A Bite of Douluo Continent

"Okay!" The staff nodded quickly. Although they were very tempted by the peony fish slices, they also knew that it was not appropriate for them to share them under the current circumstances.

If it were unlimited, it wouldn't matter, but the peony fish slices are limited to one serving per month... so the one in front of them is the only one available for this month.

As Fuya gently opened the door, Tang Qianqiu and Qi Poxiao, who could no longer contain themselves, stepped into the store at the same time, followed closely by many other diners.

"That dish was..."

Tang Qianqiu was about to ask a question when she suddenly stared blankly at the plate of peony fish slices on the table in front of the shop assistant.

The dish, as stunning as a real peony, was accompanied by an irresistible aroma that left him completely blank upon smelling it.

Wow... what kind of dish is this?

He coughed lightly, "This dish... may I have a bite?"

"Um... I'd like to try it too." Qi Po Xiao, standing next to him, couldn't help but blush.

Clearly, this incredibly amazing dish was prepared by several staff members. Given their status, it would be rather embarrassing for the two of them to compete with the younger staff for food.

But this dish really made them quite envious.

"Seniors, the boss said this dish is a thank you gift for the customers' support of the Cold Food Festival business during this time, and everyone can taste a petal." Fuya said with a light laugh, getting the two seniors out of the awkward situation.

Hearing Fuya say that, Tang Qianqiu hesitated a bit. "How about... we order another one later?"

Standing beside him, Qi Po-xiao nodded in agreement.

They felt really bad about such a thank-you gift.

It's more convenient to buy one yourself, and you can eat more.

"The boss hasn't announced the price of this dish yet, but it's limited to one serving per month." Hearing their words, Fuya looked troubled. "So if you two want to order another serving, you'll probably have to wait until the boss comes back from his leave."

"Thank you for your hospitality, boss." Tang Qianqiu coughed lightly, as if he had never said those words, and took the chopsticks and happily went to eat the peony fish slices.

Chapter 455 Departure, Heading to the Sun and Moon Continent! (Bonus Chapter for New Year's Eve)

Tang Qianqiu's eyes lit up as he gently picked up a peony petal, which was evenly coated with abalone sauce and made from fried fish, and put it into his mouth.

In the Botan fish fillet, although the fish is fried, it is not deep-fried at high temperature, but slowly fried in oil at a lower temperature. Therefore, the taste is completely different from ordinary fried food. The special cooking method gives it a brand new texture and flavor.

The slightly crispy fish fillets are infused with the natural freshness of the fish itself, creating an incredibly satisfying taste experience. This level of heat control maximizes the natural flavor of the ingredients, even bringing out the full flavor of the starch coating the fish fillets.

On the surface of the fish slices, there is also abalone sauce carefully prepared by Qi Han, which evenly coats every part. With each chew, the deliciousness of the abalone sauce and the fish itself will slowly blend together, creating an unparalleled and wonderful experience that Tang Qianqiu has never experienced before in his life.

Just one petal isn't enough to fill me up...

Tang Qianqiu's face showed a hint of regret, but she still gave the opportunity to Qi Poxiao, who was anxiously waiting behind her, and then slowly savored the feeling lingering on her lips and teeth.

Ok?

He opened his eyes and felt a strange warmth on his face.

Having reached Tang Qianqiu's level, he was already able to observe every detail of his own body, both inside and out, and the changes on his face did not escape his notice.

He could clearly see that he had been relying on his soul power to maintain his middle-aged appearance, but now he had undergone a complete transformation.

The wrinkles faded away rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, his face returned to the appearance of someone in their twenties or thirties. At the same time, his black hair, which was originally interspersed with a few gray hairs, turned pure black.

This…

Tang Qianqiu slowly withdrew the soul power that had been maintaining his appearance, but his face remained unchanged.

Rejuvenation?

He was shocked and quickly examined himself, only to find that only his appearance had become younger; his body's internal structure had not changed.

Even so, this dish is still quite amazing.

"You..." Qi Poxiao, who had just finished savoring the slice of peony fish and was still looking at it with lingering enjoyment, froze on the spot when he saw his junior brother's familiar yet unfamiliar face.

"You'll probably be the same way later." Seeing Qi Po-xiao's shock, Tang Qian-qiu calmed down instead. "These peony fish slices seem to be able to restore a youthful appearance, but only in appearance..."

He glanced silently at the peony fish slices that were being shared by other diners, and felt a little regretful. "If one slice can make this old man so young, if I eat a whole serving, can I really turn back the clock?"

“Senior Tang, this might not work.” Qi Han carried out several servings of Yangzhou fried rice and placed them in front of the staff. He happened to hear Tang Qianqiu’s sigh, and then chuckled and explained, “The special effect of this Peony Fish Slice only applies to appearance. Eating one slice or the whole thing will have the same effect.”

At this moment, Qi Po-xiao also felt the changes in himself. As the effects of the peony fish slices took hold, his back slowly straightened, and he transformed from a hunched old man into a handsome young man with blue hair. He looked at his transformation in disbelief, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.

"What effect will it have on me if I take it?" Yu Lianxin, who was waiting, saw the changes in Tang Qianqiu and Qi Poxiao and couldn't help but ask.

She's only in her twenties or thirties, so this peony fish fillet dish doesn't seem to have any effect on her...

"Don't worry, this dish has a special effect that not only allows the elderly to regain their youthful appearance, but also keeps their appearance unchanged for life." Seeing Yu Lianxin's doubts, Qi Han smiled and explained softly.

After witnessing the changes in the diners' expressions as they tasted the peony fish slices, and hearing Qi Han personally explain the special effects of the peony fish slices, the other diners' gazes towards the peony fish slices instantly became more eager.

Dishes that can make people younger are incredibly tempting for middle-aged and elderly people.

Even if it's just a superficial change in appearance, it would be a huge surprise for them.

As for the issue that one serving of peony fish slices might not be enough for everyone to enjoy, there's no need to worry either.

A serving of peony fish fillets is made up of thousands of petals stacked together to form a cluster of peony flowers, each with its own unique expression, enough for everyone to enjoy.

Since Hanshi Restaurant had not yet officially opened for business, the diners who had tasted the food left Hanshi Restaurant one by one and went outside to queue up again.

Before entering the Cold Food Festival, the queue included the elderly, middle-aged, and young people, but only a group of young-looking diners emerged.

After tasting the incredibly delicious peony fish slices, Yu Lian couldn't help but touch her face.

Her face didn't change after eating the peony fish slices, but the warm feeling told her that the special effects of the peony fish slices had taken effect on her.

Thinking that even when she gets old, she won't have a single wrinkle on her face, Yu Lianxin suddenly found Qi Han incredibly pleasing to the eye.

Which girl can resist the allure of eternal youth?

It's not good at all!

The only pity is that the teacher didn't come with her today. She is cultivating in the Sea God Pavilion. This peony fish slice can only be served once a month. She will probably have to wait until Qi Han comes back and the business reopens before she can eat the next serving.

After the peony fish slices were finished, the employees who were busy serving customers finally began to enjoy their Yangzhou fried rice.

Hanshi's doors have closed again, but the staff's work meals, which were previously served to customers as peony fish slices, could not be kept secret.

They had never eaten their work meals in front of diners before, and this was the first time they had shown the diners the contents of their meals.

Although diners' attention was mostly focused on the peony fish fillets, there were probably quite a few who noticed the Yangzhou fried rice.

Next, the fact that the Hanshi employees' work meals consist of Yangzhou fried rice worth 500 gold soul coins will probably spread. Although it won't be as shocking as the Peony Fish Slices, it's still a topic worth discussing.

Although the strange phenomenon of the peony fish slices caught Qi Han off guard and caused a stir throughout Shrek City, business still had to continue. After the employees finished their work meals, the last night's dinner business officially began.

...

Early the next morning, Qi Han packed his luggage, picked up Gulu and led Zhuiyun, and prepared to set off for the Sun and Moon Continent.

Watching her teacher's departing figure, Ye Lingqing hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up, "Teacher, let me see you off."

"No need." Qi Han stopped Ye Lingqing, who wanted to see him out of the city, with a smile on his face. "You still have to keep the breakfast business running after I leave. It's getting late, so go and get ready."

"But…"

Seeing the worry still on his disciple's face, Qi Han smiled more, "Don't worry, I'm just going to a mysterious place to cultivate in seclusion for a while, there won't be any danger."

"Practice the Dongpo pork knuckle dish I taught you before. I hope you'll have mastered it when we meet again in two months."

Qi Han specially chose a more difficult dish, enough for Ye Lingqing to practice for two months.

"Keep it up, young man!" Patting his disciple's head, Qi Han picked up Gulu, rolled over, and sat on Zhuiyun's back, heading towards the magnificent gates of Shrek City.

After leaving the city, he would find a secluded corner, open a portal, and arrive directly at the Sun and Moon Continent.

A graceful figure, clad in a hooded robe that could not conceal her alluring form, stood quietly in the shadows. She watched as Qi Han's figure completely disappeared in the direction of the city gate before turning back in the direction she had come from.

As he looked back, a strand of silver hair slowly peeked out from under his hood.

"Two months..."

A murmur echoed through the quiet alley.

End-of-volume remarks & End-of-month remarks

It's the end of the month! It's that time of the month again!

Okay, that's obvious.

Volume 4 begins on New Year's Day, January 1st, and runs until January 31st, totaling one hundred chapters. It was completed in exactly one month, which is quite a coincidence.

So this is both the end-of-volume reflection for Volume 4 and the end-of-month reflection.

Great job, as expected of me, I've saved another chapter.

First of all, thank you all for your continued support. Then, as usual, I'll announce the group: Book Club Group 820074544. I've posted it so many times and I still see readers asking about it, so I'll post it again.

Since I recently released a separate chapter after a large update, there's not much to say about this chapter.

First of all, I wish everyone a happy Lunar New Year's Eve. The full subscription bonus episode for Lunar New Year's Eve has been released, so please check it out.

Then, the update will be on February 1st, which is tomorrow.

I originally planned to release more than ten chapters at once on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but I overestimated my ability to save up chapters during the holiday, so I can only update five chapters for now. The other bonus chapters will be made up starting from the second day of the Lunar New Year. Anyway, I guarantee at least three chapters a day during the holiday, and the number of bonus chapters will depend on my condition. I will try to make up for the bonus chapters from Boss Pipa as soon as possible.

Since it's the new year, as before, this time I will post it immediately after midnight, one chapter per minute, instead of the usual midnight update.

After everyone has finished watching the Spring Festival Gala (I don't know if anyone will still watch it), and after hearing the bell ringing, it can begin!

The release at midnight isn't just the main story; there's also a special bonus chapter for all subscribers during the Spring Festival!

Having said that, the next thing we'll be excited about is the preview of the new volume.

The current fourth volume, Good Morning, Good Night, is actually a continuation of the daily life storyline from the third volume. Although there are some foreshadowing plots, it is mostly about daily life.

But the new fifth volume is completely different!

Volume Five: The Sun and Moon Shine Brightly, Heaven and Earth Ask About Emotions!

The long-awaited romance between the male and female leads is finally about to begin!

The issue of the past life girlfriend will also come to a conclusion in this volume, without any further delays.