The cold winter gradually passed, and the Imperial City welcomed a refreshing spring breeze.
The spring rain sprinkled down continuously, like fine hair, fluttering in the air, causing the earth to show signs of awakening after an entire winter of slumber.
In the alleyway, the serpent-man father and daughter, as well as the serpent-man Ah Ni, swayed their serpentine tails. Accompanied by the refreshing spring rain, they walked toward Bu Fang's store. As soon as they entered the store, the rich aroma of food assaulted their noses, causing them to feel intoxicated.
Bu Fang's store was always accompanied by the enchanting aroma of food. Owner Bu's dishes were simply too delicious, causing anyone who ate them to be intoxicated.
However, the purpose of their visit today was to bid farewell to Bu Fang. Originally, Yu Feng had intended to be the store's guardian, but after experiencing the frightening scene yesterday, he clearly realized that his so-called protection was simply a joke in front of the store.
Bu Fang didn't need his protection at all, or rather, his protection wasn't even worth Bu Fang's attention.
Whether it was that mysterious lump of iron puppet or the powerful Supreme Black Dog, none of them were existences that the serpent-man Yu Feng could contend against.
So, to put it simply, his so-called protection back then was just wishful thinking.
Since the store didn't need their protection, then they wouldn't stay in the Imperial City for long. After all, the Imperial City was a foreign land for the serpent-men, and they were eager to return to their tribe.
When Bu Fang walked out of the kitchen, he saw the three serpent-men standing in the store. The serpent-man father and daughter, as well as the serpent-man Ah Ni, were sincerely thanking Bu Fang. This time, if it weren't for Bu Fang, the serpent-man Yu Feng might not have woken up.
However, Bu Fang just waved his hand. Saving the serpent-man Yu Feng was something he had promised the Great Elder. It could be considered as a deal, so he didn't really care.
Bu Fang narrowed his eyes and glanced at the three serpent-men. The simple-minded and three-limbed Ah Ni was directly ignored by Bu Fang. His gaze fell on the serpent-man father and daughter, or more accurately, on the serpent-man Yu Fu.
Bu Fang's gaze confused the three serpent-men. Yu Fu was even more puzzled, not knowing why Bu Fang was looking at her like that.
"Owner Bu, is there something on my body?" Yu Fu doubtfully lowered her head and looked at her body. It seemed to be normal.
Bu Fang grinned and met Yu Fu's gaze.
"System, how is the serpent-woman's culinary talent?" Bu Fang asked the system in his mind.
The system was silent for a while before it said, "After the system's examination, serpent-woman Yu Fu's culinary talent is up to standard. The host will teach her how to make Egg-Fried Rice.
After a day and a half, Bu Fang's eyes lit up. It seemed like this serpent-woman Yu Fu was not bad. She could become the store's apprentice.
When Bu Fang said this, the three serpent-men were dumbfounded. What did Owner Bu mean by this?
Bu Fang didn't explain too much. He just looked at the three of them indifferently. However, his gaze mainly fell on Yu Fu.
Yu Fu suddenly became a little anxious. Her charming face became a little red. It seemed that she felt a little unnatural under the gaze of Bu Fang.
Yu Fu suddenly became a little anxious. Her charming face became a little red. It seemed that she felt a little unnatural under the gaze of Bu Fang.
"I... Can I?" Yu Fu was a little excited and excited.
She recalled the enchanting aroma and delicious dishes in Bu Fang's store. They were so delicious that she almost swallowed her tongue. Serpent-Woman Yu Fu couldn't help but purse her tender red lips.
"Oh, you can do it. However, if you want to become my apprentice, you must pass a test. Tomorrow afternoon, make a serving of Egg-Fried Rice for me to taste. If it meets my standards, I will teach you culinary skills and let you become the apprentice of the store," Bu Fang said in a serious and serious manner.
Yu Fu sensed Bu Fang's solemn expression. Her petite face suddenly froze. She swayed her serpent-tail and nodded seriously.
Ah Ni's eyes widened. What was going on? Yu Fu became the apprentice of the store just like that? Did this mean that Yu Fu would be able to cook dishes as delicious as the ones in the store?
Immediately, Ah Ni couldn't help but drool.
"Owner Bu, what about me? Can I also learn culinary skills from you? "Ah Ni patted his majestic chest and asked straightforwardly.
Bu Fang glanced at him. In his mind, he thought about the system's notification. This Ah Ni's culinary talent was even lower than Ouyang Xiaoyi's … It was better for this big guy to be responsible for being a foodie.
Yu Feng didn't expect that Yu Fu would have such an opportunity. His thoughts turned quickly. With the supreme beast and the mysterious puppet in the store, her safety was absolutely guaranteed. Once he returned to the serpent-men tribe, he would begin his revenge. When that time came, the serpent-men tribe would fall into chaos. Leaving Yu Fu here would also be a kind of protection for her.
Yu Feng squinted his eyes and immediately made a decision.
The serpent-men left and returned to the inn.
"Father, should I stay?" Yu Fu widened her eyes and looked at Yu Feng. She was very clear that if she stayed, Yu Feng and Ah Ni would have to leave.
There weren't many experts in the serpent-men tribe to begin with. Yu Feng and Ah Ni couldn't leave for too long.
"Child, this is your opportunity. Owner Bu is definitely not an ordinary person. To be able to learn culinary skills from him is really too lucky for you," Yu Feng said with a smile and patted Yu Fu's head.
"That's right, Yu Fu. If it wasn't for Owner Bu disdaining me, I would have begged and pestered Owner Bu. If I followed Owner Bu, I would have meat to eat!" Ah Ni scratched the back of his head and said with a smile.
Yu Fu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Yu Feng became serious and looked at Yu Fu. "So, little girl, you must properly learn culinary skills from Owner Bu. Who knows, you might become the serpent-men tribe's number one chef in the future."
Having received her father's affirmation, Yu Fu immediately nodded her head with a serious expression.
Thus, under Yu Feng's supervision, they borrowed the kitchen from the owner of the inn and prepared to make Egg-Fried Rice. As this Egg-Fried Rice was to be tasted by Bu Fang, Yu Fu was very serious about cooking.
As for choosing an apprentice, Bu Fang had many candidates in mind. For example, Juan'Er, who loved egg tarts, Ni Yan, who loved to cook for him to scold, the cultured Xiao Yanyu, and the foodie Xiao Xiaolong. They were all good choices.
Unfortunately, they didn't come to the store after the opening hours for the day.
After Ouyang Xiaoyi bid farewell to Bu Fang, she dashed out of the alleyway like a lolita and rushed toward the Ouyang Family.
She couldn't wait to make a delicious Egg-Fried Rice to slap Owner Bu in the face.
Bu Fang looked at Ouyang Xiaoyi's departing figure and pursed his lips. He closed the door and returned to the kitchen. He took out the ingredients and began to practice cooking.
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Ouyang Family.
Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night in the Ouyang Family.
Outside the kitchen, the young and old of the Ouyang Family were anxiously crowding around. Grandfather Ouyang stroked his white beard and glanced at the brightly lit kitchen from time to time. He sighed, shook his head, and continued to pace back and forth.
General Ouyang Zongheng also sighed. He copied Grandfather Ouyang's sigh and continued to pace back and forth.
The three barbarians of Ouyang stood at the side like statues and stared at the kitchen with their eyes wide open.
"Master, do you think Xiaoyi will succeed?" Ouyang Xiaoyi's mother asked Ouyang Zongheng as she held her handkerchief and worriedly looked at the busy figure in the kitchen.
"This is Xiaoyi's first time cooking, but that lass has inherited this general's cooking talent. She will definitely be able to make an earth-shattering Egg-Fried Rice!" Ouyang Zongheng comforted Xiaoyi's mother, then confidently patted his chest.
Old Master Ouyang glanced at him and sneered, "What do you mean he inherited your culinary talent? He clearly inherited my culinary talent. Thinking back to that time, His Majesty Changfeng and I went to the Yellow Sky Sect. During that battle, we ran out of rations and His Majesty didn't eat for an entire day. I was worried about His Majesty's dragon body, so I took my spear and entered a dangerous place to hunt a fifth rank spirit beast. I roasted that spirit beast on the spot. That taste … tsk tsk, even now, I'm still intoxicated by it."
"I'm not bragging, but the roasted meat back then was really delicious. Compared to Owner Bu's Red Braised Meat, it was just a little bit … Ahem, a little bit lacking," Grandfather Ouyang said after thinking for a moment.
The grandfather stroked his beard and stared at Ouyang Zongheng. When he reached the climax, he could not help but dance with joy.
Suddenly, a loud "bang" sound startled everyone outside the kitchen.
The lamp in the kitchen flickered, and a strange smell wafted out of it.
Everyone from the Ouyang family was dumbfounded.
Creak.
The door to the kitchen opened. Ouyang Xiaoyi's fair face was smeared with black stains as she walked out of the kitchen like a little black cat. She held a porcelain bowl in her hand and her face was filled with excitement.
"Grandfather, father, mother … Quickly, try the Egg-Fried Rice I made for the first time!"
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