Douluo Continent: I Moved the Entire Dragon King.

Huo Yuhao subconsciously stopped and looked in the direction from which the fragrance was coming.

As someone who was quite confident in his grilled fish skills, Huo Yuhao had to admit that this skill was definitely better than his own when he smelled the aroma.

Even though he had just finished eating, his stomach still contained that undigested red jade shrimp.

But after smelling the aroma, he couldn't help but salivate again, feeling an urge to eat another grilled fish.

"Ok?"

Tang Wulin, who was standing nearby, obviously smelled it too.

His eyes lit up instantly, as if all the food he had just eaten had been wasted.

"Grilled fish!"

"The grilled fish smells so good!"

Seeing Huo Yuhao's blissful expression, Tang Wulin immediately suggested:

"Shall we go take a look?"

"it is good!"

Huo Yuhao did not refuse; he also wanted to see what kind of expert could grill fish of this caliber.

The two followed the scent to a corner of the square.

There was an inconspicuous window with a simple charcoal grill in front of it.

A burly, middle-aged man in a clean white chef's uniform was working in front of the oven with his back to them.

As the uncle gently fanned himself, the fragrance grew even stronger.

It seemed they heard footsteps.

The uncle who was grilling fish slowly turned around. Huo Yuhao walked closer and subconsciously looked up, meeting the uncle's eyes.

Even with just a brief eye contact, Huo Yuhao could sense that the man in front of him was definitely not simple.

"Yuhao, this chef's skills are probably even better than your homeroom teacher's!"

In Huo Yuhao's mental world, Tianmeng Bingcan spoke in disbelief.

Is this chef really that good?

Chapter 59: A Titled Douluo-Level Chef?

"Even better than Teacher Shen Yi..."

Huo Yuhao subconsciously swallowed. Could it be a Title Douluo?

After all, Shen Yi is a Soul Saint with three purple, three black and one red attributes. If he were just a Soul Douluo, the sense of pressure wouldn't be that strong.

But why would someone so capable sell grilled fish here?

Moreover, look at his skillful movements, his focused gaze on the ingredients, and his simple yet spotless white chef's uniform.

This is clearly not because he did anything wrong and was punished by being sent here to do hard labor, nor is it a temporary guest appearance.

This skill in grilling fish is clearly the result of years of immersion in the culinary arts and countless hours of practice.

"Want one?"

Just as Huo Yuhao was lost in thought, the older man suddenly spoke up.

"Uh..."

Upon hearing the question, Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie immediately clutched their round bellies, waving their hands repeatedly and showing expressions of pain on their faces.

"No... no need."

"Uncle, we're really full from eating in the cafeteria."

"If I eat any more, I'm really going to throw up."

The older man didn't insist, but simply nodded slightly and then turned his gaze to the remaining two people.

"I want!"

Tang Wulin was the first to raise his hand, his big eyes fixed on the sizzling fish on the grill, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Uncle, give me one!"

"I'd like one too, thank you."

Huo Yuhao followed closely behind.

Although he was already seven or eight tenths full, as a "senior grilled fish chef," he simply couldn't resist the temptation of such a high level of skill.

"Okay, just a moment."

The uncle responded.

He scooped two cleaned bluefish from the bucket next to him.

This fish is very common; it's a freshwater fish that can be found everywhere in the Star Dou Great Forest. It's not a rare soul beast, nor does it possess the enormous blood energy of the Red Jade Shrimp.

However, in the uncle's hands, these two ordinary bluefish seemed to have become works of art.

Cut, marinate, put on the rack, brush with oil.

Every movement was precise to the extreme, with not a single unnecessary detail.

The charcoal fire flickered.

The uncle flicked his wrist slightly, and the seasonings in his hand fell like petals from a fairy, evenly covering every texture of the fish's body.

Huo Yuhao was completely mesmerized by their control over the heat and their grasp of the timing.

"So strong..."

Huo Yuhao was amazed.

He could sense that the uncle seemed to be using an extremely special technique while grilling the fish, employing a unique rhythm to penetrate the heat of the charcoal fire deep into the fish meat, locking in every drop of fresh juice.

"All right."

A moment later.

Two golden, crispy, and fragrant grilled fish were handed to the two of them.

"Try it."

The middle-aged man wiped his hands and said calmly.

Huo Yuhao took the grilled fish, ignoring the heat, and took a small bite.

"Snap—"

The crispy fish skin crackled between your teeth, followed by a burst of hot and delicious fish juices in your mouth.

The fragrance of perilla, the mild spiciness of chili, the unique aroma of cumin, and the natural sweetness of the fish blend together perfectly at this moment.

It lacks the powerful, visceral impact of the red jade shrimp.

It also lacks the rich spiritual nourishment of the Jadeite Cabbage.

This is really just an ordinary fish.

but……

“Delicious!”

Huo Yuhao's eyes widened suddenly, and he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:

"It's so delicious!"

Tang Wulin, standing to the side, was so engrossed in eating that he couldn't even speak. He could only keep giving a thumbs up and finished half of the fish in just a few bites.

"Uncle!"

Tang Wulin swallowed a bite of fish and said with an admiring look:

"Your cooking is amazing!"

"It tastes better than any of the chefs I've ever eaten at in Donghai City!"

Upon hearing their praise, a faint smile finally appeared on the uncle's previously calm face.

That's the smile a chef gives when they see a diner's genuine satisfaction.

"Ingredients are just the foundation."

The middle-aged man spoke softly, seemingly to himself, yet also as if giving instructions:

"For a chef, anything can be a delicacy if you put your heart into it."

"It's not only the meat of top-grade soul beasts that can make delicious food."

Huo Yuhao pondered these words, and a sense of understanding dawned on him.

He looked at the half-eaten fish in his hand, then at the flickering embers in front of the uncle, and couldn't help but ask:

"Senior...I'd like to ask you a question..."

How did you manage to control the heat so perfectly?

Huo Yuhao pointed to the even golden color on the fish skin:

“I usually enjoy making grilled fish, but I always feel that the fish belly and back, which are of different thicknesses, are not cooked enough.”

"Either the belly of the fish is burnt, or the back of the fish hasn't absorbed the flavor yet."

"But the fish you grilled..."

"No matter where it is, the level of skill and taste are completely consistent. How is that possible?"

Hearing Huo Yuhao's professional question.

The uncle's eyes lit up slightly.

He glanced at Huo Yuhao with some surprise, seemingly not expecting that this seemingly young boy could actually see through the trick.

"what?"

Before the uncle could speak, Tang Wulin exclaimed in surprise.

He still had a fish bone dangling from his mouth, and he looked at Huo Yuhao with unclear eyes:

"Yuhao?"

"So you can make grilled fish?"

"Um... I know a little bit."

Huo Yuhao scratched his head a little embarrassedly, his face turning slightly red:

"I used to practice at home for a period of time to make a living."

"I used to think my skills were pretty good."

Huo Yuhao glanced at the older man, shook his head with a wry smile, and spoke in a very humble tone:

"But after eating the fish the uncle cooked today, I realized..."

"Compared to this uncle in front of me, my grilled fish is far inferior and not even worthy of being served."

Compared to this uncle, his skills were indeed only at the level of a street vendor, while the other man's were at the level of a master.

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, the uncle's smile deepened.

He looked Huo Yuhao up and down, then suddenly spoke:

"Since you've asked, then show me what's wrong with you."

"Young man, don't underestimate yourself."

The older man looked at Huo Yuhao.

"How about this?"

"Let's make a promise."

"If you can make grilled fish that I would rate as acceptable..."

"Then... I'll give you some special rewards."