A Bite of Douluo Continent

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Is this the legendary soul beast cat that serves dishes during the Cold Food Festival?

Yun Qing opened her eyes wide and couldn't help but reach out to touch it.

"Meow~"

He's a guy! He can't be touched!

Gulu nimbly dodged the attack, then leaped off the table and left.

Yun Qing wasn't annoyed at all. She smiled slightly and turned to look at her dishes.

Is this the squirrel mandarin fish?

Taking a deep, greedy breath of the rich aroma, Yun Qing's face was full of desire.

Well then, let me try this squirrel mandarin fish and see what it's like!

Chapter 368 Yun Qing's Happiness (Bonus Chapter 5/10 for the Alliance Leader who wants to be lured away by a rich woman)

The squirrel-shaped mandarin fish in front of me is evenly covered with a tomato-red sauce. The rich and vibrant red color, along with the few green peas and shrimp sprinkled evenly on the surface of the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, creates a stronger visual impact.

Just one glance was enough for Yun Qing to think, "This dish must be delicious." Not to mention, at the same time, the rich, fried aroma mixed with a hint of sweet and sour tomato fragrance wildly entered Yun Qing's nostrils, making him unable to resist the urge to savor it.

It smells so good!

Yun Qing boasted that he had eaten a lot of mainland delicacies, including many that were known for their strong aromas, but none of them could compare to the rich aroma he was smelling at this moment.

Yun Qing couldn't resist picking up the chopsticks beside her and reaching towards the surface of the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, which was covered in a thick sauce.

He learned to use chopsticks not long after arriving in Shrek City, at the shops on the food street.

This brand-new tableware, also from the Cold Food Festival, perfectly complements the wonderful dish of Squirrel Mandarin Fish. Yun Qing carefully picked up one of the countless strands of fish that had unfurled, and with a gentle twist, the fish strand was snapped in two with a crisp "crack".

The crisp sound sent a chill down Yun Qing's spine. He slowly moved his chopsticks, bringing the broken fish strip close to his mouth and nose.

Beneath the glistening, tomato-red sauce, Yun Qing could vaguely see the fish strips, fried to an exceptionally crispy golden color.

Such crispy food must be a wonderful treat to chew.

With that thought in mind, Yun Qing couldn't help but put the fish floss into her mouth.

The moment the fish floss entered her mouth, the rich aroma of deep-frying filled her nose and mouth instantly. The sauce coating the fish floss had a strong sweet and sour flavor, which instantly whetted Yun Qing's appetite, who was already starving.

"Click".

He couldn't help but start chewing; the golden fish floss was even crispier than he had imagined.

After the crispiness subsided, Yun Qing quickly noticed something unusual.

The fish meat inside the fish floss didn't become as crispy as the surface; instead, it was exceptionally tender. The tenderness, almost to the point of bursting with juice, gradually intensified with chewing, eventually rivaling the crispness of the surface.

If it only has a crispy texture, it is beautiful but a bit monotonous. But with the tender inside, it is completely different.

The tender and juicy fish meat and the crispy golden crust of the fish floss blend together completely as you chew, creating a perfect fusion of two distinct yet harmonious textures in your mouth, giving Yunqing an even more wonderful experience.

"Hmm!" Yun Qing's face lit up with excitement.

This squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is indeed delicious.

Even just for this one dish, the twenty-day wait would be worth it.

Yun Qing wished she could stand up right now and announce to the world that squirrel mandarin fish was the most delicious dish in the world.

However, considering the risk of social death, he wisely gave up.

After taking a bite of squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, Yun Qing suddenly felt that something was missing.

What's missing...?

correct!

rice.

Such delicious food should not be eaten with rice; it would be such a waste.

Thinking of this, Yun Qing casually picked up the purple clay pot next to her.

"The bowl is quite unique." Yun Qing touched the cloud pattern relief on the outer wall of the purple clay bowl, a hint of surprise on her face.

But then his attention shifted to the rice in the bowl.

Upon seeing this, Yun Qing's surprise deepened.

Is this rice?

The purple clay pot is very large, and the rice inside is slightly raised, making it look exceptionally neat.

Each grain of rice appeared exceptionally round, glistening under the light.

The rice grains were slightly stuck together, yet each grain was distinct and clearly defined.

Even if you eat this rice without any side dishes, it's still a great pleasure, isn't it?

"Gulp." Yun Qing swallowed.

He picked up some with his chopsticks and looked at the small hole he had dug in the bowl, and felt a pang of regret.

However, this slight regret was quickly overwhelmed by his desire to eat, and with a "whoosh," Yun Qing put the white rice into his mouth without hesitation.

Although he had already swallowed the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, the rich and delicious flavor still lingered on his lips and teeth.

After putting the rice into her mouth, Yunqing began to chew slowly, and the lingering flavors gradually blended into the rice.

The rice had a firm yet elastic texture. As Yunqing chewed, the rice broke apart in her mouth after a slight chewiness, becoming finer and finer as her teeth ground.

Upon first tasting, the rice in my mouth had a delicate rice aroma, but it didn't really impress my taste buds.

As you chew, the rice becomes increasingly finely broken, and its aroma becomes richer and richer.

After a large amount of starch in the rice is released, the taste buds seem to have a different response.

It has a subtle sweetness, not strong, but it gives people a great sense of satisfaction.

In this hint of sweetness, the savory flavor that was originally left in the mouth seems to be highlighted, and the gradually fading taste becomes clear again, bringing a longer aftertaste.

After swallowing a mouthful of rice, Yunqing's face was filled with a happy expression.

At that moment, he suddenly felt that a serving of white rice for one gold soul coin should be just like this.

Soon, Yun Qing began her journey of eating rice, alternating between pieces of fish and rice.

...

"Meow~"

Yu Lianxin finished her vegetarian meal at Dinghu Restaurant with lingering enjoyment and was just about to savor the dish called Dragon and Snake Soup when a familiar soft call made her turn her head.

Seeing Gulu's well-behaved appearance, Yu Lianxin's face lit up with a bright smile. She took the plate off Gulu's head and stretched out her hands to Gulu, "Gulu, it's been a long time!"

"Meow!"

Gulu hopped into Yu Lianxin's arms with practiced ease, nuzzling her cheek and making the girl's smile grow even brighter.

However, the store remained busy, and after playing with the cat and person for a while, Gulu had to leave.

After watching Gulu's departing figure with the steamed bun in its mouth, Yu Lianxin's gaze slowly returned to the dragon and snake soup in front of her.

The surface of the dragon and snake soup was plain white, without any embellishment, and it looked extremely bland.

But the delicate, fresh aroma that wafted into Yu Lianxin's nostrils made her realize that this dish was not simple.

Picking up a spoon, she gently scooped up some soup, watching the slightly viscous broth form an increasingly thin thread in mid-air. A hint of eager anticipation appeared on Yu Lianxin's face.

It looks pretty good!

This is the first time such a thick soup has appeared during the Cold Food Festival. Although the previous Wensi Tofu also had a thickening effect, it was not a thick one, but rather a thickening effect, just to make it smoother, unlike the Dragon and Snake Soup in front of us.

As the aroma grew stronger with her breath, Yu Lianxin took a spoonful of soup and put it directly into her mouth.

Although it's called a soup, the texture of the dragon and snake soup is somewhat similar to black sesame paste.

However, Yu Lianxin had never eaten black sesame paste before, so this unique taste was a first for her.

With a slight sip, she felt the slightly viscous dragon and snake soup slowly melt in her mouth. A unique and delicious flavor of dragon meat mixed with the umami of chicken broth exploded in her mouth, and Yu Lianxin's beautiful eyes lit up instantly.

Delicious!

Chapter 369 Golden Dragon Spine (Bonus chapter 6/10 for the Alliance Leader who wants to be lured away by a rich woman)

The dragon and snake soup, without any grainy texture, has an exceptionally smooth taste. Its slightly viscous texture does not detract from its flavor; on the contrary, it adds to its feeling of fullness.

The unique flavor of the crested dragon snake combined with the chicken soup made from the five-colored golden pheasant created a delicious sensation that constantly stimulated the taste buds, bringing Yu Lianxin a completely new experience.

To be honest, after Qi Han finished making this dragon and snake soup, he originally intended to call it dragon and phoenix soup.

The crested dragon snake represents the dragon, and the colorful golden pheasant represents the phoenix; thinking about it this way, they complement each other perfectly.

However, considering that this is only a two-star dish, it's best not to give it such a grand name, otherwise... given his terrible naming skills, he might not be able to come up with better names for future three-star and four-star dishes.

So he simply named the dish Dragon and Snake Soup.

As for whether a real dragon and phoenix soup will ever appear in the future…