Chapter 546: Chapter 546
"The taste is all wrong, could it be that only that world had it?"
After giving the remaining food to the homeless, Qin Zhao stood near a restaurant, lost in thought.
She had roasted a rabbit at the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, and eating the rabbit had reminded her of some dishes she had eaten before.
Although most of the food in the Mortal World paled in comparison to the Culinary World, some dishes had left a deep impression on her.
She left the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, and an important task was to find a chef.
Someone who could recreate the flavors in her memory.
Qin Zhao left the city and headed to another city.
Unbeknownst to her, a person carrying a child had followed her all the way.
Qin Zhao asked passersby about famous restaurants in the city, and one passerby recommended a place located deep in an alley, not easy to find.
"Lord Heavenly Master, this restaurant not only has good food, but their wine is also exceptional. It is said that they use Spirit Plants for brewing, so the wine contains a lot of Spiritual Power. Many disciples from Major Sects come here to buy it."
"Really? I must try it then."
Qin Zhao tossed a Spirit Stone to the man leading the way, who happily accepted it.
The hidden restaurant in the alley was called You Ran Inn.
The storefront was small, with many wine jars piled up at the entrance.
Inside, there were only a few scattered patrons, making it seem like the business wasn’t doing well.
"Could that guy have tricked me?"
Qin Zhao entered, ordered grilled meat and the restaurant’s Spiritual Wine.
The owner first brought her the wine.
She took a sip and genuinely found it good.
She hadn’t thought much of it until the owner served the grilled meat.
Qin Zhao took a bite and was instantly stunned.
This flavor was so familiar.
It seemed like someone she knew had made grilled meat with the same flavor.
In the preparation of grilled meat, marination is key. This owner’s marinade differed from others, which also changed the taste and texture of the meat when grilled.
"Owner, your grilled meat is different from others. Did you come up with this secret recipe yourself?"
Hearing Qin Zhao’s inquiry, the owner smiled, "It was taught to me by a friend."
The owner also poured himself a cup of wine and leaned casually against the counter, sipping his drink.
His gaze fell on Qin Zhao, suddenly filled with surprise.
"Miss, your health isn’t good, right? Not only is your health poor, but your soul is also incomplete."
And her soul’s aura felt somewhat familiar to him.
The owner held his wine glass but didn’t continue drinking, instead falling into deep thought.
"May I ask, what is your friend’s name?"
"His name is Chu Yan."
Qin Zhao carefully thought about the name but couldn’t recall any memories associated with it.
"Where is he? Could you introduce me to him?"
"Miss, you wouldn’t also want to learn this grilling marination method, would you? It would be stealing my business!"
"No, I just felt that the taste of this grilled meat is very similar to one I’ve eaten before. I want to try his other dishes to see if they are just as delicious."
Qin Zhao took a sip of the wine, her eyes slightly vacant as she stared at the dishes on the table.
She didn’t know why, after leaving the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, she had been so persistent in finding a restaurant with familiar flavors.
She knew that this world was different from the previous one, and it was almost impossible to find it.
Unless she returned to that Mortal World.
Deep inside, a voice told her that this flavor was very important.
No matter what, she had to find the reason.
Even if it meant returning to that Mortal World to find that particular flavor.
The owner glanced at Qin Zhao, then his eyes moved back to the alley outside.
In the narrow alley, there wasn’t a single person, but the boss looked around for a long time.
He retracted his gaze and smiled meaningfully, asking Qin Zhao, "May I know the young lady’s name?"
"My name is Chen Wu. How about this, you help me gather some Spirit Plants for brewing, and I will take you to meet him. There are many powerful Demon Beasts where this Spirit Plant grows. I was injured recently and it’s inconvenient for me to pick them."
"Alright, I’ll go after I finish eating."
Qin Zhao hastened her eating pace.
Once she finished, Chen Wu gave her the address and told her to be careful.
"Was she the condition of the bargain you made with the Netherworld Emperor back then?"
As Qin Zhao walked out of the alley, Chen Wu spoke to the air.
A cold and noble figure slowly appeared, his indifferent gaze swept over the empty plate Qin Zhao had eaten from.
Chu Yan shifted his gaze to the owner, "Chen Wu, Cheng Wu. A War God of the Immortal Realm, not settling accounts with the Immortal Emperor but hiding here selling barbecue?"
Chen Wu shrugged casually, "Well, it’s because I can’t beat him. If I could, the Immortal Emperor would be replaced."
Chen Wu’s mouth twitched, "Stop spouting off here, if you’re so capable, you take action."
"I have no quarrel with the Immortal Emperor, why should I bother him?"
Chen Wu thought of the departed Qin Zhao and smirked.
"That’s not necessarily true."
Chu Yan gave him a cold stare.
He retained his nonchalant demeanor, "Seeing that you released me, I can tell you something. Your wife’s soul isn’t whole; the remaining part seems to be in the Immortal Emperor’s possession."
"You think I’ll believe such instigative words?"
"Believe it or not, that’s up to you. I’ve fought with the Immortal Emperor many times, and once I severely injured him. He pulled out an object to save his life and escape, I sensed that kind of aura on it."
Chu Yan sneered, "Qin Zhao has never ascended, how could she possibly have any connection to the Immortal Emperor? You think I’m a fool?"
"Since you don’t believe it, then find a way to confirm it yourself. However," Chen Wu smiled maliciously, "why doesn’t your wife recognize you? Haven’t you been chasing her for thousands of years without success?"
Chu Yan’s face darkened instantly, and he turned to leave.
Outside, it wasn’t long before Qin Zhao walked out of the alley.
A dusty little ball rolled to her feet.
"Little rascal, you dare to steal? I’ll kill you!"
A ragged child, his face also dusty, clutched a snow-white bun in his hand.
"I... I’m so hungry, I’m sorry."
The shopkeeper chased after him and snatched the bun from his hand.
His bamboo stick hit the little ball.
"I’ll teach you to steal! If you steal again, I’ll kill you!"
The child curled up, neither crying nor making noise, just tightly clutching the hem of his clothes, staring at Qin Zhao with hopeful eyes.
Despite his dirty little face, those Phoenix Eyes were beautiful, rimmed with red and moist, evoking pity.
Seeing the child, Qin Zhao’s mind also conjured a pair of Phoenix Eyes.
They were very cold Phoenix Eyes.
There was a bright red teardrop-shaped mole at the corner of his eye.
Cold and noble, yet sometimes carrying a hint of Evil Energy.
Qin Zhao instinctively stretched out her hand, and the shopkeeper’s swinging bamboo stick struck her on the back of her hand.
A red mark appeared on her fair skin.