Although I have things on my mind, cooking is something that's ingrained in my bones, and I can still cook perfectly even without putting in any effort.
Moreover, this matter cannot be rushed at the moment. Even if he does ascend to the Immortal Realm, one person cannot contend with a top-tier power.
Today's main dish is not a meat dish, but a purely vegetarian dish - Xiaoyuan Tofu.
Ye Feng took out a large piece of braised tofu, cut it into strips about five centimeters long, and then asked the kitchen helpers to break the tofu into small pieces. To make this dish flavorful, the cuts in the tofu must be minimized. If the cuts are too large, the tofu will be sealed in and won't absorb the flavor easily.
While his disciples were preparing the tofu, Ye Feng had already started heating the oil in the wok. He was still sautéing scallions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant, and then he put a handful of spices into each pot. Next, he poured some soy sauce into each pot, and the soy sauce quickly released its aroma under the heat of the oil.
Seeing that the aroma of the various ingredients in the pot had been fully released, Ye Feng took out the broth from the jade slip.
After a hissing sound, the pot calmed down, and soon small bubbles began to bubble and rise in the pot.
After adjusting the seasoning, Ye Feng put the tofu pieces that his disciples had broken into pieces directly into the pot.
After adding the tofu, Ye Feng put the lid on the pot. This step is very important. When the pot is covered, the tofu will expand as it simmers, and the inside will become honeycomb-like. Without the lid on, this effect cannot be achieved.
After bringing it to a boil over high heat and simmering it over low heat for 50 minutes, the dish is basically done. Its main feature is that it is simple and easy to make. Not only can restaurants make it, but you can also make it at home. Even people with average cooking skills can make a decent pot as long as they don't add too much salt.
This dish wasn't served on a plate, but rather in a clay pot, where it was still bubbling as it was placed inside.
[Perfect Courtyard Tofu, rated 6.5 stars. Made primarily with Shengling soybeans and natural brine, the tofu is simmered for nearly an hour, allowing it to perfectly absorb the broth. One bite leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth.]
[Effects: After consumption, increases the body's maximum stored spiritual energy by 45% within 1 hour; increases Qi defense by 25%; increases bone strength by 25%]
The result was mediocre, barely managing to maintain the minimum standard of a signature dish.
Ye Feng himself felt that this attribute was acceptable, since he hadn't really put his heart into it.
After tasting the food briefly and leaving some for the kitchen helpers, Ye Feng instructed his disciples to serve the dishes.
This dish was only barely passable for Ye Feng, but it was already top-notch for the diners.
Jiang Lu curiously picked up a piece of tofu from the casserole, which was still bubbling. As soon as the tofu was squeezed by the chopsticks, the broth that had been sucked into it began to flow out through the honeycomb-like holes on its surface. The amount of broth was so large that it looked like a small waterfall.
After a period of adjustment, Jiang Lu can now be considered a decent eater. He knows that Ye Feng must have his reasons for doing this, so he put the piece of tofu that had been squeezed until it was almost dry back into the casserole. He then carefully picked up another piece of tofu, this time being extremely careful, afraid that he might squeeze out the soup again if he used too much force.
He carefully put it in his mouth, and the rich aroma of soybeans immediately filled his nose. Then, full of anticipation, Jiang Lu took a big bite...
"Boom!"
Jiang Lu felt as if a food-themed energy bomb had exploded in his mouth, and the gushing soup seemed to be about to blow his head apart.
The rich broth, a blend of the aromas of beans and meat, combined with the tender, succulent tofu, was so irresistible to Jiang Lu that he felt no one in the world could resist its allure.
"Ouch... This tofu is so hot... Ouch..."
It was unclear which disciple with lower cultivation level had burned the tofu. He kept spitting it out, but he couldn't bear to spit it out. He just kept spitting it out, blowing on it, and swallowing it. Jiang Lu couldn't help but smile. His heart, which had been calm and still, suddenly felt a little more lively.
...
Qingcheng opened her eyes helplessly and sighed with great disappointment.
Although not much time had passed outside, time had accelerated here, and her seven-day period had safely passed, but she had indeed failed to seize the opportunity.
"Liar! You told me it wasn't due to the toxic milk powder's enhancement success rate, but this is clearly it! With such a high success rate, I still failed. I absolutely do not believe it's because of my bad luck or lack of skill!"
Feeling a sullen anger, Qingcheng took out the jade slip from her bosom.
Upon seeing the contents, his initially angry expression instantly turned to joy. However, he then frowned. "A great reward brings forth brave men," he thought. "If this fellow villager is willing to spend so much to tempt me, a brave man, then this matter is probably not simple."
"Hello, I'm out of quarantine now. Is there anything we can discuss in person? I need to understand the situation before deciding whether to take on this job."
While Ye Feng was making soup, he saw Qingcheng's message. He quickly finished making the soup and then broke through the void to reach the place he had agreed to meet with Qingcheng.
Upon meeting, Ye Feng got straight to the point: "The main reason I've come to you is to ask for your help. Your Wanhua Sect disciple, Fairy Youlan, and my senior brother are deeply in love. Years ago, she faked her death and married into my Shushan Sword Sect. Some time ago, she ascended to immortality, and she should have ascended to your Wanhua Sect in the Immortal Realm. I'd like to ask if you have any way to help us bring her out."
Qingcheng frowned and said, "The tenet of my Wanhua Sect is freedom of love, so why fake your death?"
Ye Feng said, "There are always ways to deal with such things, and it's normal for some subordinates to be outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant. But that's not the point. The point is whether you can leave after you ascend to your Myriad Flower Sect?"
Qingcheng chuckled and said, "It's a small matter. My master is the current sect master of the Immortal Realm. My master, who ascended from the lower realm, has never really restricted them."
Upon hearing this, Ye Feng was overjoyed and said, "That's wonderful! If this matter succeeds, I will definitely reward you handsomely!"
Qingcheng said, "It's alright. Just communicate with your Shushan Sword Sect disciples in the Immortal Realm and arrange a time to pick her up."
Ye Feng quickly replied, "Okay, then I'll thank you on behalf of the mother and daughter."
Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, Qingcheng's two willow-leaf eyebrows suddenly furrowed.
"Wait, what do you mean? Mother and daughter? Youlan ascended to the Immortal Realm after getting pregnant?"
Ye Feng's heart skipped a beat when he heard Youlan's question. Why was there such a big difference in reaction between bringing a child and not bringing a child?
"Yes, Sister-in-law Youlan is pregnant."
"That's troublesome!"
Qingcheng smiled bitterly and helplessly: "There's something you might not know. In all these years, there has never been a case of pregnancy in my Wanhua Sect. If Youlan were to become pregnant, you would certainly know what that would mean for the Wanhua Sect. In this situation, if you want to get someone from Master, you might as well just kill me."
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