It's just cooking a dish, how did it become the main character in a game?

Chapter 96 Blackmail (Bonus Chapter)

"How do I know if you're lying to us?" Liao Changfeng frowned.

"I can swear on my culinary luck, is that enough?" The dark-skinned hunter shrugged. "Even if you don't believe me, you have to believe in my determination not to be cut off from delicious food in the future."

"this----"

Liao Changfeng seemed somewhat tempted and cast a pleading look at Nan Xu.

Nan Xu's expression remained unchanged, but he was secretly deep in thought.

To be honest, if he was determined to run away, it wouldn't be difficult for him to escape.

It wasn't just because he possessed the fifth-grade lightness skill "Immortal Steps," but also because the chefs' accumulated "food luck" made them seem as if they were blessed by fate, making it extremely easy for them to escape death in ordinary crises.

For some established chefs who have accumulated a great deal of culinary luck, it is almost impossible for them to die unexpectedly due to anything outside of culinary competition.

Although Nanxu's luck wasn't that great, it was enough for him to escape from the clutches of this dark hunter while running with all his might.

However—according to that dark-smelling hunter, he was drawn in by the aroma emanating from the chili oil he was making.

Although it was an extremely low probability coincidence that such a powerful Dark Hunter happened to pass by, the middle-aged man's words were even more provocative and meant to provoke.

However, no matter what, the Liao siblings and their group were indeed affected by his actions.

He could simply walk away, but if he actually did that, he would surely feel uneasy about it.

Moreover, he had a fairly pleasant working relationship with Liao Changfeng and the others along the way, and even if this matter had nothing to do with him, he would still help them within his power.

So, under Liao Changfeng's tense and expectant gaze, Nan Xu slowly spoke: "Brother Changfeng, if you trust me, then let me make this dish."

"Of course! We'll have to rely on Brother Nan for this matter—feel free to take all the bear meat and bear paws!" Liao Changfeng nodded repeatedly, his face full of gratitude.

"I also have some other ingredients in my food pouch. Please feel free to take them if you need them for cooking, as long as they can save my little sister's life!"

"So, you've agreed?" The dark-skinned hunter licked his lips greedily and grinned.

"Not yet." Nan Xu said calmly, "You should make a vow of food luck first."

"Hehe—what's so difficult about that?"

The middle-aged man smiled, took out a black pill from his pocket, and swiftly stuffed it into Liao Yudie's mouth!

Liao Yudie struggled desperately, but was still forced to swallow the pill.

"Ugh—ugh—it tastes so bitter!" She knelt on the ground, repeatedly gagging and covering her mouth. "What did you feed me?!"

"The poison won't take effect for several days," the middle-aged man said leisurely. "Sorry, this is a necessary measure to prevent you from sneaking away while I'm eating."

"Rest assured, I, Lü Shaojiang, hereby swear an oath of food and fortune: as long as the dishes you serve satisfy me, I will give you the antidote and let you all leave safely, and I will never harm you again."

As he spoke, he kicked Liao Yudie in the back, sending her flying towards Liao Changfeng and the others.

"Little sister!" Liao Changfeng immediately helped Liao Yudie up. "How are you? Is anything bothering you?"

"Brother, I—I'm fine."

Liao Yudie's eyes were filled with tears, but she gritted her teeth and forced them back.

"It is my incompetence that allowed Miss to fall into the hands of thieves. Please punish me, Miss!" Uncle Li immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

"No, it's not your fault, Uncle Li—it's just that this damn guy is too strong." Liao Yudie wiped her mouth and stood up through gritted teeth.

Just how strong is this dark hunter who calls himself Lü Shaojiang? Is he a sixth-rank or a fifth-rank?

"Yes, my strength far surpasses yours, so I advise you not to have any ulterior motives, or I'll be in a difficult position." Lu Shaojiang shrugged. "After all, I'm still waiting to eat."

As he spoke, he looked at Nan Xu: "Chef, I've made this vow, shouldn't you show your support?"

"For example, you could swear an oath that you won't poison the food or anything—otherwise, I'm a little afraid you'll try something clever." He tugged at the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile.

"Heh, I would never do something as disrespectful to culinary skills as deliberately poisoning someone," Nan Xu sneered. "However, since you insist, I'll make a vow to put your mind at ease."

Nan Xu finished swearing quickly. But a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Making a dish that satisfies this guy and getting through the current crisis isn't difficult.

However, what he wanted was far more than just that—

[Ding! You have triggered the quest: "The Dark Hunter's Request." Accept?]

"Accept the mission!"

With a thought, Nan Xu caused the semi-transparent panel to disappear.

He walked to the giant bear's carcass and said calmly, "To make delicious bear paw, various auxiliary ingredients for simmering broth are essential, and the requirements for cooking utensils are also very high. It's not good to make it here."

"How about this, you come with us to town. Anyway, the antidote is in your hands, so we won't do anything rash."

Lu Shaojiang raised an eyebrow: "Oh? That sounds reasonable, but I refuse."

He crossed his arms and leaned against the trunk of a large tree: "The risk is too high. Who knows if you'll secretly contact the authorities to come after us?"

Arrest me.

"As for why it's not easy to do business here? That's your problem, not mine," Lü Shaojiang said matter-of-factly. "I'm only responsible for eating. If the food isn't good, I'll kill you all."

"Damn it—this guy!" Liao Yudie gritted her teeth.

When she first heard Nan Xu say that, she had a little bit of hope, thinking that maybe Lü Shaojiang would take the bait.

If they return to Zhenjiang, they will have a way to deal with this dark-smelling hunter.

I never expected that Lü Shaojiang would be so unreasonable!

Nan Xu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly returned to normal.

"————Alright." There seemed to be a hint of helplessness in his voice. "But it's true that bear paws need to be stewed for a long time, and it's not easy to cook them using ordinary methods."

"Since there's no suitable pot for cooking bear paws here, and you don't want us to go back to town, why don't you cook the bear paws for me yourself?"

Nan Xu turned his head and looked intently at Lü Shaojiang: "You have profound internal strength. If you use your true energy to seal the pot and pressure cook it, you can probably greatly shorten the cooking time and make the bear paw more tender and flavorful."

"Moreover, this way you can supervise the entire cooking process, which gives you more peace of mind."

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