Chapter 23: The Excited Medicine Hall Master

Soon, the dishes belonging to the 4 Hall Masters were served by Qi Han.

All 4 Hall Masters were powerhouses at the level of Titled Douluo, having lived for several decades and considering themselves to have tasted many delicacies on the Douluo Continent. However, in front of Qi Han's dishes, they still showed some signs of being overwhelmed.

Even the most composed Hall Master, the Defense Hall Master, couldn't help but swallow nervously.

The Medicine Hall Master looked at the dishes in front of him, licked his lips, and was about to feast, only to realize that there were no knives and forks on the table. Instead, there were only spoons and a strange utensil.

Was this what those youngsters call chopsticks?

Since disciples of the Medicine Hall had often visited this restaurant, the Medicine Hall Master had heard about this restaurant located across from the Tang Sect. He had heard that they used a strange utensil called chopsticks, which was very convenient.

To the level of Titled Douluo, there naturally came a sense of pride. The Medicine Hall Master didn't ask how to use them out loud, but with a thought, he looked at the other customers who were preparing to eat.

Using chopsticks was not difficult, and for a powerhouse like him, a quick glance was enough to grasp the basic technique.

As they watched the Medicine Hall Master quickly grasp the use of chopsticks, the other 3 Hall Masters also realized it one after another and followed suit.

"I didn't expect that 2 little pieces of wood could become utensils and be so convenient," the Speed Hall Master said, stroking his goatee. His face showed a hint of surprise. "I think this utensil could be promoted in our sect's cafeteria."

The Speed Hall Master had an air of elegance, and he usually enjoyed refined and elegant things. These chopsticks were much more elegant than knives and forks, which made him instantly fond of them.

However, the Speed Hall Master's words did not receive a response from the other 3 elders. He was taken aback for a moment, and in the next instant, he became furious. "Old monkey, take your chopsticks off my Knuckle!"

"It's Pork Knuckle, not your Knuckle," the Power Hall Hall Master retorted, curling his lips. "It's okay, I'll order another portion later. Old sparrow, don't be stingy."

"You—" The Speed Hall Master was infuriated, while the Medicine Hall Master leisurely tasted the Dongpo Pork Knuckle with chopsticks, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Interesting, this is Cassia Pig that has aged for 100 years. It seems to be cooked using a special method, completely locking in the essence of the 100 years old Spirit Beast without any leakage."

The Medicine Hall was responsible for researching various heavenly treasures, earthly treasures, and poisons within the Tang Sect. They had also conducted extensive research on Spirit Beasts that could be consumed, so it was natural for them to identify the ingredients of Dongpo Pork Knuckle.

"However..." The Medicine Hall Master took a few more bites and his face showed a hint of uncertainty. "This Cassia Pig seems extraordinary. Why does it feel much richer in essence than normal Cassia Pig? Could it be a 1.000 years old Cassia pig?"

"No, that's impossible." Not long after, he dismissed his own speculation. "It should still be 100 years. Perhaps the method used to raise it was special. Could it be specifically bred Cassia Pigs for consumption?"

The Medicine Hall Master muttered softly but was overheard by Qi Han, who happened to be passing by with the dish. His heart skipped a beat.

Truly worthy of powerhouses at the level of Titled Douluo, they could accurately guess that this Cassia Pig was indeed artificially bred by the system and was completely different from the outside world's Cassia Pigs.

"You cultivate your own ingredients, little one?" The Medicine Hall Master suddenly looked up, gazing at Qi Han, his eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge.

Qi Han nodded, about to say something, when the voice of the system suddenly appeared.

[When a customer has questions about the ingredients, Host has an obligation to provide detailed answers.]

What kind of rule was this?

Qi Han's mouth twitched, but he patiently began to explain, "The Dongpo Pork Knuckle uses artificially raised Cassia Pig that has been raised with detailed specification birth. These Cassia Pig undergo daily long-distance running training from weaning, receive 2 manual massages per day, and their daily feed includes laurel fruits from 1.000 years old laurel trees. The feeding process is extremely meticulous, resulting in an essence far surpassing that of ordinary Cassia Pig."

After listening to Qi Han's explanation, the entire restaurant fell silent.

Even the Medicine Hall Master, who was about to ask a question, suddenly found himself speechless.

Suddenly, a thought emerged in the mind of the 4 Hall Masters.

These pigs live better lives than many humans...

Suddenly, everyone felt that the Dongpo Pork Knuckle, priced at 100 Gold Coins per serving, was truly a generous offering.

"Boss, I'll have a serving of Dongpo Pork Knuckle, please."

"Yes, yes, I'll have a taste too."

...

Knowing the source of the Dongpo Pork Knuckle's ingredients seemed to make it even more popular.

The Medicine Hall Master sighed lightly; even the Tang Sect would find it difficult to emulate such cultivation methods. He couldn't help but wonder how the owner, who seemed to possess only the strength of a first ring spirit master, managed to accomplish this.

But everyone has their secrets, and he had no intention of prying into other people's secrets.

Xuan Tian Treasure Record, Article 5: "All disciples of the Tang Sect must not easily provoke troubles, but if someone initiates an attack, they shall be met with thunderous retaliation."

The Medicine Hall Master quickly finished his portion of the Pork Knuckle and turned his gaze to the Smashed Cucumber dish.

After picking up a piece and tasting it, he exclaimed in surprise, "Huh."

Heavenly treasures primarily refer to plants.

He was confident in his knowledge of all worldly spirit plants and immortal herbs, yet at this moment, he couldn't identify the plant called cucumber.

It had a hint of Ghost Vine, but Ghost Vine doesn't bear fruit.

The Medicine Hall Master seemed particularly fond of the sour and spicy flavor of the Smashed Cucumber dish and quickly finished the small plate.

To his astonishment, he found that despite his lack of appetite, miraculously, he felt hungry.

The Medicine Hall Master's name was Yu Hua. Since childhood, he had been deeply interested in spirit plants and immortal herbs. After joining the Tang Sect, he apprenticed under the previous Medicine Hall Master, becoming immersed in the study of heavenly treasures.

However, not all heavenly treasures were beneficial to the body. If used improperly, they could be harmful.

When Yu Hua was young, he lost his appetite inexplicably due to a failed experiment. Since then, no delicacy could stimulate his appetite. Eating, to him, was merely a way to provide nutrition to his body.

Even during the process of eating the Dongpo Pork Knuckle earlier, Yu Hua had only approached it from a research standpoint, analyzing the ingredients and the effects of consuming them, as well as the underlying principles.

As for whether the Dongpo Pork Knuckle was delicious?

He didn't care at all.

Losing one's appetite was a painful experience.

Yu Hua did have a sense of taste and could discern the deliciousness of food, but to him, no matter how delicious it was, it couldn't stimulate his desire to continue tasting it.

Even if he didn't eat the next bite, he wouldn't have any lingering attachment.

But at this moment, under the stimulation of the Smashed Cucumber, Yu Hua experienced hunger that he hadn't felt in decades.

Considering that he had tried various kinds of heavenly treasures over the years but found no effect, this was truly surprising

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