novelhk Chapter 240 Solving Laozi's Worries
Chapter 240 Solving Laozi's Worries
Chapter 240 Solving Laozi's Worries
After savoring the last piece of the Nine-Turned Intestine, Laozi found the wonderful taste still lingering on his tongue, leaving him with a lingering aftertaste and a deep longing for the dish.
He coughed lightly, trying to hide his lingering enjoyment of the food, and said with a slightly embarrassed expression, "Little Fairy, the Nine-Turned Intestines you found for me is just what I wanted."
But... this is only enough, and I don't feel like I'm getting enough. What if I crave this flavor again later? May I ask for a favor?
Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao smiled broadly and readily replied, "Your Excellency is too kind! Please speak freely. I will do my utmost to help Your Excellency resolve any difficulties that I can."
Lao Jun leaned slightly closer, his voice unconsciously lowering a few decibels, carrying a hint of expectation and probing: "Actually... Lao Jun would like to trouble you to make a few more servings of this Nine-Turned Intestines, is that alright?"
"Huh?" Yuan Bao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I thought it was something difficult! Making a few more portions of Nine-Turned Intestines is no problem at all. I'll go back to the kitchen right away and make ten more portions for you. Please wait a moment, Lord."
Lao Jun frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and tentatively asked, "Um... Little Fairy, could you make a few more?"
Without hesitation, Yuan Bao patted his chest and assured him, "No problem! I'll make twenty servings; that should be enough for you to enjoy to your heart's content!"
Lao Jun's voice grew weaker and weaker, his cheeks flushed slightly, as if he were embarrassed by his greed, and he murmured, "A little more... would you like?"
Looking at Lao Jun's hesitant and conflicted expression, Yuan Bao felt both amused and somewhat helpless.
So he simply said frankly, "Laojun, please don't make things difficult for me. Just give me a straight answer, and I'll go to the kitchen right away to prepare a delicious meal for you."
Upon hearing this, Lao Jun's eyes lit up, and he quickly began to make plans in his mind.
He thought of the many immortal friends in the celestial realm, and felt a little guilty for keeping all the delicious food to himself. If he could share some, it would surely enhance their friendship. Moreover, he could satisfy his cravings whenever he had free time in the future.
After much deliberation, Lao Jun gritted his teeth, slowly extended a finger, and said with some trepidation, "Little fairy, then... then I'll trouble you to make 100 servings."
"What? 100 servings!" Upon hearing this, Yuan Bao's eyes widened in shock. He secretly groaned, realizing that this was quite a number and that it would take considerable effort to prepare them.
But the words had already been spoken, and he had made a promise beforehand, and Yuan Bao believed that this was also part of the test.
Regaining his composure, he readily agreed, "Alright, Lord Lao, I'll go prepare right away."
After agreeing, Yuan Bao had some doubts. He could ask Xiao Bai to make 100 servings of braised pork intestines, but keeping them fresh was a big problem.
After all, this dish can only be enjoyed when it's hot, sour, sweet, fragrant, spicy, and salty flavors blend together perfectly. Once it cools down, it will inevitably have a fishy smell, affecting the taste.
Having one's own space allows one to preserve items for a long time; I wonder if there are similar magical artifacts in the immortal realm.
So Yuan Bao mustered his courage and asked Laozi, "Laozi, to be honest, the taste of this Nine-Turned Intestine is greatly diminished when it gets cold."
I do possess a spatial artifact capable of preserving food, but this space cannot be separated from me. I wonder if there is anything similar in the Immortal Realm? Otherwise, these 100 servings will lose their flavor before you even have a chance to enjoy them.”
Upon hearing this, Lao Jun nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face. He reached into his sleeve and took out a small, exquisite gourd that radiated a purple-gold light.
The gourd was engraved with mysterious runes and faintly exuded a powerful spiritual energy.
Lao Jun handed the gourd to Yuan Bao and said, "Little immortal, this is the Purple Gold Gourd, which has the effect of storing all things and preserving their freshness and spirit."
You can put the cooked braised pork intestines into it, and no matter how long it's cooked, it will retain its fresh and delicious flavor.
Yuan Bao was overjoyed and quickly took the purple-gold gourd with both hands, examining it carefully. He thought to himself: Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! This is a treasure that I used to only see in TV shows and movies!
Now, this legendary treasure is truly lying in the palm of my hand, the runes carved on the surface of the gourd are ancient and mysterious.
It seemed to be silently telling a wondrous story from the long years, and the flowing purple-gold light radiated powerful spiritual energy, allowing her to truly feel the extraordinary and dreamlike nature of the celestial realm.
After admiring it, Yuan Bao carefully put it away and said, "With this purple-gold gourd, I will surely be able to complete the mission perfectly and present 100 servings of Nine-Turned Intestines to Laozi."
After saying this, Yuan Bao bowed to Laozi, turned around, and slipped into the spatial kitchen.
Upon entering the kitchen, he called out loudly, "Little White, an urgent mission! Lao Jun is craving something and wants 100 servings of Nine-Turned Intestines. I haven't tried them yet, so let's make 110 servings together!"
Before long, Little White's exquisite and technologically advanced form appeared before Yuan Bao's eyes.
Its eyes gleamed with a deep blue light, and it responded in a clear, childlike voice: "Received, Master! Please transfer the memory of how to make the Nine-Turned Intestines to me. I guarantee to complete the task efficiently and perfectly."
Yuan Bao took a deep breath, concentrated, and transmitted the entire process of making Nine-Turned Intestines, the meticulous tips for handling ingredients, and the exquisite insights into seasoning ratios to Xiao Xiaobai.
During the transmission, Yuan Bao mentally reviewed the key steps several times to ensure nothing was missed.
Once Little White received the message, it instantly went into working mode.
Its robotic arms move nimbly and precisely. When selecting pig intestines, its keen "eyes" can accurately identify the quality of each section. During cleaning, every fold is thoroughly cleaned, and the speed of its movements is dazzling.
Blanching, boiling, and deep-frying—a series of processes were completed in one smooth motion by Xiao Xiaobai.
Its control over the heat is unparalleled; the oil and water temperatures are precise, resulting in fried intestines that are bright red, oily, and fragrant.
When making the sauce, Xiao Xiaobai strictly followed the recipe transmitted by Yuan Bao, using precise amounts down to the milligram, and her movements were elegant and fluid, as if she were creating an art piece.
The sauce in the pot simmered, and the five flavors of sour, sweet, fragrant, spicy, and salty intertwined and permeated the air, instantly turning the kitchen into a paradise of delicious food.
Yuan Bao knew Xiao Bai's strength well and didn't need to supervise him. He pulled Xiao 9 to sit down at the table next to him.
Taking out the food that had been prepared and stored beforehand, Yuan Bao picked up a piece of golden and crispy fried chicken. Taking a bite, the chicken was tender and juicy, and the oily aroma of the outer skin and the meaty aroma of the inside blended perfectly, creating a wonderful taste on the tip of her tongue.
Little 9 was guarding a plate of tempting sweet and sour pork ribs. It couldn't wait to grab a piece with its little paws. The sweet and sour sauce coated the tender ribs. With one bite, the sweet and sour taste whetted its appetite. Little 9 ate with great relish, its eyes narrowed into slits, and it kept making happy "woo-woo" sounds.
Yuan Bao and Xiao 9 enjoyed their meal while watching Xiao Xiaobai busy itself.