The beginning is only when you become a chef

Chapter 163: Objects Suspected to Be Like the Tan Lang Pot (3K)

Kanagawa Prefecture, also known as Shonan.

Xia An's destination, Odawara City, is located in the southern part of Kanagawa Prefecture.

“This city is the gateway to Fuji-Hakone and Izu National Parks.”

In the car, Xiaolin Longdan, the second place among the top ten this year, was very enthusiastic and chatted with Xia An.

Worth to talk about.

After the introduction of Erina Nakiri, Kobayashi Ryodan finally added Xia An as a friend on the social software. During the communication, when she heard that Xia An was going to leave Tokyo, she actively offered to be the driver and tour guide for the entire trip, free of charge.

Moreover, in order to reassure Xia An, this senior from Yuanyue High School who was about to graduate took a photo of her brand new driver's license to prove that she was a licensed female driver.

So, since there were local tyrants around, Xia An naturally did not choose to take the Shinkansen, and the group drove directly to Odawara City.

"What about the food culture?" Xia Anrao chatted with Xiaolin Longdan about the local culture and customs with great interest.

“The Odawara Donburi is well-known. ”

"Oh?"

"It's actually a local dish that emphasizes local ingredients, and then uses Odawara's traditional crafts, a special kind of lacquerware, to present the dish, which makes it look very culturally rich."

From the co-pilot seat, a cold and calm complaint came out of nowhere:
"Hey, Kobayashi-san, you are not allowed to use such a casual tone."

Sitting in the passenger seat was a cute girl with a petite figure and a purple cat hairdo, holding a rag doll.

This is in stark contrast to the mature and domineering style of the female driver Kobayashi Rindan, with her long red wavy hair.

The fourth seat holder is a senior named Akane Kubo Momo, who is also in the third year of high school and has a cute girlish style.

Even the stuffed animal in his arms was a purple bear.

Akane Kubo Momo, who was shy and taciturn, would occasionally interrupt Xia An after they gradually became familiar with each other in the car.

"Odawara Donburi is filled with the ocean, mountains, and rich nature of Odawara, and local chefs are proud of it."

"Don't talk about their hometown rice bowl in such a joking tone in front of the local chefs."

Xia An was speechless: "Kubo Taojiang, the EQ of Longdanjiang and I is not that low."

"anyway."

“What local products does Odawara have that local chefs can be proud of?”

Akane Kubo said:
“Do lemons count?”

"There is a local specialty fruit called Katanaura Lemon, which is said to have taken 30 years to carefully cultivate."

"By the way, there's a long-established Japanese confectionery shop called Iseya in Odawara City. They highly recommend 'Kataura Lemon Raw Yokan' and 'Kataura Lemon'..."

Xia An just smiled.

The so-called Japanese agricultural products and Japanese industrial products are just like that after they have lost their halo and become disenchantment.

Pesticides should be used where necessary, counterfeiting is still acceptable, just bow and be done with it.

Because of the existence of the "Agricultural Cooperatives", there has even been an outrageous rice shortage in Japan recently.

Of course, the "Agricultural Cooperatives" definitely have a positive and protective side for local growers, but for the public and consumers, they just have to endure the high prices of vegetables and fruits.

Driving seat.

Xiaolin Longdan complained back:

"Kubo Momo-san, your name really represents a certain kind of fruit. Are you familiar with these local fruit and vegetable specialties?"

Kubo peach is a kind of peach, the variety originated from Neon, and is also commonly called Okubo.

So, Akane Kubo Momo, her last name is Akane and her given name is Kubo Momo.

But it is really hard to choose the names of Japanese people, because there are too many weird surnames and given names, which may be hilarious to Chinese people.

Coastside.

There is a mansion located on a cliff.

From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the seascape of Sagami Bay.

"You got here pretty quickly."

Meng Yulu was actually wearing a pair of beach sandals and cool tourist outfit, and it was obvious that she had just returned from a stroll in the bay outside.

As if he noticed the strange look in Xia An's eyes.

She smiled faintly:

"There's no point in being anxious. The owner of this place will summon the guests tomorrow after the final round. The final round that all the major groups are aiming for is the stage for our wrestling."

"Before that, it's a good idea to relax and get into good shape before the big battle."

After a pause, Meng Yulu looked at Kobayashi Ryodan and Akane Kubo Momo with a smile.

A playful wink to Xia An:
"Why don't you introduce these two Sakura girls to me?"

"Ahem." Xia An's expression remained unchanged and he was very calm.

"Kobayashi Ryodan, a student of Totsuki Grade 3, and the second of this year's top ten."

"Akane Kubo Momo, a student of Totsuki Grade 3, and the fourth among the top ten students of this year."

The words trailed off.

Meng Yulu clapped softly.

"You are amazing! You have only been in Totsuki for a short time, but you have already made the Ten Elites of Totsuki bow down to you?"

Xia An rolled her eyes, too lazy to respond to the older sister's joke, and briefly explained Meng Yulu's identity to Kobayashi Ryodan and Akane Kubo Momo.

So, the two people, who already felt that Meng Yulu looked very familiar, heard Xia An say that she was the contemporary female chef of the famous Yangquan Restaurant.

His mouth dropped open in shock.

After chatting for a while, the two asked to take a photo together, and Meng Yulu agreed with a smile.

Then, the photos quickly appeared on social platforms and in the group chat of the top ten.

[Kobayashi Ryodan: (Photo) As everyone knows, Chef Meng Yulu has always been my idol! ]

[Akira Kubo Momo: (Photo) Today was a fruitful day. ]

Mansion restaurant.

The servants brought them a sumptuous meal that was impeccable.

This large restaurant was not just filled with Xia An and his group, there were also a few foreign faces.

Xia An ate a little, wiped his mouth and asked Meng Yulu: "Now you should tell me which piece of legendary kitchenware that the owner of this place has collected and is suspected to be the real thing, right?"

Meng Yulu clicked on a high-resolution picture in her phone album:
"look by youself."

Xia An glanced over and was slightly startled.

Jing Nina, who followed, had her pupils shrink: "Gan Lang Pot?"

on the picture.

The kitchen utensils look like pots and jars, with a strong metallic texture.

Even a layman can tell that this artifact is not simple by its ancient bronze texture.

Of course, as one of the eight legendary kitchen utensils, the most recognizable feature of the Tanlang Pot is the star-carved pattern on the surface of the pot.

Greedy wolf.

The first star of the Big Dipper.

After watching it carefully for a while, Xia An retracted his gaze and reminded thoughtfully: "Don't underestimate modern skills and workmanship."

"In this industrial age where counterfeits are everywhere, lower your expectations before you touch them."

Meng Yulu smiled and said, "If you don't have expectations, you won't be disappointed, right?"

Afterwards, she told Xia An about the historical background of how the [Ganlang Pot] was lost.

Xia An also has his own thoughts.

As far as he knows.

In the original novel, the [Ganlang Pot] was first sealed in Mount Tai, and had nine seals. The prodigal Yan first broke the seals and brought it back to the dark cooking world, and it was finally taken back by Liu Maoxing.

However, the successor of [Ganlang Pot] was not Liu Maoxing, but Seven-Star Blade Lei En.

When Ryan holds this legendary kitchen utensil and gains its recognition, the [Auspicious Phoenix Pattern] will appear on the surface of the utensil.

Xia An clearly remembered that the magical effect of the [Tanlang Pot] was automatic processing.

That's right!

Automatic processing!

Just put the ingredients in, whether it's shredded, chopped, or in other forms, it can be done immediately without waiting.

"In modern times, due to wars and various other reasons, it has been lost in a foreign country like countless other national treasures?"

Xia An suddenly remembered something and glanced at the small group in the restaurant that were obviously from various countries.

"Isn't it said that kitchen utensils can recognize people?"

“You can only use them if you get the approval of the legendary kitchen tools.”

"Then why are these people so fanatical about the legendary kitchenware from China? It's not just a hobby of collecting, right?"

Jing Nina said:

"I know this, let me tell you."

"In fact, after Liu Maoxing and others disappeared from the world, the eight legendary kitchen utensils also disappeared for more than ten years. Later, some bigwigs brought them back from the food industry one after another..."

Xia An keenly grasped the clue:
"Disappeared for more than a decade? And then was brought back by the big guys from the food industry?"

Jing Nina nodded: "Yes, and from now on, the chefs with gourmet cells in their bodies can control the legendary kitchen utensils and activate and use some of the magical powers!"

Xia An couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Ah this?

Could it be that in the food world…

These legendary kitchen utensils are imbued with an alien aura. Have the "rules" of the artifacts been transformed?

This explains why chefs from all over the world are pursuing legendary kitchen utensils.

What nonsense.

Even if it only activates a tiny magical power, it will be of great use!

"Since the legendary kitchen utensils are connected to the world of food, does that mean that the magical power of the legendary kitchen utensils also has an effect on the fantasy ingredients on the other side of the world of food?"

When Xia An thought of this, he felt his heart beating violently.

You know, the first challenge for a chef to cook fantasy ingredients is how to deal with them.

This processing includes slaughtering, dismembering, pickling and other processes.

However, the magical power of the [Tanlang Pot] should be limited to slaughtering and decomposition.

Xia An suddenly had an idea.

if…

By forcing a living horrific creature into a container, is it possible to use the magic of legendary kitchen utensils to kill this powerful life and turn it into food on the table?

what!
Xia An suddenly thought of the golden fantasy ingredient "golden wheat" displayed by Dojima Gin at the dinner party at the Nakiri family's house.

He had already heard it from Dojima Gin and Kyou Nina.

"Golden wheat" is the raw material for "all-roundness".

And "all-round" is praised by fantasy food chefs as the most delicious noodles in the world. It combines the deliciousness of all noodles in the world, such as ramen, udon noodles, and spaghetti, and can be called "dream noodles."

But it is not easy to make "Golden Wheat" "comprehensive".

Countless chefs are forever stuck at the step of removing the shells and grinding them into flour.

Of course, the subsequent processes are more difficult.

It takes special techniques or cooking skills, and the addition of a large amount of water, to knead golden wheat flour into a "round" dough.

But if...

Throw a sufficient amount of unprocessed golden wheat into the [Ganlang Pot].

What will happen?
Shell immediately and crush immediately.

Then after the noodles are fermented, can you make them directly?
Think about it this way.

Xia An couldn't help but feel his heart beating fast.

hiss~
Legend has it that kitchen utensils are used in the fantasy field, and the prospects are simply invincible.

(End of this chapter)