Chapter 237: Boss Qi is Truly Unfathomable
Yu Hua's wait didn't last long.
A piece of prime pork belly was divided into four square blocks, each about ten centimeters wide, providing enough meat for four servings of the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat.
The cooking process for Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat allows for multiple servings to be prepared at once, so by the time Tang Qianqiu's portion was ready, Yu Hua's serving was also finished.
The main reason for the delay in serving it was to allow his Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth to be prepared simultaneously.
"Senior Yu, your Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth and Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat are ready."
As Fu Ya carefully placed the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth in front of Yu Hua, Pururu, the restaurant's feline helper, leaped forward to deliver the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat to Yu Hua.
In the next moment, a magnificent display of visions unfurled. This time, it wasn't just the celestial glow illuminating the heavens; there was also a vision specifically belonging to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth—golden lotuses blooming from the Jade Pond.
The two visions intertwined above, capturing the attention of all the guests.
After admiring the breathtaking spectacle, Yu Hua's gaze shifted from the dishes to Pururu, who was sitting on the table.
He had noticed something unusual about this little restaurant addition when Pururu brought the dish over.
"Hmm?"
With just one glance, he discerned something unusual about Pururu.
As the Hall Master of Tang Sect Medicine Hall, Yu Hua was primarily familiar with rare herbs and treasures, yet he had some knowledge of spirit beasts too.
But at this moment, he couldn't match the unique spirit power fluctuation of this beast—which seemed to be on par with a near-century-old spirit beast—with any known type.
"Is it a mutated spirit beast? Or an unknown species?" Curiosity piqued, Yu Hua instinctively reached out to pet Pururu.
"Meow!" Pururu's eyes narrowed with caution, its pupils contracted, and its fur stood on end. Its beastly instincts warned it of the terrifying strength of this old man before it—a strength that could easily threaten its life.
But as their gazes met, Pururu slowly relaxed.
The elder's eyes held no malice, only curiosity and kindness.
Seeing Pururu relax, Yu Hua gently lifted it, carefully stroking the body concealed beneath its long fur. His eyes widened with surprise.
"What a vigorous life force!"
With a direct touch, Yu Hua, who was long experienced with life energy, instantly sensed the massive vitality hidden within this little creature.
This spirit beast, though seemingly only a century-level, had a life force comparable to most millennia-level spirit beasts—and even weaker ten-thousand-year-old spirit beasts in some cases.
Moreover, based on its previous behavior and the way it served dishes, it was clear that this spirit beast's intelligence far exceeded that of a typical century-level spirit beast.
Such a small creature was undoubtedly extraordinary.
Seeing Pururu's slight tension, Yu Hua gave a friendly smile and set it back on the table before turning to Fu Ya. "This cat?"
"This is our boss's cat from Star Luo City, though I'm not sure exactly how it got here," Fu Ya replied with a gentle smile, picking up Pururu. "But it's our restaurant's newest staff member now."
"A spirit beast as a server?" Yu Hua chuckled. "Interesting."
As Fu Ya carried Pururu away, Yu Hua finally turned his attention to the dishes before him.
He had already seen Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat, so his gaze quickly shifted to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth beside it.
Upon first glance at this dish, a thought came to his mind.
Old Sparrow would definitely like this dish.
A smile soon appeared in his eyes.
Old Sparrow and Old Monkey had snuck off to Star Luo City yesterday to feast without inviting him, and as a result, they coincidentally missed out on meeting Boss Qi. Truly, it was their loss.
After appreciating the beautiful presentation of the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth, Yu Hua picked up his chopsticks and reached for the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat.
After all, as much as he wanted to elevate his innate spirit power, he was more concerned about whether the dish could remove his chronic poison.
The moment he tasted the pork belly, a look of satisfaction appeared on Yu Hua's face.
The meat's rich flavor and perfect texture would definitely appeal to Old Monkey.
As he mused, he soon felt a warm sensation emanating from his stomach, and his expression became more serious.
The warmth flowed throughout his body, giving Yu Hua a soothing feeling, as if he had just stepped out of a sauna. His entire body felt significantly lighter.
Simultaneously, the flow of spirit power within him accelerated slightly, and the usual blockages he felt began to show signs of relief.
Could it be… that it's working this quickly?
Yu Hua was initially stunned, but soon, joy flooded his face.
A breakthrough in his spirit power was within reach!
Feeling his body gradually lighten, Yu Hua's chopsticks began moving even faster.
On one hand, the rich taste of the Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat was mouthwatering, with each bite leaving him hungrier than before. On the other hand, he was eager to finally purge the poisonous toxins lingering within him from past medicines and pills.
As his small bowl emptied, a broad smile spread across his face.
The toxins in his body had been completely eliminated.
Not only that, but old injuries and chronic internal ailments that had never fully healed over the years had also disappeared entirely.
A look of astonishment flashed in his eyes as he finished every last bite, even the side garnishes, and then he quietly asked, "Master, that lotus seed—what is it?"
He had a guess, but it seemed almost too much to believe.
If it really was as he thought, then Boss Qi was shockingly extravagant!
"You figured it out too?" Tang Qianqiu chuckled. "Yes, the lotus seeds in this dish are indeed from the Nine Lives Pure World Lotus."
"Hiss…" Yu Hua took a sharp breath, stunned once more.
The Nine Lives Pure World Lotus was something he'd only ever heard of—never seen. Yet here it was, used by Boss Qi for cooking, and not sparingly at that; the dish had contained nine whole seeds!
Still, recalling the miraculous effects of the dish, he became pensive.
Maybe… it wasn't such a waste after all?
Setting the empty bowl of Qing Dynasty Blessed Pork Meat aside, Yu Hua turned his attention to the Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
He picked up a spoon, scooped up a piece of cabbage in the broth, and took a sip.
The cabbage melted instantly on his tongue, blending seamlessly with the flavorful broth, creating a remarkably complex, layered taste.
The soup was colorless, like clear water without even a glimmer of oil, yet it seemed to encompass all the flavors of the world. Such astonishing culinary skill filled him with awe.
What a remarkable dish of Boiled Cabbage in Clear Broth.
As he slowly savored the cabbage dissolving in his mouth, Yu Hua's expression became a bit strange.
This texture… this flavor…
Why did it feel so familiar?
"Jade Delicate Apricot?" Yu Hua murmured in shock, realizing the extraordinary origin of the cabbage.
Could this, too, be a rare and precious herb?
"That's right. It is indeed the Jade Delicate Apricot." A strange look crossed Tang Qianqiu's face.
Although this wasn't his first time learning of it, every time he thought about the ingredients used in these dishes, Tang Qianqiu couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.
Whether it was the Jade Delicate Apricot or the Nine Lives Pure World Lotus, both were rare treasures that even the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well couldn't produce.
Even to him, they were invaluable treasures, yet here they were, used as if they were just ordinary cabbage and lotus seeds, sold without limit.
This Boss Qi, along with the immense and mysterious force behind him, was truly unfathomable.
Though deeply impressed, Tang Qianqiu didn't forget that he was here to eat.
Both he and Cao Rang quickly ordered their desired dishes, and after a brief wait, they, too, began to enjoy their sumptuous meal.
After a hearty feast, Tang Qianqiu glanced at the stack of empty plates on the table and sighed softly.
"It's a shame… there's no hot pot."
Hearing this, Cao Rang nodded vigorously.
It had been days since he'd had hot pot, and he was already missing that delicious, unique style of cooking.
At that moment, countless question marks seemed to appear above Yu Hua and Qi Poxiao's heads.
Hot pot… What was that?
Were these two keeping something from them?
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