After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

Finally, when he got to the sixth basket, Lu Xuanyu got down to business.

"Hisako, how long have you been studying medicinal cuisine?"

"Starting at age four, for eleven years!"

"It's been a long time, how do you feel about your understanding of traditional Chinese medicine theories?"

“The Xin family is a family of medicinal cuisine chefs. From the day I started learning to cook, I was also learning about Chinese medicine. My father said that my knowledge of medicinal cuisine is no less than his.”

Hisako Shirato spoke firmly, clearly showing considerable confidence in her knowledge of medicinal cuisine.

"So, you don't need me to remind you of the 'Eighteen Incompatibilities' and 'Nineteen Antagonisms,' right?"

Upon hearing this, Hisako Shinohara stopped what she was doing and stared at Lu Xuanyu in surprise.

"Yes, I know, it's a taboo formula for combining Chinese medicines in ancient China."

Just as I guessed!

Lu Xuanyu also understands traditional Chinese medicine theory and medicinal cuisine theory!

Just as Hisako Shinto had thought.

During his junior high school years, Lu Xuanyu received many system rewards.

One of them is the inheritance of medicinal cuisine!

Medicinal cuisine originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties of ancient China, took shape during the Jin and Tang dynasties, underwent inheritance and development during the Song and Yuan dynasties, and was completely perfected during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The medicinal cuisine tradition that Lu Xuanyu received is the most complete system of medicinal cuisine, combined with the theories of traditional Chinese medicine.

The so-called newly established family of medicinal cuisine practitioners were described in his eyes as "juniors" who were just beginning to learn the craft, which was not an exaggeration at all.

"If you were to compare Erina to a type of Chinese medicinal herb, which one would you think would be the most fitting?"

Lu Xuanyu suddenly asked a wildly imaginative question.

This made Hisako Niito fall into deep thought.

"Snow lotus!"

"Precious, elegant, and exuding an aura of holiness."

"Even with this analogy, I still can't describe Erina-sama in my heart."

"I would say it's fairly accurate."

Hisako Shinoto looked on with longing.

It's easy to see that Erina Nakiri holds a very high place in her heart.

"Oh? I don't think so."

Lu Xuanyu retorted.

.......

Using pharmacological knowledge that delivers a devastating blow, I hooked Hisako! [Seeking flowers and ratings!]

Hisako Shinto shifted slightly, anticipating Lu Xuanyu's reply.

When a girl is at close range, she can still unconsciously turn to face you.

This shows that she is quite interested in you as a person, or in the topic you are talking about.

Throughout the many years that Totsuki Academy has been around, Hisako Shinoto has never discussed topics such as medicinal cuisine or traditional Chinese medicine with anyone.

Even her closest friend, Erina Nakiri, didn't know much about the field Hisako Shinto was studying.

the first time!

Hisako Shirato met a peer with whom she could discuss the theory of medicinal cuisine for the first time in Totsuki!

Subconsciously, she hoped that Lu Xuanyu could communicate with her more.

"If I had to make a comparison, I think Erina is more like Gastrodia elata!"

"Gastrodia elata? Why?"

Hisako Shinto considered many possible Chinese medicinal herbs that might be mentioned.

To my utter surprise, it was actually Gastrodia elata!

Are you familiar with the growing environment of Gastrodia elata?

Seeing Hisako Shinto's puzzled look, Lu Xuanyu asked again.

"Gastrodia elata is a sweet-tasting, neutral-natured dried tuber medicinal material."

"In China, it is suitable to plant in autumn..."

Hisako Shirato could only utter some simple information based on her memory.

Although it is not a rare medicinal herb on the market, it is definitely a rare category among the medicinal diet recipes mastered by Hisako Niito.

The appearance of Gastrodia elata looks very much like... a potato!

Why would Lu Xuanyu mention Gastrodia elata when he was thinking of something else?

Was it a deliberate joke?

"It's so-so. It's not easy to come up with this much information."

"Gastrodia elata is a type of Chinese medicinal herb that can be artificially cultivated."

"But its cultivation conditions are extremely demanding!"

"Too cold is no good, too hot is no good, too dry is no good, too wet is no good."

Too much light is bad, and too little light is bad.

"It has no roots or leaves, and its body remains hidden in the soil all year round."

"The soil temperature should be controlled between 13 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the soil moisture should be gradually adjusted according to different periods."

"We also used other green plants and weeds to provide shade and protection from the frost."

"Doesn't that sound difficult?"

"The ripe fruit we see has an exceptionally fragile core."

Hisako Shinoto nodded repeatedly in shock.

Lu Xuanyu actually knows such obscure knowledge about the cultivation of Chinese medicinal herbs!

How much knowledge does he actually possess about traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal cuisine?

His position as the number one expert in Totsuki medicinal cuisine was strongly shaken.

Think carefully about what Lu Xuanyu said.

It must be said that he used his extensive pharmacological knowledge to deliver a devastating analogy.

Even people who don't know anything about Gastrodia elata can tell from the sound.

It's definitely the "princess" among Chinese medicinal herbs!

They need tender care, constant attention and love to grow strong.

As Lu Xuanyu described it, Hisako Shinto couldn't help but think of Erina Nakiri.

"Wow, that's amazing... Xuan Yu!"

"To have such a wealth of knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine is indeed a very apt description."

"But... is this related to the Eight Treasures Cake incident...?"

Hisako Shinoto tried hard to make connections.

I really can't think of a way to carefully protect the "young lady" medicinal herbs.

What is the connection between this and the medicinal cuisine she prepares?

She's taking just as careful a care of Lady Erina, isn't she?

"The Bazhen cake I ate last time is the same as the one I ate today; there is almost no difference in the use of Chinese herbal ingredients."

“You added Codonopsis pilosula, red dates, longan, Angelica sinensis, lotus seeds, Poria cocos... The proportions of each are different, and the dosage is well controlled.”

"I believe you are very familiar with its medicinal properties, so there is no conflict between them. It is a very common ingredient in medicinal cuisine."

"You can use it on most girls during their 'those days' without any problems."

"But it becomes a problem when applied to Erina, because what is she?"

Hisako Shindo's pupils dilated in shock.

She murmured, "Gastrodia elata..."

Lu Xuanyu nodded and continued:

"In the cultivation of Gastrodia elata, even the slightest mistake in any step can lead to failure, and the plant will be completely overrun by weeds."

"Erina, who possesses the God Tongue, grew up surrounded by exquisite ingredients, and ordinary food simply cannot satisfy her palate."

"In terms of nutritional balance, we are certainly still maintaining it, but an overly refined diet can subtly change a person's constitution."