A Bite of Douluo Continent

He even thought that dragon's blood was actually added during the brewing process of this wine!

"This wine contains the essence blood of dragon-type soul beasts. Although it may be a small amount, it is definitely dragon blood," Ruyi muttered to herself.

"Then why isn't there a bloody smell?"

"Pure dragon blood essence is sweet and has no bloody smell."

"This..." Qi Han was speechless for a moment.

"What do you know about dragons?" Ruyi rolled her eyes and couldn't help but swear.

"You're talking nonsense. I'm not some old scoundrel from Jiangnan," Qi Han retorted defiantly, while silently plotting in his mind.

It seems... we need to start learning about dragon-related ingredients.

Chapter 290 Ruyi's Strange Competitive Spirit

The portion of Dingyu Longzhen is not large, probably because of the precious ingredients; the actual amount is probably less than a serving of fried rice.

After finishing his meal, Qi Han patted his stomach, still feeling a bit unsatisfied, and drank the last of the dragon blood wine in his cup before standing up.

"Bill, please!"

Upon hearing Qi Han's words, the servant guarding the door came forward and said, "Boss Qi, our boss said that this meal is on him."

“This…” Qi Han was stunned. “This won’t do. I can’t accept a reward without merit.”

"The boss said that your jade dragon tendon had a great effect on him. This is his return gift. Our boss wants to make friends with Mr. Qi, so please don't refuse."

Since the other party has put it this way, it wouldn't be appropriate for Qi Han to refuse any longer.

So he nodded, "Thank you very much."

Guided by the servant, Qi Han quickly left the Nine Dragons Cuisine restaurant. Instead of leaving the food street, he headed towards the Linlangfang restaurant diagonally opposite.

After finishing a serving of Dingyu Longzhen, I was still far from full. Going to Linlangfang to try their new dishes would be a good choice.

Linlangfang is famous for its wines and spirits. It is said that they are good at using different flowers and fruits to make various flower and fruit wines. The restaurant does not have many dishes, but mainly focuses on dishes to accompany the drinks. It is a good place to drink, with a bit of a bar vibe from the past.

After waiting in line for a long time, Qi Han finally entered and smelled the rich aroma of wine with its floral and fruity fragrance. He knew then that the rumors were true.

"Hello, Mr. Qi." The owner of Linlangfang was a middle-aged woman who still retained her charm. She also chose to personally greet Qi Han upon his arrival.

"Hello, I'd like to try your Hundred Flowers Immortal Wine, and also a Cold Jade Butterfly." After sitting down and glancing at the menu, Qi Han quickly made his selections.

"Hundred Flowers Immortal Brew" is the beverage that Linlangfang has registered for this food festival, and it is currently ranked ninth. As for "Cold Jade Condensed Butterfly," it is a rather famous cold dish in Linlangfang.

This dish, Cold Jade Butterfly, won the championship at the last food festival.

The owner of Linlangfang wasn't particularly surprised that Qi Han had ordered these two dishes. He simply smiled and responded, then quickly had someone prepare them.

About ten minutes later, a bottle of Hundred Flowers Immortal Wine and a serving of Cold Jade Condensed Butterfly were delivered to Qi Han.

The Hundred Flowers Immortal Wine is packaged in a sealed, slender bottle. The bottle is semi-transparent and shimmers with enamel light, making it quite dazzling under the lamplight.

As for the Cold Jade Butterfly on the side, it is actually a cold platter, which uses various braised and cold dishes to form a lifelike butterfly shape.

Looking at the butterfly shape that seemed to come alive, even Qi Han had to admit that this dish had its own unique features to be the champion of the previous food festival.

As soon as the bottle cap was removed, a rich and intoxicating floral fragrance quickly wafted out from the bottle opening.

The fragrance wasn't a single scent, but a blend of many different fragrances. What was even more amazing was that these fragrances didn't mask each other; Qi Han could clearly distinguish them one by one.

Although he didn't know how it was done, Qi Han had to admit that he had never seen anything like it, even among Ruyi's two-star beverages.

"You wait, I'll find something better than this later!" Ruyi grumbled, quite dissatisfied with Qi Han's thoughts.

Seeing that Ruyi's strange competitive spirit had been aroused, Qi Han couldn't help but chuckle.

Only after slowly pouring the wine from the bottle into the glass did he truly see what this Hundred Flowers Immortal Wine looked like.

The pale green liquor swayed gently in the glass, shimmering with iridescent colors under the light.

An even richer floral aroma wafts from the wide mouth of the wine glass, subtly tantalizing the taste buds of any wine connoisseur.

Qi Han picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

As if he were in a sea of ​​flowers, surrounded by all kinds of delicate blooming flowers, Qi Han felt his mind swaying the moment he was enveloped by the strong fragrance of flowers and the mellow aroma of wine.

The Hundred Flowers Immortal Wine was slightly sweet upon entry, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste. After just one sip, Qi Han quickly came to a conclusion.

This wine is only slightly inferior to the two-star wines offered by Ruyi.

With such quality, it's not surprising that it made it into the top ten on the first day. Qi Han even felt that it would remain in the top ten even in the end.

Indeed, the world's delicacies should not be underestimated.

After taking a sip, Qi Han gently broke off one of Leng Yu Ning Die's wings with chopsticks and put it in his mouth.

Yes, chopsticks.

As the Cold Food Festival gained increasing influence, the tableware chopsticks that originated from it also spread, and many people realized the advantages of this new tableware.

Compared to knives and forks, it makes it easier to pick up smaller foods and only requires one hand, which is much more convenient.

Therefore, many grocery stores and similar shops in Shrek City now sell chopsticks.

After all, this thing can be copied with just a glance; it doesn't require much technical skill.

Qi Han was already aware of this situation, but he had no complaints whatsoever; on the contrary, he was happy to see it happen.

Being able to leave traces of the brilliant civilization from his previous life in this world after being reborn is a source of great satisfaction for him.

As the leader of the food street, the shrewd owner of Linlangfang had long recognized the convenience of using chopsticks to pick up cold dishes and quickly arranged for the introduction of this new tableware. Therefore, it is very reasonable to have a pair of chopsticks next to Lengyu Ningdie.

Cold Jade Butterfly is a mixed cold dish, but unlike a platter, it's not a large portion. This dish at Linlangfang takes a more refined approach.

For example, the butterfly wing that Qi Han is holding between his chopsticks at this moment is actually a piece of dried beef about the size of his palm.

Air drying is not a very complicated technique. As a common way to preserve food, it is not surprising that there are air-dried beef slices in Douluo Continent. This slice of beef has obviously been carefully cut and trimmed. The surface is quite smooth, about the thickness of a fingernail, and the dark red color has a bit of oil sheen. Obviously, some kind of dipping sauce has been applied to the surface.

A faint, yet enticing aroma wafted from the slice of beef. Qi Han took a small bite, about a quarter of it, and began to chew slowly.

The beef was thoroughly dried out, and its fresh and savory flavor was not compromised. The dipping sauce on the surface was rich and salty, perfectly complementing the taste of the beef itself.

After swallowing a bite of beef jerky, taking a sip of liquor further enhances the rich aroma of the liquor, making it even more robust and intense.

Qi Han nodded in admiration, then reached for Leng Yu Ning Die with his chopsticks again.

...

With the owner of Linlangfang personally seeing him off, Qi Han left Linlangfang still slightly tipsy.

After leaving, he used his soul power to slowly neutralize the alcohol in his body and gradually regained his senses.

"You didn't gain much from this trip," Qi Han said softly, glancing at Gulu in his arms.

"Meow~"

I'm happy being with my human.

Gulu responded with a soft sound and wriggled slightly in Qi Han's arms.

I changed my position and continued sleeping. It felt so good!

A man and a cat were walking back to Hanshi when suddenly a figure darted out from the side and blocked Qi Han's way.

"Please wait!"

Chapter 291 The Reckless Youth

The sudden appearance of the figure startled both Qi Han and Gulu.

"Meow!"

Gulu bristled instantly and was about to attack, but Qi Han quickly reacted, calming Gulu down while carefully examining the figure blocking his way.

He was a handsome young man, about twenty years old, with long black hair neatly tied into a braid that hung down to the back of his head. This did not make him look more effeminate; instead, it gave him a masculine air.

Soon, Qi Han's gaze moved down from his face and landed on the apron he was wearing.

Is this a chef?

Having already guessed the identity of the young man before him, Qi Han looked at him seriously and asked, "What do you need me for?"

"This..." The young man hesitated and looked embarrassed. "Could we find a quiet place to talk?"

Turning his head to look at the bustling food street around him, Qi Han nodded, "Okay."

There was still some time before the afternoon opening, so he didn't mind finding out what the young man wanted from him.

Seeing that Qi Han agreed, the young man's face lit up with joy and surprise. "Could you... please come to my shop? It's nearby, less than a hundred meters away!"

If there's a place to stay, Qi Han has no problem finding it.

Seeing Qi Han nod, the boy happily led Qi Han to a rather secluded alleyway in the food street. After walking a dozen meters, they saw a small pushcart stall with several tables and chairs in front of it.

The cart was a bit simple, but very clean.

Qi Han hadn't even noticed that there was an alleyway leading into this place before, which shows how remote it was.

Unlike the bustling scene of other food stalls in the food street, which were packed with diners and had long queues during the food festival, this stall was completely empty and deserted.

"Mr. Qi, please have a seat." The young man's eyes held a hint of anticipation. Qi Han remained silent for a moment before finding a place to sit down.

After glancing around, Qi Han's gaze returned to the boy sitting opposite him. "So, what exactly do you want from me?"

"I..." The boy hesitated for a moment, then quickly mustered his courage and said, "I would like to invite you to try some of my cooking, is that alright?"

Ok?

Is this asking me to comment on the other person's food?

Qi Han's face showed a hint of curiosity. "That's fine, but I'm curious to know why you want me to taste your food?"

“It’s like this…” The boy organized his thoughts and quickly began, “Actually, I’m not a native of Shrek City. I come from a village near a town called Notting City in the Heaven Dou Empire…”

"Holy Soul Village?"

Upon hearing this remarkably familiar city name, Qi Han couldn't help but speak.