Douluo Continent: I Moved the Entire Dragon King

Chapter 59: A Chef at the Title Douluo Level?

"Even better than Teacher Shen Yi—"

Huo Yuhao subconsciously swallowed. Could it be a Title Douluo?

After all, Shen Yi is a Soul Saint with three purple, three black and one red attributes. If he were just a Soul Douluo, the sense of oppression wouldn't be that strong.

But why would someone so capable be selling grilled fish here?

Moreover, look at his skillful movements, his focused gaze on the ingredients, and his simple yet spotless white chef's uniform.

This is clearly not because he did anything wrong and was punished by being sent here to do hard labor, nor is it some temporary guest appearance.

This skill in grilling fish is clearly the result of years of immersion in the culinary arts, honed through countless trials and tribulations.

"Would you like one?"

Just as Huo Yuhao was lost in thought, the older man suddenly spoke up.

"Forehead----"

Upon hearing the question, Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie immediately clutched their round bellies, waving their hands repeatedly with pained expressions on their faces: "No—no need."

"Uncle, we're really stuffed from eating in the cafeteria."

"If I eat any more, I'm really going to throw up."

The uncle didn't press the matter, but simply nodded slightly before turning his gaze to the remaining two.

"I want!"

Tang Wulin was the first to raise his hand, his big eyes fixed on the sizzling fish on the grill, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Uncle, give me one!"

"I'd like one too, thank you."

Huo Yuhao followed closely behind.

Although he was already seven or eight tenths full, as a "veteran grilled fish chef," he simply couldn't resist the temptation of such skill.

"Okay, just a moment."

The uncle responded.

He scooped out two cleaned bluefish from the bucket next to him.

This fish is very common; it's a freshwater fish that can be found everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest. It's not a rare soul beast, nor does it have the massive blood energy of the Red Jade Shrimp.

However, in the uncle's hands, these two ordinary bluefish seemed to have been transformed into works of art.

Cut, marinate, put on the rack, and brush with oil.

Every movement was precise to the extreme, with not a single unnecessary action.

The charcoal fire flickered.

The uncle flicked his wrist slightly, and the seasonings in his hand scattered like petals from a fairy, evenly covering every texture of the fish's body.

Huo Yuhao was completely mesmerized by their control over the heat and their grasp of the timing.

"So strong—"

Huo Yuhao was amazed.

He could sense that the uncle seemed to be using a very special technique when grilling the fish, using a special rhythm to shake the heat of the charcoal fire deep into the fish meat, locking in every drop of fresh juice.

"alright.

""

A moment later.

Two golden, crispy, and fragrant grilled fish were handed to the two of them.

"Try it."

The middle-aged man wiped his hands and said calmly.

Huo Yuhao took the grilled fish, ignoring the heat, and took a small bite.

"Click"

The crispy fish skin crackled between your teeth, followed by a burst of hot and delicious fish juices in your mouth.

The fragrance of perilla, the mild spiciness of chili, the unique aroma of cumin, and the natural sweetness of the fish blend together perfectly at this moment.

It lacks the powerful surge of energy and blood that the Red Jade Shrimp possesses.

It also lacks the rich spiritual nourishment of the Jadeite Cabbage.

This is really just an ordinary fish.

but----

"tasty!"

Huo Yuhao's eyes widened suddenly, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "It's really—delicious!"

Tang Wulin, standing to the side, was so engrossed in eating that he couldn't even speak. He could only keep giving a thumbs up and finished half of the fish in just a few bites.

"Uncle!"

Tang Wulin swallowed a mouthful of fish and said with an admiring look, "Your cooking is amazing!"

"It tastes better than any of the chefs I've ever had in Donghai City!"

Hearing their praise, a faint smile finally appeared on the uncle's usually calm face.

That's the kind of smile a chef can have when they see a diner's genuine satisfaction.

"Ingredients are just the foundation."

The middle-aged man spoke calmly, seemingly to himself, yet also as if offering guidance: "For a chef, as long as you put your heart into it, everything can be a delicacy."

"It's not only the meat of top-grade soul beasts that can make delicious food."

Huo Yuhao pondered these words, and a sense of enlightenment dawned on him.

He looked at the half-eaten fish in his hand, then at the flickering embers in front of the uncle, and couldn't help but ask, "Senior... I'd like to ask you a question..."

"How do you control the heat so perfectly?"

Huo Yuhao pointed to the even golden color on the fish skin: "I usually like to make grilled fish, but every time I grill the parts of the fish, such as the belly and the back, which have different thicknesses, I always feel that it's not quite done."

"Either the belly of the fish is burnt, or the back of the fish hasn't absorbed the flavor yet."

"But this fish you grilled—"

"No matter where it's made, the skill level and taste are completely consistent. How is that possible?"

Hearing Huo Yuhao's professional question...

The uncle's eyes lit up slightly.

He glanced at Huo Yuhao with some surprise, seemingly not expecting that this seemingly young boy could actually see through the trick.

"what?"

Before the uncle could speak, Tang Wulin exclaimed in surprise.

He still had a fish bone dangling from his mouth, and he looked at Huo Yuhao indistinctly, asking, "Yuhao?"

"So you can make grilled fish?"

"Um... I know a little bit."

Huo Yuhao scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, his face turning slightly red: "I used to train for a while back home to make a living."

"I used to think my cooking skills were pretty good."

Huo Yuhao glanced at the uncle, shook his head with a wry smile, and said in a very humble tone, "But after eating the fish you cooked today, I realized—"

"Compared to this uncle in front of me, my grilled fish is far inferior; it's not even presentable."

Compared to this uncle, his skills were indeed only at the level of a street vendor, while this man's were at the level of a master.

Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, the uncle's smile deepened.

He looked Huo Yuhao up and down, then suddenly said, "Since you've asked, then show me what's wrong with you."

"Young man, don't underestimate yourself."

The older man looked at Huo Yuhao.

"How about this?"

"Let's make a deal."

"If you can make a grilled fish that I would rate as acceptable —"

"Then... I'll give you some special rewards."

"award?!"

Before Huo Yuhao could react...

In his spiritual sea, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm hurriedly persuaded Huo Yuhao to agree.

"Yuhao! Say yes!"

The reason Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was so eager was naturally because the uncle in front of her was powerful, so the reward he could offer was definitely not something simple; it must be a huge benefit.

Huo Yuhao nodded, and then the uncle told Huo Yuhao and the others to follow him.

This island in the sky also has many forests and even streams, which made Huo Yuhao sigh that this school is really awesome.

A crystal-clear stream meandered through the water, and one could vaguely see many plump bluefish swimming in it.

"The fish are right here. Now, you can start by catching them."