Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 311 - 239: Glowing Cuisine!

Chapter 311: Chapter 239: Glowing Cuisine!

[Century Thick Soup]

From "Food Captive," it is a "thick soup" that naturally forms in the gourmet display window where countless rare delicacies are frozen in the extremely cold regions.

It is extremely clear, almost as transparent as air, and the finished product will even emanate a beautiful aurora above it.

As for its taste, it can be described with one word:

Ice!

All who drink it will involuntarily have a perverted smile due to the immense satisfaction they can’t suppress!

But ice can cause damage to the body, what about Century Thick Soup? This is a gem of nature, with immense benefits.

Although its effects didn’t specify any addiction, after Gong Qiying fed Curipa a spoonful of Century Thick Soup, this elven gourmet showed an expression similar to overdosing on Blood Healing Potion and couldn’t stop wanting more.

Gong Qiying assured himself that he had no inappropriate thoughts towards elves, especially male elves. He just valued Curipa’s ability and gave him a taste to motivate him to win the competition.

Who could have thought the gourmet would become so dependent on Century Thick Soup!

"This is [Secret Spices - Bitter Flavor], it took me great effort to get it, and you are only allowed to use a little during the competition."

Gong Qiying placed the secret spice from "Pokemon Zhu Zi" before Curipa and said:

"But cooking with just bitterness won’t do, you should continue following the clues I gave you to find the salty and spicy flavors."

He thought for a moment and added: "It’s alright if you can’t find them, the gourmet area has plenty of ingredients. I believe that even without relying on legendary spices, we should still be able to win."

"I will definitely find the spices, rest assured. I absolutely won’t let that bastard Bashi defile my paradise."

Gong Qiying’s words instead ignited Curipa’s fighting spirit, and the two enthusiastically discussed cooking before the latter hastily left to prepare to enter the gourmet area the next day.

"A simple person, this is good."

Through their conversation, Gong Qiying confirmed that Curipa was a gourmet who devoted himself entirely to food, with no interest in anything else.

For instance, when he deliberately brought up dungeon monsters and treasures, things most people were interested in, Curipa started dozing off in the next second...

In short, using Curipa to win was the most suitable choice.

However, to be on the safe side, Gong Qiying planned to temporarily stash some good stuff in the gourmet area the next time Curipa entered the dungeon.

Soon enough, news of the gourmet contest became widely known through certain people’s publicity.

Under Bashi’s organization, food supplies were continuously transported to Bed City, naturally for the ingredients needed in the competition, all top-notch goods he could get his hands on.

Flying Dragon hip meat, Thor Lizard tail, Great Mountain Bull steak...

These were things only the upper echelons of society could afford to eat, and it was the first time the people of Bed City had seen them!

Looking at the curious gazes of the people, Bashi and his apprentices were filled with confidence.

Meanwhile, Curipa was not idle either.

He used his financial resources to organize an adventurer squad, or rather, he directly rented the guild’s Exploration Team!

The Exploration Team was indeed extraordinary. In the days of preparation, they had continuous harvests, finding many unprecedented good things that even surprised them—how come we never saw these before!?

They even obtained absurdly powerful items that were beyond their grasp.

Curipa attributed these discoveries to Gong Qiying’s guidance and felt a connection with the gourmet area, believing it to be the blessing of the God of Food.

While gathering a large number of ingredients, he discussed recipes with Gong Qiying day and night. He discovered this mysterious shopkeeper he had met by chance had a profound understanding of gourmet food, always offering unique insights, causing his goodwill towards Gong Qiying to soar.

As for why Gong Qiying had such deep knowledge and how he obtained clues about the spices, Curipa had no interest in these questions. For him, it was enough just to exchange culinary ideas.

Days passed in the thorough preparation, and finally, the day arrived.

"On the left side, the red team is represented by one-star chef Curipa of the Gourmet Area Guard Squad!"

"On the right side, the blue team is represented by two-star chef Bashi from the Gourmet Area Challengers!"

"This competition’s judges are composed of a panel of three-star chefs and selected local residents, ensuring the results will be absolutely fair and just!"

"Next, please welcome the sponsor of this event, the esteemed Count Charon!"

In the intense competition venue, the elegantly dressed and handsome Count Charon waved to the crowd and gave a lengthy speech.

While he delivered his long-winded speech, the competition between the two sides was anything but harmonious.

Bashi, with his tall, robust, classic redneck appearance exuding a wild aura, was famous for his delicate cuisine.

Curipa, the energetic elven old man, excelled at cooking vegetarian dishes with a varied style.

The two locked eyes across the distance, sparks seemingly flying in the air, as Bashi revealed a contemptuous smile.

"Let the competition begin!"

This was a no-rules competition, where both sides gave their all, aiming only to produce the most perfect dish!