Chapter 236: Magical Cuisine
He was indeed uninterested in these heads and hearts. The reason He was willing to trade with Ace the first time was that He knew nothing about the Monsters on the Inner Plane of the world.
However, after the trade, He had already understood what the Monsters of this world were. His curiosity had been satisfied. If it were a different type of Intermediate Monster, He might still be interested, but He had no interest in Monsters of the same type.
Hearing this, Ace felt the situation was tricky. Monsters of this level were already the most valuable things he could offer.
“However, saying ‘not interested’ should refer to demand, not value!”
Ace was not disheartened. He calmly found hope in the mysterious existence’s few words and said respectfully: “You said You are not interested. Does that mean if there is something You are interested in, we can trade? I wonder if I have the honor to know Your preferences?”
Hearing Ace’s words, the crystal-clear creature trembled all over as if hearing a hilarious joke, then laughed unrestrainedly. Spreading his wings, He instantly transformed from a hundred-meter giant beast into a thousand-meter behemoth, then suddenly shrank into a cute, one-meter-sized crystal-clear creature.
His voice became somewhat childish, saying happily: “Of course I want lots and lots of delicious food, the more the better!”
The voice transmitted to Ace remained full of majesty.
“Sacrifice delicious food to Me until I am satisfied.”
Ace’s brow smoothed. If this question had been raised a few years ago, he would certainly have had a headache. But now, it shouldn’t be a problem for him!
Cuisine from his past life had gradually become popular in the High Tower Territory. The idiom “those below follow the example of those above” still applied in the other world. Although Ace couldn’t cook, he knew how to eat, and eating was one of his few hobbies.
The catering industry in this world was not developed. Seasonings were only basic salt, sugar, butter, and cheese. Dishes were limited to boiled soup and roasted meat.
Ace invented iron woks for stir-frying and ceramic pots for stewing soup. He commissioned Wizard Apprentices to explore the Larr Mountains and travel to Northern City-States for purchasing, finally gathering seasonings with complete color, aroma, and taste.
The so-called seasonings were divided into five types: salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and umami. Each had extremely subtle differences. Even after spending five years collecting, Ace had only just gathered the five basic types, with only two or three kinds of seasoning for each type.
But it was enough. Most of the delicacies from his past life could be reproduced. Moreover, due to the existence of Monsters and magical plants, the styles were even more diverse!
“Respected Lord, please allow me to make some preparations and offer You our special delicacy: Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu.”
Ace said respectfully.
The crystal-clear existence, now one meter in size, felt much less pressure. Maintaining a gigantic body was a heavy burden for Him due to the massive energy consumption with nowhere to replenish.
A small body greatly reduced the pressure He bore. This was the unique survival method of His race: maintaining self-existence through regression when necessary.
He said with interest in a childish voice: “I have to wait a while? Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu—sounds interesting. Go prepare it quickly!”
Transmitted through the spatial barrier to Ace, a voice full of pressure sounded.
“I grant you permission to prepare. Do not delay too long.”
Ace bowed, packed the Monster’s head and shattered heart into the spatial stomach pouch, and slowly withdrew from the secret room. After leaving, he sealed the door of the secret room.
The sealing effect of the Encryption Rune Group appeared. Not a trace of the majesty inside leaked out. Ace hurriedly returned the Monster head and heart to their original place, then went to the castle kitchen.
Ace chose Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu for a reason. This dish was smooth but not greasy, with a refreshing and moist texture. It was a good trial dish.
More importantly, the storehouse had just received a batch of Flamingo eggs. The eggs of this Monster were extremely fresh and delicious, a rare delicacy.
Paired with the most delicious lean meat from the spine of the low-level Monster Long-Tusked Boar, minced into a paste, and mixed with fresh delicious tofu ground from the magical plant Delicious Bean, it was the best magical cuisine Ace could offer!
Arriving at the kitchen, Ace quickly summoned several Wizard Apprentices proficient in magical culinary arts within the school to the back kitchen.
Logan, wearing an oversized hat, was tending to and observing magical plants in the magical plant garden. Three years ago, he published a paper titled Twenty-One Uses of the Toothed-Tongue Flower, which was appreciated by Ace, granting him special permission to enter the magical plant garden for observation.
Ace also allowed him to use no more than one kilogram of ordinary magical plant materials for research each month. He lived up to expectations, publishing fifteen papers on magical plants within three years, two of which were published in the highest journal, Magic.
His main profession was researching Magic Potions. He owned patent rights for six potion formulas, including Permanent Transformation Removal Potion, Mana Recovery Potion, and Life Recovery Potion.
As a side job, he was also extremely fond of the culinary path invented by Lord Ace and possessed impressive culinary skills.
“I didn’t expect the Toothed-Tongue Flower to have such excellent seasoning effects. Now there should be twenty-two uses, haha.” Grasping a Toothed-Tongue Flower, Logan took off his big hat, revealing a happy smile on his wrinkled face.
Just then, his Grimoire became hot, and Ace’s voice came from it.
“Logan, come to the castle back kitchen immediately.”
Logan dared not delay. He put down the Toothed-Tongue Flower and walked a few steps, then thought for a moment, turned back, picked up the flower, and ran toward the back kitchen.
When Logan arrived at the back kitchen, he found that several other Wizard Apprentices proficient in magical culinary arts had arrived.
“I summoned everyone here because I need us to work together to make a delicious and palatable Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu! As long as the food made this time satisfies me, everyone present will receive a Soul Mana Stone.”
Seeing everyone had arrived, Ace said directly to the group.
Two Wizard Apprentices used small drills shaped from Mana Crystals to drill a small hole in the Flamingo egg. The egg white flowed out slowly. They caught the egg white directly with a bowl made of Mana Crystal, then took out the yolk, sprinkling seasonings according to a fixed ratio for mixing.
Mana Crystal kitchenware was used because this method could maximize the preservation of the material’s original flavor.
Two other apprentices were cutting the tenderloin of the Long-Tusked Boar in mid-air with Mana Crystal boning knives. While slicing rapidly with the knives, they caught the meat with a Mana Crystal cutting board. The tenderloin was soon minced into meat paste.
As for the delicious tofu made from Delicious Beans, it had been prepared long ago. An apprentice had already brought the delicious tofu, which was shimmering with colorful light.
Logan gritted his teeth, touched the Toothed-Tongue Flower in his hand, and said to Ace: “Respected Lord Ace, my research over the past few days just discovered that if the Toothed-Tongue Flower is burned with white flame for ten seconds, the ashes left behind have an excellent umami effect. White-Fire Toothed-Tongue Flower Ash is a very high-quality magical seasoning.”
Ace looked at Logan and said: “After the Magic Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu is done, scoop out a spoonful and sprinkle some White-Fire Toothed-Tongue Flower Ash on it to try.”
The group began to get busy. About half an hour later, the Magic Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu served in Mana Crystal kitchenware was ready. The ultimate delicacy fermented under the action of Mana, actually emitting a faint glow.
Ace used Mana Crystal Shaping to create a Mana Crystal spoon. After scooping out a spoonful of Magic Steamed Egg with Minced Meat and Tofu, he sprinkled a little White-Fire Toothed-Tongue Flower Ash on it.
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