Chapter 279: Chapter 254 Evil Martial Food_1
The Yan Clan brought the top thirty contenders into a grand hall.
Soon, two figures strolled in.
One was a middle-aged man of formidable presence. Muscular and robust with a substantial aura that was as imposing as a divine mountain.
The other was an old man, around sixty with white hair, and a profound look in his eyes.
"Gentlemen, this is our Yan Clan’s Family Head."
A Yan Clan member pointed to the middle-aged man to introduce him, and then pointed to the white-haired old man, saying, "This is our Yan Clan’s Honorable Martial Chef, Yan Shiqing."
The people felt a shiver run through them, and they all clasped their hands in salute.
"You all are the elite of the Martial Chef world, no need for excessive formality."
The Yan Clan’s Family Head slightly smiled, gently waving his hand with a mild demeanor.
"As with previous years, our Yan Clan will reward the top thirty contenders. Master Yan will personally give guidance. Additionally, if anyone is interested in joining the Yan Clan, you are very welcome."
The Yan Clan’s Family Head continued.
"I would like to join the Yan Clan and become a Martial Chef of the clan."
Someone immediately announced.
The Yan Clan’s Family Head gladly accepted.
Every time they held the Martial Chef competition, it was not only to expand the fame of the Yan Clan, but also to recruit talent and enhance the strength of the Yan Clan.
"You all may be curious why we’re holding the Martial Chef competition three years ahead of schedule. We have something to ask of you."
The Yan Clan’s Family Head spoke.
Everyone was filled with curiosity, waiting quietly for what’s next.
"The Yan Clan is preparing to cook a Martial Food dish soon, but it is extremely complex and requires multiple experienced Martial Chefs. As we lack manpower, we have had to convene this competition early. We’re asking for your help with the cooking."
"Rest assured, once the task is finished, we will not let you go unrewarded. Each of you will receive three hundred Martial Coupons, and you can also get a copy of the handwritten guide to Martial Cooking by Master Yan."
The Yan Clan’s Family Head continued.
Many people’s eyes lit up.
Martial Coupons were tempting for the Grandmasters.
And a written guide from an Honorable Level Martial Chef was even more enticing.
"We’re happy to assist Master Yan."
"This minor matter, I’d be glad to help."
People began to express their willingness.
Once everyone else committed themselves, Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo naturally couldn’t refuse.
Lu Yan’s main purpose was to investigate the Yan Clan.
Shen Yinuo, on the other hand, was very interested in that Honorable Level Martial Chef’s guide.
"Good, everyone please rest a while, have some of our Yan Clan’s signature Martial Food. We’ll depart later."
The Yan Clan’s Family Head said with a smile.
Soon, various kinds of Martial Food and fine wines were brought up.
Soon, the night fell, and darkness enveloped the land.
"Everyone, let’s set off and follow me."
Yan Shiqing walked out of the hall ahead of everyone else.
When they exited from a side door, there were more than ten horse carriages waiting.
Everyone was curious about where they were going.
To assist with the cooking of the Martial Food, they were not staying at the Yan Clan’s residence, but going somewhere else.
Suppressing their curiosity, they boarded the horse carriages in small groups.
Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo naturally shared a carriage, accompanied by a middle-aged woman.
Clip-clop...
The horse carriage started, traveled down the street, and quickly left Xuanhuo City, heading towards the north, into the darkness.
Lu Yan circulated his inner strength in his right foot, silently creating a small hole at the bottom of the carriage. In his hand was a small thread of powder that fell from the hole under the push of his inner strength, landing on the ground.
This was a high-grade Xunxiang Sparrow’s saliva-dried powder that Chu Feng gave him before participating in the Martial Chef competition. As long as he sprinkled this fragrant powder along the way, King Ming’s bodyguard could track it down by smelling the scent of the powder.
The carriage moved swiftly, and after half a day’s journey, Lu Yan estimated they had already traveled several hundred miles away from Xuanhuo City.
Clip-clop!
The horse carriage came to a halt.
Everyone got off the carriage, realizing they were in a desolate mountain range.
"Please, everyone, go down through the gap ahead."
Yan Shiqing pointed ahead and said.
They all noticed that there was a huge mountain ahead, and the stone wall of the mountain had split, forming an inclined gap downward.
Beyond the gap was pitch black.
"Master Yan, please forgive my curiosity, but why are we preparing the Martial Food not in Xuanhuo City, but in this desolate place? "
Someone could not help but ask.
"I also have this doubt: what is this place under the gap?"
Another person asked.
The others also showed puzzled expressions.
Yan Shiqing put on a gentle demeanor and smiled, "To be honest, under this gap is a second-level Blood Land Vein that our Yan Clan discovered. Since it’s extremely hidden, we built a castle down there. When we have to prepare important Martial Foods, we do it there."
Despite his explanation, the crowd remained dubious.
"Master, I just remembered that I have something urgent at home. I will not participate in the cooking and I don’t need the reward for the competition. Excuse me."
A strong middle-aged man saluted and wanted to leave.
"I have something urgent too, I will take my leave."
A few others wanted to leave too.
Thud!
A robust figure stepped forward, blocking everyone’s path. His terrifying aura weigh down like a heavy mountain on everyone there.
True Body Realm.
"Since you’ve come, you should remain calm."
The True Body Realm power holder of the Yan Clan disdainfully spoke.
Everyone’s face changed color.
"What, is the Yan Clan trying to force us? If word got out, it would damage the reputation of the Yan Clan."
Taking advantage of his status, a Martial Chef Grandmaster dared to speak out.
The next moment, a violent surge of true vigor burst out and hit the Grandmaster Martial Chef’s body.
The man was blasted back dozens of feet, coughing up a large amount of blood. His body almost exploded, and his face turned pale.
"Defying a Martial Venerable, such audacity, this is a lesson. If it happens again, I will kill."
The voice of the True Body Realm expert from the Yan Clan became even colder.
People shuddered inside. The Yan Clan, they dared to be so domineering, what are they trying to do?
But before the Martial Venerable of the True Body Realm, no one else dared to step forward.
Under the current situation, they could only bear with it, and act as the situation develops further.
Because, not only the man before them was in the True Body Realm, but Yan Shiqing, as an Honorable Level Martial Chef, was definitely at the same level of True Body Realm.
In addition to these two individuals at the True Body Realm, there were dozens of Yan Clan experts.
"Everyone, please."
Yan Shiqing spoke again, his expression still soft.
People had no choice but to walk towards the crack.
There were ropes hanging in the crack, people slid down along the ropes, and after 100 meters, a ladder was built.
They continued down the ladder to the ground.
Looking into the distance, it was a huge underground space, with the energy of Earth Blood permeating the air.
It was indeed a hidden Blood Land Vein, and it was even more vast than the second-class hidden Blood Land Vein in Changfeng City.
Yan Shiqing led the way at the front.
Soon after, they saw a castle.
In front of the castle was an open space, where a large wok was placed.
The diameter of this wok was at least over thirty meters.
Around the wok, dozens of Martial Chef utensils of all sizes were arranged.
There were already hundreds of Yan Clan experts waiting here.
One of them, with a serious and heavy atmosphere, was also a Martial Venerable at the True Body Realm.
"They say Yan Clan has only four True Body Realm experts in total. Apart from the Clan Head of the Yan Clan, three are already here,"
Lu Yan said under his breath, knowing that this place must be far from simple.
"Are you all ready?"
Yan Shiqing went over and asked the Martial Venerable.
People of the world respect those in the True Body Realm as Martial Venerable, so only those houses with a True Body Realm expert are also known as Honorable Houses..
"Ready, we can start immediately."
The Martial Venerable nodded his head.
Yan Shiqing nodded in satisfaction and said to everyone, "The martial food we are going to cook next is very special and requires the cooperation of many skilled martial chefs."
"In a moment, I will personally cook in this main pot, and you will cook around it. You will pair up, each pair cooking one kind of martial food. After success, you will wait for my command to add it into the main pot at the same time."
"The thirty of you will form fifteen teams."
People had no choice but to form teams. Naturally, Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo formed a team.
Then, someone gave them a cookbook and some auxiliary spiritual medicine.
The two of them began to study carefully.
"What kind of recipe is this? It requires cooking with a live Alien Beast?"
Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo looked at each other and then began to study carefully.
An hour later.
"You should have all finished reading and memorizing by now. These types of martial food are not very difficult. With your culinary skills, there is absolutely no reason for failure. If you succeed, there will naturally be rewards. If you fail, don’t blame me for being unkind."
At this time, Yan Shiqing no longer had a gentle smile, all there was was coldness and chilliness.
People silently moved in front of a set of Martial Chef utensils.
"Bring it out."
Yan Shiqing ordered.
From within the castle, the sound of bestial roars emanated.
A string of Alien Beasts were led out, along with several barrels of black liquid.
A couple of strong men poured the barrels of black liquid into the huge pot. Yan Shiqing’s hand suddenly produced a huge black-colored skull, as dark as ink.
Yan Shiqing carefully placed the black skull into the pot.
"Demon Bone."
Lu Yan’s eyes flickered.
Using a Demon Bone to cook martial food was unheard of.
"It seems they want to cook a very sinister type of martial food."
Shen Yinuo said softly.
"Can you figure out anything?"
Lu Yan asked softly.
Shen Yinuo shook her head slightly and said, "Such wicked methods, which have long been banned, I am not sure of the specifics. If the situation turns dire, it would be best for us to leave."
Lu Yan nodded.
"Ignite."
Yan Shiqing roared.
Underneath the big wok, a fierce flame was burning.
Twelve grandmaster-level experts surrounded the wok, wielding their inner strength to control the intensity of the flames.
Soon, the black liquid in the big wok began bubbling.
Just like that, it boiled for three hours.
The liquid in the wok turned even blacker, just like ink.
"Put the Blood Ox in."
Yan Shiqing ordered.
Two strong men grabbed a thousand jin Blood Ox and threw it whole into the wok.
The Blood Ox struggled in the pot, crying out tragically.
Yan Shiqing’s face was serious. His palm was attached to the wok, pouring in his True Vigor, increasing the temperature further.
In a moment, the Blood Ox was silent, it had somehow melted into the black liquid, leaving not even its bones behind.
"Put the Scale Tiger in."
Yet another Alien Beast was thrown in.
Just like that, in less than an hour, nine different Alien Beasts had been thrown in.
"Alright, you can start cooking now."
Yan Shiqing spoke, indicating for everyone to start cooking.
Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo began to work. The martial food they needed to cook was a martial food soup made from a live Alien Beast python and dozens of spiritual medicines.
This was not challenging for the two of them. A few hours later, the martial food soup was ready.
