People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Yes! Big brother, run!"

"You run... Pfft... Damn humans!!!"

Just as the vampire beast was about to utter its classic villain line, it felt as if its entire body was about to shatter. It coughed up a mouthful of blood and was almost folded in half before being kicked through the door. Bai Yu stretched his ankle, slowly closed the door, and said softly, "I apologize for the poor hospitality..."

After saying this, Bai Yu closed the door completely. At this moment, Yagami Hikari was rubbing her eyes very cutely. What had she just seen?

She saw that terrifying vampire beast was almost kicked to death by this gentle older brother, who kicked it out of the store like a soda can. This was a bit too fantastical.

The faint red light on Lucifer's finger disappeared, and Lucifer casually propped his chin on his hand and said, "He doesn't look like a good person. Bai Yu, if you don't sell him quickly, I'll take care of him."

"Aren't you unable to use magic? So you should just be a proud and aloof little queen~"

Lucifer snorted but didn't say anything. Although Lucifer was very proud, she would always remember what Bai Yu said.

Hikaru Yagami's eyes gleamed as he stared at Lucifer, who was being firmly held in Bai Yu's grasp. Magic! Whether boy or girl, when they are young, they all yearn to learn some unparalleled martial arts, some powerful magic, or to travel around.

Hikari Yagami was looking at Lucifer like this. This older sister had just mentioned magic! That's really powerful! And judging from Lucifer's appearance, she could easily kill that vampire beast.

She pinched her arm, and the pain confirmed that she wasn't dreaming. The handsome young man and beautiful young woman in front of her were truly amazing!

Shiraha noticed Hikaru's little actions and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Hikaru. Although the restaurant welcomes everyone, it's better to leave if you're a villain."

Hikari Yagami looked at Bai Yu with shining eyes and said, "Big brother! You're so amazing! That Myotismon was a really powerful Digimon! But you beat it up and chased it away!"

"I managed to control my strength somewhat subconsciously, otherwise I probably would have kicked him to death by now. But it's better this way, otherwise there would be blood on the ground, and you might have been scared, Hikaru."

Hikaru Yagami nodded, then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Great, it looks safe now. Big brother, can I stay here a little longer?"

"Of course you can stay until daytime in my world, because I close during the day. Of course, you can also stay for a few days if you want."

Hikari Yagami was somewhat tempted, but shook her head and said, "No need, big brother, thank you, but I still need to find my brothers. They're still fighting that vampire beast! Hmm..."

"What's wrong? Heh... looks like someone answered that question for you, Hikaru~"

Hikari Yagami scratched her head awkwardly. She had been chased for a long time, and her body was weak and she was still too young. Being strong before did not mean she was not afraid. With so many things pressing down on her, Hikari Yagami suddenly relaxed and felt a little hungry.

Bai Yu said with a smile, "Then Xiao Guang, just wait here for a while and leave when it's daytime. Although I didn't kill that vampire beast, it's almost done for. It shouldn't be a threat anymore, so Xiao Guang, just relax and rest here for a while."

Hikaru Yagami nodded, then said somewhat awkwardly, "But...but big brother, I didn't..."

"Children don't eat a lot, and you just happened to have a customer who gave you enough money to feed him for more than ten years, so consider it an invitation for Xiaoguang to eat today."

Just as Yagami Hikaru was about to say no, he heard Bai Yu say with a smile, "Don't worry, I know what you want to say. It's not really free. See that older sister? Tell her your story, and I can give you a wonderful story as payment for the meal."

"Besides, Xiao Guang, you still need to go find your brother and friends, don't you?"

Hikaru Yagami nodded and said with a smile, "Thank you, big brother!"

"Then let's make the story more vivid!"

"Ok!"

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Chapter 170 Children's Innocent Words, Yagami Hikaru is Hungry (Please Subscribe~)

At this moment, Lucifer was also very interested in this cute and well-behaved little girl. After being captured for so long by that creature that didn't seem like a good person, she let them run first after arriving here. She must be a good child.

Lucifer, propping his chin on his hand and smiling, said, "Little Guang, right~"

"Yes! Big sister!"

Looking at Yagami Hikari's smiling face, Lucifer felt an inexplicable warmth, like the sun just peeking out. Lucifer could sense that this little girl was no ordinary person.

Lucifer crossed his long legs and said to Hikari Yagami, "Hikari, what was that thing that was chasing you just now? It wasn't human, was it?"

Hikari Yagami nodded repeatedly and said, "It's Myotismon, a very powerful Digimon..."

"Myotismon? A vampire? What are Digimon? Are they also pets?"

Hikari Yagami thought for a moment, and it seemed that Myotismon really was a vampire. Lost in thought, she shook her head and said, "No, big sister, Digimon are... (several thousand words omitted here), that's how it is."

Lucifer raised an eyebrow. Compared to Pokémon, it seems that Ash's world is more peaceful, and there aren't as many villainous Pokémon trying to take over the world. Isn't that a bit absurd to let a few kids fight those guys with their own Digimon?

Lucifer was unsure whether to praise them or criticize the person who chose them, but she was also somewhat surprised by the courage and achievements of those little guys.

Lucifer nodded and said, "So your Digimon is just called... Gatomon?"

"Gatomon suddenly said it seemed to have found something and told me to hide. Then I saw a door glowing. It seemed like Myotismon spotted me, so I ran over there..."

Lucifer nodded and smiled, saying, "Don't worry, that little bat couldn't withstand Bai Yu's kick. He shouldn't be a threat now; he'll probably hide away to heal and won't pose any danger."

Hikaru Yagami nodded, then looked at Lucifer with shining eyes and said, "Big sister! Big brother is so amazing!"

"Hmm~ It is indeed very impressive, but it is also impressive that you, Xiao Guang, can do so many things for such a young child."

Hikaru Yagami didn't say anything about that. Instead, he looked at Lucifer with shining eyes. This look startled Lucifer. It was an innocent and hopeful look.

Lucifer asked in confusion, "Hmm? Xiao Guang, what's wrong? Why are you staring at me?"

Hikari Yagami stared at Lucifer with shining eyes and said, "Big sister is so beautiful! And I heard from big brother that you know magic?"

"Hmm~ She knows a lot of powerful magic~"

"Wow, that's amazing! I've always wondered if magic exists, and it turns out it really does!"

Lucifer was also amused by Hikari Yagami's appearance and said with a smile, "What do you want to do by learning magic?"

"That way we can eliminate the vampire beast, and we can also protect and help others. It's also very cool!"

Lucifer was slightly taken aback. She thought Hikari Yagami would talk about having endless delicious food, being admired by many people, and having lots of beautiful clothes, but she really didn't expect that this little girl would still be thinking about such things. At this moment, Lucifer seemed to know why they had been chosen.

Lucifer chuckled, shook his head, and said softly, "So you really have been defeated..."

"Hey? Big sister, what's wrong?"

Lucifer shook his head and smiled, saying, "It's nothing. By the way, Xiao Guang, when you arrived here, what time was it where you were? Was it also around daytime like this?"

After thinking for a moment, Hikaru Yagami shook his head and said, "I don't know, because the whole city became foggy and gloomy, but I remember it was dusk before it started, and only a few hours have passed since then."

Lucifer nodded. If that's the case, even if Hikari Yagami hides here until daytime, she'll still have to go back at night, and might even run into that vampire again. She didn't think that vampire wouldn't have a single subordinate.

Thinking of this, Lucifer felt a little helpless but didn't say anything. Of course, she wouldn't do nothing. Cerberus would get up in the morning, and she could give Yagami Hikaru a small gift then.

To be honest, Lucifer really liked Yagami Hikari. She felt like he was a warm and comforting child to her. Yagami Hikari seemed much more relaxed after escaping danger, and with Lucifer talking to her, her tense nerves gradually loosened up.

"Huh? What is Shiraha doing? Why can't I hear any cooking sounds?"

The moment he finished speaking, a rich aroma filled the air, and Lucifer was stunned. What was that? He hadn't heard any cooking sounds, and the food was already ready? And it smelled so good?!

Hikari Yagami twitched her little nose and said with a look of surprise, "It smells so good! Big brother looks amazing at cooking!"

Lucifer, displaying his unusually arrogant demeanor, said, "Of course! Bai Yu's cooking is the best!"

"Huh?! Really?"

"Of course~"

Hikari Yagami looked at Lucifer and then said with a smile, "Big sister, are you and big brother a couple?"

Lucifer blushed, turned his head away, and nodded. Lucifer would only feel shy about this matter and would never have any intention of hiding it. Yagami Hikari covered his mouth and smiled as he looked at Lucifer.

Lucifer knew that Yagami Hikari was joking, so he didn't say anything and just turned his head away, saying things like "children say the darndest things." Just then, Shiraha pushed a food cart over, and there were only three items on the cart.

A bowl of steaming soup (it was unclear what kind of soup it was), a bowl of fragrant rice, and a glass of orange juice. Although Lucifer didn't know what the soup was, it smelled delicious, and so did Yagami Hikari.

After placing the dishes on the table, Bai Yu smiled and said, "Xiao Guang, it's ready. I could tell you were a bit weak, so I didn't make you anything too stimulating. After thinking for a while, I made this for you. It's just a simple beef soup rice, but it should be the most suitable dish for you right now."

Hikaru Yagami ran over and saw the fragrant beef soup and delicious rice in front of him. Hikaru Yagami was hungry...

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Chapter 171 A Warm Night, Lucifer Has No Resistance (Please Subscribe~)

As for "soup rice," it's more accurate to call it soup and rice rather than soup rice, because it's not like you're just served a bowl of rice soaking in soup.

Instead, they prepare a steaming bowl of soup for you, and then serve you a separate bowl of fragrant rice. A bowl of fragrant soup, a bowl of delicious rice, and a couple of simple dishes of kimchi—that's what they call soup rice.

When you think of any soup or rice dish, this image comes to mind: chunks of tender beef floating in a whitish broth, releasing their aroma. Depending on the region, it might contain white radish or carrot, dried tofu strips, or glass noodles.

But the only thing that can't be left out is the top layer of chopped green onions and cilantro. Many people may not even know why they add green onions and cilantro when they can't eat anymore. They know that adding them only enhances the aroma, but for some reason, they always grab a handful and throw them in when they eat.

However, it's perfectly fine to add a little chopped green onion or cilantro just for aesthetic purposes. You might not even eat it; you'll most likely just use a spoon to move it to one side or blow on it. It's just a little bit of aroma, but it's the finishing touch that makes it stand out.

Because beef broth without beef broth always feels like something is missing compared to beef broth with beef broth. You don't necessarily have to eat it; you can set it aside. But at least you should give beef broth a chance to be elevated.

All soups, except for thick broths, are inseparable from the word "umami." It's as if soup exists solely to cater to umami. Whether it's salty-umami, sweet-umami, or simply delicious, you can find a word related to umami to describe almost any soup, except for thick broths.

The preparation of beef soup is very simple, and even the seasonings are minimal, but it is this small amount of seasoning that lets you know what true freshness is.

The beef, which has become exceptionally tender after being simmered or stewed in the soup, looks particularly beautiful and tempting in the slightly white broth.

No matter how irritable or lively this cow was in life, now, in this bowl of soup, when you pick up this tender beef, the soup flows down from both sides along the tender beef, and your chopsticks leave a mark on it. When a piece of beef can easily leave a mark when you pick it up against the grain, then there is no word other than tender to describe this piece of beef.

Eating a bite of beef and a bite of rice like this, with simple seasonings and a simple cooking method, has an irresistible magic. With each bite, the broth absorbed by the beef bursts out as you chew. Broth, meat juices, beef, and fragrant rice—the more you chew, the more delicious it becomes. The rich, savory flavor and the tender yet chewy texture—this is how beef should be eaten!

As you eat, you'll realize your mistake, a huge mistake: this dish is called beef soup rice. No matter how you break it down, whether you call it beef soup or soup rice, it's inseparable from the word "soup." Yes, you've forgotten the real star ingredient: soup.

In all soup dishes, the ingredients are secondary; the real star is the broth. Pick up a spoon, scoop up a ladleful, blow away the steam, and drink it down in one gulp. Most people will make the same sound: "Whoosh!"

It warms you up completely. All you need is a sip of soup, just that one bite of its delicious flavor. It's the essence of the whole bowl of soup, something you can't stop eating once you start.

But don't forget that it's called soup rice. Whether you ladle the soup onto the rice or boldly pour the rice directly into the soup, the complete soup rice is when you see the rice and soup blend together. It's the process of turning soup and rice into soup rice.

One bite, and the lingering fragrance fills your mouth, a savory and delicious flavor. It's a simple yet delicious dish; one bite warms you from your mouth to your stomach, the aroma spreading from your mouth to your stomach. This is the comforting feeling brought by the soup and rice—so comforting!

This is what Yagami Hikari is like right now. Some dishes you don't even need to learn how to eat. You can learn instantly just by taking the first bite or seeing them for the first time. Clearly, the dish in front of him is such a dish.

Hikari Yagami looked really hungry, and the beef soup smelled delicious. Children might be mindful of their manners when eating, but when they're starving and get such good food, they don't need anything else. They should just eat heartily, because the warmth will only go into their stomachs.

Bai Yu watched as Yagami Hikari started by eating a small piece of beef and then ate it in big mouthfuls. Bai Yu even gave Yagami Hikari a bowl of rice in between. The little girl looked like she was starving.

Bai Yu sat in the chair, glanced at Yagami Hikari, then turned back to look at his phone and said with a smile, "Kids are so cute~"

Upon hearing Bai Yu's words, Lucifer blushed and leaned closer, whispering, "Do you really like children?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "I really like cute kids, but if they're unruly, I'd better not. After all, I might not be able to resist disciplining them."

"Pfft~"

Lucifer couldn't help but chuckle, then, under Bai Yu's puzzled expression, leaned close to him, blushing, and whispered, "I also think kids are quite cute..."

"Hmm~ I can sense that Lucifer is very..."

"So... we still have a long way to go to work on it..."

Before Bai Yu could finish speaking, she heard Lucifer whisper something that made her pause for a moment before saying softly, "I remember you don't completely believe me yet, little queen."

Lucifer was completely defenseless against the title of "Little Queen" that Bai Yu had given her, and whispered, "I'm not so easily convinced. Let's see how hard you try~"

"So the two things are actually one, little queen~"

Lucifer gently patted Bai Yu and whispered, "It's not that easy. I don't want to watch this movie anymore. Let's choose another one."

"Then you can choose for yourself~"

"Shouldn't it be the man's decision what movie to watch?"

"Okay~ then I'll decide~"

"I don't watch horror movies! If you dare click on one, I'll bite you to death!"

As night slowly faded, the small shop remained as quiet as ever. Inside, Bai Yu and Lucifer watched a movie, occasionally exchanging quiet conversations, while Yagami Hikari ate her own food. The delicious flavors made her so engrossed in the couple's public display of affection that she didn't even notice them, and she continued eating.

To conclude the night with a bowl of soup and rice, the simple preparation, like the girl's innocence, is both simple and extraordinary. A warm bite of soup and rice brings a comforting feeling—that's probably the charm of this little shop...

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Chapter 172 Two Strange Types of People, The Feeling of a Family of Three (Please Subscribe~)

In the end, Bai Yu didn't choose to scare Lucifer. Instead, she chose a comedy. Lucifer's taste in movies is quite peculiar; she likes comedies, romance films, art films, martial arts films...

That's right, it's the martial arts movie Lucifer. Ever since he learned that Bai Yu could fight in boxing matches, he searched for some videos related to boxing and kung fu online, and ended up being brainwashed by all kinds of martial arts movies.

Fortunately, Lucifer wasn't suffering from chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). Otherwise, he might have been like someone who watched Ip Man and wanted to fight someone after returning home. If Lucifer were like that, some kind of disaster would probably have occurred.

Bai Yu found it somewhat amusing to watch Lucifer intently watching the movie. He wondered what those guys in Hell would think if they saw this.

"Pfft~ How stupid..."

Lucifer finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. Bai Yu looked at Lucifer, smiled, and shook his head, saying, "Looks like you really enjoy comedy, Lucifer~"