A bear paw obtained by chance, if Master Mao can not let its value go to waste, I am willing to pay the corresponding remuneration!
Feng Yi snapped his fingers lightly, and a bear paw, comparable in size to a pot lid, suddenly appeared on the guest table.
In the future, his abilities would inevitably be exposed, so Feng Yi used Master Mao as an example this time to test the reactions of outsiders.
Could this be the so-called external manifestation of power that only immortals could wield?! It was truly incredibly convenient!
Master Mao smiled enviously, having witnessed such divine means, which only existed in legends, for the first time.
When he first met Feng Yi, he already knew Feng Yi was no ordinary person.
Master Mao: Can ordinary people eat so much food? A normal person would have burst by now!
But Feng Yi's magical ability to conjure things out of thin air still shocked him.
Feng Yi: An immortal's external manifestation? What a nice way to put it!
However, Master Mao's shock only lasted for two breaths, his attention completely captured by the bear paw on the table.
His eyes flickered with a brilliant light, as if he were looking at an unparalleled beauty.
Master Mao did not disdain the pungent smell of the bear paw; he leaned over and took a deep sniff, his soul seemingly impacted.
Master Mao: The ancestral recipe finally has a chance to be utilized!
Thanks to Feng Yi! Thanks to the bear paw! Thanks to the bounty of nature!
Master Mao's loss of composure was understandable. After all, when did he ever have the opportunity to come into contact with such high-class ingredients?!
As for the reason, it all started with the conflict between Liyue's two major cuisines!
There were two major cuisines in Liyue Harbor: Li Cuisine and Yue Cuisine.
Both were called time-honored brands of Liyue.
Li Cuisine specialized in mountain delicacies, while Yue Cuisine specialized in seafood.
It was unclear whether the name Liyue influenced the two major cuisines, or if the names of the two major cuisines influenced the naming of Liyue Harbor.
Or perhaps Li Cuisine was named after the jade in the mountains, and Yue Cuisine was named after the bright moon on the sea?
Li Cuisine and Yue Cuisine each controlled half of the culinary world of Liyue.
To decide the winner, the two sides engaged in a continuous struggle, constantly developing their supporters.
Even the most famous Li Cuisine restaurant in Liyue Harbor, the Liu Li Pavilion, was located directly opposite the most famous Yue Cuisine restaurant, the Xin Yue Xuan. Even a fool could see the competitive intent.
However, the struggle between the two major cuisines gradually deviated from its original course, evolving into a culinary battle that prioritized cost over deliciousness, rather than simply deliciousness!
Such vicious competition was not conducive to the development of Liyue's culinary culture.
This culinary battle directly led to the monopolization of rare ingredients in Liyue Harbor, drawing the indignation of countless chefs.
Precious mountain delicacies were monopolized by Li Cuisine restaurants, and rare seafood was occupied by Yue Cuisine.
It was difficult to integrate mountain delicacies and seafood, and the diversity of ingredients was thus artificially broken, which would inevitably be detrimental to the development of Liyue cuisine.
Wanmin Restaurant was also a victim of this monopolistic disaster.
Let alone Xiangling, even Master Mao himself found it difficult to get his hands on precious ingredients.
This was also a major reason why Xiangling traveled out to search for ingredients in the original work.
But today, Feng Yi had proactively brought such a tremendous opportunity, how could he not be overjoyed!
Master Mao stated that if he could cook this delicacy well, his culinary skills would surely advance further!
If it weren't for his remaining reason, Master Mao would have planned to close the restaurant, call Xiangling back, and discuss how to handle this treasure!
Little Brother Feng Yi, you jest. I have no way to repay your kindness to Wanmin Restaurant. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to cook such a precious ingredient. How could I possibly accept payment from you again?!
Master Mao remembered Feng Yi's words and seemed to have made up his mind.
Little Brother Feng Yi, I will do my utmost to complete the cooking and will not let your trust go to waste! From today onwards, the doors of Wanmin Restaurant are always open to you, and all expenses are waived.
Master Mao knew that when it came to cooking mountain delicacies like bear paws, Liu Li Pavilion, which specialized in Li Cuisine, was definitely more skilled than him.
If Feng Yi were to take the Cangxiong bear paw to Liu Li Pavilion, he would likely be treated as an honored guest.
After all, Liu Li Pavilion rarely collected such rare delicacies.
However, Feng Yi still entrusted this precious ingredient to Wanmin Restaurant for cooking. If he didn't show some appreciation for this immense kindness, he would feel uneasy!
Feng Yi: ???
You're this enthusiastic? I feel awkward asking for money!
A common Cangxiong bear paw made him so excited? What would happen if he saw golden and silver Cangxiong bear paws? Wouldn't he faint from excitement?
Feng Yi then discussed the specific parts to be cooked with Master Mao.
This bear paw was too large to fit into a single pot.
Even if it fit, after cooking, there would be too much to eat.
Therefore, Feng Yi only selected a small portion with the best meat for consumption, and sold the rest to Master Mao.
Master Mao immediately offered a sky-high price of three million Mora!
However, Master Mao's available funds were only one million Mora at the moment, so he could only write an IOU.
Moreover, not all of this one million Mora could be given to Feng Yi; he needed to keep half to maintain the daily operations of Wanmin Restaurant.
In the end, Feng Yi only received 500,000 Mora.
However, these Mora were sufficient to cover short-term daily expenses.
As the two finalized the details, Xiangling returned after finishing her busy cooking.
As soon as she entered, she saw the enormous bear paw on the guest table and was immediately captivated.
Feng Yi, Dad, is this?
Xiangling, come here quickly, this is
After Master Mao explained the situation to Xiangling, Xiangling was also shocked by Feng Yi's generosity.
When Xiangling was learning to cook, she had asked her father why she couldn't buy the precious ingredients recorded in some of their ancestral recipes.
Her father told her that Wanmin Restaurant was Wanmin Restaurant, and unlike Li Cuisine which must be mountain delicacies, or Yue Cuisine which must be seafood.
Wanmin Restaurant used the most common ingredients, the most universal flavors, and the most exquisite techniques to create the most delicious dishes.
Dishes were simply prepared for all hungry people, and those who set such rigid rules were mediocre minds who couldn't see the essence of cooking.
Xiangling had always believed and remembered her father's words.
However, as she grew older and gained more experience, she also discovered other reasons: their low-tier establishments simply couldn't afford those precious ingredients!
Due to ingredient limitations, many dishes couldn't be attempted, and their culinary skills were constantly restricted.
But Xiangling refused to give up; she continuously developed new dishes to advance her culinary skills.
Xiangling herself knew that to truly break through the limits of her culinary skills, she would always have to contend with the constraint of precious ingredients.
Feng Yi, if you want to eat anything in the future, just tell me. As long as I can do it, I will never let you down!
This was Xiangling's own thanks to Feng Yi!