Genshin Impact: A Mortal's Ascension to Godhood

"Wu - Congratulations to Xiangling for entering the finals of the Chef Championship!"

In Wanmin Hall, Hu Tao was pressing Xiangling's shoulders and swaying behind her.

Xiangling's body swayed with Hutao. She looked up helplessly at Hutao's breasts, which were even smaller than hers. "Stop it, Master. Let's celebrate after I win the final."

"Yeah, it's better not to open the champagne in advance, so as not to be labeled as a champion without a championship." The face of a famous e-sports player suddenly appeared in Li Tao's mind...

Warning, warning!

Xingqiu looked at him curiously. "Brother Li, I know that champagne is a kind of fine wine from Fontainebleau. Opening champagne in advance probably means celebrating in advance. But what does shock wave mean? Doesn't it refer to some kind of powerful fighting skill?"

Li Tao thought of a solution in a hurry: "Well, suppose this is a combat skill used by a holder of the Wind Element God's Eye. You can treat its beginning as someone who can only brag..."

"Oh, I see. Shockwave refers to someone who 'can only talk big but doesn't have any real ability.'" Chongyun said he understood. "Brother Li always has some weird quirks."

"Haha." Li Tao quickly changed the subject, "Let's talk about the finals."

There is actually not much useful information about the final of the Chef Contest. According to the information released by the Food Festival Committee, they have only confirmed the venue, time and judges of the competition. There are no specific regulations on what dishes the chefs should cook and what the theme is.

"I heard that they will announce the topic on the spot to test the chefs' ability to adapt to changing situations." Xiangling said as she sat upright, "Fortunately, we don't have to find the ingredients ourselves this time, so we don't have to go through the trouble any more."

Li Tao thought about it and asked Xiang Ling tentatively: "So, the commission is over, right, Xiang Ling? I need to find time to complete a task later..."

Master Hu glanced at Li Tao and said, "What mission did Zhongli give you? I heard it was to find some ancient artifacts or something... What results can be achieved in the short term with this kind of mission? It's better to wait until Xiangling finishes the finals before going."

Xiangling also advised: "Well, Brother Li Tao, I still want to ask you to taste the food, so don't rush to leave Liyue, okay?"

For Xiangling's sake, Li Tao decided to put the Emperor's mission aside for a while - after all, this mission was not so easy to complete quickly.

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"Anyway, from now on, I hope everyone can be responsible for tasting the dishes I make." Xiangling announced to everyone, "Because I don't know what topic the Food Festival Committee will come up with in the end, it's best to hone yourself as much as possible. Please!"

After that, he brought out two plates of main dishes, a plate of cold dishes, and served tea to the people: "Everyone, try it first!"

Li Tao held the chopsticks and observed the dishes served by Xiangling: they were chicken slices in lotus sauce, stir-fried shredded vegetables and tofu with toon buds.

As usual, he had a bite of cold dishes first. The tofu dripping with sesame oil was dotted with green Chinese toon. It tasted without any obvious bean smell and was very appetizing - like a light song in early spring, quietly playing on the tip of the tongue;

The tender green buds of Toona chinensis are like spring elves, dancing gently in the mouth with a light fragrance. The combination of them and tofu is like an ink painting by a poet, with both the fresh green and the delicate whiteness of tofu.

When you take a bite, the smoothness of the tofu and the crispness of the toon buds interweave in your mouth, like a harmonious symphony. The tofu is as soft and light as a cloud, sliding gently across the tip of your tongue, leaving a faint bean fragrance. The toon buds are like a breeze, carrying the breath of spring, blowing through every corner of your mouth, bringing a hint of coolness and freshness.

Next is the Chicken in Lotus Root. In addition to the normal green peppers and sliced ​​chicken breast, this Chicken in Lotus Root has some innovations: ham, mushrooms and Chinese cabbage are added, making the color and taste of the whole dish more layered;

When you first eat it, the thin chicken slices are like a veil, delicate and smooth, as if taking you into a tranquil lake. Its smoothness is like the dewdrops sliding down the lotus leaves in the morning, fresh and pure, without the slightest greasiness. This is the credit of the green pepper, the light spicy taste neutralizes the greasiness of the chicken;

At the same time, the chicken slices are fried. The outer layer of the chicken slices is coated with a thin layer of starch paste, which becomes crispy and fragrant after cooking. Take a bite, the crispy skin and the tender chicken interweave in your mouth, like a delicious symphony, intoxicating and forgetful.

The delicious chicken, like a hibiscus blooming in the lake, exudes a light fragrance with a hint of sweetness. Along with the salty and fresh taste of the ham, it melts on the tip of the tongue and releases a rich meaty aroma, as if you are in a piece of meat heaven.

Not only that, but there are also the flavors of mushrooms and Chinese cabbage. The harmony of vegetables and meat is like the rhythm of a poem, which makes people linger on. It makes people's taste buds wander between delicateness and fragrance, bringing an indescribable enjoyment.

Finally, stir-fry the three shreds.

When the stir-fried three shreds are served, the colorful colors are eye-catching. The golden shredded pork, emerald green pepper and white shredded tofu skin are interwoven together, like a delicate painting, which makes people reluctant to put down their chopsticks.

Pick up a piece of food with chopsticks, and the strands of food sway gently on the tip of the chopsticks, as if telling their own stories. Put it in your mouth, the first thing you can feel is the crispness of the green pepper jumping on the tip of your tongue, bringing a refreshing taste, like a spring breeze blowing on your face, making you feel relaxed and happy;

Then, the tenderness of the tofu skin spreads quietly in your mouth, sliding through it like silk, with a hint of coolness, making you feel very comfortable;

Finally, the rich flavor of the shredded pork spreads in your mouth. The rich meaty aroma is intertwined with the freshness of green peppers and the tenderness of tofu skin, forming an indescribable wonderful taste.

Like the Lotus Chicken Slices, the taste is rich and layered. Every bite is like meeting a familiar yet unfamiliar person. With joy and excitement, you walk up to him, shake his hand and chat with him.

It was so delicious that it was hard to describe... I now understand why the judges acted so exaggerated when they saw the "Mint and Tomato Seafood Roll".

Li Tao ate his meal in silence, thinking.

"This is so delicious!" Nutcracker took a piece of chicken and composed a poem, "This is exactly -

'The chicken slices danced lightly like snow,

Hibiscus has a stronger flavor when it comes out of water.

The fragrance spreads as soon as you take a bite.

Who says happiness only comes from heaven? '"

Everyone fell down.

Xingqiu whispered: "It should be

'The light dancing lotus falls on the jade plate,

The aroma of chicken fills the room.

The tip of the tongue slides through the fairyland.

The taste buds dance lightly and intoxicate the heart. 'Right? "

Li Tao couldn't write poetry, so he tactfully gave Xiangling some advice: "Xiangling, I think your cooking skills have reached a point where ordinary people can only say it's delicious. If you want to go further, you may have to seek help from some professional gourmets."

Xingqiu also advised: "Yes, after all, we can't tell the subtle differences between the dishes. For things like this, we really have to ask professionals to evaluate them."

Xiangling said, "Well... I think that only food that is recognized by the majority of people is good. If a dish is so exquisite and delicious that only gourmets can comment on it, then the dish is a failure. This is also the philosophy of our Wanmin Hall."

Food for all people... Li Tao couldn't help but fall into deep thought, and then he slowly said: "Then, let's follow the steps you prepared, Xiangling?"