People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Eh?"

"Tezuka probably eats a light diet, since his grandfather was very health-conscious."

Fuji Syusuke nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said to Shiraha, "By the way, Shiraha, the tournament is coming up soon, do you want to go and watch?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "They're all major tournaments~ I'll go if I have time~ But if your Seigaku makes it to the national tournament, I can't say I'll go to every match, but I definitely won't miss the finals~"

Fuji Syusuke said with a smile, "That's so typical of you. Tezuka would probably be very happy to know, since you two are such good friends~"

Bai Yu smiled and didn't say anything. Fuji Syusuke was Fuji Syusuke after all; his superhuman sense of taste quickly made him accept the hellish spiciness. Then, he chatted with Bai Yu while eating.

After learning that the newcomer was Shiraha's friend, Lucifer also silently paid attention to the conversation. Fuji Syusuke took a sip of his drink, sighed, and said, "A newcomer recently joined. He has a very interesting personality and is quite capable. Tezuka seems to be quite interested in this kid."

Bai Yu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "A kid who can get Tezuka's attention must be quite interesting. What's his name?"

"Echizen Ryoma~"

"Echizen Ryoma... Echizen... What is his relationship with Echizen Nanjiro?"

Fuji was taken aback for a moment, then said with a hint of realization, "I really had forgotten about this person. The surname is fine, and his genius level is also possible. Maybe he really is a descendant of a samurai~ I didn't even think about it until you mentioned it~"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, we should go watch that kid's game. After all, Echizen Nanjiro's skills are just too amazing."

Fuji Syusuke chuckled and said, "The only person you'd call impressive is probably that samurai."

"Huh? Finished eating? It's still as delicious as ever~"

Bai Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "Looks like your cooking skills haven't gotten any worse today~ By the way, did your sister come back late today, or did she come back and then leave again?"

Fuji said with a smile, "My sister went to her friend's place to take care of some business. She said she'd be back later. She's quite envious that I'm here~"

Bai Yu didn't say anything more. After chatting with Fuji for a while, she picked up her bag, paid the bill, and left. Before leaving, she said, "I'll come with my sister in a while~"

Bai Yu smiled and waved without saying anything. Just then, Cerberus turned to Bai Yu and asked, "Master, master, master! Just how spicy is Hellfire Spicy?"

Lucifer was also curious about this. Bai Yu thought for a moment, then went to the kitchen and brought out two white porcelain spoons. There was a little red liquid in the spoons. Lucifer looked down at them, then frowned and said, "Why does this stuff taste so bad it makes my eyes water?!"

Bai Yu gave a playful smile and handed the spoons to the two of them. Cerberus and Lucifer ate them without thinking, and then both of them fell silent.

Then Cerberus jumped up, grabbed Bai Yu's arm and shook it frantically, saying incoherently, "Master, master, master! It's so spicy! It hurts so much!"

Bai Yu, having anticipated this, returned to the kitchen and retrieved a glass of milk. Cerberus drank it all in one gulp, then said with tears in his eyes, "Master, Master, Master! It's still spicy!"

After drinking six cups of milk, Cerberus lay on the table with red lips and slightly red eyes; clearly, he had been brought to tears by the spiciness.

Bai Yu glanced at Lucifer, who had remained silent the entire time, and found it odd. He walked over and looked at Lucifer with his head down and a blank expression, and asked in confusion, "Lucifer, what's wrong?"

"Well.."

"Well?"

"Woooooooooo! So spicy, so spicy, so spicy! Bai Yu!"

Bai Yu's lips twitched as he watched Lucifer suddenly burst into tears. Was this really the Queen of Hell? If it weren't for the blessing effect, he wouldn't have believed that this girl, crying from the spiciness, was actually the Queen of Hell...

A few minutes later, Lucifer lay sprawled on the table looking like a salted fish, her eyes visibly swollen; she had just been scorched by the spiciness.

Bai Yu said helplessly, "You two, don't you know how to use magic to get rid of the spiciness?"

Upon hearing this, Lucifer suddenly felt incredibly stupid. She buried her face in her arms and lay there silently. Bai Yu glanced at Cerberus and noticed that she was already asleep. With a sigh, Bai Yu gently picked Cerberus up and carried her to her room.

"Hmm...this girl..."

After Bai Yu placed Cerberus on his bed, he noticed the room's decorations. He then smiled, shook his head, covered Cerberus with the blanket, chuckled, and left the room.

No sooner had Bai Yu left than Cerberus woke up, and the bed was suddenly filled with three Cerberus. The three looked at each other with joy in their eyes, and then the middle Cerberus took out his phone and started playing with it again, while the other two leaned on her shoulder and watched together, occasionally letting out a soft laugh.

"Lucifer...sigh...is she asleep too...what an adorable little queen~"

Lucifer blushed and continued lying face down. Bai Yu walked over and squatted down slightly. One hand went behind Lucifer's legs and the other went behind Lucifer's back. Lucifer's pupils suddenly contracted under her eyelids. She was being carried in a princess carry!

Bai Yu placed Lucifer on her bed, but didn't leave immediately. Instead, she looked at Lucifer's "sleeping face," chuckled, and said, "What a lovely little queen~ Well then... goodnight, Lucifer..."

After saying that, Bai Yu quietly left the room. The instant Bai Yu left, Lucifer sprang to his feet, his face flushed, staring at the doorway. Then he slumped back down, burying his face in the pillow. After a long while, he whispered, his face still rosy, "Who's the cute little queen... I'm speechless..."

"Good night...."

P.S.: One more chapter, at this rate I feel like I could be launched on a rocket... Next chapter, the prisoner appears, everyone, guess what he's doing!

I'm desperately seeking all copies of my new book!!!

Chapter 48 My name is Silas, and I'm a prisoner (Please add this to your favorites!!!!!!!!!)

Bai Yu was stunned as soon as he came down, because the door lit up as soon as he stepped down. Bai Yu knew that this was because a guest from another world had arrived. However, no one came in after the door had been lit for a long time, which made Bai Yu a little puzzled.

Finally, the door slowly returned to normal. Bai Yu was slightly taken aback. So, guests could choose not to come in? That was truly outrageous!

Bai Yu shook his head and sat back down in his seat to continue reading. No more guests came until almost midnight. Bai Yu didn't mind and instead enjoyed the rare peace and relaxation.

"Hmm~ This is a rare moment of relaxation~ But this novel is really good~ I just wonder if Lucifer can accept it now~"

As Bai Yu spoke, he put the Seven Deadly Sins - Pride aside. He had been reading this book for several days and had finally finished it. Just as Bai Yu was about to take out the next book, he was stunned because the door, which had been dim, lit up again.

"Huh? Who is it this time?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than the door was pushed open, and a man who was shirtless, wearing only trousers, and whose hands were bound by chains, walked in.

The door closed again after the man walked in. He glanced around the shop, then smiled and exclaimed, "I'm finally out!"

He then walked towards Bai Yu, but after taking only a few steps, he heard a familiar sound of chains. The man turned his head and saw that the chains that had been binding him were still there, and he immediately felt a little dejected.

Bai Yu said softly, "Sir, would you like something to eat?"

The man glanced at Bai Yu, then looked at the shop and said, "Is this a restaurant?"

Bai Yu nodded, and the man chuckled, saying, "You saw it too? I can't afford food looking like this, so you'd better not..."

Bai Yu shook his head and said, "I can see you're down on your luck, but I can also see your yearning for freedom. That means you have a story to tell, and if your story is interesting enough, it could be worth a meal!"

The man paused, then found a seat and said with a smile, "You're only the second person I've ever met to talk to me like this. This definitely isn't the Demacian prison, otherwise you'd know what I have in my hand."

Bai Yu chuckled and said, "Of course it's not Demacia as you're talking about. This is another world. But judging from your appearance, it seems there are still things you need to do in your world, which is why the chains that were originally binding you are still connected to you."

After a moment of silence, the man nodded and said, "I think you're right, but this place is much more comfortable than prison. Let me introduce you, my name is Silas, and I'm a prisoner."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "I can tell you're somewhat unwilling?"

Silas nodded and said, "Yes... I'm not reconciled... They used my power against my own kind, then turned around and imprisoned me as a heretic, keeping me in a dark cell at any moment ready to execute me for some minor offense that's common knowledge among the higher-ups."

Bai Yu nodded and then turned to walk towards the kitchen. Silas was taken aback and asked in confusion, "Hey! Where are you going?"

Bai Yu stopped and turned around, smiling at Silas, saying, "That sounds like a very interesting story. Now I need to prepare a dish that's worth the price of your story~"

Sylas was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You're a strange person. What's your name? You're much more pleasing to the eye than those brutes from Demacia. You have the air of an aristocrat."

Bai Yu was taken aback for a moment, then said gently, "I'm not a nobleman, just a restaurant owner~ By the way, let me introduce myself, Bai Yu~"

After saying that, Bai Yu went back to the kitchen to start cooking. Silas looked at the warm and bright shop. It was completely different from the prison where he lived. The soft chairs were much better than the hard floor.

Sylas said softly, "Bai Yu... As expected, it's not a Demacian name. This name sounds more like an Ionian name. This really is another world."

Silas glanced at the chains binding his hands, a flash of resentment in his eyes. If he could get out, if he could get out, he would never let that country, rotten from the top down, go! He would never let the country he had once served go!

As he was pondering, a cup of steaming water suddenly appeared in front of him. Silas was startled and looked up at Bai Yu. Bai Yu smiled and said, "I can tell you're not feeling well, so I prepared a cup of tea for you to help you relax."

Silas nodded, and then saw Bai Yu return to the kitchen. When Silas reached for the teacup, its temperature startled him; it reminded him of the sunlight he hadn't felt in a long time...

Silas picked up the teacup, the warmth of his palm telling him how comforting the tea was. He inhaled a floral scent he had never smelled before, which instantly invigorated him.

"Mmm...what a sweet and fragrant taste..."

Silas felt his tense nerves slowly relax after just one sip. The faint floral fragrance, a touch of mellow aroma, and a hint of tea fragrance, along with the sweet aftertaste, gave Silas an unprecedented sense of peace.

Silas glanced at the slightly reddish tea in the teacup, took a deep breath of the hot tea, relaxed his shoulders, and said softly, "I wonder if those self-proclaimed noble people would feel like they've been drinking sewage before if they drank a cup of tea like this."

That's a bit too much of a compliment.

"Oh... Baiyu... This tea is delicious. What was it made of? I can taste so many flavors."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "This is lavender tea. I added some rose petals and a little lemon peel. The effects are that the rose petals can help regulate your Qi and nourish your liver, the lavender can relax your nerves, relieve stress, and soothe your mind and body, and the lemon peel at the end is just to enhance the flavor and whet your appetite."

Silas nodded and said, "Although I haven't heard of any of the three things you mentioned, they all smell delicious. This is a drink that even the Emperor of Demacia would enjoy!"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Then let's wait for the King of Demacia to come in person. But that's probably not very realistic."

"Of course~ he might point at the glowing door and shout 'Spell!' and summon the Anti-Magic Guard or something~"

Bai Yu laughed and said, "That really is a country that's not friendly to mages~"

"Of course~ Hey~ Wait, you mean a mage? You know what a mage is?"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "Of course~ Just like you, many interesting customers have come back to my shop. Last night, a person who can use magic came here, and there was also a boy who can see monsters. They are all very interesting people~"

Silas nodded, then gave a longing smile and said, "They certainly don't wear chains like me, do they?"

"No~ Their lives are all very good~ In that magic-wielding gentleman's world, although many people use magic, most are ordinary people, so he's still living a very good life~"

Silas chuckled and said, "That's really good... A free mage is a true mage... By the way, boss, how did you get here?"

"Previous visitors can simply find a door and come in whenever they want, and they can even bring friends along!"

Silas chuckled and said, "Do I look like someone with friends...? Hey... I think I might actually bring in a customer, but she probably won't believe me. I'll try to persuade her when I get the chance, because she'll need your shop, Bai Yu~ She's also my last bit of goodwill and conscience towards that country..."

"You are always welcome~ We welcome every customer, and even more so every customer with a story to tell."

"Of course~ She has so many stories to tell that they give me a headache, but they're really good... and have the same effect as your tea. Once she arrives, I'll have money for food~"

"Really? They seem to be guests with good financial means."

"Of course~"

P.S.: You didn't expect that, did you? Here's another chapter. Let's keep going and see if I can get it back on sale... My typing speed is off the charts... I've already exceeded the normal word count for sale, hahaha!

I'm desperately seeking all copies of my new book!

Chapter 49 The Heart Is Still Alive (Please add to your favorites!!!!!)

Bai Yu sat to one side listening to Sylas tell his story. Looking at the strong but obviously listless man in front of him, he suddenly felt that the country called Demacia was very much like a feudal country, not as free as Sylas had initially described.

"And that's how I joined the Demon Search Team..."

Bai Yu stood up and interrupted Silas's story, saying, "Looks like we need to pause for a bit~ because your food is ready~ We can continue later if you don't mind~"

"Of course~ I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of food my experience will bring me."

Bai Yu smiled and returned to the kitchen. When he came out again, he was carrying a black casserole in one hand and the same in the other. Silas was slightly taken aback when he saw the large plate and the not-so-small pot.

"What...what is this?"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Oh, this plate contains curry rice. This casserole contains pork rib soup. I can tell you didn't eat very well, so I made these two things for you. The portions are generous, and there's soup to soothe your stomach."

Silas glanced at Bai Yu for a long time before laughing and saying, "I never thought I'd be lucky today after all this bad luck!"

Bai Yu didn't say anything. He went back to the kitchen and got Silas a glass of warm water. As soon as he came out, he saw Silas eating curry fried rice with a spoon.

Just as Bai Yu went in, Silas couldn't resist the rich aroma of the curry fried rice and picked up a spoon to scoop a spoonful into his mouth.

The first sensation upon tasting it was its heat, followed by the subtle spiciness and sweetness of the curry itself, along with the aroma and full-bodied texture of the rice. Silas instantly fell in love with the flavor.

"Huh? This is meat?"

Bai Yu placed the water in front of Silas and said with a smile, "That's right~ it's curry beef fried rice~ Not bad, right? I wonder if I added too much onion~"

"Onion? What's that?"

"It's this slightly whitish, translucent thing~"

"Oh, this is an onion. Seriously, it's delicious."

After saying that, Silas continued to wolf down his food. Bai Yu knew that Silas would be very hungry, so he prepared a very generous amount of food for him.

Silas tries his best to make sure that every spoonful contains carrots, potatoes, onions, and chunks of meat. These ingredients, combined with slightly yellow rice, create a harmonious symphony of flavors with every bite.

The wonderful fusion of texture and flavor makes this a very home-style dish, but it is often these kinds of home-style dishes that can bring people an unusual sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.

Silas only remembered the pot of soup in front of him when he was halfway through his meal. He picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and put it directly into his mouth without blowing on it. He almost spat out the soup because it was so hot.

He thought the soup was just warm, but he didn't expect it to be so hot. Even though it was very hot, it still gave him an unprecedented taste sensation.

The soup wasn't a thick broth, but rather a clear broth. A few pieces of pork ribs sank quietly in the soup, with some mushrooms and tofu floating around them. A few goji berries and some unidentified green vegetables floated on top, adding a touch of brightness to the soup.

This time, Silas didn't rush to drink it directly. Instead, he blew on it and then drank it down in one gulp. It was incredibly fresh, but not tasteless. It had a subtle salty flavor, which was just right for this kind of soup.

"Hmm... hiss... whoosh~"