Global Awakening: Join the chat group at the beginning

Chapter 1944 Jadeite Glazed Dragon Beard Noodles and Golden Phoenix Soup: What a Chef Pursues

Da Xiong used a spoon to scoop up a small spoonful of the shimmering "seafood risotto." The rice grains were plump and chewy, coated with the essence of seafood and a certain sweet sauce.

Time seemed to stand still when he put that mouthful of food into his mouth.

The next moment, he felt as if he were no longer sitting under the starry sky of the Cretaceous period, but instantly found himself in a warm and clear shallow sea.

Sunlight filters through the rippling sea, casting dappled shadows.

A school of colorful fish brushed against his body, bringing a cool sensation, while seaweed swayed gently with the ocean current, releasing a fresh and natural fragrance.

The flavor of the risotto melts in your mouth.

First comes the indescribable sweetness and chewiness of the rice, followed by the concentrated, exquisite flavors of various seafood, layer upon layer, as if countless fresh shrimp, shellfish, and fish are dancing and melting on the taste buds, finally converging into a warm and mellow current that slides down the esophagus and instantly floods the entire body.

He could almost hear the gentle lapping of the waves, feel the warmth of the sun, and even smell the salty sea breeze.

Nobita's eyes lost focus, filled only with boundless happiness and intoxication. A silly grin spread across his face, but he was completely unaware of it.

The same goes for Doraemon. The extremely crispy pork skin cracks between your teeth, making a pleasant sound. Then, the rich and mellow meat juice, which seems to have melted the essence of the sun and the earth, erupts in your mouth like a volcanic eruption!
That taste surpassed all the food in its memory bank.

They were completely immersed in the illusion created by the food, and the movements of their hands as they ate became extremely slow, or even stopped.

After taking a bite, you have to savor it and linger for a long time before you can break free from that ultimate feeling of happiness and instinctively seek out the next bite.

Therefore, compared to the group members who have developed a certain tolerance for the impact of glowing food, ordinary people from a relatively peaceful everyday world, such as Ogiso Setsuna, Yukino Yukinoshita, Nobita Nobi, and even Touma Kazusa, have become the group with the lowest "eating efficiency" at this moment.

In contrast, Gabriel seems to have been unsealed.

She held an oversized plate, almost piled up like a small mountain, in one hand, while her other hand moved so fast it left afterimages in the air, turning chopsticks and spoons into ruthless harvesting tools.

The cool, sweet venison collided with the slightly sour, spicy, and fruity sauce in the mouth, creating a delightful interplay of hot and cold that instantly awakened all the taste buds.

Gabriel squinted her eyes happily, making satisfied sounds in her throat, but her chewing and swallowing movements were surprisingly fast.

Almost before she had even finished swallowing the previous bite, her spoon was already reaching for the vegetables on the other side.

"Crack!"

The ultimate fresh and crisp texture, with a subtle sweetness of vegetables and a touch of peculiar charm, perfectly balances the richness of the meat.

She moved quickly around the dining table, and no one could keep up with her speed.

Although Kazuma Sato and Hachiman Hikigaya had some resistance, they were occasionally jolted by the explosive deliciousness.
Only Gabriel, wherever she passed, the plates emptied at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Gabrielle, eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you!"

Seeing Gabriel inhaling the air so rapidly, Umaru couldn't help but remind her.

It's not that I think Gabriel eats too much, after all, with Erina and Chef Boy around, there's definitely no shortage of food; but precisely because of that, Gabriel doesn't need to eat so fast at all.

"Mmm, this is a rare opportunity."

"And covering up some of the bright flavor (but these will lose their taste when they're cold)!"

Gabriel managed to squeeze out a fraction of a second to reply amidst her busy schedule, her cheeks puffed out like a hamster's, but her swallowing and chopping movements were fluid and uninterrupted.

It was indeed a rare opportunity. Although Gabriel had a way to earn points, she mainly relied on selling blood and feathers.

She spent most of the points she earned on the game.

Although I've become picky about food because of Erina and MasterChef's cooking, I mainly buy dishes from Erina's world due to the limited points system.

In terms of resistance, it's actually no stronger than other group members.

So, she naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to enjoy the dishes prepared by the two of them without any restrictions, especially since they were all made with special ingredients.

I will definitely do my best to fill my stomach.

"It will definitely affect the taste when it gets cold, but is there really a chance it will get cold?"

When Umaru heard Gabriel's words, she looked around hesitantly at the dishes disappearing rapidly on the table. She thought it was a miracle that the dishes could stay warm for ten minutes.

"Never mind, this is a rare opportunity, I'll eat my fill!"

Umaru shook her head, her eyes hardening, and clenched her little fist.

Even for her, being able to taste the dishes that Chef Xiao and Erina had put their all into, and that were made entirely with extraordinary ingredients, for free was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Although she also has points, her world is an everyday world, and points are very precious and cannot be easily exchanged.

At this moment, naturally, every extra bite is a must!
Meanwhile, Kaito Kuroba, who was tasting such a high-level dish for the first time, was completely won over.

He forked a piece of beef brisket, and the moment he put it in his mouth, the outer layer was crispy and fragrant. With a gentle bite, the rich juices inside erupted like volcanic lava.

What a rich, powerful, yet delicate and lingering aroma of meat it was!

The meat is so tender it almost melts in your mouth, yet it retains just the right amount of fibrous texture. With a gentle touch of your teeth, it transforms into countless delicious molecules that dance on your tongue.

What's even more amazing is that the faint electric energy contained in the meat does not cause numbness. Instead, it acts like a top-quality natural tenderizer and seasoning, instantly activating every taste bud and amplifying the natural freshness of the beef and the aroma of the spices countless times.

A warm current flowed down my esophagus, as if tiny electric currents were merrily coursing through my body, bringing an indescribable sense of clarity and comfort.

"Well!!!"

Kaito Kuroba's eyes widened suddenly, filled with shock and fascination.

He felt as if his soul was being swept out of his body by this exquisite taste, and he felt as if he were ascending to heaven.

All thoughts vanished before this delicious bite, leaving only the purest feeling of being a "diner"—a sense of emotion and satisfaction.

Is this flavor truly something a human could achieve? It's completely beyond imagination, a delicious taste that strikes right at the soul.

Before taking the bite, he never imagined that the food could taste so delicious.

He swallowed the lingering aftertaste that he was reluctant to leave, and asked Shinichi Kudo beside him in an incredulous tone:

"Do you guys usually eat this well?!"

What kind of idyllic life do Shinichi Kudo and his friends live?!

Just then, Shinichi Kudo finished a small sip of soup. The refreshing and delicious taste, which seemed to cleanse the soul, made him squint his eyes slightly.

Hearing Kaito Kuroba's words, he almost choked and barely managed to keep his expression.

"Would you like to check the prices of these dishes in the group's online store?"

"Even the most basic dishes from Master Chef cost more than ten points."

"Not to mention these made with extraordinary ingredients."

"How could you possibly eat that every day?"

He said to Kaito Kuroba in an annoyed tone.

If he had enough points, he would naturally be willing, but he doesn't have that many points.

Although Professor Agasa and Shiho Miyano's medicine can be used to recycle points, these are the only two ways to obtain points.

Moreover, the points that can be recycled are not many.

He will definitely use his points to help those around him gain the ability to protect themselves, and at most occasionally buy some dishes from the Food Wars! world.

Even for him, this was only the second time he had eaten something of this quality.

The first time was when Erina held a banquet in her world, but the taste was far inferior to this time, since there was no Master Chef that time.

Even if you gain points later, it's impossible.

"Hey! I'm talking to you! What are you doing?!"

Shinichi Kudo wanted to say something to Kaito Kuroba, trying to explain to this "newcomer" the "harsh reality" of chat group points and the importance of proper planning;
But then I saw that while he was talking, he forked up a large piece of beef brisket covered in rich sauce and stuffed it into his mouth with lightning speed.

Then he immediately showed an expression of blissful enjoyment, as if his soul had left his body, clearly not listening to anything he said afterward.

Shinichi Kudo's forehead creased with a zither-like expression, feeling as if he had just spoken to a brick wall.

Damn it, what was the point of him striking up a conversation just now? Was it just to distract him so he could get a few more bites?

Such a petty trick!
"You guy!"

Shinichi Kudo said through gritted teeth, then continued eating.

"hehe."

Shiho Miyano took in the whole scene and couldn't help but chuckle softly, a rare genuine smile appearing in her usually cool and aloof eyes.

She gracefully stirred the fragrant "Moonlight Mushroom Tea" in her cup with a small spoon, taking a small sip.

The warm, smooth liquid slid down her throat, and a cool and comfortable sensation spread through her. The gentle spiritual energy contained within it gave her a slight boost of energy, and the fatigue she had accumulated in the laboratory over the past few days seemed to quietly dissipate.

"Erina's cooking skills have improved a lot."

She thought to herself.

During the last offline gathering in the chat group, she had also tasted a drink made by Erina using similar spiritual plants. Although it was equally amazing, it was far inferior to the one in front of her in terms of taste.

At that moment, Chef Xiao and Erina Nakiri also looked at the long table of food that was surrounded by people and was "slimming down" at an alarming rate, as well as the genuine satisfaction, intoxication and even exaggerated happiness on the faces of each diner.

Both of them spontaneously revealed smiles of heartfelt satisfaction and pride.

The arduous work of cooking, the focus and effort put into handling extraordinary ingredients, all transform into the sweetest reward in the face of the most direct and enthusiastic feedback from diners.

For a chef, the greatest achievement and happiness is witnessing firsthand how one's hard work is valued and enjoyed.

"Judging from everyone's expressions, our efforts have not been in vain."

Erina's violet eyes sparkled, and her voice was full of satisfaction.

"Yes, we bring smiles and happiness to everyone through our cooking!"

"This is what we chefs strive for."

The young master nodded vigorously and said with a bright smile.

To be honest, they weren't tired, since they had accumulated quite a few points after being in the chat group for so long.

Their physical abilities have long since reached an inhuman level through the exchange of points.

Making some dishes is not enough to tire them out.

Soon, the second batch of dishes was completed, and Little Chef suddenly lifted a huge pot lid.

In an instant, a dazzling galaxy of light shot into the sky.

Inside the pot, instead of broth, there was a dazzling "sea of ​​stars," a vast pattern made up of countless rare sashimi and shellfish sliced ​​into extremely thin pieces, each emitting a faint glow of different colors, gently swaying in a secret sauce as clear as the cosmos.

The sashimi is as thin as a cicada's wing, crystal clear, as if you can see the starlight flowing within; the clam meat is plump and chewy, shimmering with a pearly luster.

Even more amazing is that tiny, glowing "stardust" seems to slowly swirl and float in the sauce, making the whole dish look like a dream.

An indescribable, unique aroma, combining the ultimate sweetness of the ocean with the clear, profound scent of the starry sky, bursts forth, making one feel as if they are in the tranquil deep sea under an endless starry sky.

Almost simultaneously, Erina also completed a new work. With a gentle wave of her hand, she lifted the lid of a simple and elegant purple clay jar, which was carved with a pattern of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix.

"Wow!"

Faintly, a clear and melodious phoenix cry seemed to ring out.

There was no real phoenix in the jar, but the steam rising from the rich, amber-gold soup faintly condensed into a lifelike phoenix with outstretched wings, ready to take flight!

The soup is thick and rich, with an enticing color. It contains the finest parts of various poultry, which are tender and flavorful, almost blending into the broth.

The rich aroma of meat, the fresh fragrance of mushrooms, and the unique aroma created by the fusion of various complex spices and herbs form a warm, mellow, and domineering fragrance that seems to nourish the soul.

Immediately afterwards, one after another, new rays of light burst forth, and new dishes were quickly served on the now somewhat "empty" dining table:

Jadeite and Glazed Dragon Beard Noodles, Amber Flame Pork Belly, Golden Cup Phoenix Soup, Jade Flute Plum Blossom Ginseng, Snowy Clouds Reflecting the Moon Lion's Head Meatballs, Fiery Spicy Deer.
Vanilla Blue Flame Baked Snails, Black Truffle Wellington with Puff Pastry, Pan-fried Foie Gras with Frosted Cherries, Braised Beef Cheek with Ruby, Moonlight Herb Roasted Spring Chicken.
As each dish, completely different yet exuding an irresistible aroma, was served, the crowd, after a brief pause, instantly erupted in excitement once more.

Even Su Yunqing, Marquis Woban, and others couldn't sit still and joined in.

After all, this batch of dishes looked even more tempting than the previous batch; there were even some dishes they had never tasted before.

How could you miss something so delicious?

"However, I'm actually craving a hamburger. Could you make me a special one?"

Tony said, reaching for the jadeite dragon whisker-shaped noodles.

Of course, he was referring to the hamburgers made by MasterChef or Erina; he doesn't eat regular hamburgers.

(End of this chapter)