The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

As the group entered the kitchen, a rich aroma wafted towards them.

The aroma of fried meat, the rich flavor of simmered broth, and the fragrance of spices intertwine together.

In front of the stove, Joichiro Yukihira was processing a piece of beef.

Upon hearing the noise, Yukihira Joichiro naturally gave instructions to Yukihira Soma.

"Soma, you're back. Come and lend a hand. You can take care of the vegetables over there."

"Um."

Soma Yukihira responded almost instinctively.

At that moment, Yukihira Joichiro caught a glimpse of Jiang Yan standing to the side and was somewhat surprised.

"Oh, it's you, the little barbecue vendor! I didn't expect to see you here."

Jiang Yan rubbed his forehead and then said.

"Um... just call me Jiang Yan."

It's no wonder they're father and son; Soma Yukihira called him that before too.

Joichiro Yukihira smiled and nodded, then turned to Soma Yukihira and gave him instructions.

"I'll leave the cleaning and preparation of the ingredients to you. I've almost finished making the broth."

"Understood."

Soma Yukihira nodded again, having already planned out what he would do next.

He lifted his foot, ready to walk towards the stove.

But then it dawned on me that this wasn't my own Yukihira restaurant at all!

Soma Yukihira suddenly turned his head and looked at Joichiro Yukihira, who was busy at the stove, with a look of frustration on his face.

"Wait a minute! What are you doing here?!"

"..."

While everyone was wondering what the relationship was between Soma Yukihira and Joichiro Yukihira.

Jiang Yan suddenly remembered something, quickly left the kitchen, and returned to his room.

A moment later, Jiang Yan returned to the kitchen carrying a piece of gemstone meat.

Under the light, the gemstone-like flesh shimmered with a dazzling luster, its texture was delicate and layered, and its firm flesh had a moist sheen.

Even without cooking, it still exudes a clear yet mellow fragrance.

..............................

At that moment, Joichiro Yukihira had just finished cooking a dish.

Jiang Yan stepped forward and placed a plate containing gemstone meat in front of Yukihira Joichiro.

The gemstone meat shimmers with a warm yet dazzling luster. Even when left still, its rich and mellow aroma slowly diffuses, making one's mouth water involuntarily.

"Mr. Joichiro, would you mind using this gemstone meat to prepare a dish?"

While gemstone meat is indeed precious, it is not a special culinary ingredient and can be prepared by ordinary people.

Jiang Yan was very curious whether Yukihira Joichiro, this "Shura," could handle this gemstone meat and turn it into a delicious dish.

Of course, it's also possible to waste this gemstone meat.

But for Jiang Yan, the value of the gemstone meat is actually somewhat awkward.

He had already eaten a lot of gemstone meat.

Those with a knack for food can only truly benefit from the moment they taste a completely new ingredient for the first time.

Even if consumed multiple times thereafter, it can only serve as a nutrient to replenish the body's energy, and it is unlikely to bring about a breakthrough transformation.

Therefore, although the gemstone meat is highly valuable, for Jiang Yan, it can only be used to replenish his body's energy at present.

This is undoubtedly a huge waste.

However, this is not always the case. Even if it is not the first time you have tasted the ingredients, if you can cook them into a delicious dish, it can still enhance the activity of the food cells.

This has already been verified in the dish of Ligalo mammoth meat.

It was precisely because of this situation that Jiang Yan took out this piece of gemstone meat.

If Yukihira Joichiro can truly use this gemstone meat to cook an amazing dish, it will be of great benefit to Jiang Yan, allowing him to further enhance his strength.

Even if it doesn't end up being perfect, it's not a terrible loss.

His "Food Restaurant" also has a considerable amount of gemstone meat.

Furthermore, now that he had brought out the gemstone meat, Jiang Yan had no intention of enjoying it alone.

But Jiang Yan also knew that he had successfully obtained gourmet cells precisely because he had eaten gemstone meat.

If it weren't for the large amount of gemstone flesh in front of him at the time, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

To prevent any accidents, Jiang Yan has already used the new ability of the "Food Restaurant" to pre-process the gemstone meat that was taken out this time.

Jiang Yan named the new ability of "Food Restaurant" "Ingredient Deconstruction".

It can analyze the ingredients stored in the "Food Restaurant" at the cost of consuming its own "mind".

Furthermore, it can restructure and optimize ingredients to a certain extent.

It's just that the consumption is too great. Although he had already obtained this ability in the Hunter x Hunter world, Jiang Yan never used it again after only testing it at the beginning.

On a whim, Jiang Yan wanted Yukihira Joichiro to cook the Gem Meat, so he used his 'Ingredient Deconstruction' ability to reconstruct and optimize the Gem Meat.

This completely eliminates the possibility of this gem-like meat providing culinary cells, thus removing any potential risks.

However, the cost of this is also very high.

At this moment, although Jiang Yan appeared unchanged on the surface, his internal energy had been almost completely depleted.

It will probably take a few days to gradually recover.

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Yukihira Joichiro's gaze fell on the gemstone meat, and his expression became serious.

That unique aroma, seemingly a blend of the essence of countless meats, kept wafting over.

I stretched out my fingertip and gently touched the surface of the gemstone meat to feel its texture.

Without needing more detailed testing, just by the smell and texture, Yukihira Joichiro was certain that the gem meat before him surpassed all the top-quality ingredients he had ever seen in his life, and was a true masterpiece of the world.

A sharp, razor-sharp glint flashed in Yukihira Joichiro's eyes. His long-dormant interest and fighting spirit were ignited at this moment, and his blood seemed to boil.

After leaving Totsuki Culinary Academy in his early years, he traveled to every continent of the world as a wandering chef.

In the vast green of the Amazon rainforest, I encountered the most primitive and rare wild delicacies;

Along the deep coastline of Northern Europe, I tasted rare seafood from the deep sea;

In the ancient streets and alleys of the East, I have experienced the ingenuity and charm of everyday life.

It can be said that he has handled countless rare ingredients.

Although he wouldn't presume to claim he knows all the ingredients in the world, he had never even heard of such a top-quality ingredient with such a natural texture, such luster, and such a wonderful aroma, which speaks volumes about its rarity.

"An unparalleled texture, a near-perfect distribution of oils, and this soul-stirring aroma..."

Yukihira Joichiro murmured softly.

"It seems that I will have to put in my best effort to truly cook it well."

This long-lost sense of challenge in facing top-quality, unknown ingredients made Joichiro Yukihira feel as if he had returned to the time when he was young and was pursuing the pinnacle of cooking.

Every nerve was taut, yet filled with ultimate pleasure.