In the middle of the night, in the high-level district kitchen.
Since Zhang Wei had modified the Lingxi Five禽 Soup, the Soul of the Soup had left a letter in a hidden spot, hoping to communicate with Zhang Wei.
Zhang Wei only learned of this after returning to work.
Competing through skill was a form of communication among chefs, which Zhang Wei did not reject.
To avoid exposure, Zhang Wei secretly took the letter while no one was around in the dead of night.
He returned to the labor dormitory.
Zhang Wei opened the letter and, with the fragmented memories left by his physical body, was able to read it.
Why the Lingxi Five禽 Soup was made, and whether it had any connection with his master. He thanked him for the enlightenment. If there was a chance, could they exchange skills and taste each other's craftsmanship...
"Exchanging skills is out of the question. I don't want to be noticed for now. But speaking of craftsmanship, I just happen to have all the seasonings..."
As Zhang Wei's strength increased, the hundred-plus dishes in the Treasury Hall gradually became insufficient.
Now, a single meal could easily consume twenty kilograms of food, which was the amount for thirty strong men.
Although he had cultivated the "Shi Mo" technique, which could greatly reduce daily energy consumption, the secondary physical development caused by increased strength required even more exaggerated energy and nutrients! Tens of thousands of calories were consumed casually, and ordinary ingredients simply could not provide enough nourishment.
With his mind sinking into the Treasury Hall, Zhang Wei began preparations for his first formal culinary endeavor in this异界.
Zhang Wei hailed from an ancient country on Blue Star, which had always had a large population but scarce arable land and a shortage of food.
The utilization of ingredients was world-class; whether it was wild vegetables from the fields or animal offal, they could be transformed into delicious dishes after processing.
Under the most unfavorable innate conditions, that ancient country had managed to grow against the odds into a top global culinary nation!
Besides preparing top-tier state banquets, Zhang Wei was also adept at regional folk snacks.
"What should I make?"
"Since it's an exchange, I'll let you experience the top culinary philosophy of the mysterious East."
In the past, due to material limitations, some braised dishes, curries, noodle soups, fried noodles, Hu La Tang, and other dishes could not be stored in the Treasury Hall.
This had always been a regret for Zhang Wei.
"This time, I will bring the common folk into the hall!"
Meanwhile, on the top of the Great Glacier.
Following the rising air current, a figure descended from the sky and landed on the transport platform on the glacier.
"As expected, the aerial passage has the most lax security."
In the cold wind, even the native animals of the ice field hid away, let alone people out and about.
This person was tall and imposing, clad in a black tight-fitting suit that made him resemble Batman. His wide cloak could harden into gliding wings, allowing for solo flight using the updrafts.
He unfolded the parchment in his hand, which roughly depicted the terrain map of the glacier and listed various powerful individuals to be wary of.
This man in black was named Bruce, a retired executive officer of the Heavenly Thief Alliance.
Half a month ago, someone approached the Heavenly Thief Alliance, insisting on obtaining an item from the Food Display Cabinet. The mission was too difficult, so they sought out Bruce, the former executive officer who had already retired!
Out of consideration for his long-standing relationship with the Heavenly Thief Alliance, Bruce reluctantly agreed.
In the aerial transport passage, a group of security guards shivered around a bonfire.
"Damn it, it's getting colder these past two days. Even my Level 4 awakened cells are struggling!"
"We're okay, but if an ordinary person came here near the entrance, they'd freeze to death in minutes."
"Hey? Did you guys feel something just pass by..."
"Stop being so jumpy. With this much wind, it was probably just a frozen bird."
"That makes sense..."
Below the Food Display Cabinet.
"President, you called for me."
Xi Feng, seeing the Soul of the Soup arrive, said with a smile, "Old Tang, what did the Century Exhibition Association gain this time?"
The Century Exhibition Association had been established for sixty years, and Xi Feng was its second president.
Human appetite was insatiable; countless ingredients were discovered every day, and countless others were eaten to extinction.
The association had always been dedicated to collecting delicacies from around the world and freezing them in Century Ice Pillars for future generations to admire.
Of course, extinct ingredients were rare treasures, and their appreciation potential was astonishing.
The Soul of the Soup replied, "This time, the association mobilized its entire force. It must be an extraordinary treasure!"
Xi Feng, like presenting a treasure, took out a square box, which was a top-quality food preservation container.
"Months ago, the association received news that a group of Duoluo Jingang were discovered in Courtyard No. 8!"
Duoluo Jingang were four-armed gorillas, carnivorous, with a capture level of nine.
The Soul of the Soup asked in confusion, "Duoluo Jingang? Such creatures are ravenous. How could a single pack have enough prey to sustain them?"
"We were also puzzled, so we sent people to investigate. The result..."
"What?"
"They didn't rely on hunting; countless herbivores were delivered directly to their doorstep! This means that within the Duoluo Jingang's territory, there must be something that drives herbivores into a frenzy!"
The Soul of the Soup said with a wry smile, "Captain, stop playing coy. Tell me what your intuition says it is."
"The Treasure Fruit!"
"The Treasure Fruit? Is it the legendary Rainbow Fruit? The mythical fruit that can change its taste to seven flavors based on temperature and humidity?"
Legend had it that if even a drop of Rainbow Fruit's original liquid were added to a swimming pool, the entire pool would turn into a thick, aromatic fruit juice. Although it was merely a legend, it was enough to prove the quality of the Rainbow Fruit!
"This time, the association mobilized its entire force, eliminated fifty Duoluo Jingang, and acquired three Rainbow Fruits. I've decided to use one of them, divided into several portions, for the association's operations."
A ripe Rainbow Fruit weighed a full 150 kilograms. The preservation box in front of the Soul of the Soup was about two liters in volume.
Given the rarity of the Rainbow Fruit, the value of this box was undoubtedly immense!
This was also one of the benefits for chefs; without having to venture into dangerous territories, countless Gourmet Hunters would present them with treasures.
Gourmet Hunters focused on combat needed chefs to improve themselves, and chefs needed Gourmet Hunters to capture ingredients; the two were interdependent.
Carrying the Rainbow Fruit back to his room, he casually placed it aside.
Despite it being such a high-level earthly treasure, the Soul of the Soup had no desire to taste it. His attention was completely focused on the ceramic pot before him.
"Where exactly is the gap... I wonder if that letter was seen."
"This soup was improved upon my foundation, meaning the gap to perfection isn't that large... only a key point was missed."
"The theft of seasonings... was it to prevent me from guessing something through the types and quantities of seasonings consumed? Was it to make me realize it on my own..."
For the past two days, the Soul of the Soup had been completely absorbed in this pot of soup, appearing somewhat dazed.
Faint white smoke drifted into the room, and the Soul of the Soup immediately started yawning. Before he could take three steps, he fainted under the bed. Da Feng Novel Network.
Bruce, dressed in black, entered the room.
"Old friend, your sleeping posture is a bit undignified."
"I'm sorry to meet you in this manner. We each serve our masters, and there's no other way."
As Bruce had expected, the Soul of the Soup had always been uninterested in improving his strength, so this bag of sleeping incense easily knocked him out.
He opened the box containing the Rainbow Fruit.
"There's a bit less than I expected, but this should be enough to report back."
Bruce left a letter, roughly recounting old times and leaving the emblem of the Heavenly Thief Alliance.
This was an important method for master thieves to enhance their reputation.
"This aroma... Lingxi Five禽 Soup!"
Before leaving, Bruce finally noticed the sealed jar on the table.
Such a tightly sealed jar, capable of preserving heat and aroma, was specifically used for storing soups.
Even with such top-notch sealing, the aroma emanating from it was enough to prove the richness of the Lingxi Five禽 Soup.
"Has it really been ten years since we competed with each other?"
"Oh well, since I'm here, let me taste your craftsmanship to see if it has improved at all."