Any flaws?

Pegasus Ranch, in the courtyard behind the mountain.

However, a gaunt old man in a crane-feathered robe carried two famous dishes to a mysterious middle-aged scholar.

Both dishes were done to perfection, with an irresistible aroma and a perfect combination of color, flavor, and taste.

However, the middle-aged scholar only tasted one bite of shrimp before shaking his head and saying:

"Lu Miaozi, your dish is missing a hint of tea flavor."

This subtle tea flavor is the result of the two dishes being equally matched, with no clear winner.

But it's enough for your precious daughter!

The middle-aged scholar looked at Lu Miaozi. If it weren't for Lu Miaozi's desire to please his precious daughter, he would never have come here.

Because they shared a similar plight, he was exceptionally tolerant of Lu Miaozi.

Otherwise, summoning a peerless master just for two dishes would surely result in Lu Miaozi being slapped to death.

"A hint of tea flavor? Could it be that the Longjing tea isn't of a high enough grade?"

What kind of family is the Zhang family?

It is not surprising at all that Huang Rong used the finest pre-rain Longjing tea, as her family was a top-tier aristocratic family that used only the best of everything.

Even the mysterious middle-aged scholar, upon hearing this, couldn't help but shake his head again, then chuckled softly:

"Young man, don't underestimate the people of the world."

The Longjing tea was just ordinary Longjing tea served that day, nothing special. Perhaps if you had been there, you would have understood the real reason immediately.

"Is it?"

Lu Miaozi showed a look of dejection.

Although he had already reached the highest level, the gift for his daughter undoubtedly had to be the best.

Therefore, the champion's work is the best.

But the Zhang family? He can't afford to offend them!

When he asked Zhang Xiaoshan for help last time, the Zhang family did not refuse, but the conditions were not acceptable to him either.

Looking at the fragrant dishes in front of him, Lu Miaozi made them again and sent them to the Pegasus Ranch in front.

Even with its flaws, Lu Miaozi knew he couldn't replicate it in a short time.

Upon returning to her room, Shang Xiuxun was greeted by a fragrant aroma, and upon closer inspection, she saw two delicious dishes on the table that looked and smelled wonderful.

For a moment, Shang Xiuxun's face was filled with conflict.

She is a strong, independent woman at Pegasus Ranch, so she rejected the Zhang family's proposal without hesitation.

However, food is one of her favorite things, and she also knows about the recent Food God Competition.

Longjing Shrimp! Steamed Pork Ribs with Flambé!

It was the final, decisive dish, and unexpectedly, that old guy actually managed to replicate it.

However, looking at the note left by Lu Miaozi, it pointed out the shortcomings of the Longjing shrimp, and that she would make it better and send it to her next time.

For a moment, Shang Xiuxun was also curious.

What kind of dish is it that even that old fellow Lu Miaozi couldn't replicate?

Even though Shang Xiuxun hated Lu Miaozi to the core, she also knew that Lu Miaozi's abilities were rare in the world.

"Ok?"

The delicious shrimp burst in Yao's mouth, and even Shang Xiuxun's beautiful eyes lit up.

Next up was the flambéed spare ribs. The tender meat melted in your mouth, and the savory sauce was an ultimate treat for your taste buds. Shang Xiuxun couldn't help but exclaim that it truly deserved to be the winning dish.

Moreover, even if Longjing shrimp has some 'imperfections', it is still just as good.

However, Shang Xiuxun prefers Longjing shrimp.

She's a girl and prefers lighter flavors.

Moreover, this was under an imperfect situation, which immediately filled Shang Xiuxun with curiosity about the legendary culinary master.

With just this one skill, the title of "God of Cookery" is truly well-deserved.

Moreover, the grand event in the culinary world—the Great Banquet of Nine Provinces—was almost considered the final version by everyone.

"Perhaps we could consider joining the Zhang family!"

Looking at the delicious food in front of her, Shang Xiuxun thought about the increasing pressure she was under.

The reason she rejected the Zhang family's conditions was because this place was the result of her family's efforts over the past century and generations.

With a force of over a thousand people and hundreds of thousands of fine horses, the Zhang family was the target of countless powers, and she dared not gamble that they might be one of them.

Therefore, Shang Xiuxun had been bearing it all on her own, but now she felt not only tired, but also terrified by the Zhang family.

What is background?

With just a restaurant, the Zhang family's actions this time have completely stunned the entire nation.

With such strategy and such a foundation, perhaps joining the Zhang family wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Otherwise, in the increasingly chaotic world ahead, Pegasus Ranch could very well be reduced to dust amidst the infighting among various forces.

And Pegasus Ranch? Does the Zhang family really need it?

They have no shortage of resources, and if the Zhang family really wanted Pegasus Ranch, Pegasus Ranch would have no chance against them.

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"As expected, the Zhang family won again!"

Although the restaurant is just one of the Zhang family's businesses, the Zhang family has made a huge fuss about it this time, and everyone hopes that the Zhang family will make a mistake.

Unfortunately, despite gathering so many top chefs, they ultimately failed to achieve their goal.

In the end, it enhanced the Zhang family's reputation.

Just the fact that the Zhang family's famous dishes—Wensi Tofu and Longjing Shrimp—have spread this time will surely elevate the reputation of whichever of the Zhang family's culinary masters is on another level.

With the Great Harmony Banquet gaining recognition, it can be said that the Zhang family became the biggest winner.

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As for the Chef God Nine-Piece Set, it has also become the focus of attention for many people.

I originally thought it would just be a kitchen knife or some woks, but I didn't expect the Zhang family to be so innovative, only a few of the items were what they had thought of.

Oven and ice box, Green Dragon basin, Black Dragon cauldron, Greedy Wolf pot...

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"Young Master, news has just arrived from the capital that Rong girl has won the final!"

Lianxing looked at the inseparable couple in front of her. Since breaking that barrier, Yaoyue had lost her previous aloofness and was like a clingy little girl and a gentle and virtuous wife, always accompanying Zhang Xiaoshan in creating sword techniques.

Moreover, during her month-long seclusion, Yaoyue also broke through the eleventh level of the Nine Yin Manual—the Astral Spirit Astral Projection.

Her demeanor was like that of a fairy from the moon palace; when aloof, her cold and chilling aura could freeze the souls of those within ten feet.

Although his true qi hadn't improved much, his strength had undergone a qualitative change.

As for Zhang Xiaoshan?