The clothes fit perfectly, as if they were tailor-made for him, and the fabric was very soft and comfortable to wear.
"Nian Bing, are you alright?" Xue Jing's voice pierced through, and the footsteps reminded her that a red figure appeared at the door of the room. When Xue Jing saw Nian Bing who had changed her clothes, her eyes couldn't help but glow pink. , "It's so handsome, let me just say, this outfit must look good on you, blonde hair, silver clothes, it's great."
Nian Bing smiled bitterly: "Jing'er, although this dress is good, it doesn't seem like a chef should wear it, so you let me wear it to the competition?"
Xue Jing giggled and said, "Is there anything wrong? I think it's very good! Let's go, let's go out and wait for someone. Dad has already gone to the hall. I will give you this suit."
The two returned to the hall of Qingfengzhai, everything was almost arranged, Ming Yuan and Xueji saw Nian Bing coming out, and immediately greeted him. Xueji's eyes lit up, and said: "Nian Bing, if I were thirty or forty years younger, I'm afraid I'd be jealous of you, you're such a talented person!"
Nian Bing smiled bitterly: "Uncle, don't make fun of me. I am a chef. Dressed like this, it seems that I am not suitable for cooking."
Xueji laughed and said: "It's okay, it's okay, I think this is very good. This time, I have to make Jin Hao from Dachengxuan completely admit defeat. Hey, Lord Marquis is here."
Everyone cast their eyes on the door, and saw two people walking in from the door. The strangers that Nian Bing had discovered before bowed to them at the same time. It was Luo Rou's father, Earl Luo Hao, who was in charge of the finances of Ice Snow City. He deliberately lagged behind the person on the right by half a step, with a faint smile on his fat face. The person on the right is tall and handsome, and looks like he is in his forties. Although he is only wearing ordinary Chinese clothes, the majesty exuding invisible shows his extraordinary identity.
Xueji and Ming Yuan hurried up to greet him, "Lord Marquis' visit to Qingfengzhai really makes the walls of my shed brighter!"
The Marquis smiled slightly, and said, "Brother Xue, we are all acquaintances, so you don't have to be polite. I have been waiting for this competition for a long time! It seems that Chef Ming has something new."
Xueji smiled mysteriously, and said: "Master Marquis also knows that I never fight a battle that I am not sure of. Since I dare to challenge, I am naturally somewhat sure. Let me introduce you to a young talent. Nian Bing, come, this The first one is our Ice and Snow City's Lord Lord, Marquis Noah. Although the Marquis is a military commander, he is also a gourmet. Today, he will be the chief judge."
Nian Bing took a few steps forward, bowed slightly, and saluted Noah: "Civilian Nian Bing, I have seen Lord Marquis."
Noah looked at Nian Bing, who was handsome and unrestrained, and couldn't help showing a hint of surprise in his eyes, "Brother Xue! Which family is this son from, such a handsome young man."
Xueji smiled and said: "Master Marquis, please forgive me for keeping me a secret, you will know later, please take a seat inside."
Although the Marquis had some doubts in his heart, Xueji's identity was not just that of a restaurant owner. He would never offend anyone who offended Xueji. To be precise, apart from the imperial family, there are probably very few people who can provoke it. Under the leadership of Xueji, Marquis Noah and Earl Luohao sat at the main seats behind the long table, Xueji sat beside him, and said to Luohao: "Lord Earl, why didn't Rou'er come with you today? "
Luo Hao smiled and said: "I can't control that girl, but she will never let go of a provincial capital like today. When I came out, she said she was going to change clothes, and she should be there in a while."
At this moment, two more people walked in from the outside. These two people became more familiar with Nian Bing, and they turned out to be Long Zhi and his daughter. Nian Bing hurriedly greeted him, "President, are you here too?"
Long Zhi smiled and said: "Aside from magic, I only have this hobby of eating. I am a frequent visitor of Qingfengzhai. Today's competition, even if I don't give Brother Xue any face, I will also cheer for you! I also want to taste Let’s see, what kind of delicious meals can a super chef, who is admired by Brother Xue and Ming Yuan, cook. I just got the news when you came out, so I’m a little slower than you.”
Long Ling was still wearing a light blue magic robe, looking at Nian Bing's attire, a trace of sadness flashed in her beautiful eyes. Nian Bing felt a pain in his heart, and almost couldn't help himself to ask, but he still held back, his mother's desperate eyes echoed in his mind, in order to become stronger, he must not dabble in the relationship between men and women easily .
Xueji came out again, met Long Zhi, and said: "It's just in time, the Marquis and Earl have just arrived, let's go, Judge Long, you should take your seat too."
Only then did Nian Bing know that Long Zhi was also one of the judges. Indeed, as the president of the Magicians Union, he is definitely qualified to be a judge. Inviting such three big-name judges, Xueji can be said to be desperate, pinning all his hopes on himself, it seems that he must win today's competition, and it can be regarded as a reward for Xueji's proud sword Bar.
Xue Jing stepped forward and pulled Long Ling to the side to whisper, Nian Bing didn't know what to do now, but Ming Yuan walked beside him and whispered: "Nian Bing, what are you going to cook later? "
Nian Bing said: "Master Ming, are there any rules and requirements for this kind of competition? This is my first time participating."
Ming Yuan said: "The request is very simple. It is enough for both parties to cook three dishes that they are most proud of within half an hour, and then the judges will decide the winner. There is a lot of power behind Dachengxuan. They His boss, Jin Hao, is the brother-in-law of His Majesty the King of the Ice Moon Empire, and his younger sister is His Majesty's favorite concubine. With this relationship, unless the taste of the dishes is very different, the final result is still a tie, you understand. What do I mean?"
Nian Bing smiled and said: "I understand, it is to balance the relationship between Dachengxuan and Qingfengzhai, Lord Marquis will not let the game decide the winner easily, but don't worry, I will convince them to lose. Three courses, I think, I already know what to do."
Ming Yuan smiled and said: "As long as you are sure, let me give you the main dish today." The so-called main dish is actually a helper, responsible for low-level work such as side dishes.
Nian Bing was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "How can this be done? How can I let you be my subordinate? Actually, I believe that with your strength, you will definitely be able to win."
Ming Yuan shook his head and said: "Although I am a very face-saving person, I still have self-knowledge. The draw last time was already very reluctant. The head chef of Dachengxuan is Liao Feng, known as the golden chef. The dishes he cooks are extremely gorgeous. He is one of the most potential chefs I have ever seen. After several years of training, his level must be higher than mine. If it wasn’t like this, why would the proprietor keep refusing to fight? This time, I’m going to kill you, and I also want to see more of the superb skills passed down by the senior ghost chefs.”
Nian Bing wanted to say something, but was stopped by Ming Yuan. He smiled and said: "There is no need to refuse, it is my honor to be the heir of the ghost chef. Our opponent is here."
Following Ming Yuan's gaze, I saw a group of people coming in from the corridor outside. The two people at the front, the one on the left, were tall and tall, wearing a golden robe and looked extraordinarily luxurious. They were about fifty years old, with eyes It is not big, but it is shining with a faint light. Walking side by side with him is a young man wearing a snow-white chef's uniform and a high hat on his head. He looks about the same age as Shi Jiu. Although his appearance is not as good as Nian Bing, Can be considered handsome. It's a pity that there is a bit of arrogance on his handsome face, which makes people feel that he cannot be ignored. Behind them, followed the two shopkeepers of Dachengxuan, and three chefs in chef uniforms. These people were obviously helping the chef.
Without Ming Yuan's introduction, Nian Bing could guess that the man in the golden robe is Jin Hao, the boss of Dachengxuan, and beside him is Liao Feng, the head chef of Dachengxuan.
Jin Hao brought all his subordinates to the judges' table and saluted respectfully, "Jin Hao brought the chef of Dachengxuan and met the Marquis and the Earl." some.
Both Marquis Noah and Earl Luohao stood up, and Noah smiled and said, "Brother Jin, you're welcome, come and sit down. Today, let's enjoy a good fight between dragons and tigers."
After Jin Hao promised, he also walked into the judges' seat. Liao Feng, who was beside him, turned around to look at Ming Yuan, with a provocative light in his eyes, "A fight between dragons and tigers? I don't think so."
Jin Hao reprimanded: "Liao Feng, don't be rude, let's get ready." Liao Feng agreed, and after saluting to everyone in the judges' table, he walked towards his own kitchen table.
Jin Hao turned his eyes to Xueji, and said with a smile: "Brother Xue, is Master Ming finally okay today? We have delayed this competition for more than a year. It seems that you are somewhat sure?"
Xueji smiled slightly, and said: "Brother Jin is polite, Master Ming's health has indeed improved a lot, but there is still a slight hesitation, I am afraid that his performance will be worse."
Jin Hao laughed, and said: "It's okay, it's okay, since Master Ming is sick, even if he loses, it's justifiable. We mainly focus on exchanging ideas." Although he said beautifully, who You can hear the sarcasm in his words.
Xueji smiled indifferently, and said, "Losing? Brother Jin must teach me how to write this word. I am a martial artist in the world, and my literary skills are indeed much worse."
Jin Hao snorted coldly, and said, "Okay, then today I will teach you how to type and write. However, brother Xue, should we win a bit of the prize in such a competition? It will also save the two masters a waste of time." Xueji said confidently: "Then brother Jin, what do you want to bet on?"
Jin Hao glanced at Liao Feng, who was making preparations, and said: "I'm not talented, I got a treasure not long ago, and I want to use it to bet on Brother Xue's Qingfengzhai. Our Dacheng Pavilion is more than gorgeous, but not elegant enough. It is a beautiful thing for the two restaurants to be merged together, Brother Xue, don’t you think so?”
Hearing that Jin Hao was going to bet on Qingfengzhai, Long Zhi, Noah and Luo Hao couldn't help being surprised during the banquet. Qingfengzhai can be said to be Xueji's lifeblood. If Xueji loses, it means that he can't play here Ice and Snow City will continue to stay. Such a bet is indeed big enough. Just when they all thought that Xueji would not agree, Xueji said, "That's good! But it depends on what brother Jin uses to gamble. This Qingfengzhai has spent half my life's effort, and there is no equivalent." Things, I don’t know how to gamble, in my eyes, even Brother Jin’s Dachengxuan is not qualified enough.”
Hearing his counterattack, Jin Hao smiled coldly, and said, "Is Dachengxuan not qualified? Then, brother Xue, please see if this thing is qualified enough." While talking, he reached into his arms and took out a square A small box, the box is black, seeing it, Xueji's face can't help changing slightly, because he has already recognized that this box is also made of lead. Using lead to make the box is undoubtedly to cover up the light or energy elements of the items inside, and he who once owned the Aotian Knife knows it all too well.
There was a smug smile in Jin Hao's eyes, and he slowly opened the box. Immediately, a light shot up into the sky, and the golden light filled the entire hall. In the box, there is a golden gem. Although its light is dazzling, it is not dazzling. Everyone can clearly see that it is a round bead, a round bead without any flaws. , the beads themselves are transparent, but they radiate golden light, each golden light looks so soft, and the golden light shines all over, making people feel like a spring breeze, the soft golden light gradually converges, and the circles of golden light The halo surrounds the bead itself and slowly radiates outward. It is not difficult to see the preciousness of this bead from this vision alone.
Others may just be confused by the bead's appearance, but Nian Bing, Long Zhi and Long Ling are absolutely not, because they are magicians, and the magic element emitted by this bead is by no means inferior to the Wind Singing Stone. It represents the power of light, and the extremely rare light element is surging. Except for the dark breath, any magic element will have a friendly feeling when encountering light magic.