The Kitchen Fairy Competition was held on a very lively day. Not only were thousands of people gathered on the streets, but almost every restaurant participated.
Although there were only a few in the beginning, as the small restaurants joined in the Chef Fairy Competition, the rest of the shopkeepers realized the opportunity.
If it can get a good ranking, the restaurant is likely to become famous.
In this era of extreme lack of entertainment, such competitions are almost a carnival for the whole people, and the attention alone has already caused everyone to start cooking dishes.
Qin Bai did not inject true energy for heating, but the temperature inside the bronze cauldron rose by hundreds of degrees, and all kinds of ingredients were churning inside.
And he had other plans. By eating a lot of dishes, he hoped to achieve an earth-shaking change in his cooking powers.
Qin Bai specially chose the time for the competition to start in the evening, so that a large number of residents who had nothing to do would come in the evening, so that the effect of the dishes for all living beings would be optimal.
However, he still underestimated the herd mentality. Even if the spectators were only in their early 1000s, the venue was open after all, so more and more people gathered around.
Geng Yu and others also came to the scene and even went through the back door to get a seat to watch the game.
They looked towards the stage, and most of them were covered by curtains, which made people feel very curious, and they didn't know what was hidden.
Under such circumstances, Chen Jinwen picked up the microphone and officially announced the start of the World's Best Chef Competition in a high-pitched voice.
First, the guests who judge the dishes are introduced. The chefs who have retired from the imperial dining room are responsible for the dishes. Among them, there is even the imperial chef Zhuge Kongfang who is no longer in the palace.
As several judges came on stage one by one, their expressions were a little stunned.
I originally thought it was just a small scene, so I easily agreed, but now it seems that it is far different from what I imagined.
Hundreds of chefs in the audience looked at them with reverence. Being able to enter the imperial dining room was indeed a supreme honor for most cooks, let alone the famous Zhuge Kongfang among them.
Zhuge Kongfang was the last one to take the stage. His tall body was leaning on a cane and he was tired after walking a few steps.
However, he still kept his spirits up. In terms of seniority, most of the people present were his disciples, and some of them could even be called by their names.
Zhuge Kongfang cleared his throat, and Chen Jinwen handed the microphone to his mouth.
"To all the cooks from all over the world, it is an honor for us to be able to participate in such an event. Please try your best to show off your cooking skills."
Cheers erupted from the audience.
After all, it is a large-scale reality show, and it is not difficult to arouse the emotions of viewers.
Qin Bai glanced at Zhuge Kongfang. It was not easy to invite this old man. When he found him, he had been bedridden for many years and might die at any time when his life was approaching.
Fortunately, his soul was still alive, and Qin Bai rescued Zhuge Kongfang by using ingredients that increased longevity.
Zhuge Kongfang's tone slowed down and he continued with a little respect: "As for why it's called the Chef Fairy Competition, I'd like to invite Shopkeeper Qin."
Many chefs and spectators were a little confused. Geng Yu and Zhang Zizhi looked at Ning Caichen. Is it possible that Brother Qin can still cook?
Ning Caichen's eyes twitched, don't ask me, I don't know...
Qin Bai walked to the stove on the stage, and he did not hesitate to pay a lot of points in order to better bring out the effect of the dishes for all beings.
I bought thousands of induction cookers alone, not to mention other kitchen utensils, and the ingredients cost tons to exchange, but I guess I can gain a lot.
He came on stage mainly to explain in detail how to use the induction cooker.
Many chefs didn't react at first, but soon their expressions became serious. Some even took out their brushes and dipped their saliva in them to record on the blank paper.
In the Song Dynasty, chefs were not considered to be on the stage. Such a grand event might only happen once in their lifetime, so the chefs naturally did not want to miss it.
Although they were a little confused about Qin Bai's behavior, could it be that the shopkeeper of Deyun Club really knew how to cook?
But as Qin Bai took out the ingredients to cook the dishes, the crowd started to boil unconsciously.
What he wants to do is the Crystal Phoenix. Only by shocking everyone can he push the popularity of the Chef Fairy Competition to the highest level.
Qin Bai skillfully used a knife to remove the heads and tails of the bean sprouts, and stuffed the seasoned minced meat with a silver needle.
Such tedious steps seemed so pleasing to the eye that the chefs present were stunned for a while.
Even the imperial chefs who were the judges were amazed by Qin Bai's craftsmanship. Moreover, they knew that the other party had the reputation of being a civil servant, so they couldn't help but have incredible thoughts.
Bean sprouts are gradually spliced together. Qin Bai injects true energy into the dishes and gives the ingredients soul. As the phoenix becomes more and more complete, it also gives people a feeling of spreading its wings and soaring.
Then he put the lid of the dinner plate into the boiling water. As the temperature rose, white smoke slowly rose.
The crystal phoenix was quickly formed. It only took Qin Bai ten minutes. The chefs were stunned, and so were the people in the stands.
He finally covered the crystal phoenix and used the residual heat to give the dish its final shape.
"There is no such thing as a food fairy, or in other words, everyone is a food fairy."
The lid was opened, mist drifted out, and everyone heard the sound of phoenix in their ears. In front of everyone's eyes, a crystal phoenix flew out.
As the wings flapped, little bits of spiritual light scattered, like a drizzle.
When the Crystal Phoenix fell into the plate again, everyone's faces looked a little dazed, as if what they saw before was just an illusion.
Several judges belatedly came forward to taste it, each picked up a chopstick and ate it, unable to help but tremble all over.
How delicious it is.
When Zhuge Kongfang saw this, he also tasted it. He had already eaten Qin Bai's dishes once before.
The simple lion head actually stimulated his taste buds that had been dormant for many years, so he naturally did not dare to neglect it.
Zhuge Kongfang took a bite of the bean sprouts with a pious expression. He felt as if he was salivating. The meat and vegetables were blended into one, as if he had created a new ingredient under Qin Bai's hands.
Chen Jinwen struck while the iron was hot and announced: "Shopkeeper Qin will serve as the fifth judge of this competition, and the winner will also be able to receive his guidance."
The chefs cheered, each with a twinkle in their eye.
Such miraculous cooking skills cannot be mastered by ordinary people at all. Could it be a Taoist technique...
The atmosphere in the stands was heated up as a result, and the expressions of several shopkeepers were somewhat complicated, even bitter.
Mr. Cai couldn't help but shook his head. Such a situation was completely out of control. It was foreseeable that these chefs would definitely try their best for the final victory.
Chen Jinwen continued: "There will be an hour of preparation time. If you haven't signed up, please hurry up. The number of places is limited."
Countless people who were waiting and watching rushed forward, and some who only knew a little bit about cooking couldn't hold back.
Originally, Qin Bai only gave two thousand places, but they were all filled within half an hour, so an additional five hundred were temporarily added.
It is definitely unrealistic for 2,500 people to compete on the same stage, so there needs to be an audition session to eliminate most of the people who fish in troubled waters.
Just when Qin Bai was about to officially start the Chef Fairy Competition, he suddenly glanced across the crowd and discovered two frustrated teenagers.
After the two people got closer, the temperature of the bronze tripod suddenly rose a lot.
The older boy's hair is slightly unique, slightly bluish-black. He is tied up with a red scarf and wears matching red and white clothes.
The other one looked to be in his early ten years, with a long and narrow scar on his face. The two squatted on the edge of the crowd and kept counting.
"Master, what should we do?"
"Obviously I'm on my way quickly enough, but it's still too late..."
The two are not much different in age but they are master and apprentice. They originally lived in Shangdu.
A few days ago, they learned about the Chef Fairy Competition from businessmen in the capital. Even if they set off immediately, they were still half a step too late.
At Qin Bai's signal, Yu Guang walked up quickly. He knelt down and looked at the young man and asked, "Can I ask for your name?"
"Liu's Restaurant in Shangdu, Liu Angxing."
Liu Angxing scratched his blue-black hair and said.
Yu Guang smiled and continued: "I am a jobber of Deyun Club, and there is a spot available. If you want, I can sign you up."
He added: "You two, come with me, if you like."
"That's great Shiro..."
Liu Angxing looked happy, and the two of them quickly followed Yu Guang.
Qin Bai in the distance couldn't help but feel interested. To him, it didn't matter if there were more or less participants, the most important thing was the result.
After waiting for a while, night fell.
There were densely packed chefs standing on the huge stage, lights illuminated the sky, and the heat dissipated the cold.
Chen Jinwen took the microphone and officially announced the start of the first round of the competition.
Then the curtains on the stage were opened, a large amount of food was piled up, and various kitchen utensils were neatly placed.
In the center of the stand, several judges had been waiting for a long time.
"The rules of the first round are to select ingredients according to the order of registration, and no waste is allowed, otherwise it will be considered a failure."
As soon as he finished speaking, groups of chefs came forward to select ingredients, and Yunyuelou, as the first few, naturally had the advantage.
Because the stage could only accommodate less than a thousand people at the same time, even the auditions had to go through several times, and Liu Angxing couldn't help but look solemn as the last person standing.
Mountains of ingredients are being consumed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and many of the more precious ones have already been sorted out.
As plates of dishes were brought to the table, Qin Bai, as a judge, naturally ate with great enthusiasm.
A large amount of food energy is gathering towards the small world in the stomach, and this magical power is transforming at a crazy speed.
Without this opportunity, it would have taken at least ten years with Qin Bai's efficiency, but now it has been compressed to a few hours.
The four of them, Zhuge Kongfang and others, only tasted the dishes briefly. Some dishes were even eliminated based on their appearance. A large number of chefs walked off the stage in despair.
Qin Bai took the time to glance in Liu Angxing's direction. He was staring nervously at the ingredients, probably feeling unsure.
He directly took out the Chinese recipe book from the fish bag, then the skin of his arm turned slightly silvery white, and he threw the recipe out with all his strength.
If the two are combined, the effect may be even higher.
After a perfect parabola, the recipe landed accurately on Liu Angxing's head.
Liu Angxing touched his head and subconsciously picked up the recipe. He just rolled his eyes and couldn't stop.
The two of them didn't know who had left the recipe behind. They didn't dare to say anything and quietly slipped out of the crowd, planning to find a place to take a closer look.
As time passed, Qin Bai ate thousands of dishes, and the transformation in the aquarium was almost earth-shaking.
Unfortunately, the dishes were repeated more and more towards the end, and his appetite was also limited, so he didn't even use chopsticks for many dishes.
This naturally makes it easier for the spectators, and many of the dishes are even judged by some of the gourmets.
By the time Liu Angxing came on stage, there were not many ingredients left, and all the chefs looked bitter.
Zhuge Kongfang couldn't help but ask: "Why is this so..."
"unfair?"
Qin Bai said while eating: "Is there really a big difference between the delicious dishes made by using good ingredients or ordinary ingredients?"
Zhuge Kongfang shook his head. Based on his decades of experience as an imperial chef, even if some precious ingredients are only boiled, the taste can be brought out to the extreme.
He was just about to say something when he saw the iron pot in the hand of a young chef in the distance emitting a faint light.
The golden egg fried rice looked so special as soon as it was put on the plate.
After the dishes were put on the table, Zhuge Kongfang glanced at Qin Bai, and then tasted them seriously.
After a day of baptism of various ingredients, he thought that there would be no dishes that would be amazing, but he didn't expect that the simple egg fried rice would be so delicious.
Those spectators who were lucky enough to eat egg fried rice exclaimed in surprise, and for a while many eyes looked at Liu Angxing.
Liu Angxing looked at the judges with an anxious expression. After receiving a positive answer, he couldn't help but smile.
As the first round of the Chef Fairy Competition ended, more than 2,500 people were eliminated, leaving only more than 300 chefs standing out.
The heated discussion has swept the entire capital, and many relatives of the emperor have begun to book seats for the second round.
Qin Bai did not choose to continue being a judge, but returned to the theater.
On the one hand, the small world of the aquarium has transformed into the most critical time. On the other hand, after eating thousands of dishes, there are too many repetitions, and obtaining breath has obviously entered a bottleneck.
In the next few days, Qin Bai did not plan to participate in the Chef Fairy Competition. He sat down cross-legged and focused on the aquarium.
The inside is expanding at an extremely exaggerated speed, and part of the gas sinks to the bottom of the water to form ordinary soil.
Then the soil changes again, either solidifying into rock or turning into mountains.
Some even floated to the surface of the water to form an island, and the aquarium no longer looked as big as it was originally.
It's just that there is a real shortage of animals and plants now, so Qin Bai doesn't care so much, and exchanges a large number of seeds and eggs and throws them into the aquarium.
Through the transformation of his magical power, the dragon fish is breaking away from the shackles of race and heading deeper into the bloodline.
Its body curled up together, and finally turned into a giant egg several meters long.
The information poured into Qin Bai's mind, and he estimated that it would take more than half a year to hatch, which was the best opportunity to refine it into a native Gu insect.
The commotion was so loud that the old monk was naturally washed to the island by the waves.
The old monk now looks to be in his early forties, and his appearance is very familiar to Qin Bai.
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