Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

Inside the Qin family hall, the banquet was quickly set up. The wooden tables and chairs were wiped clean and tidy, and the tables were filled with roasted meat, coarse grain cakes, and wild vegetable soup. Although it was a grand feast for guests in Qin Family Fortress, it seemed quite simple and even a little hard to swallow to Huang Yiming, a modern man.

Qin Cang, Qin Yuling, Qin Hu and others took their seats in turn. Huang Yiming led Yang Xiu to sit in the guest seat. Yang Xiu sat reservedly with her small hands on her knees, not daring to move, and just silently looked at Huang Yiming.

"You've come from afar, sir. This is just a simple meal, nothing more than a token of my respect. Please forgive me." Qin Cang raised his rough earthenware wine cup, gesturing for Huang Yiming to drink. His tone seemed polite, but it still carried a hint of probing. He wanted to see if this "reclusive disciple" would find the Qin Family Fortress's simple feast distasteful, thus revealing his true colors.

Huang Yiming picked up his wine glass and took a small sip. The wine was bland and had a bitter taste, making it difficult to swallow. He put down his glass and glanced at the dishes on the table. He saw that the roast meat was completely unseasoned, and the wild vegetable soup was even more bland and tasteless. Everyone was frowning slightly as they ate, clearly having long been accustomed to this kind of taste.

Qin Hu grabbed a piece of roasted meat and took a big bite, muttering as he ate, "It would be better if there was some salt, this meat has no flavor." But even so, he ate with relish—after all, in this mortal world, coarse salt is a scarce resource, and ordinary people can only eat it a few times a year. Only the fortress lord and the higher-ups can enjoy it occasionally.

Qin Yuling elegantly picked up the coarse grain cake and ate it in small bites. Her face was expressionless, but her eyes revealed a hint of helplessness towards the food. In the Azure Netherworld, resources were scarce. Coarse salt was bitter and hard to swallow, yet it was comparable to gold and silver. Refined salt was a legendary item, only occasionally enjoyed by high-level cultivators, and almost never seen in the mortal world.

Looking at everyone's expressions, Huang Yiming understood. He had long known that in this fantasy world, everyday items and seasonings that were commonplace in modern times were rare treasures. Now was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate his value, both to intimidate everyone and to get the Qin family to actively court him and open up trade routes.

Without making a sound, he raised his hand and, with a thought, took out a bag of refined salt from his system storage space. The white salt bag stood out conspicuously in the antique hall, instantly attracting everyone's attention. They stared curiously at the bag, wondering what treasure it was.

"What is this, Your Excellency?" Qin Cang asked in confusion, his eyes burning with desire—he could sense that the contents of the bag seemed to exude an extraordinary aura.

Huang Yiming didn't speak. He tore open the salt bag, and immediately, a pure, salty aroma filled the air, refreshing and delightful, completely different from the bitter coarse salt. He picked up his chopsticks, scooped out a little refined salt, sprinkled it on the roasted meat and wild vegetable soup in front of him, and stirred gently.

With just a touch of salt, the originally bland dishes were instantly transformed into something fresh and flavorful, their rich aroma filling the entire hall and whetting the appetite.

Qin Cang couldn't contain himself any longer. He picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of the salted roasted meat, and chewed. In an instant, his pupils constricted, the chopsticks clattered onto the table, and his face was filled with shock and disbelief. "This...this is..." Qin Cang's voice trembled, so excited he could barely speak. The taste was pure and fragrant, without a trace of bitterness, even more delicious than the legendary celestial salt—it was worlds apart!

Seeing this, Qin Hu immediately came over and wolfed down a large mouthful of food without a care in the world. His eyes widened instantly, and he exclaimed repeatedly, "Delicious! So delicious! What kind of magical seasoning is this? It's a hundred times better than our coarse salt!" As he spoke, he frantically ate more food, wishing he could swallow the whole plate. He clung to the salt bag and refused to let go, just like a greedy cat.

Qin Yuling also abandoned her reserve, picked up a bite to taste, and her aloof demeanor instantly crumbled, her face filled with astonishment and her eyes wide with shock. As the eldest daughter of the Qin family, she had seen many rare and exotic things, but she had never tasted such a delicious seasoning before. The value of this refined salt was simply immeasurable!

Seeing this, the elders nearby also scrambled to taste it, creating a chaotic scene that completely disregarded any semblance of decorum befitting high-ranking officials. Everyone jostled and fought, their eyes burning with desire as they stared at the bag of refined salt, as if it were a priceless treasure.

It's important to know that in the Azure Nether Realm, coarse salt is already a scarce commodity, and refined salt is even more priceless, comparable to spiritual herbs and medicines. The bag Huang Yiming casually pulled out was enough to equal half a month's revenue for the Qin Family Fortress!

Huang Yiming sat to the side, calmly watching everyone's flustered expressions, a faint smile playing on his lips. This was exactly the effect he wanted—cheap refined salt in the modern world was an overwhelming treasure in the other world, which was the biggest advantage of traveling between the two worlds.

Yang Xiu also took a bite, and her eyes lit up instantly. She ate the dish in small bites, a long-lost smile on her face, and whispered to Huang Yiming, "Young Master, this is so delicious, even sweeter than the wild fruits of Black Wind Ridge."

After finally calming down, Qin Cang's gaze towards Huang Yiming completely changed, shifting from previous apprehension to fervent desire to win him over. This wasn't just a reclusive disciple; he was a walking treasure trove! If he could win over Huang Yiming and secure a source of refined salt, Qin Family Fortress's strength would undoubtedly skyrocket, making it the most powerful force in the surrounding area!

"Your Excellency, what exactly is this refined salt? Why is it so miraculous?" Qin Cang asked excitedly, his voice trembling.

Huang Yiming said casually, "It's just an ordinary thing from the mortal world, not worth mentioning. If the Lord of the Fortress likes it, I can bring more over in the future." With this casual remark, he completely struck Qin Cang's weak spot.