ALL NOVEL Chapter 24: Not Even Them!
“Boss, another serving of Dongpo Pork Knuckle!” Yu Hua exclaimed with excitement.
Taking advantage of the fact that the Dongpo Pork Knuckle hadn’t arrived yet, Yu Hua reached for the Egg Fried Rice next to him, dug in a big spoonful, and stuffed it into his mouth.
Cured, he was truly cured!
Feeling the aroma of the Egg Fried Rice diffusing in his mouth and nose, the long-lost rapid movement of his stomach and intestines, Yu Hua felt that the world had become brighter.
Hmm, are these eggs from Rainbow Feathered Chickens?
And this rice seems somewhat different from ordinary rice.
Decades of professional habits allowed him to analyze the ingredients of the Egg Fried Rice in an instant, but in the next moment, Yu Hua shook his head.
What does it matter what the ingredients are? The most important thing is to savor the deliciousness.
Suddenly, Yu Hua sensed something amiss. He looked up and found the 3 old comrades staring at him with wide eyes.
These old comrades, who had known him for decades, naturally knew everything about his lack of appetite.
But now Yu Hua actually ordered the Dongpo Pork Knuckle voluntarily?
And he enjoyed the Egg Fried Rice so much?
Is this really Yu Hua?
The Yu Hua who claimed that eating was only to prolong his life?
For a moment, the 3 Tang Sect Hall Masters felt like someone else had taken over Yu Hua’s body.
Hehe.
As old brothers for so many years, Yu Hua naturally knew what the 3 of them were thinking. He just smiled faintly, “The Smashed Cucumber is good, give it a try.”
Smashed Cucumber?
Only then did the 3 of them notice the dish in front of them.
Both Power and Defense Hall Master, being carnivorous creatures who loved meat, naturally turned their attention to the Braised Pork Stomach with Chicken after finishing the Dongpo Pork Knuckle, barely glancing at the green vegetable.
As for the Speed Hall Master, compared to the colorful Smashed Cucumber, he still preferred the Egg Fried Rice, which had a mild color but a strong aroma.
Looking at the Smashed Cucumber in front of them and then at the empty plate in front of Yu Hua, the 3 of them had an incredulous guess in their Defense Halls.
Could it be–that a plate of Smashed Cucumber restored old wood’s appetite?
Isn’t that too exaggerated?
Although they found it hard to believe, the speed of their chopsticks was not slow at all. 3 pairs of chopsticks instantly reached for the 3–2 plates of Smashed Cucumber.
“Old Monkey, take your chopsticks away!” The Speed Hall Master gave The Power Hall Master a fierce glare, and his Spirit Power enveloped the chopsticks, instantly pushing away the chopsticks that he had reached out with.
The Power Hall Master grinned and wasn’t upset. This time, he finally took a piece from his own plate of Smashed Cucumber and stuffed it into his mouth.
“Mmm!”
After chewing twice, The Power Hall Master couldn’t help but exclaim.
Although he loved eating meat, eating meat all the time could become somewhat greasy. The Smashed Cucumber was refreshing, sour, and appetizing, with a pleasant sweetness that instantly refreshed his mouth.
His stomach and intestines moved even faster, and The Power Hall Master, felt like he had wasted the portion of the Pork Knuckle and half of the Braised Pork Stomach with Chicken he had just eaten.
“Boss, another serving of Pork Knuckle!” The Power Hall Master chuckled, “And another serving of Smashed Cucumber.”
(So, it turns out I don’t dislike vegetables. It’s just that the previous chefs didn’t cook them deliciously.)
Hmm, it must be like this!
And not far from there, The Tang Sect Chef who was busy preparing the food for the Tan Sect Shrek City Branch Hall Master suddenly felt like they were being wronged.
“I’ll have another serving of the Pork Knuckle!” a deep voice sounded, and it was the Defense Hall Master, who spoke up.
The Power Hall Master, Tai Lei, possessed the Martial Spirit the Mighty Ape, with the title of Golden Gorilla Douluo.
The Defense Hall Master, Niu Yue, possessed the Martial Spirit, the Armored Giant Rhinoceros, with the title of Iron Guard Douluo.
Both of these 2 Titled Douluo possessed large-sized Beast-type Martial Spirits. Influenced by their Martial Spirits, their bodies were extremely tall, both standing over 2 meters tall, resembling 2 iron towers.
With such a physique, they naturally had a big appetite. With the appetizing Smashed Cucumber, the 2 of them became ravenous.
Seeing the 2 old comrades enjoying their food heartily, the Speed Hall Master shook his head and elegantly picked up a piece of Smashed Cucumber with his chopsticks. “Boss, give me another small portion of Egg Fried Rice.”
…
Tang Sect’s 4 Halls originated from the single-attribute 4 clans of Tang Sect, 5.000 years ago.
The Li Clan possessed the Mighty Ape Martial Spirit, the Yu Clan possessed the Armored Giant Rhinoceros Martial Spirit, the Min Clan possessed the Sharp-tailed Rain Swallow Martial Spirit, and the Po Clan possessed the Spirit Breaker Spear Martial Spirit.
After 5.000 years, there were naturally some changes within Tang Sect, but the single-attribute 4 clans had continued to exist.
The Li (Power), Yu (Defense), and Min (Speed) Clans, due to the compatibility between their Martial Spirits and the Hall’s roles, remained the main force of the 3 Halls.
Although the Po (Force/Medicine) Clan had been researching herbs for years, their Martial Spirits were not closely related to precious materials. They were far inferior to plant-type Spirit Masters in this aspect. Therefore, the current members of the Po Clan only accounted for about half of the Hall’s positions, while the other half consisted of plant-type Spirit Masters recruited later, specializing in herbal research.
Among the 4 Hall Masters of the Shrek Academy branch of Tang Sect, Tai Lei and Niu Yue were the direct descendants of the Li Clan and Yu Clan, respectively, with the most orthodox inherited Martial Spirits of their respective clans.
As for Zhao Yunsheng, the Hall Master of the Speed Hall, his Martial Spirit was a top-tier agility-type Martial Spirit that was not inferior to the Sharp-tailed Rain Swallow: Lightning Cloud Sparrow, with his title being the Extreme Thunder Douluo.
Yu Hua, the Medicine Hall Master, possessed a plant-type Martial Spirit: Ancient Life Tree, a rare healing-type Title Douluo Martial Spirit, with the title of Wood Spirit Douluo.
These 4 Title Douluo were renowned throughout Shrek City and now they were gathered in a restaurant, chatting and laughing like ordinary diners, giving a surreal feeling.
The disciples of Tang Sect couldn’t help but feel that they were witnessing their Hall Masters in such a state for the first time. It was truly a sight to behold.
And Qi Han, who saw the Title Douluo for the first time, couldn’t help but find it somewhat amusing.
These 4 Title Douluo were truly interesting, like mischievous old children.
In the end, the 4 Titled Douluo left satisfied. Before the stooped figure of the Medicine Hall Master left, he even asked Qi Han if he would be willing to join the Medicine Hall of Tang Sect.
It was an olive branch from the Wood Spirit Douluo.
However, Qi Han fell silent for a moment and chose to politely decline.
Even the recruitment of Tang Sect’s Title Douluo can be refused?
In the eyes of the diners, Qi Han and this restaurant suddenly gained a touch of mystery.
They recalled the breeding process of the Cassia Pig, the raw material for the Dongpo Pork Knuckle that Qi Han, the young boss, had voluntarily disclosed.
Perhaps this young boss wasn’t as simple as he appeared on the surface.
Such thoughts arose in the Defense Halls of many diners, and they felt that they might need to reassess the significance of this restaurant.
No one would know that when the business ended and Qi Han closed the door of the shop, looking at the empty dining area, he spoke bitterly, “System, come out!”
【Host, what’s the matter?】
“Why can’t I join Tang Sect?”
Yes, everyone thought that Qi Han had a mysterious force behind him, which was why he didn’t want to join Tang Sect. Only Qi Han himself knew the truth.
He didn’t have any mysterious force behind him.
The system was there, but unfortunately, it was a Worldly Gourmet System.
All of this was because the system didn’t allow Qi Han to join any force.
【The Host’s mission is to promote Earth cuisine in the Douluo Continent, to conquer the different worlds with Earth’s cuisine. As the Host of the system, you are not qualified to be recruited by any force.】
“Even the Tang Sect is not allowed?” Qi Han was on the verge of tears. He came to the Douluo Continent but couldn’t join Tang San, the protagonist faction?
【Yes, even the Tang Sect is not allowed.】
System, you’re really limiting my options!