The sun had just appeared over the horizon.
The entire city seemed to come alive.
The clone has already started accepting tributes from all sides and is gradually getting on the right track.
As for the annihilation of several entire families, Cheng Qian didn't care.
He doesn't care about things like connections with the county or backers.
It's not arrogance, but the worst that can happen is that I will just blow myself up.
The most important Ningyuan clam pearl has been temporarily stored by the clone in a small courtyard in Qianyuan County.
After a while, he planned to ask his clone to come back and return the things.
He also rented a small courtyard in this city with a shop in front and a residence in the back.
Today, Cheng Qian opened the door of the shop in the morning as usual.
This is a bookstore.
No skills, spells or secret techniques are sold there.
They are all travel notes, miscellaneous notes, various legends, and local chronicles.
It is unique in this city.
While selling, we also purchase books of this type.
"Is Shopkeeper Cheng open the door?"
"Hey, Shopkeeper Zuo, what brings you here? Aren't you preparing for a grand banquet these days?"
Cheng Qian took a quick look and saw that he was the owner of a restaurant in the city, and one of the monks with whom he had a common language.
He is a cultivator at the eighth level of foundation building and also a spiritual chef.
Their friendship came from an ancient book that specifically explains ancient dishes.
Since the shop opened, monks who like ancient rare books have come to patronize it from time to time.
There is only one such shopkeeper named Zuo, but he only looks for those who make spiritual dishes.
At that time, there was a book that I liked and wanted to give it spirit stones.
Cheng Qian joked at the time that if he could imitate a magical dish, he would give him the book.
From then on, the two of them became friends and would visit from time to time, and occasionally bring some newly created spiritual dishes to Cheng Qian.
Cheng Qian is a foodie in two lifetimes. He may not be very good at cooking, but he is definitely very picky about food.
In addition, I have gained a lot of knowledge from reading various books during this period.
Whenever he made comments, he would cite extensively, and Shopkeeper Zuo regarded him as a close friend.
"Hey, that distinguished guest has seen the world. My side dishes are not good enough, so I come to you for some inspiration."
"Then go and take a look. I received a notebook two days ago. It seems to be Lingchu's notebook, but I think it's very rough."
"I'll go take a look, and it would be nice to offer some ideas."
Cheng Qian no longer paid any attention to him. He leaned back in the recliner and continued to read the ancient book in his hand at the door.
This monk is just good.
He has a sharp mind and a photographic memory.
He loves studying so much now.
After a while, Shopkeeper Zuo came out sighing.
"I'm right, the record there is too rough."
"Boss Cheng, you are very knowledgeable. Please help me think of a dish."
Cheng Qian put down the travel notes in his hand.
"What kind of customer makes you so unconfident?"
Shopkeeper Zuo looked around subconsciously.
Then send a message to him.
"The Ninth Prince, it's the Ninth Prince who wants to visit my shop."
"Good fellow, no wonder, the royal family is so noble, so they must have very high standards."
"Not only are you very picky, you also have a lot of demands."
"Tell me about it, I'll help you think of a solution."
"He wants to entertain others, but he also wants to show his nobility."
"Ah? The Ninth Prince still needs this kind of superficial effort?"
"I was also surprised at first, but then I asked around and guess what?"
"What's going on?"
"The Ninth Prince is hosting two women at this banquet."
The first people that came to Cheng Qian's mind were Fan Chixiu and her daughter.
Did it work? Or did it not work?
"It is said that the two women are of extraordinary status and are full of nobility. At a banquet for high-ranking officials in the palace, the two women stunned the whole audience."
"Since then, the Ninth Prince has taken it to heart, but unfortunately those two are a little... a little cold to the Ninth Prince? That's what the boss meant by cold."
"The Ninth Prince has tried all kinds of methods, but the other party is still a little indifferent and only shows superficial respect."
"The boss said that he had no other choice but to show off and flaunt his wealth to attract those two to his arms."
Cheng Qian nodded secretly.
What you can't get is the best.
It should be those two people.
The Ninth Prince seems to be rather reserved, or perhaps a bit repressed.
Not willing to use some means.
It seems that he enjoys the process.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so childish and make such stupid moves.
Is this a sign of doubting one's own charm?
Or was it that the two girls taught by Chen Shiyan equalized their psychological advantage?
"Can you help me figure out how to design this dish better?"
"Let me make it clear first. I am just giving you advice. I don't care whether you do it or not, or whether it works or not."
"Good brother, please tell me now."
"Does the Ninth Prince want food? Of course not!"
"What he wanted was to create an air of nobility of his own, but unfortunately, he was already at a disadvantage in his confrontation with the two women."
"Now all I need is to stand up again in front of them."
"Boss Zuo, today I will teach you a trick: invisible pretense is the most deadly."
As he spoke, he stood up, activated the formation of the front shop, and led Shopkeeper Zuo into the backyard.
"Sit down, I'll make you a dish. I read several travel books and created it myself."
As he spoke, he took out a large pot from his storage bag.
This was the body-building technique he had been practicing a while ago, and he needed the flesh and blood of monsters every day to replenish his blood and energy.
I thought of this method after I got tired of eating it.
The immortal world’s version of a double-boiled hotpot.
He spent more than a thousand spirit stones, second-level spirit materials, and celestial fire copper to forge it.
He set up the hot pot and took out the monster meat that he would eat every day from his storage bag.
Shopkeeper Zuo watched Cheng Qian's actions.
Until he ignited the spiritual fire, soon the red and white pots began to boil.
"Brother Cheng, what is this?"
"Manager Zuo, this pot is called the 'Hunyuan Yiqi Pot', which means the harmony of yin and yang."
"Here, this is the dipping sauce, try it."
After saying that, he picked up a piece of monster meat and rolled it three times in the boiling red pot.
Then take it out, dip it in the sauce, and put it into your mouth.
Most of the spiritual chefs are monks who love to eat and know how to eat.
I understood it in seconds after reading it once.
I followed suit and did the same thing.
His eyes lit up instantly.
"How is it? It's not bad. My ingredients are not top quality. If you use some second-level or even third-level monster meat, the taste will be amazing."
Shopkeeper Zuo ignored him.
Carefully savor the ingredients for the dipping sauce and the base ingredients in the pot.
"The way you eat it is very interesting. The base of the dipping sauce is also unique."
"It's this beast meat. Hmm, it's not fresh anymore. There's only some blood left in it. Was it purchased from those 'self-employed cultivators' walking around the streets?"
"How did you know!"
"That was done by one of my cousins. Their meat is like this."
"Fuck, you profiteer, I was told that my progress in my physical training has been very slow recently, just because I wanted to save time and not have to buy the goods myself."
"Hahaha, cats have their ways and mice have their ways. We're all trying to get a meal. I'll go back and find him and ask him to bring you some fresh food. I promise he won't cheat you."
"Come on, tell me about your 'Hunyuan Yiqi Pot'."
Cheng Qian compiled a set of high-sounding things, opening his mouth to talk about yin and yang, and closing his mouth to talk about heaven and earth.
Shopkeeper Zuo’s eyes became brighter and brighter.
"Good bro, I want both the pot and the recipe, name your price!"
"Talking about spiritual stones is too vulgar. Please help me find some ancient books and travel notes. You know I love these the most. Also, come and sit with me when you are free and talk about things in the city."
"You guys are well-informed. I'm too isolated. I can't just turn a deaf ear to what's going on outside."
"Then I won't be polite to you, brother. I'm in a hurry to prepare for the banquet. When I'm done with this, I'll thank you properly."
Cheng Qian sent Manager Zuo to the street.
A meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
This dynasty values rules the most and they abide by them, so it is very rare for such things to happen openly.
This should have been a secret, but now all the chefs know about it, so I'm afraid it will become a big news.
He really wanted to know what tricks the Ninth Prince and the two charming ladies could play.
After hearing the news, he planned to send his clone back as soon as possible to bring the Ningyuan Clam Pearl and the spirit stones he had recently collected.
By the way, pay attention to the progress of the "Taoist Companion" strategy.
I also particularly want to know what the clone, Lord Taishan, feels like.
After all, his is fake, and Lord Taishan already has a child.
He is destined to be a fun-loving person.
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