A Bite of Douluo Continent

Because it was a cold dish, the cucumber salad didn't have much of a smell, but when Qi Han got closer, he was still drawn in by its unique sour and spicy aroma, and tears welled up in his eyes.

It really whets the appetite; I'm already hungry before I've even eaten.

eat!

Qi Han picked up his chopsticks from the side, took a piece of cucumber, and put it in his mouth. The rich, sour and spicy flavor exploded in his mouth.

It's really sour, and it's really spicy, but the two blend perfectly without either overpowering the other. Not only does it not cause any discomfort, but it also stimulates the salivary glands in your mouth to produce a lot of saliva.

The system was right; these specially cultivated cucumbers were even tastier than those native to Earth, with a sweet, crisp texture and a unique aroma that didn't belong to cucumbers.

This must be a new flavor that has emerged after hybridization.

This subtle new flavor not only didn't affect Qi Han's palate, but it actually elevated the overall taste of the cucumber salad to a whole new level.

hiss.

System yyds.

After finishing the whole serving of cucumber salad, Qi Han wiped his mouth and felt that his stomach was already hungry.

And so, another person was added to the small kitchen to cook.

[An error has occurred; the cucumber-smashing technique was insufficient. Please start again.]

[An error has occurred; the ingredient ratio is incorrect. Please start over.]

[An error has occurred; the plating is not refined enough. Please start over.]

...

When Qi Han came out of the system space, he looked at the menu on the wall and couldn't help but chuckle.

Small portion of egg fried rice - 5 Gold Soul Coins/portion

Large portion of fried rice - 10 gold coins/portion

Pork Tripe and Chicken Soup - 12 Gold Soul Coins/serving

Cucumber Salad - 2 Gold Coins/serving

It's time to open for business.

Chapter Thirteen Side Quests

Pushing open the door, I saw several customers already waiting outside the shop.

Upon seeing Qi Han, they simply greeted him and then went inside the shop.

Although it has only been open for three days, Qi Han's shop has already become quite famous in certain circles.

For example, Yu Tang from the Tang Clan branch now almost everyone knows that Qi Han's small shop has incredibly delicious fried rice.

Judging by this trend, it's probably not far from spreading to other branches.

Zhou Long now comes to Qi Han's small shop early every night for dinner.

Noon is not an option, because the Tang Clan's branches also have their own tasks, and as a squad leader, he is quite busy.

The food at Tang Sect is alright. Although it can't compare to Qi Han's small shop, it's nutritious and enough to satisfy a couple of people at lunchtime.

But by evening, Zhou Long couldn't resist the urge to try the egg fried rice.

He walked into the store, intending to order a large portion of fried rice as usual, but he was stunned when he glanced at the menu.

"Boss, do you have any new dishes?"

Ok?

Those who arrived early to wait were naturally repeat customers. Everyone knew that this shop only served fried rice with eggs, so they all ordered directly. Upon hearing Zhou Long's words, everyone turned to look at the menu on the wall.

It's true, and there were two more at once.

With new dishes available, everyone naturally wanted to try them.

Almost everyone ordered a cucumber salad. As for the pork tripe and chicken soup, fewer people ordered it because it was more expensive; only about half of the people chose it.

Zhou Long was among that half of the people.

Smashed cucumber was served first, as it's meant to be an appetizer and naturally wouldn't be served after the main course.

The cucumber salad was prepared very quickly. Before long, Qi Han was placing servings of cucumber salad in front of each table of guests.

At first glance, Zhou Long was attracted by the brightly colored vegetables.

Smashed cucumbers themselves aren't particularly visually appealing, but when they're plated properly, it's a different story.

In the perfectly smashed cucumber dish, the few sprigs of cilantro added a finishing touch, drawing Zhou Long's attention firmly to the smashed cucumber in the center.

Dark green cucumber skin, light green translucent cucumber flesh, drizzled with brown sauce and red chili peppers, light yellow minced garlic, and bright green scallions.

The various colors are intertwined, fully embodying the concept of "color".

want to eat!

As the faint aroma of sour and spicy flavors filled his nostrils, Zhou Long subtly wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth and reached for the fork beside him... Hmm?

Wait, what are these? Two small wooden sticks?

It looks a bit like a bamboo skewer, but the top is round. How do you use it?

Zhou Long scratched his head. "Boss, could I have a fork?"

"Yes, yes, I want a fork too."

Zhou Long's words resonated with many people around him, who were clearly facing the same problem.

Ok?

Qi Han was slightly taken aback.

Didn't they all come with chopsticks? Why would you need a fork to eat cucumber salad?

【Ding! 】

[Mission triggered!]

Side Quest 1: Cultural Ambassador

Please teach 100 guests from another world how to use tableware: chopsticks.

Task Description: It is our inescapable duty to build bridges of communication between cultures.

Quest Reward: Soul Power Level +5

System, you did a great job!

The moment Qi Han saw the mission reward, he promptly changed his tune.

At this moment, Qi Han suddenly realized a problem.

The main tableware used in Douluo Continent consists of knives, forks, spoons, and long skewers; there is no precedent for using chopsticks.

Because using chopsticks had long become an unconscious action for Qi Han, he had overlooked this fact.

Qi Han smiled slightly as he watched the customers asking him to give them forks.

Here's a fork?

How do I complete my task?

Soul Power Level +5! That's incredible!

Clearing his throat, Qi Han spoke in a clear voice, "Please be patient, everyone. To your right is a new type of utensil called chopsticks. Since many dishes in our restaurant will be served with this utensil, I will now teach you how to use it."

Qi Han held a brand-new pair of chopsticks and demonstrated to everyone in detail how to use them.

A mischievous smile crept across his face.

Will the frustration of foreigners from Earth who couldn't pick up anything with chopsticks be repeated in Douluo Continent?

"Oh~ so that's how it's used, it's really convenient." After a few breaths, Zhou Long easily picked up the two small wooden sticks with his large hands, steadily picked up a piece of smashed cucumber, put it in his mouth, and ate with a look of pure bliss, his mouth watering.

Others followed suit and quickly mastered it.

For a moment, the entire dining area was filled with praise for the chopsticks and the smashed cucumber.

Eh?

Qi Han's face stiffened.

Why did they learn it so quickly?

Where's the promised pain and madness?

It's no wonder Qi Han was surprised. Although he already possessed soul power, his cultivation was still rudimentary, and he knew nothing about soul masters.

Soul Masters with extraordinary power have a level of control over their bodies that foreigners on Earth can't match. By imitating others, mastering a type of tableware is not a difficult task.

Shrek City is the number one city on the continent, and the proportion of Soul Masters here is higher than anywhere else. It can be said that most of Qi Han's guests are Soul Masters, and their cultivation levels are not weak.

Looking at the task completion rate of 12/100, Qi Han couldn't feel happy at all, for some reason.

Never mind, I'll just continue making fried rice with eggs.

Hey, fried rice with egg, it's the simplest yet the most difficult dish. The rice grains need to be separate, and they also need to be coated with egg!

...

The amount of smashed cucumber was not much; for Zhou Long, it was just enough to fill his stomach.

No, it wasn't even enough to fill his stomach, because after eating the delicious spicy and sour cucumber salad, he was even hungrier.

Fortunately, Qi Han quickly brought out the fried rice and placed it in front of Zhou Long.

He greedily inhaled the aroma of the fried rice, a habit he had developed before eating it. Then, he picked up his spoon and began to devour it.

The large portion of fried rice was quite generous, but Zhou Long ate it even faster, finishing it in no time.

"Hiccup~"

After finishing a large portion of fried rice, Zhou Long finally felt a little full.

Hmm, I'm about 60% full.

However, probably because he ate smashed cucumber, his appetite remained strong.