"It is an honor to have Alliance Leader Li here! I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"
Murong Fu clasped his hands in a fist salute, exchanging pleasantries with great enthusiasm.
Although his attitude was respectful, he had an air of elation about him.
Murong Fu acted as if he were the leader of the martial arts world, welcoming guests from all sides as the host.
Li Huan smiled slightly: "Young Master Murong has meticulously planned and organized the 'Martial Arts Culinary Conference,' which is truly a grand event in the martial arts world. You have worked hard, Young Master Murong."
Li Huan displayed the demeanor of a martial arts leader, his aura clearly surpassing that of Murong Fu.
Murong Fu said, "Alliance Leader Li has superb culinary skills and is adept at cooking various specialty dishes. I have a great fondness for food and will do my best to make this year's 'Martial Arts Culinary Conference' a success. I hope Alliance Leader Li will give me more guidance!"
Li Huan said, "Although I am the leader of the martial arts alliance, today I am participating in the 'Martial Arts Culinary Conference' as a chef, competing with famous chefs and heroes from all walks of life, and presenting delicious dishes to everyone!"
Murong Fu said, "Please take a seat, Alliance Leader Li!"
Li Huan said, "No need to be polite. I'm also a contestant, so there's no need for special treatment."
"Second brother!"
"Second Brother!"
"Second Brother!"
Xiao Feng, Duan Yu, and Xu Zhu strode over.
Li Huan said, "Eldest brother, third brother, fourth brother, you've already arrived!"
Xiao Feng said, "My third brother, fourth brother, and I arrived in Suzhou the day before yesterday."
Azhu, Abi, Mu Wanqing, and Zhong Ling also came over to greet Li Huan.
Li Huan asked, "Third brother, where is your newlywed wife, the Princess of Western Xia?"
Xu Zhu said, "She is preparing ingredients in the kitchen."
Li Huan asked curiously, "Why is the princess personally preparing the ingredients for Duan Yu?"
Duan Yu said, "The princess isn't just helping me prepare ingredients; she's also participating in the 'Martial Arts Culinary Competition' and competing against us."
Li Huan exclaimed in surprise: "Holy crap! No way, the princess is participating in a food competition too."
Xu Zhu said, "The princess loves to taste delicious food and is also good at cooking, so she is participating in the food competition to showcase her culinary skills."
Li Huanle said, "I want to see the princess's culinary skills and taste the delicacies she prepares."
As they were talking, another group of chefs and martial arts practitioners entered the square.
Li Huan asked, "Where is A Zhu and A Zi?"
Azhu said, "Ever since the 'Shaolin Martial Arts Tournament,' Azi has been staying with my mother. She has become taciturn and stays in the house all day, fiddling with something..."
Li Huan asked, "Is your mother, Ruan Xingzhu, still living at Xiaojing Lake in Dali?"
Azhu nodded: "Yes, my mother and Azi live in the bamboo forest by Little Mirror Lake."
Li Huan knew that Ruan Xingzhu's residence at Xiaojing Lake in Dali was actually built with funds from Duan Zhengchun so that he and Ruan Xingzhu could meet secretly.
Ruan Xingzhu is a complete mistress.
At this moment, Murong Fu ascended the high platform and announced loudly!
"Heroes and chefs! On this auspicious Double Ninth Festival, the 'Martial Arts Culinary Tournament' is officially open!"
Suddenly, the sounds of musical instruments, firecrackers, and drums filled the air.
The scene was extremely lively.
Immediately afterwards, eight women took to the stage and began to dance.
Li Huan laughed loudly.
Who the hell came up with this idea?! Hiring a songstress to perform a dance!
If I'm not mistaken, it should be Bao Butong's planner!
The song and dance performance was well received and praised by the audience.
After the performance, Murong Fu announced, "Please welcome the judges of this culinary competition!"
Soon, the three of them went up on stage and sat behind the table.
Murong Fu introduced, "These three judges are the imperial chefs I invited! They are responsible for tasting and judging today's dishes!"
Li Huan observed intently.
All three judges were fat men, with large heads and ears, and ruddy complexions.
Judging from their appearance, you can be sure they are all foodies.
Whether he was actually an imperial chef remains unknown.
Murong Fu said, "Today's competition will begin with a preliminary selection. Only those who pass this stage will be able to participate in the formal competition!"
"In the first round of selection, ten people were chosen. They will compete fiercely to determine the winner, who will become the Culinary Champion of the 'Martial Arts Culinary Tournament'!"
Holy crap, the Food Alliance Leader!
Li Huan almost burst out laughing.
Murong Fu is really good at using fancy words!
Murong Fu said, "The leader of the Gourmet Alliance will receive a martial arts manual, the Yi Jin Jing, and 100,000 taels of silver!"
Wow! A gasp of surprise rippled through the audience.
As everyone knows, the Yi Jin Jing is a martial arts manual that martial artists dream of!
You Tanzhi was originally a mediocre martial arts master, but after practicing the Yi Jin Jing, he directly entered the ranks of first-class martial arts masters.
Kumārajīva valued the Yijinjing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) very much. Whenever the Yijinjing accidentally fell into a dry well, he would jump into the mud to retrieve it.
Now that Murong Fu is giving away the martial arts manual of the Yi Jin Jing as a prize to the winner of the Martial Arts Culinary Competition, how can it not arouse the interest of martial arts practitioners?
Li Huan was curious about where Murong Fu got the Yi Jin Jing from, and whether he had already practiced it.
If Murong Fu had practiced the Yi Jin Jing, his internal strength would have been doubled, and his combat power would have been greatly enhanced!
If Murong Fu had not practiced the Yi Jin Jing, why would he be willing to give up the martial arts masterpiece that martial artists dream of as a prize in the Martial Arts Food Festival?
Someone in the audience asked, "How will the initial selection be conducted?"
Murong Fu said, "For the first selection, we will test martial arts and cooking skills. Only those who excel in both will be qualified to enter the formal competition!"
They want to have a martial arts competition?
The audience erupted in uproar.
Many chefs expressed their dissatisfaction and began to shout.
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