Chapter 116: Chapter 116: The Surprise Brought by the Profound Yellow Sect (Part 4)
Zhao Qixian had lived for a hundred years, already an old man buried up to his neck in the yellow earth, having encountered countless incidents. But now? Profound Yellow Sect Disciples are collectively making breakthroughs, and it’s a massive leap, breaking through several Realms all at once! Who has ever seen such a scene? I certainly haven’t; it’s simply unheard of! What kind of magic does the Profound Yellow Sect possess to make so many talented players willing to stay here?
Not only him, even Kong Qingquan was standing there agape. This sage of Confucianism was also shocked by the breakthroughs of the Profound Yellow Sect Disciples. It was understandable for Xu Nian, the monstrous talent, to make a breakthrough. After all, he was the most gifted disciple in martial arts throughout the Great Qian Dynasty. But what about these disciples of the Profound Yellow Sect? Do they all have the same Talent as Xu Nian? Preposterous!
At this moment, the Little Boss at the Kitchen’s entrance called out, holding a rice paddle, "Mealtime!"
Most Players had already eaten before logging in or logged off to eat, but some also liked to eat within the game. Little Boss and the others were happy to cook for everyone. Several Players emerged, carrying a Big Black Pot with a wooden lid still on it.
Xu Nian turned around and smiled. "Fellows, let’s have a bite together." It was getting late, and being well-fed and watered was necessary to have energy for work.
The Players placed the Iron Pot on a prepared rack, then brought out many clean bowls and chopsticks. Little Boss stepped forward with a smile and reached for the wooden lid.
With a CLICK—, he casually lifted the lid.
The next moment, a dazzling Golden Light burst forth from the pot, shooting straight into the sky. The shining Golden Light captured everyone’s attention, shocking them all. What kind of meal is this? To actually produce Golden Light upon lifting the lid?
"Holy shit, did Little Boss actually succeed? He really made rice that emits Golden Light?"
"I’m definitely having some today, just in time to celebrate my advancement to Fifth-Grade Martial Artist!"
"Little Boss truly deserves his innate Talent. Awesome!"
"As a child watching cartoons, I always dreamt of eating rice that emitted Golden Light, and now I can finally experience it in a game."
In an instant, Players swarmed around. From inside the Iron Pot, a tempting aroma wafted out, tantalizing everyone’s taste buds.
Little Boss introduced with a smile, "It’s just simple Fried Rice, but I’ve added plenty of Materials, and I even spent Contribution Points to buy seasonings—there’s no doubt about the flavor!" Immediately, he began to ladle rice into the bowls.
After handing the first bowl to Xu Nian, Xu Nian turned and gave it to Zhao Qixian. In the bowl, Rice Grains were enveloped with Egg Liquid, alongside diced carrots, diced ham sausage, and Beef Granules. This bowl was indeed filled with sufficient Materials.
Zhao Qixian looked at the Fried Rice in front of him. He had never seen such a dish before, especially some of the Materials. The aroma was definitely right. But why did Golden Light emerge the moment the lid was lifted?
The second bowl, Xu Nian passed to Kong Qingquan. Guests come first, so naturally, he took care of these two first. As for Shen Rongyin and her entourage, he wouldn’t concern himself with them.
Taking the third bowl, Xu Nian walked to the Entrance of the Great Hall with chopsticks in hand, sat down on the steps, and started to eat. Only then did the Players rush over, crowding out Shen Rongyin.
The fragrance of the meal spread throughout the Profound Yellow Sect, constantly tempting Shen Rongyin. Can Profound Yellow Sect members actually make such delicious food? What’s terrifying is this golden glowing delicacy. It makes even someone like me, who has grown tired of the delicacies In the Palace, yearn for it. What a pity, I can’t squeeze in...
Little Boss specially scooped a bowl for the Blood Demoness before stepping back. As a Chef, nothing satisfies more than seeing others clean their plates of the food you’ve made.
Enough! In the game, I’ve finally figured out how to make food that glows golden! After more than a month, I’ve succeeded! The next step is to make other dishes glow gold too, and I’m going to be the only Chinese Little Boss in the game! If I could ever make a dish that would allow people to break through upon eating, I would be completely content.
Just this one pot of rice wasn’t enough to go around for the Players. Left with no choice, Little Boss had to go back and keep cooking, which wasn’t a problem for him.
Shen Rongyin stood by, her face turning dark as she saw the Iron Pot emptied of every last grain of rice. It’s too much! Far too much! These Profound Yellow Sect Disciples are just like a bunch of starving ghosts!
"Not bad, not bad, this old man is tasting such delicious rice for the first time," praised Zhao Qixian endlessly. His gaze drifted toward the Kitchen, as if he still hadn’t had his fill.
Kong Qingquan finished his bowl in just a few bites too. He was from Little Sage Manor, where everyone had to learn to cook. They didn’t hold to the saying, "A gentleman stays away from the kitchen"; self-sufficiency was their most important concept. The Fried Rice was indeed well made, a perfect blend of color, aroma, and taste. It was probably even better than what the Imperial Chefs of Capital City could produce.
To receive acclaim from both Number One and Number Three in the World, Little Boss could consider himself the top Chef. Xu Nian set down his bowl and, burping, asked, "How was it, you two? Is the food at our Profound Yellow Sect to your liking?"
"Are you just joking?" Zhao Qixian couldn’t help but roll his eyes. He had been sitting beside him, praising the meal all this time, yet Xu Nian still deliberately asked.
Kong Qingquan set down his bowl, laughing. "If your Disciple were to work as a Chef In the Palace, I’m afraid those Imperial Chefs would have to become his apprentices." He was very curious about this Disciple’s background. There weren’t many who could exhibit such culinary skills. Even the skills of the Number One Chef in the World probably couldn’t make food glow with Golden Light, right?
"Perhaps it’s Talent," Xu Nian said with a smile.
Isn’t it Talent? Little Boss’s innate Talent is perfectly suited for him. We have quite a few Talent players in the Profound Yellow Sect. Almost every one of them has found the correct way to utilize their Talents, except for Hero Xu Xian. Despite having a Talent for growing Herbal Medicine, he insists on fighting. He’s practiced so much External Martial Arts that his whole body is as tough as nails. Such a waste of Talent!
"Plum juice is here!" Several Life Players carried out a big pot of plum juice from the Kitchen.
They had exchanged Contribution Points for plum powder, which could be used to make a drink simply by adding water. Drinking plum juice in the game was indeed a novel experience.
All the Players gathered around. Xu Nian and the others each held a bowl of plum juice, its coolness providing relief from the heat, truly refreshing Everyone.
"Great stuff, really great," Zhao Qixian smacked his lips and said. "This Old Man never thought I’d get to drink something this good before dying. Totally worth it!" Kong Qingquan beside him also offered endless praise.
It must be said, the Profound Yellow Sect had indeed given them quite the surprise.