dkrc Chapter 91 Getting a Progress Bar for Free
Chapter 91 Getting a Progress Bar for Free
Chapter 91 Getting a Progress Bar for Free
Looking at Song You's expression, which looked like he'd been struck by lightning, Wang Guoming felt a little relieved.
Finally, he's showing some normal human reaction.
He cleared his throat, pointed at the box of dark blue mushrooms, and forced a composed and knowledgeable air about him.
"This is called blue ring fungus. It comes from the deep mountains of Yunnan and Guizhou. Only a few kilograms can be harvested in a year. It's mainly eaten fresh."
He then pointed to the large, blue-scaled fish.
"This was fished out of the cold pool; the meat has a special texture and is very chewy."
Song You didn't speak, he just watched silently.
His mind was filled with the golden light of the Druid's Diary flooding the screen: the Heart of a Hundred-Year-Old Rotten Wood, the Cold Iron Carp of the Abyss, the Jade Bamboo Shoots of Frostfall, and the Spine of the Wild Boar with Flame Breath—each name exuding an epic feel.
Can these things still be called ingredients?
This would probably be considered an epic-level material in a fantasy world, and it would likely be quite expensive in the real world as well.
Has Old Master Wang brought all his family's wealth here?
Standing to the side, Su Yunxi didn't understand what blue ring bacteria was, but she could see the undisguised pain on Wang Guoming's face, and she could tell that these things were definitely not simple.
She quietly took two steps back, took out her phone, and subtly took a few photos of the contents of the four boxes before sending them to the housekeeper without making a sound.
"Help me find out what these are and how much they're worth."
Wang Guoming didn't notice Su Yunxi's subtle movements; all his attention was on Song You.
Seeing that Song You remained silent for a long time, he assumed that his master's gesture had intimidated him. Finally, he found an outlet for his unease. He took the long, narrow sandalwood box out of the trunk with both hands and solemnly handed it to Song You.
"My master said that a good horse needs a good saddle, and a good cook also needs a good set of cooking utensils."
Wang Guoming opened the wooden box.
An antique-style Chinese kitchen knife lay quietly on red brocade, its blade covered with fine patterns. In the morning light, the sharp edge seemed to be nonexistent, yet it was so striking that one dared not look directly at it.
"You can use this knife for now." Wang Guoming's tone was calm, but the knuckles of his hand holding the box were already turning white.
Song You reached out and grasped the hilt of the knife.
It wasn't as cold as I had imagined; instead, it had a warm, smooth feel, like a piece of warm jade.
But a heavy weight traveled up my arm and straight to my heart.
[Druid's Log: Detected a legendary kitchen utensil, the "Ox-Slaying Tool," imbued with the meaning of slaying dragons]
[Kitchenware Description: This blade is a legacy weapon nurtured by generations of culinary druid masters, embodying an ultimate understanding of the texture of ingredients. Wielding this knife enhances your insight into ingredients and slightly increases the success rate of divine techniques.]
Song You's heart skipped a beat.
Old Master Wang Tong has not only invested heavily, he has practically staked his entire fortune and life on this.
"Brother Wang, this is too valuable." Song You looked at Wang Guoming with a serious expression.
"Hey, what's so valuable about it? It's just a knife." Wang Guoming waved his hand casually. "My master said that things are meant to be used; if you leave them lying around, they'll just rust. Use it as you like, and if you break it, it's his responsibility."
He spoke lightly, but his heart was bleeding.
This is the legendary artifact for dissecting an ox; it's a symbol of their lineage, and even he, the eldest disciple, isn't allowed to touch it except by his master.
Now, it's been handed over to an outsider.
"Don't worry, practice as much as you want." Wang Guoming forced a smile. "These ingredients are for you to practice with. Don't feel pressured, just treat it like ordinary pork and cabbage."
Song You looked at him and suddenly spoke.
"Brother Wang, please thank Old Wang for me."
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a firm tone.
"Tell him that I, Song You, will not let him down, nor will I let this knife and these ingredients gather dust."
Wang Guoming's smile faltered slightly.
Looking into Song You's clear and earnest eyes, the awkwardness and resentment in his heart somehow dissipated.
This kid has a convincing quality about him.
Perhaps, Master's decision is right.
"Alright, alright, stop being so serious." Wang Guoming patted Song You on the shoulder, feeling much more relaxed. "Let me help you move your things inside first."
"No need, I'll do it myself."
As Song You spoke, he bent down and gently carried the four large boxes and the wooden box into the storage room behind the kitchen.
The storage room is cool, which is perfect for storing these ingredients.
Wang Guoming followed behind, watching Song You's effortless movements. His eyelids twitched again, and he decided to stop thinking about the problem of this monstrous strength.
After settling his belongings, Song You closed the door to the storage room.
A strange thought popped into his head.
These ingredients, after being processed in this way, will contain the special powers recorded in the Druid's Diary.
Old Wang's skill is beyond doubt. When he uses these ingredients to cook dishes, the results will be phenomenal.
When the food critics and VIPs who come to eat there take a bite, will they experience hallucinations and their clothes suddenly explode, just like in those food anime?
Just thinking about that scene is exciting.
He banished the unrealistic thought from his mind and refocused his attention on butchering the ox in his hands.
Back in front of the stone slab in the courtyard, Song You didn't rush to process those divine ingredients.
He first washed his hands carefully before picking up the butcher's tool again.
The knife is not heavy; its weight is just right when held in the hand.
He didn't brandish the knife or test it; he simply stroked the blade with his fingers.
It's a wonderful feeling, to see through the cold steel and sense the years that have passed and the reverence that generations of chefs have for food.
Its brilliance is concealed, its splendor unseen.
Good knife.
Wang Guoming and Su Yunxi were both in the courtyard, watching him, and neither of them made a sound to disturb him.
Wang Guoming was nervous. He wanted to see just how good his master's knife skills, which he had praised to the skies, would be when paired with this ox-cutting tool.
Su Yunxi was simply curious. She felt that her senior's focused and serious demeanor gave him a different kind of charm than usual.
Time passed by, second by second.
Song You stood there, becoming one with the knife.
Wang Guoming's heart was in his throat.
Finally, Song You moved.
He didn't touch the precious blue ring fungus and cold iron carp, but instead took out a small piece of fire-breath wild boar spine from the fourth box.
The piece of meat was only the size of a palm. He had deliberately cut off a small corner of it, revealing clear textures and alternating red and white colors, making it look like a translucent gemstone in the sunlight.
He placed the pieces of meat on a clean cutting board.
He placed his left hand lightly on top of the piece of meat and closed his eyes.
[Sacred Art] activated.
In an instant, the internal structure of that piece of pork, the direction of every muscle fiber, the distribution of every fat, and even the faint, scorching energy hidden within the meat, all appeared clearly in his mind.
Song You opened his eyes.
He grasped the hand that was dissecting the ox and began to move.
There are no fancy moves, just the simplest and most direct downward cut.
The blade made no sound when it touched the meat; it was as if it were cutting a piece of soft tofu, not firm muscle.
Almost simultaneously.
The golden pages of the Druid's Diary suddenly flipped open in his mind.
[You used the Legacy Blade to dissect the ox, processing the Flamebreath Wild Boar Spine, a fantastical ingredient imbued with fire elements. You've gained a completely new understanding of the combination of fire and meat...]
[Gourmet Druid beginner progress +8%!]