The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Inside the small, independent restaurant, the three examiners continued their discussion about the candidates.

Menqi looked at Buhala and said with great interest.

"Did you notice during the exam? Some of the new recruits had a really impressive presence!"

Those candidates left a very deep impression on her.

It seems that as long as the test questions aren't particularly difficult, they won't be stumped at all.

As he spoke, Menchi turned to look at Satsuma, who was sitting quietly eating to the side, and asked.

"Satz, what do you think?"

"Yes, that's right."

Satsuma put down his knife and fork, a serious expression on his face.

"This year's newcomers have indeed performed exceptionally well."

Hearing that Sartz agreed with her, Mencius smiled with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly.

"Oh, you think so too! Let me tell you, I think number 103 is pretty good!"

When Men Qi spoke of Jiang Yan, number 103, his tone was filled with admiration.

In the second exam, Jiang Yan's culinary skills amazed her.

Their understanding of ingredients is also unique.

Clearly, they love cooking.

In Menqi's opinion, if Jiang Yan could pass the Hunter Exam, he would definitely become an outstanding Gourmet Hunter.

"I think number 99 is outstanding."

Sartz offered a different opinion.

Through his observation, Killua No. 99's skills and reflexes were among the best of all the examinees.

"That guy."

Menchi's face fell at the mention of Killua, and his tone was full of disdain.

"That guy must be really willful..."

When she judged Killua to be unqualified in the second test, Killua showed no sign of frustration at all, instead appearing completely unconcerned.

It's clear that Killua doesn't care much about whether he passes the Hunter Exam.

As he spoke, Menqi turned his gaze to Buhara.

"And Buhara? Who do you think has the best chance?"

"Me?"

Buhara paused for a moment, thought for a second, and then answered.

"Although that person isn't exactly a newcomer, I still think number 44 is the best."

"..."

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As the three were chatting, Buhala suddenly sniffed and couldn't help but say something.

"Looks like they're making something really delicious in the kitchen!"

Even though he had just finished dinner, the faint aroma wafting over made Buhara's stomach rumble again.

Men Qi was taken aback when he heard this, then sniffed it and indeed there was a peculiar fragrance.

"Let's go take a look!"

Menqi suddenly stood up and strode towards the kitchen.

As a food hunter, if you encounter delicious food and don't take a bite, it would be a desecration of your profession.

Buhara naturally agreed wholeheartedly and immediately followed.

Seeing what the two were doing, Satsuki hesitated for a moment before following them.

Although he was already quite full, the food that had caught the attention of two gourmet hunters was still well worth a try.

After passing through the cafeteria hall, Men Qi and his two companions arrived at the kitchen door.

As soon as the door was opened, a rich and mellow aroma rushed towards me like a beast breaking free from its restraints.

The aroma is exceptionally strong yet perfectly balanced, carrying the caramelized scent of meat fat, the richness of the sauce, and a subtle hint of fruity and vegetable sweetness that fills the nostrils and permeates the heart and soul with every breath.

Menchi's nose twitched slightly, Buhara's eyes suddenly lit up, and even the composed Satz looked surprised.

In front of the stove in the back kitchen, Jiang Yan was carrying a plate of freshly cooked twice-cooked pork, preparing to deliver it to the canteen.

Suddenly seeing Men Qi and the other two walking in, he paused slightly, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes, before he understood.

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"It's you."

Men Qi looked at Jiang Yan and suddenly realized something.

As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily fell on the dish in Jiang Yan's hand, with slices of meat coated in a thick sauce and garnished with bright green cabbage.

"I wonder what brings the three examiners here at this hour?"

Jiang Yan put the plate down for the moment and looked calmly at Men Qi and the other two.

However, Jiang Yan had already vaguely guessed the reason in his heart.

"I smell a very nice fragrance."

Buhala patted his round belly, his eyes almost glued to the plate, his voice brimming with longing.

"That's why I was drawn here."

Menqi glanced at the impatient Buhala beside him, cleared his throat, and asked.

"Hey, may we try your food too?"

"sure."

Jiang Yan nodded without hesitation.

It's not a problem for three more people to taste it.

Moreover, Menchi and Buhara are genuine gourmet hunters, quite professional in cooking, and might be able to offer some fair advice.

More importantly, he could also take the opportunity to inquire about the habitats of rare ingredients from Men Qi and the other person, which was invaluable information.

"Then we won't stand on ceremony!"

Buhara blurted out the words almost without thinking, and before he could finish speaking, he had already quickly walked over and skillfully brought over the dishes.

Menchi and Satsuma also offered their help.

So the group carried their food into the cafeteria and found Kurapika and Leorio who had been waiting for them.

The dishes were arranged one by one, with the bright red and oily stir-fried pork belly in the center, and the pork rib and mushroom soup and pan-fried pork chops on the sides. The steaming heat rose up and spread out a hazy halo under the light.

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"Let's all try it together."

Jiang Yan was the first to pick up his chopsticks and take a perfectly fried pork chop.

The outer skin is golden and slightly crispy. With a gentle bite, you can hear a subtle "crunch". The meat inside is surprisingly tender. The moment you bite into it, the rich juice bursts between your teeth, with a light aroma of caramel and fruit.

In terms of taste, it is similar to the previous fruity roasted hog, but with a richer sauce, making it a completely different flavor.

After carefully considering it, Jiang Yan nodded.

There's nothing particularly wrong with this pan-fried pork chop; it tastes good, but it's not exceptionally outstanding. You could try adjusting the marinade and the cooking steps.

However, we need to try it a few more times to determine exactly how to improve it.

But he definitely doesn't have time now; he can only wait until he returns to Totsuki.

At this moment, everyone else picked up their chopsticks and couldn't wait to start eating.

Menqi's first target was the braised twice-cooked pork. He picked up a slice of pork covered in sauce, wrapped it around a few cabbage leaves, and put it in his mouth.

The moment his teeth clenched slightly, his eyes widened abruptly, and his pupils contracted slightly.

The rich sauce explodes in your mouth instantly, the domineering spiciness mixed with a perfectly balanced sweetness, first forcefully attacking your taste buds, and then transforming into a lingering umami flavor, layer upon layer, leaving an endless aftertaste.

The slices of monstrous boar meat are first boiled and then stir-fried, which removes the rough texture of raw meat stir-frying and makes them oily, tender and smooth, almost melting in your mouth.

The meat juices are locked inside the fibers, and every chew is bursting with fresh and delicious flavor.

The accompanying cabbage has a refreshing crunch, which perfectly balances the greasiness of the meat slices, making the overall taste layered, refreshing and not greasy.