Chapter 280

A leisurely footstep sounded, and Chen Nuo walked out freely from the back kitchen.

"Master"

"Chen the Shopkeeper"

Looking at the people with respectful expressions on their faces, Chen Nuo lightly nodded.

"No need for excessive courtesy"

Tian Peng rubbed his hands, approaching with a playful smile and said: "Chen the Shopkeeper, what delicious dish were you busy preparing in the back kitchen just now? Did you know we were coming, so you prepared a surprise for us in advance?"

The familiar Tian Peng started joking.

As long as he doesn't eat a free meal, Chen the Shopkeeper is still a very kind person.

Chen Nuo sized up Tian Peng from head to toe, feeling somewhat speechless in his heart.

How shameless must one be to say such things, still a surprise? I don't know if doubled vegetable prices count as a surprise.

Rolling his eyes, Chen Nuo casually said: "Just now I was preparing the base broth for the new dish."

"New dish"

Tian Peng exclaimed in surprise, his eyes lighting up.

"Is it hot pot?"

Tian Peng suddenly recalled that super delicious dish he ate at the banquet, which required self-sufficiency.

"No, it's something else"

Tian Peng's heart jolted—this hot pot really is Chen the Shopkeeper's doing!

No wonder!

At that time, Maitreya's appearance must have been the awakening of divine abilities!

Tian Peng was absolutely certain; he had seen too many awakening scenes, had experienced it three times himself, and was extremely familiar with it.

However, this is still secondary.

What shocked him more was that Chaos Residence actually released a second new dish!

"Chen the Shopkeeper!

What exactly is the new dish? Hurry and give me a portion"

Tian Peng urged impatiently, his whole body leaping up with excitement.

Tian Peng had eaten all the meals at Chaos Residence; although eating the same dish repeatedly with Chen the Shopkeeper's skill would never get boring, but with new delicious enjoyment, who would refuse?

Exploring each unknown new dish is the greatest fulfillment of the spirit; compared to that, awakening divine abilities amounts to nothing—however, Tian Peng was disappointed.

"Temporarily kept secret; it's not yet time for release"

Chen Nuo didn't even mention the dish's name.

"Ah?"

Tian Peng wore a disappointed expression, then hurriedly asked: "Specifically, when will it be available?"

He had been eagerly awaiting the new product for a long time; although hot pot is also delicious, after all, it wasn't personally made by Chen the Shopkeeper!

Chen Nuo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment the timing of the Buddhist Sect's Dharma Feast, and softly said: "About a month, I suppose"

When the Buddhist Sect's Dharma Feast is held on that day, it will be the time when Chaos Residence officially launches Buddha Jumps Over the Wall!

To suppress Wukong, one must first break a precept before speaking!

He wants to see, when the time comes, how the Buddhist Sect will establish itself—Chen Nuo's mouth corner curled into a cold smile.

One serving of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall—who knows what impact it could produce? If it could draw the monks of Ling Mountain to collectively break their precepts, that would be interesting.

Upon hearing the specific reply, Tian Peng was greatly disappointed; his chubby face instantly collapsed downward.

Still have to wait that long? I waited in vain!

Tian Peng let out a breath, though he did feel a trace of small excitement.

After all, he now definitely knows the release date of the new dish.

"Chen the Shopkeeper, when the new dish is released that day, I will come to support"

Tian Peng retracted his thoughts, speaking joyfully and excitedly.

"Oh?"

Chen Nuo raised his eyebrows, glanced at Tian Peng, his voice carrying a hint of playfulness: "If the new dish isn't out, will you just not eat then?"

"Impossible"

Tian Peng quickly shook his head, laughing awkwardly and said: "Chen the Shopkeeper's dishes are enjoyable even after a hundred meals—how could I not eat?"

"I've been craving that braised pork so much I've lost interest in tea and rice; I finally came here—how could I not eat?"

Tian Peng excitedly gestured with his hands.

That's about right; Chen Nuo lightly nodded.

Seeing this, Tian Peng breathed a sigh of relief—he had gotten away with it.

However, his earlier explanation was entirely truthful, with not a single false word.

If one must say there was falsehood, it would only be that he never hesitates when it's time to eat his daily meals.

Directly placing a bulk order for the Imperial Kitchen Monkey Brother's dishes, which are also incredibly fragrant, but ultimately there is still a gap.

Monkey Brother's dishes are equivalent to daily meals, while Chen the Shopkeeper's dishes are called noble and luxurious enjoyment!

Enjoyment doesn't need to be daily, but it is indispensable!

As Tian Peng, Water Army Marshal, burdened with heavy duties, how could he not find time to enjoy himself? "Master, the ingredients for the new dish's base broth are truly abundant—there's chicken, duck, pork, and even mutton!"

Ao Ling couldn't help but exclaim in awe; she had never seen before that cooking requires so many ingredients!

"What?"

Tian Peng's whole body froze in place.

These many ingredients are merely the seasoning for the soup base.

What is the soup base,

After simmering, only the soup remains!

After extracting flavor from so many ingredients, they are all useless!

This dish is too luxurious!

Shopkeeper Chen, what are you trying to make? Tian Peng unconsciously swallowed his saliva; just thinking about it, he knew it would definitely be delicious.

Suddenly, Xiong Dao Ren wrinkled his nose, his large bear nose twitching slightly.

Xiong's face showed a few traces of intoxication, he said in a simple-minded way: "What smell is this!

It's so fragrant!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Peng and Ao Ling both inhaled deeply, savoring carefully.

Immediately, their eyes showed surprise.

There really is aroma, the meaty fragrance, and moreover, the aroma is becoming richer and richer.

This complex and clearly layered flavor made several people's minds somewhat entranced.

"Shopkeeper Chen, what exactly are you doing in the back kitchen?"

Tian Peng gulped down his saliva, looking utterly impatient.

Chen Nuo had long been accustomed to this, showing no abnormality.

No matter how delicious his own food is, his resistance is maxed out.

He can't possibly finish cooking and then rush over like a country bumpkin to gluttonously stuff himself; that would be embarrassing enough.

"Didn't I say? Just now I was preparing the ingredients for the soup base, then simmering it."

Chen Nuo explained.

Lifting his head slightly, he gently inhaled the aroma.

Chen Nuo nodded, it was not bad, no failure.

Tian Peng and Xiong Dao Ren were both anxious beyond endurance, but Chen Nuo had already spoken.

Feeling unwilling, Tian Peng had a sudden idea and hurriedly said: "Shopkeeper Chen, if I pay once for the meal, can I drink some of this soup base?"

Chen Nuo glanced at Tian Peng in surprise.

I didn't expect Tian Peng to be this cunning, truly stopping at nothing for food and drink; if it were normal, he would have just taken it.

But now the ingredients have just been put in, that is, just smelling the aroma; drinking the soup would be almost no different from water, although he cares about the meal money, he wouldn't go so far as to directly cheat people; at least everything he makes is guaranteed in quality and quantity.

"Don't even think about it, I said one month is one month."

Chen Nuo refused in one bite.

Looking at Tian Peng, whose mood was somewhat low, Chen Nuo spoke again: "Go on, what would you like to eat?"

"Braised pork"

Before Chen Nuo could finish speaking, Tian Peng directly gave his response.

Since I can't eat the new dish, I'll continue with my original idea!

Looking at Chen Nuo's strange gaze toward him, Tian Peng also realized he was too excited, patting his belly, he hehe laughed: "I don't know why, I just like eating pork, it's just delicious."

Chen Nuo pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "Perhaps, this is destiny."

Originally turned into a pig, now loving to eat pork, whether in the future he can become a pig fetus is also unknown.

In any case, Tian Peng and pigs are truly an inseparable karmic bond for life.

Tian Peng nodded and smiled: "Yes, destiny. I've been longing for this, unable to eat it before; this time I must eat my fill."