ca-book Chapter 278 The God of Cookery Arrives, Shocking the Entire Audience
Chapter 278 The God of Cookery Arrives, Shocking the Entire Audience
Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing.
This is a place officially designated by the Chinese government for receiving foreign heads of state and top-level dignitaries.
But today, for the first time ever, this place has welcomed an extraordinary "guest".
One of them was a middle-aged man who looked rather honest and simple, dressed in ordinary chef's work clothes.
He Yuzhu.
When Li Zhenguo personally led him into this state guesthouse, which symbolized the highest level of courtesy in China.
He Yuzhu was completely stunned.
He's grown up so big, he's never even been able to get in here before, let alone walk past this doorway.
They were afraid that the smell of cooking oil on their clothes would offend the important people inside.
But now, he's not only inside.
Moreover, he was respectfully "invited" in by Minister Li Zhenguo, the highest leader of China's extraordinary power.
Along the way, every leader they encountered, whether in military uniform or Zhongshan suit, big or small, cast a complex gaze at Li Zhenguo with a mixture of curiosity, awe, and a hint of flattery.
This made He Yuzhu feel uncomfortable all over.
It's like a beggar being suddenly invited to the palace to dine with the emperor.
This is too unreal.
"Mr. He...this way please."
Li Zhenguo led He Yuzhu to a high-class reception room decorated in a simple yet solemn style.
He originally intended to address He Yuzhu as "Lord Palace Master".
But the term "palace master" is just too... too fantastical.
He was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would frighten the staff around him.
So, after thinking about it, he decided to use a more moderate form of address, "Mr. He".
"Minister Li, you...you don't need to be so polite." He Yuzhu was so flustered by his respectful attitude that he didn't know what to do with his hands and feet.
"Just call me whatever you want, call me Sha... call me Zhuzi, that's fine."
He almost blurted out the words "Silly Zhu".
"No, no, no! How can that be!" Li Zhenguo quickly waved his hand, saying with a serious expression, "You are the Master's envoy, the head of the Divine Chef's Hall, representing the Master's reputation! We absolutely dare not be negligent in the slightest!"
He Yuzhu looked at his serious expression, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
He knew that the other party was not showing respect to him, He Yuzhu.
Rather, it was the unfathomable Mr. Lin behind him.
After the two took their seats as host and guest, respectively...
Soon, a beautiful waitress in a cheongsam brought out the finest Da Hong Pao tea.
Looking at the small and exquisite purple clay teapot and the refreshing aroma of the tea, He Yuzhu felt his throat become a little dry.
He used to only drink the cheapest liquor, which cost two cents a pound.
This was the first time he had ever seen this legendary "immortal tea" that cost tens of thousands of dollars per ounce.
He imitated Li Zhenguo, picked up the teacup, and took a small sip.
A warm, soothing sensation slid down my throat and into my stomach.
Then, with a bang!
A massive, pure spiritual energy exploded within his body!
He Yuzhu's expression suddenly changed!
He could sense that the spiritual energy contained in this cup of tea was more than ten times richer than all the internal energy essence he had "cooked" from that Master Hans!
What... what kind of tea is this?!
This is fucking some kind of elixir of immortality!
He suddenly raised his head and looked at Li Zhenguo with a look of utter disbelief.
Li Zhenguo's heart skipped a beat when he saw that expression.
What's wrong?
Could it be that this tea doesn't suit Mr. He's taste?
That shouldn't be happening!
This is already the best they could offer!
These are just a few ginseng leaves that were painstakingly harvested from that mutated thousand-year-old ginseng king in Changbai Mountain!
Each and every piece is priceless!
To properly entertain this "Lord of the Palace", he brought out all his most treasured possessions!
"Mr. He... is there something wrong with this tea?" Li Zhenguo asked cautiously.
"No...no problem." He Yuzhu came to his senses and quickly waved his hand.
He looked at the cup of tea in his hand, his eyes becoming incredibly strange.
He now finally understood the profound meaning behind the Master's decision to have him determine the quality and price of all the rare and precious materials in the world.
For example, this cup of tea in my hand.
From the perspective of the Chinese government, this is the most top-tier "treasure" they can offer.
But in his eyes, the "Master of the Divine Chef's Hall".
This thing...
"What a pity." He Yuzhu shook his head and couldn't help but sigh.
"What a pity?" Li Zhenguo was taken aback. "Mr. He, what do you mean?"
"This ginseng king itself should have been aged for a thousand years and nourished by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, so its root and bones are quite good. If it can be simmered over a low flame for forty-nine days, and supplemented with three auxiliary ingredients: earthworm saliva, rootless water, and century-old stone marrow, it should be able to be refined into a batch of 'Nine-Turn Life-Sustaining Pill,' which can revive the dead and heal flesh and bones without a doubt. Its grade should be 'top grade'."
He Yuzhu looked at the teacup like a discerning gourmet commenting on a dish.
"Unfortunately, you only take the leaves and steep them in boiling water. This wasteful practice causes 99% of the spiritual energy to be lost, leaving only less than 10% of the impure medicinal power."
"In this case, at best, it can only be considered a 'good product'."
"It's truly a pity, a real shame."
He shook his head as he spoke, his face full of regret.
Li Zhenguo, who was opposite him, and the experts and scholars standing next to him who were responsible for taking notes, were completely dumbfounded.
They all stared wide-eyed at He Yuzhu, mouths agape, eyes bulging like saucers, as if they were looking at a monster that had stepped out of a myth.
Nine-Turn Life-Extending Pill?
Can the dead be brought back to life, and flesh and bones restored?
Excellent? Good?
This cook... what nonsense is he spouting?
However, looking at He Yuzhu's serious and earnest expression, they felt that this might not be nonsense.
"Mr. He... Mr. He..." asked a white-haired, top-tier botany and pharmacology expert in the country, his voice trembling.
"What are those...dragon's saliva, rootless water, century-old stone marrow...?"
"Dragon's saliva is the saliva of a pangolin. Rootless water is the rainwater that falls on banana leaves before it hits the ground. As for century-old stalactite, it's the core of a stalactite that's been growing for hundreds of years in a cave," He Yuzhu explained casually.
These were the most basic alchemy knowledge recorded in the "Divine Chef's Cookbook," which evolved from the "Breath of Earth Cauldron," in his mind.
Upon hearing his explanation, the experts exchanged glances, each seeing a glimmer of understanding in the other's eyes!
They've studied pangolin saliva, and it does indeed contain a very unique active enzyme that can promote cell regeneration!
They also know that "rootless water" is called "nectar" in ancient books and is considered to be the purest water!
As for stalactites, they are even more familiar with them, as they are rich in various trace elements that are beneficial to the human body!
These items, taken individually, are quite ordinary.
But after this "Mr. He," with this combination, and that mutated ginseng king...
It seems... it seems, really, that it can refine something amazing!
In an instant, the way those experts who had previously been somewhat dismissive of He Yuzhu looked at him completely changed!
It was the kind of look a student gives their teacher, a look filled with fervor and adoration!
They knew that this seemingly ordinary cook possessed a treasure in his mind that was unimaginable to them, and indeed to the entire world!
Li Zhenguo was also stunned by He Yuzhu's words.
He finally experienced firsthand just how unfathomable this "Master of the Divine Chef's Hall" truly was!
He truly understands!
He is the only person in the world who knows how to maximize the value of these rare and precious materials!
"We've learned a lot, Mr. He! We've truly learned a lot!"
Li Zhenguo stood up and bowed deeply to He Yuzhu.
The experts behind him also quickly followed suit and bowed.
They bowed willingly, prostrating themselves completely.
He Yuzhu was taken aback by their unexpected and generous gift.
He just casually made a couple of comments.
How come these seemingly powerful and influential people were so frightened?
"Alright, alright, sit down, everyone." He waved his hand. "Let's talk about business first."
"Yes, yes, yes! Let's get down to business!" Li Zhenguo quickly sat up straight, his face showing an unprecedented seriousness.
"Regarding the decree conveyed by you, Mr. He, on behalf of the government, the Chinese authorities have reached a consensus after a high-level emergency meeting!"
He looked at He Yuzhu and said, word by word.
"We fully support it! We will resolutely implement it!"
"From today onwards, all unclaimed rare and precious natural materials, spiritual roots, and exotic herbs discovered within the territory of China will be reported to the Divine Chef's Hall immediately, so that you, the Hall Master, can personally determine their quality and price!"
"We are willing to use our 'merits' to fairly exchange with the Temple of the Divine Chef for everything we need!"