Chapter 173

As the aroma enveloped the entire place, everyone could not help but be mesmerized .

It never crossed their mind that the smell of fish could reach such an enchanting level . The moment when Bu Fang sliced open the spirit herb leaves, the fragrance instantly took hold of their senses and they fell into an euphoric state .

Wu Yunbai swallowed her saliva . Her eyes were staring straight at the bundle of steaming leaves . Even though the tantalizing fish inside was not visible because of the rising steam, she felt an incredible urge to immediately taste this delicious dish just from smelling the aroma .

Both elder sister Mu's body and mind trembled in incredulity . The aroma of the dish… had simply exceeded her understanding . She cooked this type of fish on a daily basis but the aroma of her dishes never reached such a level even when she braised the fish . Bu Fang's method of preparing the fish had completely brought out its smell .

This young man… was definitely a super incredible chef!

As the young serpent-girl breathed in the aroma, she was filled with craving for the dish . She slithered toward the cooking stove with her small body and tried peeking over the counter to catch a glimpse of the fish inside the spirit herb leaves .

However, because of her height, she could only see the steam rising from the leaves and not the tantalizing fish inside .

How frustrating! After watching for a while and still not seeing anything, the young serpent-girl gave up and turned toward Bu Fang . With her childish voice, she asked, "Human big brother, this fish… can we start eating?"

This was not just the young serpent-girl's thoughts but also the thoughts of everyone present .

They also wanted to know whether they could start eating . With such an enticing aroma, everyone wanted to have a taste .

Bu Fang gave the young serpent-girl a glance . She was no longer about to burst into tears like before . It seemed that the attraction of food was powerful enough to distract her .

A smile appeared on his lips as Bu Fang replied, "Of course… not . "

Uhh… Everyone's face stiffened for a moment . They could not understand the reason for his reply . Why were they not allowed to start eating? The fish was so aromatic, what was the reason for not allowing them to have a taste?

The eyes of the young serpent-girl widened and she angrily puffed up her cheeks . . .

Elder sister Mu was also looking toward Bu Fang in puzzlement . The dish was already finished… Why couldn't they have a taste? He could not even accede… to the simple request of a little girl?

Bu Fang did not pay any attention to their expressions and instead started the fire of another cooking stove . Once the temperature of the wok was hot enough, he added some oil and poured in the julienned vegetables before he started stir-frying .

Bu Fang threw in the seasoning in a skillful manner . After a short while, the stir-frying of the side dish was finished .

The expression on everyone's face was slightly awkward . As it turned out, the dish was not finished yet . No wonder he refused to let the young serpent-girl have a taste . A chef would naturally refuse to let the customer have a taste if the dish was not complete . This was a basic principle of a chef .

Using a spatula, he directly poured the slightly viscous side dish over the fish on the leaves . The overwhelming fragrance of the side dish mixed together with the aroma of the fish produced an indescribably euphoric aroma .

After Bu Fang sliced the fruits and placed them on the leaves, this colorful dish of Spirit Swamp Grilled Fish was completed .

While Bu Fang was making the side dish, he stir-fried the vegetables over high heat in a short duration . Therefore, the appearance of the ingredients were still as glossy and alluring as ever .

The meat of the fish lying in gravy was slightly trembling . The incisions made on its body had opened up because of the grilling process . Its white and tender flesh was covered in grease as well as the sauce .

Bu Fang twirled the kitchen knife in his hand before placing it back down on the cutting board . He calmly gave the crowd a glance and said, "The dish is completed, please have a taste . "

Completed? It was finally completed! Waiting for this fish to be grilled was practically torture for them . . .

Looking at the steaming grilled fish, everyone was suddenly overwhelmed with indescribable emotions .

Elder sister Mu slithered toward the grilled fish and her eyes were filled with amazement . It… was simply too beautiful . The colors of the vegetables were bright and diverse . Because of the oil on their surface, they appeared to be glittering with vibrant colors . The aroma of the fish was also outstanding . Without a doubt… this dish was flawless! It was definitely going to be delicious .

"Big brother, can we start eating now?" the young serpent-girl eagerly asked once more .

Bu Fang nodded . He did not reject her request this time .

The young serpent-girl was immediately overjoyed . She grabbed her mother's hand and urgently said, "Mom, hurry and feed me the fish!"

In order to placate her daughter, elder sister Mu grabbed a pair of chopsticks . She did not choose to pick up any of the side dish . Instead, she picked up a piece of the fish and popped the meat into her daughter's mouth .

Once the piece of meat entered her mouth, everyone's gaze was focused on the young serpent-girl . They all wanted to see her reaction .

The moment when the young serpent-girl tasted the meat of the fish, her eyes widened and her face was filled with astonishment . . .

This fish was… compared to the fish cooked by her mother… really more delicious!

Elder sister Mu narrowed her eyes and her gaze landed on the grill fish .

Bu Fang did not serve the grilled fish on a plate . Instead, he left the fish on the grilling pit with the fire still brightly burning below . The gravy was bubbling and the meat of the fish was trembling . . .

This seemed like a gradual process . At the start, the taste of the fish would definitely be fresh and delicious . However, after a while, the meat of the fish would gradually harden but its taste would become more flavorful and its texture would become even firmer!

Elder sister Mu swallowed her saliva with a gulp and then used her chopsticks to tear off the meat near the gills of the fish . This was the most delicious part of the fish .

Once the meat entered her mouth, elder sister Mu could not help but narrow her eyes in ecstasy . The flavors of the fish spreading and lingering within her mouth were sending her into throes of pleasure .

By then, the rest of the people could not sit still any longer and all started coming forward . Wu Yunbai popped a piece of meat into her mouth as well and was completely taken prisoner by its flavors . This fish… was the most delicious fish she had ever tasted . Nothing could compare against its flavors .

"Hmm… There seems to be spirit energy inside the meat? How is that even possible… The meat of a first grade spirit beast shouldn't have any spirit energy left after cooking, right?" Wu Yunbai thought in slight puzzlement .

Bu Fang seemed to have sensed her confusion . A smile appeared on his lips as he said, "These leaves are actually from a third grade spirit herb . It's rich in spirit energy and has a calming effect on the mind . After my preparation and cooking, the spirit energy in the spirit herb has gathered into the meat of the fish . Furthermore, its calming effect has also migrated over . In short, this grilled fish could be considered an elixir cuisine, although it's just the most basic elixir cuisine . "

The spirit energy originated from the spirit herb? He could even migrate the calming effect? Elixir cuisine?

Wu Yunbai was stunned for a moment . She suddenly discovered that her bank of knowledge might be somewhat inadequate… She never realised that there was so much knowledge involved in culinary as well!

Elixir cuisine… was a term that she had obviously heard before . However, not just any chef was capable of making elixir cuisines . Even within the White Cloud Villa, only one out of the many great chefs was capable of making elixir cuisines . Furthermore, that chef's cultivation level was extremely formidable and cooking was just his hobby!

The young chef in front of her who was only a fifth grade Battle-King… could actually make elixir cuisines? That was simply… terrifying!

When the head elder of the serpent-men tribe heard elixir cuisine, his gaze immediately landed on Bu Fang . As he closedly stared at Bu Fang, his intense gaze filled with an inexplicable agitation made Bu Fang's hair stand on end .