Chapter 233

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Chapter 233"What smell is this? It's so fragrant!" As the aroma filled the air, the round-faced middle-aged man sniffed twice, surprised. "It should be my disciple cooking dinner. He's been responsible for our meals along the way," the old doctor said with a laugh as he recognized the familiar scent. "I didn't expect Doctor Chen's esteemed disciple to be skilled in cooking as well," the round-faced middle-aged man exclaimed, inhaling deeply, feeling even more intrigued. "I wonder what your disciple is making for dinner tonight?" Seeing his restless demeanor, the old doctor smiled and said, "I don't know either. Why don't we go out and take a look?" "That would be great!" the round-faced middle-aged man blurted out. Noticing the amused expression on the old doctor's face, he felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Doctor Chen, to be honest, I have no other hobbies in life except for good food. Whenever I come across something delicious, I can't rest until I figure it out." "Mr. Xu is indeed a man of great character." The two walked out of the hall to find smoke rising in the courtyard. The round-faced middle-aged man's disciples and Wei Zian were gathered around a fire, looking expectant. Roasting over the fire were several plump rabbits and fish, emitting the rich aroma that filled the entire temple. Naturally, Lu Qing was the one roasting the meat. He had hunted the rabbits earlier with Xiao Li in the nearby forest, intending to make a hearty meal after days of rushed eating on the road. The fish were an unexpected bonus. After catching the rabbits, they had come across a mountain stream. Lu Qing, knowing Xiao Li hadn't had fresh fish in a while, had taken out a fishing rod from his Spatial Qi Bag and cast a few lines, quickly catching several large carp, much to Xiao Li's delight. "He's roasting something? But how can roasted rabbit and fish smell so good?" the round-faced middle-aged man wondered. He had eaten roasted rabbit and fish before, but never had they smelled this fragrant. At this moment, he saw Lu Qing grab a handful of grayish-white powder from a bowl at his feet and sprinkle it on the roasting rabbits. Immediately, an even stronger aroma wafted out, causing Wei Zian and the others to swallow involuntarily. "It's this!" The round-faced middle-aged man's eyes widened. The peculiar aroma he had noticed earlier was coming from the powder Lu Qing had sprinkled. "Brother, is the rabbit ready yet?" Xiao Yan, sitting beside Lu Qing, asked with a hint of drool at the corner of her mouth. "Just a little longer," Lu Qing said, brushing oil onto the rabbits. "The skin needs to be crispy first, then it'll be perfect. It'll be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside." ṛαNỖВƐŠ Gulp. Hearing this, Wei Zian and the others felt their mouths watering even more. "Haha, what delicious food is the young master making? The aroma is so enticing it reached us inside," the round-faced middle-aged man laughed as he approached. "Master." His disciples, noticing him, felt a bit embarrassed. "Father!" A young girl ran up happily, "Master Lu is roasting meat, and it smells amazing!" "Yes, I smelled it. That's why I came out," the round-faced middle-aged man chuckled. "Young Master Lu, your roasted meat is truly captivating." "Mr. Xu, you're too kind. It's just a simple skill," Lu Qing replied modestly. "By the way, what was the powder you sprinkled on the rabbits? The aroma became so intense after that," the round-faced middle-aged man asked. "It's a seasoning I made myself. It enhances the flavor when sprinkled on roasted meat," Lu Qing explained, handing over the bowl of grayish-white powder. The round-faced middle-aged man took it, sniffed, then tasted a bit. His eyes lit up. "This powder is quite special, with a unique fragrance," he remarked. Lu Qing continued roasting the rabbits. When the meat was sizzling and dripping with oil, he sprinkled another handful of the powder, then removed the rabbits from the fire. He quickly divided the four roasted rabbits into ten portions, ensuring everyone had a share. After serving everyone, Lu Qing opened a bamboo tube, poured some fiery red powder into a bowl, and said, "Master, Mr. Xu, please." The round-faced middle-aged man eagerly accepted the dish. "I haven't had Lu Qing's roasted meat in a while," the old doctor said as he took his plate. "Master, Mr. Xu, please enjoy. I'll prepare some more food," Lu Qing said, returning to the fire. "Doctor Chen, please," the round-faced middle-aged man said, taking the lead to eat a piece of rabbit. The moment the meat touched his tongue, his eyes widened. The rabbit meat was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and incredibly flavorful. It was the best-roasted rabbit he had ever eaten. "Doctor Chen, your disciple's roasted meat is truly unmatched. This roasted rabbit is a supreme delicacy!" he exclaimed after finishing a bite. "Haha, you're too kind..." Back at the fire, Lu Qing handed a smaller portion to Xiao Yan. "Thank you, brother." Xiao Yan took the rabbit and started eating happily. Lu Qing told the others, "Please, don't be polite. There isn't much rabbit, but everyone should have a taste." The young girls, who had been eyeing the food eagerly, couldn't wait any longer. They quickly took a portion each. Mago and Wei Zian had already started eating, adding the red powder to their meat for extra flavor. "Young Master, your roasting skills are as excellent as ever!" Mago praised. Wei Zian nodded in agreement. S~eaʀᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lu Qing's cooking was the best he had ever tasted. Even the mansion's head chef couldn't compare. Even his mother sometimes stayed at their other residence under the pretext of escaping the heat, but really just to enjoy Lu Qing's cooking. Seeing their exaggerated reactions, the young girls couldn't help but start eating their rabbit meat, exclaiming in surprise at the deliciousness. Lu Qing smiled at their praise, then felt a tug on his pant leg. Looking down, he saw Xiao Li staring up at him. "Don't worry, Xiao Li. Your fish is ready too." Lu Qing had roasted the rabbits first and then started on the fish, so they took a bit longer. When he finally handed the roasted fish to Xiao Li, he quickly prepared rice and meat for the pot, letting it simmer slowly over the fire. Only then did he start eating his portion of rabbit. The meat was still a bit hot, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with juicy, flavorful bites. Lu Qing nodded in satisfaction. It was still good. Despite not having roasted meat for a while, his skills hadn't declined. After enjoying the original flavor, he added some red powder to his meat and continued eating. Even Mago and Wei Zian occasionally added more red powder to their remaining meat. Noticing this, one of the young girls asked curiously, "Young Master Lu, what is that red powder you keep adding?" "It's chili powder, another seasoning I made. Its taste is a bit special, so I didn't add it to your meat. Xiao Yan doesn't like it either," Lu Qing explained with a smile. "Yes, sister, it's really spicy. Xiao Yan doesn't like it," Xiao Yan said, scrunching her nose as if recalling an unpleasant memory. "Chili powder?" The young girls looked at the seasoning with interest. "Chili powder?" The round-faced middle-aged man, having heard Lu Qing's words, was also curious. "Doctor Chen, what is chili powder?" "That's another seasoning Lu Qing came up with. It's quite stimulating. I can't handle it well, but Lu Qing and Zian love it," the old doctor explained. "Oh, how fascinating. I must try it!" The round-faced middle-aged man, always eager to try new foods, was immediately interested. He walked over, holding his half-eaten rabbit meat. "Young Master Lu, may I try some chili powder?" "Of course, Mr. Xu. But it's quite spicy. I'm not sure if you'll like it," Lu Qing said, handing over the bowl of chili powder. "Haha, I love trying strange foods. Don't worry," the round-faced middle-aged man said, sprinkling some chili powder onto his meat and taking a bite. At first, he felt nothing, but after a few chews, the spiciness hit him, spreading through his mouth. It was an intense, slightly painful sensation, yet combined with the rabbit's flavor, it was exhilarating. "What a unique taste!" The round-faced middle-aged man was delighted. It was a new experience, and he loved it. Seeing their master so impressed, the disciples quickly followed suit. The three male disciples enjoyed the chili powder's taste, but the young girl found it too much, coughing and running for water. "Father, you tricked me! This isn't tasty at all!" After drinking several mouthfuls of water, she finally felt her tongue recover and complained to her father. "No, it's delicious!" the round-faced middle-aged man said, eating another piece of chili-covered rabbit, savoring the spicy and fragrant taste. Seeing him enjoy it so much, the girl was dumbfounded. She couldn't understand how her father and brothers could eat something so intense. No wonder Lu Qing had said it was special and not everyone could handle it. Seeing the near-argument between the father and daughter, Lu Qing couldn't help but laugh. He had expected this reaction. People in this world seemed less accustomed to spicy foods. At least in Cangzhou, that was the case. The strongest spice they used in cooking was ginger. The chili powder he made was much spicier, so naturally, not everyone could handle it. "Young Master Lu, this chili powder is truly unique. I've never tasted anything like it. What is it made of?" the round-faced middle-aged man asked. "The main ingredient is a medicinal herb I discovered by chance..." Lu Qing explained. He had discovered the herb, Six Suns Pepper, during a medicinal foraging trip with Xiao Li. It resembled the chili peppers from his previous life but was even spicier and had qi-enhancing properties, making it a valuable herb. After discovering it, Lu Qing had transplanted several plants into his yard, and over the years, they had thrived, providing him with plenty of Six Suns Peppers. He had experimented with various ways to use it, and the chili powder was one of his creations. "To think you could create such a delicious seasoning from a medicinal herb. Young Master Lu, it seems you have a keen interest in food like me," the round-faced middle-aged man said, delighted. "I do enjoy experimenting with food in my free time," Lu Qing admitted. "Haha, I'm fortunate indeed to have tasted such delicacies in this remote place," the round-faced middle-aged man laughed heartily. He was even happier knowing he would be traveling with Lu Qing and his group for the next few days, feeling it was the best decision he had made in years. One plate of roasted meat wasn't enough for martial artists like them, so Lu Qing prepared more dishes. Each one surprised and delighted the round-faced middle-aged man and his disciples, leaving them thoroughly satisfied. However, just as everyone was enjoying their meal in the mountain temple, a commotion suddenly erupted outside. Table of content

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