Chapter 155

Putting down the fragrant crispy fried chicken that the Holy Person had indicated, Chen Nuo also took out the ten jugs of peach blossom wine. Seeing the table fully laid out, the Holy Person's eyes lit up and she stepped forward.

Her graceful steps showed complete ease, befitting a Holy Person's dignity, but if observed closely, one could notice each step was a fraction faster than the last—clearly revealing her inner urgency.

This is the charm of Chen Nuo's dishes; even a Holy Person cannot help but be moved.

Approaching, the Holy Person sat down gracefully and nobly, facing Xuan Feng who still stood cautiously opposite, and softly said: "Feng'er, you sit down too, let's eat together."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Feng's face turned pale, her head shaking like a rattle drum: "Holy Person, absolutely not! My status is humble—how could I sit with you?"

In the world beneath heaven, aside from the Holy Person, who dares to sit at the same table as her?

The Holy Person frowned; she did not like others defying her wishes.

"Just sit when I tell you to." Though her voice remained calm, to Xuan Feng it stirred an inexplicable unease in her heart.

Xuan Feng dared not hesitate, quickly bowing: "Many, many thanks, Holy Person!"

Seeing the Holy Person nod, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, then carefully and cautiously sat on the chair, subtly shifting to the side to avoid sitting directly opposite the Holy Person.

The Holy Person, familiar with the process, opened the packaging, and instantly the aroma filled the air.

This package contained two boxes: the larger one held the dishes, the smaller one below held the rice, packed firmly.

The fried chicken was golden and lustrous, steaming hot, instantly appetizing. The Holy Person nodded in satisfaction, recalling the taste of the Flying Dragon Soup, her anticipation growing even stronger.

Yet she did not rush to eat immediately, but instead looked toward Xuan Feng and asked: "What did you order?"

"Ah?" Xuan Feng blinked, then replied honestly: "I ordered... Sauce Board Duck."

"Open it and let's see."

"Yes!"

Following the Holy Person's earlier action, Xuan Feng also opened the packaging, revealing the Sauce Board Duck inside—dark and somewhat dry and shriveled.

The Holy Person leaned in slightly, sniffed carefully, her eyes flickering with surprise, and softly exclaimed: "It seems to have no flavor."

She glanced at Xuan Feng's unappealing Sauce Board Duck, then at her own golden, fragrant crispy fried chicken.

The Holy Person nodded, murmuring: "Still, mine is better."

Xuan Feng also looked dazed: "Is this really Sauce Board Duck? Why is it not only dark but also so shriveled?"

Though the recipe illustration resembled this somewhat, the color and appearance were supposed to be excellent—how could it look like this before her?

Could Boss Chen have made a mistake? Thinking this, Xuan Feng felt deep regret...

Especially when comparing it to the Holy Person's fragrant crispy fried chicken—had she known, she would have ordered the same as the Holy Person.

Yet the cause of this outcome was Xuan Feng herself; if Chen Nuo were present, he would surely not agree with her choice.

It was Xuan Feng who chose the extra-spicy (abnormally spicy) version, so she picked the duck smoked the longest and with the heaviest seasoning—no wonder!

"Let's eat." The Holy Person said lightly, elegantly picking up the chopsticks prepared by Chen Nuo.

She gently picked up a pleasingly shaped meat piece, took a small bite, and her beautiful eyes instantly brightened.

Although it had been steamed in the packaging for a while, with steam penetrating it, it remained crisp.

The breadcrumbs and chicken skin formed this first layer of fluffy outer skin, the breadcrumbs evenly coated, with no thick or thin spots.

Just right—neither too much nor too little—allowing one to naturally break through and reach the tender, flavorful chicken meat.

The chicken juice was slightly thin, but combined with the scattered oil flowers and pre-marinated savory flavor, it condensed into only two words.

Truly delicious!

Watching the Holy Person immersed in enjoyment, Xuan Feng looked envious, still thinking: the Holy Person really knows how to choose!

Xuan Feng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She glanced again at the shriveled Sauce Board Duck in her meal box,

and hesitated for a while.

Eventually, Xuan Feng still couldn't resist the lure of food, thinking: with Boss Chen's superb skill, there shouldn't be such a problem!

Xuan Feng thought, gave herself encouragement, steeled her heart, and went for it!

Since it was Sauce Board Duck, Xuan Feng put on the disposable gloves prepared by Chen Nuo—this item was simple and clear, one glance told its purpose.

The Holy Person's packaging actually had them too, and she had seen them, but she knew eating like that would be unattractive; as a Holy Person, how could she be so crude?

But Xuan Feng didn't care about such things—she was, after all, a bird of the Phoenix Clan, with nothing to be particular about.

Gripping the Sauce Board Duck at one point, Xuan Feng tore it apart, accompanied by a faint sizzling sound, a trace of smoky fragrance drifted out, curling around her nostrils.

This flavor was somewhat aged, yet not only did it not lose points, it actually added a hint of time's depth to the aroma, and Xuan Feng's eyes lit up.

It seemed this dish would bring an unexpected delight!

Slowly, she brought a piece of dried meat to her lips, tested it, took a light bite—the duck skin was tight, yet both tough and crisp.

Like dust, the oil seeped out from the wind-dried duck meat between the teeth's grinding, sudden yet harmonious.

Like a gentle breeze, it vanished in an instant, and Xuan Feng felt inner joy: "Really delicious!"

Just as she was about to indulge in the joy of the feast, a sudden spiciness struck, sweeping through her mind, her entire mouth feeling as if on fire.

The raging flames made her feel that even her Phoenix Clan's South Ming Li Fire, present as it was, could not compare in the slightest.

"So spicy, so spicy, so spicy!" Xuan Feng's expression turned painful, unable to hold back a cry.

The Holy Person was startled back from her enjoyment of the food.

Seeing Xuan Feng seemingly wanting to roll on the ground in agony, the Holy Person's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, then she looked closely at the Sauce Board Duck in Xuan Feng's meal box.

Just a duck—could it really be this spicy?

Xuan Feng's side was already brought to tears by the spiciness; had she known the "special spicy" Boss Chen mentioned could be this intense, she would never have ordered it, even if beaten to death.

Her endurance was nearing its limit.

"Feng'er, if you shield your taste buds, wouldn't that be fine?" Seeing Xuan Feng in such a state, the Holy Person felt some anxiety—how could she not think of such a simple method?

"But, but then... I wouldn't be able to taste the Sauce Board Duck's flavor!" Xuan Feng struggled to say.

Although she had been driven nearly mad by the spice, her sense of taste remained clear.

She could taste the alluring flavor of the Sauce Board Duck, though the spiciness was somewhat outrageous, completely exceeding her tolerance range, which is why she reacted this way.

She couldn't bear to part with it!

Nüwa: "..."

It's already like this, and you're still thinking about eating?

"Then you drink something." Nüwa casually said.

Yeah, drink something!

Hearing Nüwa's words, Xuan Feng silently agreed, glanced around, and saw the Peach Blossom Brew placed on the table.

Without time to think further, she directly picked up a jar and skillfully opened it.

"That's..." Nüwa's face slightly changed.

That's alcohol!

But before she could finish speaking, Xuan Feng had already lifted the jar and taken a gulp; in an instant, Xuan Feng's pupils constricted sharply.

The mild spiciness of the Peach Blossom Brew collided with the special spiciness of the Sauce Board Duck, instantly exploding, leaving her spirit dazed.

Pa!

The Peach Blossom Brew slipped from Xuan Feng's hand and crashed heavily to the ground; although the jar was unharmed, the wine inside spilled out almost entirely in an instant.

Xuan Feng was completely plunged into a dazed state, utterly unable to attend to anything else.

Seeing this, Nüwa's heart bled; her alcohol!!!

Delicate and beautiful bare hands, a gentle hook, and the wine jar lying sideways on the ground was drawn to fly into Nüwa's hand.