The onlookers' gazes turned into sharp thorns, piercing Xu Gu and making him feel an urge to flee.

But Boss Lu's smiling expression told Xu Gu that he couldn't escape.

I glanced at the Divine Doctor's Hall and saw some doctors who had been drawn by the commotion watching from the entrance.

Xu Gu also saw Jiang Yunhe's face among them.

With them around, we're not afraid of any food-related problems.

It's alright, trust Boss Lu. At worst, we'll just try and die.

With constant self-suggestion, Xu Gu closed his eyes and threw the worm into his mouth.

He had intended to swallow the insect whole, thinking that even if it tasted strange, he wouldn't be able to tell. But he was unlucky; the bamboo skewer he stuck in was a grasshopper.

This little thing is too big for him to swallow whole.

His tongue curled up inside his mouth, and Xu Gu closed his teeth and bit down.

Click.

The grasshopper's shell was bitten open, making the exact same sound he had imagined.

The broken shells inevitably landed on the tongue, and the taste of the grasshopper began to be detected by the taste buds.

Xu Gu's face was contorted in a grimace, but the next second he showed a look of astonishment.

How could that be?

Xu Gu spoke up, surprised by the unexpected taste of the food.

The taste he experienced at that moment left him stunned and rooted to the spot.

No words can adequately express how amazing this is.

He held the bowl, pursed his lips, and carefully savored the taste lingering in his mouth. No matter how he tried to taste it, the flavor he received was absolutely superb.

Brother, are you alright?

Someone patted Xu Gu, who was not moving.

"The Divine Doctor's Hall is right next door, don't try to tough it out if something happens."

"It's not worth risking your life for a bite to eat."

"Also, young lady, this stuff doesn't look like something a human would eat. You'd better leave now, or you'll get arrested by the Tianyi City law enforcement."

"Taking shortcuts is not advisable."

The kind-hearted person spoke earnestly, showing concern for Xu Gu and Lu Wu.

"Who says it's not worth it?"

Before Lu Wu could speak, Xu Gu retorted first, his cheeks flushed red, clearly anxious and agitated.

Mr. Lu has only just set up his stall, and they already want him to leave. What will he do then?

"Let me tell you, this thing may look scary, but it's actually very delicious, really."

"If you don't believe me, try it."

Xu Gu enthusiastically recommended the product to everyone, and to convince them, he ate another bamboo worm.

Compared to grasshoppers, bamboo worms are much lighter.

Its golden-brown body was covered with crispy bubbles, clearly indicating it had been thoroughly fried.

It's crispy when you bite into it, but the inside is quite delicate with a slight burst of flavor, tasting a lot like pork cracklings.

The salty, savory, and slightly spicy flavor comes from the spices Lu Wufang adds. If you fully experience it, you can also taste the original sweetness of the bamboo worm.

The rich texture and flavor made Xugusi keep eating, but he couldn't stop.

He picked up another piece of perilla and ate it.

Slightly bitter.

The herbal spice is refreshing, and the flavor is similar to mint and basil, but more robust.

Many people dislike the intense, head-on stimulation, but when used as a garnish at an insect feast, it complements the other two elements perfectly.

Xu Gu liked it very much.

He was absolutely wrong.

He shouldn't have doubted Boss Lu's skills. Even terrible insects could be transformed into something magical in Boss Lu's hands.

He was convinced; he was truly convinced.

Xu Gu secretly vowed that from this day forward, he would be Boss Lu's most loyal follower.

Even if Boss Lu's cooking becomes even more unacceptable than it is today, he will not question it in the slightest.

*smack smack*

"It's delicious."

Xu Gu exclaimed in admiration, poking around with the bamboo skewer a few times, and the food in the bowl was much less.

All of this stemmed from Xu Gu's genuine feelings, but not everyone believed him.

"Hey bro, that's enough. Don't put on such a hard show. Don't get too into the role."

Some people in the crowd sneered.

"You're quite the good shill. Don't think you can fool us just because you're a good actor."

"Even a dog wouldn't eat this, so don't waste your time."

He was a young man who looked weak, his body as thin as a bamboo pole, and dark circles under his eyes, which looked like he had kidney deficiency.

But now, he smirked, adopting a sober demeanor, and mocked Xu Gu's little tricks.

"I'm not a shill, and I wasn't acting. This really is delicious."

Seeing that someone was denying Boss Lu's skills, Xu Gu frowned and explained, "With Boss Lu's skills, do you need to hire someone to help you?"

But his response made the young man burst into laughter.

"He's getting anxious, he's getting anxious. I'm afraid I've exposed him and he won't get his wages."

"No matter how eloquently you speak, look around you, who believes you, who dares to eat there?"

The sharp words failed to wound Lu Wu's heart.

A good cook should humbly accept different opinions, but Lu Wu never cared about those who had such brilliant insights before even tasting the food.

If anyone's going to talk back, it should be Big Yellow.

That's what it means to have your major matched to your job.

"Woof woof!"

At this moment, Dog Aotian and Lu Wu were of one mind. Seeing someone disrespecting their master, Big Yellow bared its teeth.

Following Lu Wu, he made great progress, and his cultivation level improved.

With the occasional training from Huo Huo and Mi Mi, the dog Ao Tian is no longer the little stray from Xiahe Town.

"Get lost, you stinking dog, or I'll kick you to death."

The young man glared angrily.

"I didn't lie, why are you angry? Are you feeling guilty? Do you think anyone believes you?"

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