A Bite of Douluo Continent

He was somewhat surprised that they ordered four servings of boiled cabbage in clear broth. He originally thought that only Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu, two regular customers, would choose this dish. He didn't expect that there would be two other diners who would order all the three-star dishes.

What are the backgrounds of those two people?

However, Qi Han thought about it for a moment, but quickly became too lazy to care.

Focus on cooking.

In the dining area, Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu were chatting casually. Somehow, they started talking about a dish called Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.

"Uncle-Master, what is this boiled cabbage in clear broth?" Cao Rang asked, glancing curiously at the price list on the wall.

The name is easy to understand.

Boiled water is just plain boiled water that we drink normally.

As for the cabbage?

It's just some ordinary vegetables that you can eat anytime.

Can these two together sell for 1,000 gold soul coins?

Obviously not.

Therefore, this dish must have a hidden secret, but we don't know where that secret lies.

Tang Qianqiu shook his head; even with his experience, he was somewhat confused.

"I can't guess that, but I suspect it's a soup?"

After all, the dish's name contains the words "boiled water".

The two's speculations didn't last long; soon, Qin Yue walked to their table.

"Boiled cabbage in clear broth, please enjoy!"

Chapter 176 Jade Apricot and Delicate Vegetables

As Qin Yue spoke, many people turned their attention to Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu's table, wanting to find out the true value of the dishes worth a thousand gold soul coins.

As Qin Yue placed the two plates of boiled cabbage on the table, the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) suddenly surged without warning.

Above the boiled cabbage, a vortex seemed to form, frantically absorbing the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy).

This scene was indistinguishable to ordinary diners; only those with eight rings or higher could vaguely perceive it, while only titled Douluo with nine rings could clearly sense it.

Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu remained relatively calm, as they had already experienced the strange phenomenon of a sheep hidden in a fish's belly many times before and were mentally prepared. However, the two Douluo Badao and Douluo Canxing on the table next to them suddenly changed their expressions and fixed their eyes on the air above the boiled cabbage.

Soon, even ordinary diners noticed something unusual: wisps of steam began to appear above the boiled cabbage, and they were increasing at a visible rate. This strange sight caused many diners to exclaim in surprise.

But this is just the beginning.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the misty fog grew thicker and thicker until it was almost impossible to see the other side of the fog. Suddenly, the fog trembled and transformed into a jade pool. Countless clouds and mists drifted over the jade pool, and fairies could be seen dancing gracefully, their songs melodious and beautiful.

A clear moon casts its countless rays of light, and under the moonlight, a golden lotus slowly emerges from the pond, bathing in the moonlight as it slowly unfolds its petals.

As the petals fully unfurled, countless celestial melodies emerged, auspicious omens filled the heavens and earth, and joy soared throughout the four seas. This celestial scene was something everyone longed for and dreamed of.

After a long, long time, the strange phenomenon gradually dissipated, leaving only a deathly silence in the dining area.

"What is this strange phenomenon called?"

Tang Qianqiu murmured softly.

"The boss said it's called 'Golden Lotus Grown in the Jade Pool'."

"Golden lotuses growing in the Jade Pool?" Tang Qianqiu raised an eyebrow, recalling the scene he had just witnessed, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "That's quite fitting."

Only at this moment did Tang Qianqiu regain his composure and look at the pot of boiled cabbage in front of him.

While the two were talking, Cao Rang also slowly regained his composure and began to examine the dishes in front of him.

He glanced at it and couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice, "It really is a cabbage?"

Isn't the cabbage in this bowl of soup carved into the shape of a golden lotus?

"You're utterly ignorant!" Tang Qianqiu glared at Cao Rang. "This isn't cabbage! It's a delicate jade apricot vegetable!"

Cao Rang couldn't help but shrink back, somewhat speechless.

The jade apricot-shaped vegetable in front of me, resembling a golden lotus, is clearly not much different from the root of a cabbage; the two are indeed very similar.

Although he knew many rare and precious herbs, he was certainly no match for Tang Qianqiu. As for the Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable that Tang Qianqiu mentioned, he had never even heard of it.

Therefore, Cao Rang scratched his head and began to ask, "Uncle-Master, what kind of rare and precious material is this Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable? I don't think I've ever heard of it before?"

“It’s normal that you haven’t heard of it.” Tang Qianqiu glanced at Cao Rang and fell into thought. “This Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable is a mutated form of the Fiery Apricot Delicate Vegetable. You must have heard of the Fiery Apricot Delicate Vegetable, right?”

"The king of fire-attribute natural treasures, the ultimate fire natural treasure, I know this one." Cao Rang grinned. He knew about such a famous natural treasure.

"This Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable is a variation of the Fiery Apricot Delicate Vegetable, or rather, a Fiery Apricot Delicate Vegetable from another lineage."

"It is said that the original Fiery Apricot Blossom was not the ultimate fire, but just an ordinary fire-attribute natural treasure. Its effects were not as domineering as they are now. Fiery Apricot Blossom had two directions of evolution. One of them was to continuously strengthen its own fire attribute and eventually achieve the ultimate in fire attribute, which is how it became the Fiery Apricot Blossom we know today."

"But besides that, there is a second path that Liehuo Xingjiaoshu can take."

"They can completely abandon their own fire attribute, thus becoming a kind of neutral and peaceful natural treasure. This is the Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable. The energy in the Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable has the function of purifying soul power and sorting out chaotic soul power. It is a rare natural treasure. Most importantly, only one Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable may appear among one hundred Fiery Apricot Delicate Vegetables."

As Tang Qianqiu spoke, his expression became serious.

Because the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire possesses dual attributes, even in that treasure land teeming with rare and precious materials, I had seen the Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetable before. I never expected that here, Qi Han would take out two of them at once.

No, there are four.

He glanced at the two Title Douluos at the next table, who were staring at each other, and then said nothing more.

The Jade Apricot Delight Vegetable is actually of great use to certain Soul Masters, but its extremely low probability of appearance is so despairing that it rarely appears.

During the Cold Food Festival, Qi Han was able to easily take out four pills?

And it seems there are many different appearances.

After all, there are no purchase restrictions in place.

This action reminded Tang Qianqiu of his initial astonishment when he learned that the thousand-year-old dragon scale fish could be eaten one by one.

Just who is the powerful force behind Qi Han?

Not only can it cultivate a large number of the extremely rare Thousand-Year Dragon Scale Fish, but it can also produce such a large quantity of Jade Apricot Delicate Vegetables at once?

Tang Qianqiu narrowed his eyes slightly, and his evaluation of the power behind Qi Han rose even higher.

Is such a power truly capable of existing in the Douluo Continent?

At this moment, this renowned Limit Douluo powerhouse fell into self-doubt.

He glanced once more at the two Title Douluos who were staring longingly at the boiled cabbage in front of him and Cao Rang.

I think they're called Remnant Star and Overlord Blade?

Fine, I'll do you another favor.

Tang Qianqiu's lips moved, and his voice reached the ears of Remnant Star Douluo and Overlord Blade Douluo.

"Go back and tell the people behind you that I personally oversee this shop. If they dare to use any means, they'll have to try my Blue Silver Overlord Spear!"

Accompanying the sound were two extremely sharp spear intents.

The spear intent was barely perceptible, yet extremely terrifying, like two heavy hammers striking the hearts of the two men. This caused Canxing and Badao's expressions to change drastically, forcing them to completely suppress all their thoughts and respond with lowered eyes and obedient telepathy.

As Tang Qianqiu withdrew his gaze, the suffocating feeling that had been weighing on their hearts slowly dissipated. Canxing and Badao exchanged a glance, still shaken by the experience.

They had greatly underestimated the power of the Limit Douluo. Even a barely perceptible wisp of spear energy made the two of them feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy. They deeply suspected that even if the two of them joined forces, they would not be able to withstand a single spear strike from such an existence.

Is this the Limit Douluo?

As expected of a powerhouse on par with Cloud Spear Douluo, it is said that the two were fellow disciples under the same master, the former Sea God Pavilion Master, the late Douluo First Spear, Spear God Douluo Yun Lancang. Now, after a brief experience, this claim is probably not unfounded.

The two smiled bitterly to themselves.

Wasn't this person's martial soul supposed to be the useless Blue Silver Grass? How come they have such a sharp spear intent?

There are so many conflicting opinions, it's really causing a lot of harm!

Ignoring the two, Tang Qianqiu was already eager to taste the boiled cabbage.

Chapter 177 The Golden Carp Transforms into a Dragon, Shaking the World

Picking up the spoon beside him, Tang Qianqiu pondered for a moment before scooping up a spoonful of boiling water and a piece of cabbage, then put both into his mouth.

The jade apricots and vegetables, steamed in boiling water for half an hour, have become soft and tender. They melt completely in your mouth with just a few chews, dancing and leaping on your taste buds with the broth.

The distinct and intense umami flavor was completely different from before. First, it appeared in layers, as if an exhibition was being held in the mouth, eager to show off the unique flavor of each ingredient one by one. Then, it was completely blended, and a unique and wonderful umami flavor was created in the process of blending. It was bright and refreshing, like drinking a clear spring and taking a sip of aged wine, which was intoxicating.

So delicious, it's absolutely delightful.

Tang Qianqiu opened his eyes, and a star-like brilliance shone from them.

At that moment, he clearly felt countless warm currents spreading from his stomach to all parts of his body as he drank a mouthful of soup, and then hiding in all parts of his body.

This peculiar energy seemed to have the effect of cleansing one's soul power and physical constitution. Based on the amount he had drunk, if he were to drink a whole serving of boiled cabbage in water, it would probably increase his innate soul power by one level. This made Tang Qianqiu secretly alarmed.

He knew of a water-attribute martial soul sect located within the Heaven Dou Empire. They could use the essence blood of more than a dozen water-attribute soul beasts and dozens of water-attribute plants, and after special blending, they could refine a special pill called the Profound Water Pill.

Water has a cleansing effect. The Xuan Shui Dan is not only highly nourishing and can enhance soul power, but it is also very mild. Soul masters of all levels can absorb its effects well. This kind of pill has the effect of cleansing tendons and marrow and can enhance innate soul power by at least one level after absorption.

However, this kind of Xuan Shui Dan is extremely rare and worth a fortune. In comparison, Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth is not only more delicious and cheaper, but it also seems to be mass-producible.

A strange look appeared in Tang Qianqiu's eyes. He happened to be acquainted with the sect leader of the water-attribute martial soul sect, and he was curious to know what kind of expression that guy would have after learning about the existence of boiled cabbage.

It will surely be very interesting.

Soon, Qin Yue brought two bowls of boiled cabbage to Remnant Star Douluo and Overlord Blade Douluo.

With Tang Qianqiu's intimidation, the two became much more obedient, but at this moment they still couldn't help but stare wide-eyed at the boiled cabbage in front of them.

The strange phenomenon reappeared, and even Tang Qianqiu and Cao Rang couldn't help but stop what they were doing to take another look at the stunning fairyland.

As the fairyland dissipated, both Remnant Star Douluo and Overlord Blade Douluo showed a sense of loss on their faces.

This scene, which looks like a fairyland, might just be the legendary realm of gods?