People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Bai Yu glanced at it and shook his head with a smile. These two strong men were staring at a hot pot as if they were staring at a top swordsman who could draw his sword at any moment.

"Huh? What is this...?"

While Bai Yu was reading, he suddenly heard a deep voice. When he looked up, he saw Eagle Eye staring in astonishment at the hot pot in front of him. A drop of red oil on the tip of his chopsticks proved that he had obviously eaten this dish.

On the other side, Shanks also scooped a piece of beef from the pot. With a look of anticipation, he took a bite. The tender texture and the rich, spicy flavor stimulated his taste buds. Hot, spicy, fresh, lively, tender, numbing, and fragrant.

The seven sensations and flavors instantly made the brain of this powerful figure who dominated the seas remember the taste, the texture, and the delicious dish.

While the two were still in a daze, Bai Yu served them each a large glass of ice-cold beer, saying with a smile, "This is the perfect place for you~ Please enjoy~"

Shanks nodded and continued eating with Hawkeye. Their cooking skills became more and more proficient, and sweat slowly appeared on their foreheads. Hawkeye even took off his hat, and Shanks also took off his coat, rolled up the sleeves of the inner lining, and began to eat heartily.

"Ha! Whew..."

Shanks seemed to have accidentally eaten a chili pepper and his face turned slightly red from the spiciness. Bai Yu knew that they were not ordinary people, so naturally the chili peppers were not ordinary either, but ghost peppers (small shop version).

Shanks glanced at the untouched bottle of strong liquor he had ordered earlier, took a sip without thinking, and then immediately put the bottle on the table, covered his mouth, and let out two shouts.

Hawkeye chuckled at his friend's reaction, only to choke himself. You know that feeling of choking on spicy food... in a word, awesome!

Bai Yu didn't say anything, but put down his book, propped his head up with his hand, and watched the two middle-aged men with a smile on his face. He found this much more interesting than reading magazines.

Finally, Shanks turned his gaze to the ice-cold beer on the side, picked it up and gulped down a large mouthful. Half a glass of beer went down his throat, and Shanks slumped in the chair like a salted fish, mouth agape, sweating profusely, his lips noticeably swollen.

Hawkeye was the same, but he still maintained his composure. He was choked and his face was a little red. He was leaning on the table with one arm and was sweating profusely, looking like he was questioning the meaning of life.

"Hahaha! You've finally met your match, Hawkeye!"

Whether it was because of the atmosphere of the hot pot or because the two of them had just witnessed each other's awkwardness, Hawkeye, unlike his usual calm demeanor, chuckled and said, "Aren't you the same!"

"Keep it up, boss! This beer is amazing! Give us...two more!"

Bai Yu nodded, watching the two burly men teasing each other and eating hot pot. He couldn't help but think to himself, "That's the charm of hot pot!"

There's nothing fancy about it. Just a soup base made with a simple base, add your favorite ingredients, and enjoy satisfying your stomach and tongue with a single-minded focus. In your spare time, enjoy an ice-cold beer. There's no more liberating way to cook.

There's no dish that can better bring you closer to your friends and create a lively atmosphere.

After a few rounds of drinks, both of them had an incredibly high alcohol tolerance. Including the two glasses they ordered later, they had each drunk five large glasses of beer. Since beer is something that only fills you up and doesn't really make you drunk, neither of them felt drunk at all, but they were clearly more comfortable than if they were drunk.

When only one piece of beef remained, the two of them paused simultaneously, then, with sharp eyes, picked up their chopsticks at the same time...

"Hawkeye! Didn't you say you didn't eat that much?!"

"Didn't you drink a lot of beer too? Aren't you bloated?"

The two struggled and fought so fiercely that they almost drew their knives and started fighting. Of course, that's a joke. In the end, with their terrifying strength, they managed to cut the meat in half, thus avoiding a fight.

"Phew... Awesome! As expected, your cooking is the most satisfying thing to eat!"

"Very delicious food."

Hawkeye even offered a rare critique, and Bai Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "It's our cooking~ I was only responsible for the broth and ingredients; it was you who truly transformed them into an edible delicacy~"

The two men paused, then chuckled. Bai Yu suddenly stood up, returned to the kitchen, and, under their questioning gazes, placed a plate of chilled bayberries in front of them, saying with a smile, "Let's finish this perfectly~ It's time to drink the wine we ordered at the beginning~"

P.S.: The pet is on its way to the battlefield!

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Chapter Twenty: Hawkeye's Meal Expenses (Please add to your favorites!!!!!!!!!)

Shanks and Hawkeye stared at the dozen or so frosty bayberries in the small dish in front of them, looking puzzled. Shanks picked one up and examined it closely before asking, "Boss, what kind of fruit is this? Why is it frozen?"

Bai Yu simply smiled and said softly, "You'll know once you try it~"

Shanks chuckled and said, "The boss's recommendation must have been right! This is... wow! What kind of fruit is this! It's so delicious!"

Before arriving here, Hawkeye wouldn't have believed a single word Shanks said, but now he has no reason not to believe Shanks, or rather, this shop.

Hawkeye ate one, then his eyes lit up and he asked the same question. Bai Yu waved his hand and said, "It's a very common fruit here, called bayberry. Don't eat the pit, just so you know."

Both of them had just finished eating hot pot. Although they were satisfied, they still felt a bit hot and their mouths still had a faint taste of chili. Now, after eating two iced bayberries, they calmed down.

They were like refugees who had just escaped from the desert to an oasis. Their agitated hearts slowly calmed down. Shanks took a breath, picked up the first bottle of wine he had ordered, and took a sip from the spout.

One word: blissful!

This drink wasn't beer; it was much stronger than beer in their world. But the two of them quickly finished off the two jugs of strong liquor while clinking glasses.

As the saying goes, "Baijiu and beer go hand in hand, and you'll be drunk all night." While the two of them might not be able to get drunk all night, they would still feel something. Being a little drunk is much better than being completely drunk.

"Boss, today was a perfect ending! I wonder if you'll get tired of my food if you come a couple more times! Hahaha!"

Bai Yu smiled and said, "If it suits your taste, then is there anything else you'd like to order?"

While Shanks was thinking, Hawkeye said casually, "Give me more of this fruit called bayberry, and a few jugs of this wine too."

Bai Yu nodded and Shanks exclaimed, "Then I'll go with the same thing! Hey? By the way! Boss, you said you made this hot pot base yourself, so does that mean I can buy the base too?"

"Of course~ Would you like one?"

"Take a few more portions~ It's definitely the perfect choice for a party back home!"

When Bai Yu returned to the kitchen and came out again, he gave each person a large box of fresh bayberries, four or five large bags of solidified red oil broth, and wine for both of them.

"This broth should last you a long time. You can also find a chef to find similar spices from your world to make some."

"Okay! Well then, boss, we'll be going now! Here's the money!"

Shanks casually tossed down a large bag of money, which, if nothing unexpected happened, would be measured in kilograms. Bai Yu didn't say anything; he could tell that these people were all exceptionally wealthy.

Hawkeye didn't drop that much money. Instead, he put down a small bag of cash and took out a strangely shaped fruit. This fruit was much more attractive to Bai Yu than money.

Shanks just smiled when he saw the fruit and said to Hawkeye, "You're really generous~ Hmm? I'm suddenly curious if the boss can make this taste good."

A hint of mockery flashed in Hawkeye's eyes, but he said nothing. After putting on his hat, he nodded and turned to leave. Shanks quickly followed, leaving only the words "I'll be back" before catching up with Hawkeye.

After the two left, Bai Yu weighed the two bags of money in his hand. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be another huge expense. He suddenly became very curious to see just how rich these worlds, which used gems, gold, silver, and metals as currency, really were.

After putting the money away, Bai Yu picked up the fruit, looked at it, and then smelled it. He frowned; this thing had no smell at all, which was quite amazing.

How much is this worth?

"Priceless, a specialty of the One Piece world: Devil Fruits, which are divided into Zoan, Paramecia, and Logia types. Eating one will grant different powers, but one will be afraid of seawater and the taste will be extremely unpleasant."

Bai Yu's lips twitched. He now understood why Shanks had asked if they could make the food taste good. If the shop rated it as extremely bad, then it was definitely beyond saving.

After careful consideration, Bai Yu placed the Devil Fruit under the counter. He didn't need to sacrifice so much fun for so-called power, especially since he didn't need power in this world.

Do I have a match tomorrow?

"No, what are you going to do?"

"There's a place I want to visit, and I can go by myself."

"Okay~"

In a lounge, a burly man spoke to a cunning-looking man beside him, then stood up, cracked his neck, and walked out.

As things came to a close, a sliver of light began to rise on the horizon. Bai Yu closed his book and walked to the shop entrance. The morning breeze was slightly damp and carried a natural fragrance, which invigorated Bai Yu, who was already not tired.

But as soon as I woke up, I remembered those troublesome guys from the night before and my head started to ache. I really didn't expect them to come as a group; it was just too outrageous.

"You seem to have a headache?"

"Hmm~ A few acquaintances are coming over tonight, it's going to get noisy in the shop again~ What a hassle~"

Lucifer stood beside Bai Yu, watching the slowly rising sun with him, and felt a rare sense of peace settle in her heart. She had been out of hell for some time, but this was the first time she had ever seen the morning sun like this, and it felt quite nice...

Suddenly, Bai Yu turned around and looked Lucifer up and down. Lucifer noticed Bai Yu's gaze, took a small step back, and said with a hint of panic in her eyes, "What are you looking at?"

Upon hearing Lucifer's words, Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "You slept in this last night?"

Lucifer looked at his neat suit and nodded blankly. Was there something wrong with this? Just as he was about to speak, Bai Yu hung up the "Closed" sign and turned to go into the store.

Lucifer was a little confused by this and asked in confusion, "What are you trying to do? Isn't it time to rest yet?"

Bai Yu rolled her eyes and said, "Of course, it's to make breakfast~ and then leave early~"

"Set off? Where are you going?"

"Let's go buy you some clothes~ It's not like it's a formal occasion for you to wear a suit~ And I'm really impressed by you wearing a suit to sleep~ Let's also buy some pajamas while we're at it."

Lucifer was taken aback, then said with a blank expression, "That's it?"

"What else? I'm really impressed with you! Are you really the Queen of Hell? Go back and wash up! Come down for dinner in a bit, you hear me?"

Lucifer watched as Bai Yu acted as if it were perfectly normal. She simply puffed out her cheeks, said "oh," and ran back upstairs. Even she herself couldn't believe she could do that set of actions; it was too absurd.

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Chapter Twenty-One: Cerberus Has Arrived! (Please add this to your favorites!!!!!!!!!)

"white...."

"Just pack this up for me too~ Okay, next stop~"

"No... Bai Yu...it's not..."

On the street, Lucifer watched as Bai Yu basically went to one store and bought whatever caught his eye without giving Lucifer any chance to object. He was just dragged around to different places like that.

"Lucifer, you don't need my help anymore, right?"

"Ok?"

Lucifer looked at Bai Yu with a puzzled expression. This was the first time Bai Yu had let her make her own decisions since they came out, and she was actually a little unaccustomed to it. However, she had obviously forgotten that she was the Queen of Hell.

Bai Yu rolled her eyes, tapped Lucifer's head, and said, "Do you even need my help with your underwear?"

"No...no...no need!"

After saying that, Lucifer shoved the pile of things in his hand into Bai Yu's hands and walked in angrily. However, if you looked closely, you could see that Lucifer's ears were already bright red.

"Pfft~"

"Stop laughing! What's so funny?! Stop laughing!"

"So cute, Lucifer!"

"Shut up!"

On the way back, Bai Yu accidentally saw a shopping receipt, and then some small animals and stuff, which were surprisingly innocent~ As a result, Lucifer called out to her all the way with various complaints.

They argued and bickered all the way, and Lucifer had no idea what was wrong with him, how he had become like this, or if he was under some kind of curse that could actually change the Queen of Hell—what a terrifying curse indeed!

"Huh? This puppy is...."

Lucifer saw Bai Yu suddenly stop and gently patted her on the back. She had been chasing Bai Yu all the way but hadn't been able to catch up. She was starting to wonder who the human was.

Lucifer glanced at Bai Yu's expression, then followed her gaze and saw an adorable white puppy. The puppy was squatting at the door, its tongue lolling out, occasionally turning its head as if waiting for something.

Upon hearing Bai Yu's voice, the puppy turned its head. Just as it was about to turn back, it saw Lucifer suddenly running over and patting the man. It froze instantly, then bared its teeth and pounced on Bai Yu.

Lucifer's pupils contracted as he shouted, "Cerberus! Stop!!"

Cerberus, who had been pouncing in mid-air, froze for a moment and then plummeted straight down. This proves that Don't lacks superhuman strength no matter where he is; the power of science is effective even against the supernatural!

Bai Yu tilted his head, looking at Lucifer who was sweating profusely and panting heavily, and said, "You recognize this dog? And you seem very nervous? This kind of small dog should..."

Lucifer let out a long sigh of relief and said, "Of course I recognize my own watchdog!"

"My own... hellhound?"

Lucifer nodded. Cerberus only looks like this when it comes to the human world. You should know that in its original form, it wouldn't be surprising if it bit the god of death.

Cerberus scrambled to his feet, shook his head, and then pounced on Lucifer, throwing himself into his arms and licking his face. He spoke in a human voice, shouting, "Lucifer, Lucifer, Lucifer! It really is Lucifer! I've finally found you!"

Lucifer put Cerberus down, then crossed his arms and said with a serious expression, "Why did you attack just now, and with a bite no less?"

Cerberus lowered his head and whispered, "Hmm... because Lucifer just hit this man! He must be an enemy!"

Lucifer sighed, then avoided eye contact before whispering, "No...it's my master...and also my research subject..."

"Woof woof woof woof woof?!"

Cerberus was so frightened that she blurted out her native tongue. This really terrified the dog; her boss was actually this man's subordinate, which meant he was also her master?!

Cerberus immediately sat down on the ground, pawed forward, and cried out, "Master, Master, Master! I'm so sorry! Please forgive me!"

Bai Yu tilted his head, then walked over and picked up Cerberus. Cerberus, both human and dog, was terrified and froze on the spot, completely motionless. Bai Yu nodded, patted Cerberus's head, and whispered, "It's really quite cute looking at it like this~"

"Woof?!"