Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 312 - 239: Glowing Cuisine!_2

Chapter 312: Chapter 239: Glowing Cuisine!_2

Make food that amazes the world!

Four opportunities, each side has the chance to present four dishes, and the winner will be decided based on them.

Bashi sent out one of his apprentices, and Curipa did the same. They both were saving the grand performance for the final moments.

"Mr. Bashi has sent out his prized disciple Mendre, who, despite his young age, is already an advanced-level chef and might even inherit Mr. Bashi’s legacy! How will Mr. Curipa respond to such a formidable opponent!"

"You go." Curipa patted a young-looking apprentice on the shoulder. The apprentice hesitated but then cautiously walked forward.

"To everyone’s surprise, Curipa sent out a chef who hasn’t even taken a level exam. Could it be that this young man is Mr. Curipa’s hidden ace? Let’s wait and see!"

Both sides shook hands, the young Elf chef’s aura was overshadowed by the tall Mendre, making him appear timid.

Mendre gave a disdainful smile, much like his master, and turned back to the cooking platform.

The host immediately approached Mendre for an interview.

"May I ask what dish you have prepared today?"

"The sixth segment of the Thor Lizard’s tail meat, commonly known as Golden Meat. Only the royal individuals of the species can produce this meat, and once cooked, it exudes a faint golden glow."

Mendre placed a head-sized piece of tail meat on the cutting board, astonishing the crowd. This type of meat could fetch sky-high prices at auctions, and most people have never seen it.

Mendre grinned and skillfully sliced the tail meat, introducing: "This time, I will make grilled ribs, paired with a sauce made from the tears of the Clear Feather Chicken King and Sackflower... "

He continued to mention rare ingredients, and each time he named one, the host loudly explained its origin, almost like a comedic dialogue.

"We are truly blessed to witness so many advanced ingredients. I’d be happy to eat this every day!" The audience voiced their admiration.

"Your enthusiasm is overwhelming." Gong Qiying glanced at the person and realized it was Maru, who had sneaked here to relax.

"Then, may I ask what dish our hidden ace plans to make today?"

The timid Elf in the process of washing rice replied: "Fried rice."

"Oh, what else?" The host asked. "According to the Elf Clan’s recipes, your fried rice should be a healthy, pure vegetarian dish?"

"No, I plan to mix it with meats to better suit popular tastes."

"Are you using any rare ingredients?"

"Hmm... Crystal Rice from the Elf Forest, onions, and... "

The audience remained indifferent, and Mendre smiled broadly because these are extremely ordinary ingredients that his high-end restaurant wouldn’t even consider.

Based on the choice of ingredients alone, the Elves were already at a disadvantage—

"Also, Gem Meat from the Culinary Region."

The Elf brought a storage box enchanted with Preservation Magic.

"Gem Meat?"

Mendre chuckled, never having heard of it. It seemed like a poor imitation of his Golden Meat.

Choosing a name like Gem Meat, do you really think it’ll sparkle like a gem?

He watched the Elf, curious to see what it was, then stopped smiling.

Because, when the storage box was opened, the sky was filled with dazzling starlight, revealing a whole, smooth, and tender piece of gem-like meat.

"Wow!"

Ingredients with special effects!

Even the rarest ingredients in this world were just ingredients; the golden color of Golden Meat was merely due to its high fat content, unlike Gem Meat, which truly sparkled like a gem!

"This, this," the host was momentarily speechless, staring at the Gem Meat, its stunning effects speaking for themselves.

The timid Elf continued:

"The main ingredient is Gem Meat, using eggs from the Happiness Egg, paired with scallions from the Great Onion Duck, tail from the Dumb Beast, and... "

These were indeed ingredients from the Culinary Region, but no one had heard of them before. Where did the Elf get all of these?

Bashi frowned at the Gem Meat and then quickly glanced at Curipa.

The latter met his gaze without hesitation, smiling slightly.

Mendre’s expression darkened, sensing the threat, and he immediately focused on cooking.

The Elf also started using the Eternal Spirit Sword, slicing the Great Onion Duck’s scallions in half.

The audience, excited by the intense atmosphere, created a fiery ambiance.

"Boom!"

A muffled sound marked the end of the time! It’s time to serve the dishes!

The few pieces of Golden Meat ribs Mendre prepared sizzled and dripped oil; the abundant fat created a faint golden sheen, making them look impressive.

The three-star chef judges were all expressionless, their solemnity resembling a court hearing. They took a small bite of the ribs and nodded slightly.

Meanwhile, the public judges had much more exaggerated reactions, praising the dish immensely, saying, "Eating this once in a lifetime would make me die without regrets."

Bashi nodded approvingly to Mendre, signaling him to relax. Based on his understanding of the judges, their nods indicated recognition of the dish’s quality.

And next, it was the Elf’s turn to serve.

Plates of fried rice were placed on trays and covered, seemingly to keep the heat?

Since the appearance of Gem Meat, this dish had drawn much attention. The expressionless judges opened the covers.

"Ah! My eyes!"

The audience seated nearby screamed as their eyes were dazzled!

At the moment the covers were lifted, golden light surged, even coloring the sky!

These Elves actually used Flash Technique in their cooking!?

After the golden light faded, the sky was filled with stardust, the colors belonging to the Gem Meat.

This wasn’t Flash Technique, but the ingredient’s inherent color being awakened and displayed boldly before the crowd.

This was the first day Glowing Cuisine appeared in the world.

Suddenly, an unprecedented fragrance wafted everywhere, changing the judges’ expressions, some even gulped.

Curipa, noticing this detail keenly, felt assured of victory, while Bashi sensed impending doom.

The leading judge scooped up a spoonful but held it by his mouth without tasting, his expression suddenly coming to life, he asked:

"May I ask what dish you plan to make next?"

The Elf politely responded: "Raw-sliced River Puffer Whale, BB corn, and a soup."

"Is it delicious?"

The Elf nodded.

The judge struggled to keep his composure, "Then I’m assured."

When the colorful fried rice entered his mouth, the judge’s expression instantly changed, revealing...

An expression of bliss?

Even these usually stoic judges showed such an expression!

Happiness Egg: A miraculous egg filled with happiness. Eating it will make even the most fierce person gentle and kind.