Gourmet of Another World - Chapter 673

Chapter 673: A Bowl of Vegetable Soup

At Gluttony Square, an unceasing perfect melody from two-string instruments came out from high floating platforms. The aroma of food filled the entire Glutton God’s Building.

The Top 100 Chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony all looked earnest. They were sitting cross-legged on the high platforms to listen to a white-headed and white-browed old man named Chu Changsheng.

His voice wandered, filling the air.

So many experts sitting on the high platforms were interested in his words. Actually, they didn’t understand what Chu Changsheng was talking about, but it wasn’t an obstacle for them to respond to Chu Changsheng’s profound implication.

Chu Changsheng was actually a rare talent. The Saint Sons from other regions didn’t dare to disrespect him.

Munch munch munch!

At such a serious scene, munching sounds echoed continually.

Someone had a twitch on his mouth and instinctively turned to that direction.

It was where a little girl was holding a plate, digging in the food on her plate. Her table manner was… ultimately terrible, which made people feel funny.

She was just merely… gluttonous, though.

Some people were numb. Even before they had formally started, her mouth never ceased eating, chomping continuously. Until now, she had ordered enough food to feed twenty people.

Food enough for twenty people…

She had eaten food enough for twenty people… all by herself…

Did that kid want to go against heaven’s will?

Xiao Yue was also speechless. He shivered inwardly when he felt the eyes shoot toward the girl. Even an idiot knew that this little girl had some problems. How could a normal girl eat a lot of food like that?

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son shot his look, which was like a sharp sword to Xiao Yue continually, giving him some false twinge under his skin.

Liancheng stroked the jade talisman in his hand, grinning as he looked pensive.

The Grand Barren Sect’s Master clutched his belly. He looked at the little girl, with his mouth convulsing and his balls aching…

Did that little girl have some secret? She had eaten so many dishes that were full of spirit energy. Even an expert with a two-step soul ladder would explode because of such a full belly.

Someone had already been eager to delve into the secrets of that little girl.

Xiao Yue had a headache. The others’ gaze made him feel as if he was sitting on pins and needles. If he could, he wanted to find it out, too. Anyway, Bu Fang had brought her there and asked him to take care of her. So, of course, he would take care of her.

A female chef was numb as the little girl was looking at her with sincere eyes. She understood that the girl wanted to order more… She was so sorry for the chef who was responsible for that table.

All of a sudden, their faces changed, and they all turned to look at one end of the square. At that area, the bronze doors of the Glutton God’s Building opened with a rumble.

The voice in the spacious square died out. Chu Changsheng cocked his head to look at the open gate. He rose one hand, caressing his mustache.

The chefs on the floating high platforms observed the gate with bright eyes. They knew that the chefs walking out of that gate would become their opponents. No one dared to be careless. During the Glutton God’s Banquet, it wasn’t rare that someone got knocked out of the Tablet of Gluttony.

They knew that the others had prepared very carefully to get here, and they didn’t know to what degree the others could perform. They looked as if they were a crowd of ten thousand, who were waiting eagerly.

Everybody gazed at that big door. Slowly, from the darkness behind the door, someone appeared.

…

The old man looked at Jun Qingxiao, who looked as if he had several cramps. Looking at the steaming hot Egg-Fried Rice in front of him, the old man’s mustache rose.

Jun Qingxiao was a little nervous, but his eyes still showed his confidence. He thrust his chest out, with his face blushing.

The old man smiled and then used a porcelain spoon to scoop some Egg-Fried Rice.

The Egg-Fried Rice had a mouthwatering smell. As soon as he got the rice in his mouth, the grains scattered immediately, stimulating his taste buds. Since they weren’t allowed to use the true energy to cook, the contestants had to control the heat well. If the heat went slightly over, it would affect the taste of the food.

It was the biggest test for a chef’s foundation.

Anyway, those kiddos wanted to challenge the chefs of the Tablet of Gluttony. Without real skills, their challenge would be really mushy.

“Yeah, not bad…” While having a spoon of Egg-Fried Rice, the old man looked surprised, frowning slightly as he glanced at Jun Qingxiao. This Egg-Fried Rice was beyond his estimation. He hadn’t thought that this kid could reach such a level.

It seemed that Old Cui had spent a lot of effort on that fellow.

“You need to be more confident… Your food tastes really good. Keep it up.” The old man placed the spoon down and patted Jun Qingxiao’s shoulder.

Jun Qingxiao’s only flaw was that he wasn’t really confident. He always looked scared to the others. It displeased the old man. Being a chef, if one was not confident in their own food, how could it touch their diners?

Only when one was confident enough, his food would have sufficient energy, spirit, and soul.

Jun Qingxiao was overwhelmed by the remark from his superior. He nodded, and his face looked excited. His food gained acceptance from the old man. It was beyond his expectation.

A moment later, the old man came to Bu Fang.

Bu Fang was wiping the water on his hands. When he saw the old man, he looked up, with his face emotionless. In front of him was a bowl of soup.

The soup was covered in a halo with some radiance.

“Is this your dish?” the old man asked Bu Fang in surprise.

Bu Fang nodded naturally.

This bowl didn’t have a strong aroma and didn’t look beautiful, either… It was way out of Bu Fang’s previous performance.

Was it true that this kid’s cooking skills were just trash?

Only his knife skill was good enough?

Thinking about that, the old man couldn’t help but frown. He couldn’t afford to let this kid eat the Heaven and Earth Obsidian Flame for nothing… He planned to use the flame as an excuse to keep the kid in the Valley of Gluttony!

After two challenges, the old man thought that Bu Fang’s foundation was really good.

He wasn’t even weaker than some monsters on the Tablet of Gluttony, though. Such a talent, yet he wasn’t a normal chef from the outside of the valley. As a chef from the outside had such great competence, of course, the old man was surprised. If he could recruit Bu Fang, it would be really good!

However, seeing Bu Fang’s dish, he was a little disappointed.

Standing by Bu Fang, Jun Qingxiao also craned his neck to see Bu Fang’s dish. He had the same feeling as the old man. He was a little disappointed because Bu Fang’s food didn’t look stunning or surprising. It didn’t match his previous performance.

Anyway, Jun Qingxiao remembered that the ingredients Bu Fang got were only an egg and some leafy vegetables. What good food he could cook with these things?

Thus, Jun Qingxiao felt sorry for Bu Fang.

Bu Fang stopped wiping the water on his hands as he saw the disappointment on Jun Qingxiao’s and the old man’s faces. He was surprised, frowning. He threw them a glance.

“Try it out. You may have a surprise. My food has never failed people,” said Bu Fang.

His voice was so confident that it shocked Jun Qingxiao. Bu Fang’s voice had some kind of unconditional confidence in his food. This feeling sent Jun Qingxiao some vibe.

However, his dish was so ugly… How could he be so confident?

Hearing Bu Fang’s words, the old man’s eyes brightened. Being confident was good. He was just afraid that young men these days wouldn’t have courage.

“Okay, then I will taste your food. I hope you won’t let me down. If this dish isn’t good… Remember to spit the Heaven and Earth Obsidian Flame out for me!”

“If I have the ability to eat fire, I won’t puke it back,” Bu Fang’s mouth twitched and indifferently denied.

The old man wasn’t enraged because of that. He took a porcelain spoon and scooped some soup. At the moment his spoon touched the soup, the old man’s brows arched. Faint light radiated from his eyes.

“Hmm? Interesting.”

His hand exerted more force and the membrane on the surface of the soup was torn apart. Some radiance sparked from the soup, reaching the old man’s eyes and making him jolt back. A steam and nostril-attacking smell burst out from the tear. The smell of egg and food aroma overflowed.

Steaming heat rolled out, and the fragrance seemed to explode and permeate everywhere.

“It…” Jun Qingxiao was dumbstruck, shivering. Such a smell, so sparkling… Was it really just a simple dish?

No one had expected to see the miracle in such an ordinary soup. No wonder why Bu Fang was so confident.

“What is it called?”

The old man didn’t drink the soup yet. He just took some and poured into his bowl, asking.

“It’s called Unpolished Jade.”

Bu Fang put away his handkerchief and untied his hair, answering unconcernedly.

“Unpolished Jade? A good piece of unpolished jade…” the old man smiled as light bloomed in his eyes. He took in the thick fragrance of the soup. As the fragrance entered his nostrils, the pores in his entire body opened up. The aroma of the egg was like silk ribbons, gently brushing against his skin.

Gulp.

He drank a spoon.

The hot soup entered his mouth, and the old man’s eyes squinted. The aroma of the soup and the distinctive smell of the egg blended thickly, creating a special fragrance, which was really good. The egg fluid strode smoothly like silk in his mouth, leaving him something he fondly memorized.

This soup… was really different from the others.

Finishing the bowl of soup that was totally worth it, and afterward, the old man placed his bowl down, nodding with satisfaction. He studied Bu Fang for a while, grinning.

This little chef must stay in the Valley of Gluttony. His talent was really amazing!

“Alright, I’ve tasted all of your food. Unfortunately, there will be only ten passing this challenge. Thus, some will be disqualified. However, even you fail, don’t lose your spirit. You guys can still join the contest and challenge the chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony. As long as you have competence, glory will be yours, eventually.

“To the ones who passed the challenge, please go through the big gate of the Glutton God’s Building to face the experts whose names are written on the Tablet of Gluttony.

“I’m afraid they can’t wait to see you!”

The old man clasped his hands, looking at the group of chefs who had passed the challenge. This group of ten looked excited, with their fighting will rocketing.

The stiff-faced man nodded, walking forward. As he was walking, his aura increased continually. After a while, he placed one hand on the bronze door. The muscles on his arm bulged like rocks.

Roar!

His energy shot out and the great bronze doors slowly squeaked open.

Chapter 674: I Will not Carry this Black pot for You

The stiff-faced man had his muscles bulged as his terrifying power burst out. He roared loudly, and the great bronze doors slowly opened. The squeaking noise seemed to come from very far, arising with the vicissitudes of years.

Bu Fang and the others stood behind the stiff-faced man. They saw the light that shot through the narrow gaps that were expanding as the doors opened. It was somehow annoying to the eyes.

“This is the Gate of Hope. To challenge the chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony, you have to pass through this gate. It is the Gate of Hope that may fulfill your dreams.” The old man stood with his hands clasped. Watching the bronze doors opening, it seemed he got some light surging in his eyes. His calm voice lingered in people’s ears.

Jun Qingxiao was so excited that his face was red. The Gate of Hope… Well said! Wasn’t their dream to defeat the chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony and replace them? They needed hope indeed…

After they walked through that gate, their dreams would begin.

Bu Fang wore an indifferent face. He was as calm as water. It was the Gate of Hope to the others, but he… was in a hurry!

Finally, he managed to get to the Gluttony Square. That famous man should still be there.

Bu Fang was absorbed into his thoughts. Of course, no one noticed it, as their eyes were gazing at the bronze doors. As the doors opened wider, they looked more thrilled.

Eventually, the bronze doors opened completely. Beautiful radiance shone on them, illuminating their blushing, excited faces.

The beautiful woman giggled. Her slender legs strode on the ground, swaying, while her laughter echoed.

After the stiff-faced man opened the doors, he exhaled, and both of his fists punched at the same spot, booming. He took one step forward and leaped up to the sky as if he was a spring.

The two of them turned into two jets of light, flying toward the floating platforms in the spacious Gluttony Square.

The audience in the building screamed in surprise when they saw them. Apparently, many of them knew the stiff-faced man and that beautiful woman. Of course, more people knew the woman, though. The two of them were also chefs on the Tablet of Gluttony. In other words, Bu Fang and the others could challenge them, too.

The chef robe of the stiff-faced man fanned out when he landed on the high platform, sitting cross-legged, with his face solemn.

The woman’s body floated and swayed. Her voluptuous breasts bounced vigorously when she landed on her high platform, smiling like a blooming flower.

“Good, you boys, follow me,” said the old man with a smile, still with his hands clasped behind his back.

After a moment, the old man proceeded to saunter to the spacious square. As he didn’t walk fast, everybody followed him slowly.

One-two… One-two… They proceeded very steady.

As soon as the old man appeared in the open, the square had an uproar.

Seeing the ten contestants behind the old man, the audience was more excited, because their appearance meant that the Glutton God’s Banquet had finally come to its climax.

Many experts were sitting cross-legged on the high platforms, smiling as they watched the warriors who would challenge them soon. Some looked focused, and some looked astonished.

Xiao Yue checked the crowd and found Bu Fang, who was strolling. The former was dumbstruck.

What’s going on? How could Owner Bu be down there? How had he become a challenger? With his skills, he still wanted to challenge other people?

The little girl that was putting food into her mouth rolled her eyes when she saw Bu Fang. She muffled something, pointing her greasy finger. She looked so excited, indeed.

The Heaven’s Pivot Saint Son, Liansheng, was surprised when he saw Bu Fang. His face looked awkward. Did the assassin he sent to kill Bu Fang fail? How could that brat be still alive? That kid is so lucky!

Anyway, hadn’t the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son also sent someone to take his head? Did he fail, too?

If the Heavenly Spring’s assassins failed, it wasn’t a problem that his men failed.

When the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son saw Bu Fang, his aura bloomed instantly. After a grumbling thud, the entire high platform shook slightly. It looked as though it would collapse in the next moment.

“Damn you boy! You killed my Lu Ji and slashed my Lan Ji! If I don’t mince your body, I can’t vent the anger in my heart!”

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son gazed at Bu Fang. He rose his hand and slammed the table. The sandalwood table was smashed into powder that scattered around them.

He stood up. His face was as cold as water. The restrained aura around him could make people shiver.

Chi Ji saw the Saint Son as enraged as a wild lion and she slightly shivered, not even breathing loud.

“Saint… Saint Son, Your Grace, we’re at the Glutton God’s Banquet…” Seeing that the Saint Son was so outraged he could take action soon, Chi Ji tried to remind him with a soft voice.

“Glutton God’s Banquet? So what? I’m the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son. The one I want to kill must die.”

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son had his eyes sharp like electricity. The gold armor on his body radiated brilliantly. He took one step forward, hovering in the air. His terrifying aura spread instantly.

He rose his hand, and a lance appeared out of nowhere. It was an exquisite and luxurious lance carved with many arrays. The crystals inlaid on the lance glowed beautifully, providing the lance with energy.

The entire Gluttony Square seemed to be hit by a storm. There was sharp murderous intention around! The Heavenly Spiring’s Saint Son’s murderous intention aimed at Bu Fang!

Everybody was bewildered. After a while, they exploded in an uproar.

What happened?

Oh gosh, did the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son want to kill someone in the middle of the Glutton God’s Banquet?

That would be fun!

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son was aiming at a little chef? He was just an innocent challenger!

Bu Fang cocked his head, looking at the godlike Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son in the sky. The boundless pressure from him continually pressed onto Bu Fang, as if it wanted to force him to lie on the ground. However, to Bu Fang, it seemed ineffective.

The people around retreated with a grimace, whereas Bu Fang stood still. He lifted his head. His indifferent eyes and the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son’s murderous eyes met.

The Sixth Elder’s handlebar mustache slightly rose. He raised his palm and waved it. The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son’s aura was hindered.

“What do you intend to do, Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son? They are the challengers… Why do you want to intimidate them?” The Sixth Elder’s senile voice arose.

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son held his lance tight and walked in the air, with murderous aura erupting from his eyes.

“That chef wearing the red and white chef robe killed two of my maids… Tell me, doesn’t he deserve to die?” said the Heavenly Spring Saint Son.

Everybody clamored, looking at Bu Fang in fright.

That little chef dared to kill the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son’s maids? Where did he get his courage? Offending the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son wasn’t different from offending the entire Heavenly Spring Holy-Land. He would receive horrible retaliation.

On the high platform, Celestial Saintess had a thin white veil covering her face. Her black hair swirled as her beautiful eyes studied Bu Fang.

Xiao Yue arched his brows. The sword behind him moved. Buzzing, it flew out. He move out, intending to fly with his sword.

However, a person stopped him.

Liancheng smiled, looking at Xiao Yue. “Brother, don’t act restlessly. Don’t bring trouble to our Heaven’s Pivot Holy Ground.”

“Move,” Xiao Yue pressed his anger, talking coldly.

“Ah… Then you have to see if you got the ability.” Liancheng’s sleeve wielded. A long blue sword fell into his hand, pointing diagonally to the ground with some kind of natural murderous aura.

The entire Gluttony Square was at a daggers-drawn state at that moment. The situation quickly turned into a storm, of which the audience couldn’t catch up yet. How could a little chef create such a state of mutual hostility like that? Who in the world was he?

The Sixth Elder was a little speechless, turning to look at Bu Fang.

In a hurry… You were in a hurry to come here to wreak havoc? As soon as you came, you messed up the situation.

Ouyang Chenfeng, the chef from the Noodle King Estabilishment, smiled, looking at Bu Fang. He didn’t expect that he would come there as a challenger. He was a little excited, indeed. He had witnessed Bu Fang’s competence. Thus, he was somewhat anticipating it.

Wenren Shang, who Bu Fang had been looking for, was still drinking liquor from his gourd. He was actually stinking with an alcohol smell. However, when he saw Bu Fang, he smiled.

“Interesting. This kid shows up again.”

The tense atmosphere at daggers drawn made the Gluttony Square somehow depressing. Many people didn’t dare to breathe loud as they were waiting to see how the situation would develop.

The great elder Chu Changsheng sat still. He poured some good wine for himself. As the wine flowed down his throat to his stomach, his face looked more tender.

“Don’t create a mess. The Glutton God’s Banquet needs to be carried on. If you have any dispute, please solve it after the feast.” All of a sudden, Chu Changsheng placed his tumbler on the table, speaking gently. His voice reached people’s ears instantly.

Everybody was so bewildered that they had to take a deep breath. Chu Changsheng had spoken.

The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son had a dark and cold face. His eyes turned to gaze at Chu Changsheng.

“Elder… My maids shouldn’t be killed resentfully like that. This man… must be minced into thousands of pieces.”

Chu Changsheng halted while pouring his wine. After a while, he added but his head didn’t lift up, “I don’t care what you want to do. Just wait until the Glutton God’s Banquet ends.”

“I can’t wait! It won’t take a long time to kill that low ant. Elder, give me the time of a breath!” The Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son didn’t talk more after this, with eyes as sharp as electricity. The lance in his hand swayed and accelerated, aiming at Bu Fang.

The Saint Son moved like an eagle spreading its wings. The tip of his feet touched the handle of the lance, sending energy as he thrust himself toward Bu Fang over his lance.

Everybody clamored, screaming.

The Heavenly Spring Saint Son had ignored Chu Chengsheng’s words. He took action in the Gluttony Square! It’s a slap, an insult to the Valley of Gluttony!

Insane!

Rumors had it that the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son was extremely haughty, and now they saw it with their own eyes. It was true!

He didn’t care what Chu Changsheng, a rare talent, had warned him about. He decided to attack. Simple but overbearing.

When Bu Fang saw the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son plunge from the sky, his mouth twitched.

He turned to look at Chu Changsheng, while his eyes were contemplating.

“Hey, old man, you look like the man who killed this fellow’s maid with a single palm. I wasn’t the one who did it. I won’t carry this black pot for you,” Bu Fang said calmly.

His voice wasn’t loud but it was audible to the entire yard. People dropped their jaws and rolled their eyes.

Stepping on his lance with a rainbow-like, murderous aura, the Heavenly Spring’s Saint Son halted. His face twitched slightly.