Chapter 49

Bu Fang was yawning as he opened up the entrance of the store . A burst of cold wind blew into the store and was mixed with the cold autumn rain . The rhythmic drizzle was like a curtain as it completely enveloped the entire sky .

Entering the kitchen, he took out the radishes to carry out his daily knife skill training . Then he cooked a few other practice dishes and carried one of practice dishes that was still piping hot to Blacky .

"Blacky, it's time to eat," Bu Fang placed the dish within the store and called Blacky to come in . It was still raining outside and it would be bad to get wet .

As Blacky breathed in the fragrance, the lazy dog actually stood up and enchantingly strode into the store like a cat… Then it began to gobble down the food within the bowl .

Bu Fang remained expressionless as he thought, "Why is a dog walking like a cat?"

Fatty Jin and his buddies were drenched as they entered the store while holding up umbrellas . They greeted Bu Fang with smiles on their faces and placed the oil-paper umbrellas at the entrance .

"Owner Bu, good morning . I'll have the same dishes as yesterday," Fatty Jin sat down at a table and said toward Bu Fang as he patted his robe that was drenched in the rain . The other obese men ordered their dishes as well .

Bu Fang nodded and indifferently walked into the kitchen . After a while, a rich fragrance drifted out from it .

After sending off Fatty Jin and his buddies, Bu Fang was able to rest for a short while . It might be due to the rain, but there was fewer customers than usual .

"Smelly boss! Give me a serving of Fish Head Tofu Soup!"

A loud yell came from outside of the store . Before the person even appeared, her voice had already reached .

Ouyang Xiaoyi's face was filled with excitement as she ran into the store . Her trousers were slightly drenched from the rain, but she did not care in the slightest .

"Smelly boss, I've advanced! Hurry up and give me the Fish Head Tofu Soup!" Ouyang Xiaoyi's eyes were flashing with excitement as she looked at Bu Fang with a face filled with expectations .

Bu Fang was stunned for a moment, then carefully observed the girl . He discovered that there really was a faintly discernible true energy lingering on her skin, which was the manifestation of true energy outside of her body . However, she was unable to skillfully control it, which meant that she had just advanced .

"Oh, alright . Wait for it," Bu Fang expressionlessly said, then entered the kitchen .

Ouyang Xiaoyi narrowed her eyes as a smile appeared on her adorable face . She was leaning on the window as she eagerly waited for the Fish Head Tofu Soup .

Bu Fang's speed was very fast . He was now extremely familiar with most of the dishes . Even though the cooking steps of the Fish Head Tofu Soup were troublesome, it was nothing for the current him .

The milky white fish soup was exuding a dense amount of hot air, while the flesh of the fish was delicious and tender, and the crystal-clear tofu was delicate and plump .

As Bu Fang placed the Fish Head Tofu Soup at the window, Ouyang Xiaoyi eagerly carried it away . The two of them were well-coordinated and their actions were smooth and natural .

Bu Fang was soon startled as he thought, "Didn't her job end already?"

Glancing at Ouyang Xiaoyi who was happily drinking fish soup and eating fish, a faint smile appeared on Bu Fang's face .

Drinking a bowl of piping hot Fish Head Tofu Soup during a cold autumn rain was simply a comfortable thing to do .

At the entrance of the alleyway, several figures slowly made their way to the store . Their mood was stifling and heavy .

The Xiao family had brought the fading Xiao Yanyu over . However, none of the Xiao family members seemed to be hopeful and they had sorrowful expressions on their faces .

Xiao Meng was carrying his daughter, Xiao Yanyu, in his arms as he firmly walked toward Fang Fang's Little Store . His face was extremely grim . Since the imperial physicians had already stated that it was a hopeless situation, he could only entrust his hope to this store of unknown origins .

Since he was worried, he had the store investigated for a second time . Even though nothing was discovered, at the very least… he had an inexplicable confidence in the store .

Bu Fang remained expressionless as he watched the Xiao family file into the store and beckoned them to sit down .

Xiao Yanyu's beautiful face was whiter than paper and without a single trace of blood . It was obvious that her life force was depleting rapidly and her aura was extremely weak .

"You said… you can save my sister . I believe in you, that's why I waited until today!" Xiao Xiaolong's voice was slightly hoarse as he stared at Bu Fang and said .

Bu Fang nodded and calmly replied, "I can definitely save her . However, I need a while to cook the medicinal cuisine . Wait here for a while . "

"I am depending on you . " Xiao Xiaolong heavily breathed in and performed a fist and palm salute to Bu Fang .

Bu Fang walked toward the kitchen to cook the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup .

Xiao Meng was sitting upright on a chair . His expression was extremely grave and no one could tell what he was thinking .

After entering the kitchen, Bu Fang began to make preparations .

He processed the Blood Phoenix Chicken based on the instructions and stuffed the spirit herbs into the stomach of the chicken . Then he placed the entire chicken into the clay pot and let it stew . Once the fragrance of the meat was starting to drift out, Bu Fang poured the Sage Herb juice that he already prepared into the clay pot .

Taking a deep breath, Bu Fang gathered the true energy within his body and placed his palm on top of the clay pot . A strange feeling immediately started to appear, as if his will and the dish were connected together . True energy continued to spew out and guide the cooking of the chicken soup .

Within the store, the members of the Xiao family were slightly restless from waiting and were constantly pacing around the store . The rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, and the sound of the rain incessantly resounded .

"What are you so restless about? Sit down and quietly wait," Xiao Meng slightly chided the Xiao family members who were pacing about with his eyes still closed .

"Is… Is this store really reliable? Even the imperial physicians were unable to save the young lady, what can the owner of a restaurant do?" the housekeeper of the Xiao family mumbled to himself .

"That's what I am thinking as well . The imperial physicians were only able to prolong young lady's life . How could someone who isn't even a physician cure the young lady's injuries?" One of Xiao Yanyu's maidservants slightly sighed .

The others were chattering incessantly as well, expressing their suspicions toward Bu Fang .

"You're noisy! Shut up," Xiao Meng coldly bellowed . Immediately, all of them became quiet and did not dare to whisper among themselves anymore .

At the same moment, a rich fragrance drifted out from the kitchen . The fragrance of chicken meat and the aroma of spirit herbs were mixed within it .

Everyone was suddenly sniffing as they tried to capture the fragrance in the air .

Ji Chengxue was wearing a white robe as he leisurely approached . He placed his umbrella at the entrance and was immediately surprised when he noticed the crowd . As he entered the store, he realized that they were all from the Xiao family .

"Greetings to your Highness," Xiao Meng said as he performed a fist and palm salute to Ji Chengxue .

Ji Chengxue had a gentle smile on his face as he nodded and responded with a fist and palm salute . Then after asking Xiao Meng, he found out that Xiao Yanyu was injured and needed the store's owner to treat her .

"Owner Bu is capable of treating injuries as well?" Ji Chengxue was astonished .

"Hahaha! This store is really secluded . It would've taken a while if I had to find this place on my own . " A burst of laughter suddenly rang out from outside as two figures entered the store .

"The crown prince?" The members of the Xiao family were slightly bewildered . It was unbelievable that such a store would be able to attract two princes .

"Oh, so third brother is here as well . What a coincidence . " The crown prince, Ji Chengan, slightly smiled and then performed a fist and palm salute to Xiao Meng .

"Where's Owner Bu?" Xushi puzzledly asked .

"The smelly boss is preparing to treat elder sister Yanyu . The opening hours has ended earlier today," Ouyang Xiaoyi charmingly replied . She subconsciously became the waitress once again .

"Treat injuries?" A weird expression immediately appeared on the faces of the crown prince, Ji Chengan and Xushi . They actually came to a restaurant to treat injuries? Were they really not joking?

As the fragrance in the air intensified, everyone who was waiting began to experience hunger pangs .

After a long while, a slim and tall figure walked out of the kitchen with a piping hot clay pot in his hands .

Bu Fang expressionlessly walked out of the kitchen and placed the clay pot on a table .

"This is the Elixir Cuisine for saving Xiao Yanyu, the Sage Herb Phoenix Chicken Soup . "

Bu Fang expressionlessly said as everyone puzzledly stared at him . After he finished talking, he uncovered the clay pot .

As the lid of the clay pot was removed, hot steam rose up and a rich fragrance gushed out, spreading into the air . The crystal-clear chicken meat was slightly quivering and the amber chicken soup was gleaming .

The pupils of everyone present slightly constricted as they suddenly breathed in the fragrance .