Nian Bing's brain was already working. He ignored Chen Chen's attack and said to the beautiful woman, "Auntie, you really look like my mother. I, I …" His eyes turned red again as he said that.
The beautiful woman comforted him, "Child, don't cry. If you are willing, auntie will be your mother, okay? " Her motherly nature made her say it subconsciously. Once she said it, she realized that she was a little rash. After all, she was not familiar with the old man and the young man in front of her. However, with her status, how could she take back her words?
Nian Bing looked at Chen Chen, who had an unfriendly expression, and suddenly shook his head, "No need. Thank you, auntie, but you are not my mother. I don't need pity. " His eyes revealed a trace of determination. At this moment, his short and chubby child body seemed to have grown a little taller.
The beautiful woman was secretly surprised. This child had such a temperament at such a young age. When he grew up, he would definitely not be a fish in a pond. Her heart skipped a beat. She took out a jade tablet and stuffed it into Nian Bing's hand. She smiled and said, "It's okay. It is fate that we met. This jade tablet is auntie's keepsake. Auntie's name is on it. In the future, if you encounter any trouble in the Ottoman Empire, show it to me. It will be of some use."
"Mother, how can you give the Tianhua Tablet to him? I asked you for it so many times, but you didn't give it to me." Chen Chen glared at Nian Bing. If it was not for his mother, he would have snatched it away.
The jade tablet was warm in his hand. It was as if there was a gentle current flowing from his palm into his body, making his body feel very comfortable. Nian Bing's eyes revealed a grateful light. He did not refuse, "Thank you, auntie. Auntie, you are really a good person."
Cha Ji was afraid that Nian Bing would look at the beautiful woman in front of him and unintentionally break the hypnosis seal. He pulled him to the beautiful woman and said, "Madam, we still have to hurry, so we will leave first. Thank you for your concern for this child." After saying that, he pulled Nian Bing to a big tree at the side and pushed the wooden cart along the main road towards Ice Snow City.
Looking at their backs, Captain Feng walked to the beautiful woman and whispered, "Madam, giving the Tianhua Tablet to such an ordinary person seems a little inappropriate. I'm afraid that Lord Jue will … "
The beautiful woman snorted and said, "What do you know? Have you ever seen an ordinary teenager who can instantly cast low-level magic? I have a premonition that in the future, this child will definitely make a name for himself on the continent. You have to have a long-term vision. Captain Feng, I suggest that you take good care of your subordinates. Eat something and get ready to go. Chen Chen, let's go back to the carriage to rest. "As she spoke, she pulled her daughter's hand and disappeared behind the curtain of the carriage.
Captain Feng was rebuffed, but he was not dissatisfied at all. His eyes fell on the subordinate who had lost his sword. He walked up to him and said indifferently, "Hand over your feather."
The knight's body trembled, and he said with some fear, "Captain, I …"
Captain Feng's eyes grew colder. He repeated, "Hand over your feather. I don't want to say it a third time."
The knight seemed to have lost all his strength. He carefully took out a 30 centimeter long green feather from his breastplate and handed it to Captain Feng.
Captain Feng said coldly, "You have lost the qualification to be a silver feather knight because your sword was taken away by a child. I announce that from now on, you will be demoted to an apprentice knight. Take back your green feather. You will be punished when we return to the regiment. Do you accept?"
The knight lowered his head and looked at the faint mark on his silver armor. "Yes, Captain."
Captain Feng's sharp eyes swept over the other knights. He said in a deep voice, "You should all know what you do. Protecting the dignity of a knight is more important than protecting your own life. From now on, everyone will be 120% alert. If the same thing happens again, the punishment will be even more severe."
…
The conversation with the beautiful woman made Nian Bing's heart filled with strong thoughts of his mother. He was quieter than usual. Zha Ji was worried that he would remember something. While walking, he told him some interesting things about his past. After all, Nian Bing was a child. After a while, he recovered from the sadness in Zha Ji's story and showed his lively side again.
"Master, that aunt gave me a jade pendant just now." Before leaving, in order to push the cart, he put the jade pendant into his pocket. There was an inexplicable aura on the jade pendant. It felt warm, which was one of the reasons why he calmed down so quickly. While speaking, Nian Bing used one hand to push the cart and the other hand to take out the jade pendant.
The jade pendant was not big. It was rectangular, and its long sides were about the same length as Nian Bing's little finger. It was milky white and warm to the touch. There was a vivid phoenix carved on the front. There was a small red gem inlaid in the phoenix's eyes, which added a finishing touch to the whole jade pendant. There was a small hole on the top of the jade pendant. The hole was small and uniform, and it seemed that only a silk thread could pass through. The whole jade pendant was covered with a layer of faint white mist. If it was not carefully examined under the sunlight, it would be difficult to see.
Zha Ji's gaze also fell on Nian Bing's hand. Previously, in order to leave those people as soon as possible, he did not notice what the beautiful woman gave Nian Bing. At this time, when he saw the jade pendant, he could not help but be surprised. The former Ghost Chef was a person who had seen the world. Nian Bing did not know the mystery of it, but how could he not see it?
"The moon in the sea has tears, the sun in the field is warm, the smoke rises from the jade. The dense treasure aura is so obvious. This is obviously the famous Hetian Baoyu. That woman is too extravagant. "
Nian Bing was stunned, and said, "Master, is Hetian Baoyu very precious?"
Zha Ji took the jade pendant from Nian Bing's hand, looked at it carefully, and praised, "Of course it is precious. Moreover, this is not ordinary Hetian Baoyu. It is the rarest Mutton Fat Jade. I used to have a friend who was in the jade business. He once told me that Mutton Fat Jade is the best of the jade. It has a bright inner light, congealed body, firm and delicate, thick and gentle. Wearing it can nourish one's spirit, expel evil spirits and diseases, and is beneficial to people. It is beautiful beyond compare. Look at this jade pendant, doesn't it have these characteristics? Moreover, with such exquisite carvings on it, it is indeed a treasure. Wearing it can calm one's mind. En, it is indeed a good thing. A peaceful mind is very important for a chef. " As he said, he turned the jade pendant around to look at the back. There were three ancient characters carved on the back, "Yu Ruyan. This should be the name of the woman just now. She really lives up to her name. However, she seems to be too generous. "
Nian Bing smiled, "That auntie is really a good person. When I learn how to cook in the future, I will definitely cook the best food for her to taste."
Zha Ji thought for a moment, then handed the jade pendant back to Nian Bing, and said, "Let's go. When we reach Ice Snow City, I will buy you a red rope to tie around your neck. Wear it close to your skin, and its function will gradually be revealed."
The two of them continued to move forward. They had not walked far when the sound of hurried and orderly horse hooves came from behind. When they turned around, they saw that it was Yu Ruyan's horse team. However, this time, the horse team did not stop and quickly rushed past them. When Nian Bing looked at the carriage, she saw that the curtain of the carriage was slightly raised. Chenchen gave her a provocative stare. When Nian Bing wanted to stare back, the horse team had already run a hundred meters away.
Zha Ji saw the dissatisfied look on Nian Bing's face and laughed, "What? You like the little girl? Although there is a great disparity between their statuses, you might not have a chance in the future. Let's talk about it when you grow up. "
Nian Bing snorted and said, "Who would fancy her? She's so unruly and unruly. I hate her."
Zha Ji smiled but did not say anything, "Meeting on the road can be considered fate. Perhaps, when you travel to the Ottoman Empire in the future, you will really meet her. It's getting late, let's hurry. It seems that no matter what, we will have to stay in the city for the night. "
Ice Snow City, the second largest city in the Ice Moon Empire. Looking from afar, the city walls were dozens of meters tall and wide. Although it was not imposing, the entire city stood there, giving people a very stable feeling. The Azure River flowed from the west of Ice Snow City, and the entire city was built along the river. Although it was not as famous as the capital of the Ice Moon Empire, Ice Snow City, which was next to the Ice God Tower, it was definitely one of the economic centers of the Ice Moon Empire. Many large companies used Ice Snow City as their base. The entire city had a population of millions, and after decades of peace, it was unprecedentedly prosperous.
Nian Bing and Zha Ji entered through the north gate of Ice Snow City. Ordinary people like them did not look conspicuous, and the dozens of soldiers at the gate did not even bother to question them. They easily entered the city.
As soon as they entered the city, they immediately felt a different feeling. The peach blossom forest was like an otherworldly peach garden, and Ice Snow City was bustling with activity. The main road was paved with bluestones, and on both sides of the road, there were all kinds of shops, and the sound of shouting could be heard. Although Nian Bing had been here more than a year ago, she was used to living a peaceful life, and was not used to entering the city.
"Master, what are we going to buy now?" Nian Bing asked.
Zha Ji smiled and said, "This time, we are going to buy a lot of things. We need to buy a few more bags of rice, so we don't always have to come out. Also, we need some good seasonings. Oh, right, we also need to buy you a good knife. After a few days, you should officially start learning how to cook. A chef's knife is the same as a warrior's knife. They are both the most important things. Only a good knife can fully display your cooking skills. It would be best if you could buy a good knife with a magic gem. This way, you can better use magic to cut ingredients. I don't know about other chefs, but to me, the most important kitchen tool is a knife. "
Hearing that Zha Ji was going to buy her a knife, Nian Bing immediately became excited. "That's great, master. I can finally stop using a chopper. You must buy me a good one. But, do you have the money? "
Zha Ji snorted and said, "Get rid of the word 'do'. Your master was also a Ghost Chef. Even if I had a few lifetimes of savings, I wouldn't be able to spend it all. Otherwise, why would I spend my remaining years in the peach blossom forest? I only chose that place because I like the peace and quiet."
Nian Bing chuckled and said, "If that's the case, Master must be a wealthy man. Then why do you use a kitchen knife? I don't see anything special about the one you usually use! "
Zha Ji sighed and said, "My own knife has long been sealed. Since I am no longer the Ghost Chef of the past, how can I let my treasured knife be covered in dust? If in the future your cooking skills can meet my requirements, perhaps, I will pass it on to you. "
"Let's go, don't keep thinking about the knife. Even if it is a good knife, you can't use it now. Let's go buy some rice first." At that moment, Zha Ji brought Nian Bing into Ice Snow City with ease. After a while, the wooden cart that Nian Bing was pushing was filled with things. Some necessary food, seasonings, and daily necessities. Zha Ji bought a pile of things. He even bought a few sets of ordinary clothes for himself and Nian Bing to change into. Of course, he did not forget the red string that he promised Nian Bing. Now, the jade pendant was worn around his neck. The warm jade stone was pressed against his chest. The faint warmth made Nian Bing feel exceptionally comfortable.
Pushing the cart that was getting heavier and heavier, Nian Bing complained, "Master, I'm already hungry. Shouldn't we eat something first?"
Zha Ji looked at his fat disciple and laughed, "You already have so much fat, it's okay to eat less. Alright, we've bought almost everything. Let's go, we'll find an inn to stay in and have a meal. At night, I'll take you out to see if there are any suitable knives. "
Nian Bing let out a long breath and pointed to a small inn in front of them, "Master, let's go there. I really can't walk anymore."
Zha Ji nodded, "Alright. I've stayed there before. Although the environment is average, it's still clean. "
The inn was called All Beings. An old man and a young girl pushed the cart to the entrance of the inn. A waiter immediately came out and smiled apologetically, "Two guests, would you like to stay? We have all the facilities here. We also provide hot water 24 hours a day. The price is reasonable. "
Zha Ji said impatiently, "Alright, stop talking nonsense. Let's move the cart to the courtyard first. We'll stay here."
Walking into the inn, Zha Ji brought Nian Bing to the counter, "Give us a standard room, the kind with two beds."
The waiter behind the counter looked ordinary and seemed to be around eighteen or nineteen years old. He smiled and said, "The price for a day's stay is one silver coin. Please pay first."
"Wait a moment, two rooms." Nian Bing said somewhat anxiously.
Zha Ji asked curiously, "Why do you want two rooms?"
Nian Bing stuck out her tongue at him, "Master, usually when you stay next to me, your snoring often shocks me. If we're in the same room, I won't be able to sleep. I still have to push the cart back tomorrow. Please take pity on this fat body of mine that needs to rest. "
Zha Ji's old face turned red. He took out two silver coins and handed it to the waiter, "Then two rooms will do. Is my snoring really that loud?" The waiter took the silver coins and tried hard not to laugh. He arranged two rooms for the old man and the young girl.
Zha Ji took the room key from the waiter. Nianbing said, "Aren't you hungry? Let's just casually eat something here. "
The inn's restaurant was not big. It was only about a hundred square meters. There were more than ten tables neatly arranged inside. Just as Zha Ji said, although it was not luxurious, it was still considered clean. It was not meal time, so the restaurant was very quiet. Zha Ji brought Nian Bing to a table facing the street and sat down. From here, they could see the bustling scene on the street outside.
"What would the two of you like to eat?" A waiter walked in front of them and asked lazily. Nian Bing and Zha Ji were dressed like commoners. Naturally, they did not attract her attention.
Zha Ji said, "Four steamed buns, a bowl of porridge, and some salted vegetables will do."
The waiter's eyes flashed with disdain. He did not even bother to remember. "Wait, it will be here in a moment."
Watching the waiter leave, Nian Bing cried out in surprise, "Master, you can't be. Didn't you just say how rich you are? Why are you so stingy now? How can eating steamed buns be nutritious enough! "
Zha Ji said snappily, "Idiot, do you think I can get used to the food outside? After eating the food I cook, if you eat the food from this ordinary restaurant again, I guarantee you will vomit immediately. "
Nian Bing said doubtfully, "Master, I know you are a Ghost Chef, but you don't have to belittle others like that. Even if it's not as good as yours, it won't be too bad. Otherwise, how could he become a chef? "
Zha Ji smiled strangely, "You don't believe me? Fine, we'll have two vegetables. You'll know when you try it. If there is not a huge gap between ordinary chefs, how could I have won the five consecutive God of Cookery Tournament. "Then, he called the waiter over and added two vegetables.
Although the waiter's attitude was not very good, but the vegetables were easy to make. The steamed buns and porridge were also ready-made. Nian Bing was already hungry. She immediately picked up a big chunk of vegetables and put it into her mouth.
"Wa, pei, pei, pei." Before she could chew, the vegetables were all spat out. "What is this! It's disgusting. It tastes like raw oil. When frying, the oil must not have been heated. The heat was too light. It's not even cooked. The fragrance of the vegetables was not brought out at all. There was also so much salt and MSG. It's simply disgusting. "
Zha Ji did not laugh at Nian Bing. Instead, he nodded with satisfaction, "En, not bad. Looks like you didn't learn from me for nothing this year. You've basically pointed out the shortcomings of this dish. Seeing that you have some talent, master will show you a thing or two today. Waiter. "
The waiter on the side heard that Nian Bing's dishes were disgusting and was already impatient. He said snappily, "What? Our dishes here taste like this. If you want to eat something good, you can go to Da Cheng Xuan or Qing Feng Zhai in the city. They are delicious. I'm afraid you can't afford it. "
Zha Ji coldly glanced at her and casually threw a gold coin, "Don't talk nonsense. Take us to the kitchen. We'll only use your ingredients. We'll make a dish ourselves. It's just a dish."
Looking at the shiny gold coin in her hand, the waiter's eyes suddenly lit up, "Sir, you, this way please." One gold coin was enough to eat a table full of food. Even if he only made one dish, even if he used good ingredients, he would still make a lot of money.
There was only a wall between the kitchen and the dining room. Although the kitchen could not be said to be simple, Zha Ji could not help but frown when he saw the kitchen utensils that had obviously been used for a long time. There were only two chefs in the kitchen. Obviously, the food that Zha Ji and Nian Bing ate just now was made by them.
The waiter went to one of the chefs and whispered a few words in his ear. The chef frowned and curiously looked at Zha Ji. He impatiently said, "Whatever. The ingredients are all here. We're happy to be idle. Brother, let's go and rest for a while." After saying that, he left the kitchen with the other chef and went to the backyard to cool off.
Zha Ji's eyes fell on Nianbing. He lowered his head and asked in his ear, "Today I'll teach you how to make the first dish. How long can your flame technique last?"
Nian Bing thought for a moment and said, "If I only use the flame technique, one hour is not a problem."
"Good, then let's start now. Take an iron pot and wash it clean. "
Nian Bing agreed. Although he did not know what Zha Ji was going to do, he immediately took an iron pot from the side and washed it clean. During this process, Zha Ji had already walked to the place where the ingredients were placed. These ingredients had obviously been washed clean. He swept his eyes over them, took out some of them, and put them on the chopping board. Then he identified the various spices on the kitchen shore.
"Cut the vegetables. Except for the tomatoes, cut everything into strips."
"Yes, Master." Nian Bing casually picked up a kitchen knife. As soon as the knife was in his hand, his expression immediately became focused. A year of hard training was not in vain. The feeling of being one with the knife made his eyes, which were only eleven years old, suddenly become sharp. In his eyes, the various ingredients were not much different from firewood. The only difference was the size. Nian Bing's chubby little hands brought the ingredients before him one by one. His knife flashed, and the waiter didn't even see how Nian Bing did it. Regardless of whether it was potatoes, carrots, or onions, they were all cut into neat pieces. It only took a few blinks of an eye for Nian Bing to complete the task easily.
Zha Ji smiled and handed an empty seasoning box to Nian Bing. "Seasoning is one of the most important parts of cooking. This dish does not have high requirements for the craftsmanship, so I'll leave it all to you. Chop the tomatoes, shrimp, and oysters into sauce. Put them all in this seasoning box. "
"Oh." With a reply, Nian Bing followed Zha Ji's instructions and waved the knife. The fine sound of the knife falling on the chopping board was full of crisp rhythm. Zha Ji was not idle. He used another seasoning box to put different spices into it and mixed them evenly. When Nian Bing finished his work, he had also finished everything. He poured the seasoning mixture into the sauce mixed with tomatoes, shrimp, and oysters. He threw a pair of chopsticks to Nian Bing. "Mix it evenly."
After everything was done, Zha Ji smiled and said. "Next, it's time to officially start." He took a small brush and threw it to Nian Bing. His eyes showed a focused gaze, and the speed of his speech suddenly sped up. "One-third of the sauce is used as the base. Put the cut things on top. One-third of the sauce is brushed on top."
Although it was Nian Bing's first time cooking, but under the influence of others, she was not unfamiliar with the work of these chefs. Although she was a little unfamiliar with it, but she finished everything very quickly.
Zha Ji took a plate of cut fish and put it in the pot. "Waiter, please go out first." He did not want the waiter to find out that Nian Bing knew magic.
The waiter was stunned. "But …"
Zha Ji impatiently said. "Don't worry, we won't burn this kitchen."
Because of Zha Ji's gold coin, the waiter did not dare to say anything and had to leave the kitchen. Only Nian Bing and Zha Ji were left in the kitchen.
Zha Ji smiled. "Brush the rest of the sauce. Heat the pot with fire."
"Passionate fire elements, I beg you, condense the light of the flame and bring warmth to the world." A red flame lit up from Nian Bing's right hand. She held the pot with her left hand and let the flame burn in the middle of the pot.
Zha Ji smiled and said. "The temperature of your magic flame is higher than that of ordinary flames. Moreover, the heat is more uniform, so we can eat faster. Remember clearly the steps I just taught you. This is the simplest dish, called Three Sauce Steamed Fish. Because the ingredients here are ordinary, I'm afraid the taste will be a little bad, but we can make do with it. "
Nian Bing maintained the flame while looking at Zha Ji. "Master, aren't you afraid that the waiter will learn it?"
Zha Ji smiled and said. "The seasonings are all made by me. I used a total of more than ten kinds. Can she remember? Moreover, the amount of seasonings used is also very particular. Wanting to learn is not that easy. Stabilize your fire. At most, in half an incense stick's time, we can eat. The key to this dish is the sauce. The so-called three sauces are the sauce, seafood and tomato sauce. Then add potatoes, carrots and onions. Three layers of the three sauces at the same time. Together with the freshness of the fish, it can reflect the essence of this dish. As for the specific mixing method of the three sauces, I will teach you in detail when we go back. "As he said this, he took out a pot lid from the side and put it on top of the iron pot.
Nian Bing used a low-level ice magic to protect his left hand so that it wouldn't be scalded by the hot pot. Under the heat of the flames, a fragrant aroma gradually wafted out of the iron pot and assailed his nose. Nian Bing couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
After half an incense stick's time.
"So fragrant! What is this smell? "
"Yes! It's too fragrant. I have never smelled such a fragrant dish. Could it be that the old man made it? "
The two chefs who went out to cool off ran back. As soon as they entered, they saw Nian Bing holding the iron pot with both hands. The fragrance was coming from it. Zha Ji glanced at the two chefs and said indifferently, "There's no need to taste the dish. Just looking at the person is enough."
The two chefs didn't seem to hear Zha Ji's words. Their eyes fell on the iron pot. Just like Nian Bing, they swallowed their saliva. One of the chefs said, "Hey, what are you making? It's so fragrant!"
Nian Bing was about to answer, but Zha Ji stopped her. He looked at Nian Bing and said, "Remember, you have to look at the person you are cooking with. Not everyone has the right to eat. Chefs have the dignity of chefs. The food we make can only be eaten by people who are worthy of it. Let's go. "
Whether the braised fish with three sauces was delicious or not, it could be seen from the way Nian Bing ate. He cleaned at least 80% of the whole pot. Adding two steamed buns, he ate happily. When he finished, his clothes were stained with the sauce. Other than the fish bones, there was only some residual sauce left in the pot. The waiter next to him opened his eyes wide.
"Master, I admire you more and more. It's so delicious. I really don't know what I'll do without you in the future. "Nian Bing patted her protruding belly with satisfaction and moaned comfortably.
Zha Ji smiled and said, "Don't worry. You'll know what to do soon. If you want to eat good food for the rest of your life, it's useless to rely on others. You can only rely on yourself. "
Nian Bing faintly felt that something was wrong, but she was familiar with Zha Ji. She knew that even if she asked her master, he wouldn't tell her. It seemed that her life after going back would not be easy.
Looking at his dirty precious apprentice, Zha Ji said angrily, "Do you want to go back to sleep now, or go to the weapon shop with me to find a suitable knife for you?"
Nian Bing's eyes lit up. "Of course, I'll go. Master, let's go now. "
Zha Ji pretended to be deep and said, "Before the meal, someone said that she was too tired to walk. Why are you so energetic now?"
Nian Bing smiled and said, "Master, I know you're the best. Isn't this motivation? The sooner I get my own precious knife, the more familiar I can be with the knife! "
Zha Ji stood up. "Then go back and change your clothes. You'll embarrass me if you go out like this."
"Yes, yes, I'll go now." Nian Bing showed a speed that was completely disproportionate to her body and quickly ran to the backyard of the inn to get her clothes.
When Zha Ji and Nian Bing appeared on the street of Ice Snow City, the sky was gradually getting dark. A cloud in the distance under the reflection of the sun brought the most beautiful sunset before the curtain fell, leaving the residual brilliance on the street.
After walking for a while, Nian Bing pointed to a big shop not far in front of them and said, "Master, that's a weapon shop, right? Let's go in and take a look!" The sword-shaped sign at the door of the weapon shop was very eye-catching. On it were the words "Treasure Shop". Although it was already evening, there was still an endless stream of customers, showing that the business was booming.
Zha Ji casually pinched the fat on Nian Bing's face. "Idiot, if you buy a kitchen knife in a place like this, it'll be strange if you don't get beaten up."
Nian Bing rubbed her chubby little face. "How would I know? Didn't you say that you want to go to a weapon shop?"
Zha Ji identified the direction. "Follow me. A weapon shop is a weapon shop, but not here." As he spoke, he pulled Nian Bing into a small alley. He seemed to be very familiar with this place. He led Nian Bing through the streets and alleys. After walking for about the time it took to eat a meal, when the sky was already dark, Zha Ji finally stopped and pointed in front. "It's here."
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