Chapter 575: Boiled Cabbage in Water

Hearing Qi Xiong's idea, everyone's eyes lit up; as for Ye Zhangqing, he naturally had no objection.

"Little Ye, this time you are the key; you must exert all your strength and make sure to shatter the Buddha hearts of that group of Fomen saints."

Not only ordinary Fomen disciples, but also the Buddha hearts of those Fomen saints must be shattered.

Ye Zhangqing nodded, but did not give a full promise, merely indicating he would do his best.

I will do my best.

Hmm, I believe you.

Regarding Ye Zhangqing's skill, Qi Xiong is still confident; didn't their Buddha hearts also get shattered?

Who would have thought that a cook could one day become a key factor influencing the battle, and moreover in such a great war.

Preparing the food naturally fell to Ye Zhangqing; as for Qi Xiong and the others, they only need to wait for this bunch of Fomen bald donkeys, after their Buddha hearts are shattered, then come out to harvest the leeks.

At night, Ye Zhangqing and Zhu Wu were in the kitchen; seeing Ye Zhangqing's thoughtful expression, Zhu Wu curiously asked.

Master, what dish do you want to make?

What dish can guarantee that those Fomen disciples will definitely have their Buddha hearts shattered?

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing replied in a low voice.

Boiled cabbage in water.

Boiled cabbage in water?

Just hearing this, Zhu Wu was stunned; you sure you're not joking? Can a dish of boiled cabbage in water make the Buddha hearts of all those Fomen disciples shatter?

Master, this..................

Wanting to speak but not knowing how, after all as a disciple, one cannot directly refute the master's face.

Seeing Zhu Wu's hesitant expression, Ye Zhangqing laughed and said.

The boiled cabbage in water I mean is not what you think.

Hmm???

Hearing this, Zhu Wu became even more doubtful; isn't it just boiling cabbage in water? What's different about it.

Without further explanation, Ye Zhangqing got straight to work, letting Zhu Wu see for himself.

The boiled cabbage in water that Ye Zhangqing made, the broth is not plain water, but is simmered together with spirit chicken and high-quality spare ribs.

Hearing Ye Zhangqing tell him to find a spirit chicken and a piece of high-quality spare ribs, Zhu Wu still had a puzzled look, wondering what these were for in making boiled cabbage in water.

When Zhu Wu saw Ye Zhangqing start to simmer the broth with spirit chicken and spare ribs, he became even more puzzled.

Master, you this................

Don't speak, just watch closely.

Oh.

To save time, Ye Zhangqing had Zhu Wu use his own ghostly qi to continually raise the temperature, so that the broth which originally needed several days to simmer was finished in just a few Shíchén.

The broth simmered from spirit chicken and high-quality spare ribs indeed has a tempting aroma, but at first glance it looks just like meat broth; what does it have to do with boiled cabbage in water?

However, with the next step, Ye Zhangqing used a filter to continuously remove the dregs from the broth.

After dozens of rounds of continuous filtering, the originally meaty broth gradually began to turn clear.

In the end, at a glance, one could not tell it was meat broth; it really was just like plain water.

This this this............

Seeing this, Zhu Wu was completely dumbfounded; could it really be done like this?

Afterwards, Ye Zhangqing displayed exquisite knife skills; only a flash of blade light was seen, but the cabbage underwent no change.

Here we can change things up; no need to simmer.

Using spiritual power to simply process the cabbage, yet seeing the cabbage with no change, Zhu Wu was again at a loss.

What is the master doing? Why can't I understand anything this time?

After all those operations, the cabbage showed no change at all.

However, when Ye Zhangqing poured the broth over the cabbage, instantly the cabbage seemed to bloom like a flower, quickly opening up.

Good fellow, this directly left Zhu Wu dazed.

"This this this, Master, is this the boiled cabbage in water you spoke of?"

Have a taste?

Upon hearing that, Zhu Wu cautiously took a bite, and immediately his eyes widened.

It felt refreshing upon entry, appearing bland and tasteless, but actually it was rich and fragrant.

The broth simmered from spirit chicken and spare ribs, paired with the cabbage's fresh sweetness, gives a feeling that makes one feel relaxed all over.

Delicious, Master, really delicious.

Next, Zhu Wu kept taking mouthfuls, and soon finished the bowl of boiled cabbage in water; despite that, he still had an expression of wanting more.

Seeing Zhu Wu's performance, Ye Zhangqing also wore a satisfied smile; it seems it will work.

The reason Ye Zhangqing chose boiled cabbage in water is that he also had his own considerations.

First, to make the Fomen disciples' Buddha hearts shatter, we first need them to eat it.

Although Ye Zhangqing has many options here, if there really are one or two tough individuals among the Fomen who, upon seeing it's meat, simply refuse to eat it, then all previous effort would be wasted.

So, after thinking it over, Ye Zhangqing ultimately chose this dish of boiled cabbage in water.

Needless to say about the taste; the main point is that although this is a meat dish, at first glance it looks just like plain cabbage.

When the Fomen disciples first encounter it, they won't have much resistance in their hearts; but only after they actually eat it will they realize this is actually a meat dish, and by then it's already too late.

Thus it was decided to be this dish of boiled cabbage in water.

The next day, Ye Zhangqing specially made several bowls for Qi Xiong and the others to have often.

Just like Zhu Wu's expression, when Qi Xiong and the others first saw this dish, they all furrowed their brows.

「Ye Zhangqing kid, although it's early morning, eating light is normal, but you're too bland, huh? 」

「Sect Master, don't rush, you'll know after you try it. 」

「Huh??? 」

Early in the morning, a bowl of boiled cabbage was served; although Qi Xiong and the others didn't say anything, their eyes betrayed undisguised disappointment.

But after taking a bite, everyone was instantly stunned in place.

This damn boiled cabbage?

This thought arose in everyone's mind at the same time.

Afterwards, they couldn't stop, drinking the soup dry and licking the bowl clean.

Even Qin Shan Hai this lunatic, damn, he licked the bowl clean.

「Holy shit, stop licking, the bowl's cracked open. 」

「Delicious, delicious, Ye Zhangqing kid, your culinary skills are getting more and more unfathomable. 」

「Sect Master, thanks for the praise; I've decided to use this dish—what do you think, Sect Master? 」

Then Ye Zhangqing explained his idea to Qi Xiong and the others; after hearing it, everyone unanimously showed their approval and repeatedly praised Ye Zhangqing's thoroughness.

The dish was decided; next came the preparation.

The key to boiled cabbage is the broth; it must be flavorful, and the final broth must be clear as water, with no trace of oil or meat.

It looks like plain water, but it actually contains endless subtleties.

Therefore, Ye Zhangqing personally made the broth, while the cabbage was handed to Zhu Wu to handle; Zhu Wu's knife skills are also fine.

Soon enough boiled cabbage was made in sufficient quantity, placed in small bowls, so that Fomen disciples could conveniently sample it.

Look, in order for the many Fomen disciples to eat well, Ye Zhangqing also went to great trouble.