Zhang Xiaofan was busy in the kitchen at the back of the restaurant. Perhaps it was because he had been away from the kitchen for so many years that he had become unfamiliar with it. It was as if he had returned to his days on Big Bamboo Peak. His life back then was so peaceful…
As long as Bi Yao was saved, the two of them could live a peaceful life together. Now, they were only one step away from hope. As long as they could win the favor of the five clan leaders this time, then in the future…
Zhang Xiaofan was busy with his work while fantasizing about his future life. For this invitation, he had spent more than half of his money on renting a room, borrowing a kitchen, buying liquor, buying animal skins, and building a good atmosphere. Now, the shop owner had become his assistant, washing dishes and delivering vegetables for him.
The door of the largest room in the restaurant was suddenly opened. The five clan leaders looked at the door and saw the owner carrying a large copper plate that was thicker than his waist. The lid was covered, and it was impossible to see what dish it was. The shopkeeper placed the large copper plate in the middle of the table and said,""This is the main course. The rest will be served later.”He gestured for the door to open and left the room, closing the door behind him.
"Can you open it?" The Zhuang tribe leader asked first.”
The Li Clan Leader said," Since the dishes are here, of course we can open them. He said in his invitation that he would not poison them. What are we afraid of?"”
"Hurry up and open it. I want to see if this dish is really as good as he said."”
Seeing that no one had any objections, the Zhuang tribe leader reached out to grab the lid and slowly opened it. The five clan leaders held their breaths and stared at the lid. The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little tense.
The lid was slowly opened, and a fragrant smell wafted into their noses. The five clan leaders were attracted by this fragrance, and they let out a comfortable breath. The Zhuang tribe leader used some strength and removed the lid. Only then did the dish reveal its full appearance. It was a roasted whole lamb.
The leader of the Tu tribe did not use a knife. He directly tore off a lamb leg from it and took a bite. The other four patriarchs looked at the patriarch of the Earth race with question marks on their faces. A moment later, the Zhuang tribe leader could not help but ask,""Chief Tu, don't just eat, tell me how it tastes.”
With his mouth stuffed with mutton, the chief of the Tu tribe blurted out two words,""Delicious."
The other four chiefs looked at the chief of the earth-kind clan who was wolfing down the food, then at the fragrant roasted whole lamb. In the end, they all stretched out their greedy hands towards the roasted whole lamb.
Zhang Xiaofan finally finished cooking the last dish in the kitchen. He carefully placed the dish on the plate. The shop owner stood behind him and reported his work."The five clan leaders are eating your food now. They no longer have the anger they had when they first arrived at the shop. They are all discussing you and your food.”
Zhang Xiaofan smiled in satisfaction as he picked up the last dish and said,""There's nothing for you to do here. Rest early.”After saying that, she carried the dishes and walked out of the kitchen. The shop owner looked at his back and thought to himself, If only I could invite him into the shop to cook. He was simply a born chef. He hoped that he would not be in the same industry in the future!
If Zhang Xiaofan had heard this, he would probably have only smiled bitterly.
The five clan leaders in the room were boasting about the good dishes. There was no longer any anger on their faces, only joy.
"This dish is not bad!"
"Why did you finish it? I haven't had enough yet.”
"What did you say? You were the one who ate the most.”
"Ah…you should eat this dish."
"This chef's cooking skills are too good. It would be great if I could eat his dishes often.”
"Delicious! Leave some for me."
“…………”
The door opened gently, and Zhang Xiaofan walked in with the last dish. It was only when they approached the table that the five clan leaders saw the man in black who was serving the dishes. They all cast surprised and inquiring gazes at him. Zhang Xiaofan put down the food and stood in front of the last empty stool. He said calmly,""I wonder if the dishes are good?"
"Sure, we all think it's not bad." Who are you?"
" Let me introduce myself," Zhang Xiaofan said with a smile." My name is Zhang Xiaofan. I'm the one who sent the invitation and also the chef."”
"You're the one who said you wouldn't poison the dishes and signed the name 'The One Who Troubled at the Holy Altar.'”
"Yes," Zhang Xiaofan replied respectfully.”
"I see that you're polite, you don't seem like someone who likes to cause trouble. Why did you sign 'The One Who Troubled At The Altar?'”
" I see that you're not in a good mood today," Zhang Xiaofan replied politely." So, I asked you to come out and relieve your mood." As for what was said on the invitation, it was written randomly to attract the patriarchs. I hope the patriarchs won't blame me.”
"So that's how it is. How can we blame you for your painstaking efforts?" You see, our mood has improved now, and it's all thanks to you! Please sit."
Zhang Xiaofan thanked him and sat down. He said happily,""Look at the atmosphere tonight. It's a pity that there's food but no wine.”Zhang Xiaofan picked up a wine jar and said,""Thank you for coming, patriarchs. I'm flattered, let us drink to our hearts 'content.”
The Zhuang tribe leader said happily,"Alright, I see that you're not afraid of alcohol. Let's drink to our hearts 'content."?”
Zhang Xiaofan happily opened the wine jar and unsealed the bottle. The aroma of the wine spread out in all directions. The people who liked wine were shocked and secretly exclaimed," Good wine!" Even Xiao Hui, who was nowhere to be seen, came over when he smelled the fragrance. Xiao Hui hopped onto the table and looked at the wine jar greedily.
The five clan leaders looked at Xiao Hui curiously. Zhang Xiaofan explained,""It's one of my companions. Usually, it's the one who drinks with me, but in the end, we ended up drinking. He must have smelled the fragrance of the wine today and specially came over.”
"It can drink?" The High Mountain Race's leader asked in surprise.”
" Yeah," Zhang Xiaofan said with a smile." And I'm quite a drinker now." Why don't we have a competition and see who can hold their liquor better? The patriarchs will form a team, and I will form a team with Xiao Hui.”
The Zhuang tribe leader shouted," Alright, you chose this yourself. Don't say that we're bullying you with our numbers."”
"Alright, it's a deal then," said Zhang Xiaofan.”After saying that, he raised the wine jar.
The Zhuang tribe leader didn't dare to show off and picked up the wine jar…
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Three out of the five clan leaders had already fallen, leaving only the Miao Clan Leader and the Li Clan Leader. The three brave clan leaders were all drunk and lying on the animal skin that Zhang Xiaofan had specially prepared for them. On the other hand, not even a single monkey on Zhang Xiaofan's side fell. The Miao Clan Leader and the Li Clan Leader both admired their alcohol tolerance.
"Haha, this is really satisfying." The Li Clan Leader spoke. He knew that if they continued to fight, they would lose without a doubt. Then, the prestige of the five clan leaders would be damaged. He said slowly,"Let's call it a day. Don't drink too much.”
Zhang Xiaofan nodded and said,""Alright, I can't take it anymore. Let's eat.”
The Miao clan leader said,"The Empress said that you would harass us. I think you're talking nonsense."”
" The Empress is just being kind," Zhang Xiaofan said." Don't misunderstand. The Empress only has good intentions for you."”
The Li Clan Leader said," The Empress said that you were causing trouble at the Holy Altar. I don't think you look like it. What do you think is going on?"”
" Please don't blame the Empress," Zhang Xiaofan said respectfully." I accidentally trespassed on the Holy Altar. Fortunately, the Empress has shown mercy, so I'm safe and sound."”
The Miao tribe leader said," I've heard about this. You said that you killed the beast king. Is that true?"”
" That's true," Zhang Xiaofan said calmly." But killing the Beast King is a thing of the past. There's no need to talk about it."”
The Miao Clan Leader and Li Clan Leader were interested when they heard this,""To be able to kill a Beast King, it must be a dangerous past. Tell me about it.”
"That's right. It's also good for us to tell our clansmen after we return.”
Zhang Xiaofan saw that it was difficult to reject the offer, so he said,""Alright then. Since the two clan leaders have raised this matter, I can't refuse. When Beast King returned from the Central Plains…"
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