Chapter 291 The Emperor's Little Cook
This is simply unreasonable!
Although he was a little angry, Lu Changjing thought about it carefully and felt that this would help him hide his identity better, so it was not a bad thing.

However, when he came to the Demon Suppression Bureau in a neutral place to exchange demon suppression points, it caused a sensation again, and Lu Changjing was so angry that he almost took action.

The materials used to exchange for the Monster Suppression Points this time were mainly those from the eight blood beast demon gods in the Ten Thousand Blood Mountains. These were enough to exchange for a large amount of Monster Suppression Points, enough for Lu Changjing to buy several rare treasures.

However, when he exchanged a large amount of demon-suppressing points, he found that many demon-suppressing people who heard the news flocked to him, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the goddess.

"The Phoenix Goddess is here. That must be the Phoenix Goddess. She has exchanged a lot of materials for the Blood Beast Demon God. She must be the Phoenix Goddess."

"Although I can't see the goddess's appearance, from her graceful figure and transcendent temperament, I can guess that she must be extremely beautiful, a beauty that is unparalleled in the world."

"Your Highness the Goddess, I am honored to meet you. I have met your Highness the Goddess."

"Thank you, Goddess, for eradicating the Blood Beast Demon God from the Hundred Thousand Blood Mountains and restoring peace to the Hundred Thousand Blood Mountains."

……

Even the Director of the Demon Suppression Department who was in charge of guarding this place, a low-level god or demon, stepped forward with a red face and asked his name.

This……

Lu Changjing couldn't stand it anymore, so he turned around and left without paying any attention to these noisy admirers.

Seeing Lu Changjing leave directly, this group of admirers were not angry, but became even noisier.

"As expected of the Phoenix Goddess, she is so cool and aloof. I like girls like this."

"Don't talk nonsense, be careful that the goddess will kill you, so keep your voice down."

"The Phoenix Goddess is a ninth-level god or devil, and there is a certain possibility that she is a top-level god or devil. How can we get close to her? We should just practice honestly. When we can practice to a high-level god or devil, maybe we will have a chance to pursue Her Highness the Goddess."

……

The crowd then dispersed and the farce ended.

Lu Changjing speechlessly picked another Demon Suppression Bureau, wanting to see if he could exchange it for some rare treasures. Unfortunately, he didn't encounter any rare treasures. Two treasures did appear a few months ago, but they were exchanged immediately.

After some consideration, Lu Changjing decided to find an opportunity to extract the soul and control the director of the Demon Suppression Bureau, so that he could help him keep an eye out for such a rare treasure.

If you meet one, you can help him exchange it, but it is not easy to find a suitable enslavement object.

When one’s cultivation reaches Lu Changjing’s level, the requirements for soul-picking slaves are also relatively high.

Although the Phoenix Goddess was famous throughout China, for Lu Changjing, this was just a small episode.

However, because he used the identity of Sakyamuni, the Demon Suppression Bureau and the three great divine dynasties mistakenly believed that Sakyamuni was the Phoenix Goddess, that is, a woman.

Lu Changjing could only remain silent about this. He did not clarify for the time being and continued to confuse everyone with this identity so that he could better hide himself.

While the name of the Phoenix Goddess was being widely circulated throughout the land of China, Lu Changjing was in seclusion in the secret room of the imperial study, enjoying the soft and warm fragrance of Imperial Concubine Rong Xiyao.

If word were to get out about the battle between the Phoenix Goddess and the Imperial Concubine Rong Xiyao, it would surely resound throughout China.

Verbal battles, imported delicacies, searching for grapes, tickling feet... and finally, the all-pervasive baptism that covered every corner of Rong Xiyao.

The power of heaven and earth, the energy of the Nine Suns, the energy of gods and demons... swarmed in and impacted Rong Xiyao's body, improving her cultivation foundation, talent and realm at an astonishing speed.

Having endured such impacts many times before, Rong Xiyao has adapted to it. She is effectively absorbing the energy coming from Lu Changjing and working in harmony to improve every aspect of herself.

Lu Changjing also practiced the secret art of marrow washing through this method of hair removal and marrow washing, improving his skills and getting closer and closer to perfection.

Although there was no sudden enlightenment, I gained more understanding and insights into the secret art of marrow cleansing.

Moreover, this kind of hair removal and marrow cleansing also has a certain effect on improving the Dragon and Phoenix Secret Arts.

After all, in this process, both people need to be involved, and there is a lot of coordination. It is just right to use some techniques of the Dragon and Phoenix Secret Technique, as long as you don't break through the last step.

Of course, just enduring the impact of the marrow cleansing secret technique requires a lot of energy and concentration. If you want to practice the dragon and phoenix secret techniques at the same time, you need to be very proficient.

It just so happened that Rong Xiyao had cooperated with Lu Changjing many times. To be frank, Lu Changjing might understand Rong Xiyao better than she does at this moment.

Every inch of skin, every spiritual vein, every strand of true energy... it's like observing the lines on the palm of your hand, there is almost nothing that you don't understand.

Therefore, while Rong Xiyao was undergoing the marrow cleansing secret technique, she was also practicing the Dragon and Phoenix secret technique. In a trance, accompanied by a roar, her cultivation realm made another breakthrough and stepped into the tenth-order master level.

After the breakthrough in Qi Refining, his Spirit Refining and Body Refining also broke through quickly, all reaching the tenth-order Grandmaster level.

Grandmaster of all subjects!
After several years, with the help of Lu Changjing's hair removal and marrow cleansing, Rong Xiyao finally broke through the shackles and became a grandmaster of all subjects.

No matter how slow she was, Rong Xiyao realized that something was wrong. Was the Emperor, who could help her break through to the level of a grandmaster in all subjects, really just a grandmaster?

However, Lu Changjing did not say anything, and Rong Xiyao was sensible and did not ask any further questions. Since His Majesty did not want to say it now, they should just pretend that they did not know.

There is a high probability that His Majesty the Emperor is already a multi-disciplinary demigod, otherwise how could he be so powerful.

As for gods and demons, Rong Xiyao didn’t dare to think about it now. That level was too high and it was too difficult to break through. How could it be so easy to break through?

The next step was to help Rong Xiyao consolidate and adapt. Before she knew it, several hours had passed. During this period, even the Dragon and Phoenix Secret Technique had been improved to a small level of success.

The contact between the two people was getting bigger and bigger, perhaps only a small space was left that hadn't gotten close.

After seeing off the blushing imperial concubine, Lu Changjing took a bath to wash off the strange fragrance on his body and began to enjoy the food.

Dinner had been prepared long ago, but was not served until Lu Changjing came out. There were dozens of dishes, including all kinds of delicious food.

There were several delicious dishes among them, which Lu Changjing couldn't stop eating.

The first one is the beggar water firebird!
The Water and Fire Bird is a spiritual beast of level 10. Although its combat power is not strong, its speed is amazing, and it is not easy to catch it.

However, its meat is particularly tender, which still attracts many people. Even though it is very expensive, it is still in short supply.

They used an Emei steel spear to cut open the belly of the water and fire bird, cleaned the internal organs but did not pluck the feathers. They then wrapped the water and fire bird in a ball of mud mixed with water and roasted it over a fire.

After roasting for a while, the mud emits a sweet fragrance. When the wet mud is completely dry, peel off the dry mud, and the bird feathers will fall with the mud. The bird meat is white and tender, and the rich fragrance is fragrant. "

It doesn't look difficult, but in fact, the cooking temperature is extremely high. Lu Changjing couldn't stop eating it after eating it once half a month ago, so he asked the imperial kitchen to make more in the future.

The second item is white jade borneol. Its main ingredient is the brain of a level 10 dragon. The ingredient alone is extraordinary and is a good thing that ordinary people rarely see in their lifetime.

First, cut open a fire demon leg and dig 24 round holes in it. Cut the camphor into 24 small balls and put them into the holes respectively. Then stick the fire demon leg with it and steam it. When it is cooked, the delicious taste of the fire demon leg has all entered the camphor, but the fire demon leg is discarded and not eaten.

Needless to say, the taste is so delicious.

The third thing is the dragon nodding.

The main ingredient is also the part of the dragon, which is the dragon meat from the best ribs of the dragon.

Distinct red and white, diverse layers, three or seven parts fat and lean, and a combination of fine fat can achieve a fresh, tender and meaty effect.

The dragon meat for making the Dragon Nodding Head needs to be cut out piece by piece. First, slice the dragon meat with a flat knife, and then cut it into extremely small cubes with a straight knife. The so-called coarse cutting into strips, and fine cutting into cubes the size of pomegranate seeds. Don't chop it with a knife, just cut it into small pieces!
The advantage of this is that the texture of the meat is maintained and the tissue is preserved, maximizing the taste.

Not only that, there is also a science to how to prepare the dragon head and put it into the pot. Since the meat is all cut, it is not very sticky. In order to achieve a texture that melts in the mouth, you cannot add eggs, cornstarch and the like.

In order to make this pile of disunited meat particles into a ball, some real effort is needed. After adding seasonings and broth, the meat particles are thrown from the left hand to the right hand, and from the right hand to the left hand like a ball, and this process is repeated until they no longer fall apart.

After putting the soup into the pot, heat it over gentle low heat for more than two hours. The soup surface should always be in a state of being half-boiled, otherwise if the fire is too high, the soup will become rice-like soup.

What really makes people admire Long Diantou’s skill is the seasoning, which requires adding broth to make it more tasty.

When you look closely at its shape after it’s served, you’ll see that it’s all uneven and bumpy. That’s because the diced fat and lean meat have been deformed to different degrees after being stewed in the soup for a long time.

The fourth item is Longjing shrimp...

After tasting today's delicacies, Lu Changjing specially called the palace maid over and said, "Has a new chef come to the imperial kitchen in the past half month? Some of the dishes are really delicious."

"Your Majesty, there are no new imperial chefs in the imperial kitchen, but there is a beautiful lady who often cooks meals for Your Majesty, and many imperial chefs are amazed by her." The palace maid knelt on the ground and said.

Lu Changjing was surprised: "So, those special delicacies in the past half month were all made by this beautiful lady?"

"Yes." The maid replied quickly.

Lu Changjing was curious: "What's her name?"

"Huang Lingling." The palace maid said hurriedly.

Lu Changjing nodded: "Let her come to see me."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The palace maid replied and slowly retreated. Only after leaving the imperial study did she breathe a sigh of relief and a smile crossed her face.

If nothing unexpected happens, this beautiful lady will most likely rise to the top. The fact that the Emperor has paid special attention to her shows that he is obviously very satisfied with the delicious food she makes.

During this period, he was smart and deliberately tried to please this beautiful lady who was praised by many imperial chefs.

If this person could gain the favor of His Majesty the Emperor, perhaps he could also gain a lot of benefits.

Thinking of this, the palace maid quickened her pace and soon came to the imperial study: "Congratulations, Huang Xiunü, congratulations, Huang Xiunü, His Majesty has summoned you and praised the food you cooked. It is very likely that he will promote Huang Xiunü."

"Ah..." Upon hearing this, an oval-faced girl exclaimed and walked out with sweat on her face: "Juanjuan, is this true? His Majesty really summoned me?"

The maid Juanjuan nodded repeatedly: "Really, really, please pack up quickly, His Majesty is waiting for you in the imperial study."

"Okay, okay, I'll clean it up right away." Huang Lingling hurried to the next room to start cleaning up. She simply rinsed it, sprayed some perfume, and hurried out.

The other imperial chefs who heard the noise also rushed over and helped her clean up.

"Congratulations, Lingling. After spending so much time preparing delicious food, you finally got an audience with His Majesty."

"Being able to cultivate her cooking skills to this level, Lingling is likely to be the best chef in Daning."

"Your hair is a little messy. Let me help you fix it. This is your first time to be summoned by His Majesty. You must maintain your manners and try to impress His Majesty."

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After combing her hair, Huang Lingling followed the palace maid Juanjuan to the imperial study, and was soon summoned by His Majesty the Emperor.

Huang Lingling did not dare to look up. As soon as she entered the imperial study, she knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I greet you. Long live Your Majesty."

"Get up." Lu Changjing said with a smile.

Huang Lingling then dared to stand up and look up at Lu Changjing above.

Just one glance made Huang Lingling's delicate body tremble.

I saw His Majesty the Emperor on the stage, with sword-like eyebrows, stern eyes, an elegant appearance, a prominent position, a thin temperament, a graceful demeanor, and a dignified and godly look.

He has beautiful words and a graceful demeanor, but his appearance is simple and unadorned, without any self-embellishment. People think he has the appearance of a dragon or a phoenix, and is naturally gifted.

Lu Changjing's eyes also fell on Huang Lingling at this moment, and he was quite satisfied with this beauty who was ranked in the top 100.

She was wearing a light pink dress that dragged on the ground. Her slender waist was bound by a cloud-like belt, making it look even thinner than a hand. She had a white jade plum blossom hairpin in her hair, which made her look elegant and dignified.

She lowered her head slightly, being extremely well behaved, and glanced at him secretly a few times, thinking that Lu Changjing didn't notice. However, she didn't know that in front of Lu Changjing's spiritual power, nothing could escape her.

With a slight smile, Lu Changjing came to Huang Lingling and said, "Those beggar water firebirds, white jade dragon brains, and dragon nodding heads... were all made by you?"

"My cooking skills are poor and not worthy of being served in a fine restaurant. If anything is not to your taste, please punish me, Your Majesty." Huang Lingling said hurriedly.

Lu Changjing smiled and helped her up: "If your cooking skills are not up to par, then none of the imperial chefs in this palace will be able to do so."

"Not bad, not bad. Your food is very much to my taste. If there are suitable ingredients in the future, I will need you to help me cook. From now on, you are my concubine."

From a concubine of the tenth rank to a concubine of the seventh rank, she was promoted more than ten levels in one go. Although it cannot be considered a sudden rise to heaven, it can also be regarded as the emperor's great favor.

The reason why Huang Lingling tried to please the Emperor in this way was to gain the favor of Lu Changjing. Upon hearing this, she immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you for your reward, Your Majesty. I will definitely cook delicious food for you and make you satisfied."

Lu Changjing smiled and pulled her up: "In addition, there are some rewards. You need to come to the secret room with me."

"Yeah, okay." When Huang Lingling heard that they were going to the secret room, she didn't know what she was thinking about. She responded with a blushing face and followed Lu Changjing obediently towards the secret room at the back.

Such a good young cook naturally cannot die easily, even if she dies of old age, so Lu Changjing plans to train her well and improve her in all aspects.

(End of this chapter)