Martial Arts Crossover: Infiltrating a Girls' Chat Group at the Start

Chu Liuxiang returned the greeting, "Master Abei, is there anything I can help you with?"

“Indeed, I would like to invite Young Master Chu to accompany me to Yanshan to hunt for ingredients. In return, my son and I can prepare a feast for you. What do you think?”

"Sure!" Chu Liuxiang agreed without hesitation. Spiritual dishes are not like ordinary dishes, and it takes a lot of effort to prepare a whole table of them.

Lu Xiaofeng said, "Master Abei, I am Lu Xiaofeng, and I can also help."

After the terms were agreed upon, Lu Xiaofeng, Chu Liuxiang, and Hua Manlou went to help Chen Bangling and Liu Maoxing.

Paoding has more assistants: Dog Brother, Shuanglong, and Jing Ke.

After the competition ended that day, all eight chefs went up the mountain and down the river to hunt exotic animals and river delicacies.

Autumn is the season when animals fatten up to the fullest, and each one grows plump and strong.

On the stage, Wu Xingyun, Zhang Sanfeng, and the other four had a great appetite and finished all sixty-four dishes without leaving a single one.

On the way back, Lin Zhu asked, "Grandma, was it delicious?"

"It's very good, better than Rong'er's cooking," Wu Xingyun said truthfully.

Huang Rong hummed softly twice, "I can do it too when I break through. It's just a matter of fusing spiritual energy!"

"From now on, the meals for Lingjiu Palace will be your responsibility," Wu Xingyun said to Huang Rong.

“Sure!” Huang Rong found cooking more interesting than practicing martial arts, especially after learning about another stage of the culinary arts, she became even more energetic and readily agreed.

She can now cook spiritual food, though it's a bit strenuous for her.

Three days passed quickly.

The eight chefs each had their own success, with each preparing one main dish and seven side dishes.

With only eight teams, the spectacle became even more delightful.

From below the stage, Huang Rong said to Lin Zhu, "Little brother, squat down."

"What are you doing?" Lin Zhu asked, puzzled.

"Squat down first!" Huang Rong said coquettishly, clinging to his arm.

"Okay, okay, stop shaking me." Lin Zhu felt the touch on her arm, her heart pounding, and squatted down.

"Hehe!" Huang Rong chuckled, then climbed onto Lin Zhu's shoulders. "You can stand up now."

Lin Zhu then understood what was going on.

"That way I can see clearly. I have a photographic memory, so I can replicate the dishes they are making now."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu immediately stood up, afraid that Huang Rong might have missed something.

Zhang San Niang wanted to stop her, but she didn't say anything.

"Fierce Bull and Azure Dragon Slash!"

Next to Zhou Jidi at Yangquan Restaurant, Raine swung his broadsword and dismembered a deer, separating the bones, meat, and skin, leaving them perfectly clean and smooth.

"Watch my Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Stir-Fry!"

While stir-frying char siu, Shi Difeng used his true energy to enhance the flames, and Buddha Jumps Over the Wall simmered in the wine jar.

"The Butcher's Knife Technique!" The butcher was not to be outdone. He wielded his cleaver, pulling out the fish bones without breaking the skin.

On the other side, Liu Maoxing's sister was picking bean sprouts, leaving only the white part in the middle.

Liu Yiyi chopped meat with two knives, her knife skills were extremely fast.

Lan Feihong held a pure white bird's nest in her hand and used tweezers to pick out the purest part of it.

The eight chefs poured almost all their energy and spirit into this cooking, and everyone felt the artistic conception.

In the vast square, with tens of thousands of people, not a single sound was uttered.

The only sounds were the chopping of ingredients and the roar of the fire.

The way of cooking is also a way; if one can reach its ultimate level, then all paths lead to the same destination.

Lin Zhu looked at the eight people above him and gleaned some insights from them. He couldn't quite explain them, but they were very profound.

Zhang Sanfeng stroked his beard, his eyes revealing his admiration for the eight people, especially Liu Maoxing, who had such focus at such a young age. If he were to practice martial arts, he would surely achieve great things in the future.

At this time, Liu Maoxing was only thirteen years old, so it was not too late for him to start practicing martial arts.

Moreover, he already possessed the Acquired Realm, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to integrate spiritual energy into the ingredients.

Although it was Chen Bangling who imparted the skills to him from behind, Liu Maoxing was the one who actually carried out the operation.

From below the stage, Shao An watched Chen Bangling wholeheartedly helping Liu Maoxing, and felt an indescribable jealousy.

Cooking is done within a limited time: eight dishes, one hour, with an hourglass keeping time.

Dog Brother, wielding a cleaver, used his "butchering technique" to slice the roast duck, then arranged the slices on a plate and covered it with a lid.

The butcher stewed a bear paw the size of a human face over a fierce fire, using his own true energy to intensify the cooking process, making the bear paw even more flavorful.

Liu Maoxing's hands moved with lightning speed, threading the fine shreds of meat into the hollow bean sprouts. The bean sprouts resembled white jade, while the shredded meat was like golden threads, slowly piecing together the shape of a phoenix spreading its wings.

Eight chefs, eight main courses, but the other seven dishes were equally delicious.

"Shi Difeng of Zhou Tang Restaurant has finished cooking, the main dish is Buddha Jumps Over the Wall from the East China Sea!"

As Shi Difeng finished his dish, the others also finished their cooking one after another. Liu Maoxing was the last one, finishing just before the time was up.

Paoding's main dish is Steamed Bear Paw; Liu Yiyi of Shishenju's main dish is Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth; Zhou Jidi of Yangquan Restaurant's main dish is "The Universe Within the Belly"; Lan Feihong's main dish is "Great Ambitions"; Liu Maoxing of Juxialou's main dish is "Phoenix Crystal"; Cao Shaoqin of Nanlaiwang's main dish is "Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix"; Li Yan's main dish is "Lamb with Fish Hidden in its Shell".

Each main course was exquisitely presented, and with each time the lid of a main course plate was lifted, a beam of light shot straight into the sky, creating a series of wondrous phenomena.

From within the pillar of light of the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall in the East China Sea, a golden Buddha leaped over the wall of the temple and headed straight for the East China Sea, like a moth drawn to a flame, quickly sinking to the bottom.

Inside the pillar of light emanating from the steamed bear paw, a giant bear roared, its voice shaking heaven and earth.

Phoenix Crystal spreads its wings and takes flight, embarking on a grand and boundless journey...

Dazzling.

Chapter 129 God of Food

There were eight tables of food in total, with one main dish and seven side dishes on each table.

The aroma made Lin Zhu's mouth water, and he wished he could be one of the judges.

Wu Xingyun used his chopsticks to open the back of the phoenix crystal.

With one bite, the sweetness of the bean sprouts and the unique meaty aroma of the shredded pork fill your mouth, bringing indescribable satisfaction.

She tasted each dish carefully, without eating too much, and mentally scored each one.

Eight courses, seven side dishes worth 10 points each, and the main course 30 points.

That's quite detailed.

With one hour allotted for eight dishes, it's impossible for each chef to put in a lot of effort on every dish, so there won't be a perfect score.

Among the eight main dishes, Phoenix Crystal Soup is refreshing and helps to cut through the richness; Steamed Bear Paw is tender yet still springy; Lamb Stew with Fish is extremely delicious; and East China Sea Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea...

What Wu Xingyun liked even more was the "Heartbreak Rice," which was infused with extreme emotion and almost brought her to tears.

Even Zhang Sanfeng almost lost his composure.

Both of them gave the "Heartbreak Rice" a perfect score; if it were the main dish, it would have been a perfect 30.

Huang Rong lowered her head and asked, "Brother, who do you think will win?"

"I don't know." Lin Zhu shook her head subconsciously, but there was a bit more resistance.

Huang Rong blushed. "Don't move, it's a little itchy." She tightened her thighs.

Lin Zhu felt a slightly warm and moist breath on her neck and quickly stopped moving.

Then he said, "Can we get down now?"

"No, I can see it clearly this way." Huang Rong decided to stay put, which made Zhang San Niang jealous, so she couldn't help but slap her on the bottom.

"Hey, what are you doing!" Huang Rong turned around and glared at him angrily.

"Alright, stop fooling around." Lin Zhu squatted down, put Huang Rong down, and continued watching the result of the competition.

The divine food was indeed delicious, but neither the emperor nor the four terrestrial immortals were ordinary people, so they naturally wouldn't make any exaggerated expressions.

But Lin Zhu could clearly see that their eyes changed slightly with each bite they took.

Time passed slowly, and the results were about to be released.

"The detailed scores and rankings of the chefs will be announced below."

The emperor personally announced the results.

Cao Shaoqin, with a total score of 98.3, ranked eighth; Zhou Jidi, with 98.5, ranked seventh; Li Yan, with 98.5, tied for seventh; Liu Maoxing, with 99, ranked fifth; Liu Yiyi, with 99.3, ranked fourth; Lan Feihong, with 99.3, tied for fourth; Paoding, with 99.5, ranked second.

"The first place winner, who is also this year's God of Cookery, is Shi Difeng from Zhou Tang Restaurant. Congratulations."

After the emperor announced the rankings, he ordered the sixty-four dishes to be divided into eight portions, each containing only one bite, and placed in front of the eight head chefs so that they could also taste the skills of their rivals.

The final result was absolutely accepted.

Especially Shi Difeng's bowl of "Heartbreakingly Delicious Rice," it went a bit too far.

Does it incorporate your own emotions?

They seemed to have gained a new understanding of the art of cooking, and they admired it greatly.

This year's God of Cookery truly deserves the title.

"Shi Difeng, are you interested in coming to the Imperial Palace? I would like to appoint you as the head chef of the Imperial Kitchen. What do you think?"

Shi Difeng felt a tightness in his groin. "Your Majesty, please don't joke like that! Why don't we let someone else be the God of Cookery? I think Master Abe is quite good."

Chen Bangling's eyes turned cold, and Shi Difeng felt a chill run down his spine.

"Fine, if you don't want to, then don't." The emperor shook his head, then beckoned someone to come up and said, "These are eight kitchen utensils; you may choose one."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Shi Difeng looked at the pot and then decided to choose the one with more pieces. The pot with dragon and phoenix patterns was made of white jade and decorated with auspicious phoenix and dragon patterns.

"I want this pair."

"Good!" The emperor waved his hand and handed the two pots to Shi Difeng, then said, "I will also bestow upon you a restaurant, located at the northeast corner of Zhuque Street. Take it."