A Bite of Douluo Continent

These unused fragments can be recycled and, thanks to the system's advanced technology, reassembled into sugar cubes the size of a human head, without affecting the taste or color.

The sugar crystals that peeled off became smaller and smaller, but Qi Han's movements became faster and faster, and the sugar block in his hand gradually took shape.

It looked like a tree, with lush branches and leaves, its canopy providing shade for the surrounding area.

Qi Han's movements began to slow down, and the details of the tree gradually came into focus. The shape of its leaves slowly emerged, revealing itself to be a lush and verdant pine tree.

As Qi Han carved each stroke, the pine tree seemed to come alive, and within its withered branches, a resilient power seemed to lurk.

Only when the year grows cold do we know that the pine and cypress are the last to wither!

Set aside the translucent pine tree, Qi Han took out white sugar and water, added them to the pot and stir-fried the sugar until it turned a light caramel color. Then he added lard and osmanthus honey, and then added ginkgo nuts and gently stirred until the surface of the ginkgo nuts was covered with sugar coating.

Even with the sugar coating, Jiu Zi's expressions and movements, down to the smallest detail, are still clearly visible, only covered by a layer of crystalline substance.

Qi Han carefully placed the nine ginkgo leaves under the crystal-clear pine tree, arranging them in different poses, and the Poetry and Etiquette Ginkgo was thus completed.

Above, evergreen pines provide shade; below, nine children frolic and play.

The evergreen pine tree represents blessings for the elderly in the family, while the nine children represent the greatest expectations for the children in the family.

The famous dishes of the Confucius Mansion truly live up to their reputation.

Qi Han gently carried the dish out and handed it to Qin Yue, who was standing to the side. He smiled and said, "Alright, take it upstairs. This is Poetry and Etiquette Ginkgo."

Qin Yue's mouth was practically agape.

This...this is also food made by the boss?

She always felt that Boss Qi's dishes were more delicious than Yaochi Jiyue, but they were clearly inferior in terms of presentation. The same was true for the dishes she saw later, which made Qin Yue even more convinced that Boss Qi's dishes might not be very focused on appearance.

But the two dishes today completely overturned her expectations.

First, the vivid landscape painting on the crab-stuffed orange, with its inexplicable charm, made Qin Yue feel both inexplicable and awe-inspiring.

Because she couldn't discern the hidden divine power within, Qin Yue even thought that her own Yaochi Jiyue might be better than Crab-Stuffed Orange.

But after hearing the poem about the Ginkgo tree, Qin Yue could no longer say such words.

The exquisite carving, where even each pine needle is clearly visible, is something Yaochi Jiyue could never achieve, not to mention the nine adorable dolls, each with its own unique expression, which are as lifelike as if they were real.

It turns out... the boss wasn't incapable of making fancy dishes, he just disdained such things.

Qin Yue was suddenly struck by a realization, and felt a pang of shame.

"What are you daydreaming about?" Qi Han looked at Qin Yue with amusement.

"Huh?" Qin Yue finally came to her senses, carefully took the Ginkgo biloba from Shili, and went upstairs.

She couldn't wait to see the shocked expressions on the diners' faces when they saw the Ginkgo biloba.

...

Mei Mei carefully placed the empty orange cup down, and a smile appeared on Yu Lianxin's face.

The amount of crab-stuffed orange was not much, just enough to fill one orange, but the wonderful taste and exquisite appearance made Yu Lianxin want to have another one.

However, thinking about the delicious hot pot that was to come, she managed to suppress her desire.

"Wow!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, and Yu Lianxin subconsciously looked up at the source of the commotion, her eyes immediately becoming blank.

This is... a dish?

Under the soft, simulated sunlight, the glistening pine trees shone brightly, and nine children played happily and frolicked beneath them.

The first gift of poetry and gifts was naturally given to Cao Rang. Qin Yue did not know Tang Qianqiu, and she felt that Cao Rang's status should be higher, so she made this choice.

"Please enjoy your meal at the Ginkgo Biloba Restaurant." After introducing the dishes, Qin Yue turned and left the second floor.

Tang Qianqiu didn't blame the girl; he just silently stared at Cao Rang after Qin Yue left.

Stare~

A gaze from my senior martial uncle.

Cao Rang's face twitched. Although he was extremely reluctant, he still politely presented the Ginkgo biloba with the poem and etiquette to Tang Qianqiu.

"Uncle-Master, please go first."

Tang Qianqiu nodded reservedly, "Qi Poxiao has taken on a good disciple who respects his teacher, which is excellent."

Then, under Cao Rang's strange gaze, he unhesitatingly took the Ginkgo biloba and placed it in front of him.

After admiring the dish for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Tang Qianqiu sighed deeply, "I can't bear to eat this dish, Boss Qi."

It was truly a pity to eat it. Both the pine tree and the nine children under it were so perfect. Touching even a little bit would ruin the beautiful scene. Tang Qianqiu was at a loss as to how to pick up his chopsticks.

Chapter 124 The Special Effects of Ginkgo in Poetry and Etiquette

Tang Qianqiu's chopsticks remained untouched until Cao Rang's portion of Ginkgo biloba was served.

Cao Rang wasn't as particular as Tang Qianqiu. Although the Ginkgo Tree in front of him was stunning, he only admired it for a moment before picking up his chopsticks without hesitation.

"Crack!"

With a crisp snap, he broke off a small piece of twig and put it in his mouth.

Cao Rang chewed it briefly, and a series of crisp sounds rang out. The candy was sweet but not cloying, and its crisp texture made his eyes light up.

Cao Rang had a great fondness for candied hawthorns, and the pine tree carved from sugar reminded him subconsciously of the sugar coating on candied hawthorns. The two tasted almost identical, but the pine tree carved from sugar had a faint fragrance of osmanthus.

That was the aroma of osmanthus honey that Qi Han added during the sugar-making process.

Soon, Cao Rang turned his gaze to the nine ginkgo trees under the tree that resembled children, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

Such a cute child, should we let him eat it?

However, considering that it was just a dish, he still picked one up and put it directly into his mouth.

Tang Qianqiu's face twitched when he saw Cao Rang's actions. He glared at Cao Rang fiercely before starting to eat the Ginkgo biloba.

What a scoundrel! He ruined such a wonderful atmosphere.

With such a foodie in front of him, his appreciation for the poetry and etiquette of the ginkgo trees vanished completely.

Cao Rang ignored Tang Qianqiu's gaze. As he chewed gently, the rich fragrance of osmanthus blossoms filled his mouth. This fragrance came not only from the stir-fried osmanthus honey, but also from the lard rendered from the pork fat of Guixiang pigs.

With the fragrance of osmanthus, the lard not only didn't taste greasy, but also gained a richer flavor. As he chewed, the soft ginkgo nuts and the sugar coating on the outside blended together in his mouth, creating a wonderful chemical reaction that gave Cao Rang a delicious taste he had never experienced before.

Cao Rang narrowed his eyes slightly and soon felt a cool sensation rising from his stomach, slowly merging into his sea of ​​consciousness.

His Super Douluo level mental power actually increased slightly at this moment.

this...

"Uncle-Master, can you feel it?"

Seeing Tang Qianqiu also pick up a ginkgo nut and put it in his mouth, Cao Rang hurriedly asked him a question.

Tang Qianqiu narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded, "This Ginkgo biloba has a slight effect on increasing spiritual power."

Among rare and precious natural treasures, only a very few can enhance spiritual power. The most effective one is a kind of immortal herb called "Looking Through Autumn Waters." The effect of the Ginkgo biloba in enhancing spiritual power is naturally not as good as that of "Looking Through Autumn Waters," but it is much better than many other rare and precious natural treasures.

More importantly, rare and precious herbs don't taste this good.

Tang Qianqiu thought that since he was over a hundred years old, he probably wouldn't like sweets, but Qi Han showed him with candied hawthorn and Ginkgo biloba, that he did like sweets, but that the sweets others made before were just not good.

On the other side, Yu Lianxin had been waiting for a long time and finally got her own set of poetry and etiquette ginkgo. Although she could see Cao Rang and Tang Qianqiu's poetry and etiquette ginkgo at the next table just as clearly with her eyesight, she could only truly feel the shocking artistic conception when it was right in front of her.

That pine tree was clearly carved from sugar cubes; no matter how you look at it, it can only be described as resembling a pine tree, not actually a pine tree.

But when Yu Lianxin actually placed the Ginkgo biloba in front of her, she felt as if she were facing a proud pine tree, unyielding and defying the cold.

What incredible craftsmanship!

Yu Lianxin's heart trembled slightly, feeling utterly shocked.

Picking up her chopsticks, Yu Lianxin gently lifted a ginkgo nut. Looking at the adorable little doll, she suddenly felt reluctant to eat it.

this...

Honestly, why does Qi Han make the food look so beautiful?

For no apparent reason, she suddenly felt a surge of resentment towards Qi Han. Looking at the doll in front of her, its adorable little face seemed to transform into the smile Qi Han used to show her.

Hmph, serves you right for laughing so happily!

Yu Lianxin put the ginkgo nut into her mouth, chewed it briefly, and then her eyes lit up.

Delicious!

The delicious flavor, sweet but not cloying, with its rich osmanthus fragrance and the unique taste of ginkgo, made her tongue tremble slightly.

Hmm, one more!

At this moment, she didn't care whether she was reluctant to part with them or not. In her eyes, the cute dolls had become delicious desserts she had never tasted before, and she put them into her mouth one by one.

Fuya was dumbfounded as she watched her senior sister put one cute little doll after another into her mouth without batting an eye.

Is this our senior sister from the inner courtyard?

That thoughtful, kind, and gentle senior sister?

Help! Senior Sister is eating people!

Yu Lianxin glanced at Fuya out of the corner of her eye, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, "Fuya?"

"Huh?" Fuya was startled and quickly looked away. "What's wrong, Senior Sister?"

"Ah~" Yu Lianxin pinched Fuya's mouth with one hand and used chopsticks to pick up a ginkgo nut with the other and put it into Fuya's mouth.

"No, no... Ugh!"

Fuya chewed briefly, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

Sweet!

very delicious!

Yu Lianxin then smiled and picked up a ginkgo nut, putting it in her mouth.

At this moment, she felt a cool energy flowing into her spiritual sea, and her spiritual power suddenly increased.