Chapter 12: Looks Expensive

  Transtor: Krukist

  “Wait a moment.”

  Just as the marquis and his wife were about to leave, Lin Yu suddenly spoke up, stopping them iracks. Nan Zhan turned around, his expression puzzled. “Young Master Lin, is there something else? I have ent matters to attend to…”

  Lin Yu smiled, his eyes brimming with fidence. He tilted his head slightly and decred proudly, “To be ho with you, Marquis, and I dare not hide it, I am actually a mediocre physi!”

  “Cough, cough, cough…” Ling’er choked on her owh, coughing violently. Although she knew her brother wasn’t particurly talented in medie, this was the first time she had heard him admit it so openly—and with such pride, no less!

  Brother, are you proud of being a mediocre physi?

  Not only was Ling’er fused, but Nan Zhan and Qin Caiyun were also taken aback. They exged gnces, silently agreeing: This kid might be a bit slow, this is kind of scary.

  Lin Yu quickly realized his mistake and waved his hands to expin. “What I mean is, being a physi is just my cover. My true identity… is actually a chef.”

  At this point, Lin Yu fshed a bright, fident smile, revealing two rows of white teeth. “Now you know why I stopped yht? I make anything you want to eat…”

  Lin Yu’s thoughts were simple. Sihe marquis and his wife were here looking for a chef, they must be food enthusiasts. And for foodies, the greatest temptation is, of course, food.

  Although he wasn’t a master chef in his previous life, he had watched plenty of cooking shows. In this world, where ary teiques were monotonous, dominating with his cooking skills would be a breeze. Especially sihe Southwestern Marquis and his wife seemed so curious about his abilities…

  Lin Yu’s smile widened. Who would have thought his rise to fame would start with a simple chi stew with mushrooms? But at the same time, he couldn’t help but wonder:

  Is my chi stew really that good? Good enough to attract the marquis and his wife? And who was that girl from this afternoon? Could she really be the legendary young master of the marquis’s household? Lin Yu’s mind was flooded with questions.

  Hearing Lin Yu’s words, Nan Zhan’s eyes narrowed. He said sternly, “Lin Yu, you should uand that if you’re lying to me, the sequences will be severe…”

  He quickly deduced that since Lin Yu had emphasized his identity as a “chef,” he must be the mysterious cook Qing Luan had mentiohe one who had “fed the young dy until she was full.” But looking at Lin Yu’s youthful fad sidering his reputation, Nan Zhan still found it hard to believe.

  Qin Caiyun, however, was growing impatient. Her eyes reddened as she thought of her beloved daughter’s years of suffering, uo eat even a grain of rice. She tugged at Nan Zhan’s sleeve and scolded, “You brute, what are you saying?”

  She took a deep breath and forced a gentle smile. “If Young Master Lin is indeed a chef, then you must be the person we’re looking for… However, we’re not looking for an ordinary chef. Could you demonstrate your skills?”

  Demonstrate his skills?

  Lin Yu wao, but looking around, he realized there was almost no food left in the house, and he was short on money. He couldn’t possibly serve wild vegetables to the marquis and his wife, could he? Lin Yu’s expression turroubled.

  Qin Caiyun seemed to misinterpret his hesitation. She called out, “Fenghuang.”

  A graceful woman suddenly appeared outside the courtyard, dressed in an exquisite Are Martialist robe. Lin Yu immediately noticed the three moons and seven stars embroidered on her clothing—just like Qing Luan, she was a Third-Grade Seven-Star Are Martialist.

  Ling’er, standing nearby, looked at the woman with admiration. An Are Martialist of this level could easily be her mentor at Heavenly Cloud Academy. Yet, in the Southwestern Marquis Manor, she seemed to be just a high-ranking servant?

  “Fete Spirit Stones and prepare some ingredients,” Qin Caiyun instructed. She then poio the 500 Spirit Stones oable and smiled. “If Young Master Lin satisfy us, these Spirit Stones will be yours.”

  Lin Yu had only wanted some ingredients, but now, seeing the Spirit Stones oable, his breathing quied. His mind raced, but he maintained a calm exterior. “Madam, this is only the price for the chi stew with mushrooms from this afternoon.”

  Qin Caiyun raised an eyebrow, amused. Lin Yu’s iion was clear—he wao iate further. It was iing to see him trembling with excitemerying to maintain a posed demeanor.

  This young man is more plex than he appears to be. Qin Caiyun g Nan Zhan, who immediately uood. He smiled and said, “If you create dishes that satisfy us, we certainly won’t shortge you.”

  With his goal achieved, Lin Yu smiled broadly. “Sihe Marquis and Madam have spoken so generously, I won’t hold back. Ohe ingredients arrive, I promise you won’t be disappointed.”

  Before long, Fenghuaurned with the ingredients. Lin Yu’s eyes widened as he took in the array of delicacies—mountain treasures, seafood, and fresh seasonal vegetables, still glistening with water as if freshly picked.

  Is this how the wealthy live?

  The Red Jade Chi alone was worth dozens of Spirit Stones. An ordinary family of three might not spend that mu food in a month. And the Red Jade Chi wasn’t even the most luxurious item. Lin Yu also spotted a shellfish resembling an oyster, but its shell was a gem-like purple-red, exuding an air of extravaganbsp;

  This was the on theme among these ingredients—they all looked incredibly expensive.

  Lin Yu g the ingredients. Many were unfamiliar to him, but with his ary knowledge from his past life, he felt fident he could impress the marquis and his wife. He poio the Red Jade Chi and the purple-red shellfish. “These two will do.”

  “Also, prepare some flour and oil… I’m going to fry this.” Lin Yu requested a few more seasonings, and Fenghuang quickly arranged everything. Just as Lin Yu was about to start cooking, a figure suddenly appeared at the courtyard entranbsp;

  “I’d like to see for myself who this master chef is, capable of making Ziya…”

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