Chapter 260: Everyone Is Equal Before the Delicious Noodles

The past serves as a warning; Ao Ling no longer has that previous restlessness, his mindset has improved greatly.

For a peerless master like Master, such matters will surely not be lacking in the future.

Ao Ling thought to himself, and the kitchen knife in his hand danced once again.

If she were startled and flustered, even Master's dignity might be somewhat compromised.

Seeing this, Chen Nuo nodded approvingly, not bad, much better than before, he has learned to handle affairs with composure.

Having prepared the meal, Chen Nuo, guided by divine power, exited the back kitchen and arrived before Haotian and Tai Bai.

"Please enjoy your meal slowly."

Chen Nuo placed the dishes on the table and called out.

Haotian nodded, strode over, and sat down heavily, while Tai Bai's face showed hesitation, he lingered in place, reluctant to approach.

Seeing this, Haotian frowned and snapped: "Why haven't you come over to eat yet?"

"Today, there is no distinction between ruler and subject."

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Tai Bai Jin Xing finally relaxed slightly, cautiously walking to the side opposite Haotian, for he dared not face the Heavenly Emperor directly.

He sat down gently, his cautious demeanor like sitting on pins and needles, as if any slight movement would cause him to spring up.

Chen Nuo took out the seasoning packet, began the final step of preparing the roasted lamb leg, pinched a bit of chili powder, his hand coiled like a snake, forearm raised high, pressed against the upper arm, snake head downward, twisting left and right, sprinkling the chili powder onto the fragrant lamb leg.

The vivid color of the chili powder, just looking at it, stirs the appetite.

"Not bad, this one."

Swallowing his saliva, Haotian's face showed more curiosity and desire; looking at this roasted lamb leg, he knew it must be extremely delicious.

The observant Tai Bai Jin Xing immediately beamed: "Your Majesty Jade, why not let me share this roasted lamb leg with you as well?"

Although he had paid a high price for it, facing such a situation he could only bear the pain and let go, no way, this is the sorrow of being a subject.

Haotian barely nodded, not bad, Tai Bai is indeed well-versed, and his years of cultivation have not been in vain.

Just as he was about to pull the roasted lamb leg toward himself, Haotian suddenly felt Chen Nuo's interested gaze upon him, and instantly felt a bit embarrassed.

It seems, as the august Jade Emperor, to snatch a subject's food is rather tasteless!

Manager Chen must surely be laughing at him in his heart!

Haotian immediately pushed the plate of roasted lamb leg toward Tai Bai Jin Xing again.

"Eat yours, I don't need you to yield to me."

Haotian let out a cold snort, suppressed his regret as much as possible, lowered his head, and focused on examining his own braised pork.

This dish he had tasted at the Peach Banquet, made by the monkey, he loved it greatly, and this is also a major reason why he came to Chaos Residence and ordered this.

Today he came to see Manager Chen's craftsmanship, but after just a glance, Haotian couldn't look away!

The skin is fatty and the meat thick, rosy and translucent, emitting a bright, glossy sheen, the oily sensation especially tempting.

Haotian admitted, he was drawn in, this damned temptation!

Unable to wait, he snatched up his chopsticks and reached into the plate, happily placing the meat into his mouth.

The next moment, came mental delight, the sauce slightly sweet and clear, the fatty meat entirely soft and sticky, seeping into the heart, clinging to the tip of the tongue.

The brilliant oil sheen is merely a sensory garnish; in truth, the meat is fatty yet not greasy, such deliciousness is truly the ultimate enjoyment.

Compared to this, the braised pork made by Sun Wukong is far inferior in heat, not to say it's unpalatable, but one is excellent, while the other is the utmost perfection.

Haotian's spirit swayed, what meaning is there in being a Jade Emperor? Daily affairs never cease, though he has gained some authority, yet powerful immortals regard him only symbolically, and he must also contend with the Buddhist Sect's schemes, feeling weary.

Rather, being an idle immortal is refreshing, each day doing nothing, yet still able to come freely to Chaos Residence to dine.

That is truly the life an immortal should have!

Tai Bai Jin Xing did not begin eating, not because he didn't want to, but because he didn't know how to eat it; directly grabbing the leg to gnaw would be too crude.

As an official immortal of the Heavenly Court, he is quite reasonable, and would never commit such a barbaric act; such behavior, even the Heavenly Emperor might not tolerate.

Chen Nuo immediately saw Tai Bai Jin Xing's difficulty.

Unexpectedly, this Tai Bai Jin Xing is quite particular; with a wave of his hand, two plastic gloves appeared in Tai Bai's hands.

"Here, wear these to eat."

Chen Nuo said.

When the Bull Demon King and his ilk ate, they never had so many demands,

so over time he also forgot to provide meal gloves.

Tai Bai Jin Xing nodded: "Thank you, Manager Chen."

Tai Bai Jin Xing is not the perpetually put-upon old man from the original work; his mind is quite sharp.

Even having never come into contact with such things before, he instantly saw the use of these transparent gloves.

Manager Chen is truly talented!

Tai Bai Jin Xing couldn't help but praise in his heart.

Although this still looks somewhat inelegant, at least it solves the tedious cleanup after meals, saving people from some embarrassment.

Having put on the meal gloves, Tai Bai Jin Xing grasped the lamb leg, lifted it close, and the aroma grew even richer.

The chili powder, enhanced by the heat of the lamb meat, made the fragrance even more pungent.

Bringing it to his lips, Tai Bai Jin Xing bit down and tore off a piece; the juicy, delicious meat instantly filled his mouth with oil.

And the flavor made his whole body leap with joy.

The lamb leg meat is tender and juicy, the meat quality fresh and delicious, with no trace of old, dry, or fibrous toughness.

The outer skin is crisp and fragrant; a light bite of the teeth produces a sizzling crisp sound, the fragrance instantly blooming in the mouth, followed by a faint spiciness.

The slight tingling on the tip of the tongue not only did not impair the mouthfeel, but rather added to its brilliance, making Tai Bai Jin Xing unable to stop, calling out refreshingly.

The roasted lamb leg is fatty yet not greasy, exuding the fresh fragrance of meat and fruitwood.

What Chen Nuo displayed with this ordinary food was the peak of flavor, the ultimate!

Tai Bai Jin Xing felt his whole being float with divine fullness, wishing everything could stop right now!

One bite of meat, one bite of rice.

Haotian and Tai Bai ate with oily mouths, utterly delighted.

Where was there still the appearance of the Heavenly Court Jade Emperor and immortals? He was entirely like a hungry ghost reborn.

Watching Haotian, whose chopsticks were nearly leaving afterimages, Chen Nuo's mouth twitched—this eating speed, even compared to Shan Dian Gan Fan Lang Bixiao, was not lacking at all!

Soon after, Haotian finished eating first!

Haotian lifted his head, his whole body leaning against the comfortable chair back, rubbed his belly, and couldn't help but cry out to heaven: "Delightful, delightful ah"

So satisfying!

The Three Realms' supreme delicacy, as Yaochi said, truly was not bad!

As Jade Emperor, his status exalted, he had eaten everything imaginable, yet until now, not a single delicacy could compare to what Chen Nuo, the shopkeeper, had made.

And the smallest difference was merely the dish made by Chen Nuo's apprentice, Sun Wukong.

If only I could come to Chaos Residence every day to eat!

Haotian thought longingly, but he knew this could only be a luxury, those endless duties making him dread them, like a bottomless pit.

Every day there are so many troubles!

After sitting for a long while, Haotian suddenly recalled something, feeling something was off—hadn't Yaochi said eating this would still awaken divine abilities? Why, after he had already finished eating, was there no effect? For a moment, Haotian felt uneasy sitting or standing, but he also dared not ask further.

Wouldn't this make him seem too worldly, angering Chen Nuo the shopkeeper and making things terrible!

But just then, Tai Bai Jin Xing trembled all over, eyes tightly shut.