Chapter 187 Meow meow meow meow
The night is dark.
In front of the magnificent gate of Juntian Prison, a faint yellow-green light was lit, but it could not illuminate the cold eternal night. At such a lonely moment, smelling the aroma of the hot stew... is really hard to bear.
But where can we get braised food in this godforsaken place? Not to mention Juntian Prison, even if we search the entire upper realm, we can’t find a place selling braised food!
This is why many immortals often disguise themselves and come down to earth to have a feast.
So, when they smelled that smell, the two jailers naturally thought it was their own hallucination.
It's crazy to be at work!
Or it was normal for them to have hallucinations when they had to work 10,000 days a week. Before, they even hallucinated that they were not on duty in front of Juntian Prison, but sleeping in a warm bed...
The new jailer sniffed and said, "Brother, this hallucination is too real."
"My dear little brother, I have seen this kind of illusion many times," the old jailer said calmly, "If you ignore it, it will disappear after a stick of incense."
However, as time passed, the fragrance not only did not dissipate, but it became stronger and stronger!
The new jailer's mouth involuntarily secreted saliva. He swallowed several times, but the saliva still continued to flow.
Although the old jailer was a little shaken, he was experienced after all, so he immediately held his breath and advised the new jailer: "It's all an illusion, it's the devil in your heart! If you don't think about it, it will naturally disappear..."
The words haven't finished yet.
Suddenly, not far away, there was the sound of wheels squeaking on the ground.
The two jailers opened their eyes wide instantly and looked towards the source of the sound.
A three-wheeled snack stand was wobbling towards them, leaving behind the sound of crisp bells along the way. There was a small night light hanging on the car, and a plaque with the words "Simple Braised Food" written on it.
On the stove, a pot of brown sauce was being heated over a low fire. It had a warm, lustrous sheen, and emitted hot white mist, carrying the rich aroma of the sauce that drifted across the cold night. Under the bright warm yellow light, through the glass window, you can see that the snack stand is full of all kinds of braised food, neatly arranged:
The braised beef was cut into thick slices, showing a beautiful red sauce color, and the soft tendons on the edges were full of marinade, and the aroma of meat was overflowing;
The braised pig's trotter in the middle was braised to a fragrant and shiny color, showing a translucent amber color. It looked full of collagen elasticity, as if you could taste the soft and chewy gelatin with just a light bite;
The chicken wings and feet half-soaked in the old sauce were plump and rich in color, as if they would fall off the bones with just a slight suck.
Not to mention the marinated egg, which was cut in the middle, the yolk was oozing with oil, and the egg white was dyed brown by the old marinade, soaked in the essence of the marinade;
In addition, there are dried tofu, kelp, potatoes, ribs...
"Welcome to the Simple Braised Food Shop!" In front of the snack stand, a handsome young man in a floral apron showed a warm smile. His sleeves were rolled up and he was holding a large spoon. Like any snack stand owner on the street in the human market, he gave people a sense of steadfastness and reliability:
"We have braised beef, braised pig's trotters, and braised eggs. They are all delicious. If they don't taste good, you don't have to pay for them! Would you like to try them, sir?"
“…”
Quiet.
As quiet as death.
It’s not that the two jailers don’t buy it, but...
The two of them stared at the braised goods behind the glass window, scanning from the braised beef to the braised chicken wings, wishing their sight could turn into tongues so they could suck all the braised goods on the spread into their mouths!
If they hadn't known it was an illusion, they would have rushed forward and pressed their faces against the glass window to get a good look!
Their souls were completely taken away, the two jailers' lips trembled, and their brains and reason were completely shattered by the scene before them.
For a moment, in front of the silent Juntian Prison gate, the only sound that could be heard was the sound of people swallowing saliva.
After a long while, the new jailer rubbed his eyes and couldn't help but speak:
"F-F-F-..."
"...This illusion is too real!!! Who can stand this!!!!"
“Is this really an illusion?”
The old jailer also began to murmur in his heart.
How could this illusion be so real?
The two looked at each other, and at the same time opened their third eyes to see: the third eye is an eye that can see through all the fantasies of evil spirits and monsters, and can only reflect real things.
In the vision of the Heavenly Eye, the 'Simple Braised Food' stall not only did not disappear, but became even more real. The heat, fragrance, and temptingness of the food were all doubled!
"..." The two jailers first wiped their saliva, then...
Pupil earthquake!
"This, this, this, is this true?!"
The new jailer took a deep breath and said, "Oh my god, how could someone set up a stall in this corner? Can there be any business?"
"Boss, give me one of each of your braised dishes to try, especially the braised beef. It smells so good..." The old jailer couldn't resist the temptation and walked forward, pointing at the braised dishes behind the glass window and starting to choose. After so many years of working in the workplace, the experience he summed up is that when you are in good times, you should enjoy life to the fullest.
Jian Yunlan quickly started packing: "Okay!"
Soon, Jian Yunlan sorted the various braised goods into categories, wrapped them in oil paper, and handed them over: "Your braised food."
"Thank you, boss."
The old jailer also handed over a few taels of silver, his eyes shining, he swallowed, and couldn't wait to take it.
The whole scene seemed so natural and normal.
If this happened in a bustling night market, no one would question this scene, but...
This is the eerie and cold entrance to the largest prison in the upper realm!
The new jailer recalled the rules he had heard during the recent induction training, waved his hands, and urgently called a halt:
"No, wait a minute, you can't set up a stall in front of Juntian Prison!!! Setting up a stall is against the law!!!"
"According to Article 17,985 of Juntian Prison," the new jailer put on his glasses hastily, took out a 'New Jailer Training Manual' from somewhere, and began to read:
"'Anyone who illegally sets up a stall in front of Juntian Prison must be taken away immediately and convicted and punished by the warden'..."
As soon as these words were spoken, the actions of the two people in front of the snack stand stopped instantly.
Two pairs of eyes turned to the new jailer at the same time.
The old jailer's eyes were full of dissatisfaction and condemnation! This kid really doesn't understand the ways of the world. Even if you want to complain, why not wait until he buys the braised goods? Newcomers tend to be rash when doing things.
The look in the eyes of the owner of the braised food stall was one of surprise...with a hint of appreciation and joy?
The new jailer shook his head in confusion, thinking he had seen it wrong.
Who would be so happy upon hearing that they are going to be arrested? Impossible. Impossible.
The new jailer took out handcuffs and stepped forward to detain the snack stand owner.
But just as he took a step forward, the aroma of the braised food on the stall rushed straight to the top of his head, which was enough to soften a person's iron will... The new jailer stopped in his tracks, with confusion and entanglement in his eyes.
The old jailer took advantage of this moment to take out a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Jian Yunlan. He smiled flatteringly and said in a low voice, "He's new here and doesn't know the rules very well. Boss, don't bother with him!"
Jian Yunlan did not take the cigarette. He hesitated, as if he was going to take back the oil paper package of the braised food: "But, he just said that those who set up stalls illegally will be taken away to see the warden..."
Seeing the delicious food about to fly away, the old jailer immediately became sweaty and his eyes were bloodshot. He lobbied:
"You see, the rules are dead, but people are alive. You sold this stew to me, and only God, the earth, you and I know it. The warden doesn't need to know!"
Jian Yunlan was half-believing and half-doubting: "You mean, you won't take me to see the warden?"
Seeing that something was going to happen, the old jailer immediately pointed to the sky and swore, "No! Of course not! I swear on my godhead, if I break this promise, I will fall into the world of beasts!"
This is a poisonous oath.
Hearing this, the new jailer glared.
...This is just for stuttering, I'm willing to give it all up!
Although the old jailer is not a golden immortal like the Immortal Lord of the Spirit Realm, he is also a minor god with an age as long as the sky. He can actually utter the oath of "falling into the animal realm", which shows that he is serious.
The old jailer thought that the snack stand owner withdrew the braised goods because he was afraid of the warden. Now that he has sworn this, the boss shouldn't be afraid, right?
Will you give the braised food to him?
However, unexpectedly, Jian Yunlan's hand holding the oil paper bag actually continued to retract it!
Seeing the braised food getting farther and farther away, the old jailer was about to cry. He wanted to kneel down to Jian Yunlan and said, "Boss, my good boss, what on earth are you going to do? What do you want me to do in order to eat the braised food?"
Under the old jailer's earnest pleading eyes, Jian Yunlan thought for a moment and said seriously: "If you want me to sell you braised food, I only have one simple request..."
The new jailer beside him also pricked up his ears and listened.
What does he want? Wealth and glory, or natural treasures?
"...If you agree to send me to see the warden, I will sell you braised food." Jian Yunlan added the second half of the sentence, emphasizing with a bright smile, "I want to go to jail!"
Old jailer: “……?”
New jailer: “……???”
What kind of weird habit is this?
“…”
After one stick of incense.
The old jailer and the new jailer each took the braised food they bought and carefully opened the oil paper packages. The rich aroma hit them again!
The two of them could no longer contain their excitement. They didn't even have time to pick up chopsticks. Instead, they each grabbed a piece of braised beef with their hands and put it into their mouths...
"!!!"
After one sip, the fatigue and numbness in the eyes of the two jailers disappeared, leaving only complete joy.
——The braised beef was sliced thickly. When you take a bite, the first thing your teeth feel is the hot and firm meat. As your teeth bite through the beef, it peels off layer by layer along the texture, the rich marinade oozes out, and your mouth is filled with the mellow flavor.
What is even more surprising is the fascia between the beef, which has a soft and chewy texture, and is soaked in the oily marinade. It is chewy but not dry at all. The more you chew, the more tender it becomes, and the more salty and fragrant it becomes!
After being on duty for more than three thousand days in the cold nights, when you are the most bored and hungry, who would understand the feeling of having a bite of braised beef and a sip of wine?
Their bodies warmed up, and the two jailers no longer suppressed their inner feelings. After eating the braised beef, they immediately reached out to grab the braised eggs, braised chicken wings, and braised dried tofu that they had been drooling over for a long time...
“…”
Finally, the two oil paper bags were completely searched and even the juice was licked clean one by one.
The two jailers were satisfied with the meal and the wine.
"…Have you almost finished eating?"
"Almost. Let's get going."
The old jailer dusted off the dust on his body and looked at Jian Yunlan, "Then, according to the agreement, as a thank you for the braised food for the boss..."
Click. Click.
Two crisp sounds of the lock being locked were heard.
There was a pair of silver handcuffs on Jian Yunlan's wrists.
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