Chapter 8

Above the eight department heads, there are four food detectives, mainly responsible for leading teams to capture rare beasts. There are two regenerators and two nutritionists. And the strongest of all is the president—Xiwind.

At this moment, everyone except Wuyong, Aude, and Roger was injured.

Clearly, the strength of this hunting target had already mobilized the entire association's nest.

"This operation has been tough on everyone, fortunately, there were no casualties in battle."

"President Xiwind, please start the feast... the patients can't hold on any longer." Although everyone was scratched, they still had the mood to joke around.

Xiwind, unconcerned, smiled and said, "Then I won't waste words. This time, to reward you all, I specially asked Soul of Soup to prepare his signature dish."

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they said excitedly, "The Lingxi Five Poultry Soup?"

"I've heard of it, but it's hard to come by."

"I was fortunate enough to taste it once; the flavor is truly rare in this world."

"Ha ha, our association has traversed many dangerous places in the human world, enjoying countless rare and exotic ingredients, yet we all look so poor."

"Hey, after all, the soul of cooking is the chef; having ingredients alone is not enough."

Security Department Head Wuyong said, "Hehe, President Xiwind and Master Soul of Soup have known each other for many years; I bet you've had it many times."

Xiwind said proudly, "That's right. The ingredients for Lingxi Five Poultry Soup are extremely rare. Without me, how could he gather them? Since I put in the effort, how could I be left out of the soup?"

"Here it comes, here it comes!"

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, a huge clay pot was pushed in.

Beneath the clay pot, a mild flame from alcohol paste kept it warm even under the century-old ice pillar.

Gurgling~

With the intense aroma, the sound of rumbling stomachs rose one after another.

Looking at the soup served, everyone's mouths watered.

Especially those with severe injuries, their eyes were already glowing green.

Xiwind took a deep breath, "Just the aroma has stirred my food cells. If I don't have a good drink today, my body might rebel!"

Unable to contain themselves any longer, some ate elegantly, while others chewed with large bites.

The Emperor Penguins from the Ice Hell, the Red-crowned Cranes from the Xing'an Wetlands, the Hornbills from the humid rainforest, the Needle-tailed Swifts from the Sun Mountain, and the Angry Fish Eagles from the Surging Sea...

The meat of these five supreme rare birds, paired with fresh vegetables and mushrooms, had a flavor as explosive as a bomb!

Not only was the taste unparalleled, but the nutrients were also fully utilized.

After finishing a bowl, white steam rose from the injured, and large sweat drops carried dirty blood out.

Pierced bodies gradually healed, and the numbness in broken limbs began to subside.

Food cells are extremely sensitive to dishes. As long as the host tastes top-notch delicacies, they become abnormally active.

Combined with the nutrients and therapeutic effects of the ingredients, food cells split and proliferate at a visible speed.

Healing injuries is common, and regenerating limbs is also normal.

Most importantly, it can enhance cell strength and increase the host's combat ability.

For food cells, deliciousness... far surpasses nutrition!

"Awesome!"

"This bowl of soup surpasses a month of hard training!"

"Give me another bowl!"

"My injuries are almost fully healed."

Wuyong wiped his mouth and gave Xiwind a thumbs up, "Soul of Soup truly lives up to the title of a national treasure, truly a marvel!"

Xiwind watched everyone's reactions with satisfaction and then began to taste.

Having drunk it several times, Xiwind had developed a certain adaptability, and the effects of Lingxi Five Poultry Soup were no longer significant.

Xiwind's eyes widened!

"President, you..."

In the presence of such deliciousness, showing such an expression is normal.

But the president is not an ordinary person. Xiwind knows countless chefs of the same level as Soul of Soup.

The president's strength is built on countless delicious dishes!

For the president to show such an expression of enjoyment is truly rare!

"Phew~"

Xiwind took a long breath and waved his hand, "Soul of Soup's recipe seems to have changed, slightly different from before."

"Different?"

"Yes, the taste has reached another level. Even my food cells were stirred for a moment."

Wuyong said, "I remember the president's food cells have been dormant for a long time."

"Indeed, in my youth, I tasted all the delicious dishes in the world, so that even top-notch dishes today cannot satisfy me. I didn't expect... Soul of Soup's dishes to break through this level."

Wuyong recalled the theft in the kitchen, and it seemed... this matter wasn't so simple.

However, just suspicion wasn't enough for Wuyong to say anything.

In the high-level kitchen, Soul of Soup was still staring at a small jar of soup.

As a chef, he naturally had the right to enjoy the fruits of his labor.

"Master Soup, you haven't left yet?"

Soul of Soup glanced back and said, "Minister Wuyong, what brings you here?"

"Isn't it because of the theft this morning..."

"Forget it, there was nothing valuable. Perhaps some minister drank too much and ate my seasonings at midnight."

Wuyong: ...

"Cough, President Xiwind praised you, saying your skills have broken through to a new level."

Soul of Soup became even more silent.

As a chef's dignity, he couldn't accept this praise.

Soul of Soup said solemnly, "I've been making Lingxi Five Poultry Soup for over ten years, and it has always been the same old flavor. How can there be a breakthrough?"

"My master gave me a final recipe on his deathbed, which we seven disciples divided equally. I inherited Lingxi Five Poultry Soup and earned the name Soul of Soup with about 70% mastery of the soup."

"These years, I have continuously improved my skills and knife work, refining the soup-making time to the second and the seasoning to the milligram... but no matter what, I can't recreate my master's flavor."

Wuyong was silent, listening quietly to Soul of Soup's confessions.

"But today... I tasted it."

"The same level as my master, the authentic, perfect Lingxi Five Poultry Soup!"

Soul of Soup suddenly stood up and said, "Minister Wuyong, please help me!"

"Ah, how can I help?"

"Help me find the person who secretly guided me! If my guess is correct, this person must have a deep connection with my master, perhaps even a fellow disciple!"

"No, definitely a fellow disciple! Seeing an incompetent nephew, they couldn't help but give a hand!"

Wuyong thought for a moment and said, "This... might not be a good idea. This top chef is hiding here and surely doesn't want to be discovered. If Master Soup wants to learn, you need to show sincerity!"

Soul of Soup suddenly realized.

"You're right. I'll leave a note. If the fellow disciple comes again, we can communicate through writing!"

Wuyong said, "As the head of the security department, if someone is really hiding here, I can't ignore it."

Soul of Soup immediately said, "Please keep it confidential, consider it a great favor from Soul of Soup!"

Chefs of Soul of Soup's level are truly national treasures.

The favor they speak of...

Is invaluable!