Chapter 154 Eastern Regions 17 Although I didn't know that the Gongshi clan was holding this...
Although the purpose of the banquet held by the Gongshi clan is unknown, the dishes served were indeed quite good.
When it comes to dishes, five parts technique and five parts ingredients. Regardless of the skill of the chef hired by the Gongshi family, the ingredients are indeed top-notch. For example, the fish that Xie Jiaoyue is currently preparing is fresh and tender. Even without any seasoning, just a simple sprinkle of salt is enough to make it delicious.
What's more, they've put a lot of effort into seasoning it, so you can't stop eating it once you start.
Xie Jiaoyue was busy eating and had no time to pay attention to anyone. Moreover, she remembered that her little friend Jin Wan was employed by the Gongshi family and was also a member of the chef team. She was here today to support Jin Wan and could not afford to cause trouble with others and ruin the event.
As for the random noises around you, just treat them like flies buzzing.
Some people just get more excited the more you ignore them.
"Actually, those cultivators from small places are not much different from ordinary people. They just happen to have a little bit of spiritual root. They have neither resources nor knowledge. How can such people compare with our Fairy Zhuo?"
"Yes, it's only because the four great families were kind enough to give them a chance to see the prosperity of the Buzhou Immortal Realm that they had such an opportunity in their lives."
"These people probably haven't even seen one of the dishes on the table before, but once they start eating, they can't stop."
"This is a banquet hosted by the Gongshi clan. Let alone outsiders, there are some things I've never even seen before, like this golden pastry. What is it?"
Gold is not a color that often appears on food, but the pastry that was served was not only golden all over, but also sculpted into the shape of a blooming flower. The layers of petals unfolded one after another, and it was so lifelike that it made people want to taste it.
Pastries have never been valued in the cultivation world and rarely appear at banquets, so they attracted everyone's attention as soon as they appeared. Many hands couldn't help but reach for the plates, and some even accidentally bumped into each other.
Xie Jiaoyue was the same, but she was lucky; there weren't many people at her table, so no one was competing with her for food.
She took a bite, and the outer shell was incredibly crispy, thanks to a unique puff pastry technique. She remembered that Jin Wan had practiced it for a long time without much success, but she never expected that she would actually master it now.
That's not all. Keep biting, and you'll find a chewy rice cake texture beneath the crispy exterior, and then a soft, sweet taro paste inside.
This taro paste is specially processed, using the oil layer left after boiling fresh milk to make it smooth, without any residue, and melts in your mouth, with a subtle milky aroma.
Each layer has a perfect texture, and the flavors unfold and blend together, making every bite a taste of happiness.
That's the power of desserts!
Xie Jiaoyue couldn't help but squint her eyes in satisfaction, feeling that the desserts were almost identical to those she had eaten at five-star hotels in her previous life. She would use her years of experience in making desserts to help Jin Wan develop a recipe, and she was determined to help Jin Wan carry forward the art of desserts in the future!
Not only Xie Jiaoyue, but also Gong Shichuo's girlfriends at the next table fell silent.
I was too busy eating to talk, so I remained silent.
Their table was already crowded, and one was gone in an instant; there wasn't a second one available.
Some of them turned their attention to the table in front of Xie Jiaoyue.
I really want to go get it...
Which is more important, saving face or speaking out? It's such a difficult choice.
Ultimately, saving face was more important, so no one actually made a move and could only watch helplessly as Xie Jiaoyue ate one delicious snack after another.
"Some people have never seen good things before. They finally get a chance to eat at a banquet, and they can't get enough of it."
Gong Shichuo hadn't spoken all day, but for the first time, he said, "This is a pastry chef I specially sought out in the Buzhou Immortal Realm. He has only recently begun to make a name for himself in the Buzhou Immortal Realm, so he is quite rare."
Xie Jiaoyue wiped her mouth with her handkerchief, then cast a cleaning spell on it before tucking it back into her waistband. Without turning her head, she replied, "Is it possible that the reason this person has only recently risen to prominence is because they weren't in the Buzhou Immortal Realm before?"
Gong Shichuo stood up abruptly: "You're not trying to say that this person isn't from the Buzhou Immortal Realm, but from some remote, sparsely populated city, are you?"
With the big sister in charge, the girls can't fall behind.
"I wonder if this person is trying to imply that the other person is from their hometown?"
"How could that be? Don't forget to flatter yourself. This person has probably been studying under some master for a long time and has only recently graduated. There's absolutely no way he could have any connection with those unknown places."
"That's for sure. The Buzhou Immortal Realm is a place where rare and precious materials are concentrated, which is incomparable to other places. Only such a place can produce such exquisite food."
This was just an appetizer, and everyone had only just arrived. The main courses were served one after another.
The hot dishes that used to look so appetizing now look unappetizing, and many people are hoping that there will be some delicious snacks served as before.
I think so.
A complete banquet should have at least three, no, five small desserts, right?
About an hour after the banquet began, the second dessert was finally served.
Those who had tried it before immediately started tasting it, and those who hadn't tried it before were just as eager, afraid that if they weren't careful, they wouldn't be able to eat anything at all.
After they started eating, everyone had a happy expression on their face.
In comparison, Xie Jiaoyue was the calmest one.
Although she loves desserts and has eaten quite a few before, Jin Wan's desserts, while good, are still a bit inferior to the top-tier ones.
She had eaten it before, while others hadn't, so naturally she was more composed than them.
But after eating, drinking, and chatting for so long, what exactly was the purpose of this banquet? Was it just to invite everyone over for a good meal?
In the center of the pavilion in the middle of the lake, a male cultivator in his fifties or sixties who looked fat and had big ears stood up. When he spoke, his voice was loud enough to shock everyone.
"Everyone."
After speaking, Gongshi Feifei paused for a long time, pleased to see that hundreds of people were shocked by him, some even unable to swallow their food and looking extremely embarrassed.
Xie Jiaoyue knew that this person who didn't seem to care much about his appearance was the patriarch of the Gongshi clan and the current de facto leader of the clan.
Perhaps because he already possessed enough power, he no longer cared about his appearance, making him stand out in the cultivation world where everyone was handsome or beautiful.
"I am gathered here today to share a joyous occasion with you all, as my daughter will be announcing her marriage today."
Under Xie Jiaoyue's watchful gaze, Chu Xingjin actually walked up to Gongshi Feifei's side!
That bastard, no wonder he was in such a hurry to cut ties with her, turns out he found a new way to get ahead.
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