A Bite of Douluo Continent

Each dragon spine is partially pressed down by the previous dragon spine, and partially pressed down by the next dragon spine, forming a loop.

It was just a simple change, but it made the dish look much more refined.

In the very center of the plate is a container shaped like a blooming lotus flower, with a wide mouth and slightly taller than the plate.

The lotus root is tightly integrated with the plate and cannot be separated, clearly indicating that it is also part of the plate itself.

The wide-open lotus flower was filled with a thick, pale golden jam.

This is…

Yu Lianxin was a little curious. She leaned forward slightly and got closer to the lotus flower. The lemon-scented Qinan jam, which was originally covered by the rich aroma of the Golden Dragon Spine, slowly began to emerge.

That wonderful sweet and sour aroma is in no way inferior to the tomato-red sauce on the surface of the squirrel mandarin fish.

No explanation was needed; Yu Lianxin instantly understood how to eat the Golden Dragon Spine.

She carefully picked up a piece, dipped it lightly in the pale golden jam, and then, with a crisp "crunch," began to chew it.

Both in terms of preparation and taste, the Golden Dragon Backbone and the Squirrel Mandarin Fish are quite similar.

But there are differences, and quite a few at that.

The surface of the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish is first coated with a layer of egg liquid, and then directly patted with starch to make the starch evenly coat the surface of the fish. This method is not the conventional three-piece deep-frying set, but a special deep-frying method for squirrel-shaped mandarin fish.

Egg liquid not only makes the fish meat more tender and smooth, but also makes the starch more even and firm. After frying, the firm starch forms a crispy outer shell that is more dense and sealed, which, like a pressure cooker, heats the fish meat inside, resulting in an incredibly tender and juicy cooking effect.

In contrast, the deep-frying method for Golden Dragon Spine is more conventional.

Before wrapping the fried three-piece set, the golden pork spine needs to be marinated and seasoned to a certain extent. The purpose of this step is partly to remove the fishy smell from the pork spine, and partly to allow the delicious flavor of the pork spine to be fully released.

After marinating, the skewer has a slightly thick marinade on its surface. Then, a layer of flour is directly coated on the surface. Because of the marinade, the flour can also be patted very firmly.

After being coated in flour, the surface of the dragon spine becomes dry. Then, roll the dragon spine in the egg mixture. The originally dry flour absorbs the moisture from the egg mixture, forming a thin layer of flour paste on the surface of the dragon spine. The egg mixture not only gives the flour a better color during the subsequent frying process, but also adds a richer egg flavor to the cooked food.

Next, Gu made the dragon spine roll in breadcrumbs again.

The purpose of breadcrumbs is to create a flaky crust on the surface of the mandarin fish. This crust is thicker than that of the squirrel mandarin fish, but because of the loose structure and special aroma of the breadcrumbs, the crust formed together with the egg liquid and flour is crispy without affecting the taste.

The difference in the pastry is just one of the differences between the two dishes. The unique characteristics of the ingredients themselves also create completely different flavors for the Golden Dragon Spine and the Squirrel Mandarin Fish.

The umami flavor of mandarin fish and that of mandarin duck are completely different.

Therefore, after chewing a couple of times, Yu Lianxin's face showed a hint of surprise.

The sweet and sour flavor of the lemon-scented kyara jam blends perfectly with the slightly thick and crispy crust of the golden dragon spine and the tender and juicy meat of the dragon spine during the chewing process. The taste is so unique that it is in no way inferior to the squirrel mandarin fish.

...

With a hint of lingering satisfaction, Yu Lianxin picked up the last piece of golden dragon spine, dipped the last bit of jam in the lotus-shaped container, and chewed it, feeling somewhat lost.

You've finished eating?

I feel like I want to eat some more...

Never mind, let's continue this afternoon.

Taking the recommendation ballot from Fuya, Yu Lianxin stood up without much hesitation and walked towards the ballot box, casting her vote for Dinghu Shangsu.

Although all the dishes were delicious, Dinghu Shangsu, where each ingredient had its own unique flavor and texture, ultimately won over Yu Lianxin's heart.

Not long after Yu Lianxin left, Yun Qing slowly walked towards the ballot box.

He had only just learned that there was a tradition of recommendation votes during the Cold Food Festival; he hadn't heard of this when he inquired before.

Therefore, holding the sacred vote in his hand, Yun Qing felt a bit excited.

As for which dish to submit?

Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, of course!

Although the white rice also gave Yun Qing a great surprise, the squirrel-shaped mandarin fish was even more amazing.

What should I eat this afternoon...?

As Yun Qing stepped out of the Cold Food Festival, she looked at the still crowded queue outside the gate and fell into deep thought.

Or... how about trying chopped chili fish head?

Yun Qing wasn't averse to spicy food, so he wanted to see just how spicy this chopped chili fish head could be.

...

The lunch break ended quickly. The expanded store can accommodate more diners, which is naturally good for them, but it means the staff are busier than usual.

Even Qi Han felt incredibly busy, something he hadn't experienced in a long time.

Hmm... I hope Ye Lingqing can graduate soon, then I can probably relax a bit.

After closing time, the four employees left, and Qi Han went to the notice board next to the store entrance and added a third notice, "Hiring Waiters," below the original two notices.

Hopefully, the new employees will arrive soon.

After glancing at the words on the notice board, Qi Han nodded in satisfaction and returned to the store.

"Ling Qing, continue practicing."

"Yes, teacher."

Chapter 370 A Terrible Support-Type Soul Master (Bonus Chapter 6/10 for Alliance Leader Yue Zhuoshuo)

"Mo Ran! What are you daydreaming about?"

"Huh? I..." The boy named Mo Ran slowly shifted his gaze from the Cold Food Festival notice board and smiled at his companions who had caught up with him. "It's nothing."

"Hanshi Festival?" Following Mo Ran's gaze, one of the tall and muscular boys chuckled, "Speaking of which, if we win this round today, let's go to Hanshi Festival together tonight to celebrate."

"Wow! The captain's going to have to spend a lot of money." A girl next to him said with a grin, "The food there is so expensive, I've hardly ever been there."

"Go, go, it's my treat tonight!" The captain waved his hand with a smile when he heard this.

"Long live the captain!"

The others chuckled, and a tall, thin young man couldn't help but exclaim, "Don't worry, Captain! That Raptors team will definitely be no match for us!"

"Absolutely! After this battle, we'll be promoted to the Gold Soul Team." The captain's face showed excitement and longing, then he suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Mo Ran, who hadn't spoken until now. "Mo Ran, about what I told you before..."

"I know." Mo Ran smiled sadly. "Once the team is promoted to the Gold Soul Team, I will leave the team. Then everyone can find a new support-type Soul Master."

Upon hearing this, the smiles on the faces of the others in the group gradually faded, and even the previously cheerful girl had a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

However, no one spoke up to stop them.

They all knew that Mo Ran and the others were destined to part ways.

"Let's go!" the muscular captain sighed softly. "Our match is about to begin."

...

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Shrek City Grand Arena!" The passionate host stood on a platform suspended in the air, his voice spreading to every corner of the arena amidst the surging waves of soul power. "I am your host and commentator for today, Ang Tian. Now, I will be presenting you with a match between two seven-person teams of Silver Soul Fighters from the fourth-level environment!"

"As everyone has noticed, the atmosphere in the arena today is much more intense than usual. A normal seven-on-seven team battle for a Silver Soul team would never have this kind of popularity." The host paused, "But! The two Silver Soul teams that have arrived today are only one win away from achieving the Gold Soul title!"

"In other words, the winning team of today's two teams will become Shrek City's eighteenth Gold Soul Team at the fourth ring level, right before the eyes of everyone present!"

As the host's voice grew louder, the audience outside the venue suddenly erupted in excited cheers and screams.

It's actually a fourth-ring level Gold Battle Soul!

Moreover, it's a seven-person team with the Golden Soul!

Advancing to the Gold Soul level or higher in the Great Soul Arena is extremely difficult.

The ranks in the Soul Arena start with Iron Soul, Bronze Soul, and Silver Soul, and only then do you reach Gold Soul.

Although it is only the fourth of the eight Battle Spirit Badge levels, it is still extremely difficult.

It would take at least several hundred battles and maintaining a win rate of over 60% to have any hope.

It's relatively easier to obtain gold-tier battle spirits in individual battles, but accumulating points for gold-tier battle spirits in team battles, especially for teams with seven members, is extremely difficult.

Moreover, the lower one's cultivation level, the more difficult it will be to obtain a high-level Battle Soul Badge.

The accumulation of badges is unrelated to the Soul Power realm. For example, if you obtain a Silver Soul Badge at the third ring, then when you reach the fourth ring, you will have a fourth-ring Silver Soul Badge, and you do not need to start accumulating badges from the Iron Soul Badge again.

To reach the Golden Battle Soul level, a team needs to go through hundreds of battles, which takes a very long time. By the time they finally achieve the Golden Battle Soul level, they are often no longer at their initial cultivation level.

Therefore, in the Shrek City Grand Arena, gold-level teams with five rings or higher are not rare, but there are only seventeen seven-person teams with four rings, and only two gold-level teams at the lower three-ring level.

It should be noted that Shrek City is the number one city on the continent. The number of Soul Masters here is no less than that of the two imperial capitals, Heaven Dou City and Star Luo City. Moreover, it is backed by Shrek Academy, which gathers the most talented people on the continent. Under such circumstances, the fact that there are only a few Gold Soul Teams is enough to prove how rare the seven-person Gold Soul Team with four rings is.

And now, right before everyone's eyes, a brand new four-ring gold fighting spirit team is about to appear. How can the audience not be excited?

Once the audience's screams subsided slightly, the host cleared his throat and began to regain control of the atmosphere, "Now, let's give a warm round of applause to our... Raptors team!"

The audience erupted in cheers once again, clearly showing that there are quite a few viewers who know and support this team.

"The seven members of the Raptors are:..."

As the Raptors team members appeared one by one, the host's enthusiastic voice almost simultaneously introduced each member of the team.

Each time a member was introduced, they would wave to the audience as a greeting, which would once again elicit cheers and screams from the enthusiastic fans.

"Next, let's welcome our other team, the Undying Team, with the same enthusiastic applause and cheers!"

Another spotlight shone down instantly, and the seven members of the Undying Team, dressed in matching outfits, walked out of the passageway, once again causing a frenzy in the audience.

This team is just as popular as the Raptors.

The boy named Mo Ran was walking at the very back of the Undying Team.

The seven members of the Undying Squad are:

"Zhao Panqing, captain of the Undying Team, a level 49 Assault-type Soul Master, Martial Soul: Bloodthirsty Bull Demon King!"

"... "

"Mo Ran, member of the Undying Team, Level 46 Support-type Soul Master, Martial Soul: Halo!"

The order in which the host introduced the members was consistent with the order in which they appeared at that moment.

Upon hearing his introduction, Mo Ran forced a smile onto his handsome face and waved to the audience. However, there was almost no cheering in response; instead, boos came from various parts of the audience, and a few words of self-deprecation could be faintly heard.

Mo Ran's expression stiffened slightly, and she blankly lowered her hand, followed the group forward with her head down.