The actions of Fang Yuan left everyone present in awe. What kind of godly cooking skills is this?
How did he throw a big fish into the air, and when it fell back down, it automatically turned into pieces of grilled fish?
Is the sky acting as his personal chef?
Looking at the several big pots of grilled meat, the soldiers couldn't help but swallow their saliva. It smelled so delicious!
"Now with my knife skills, I can almost compete with Little Boss, but I wonder how my grilling technique is."
Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction, stretching out his ruthless iron hand to grab a piece and put it into his mouth.
"Tsk tsk, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the fish skin is crunchy, and the fish meat is delicate and firm. This monster is so much tastier than a regular catfish!"
At this moment, Fang Yuan felt like he had opened a new door to the culinary world. He had only tried it with the mindset of "why not," but unexpectedly, the demon tasted this good!
It was simply so delicious that it made his taste buds dance! He had never eaten anything this tasty in his previous life!
"And my grilling technique isn't bad either, since it's a top-tier perfected Thunderbolt Technique, the control of heat is just right, not a bit off!"
"Indeed, high-quality ingredients only need the simplest cooking methods..."
As Fang Yuan sighed about the depth of his cooking skills, he grabbed another piece and put it into his mouth. He was really quite hungry; he had only eaten breakfast today.
Although with his fifth realm cultivation, he wouldn't die from hunger, the feeling of hunger still needed to be satisfied, as the whole process of eating is an enjoyment, especially when savoring top-tier cuisine.
Then, Fang Yuan noticed the odd looks from the people around him. He looked up and saw that everyone was staring at him like hungry wolves.
Liu Xiulian's eyes had even turned green, and Old Man Qin was drooling!
Fang Yuan enthusiastically called out, "Don't just stand there, eat while it's hot!"
Everyone looked eager, but no one dared to move.
Fang Yuan understood, and he looked at Old Man Qin.
"Old Man Qin, lead the way. If you don't start eating, how will they dare to eat?"
"Yes." Qin Hai responded, and imitating Fang Yuan's actions, he grabbed a piece from the pot and put it into his mouth, then widened his eyes.
"Fang Daren, it's delicious!!!"
He praised, then stopped talking, and reached for a second piece, swallowing it quickly, then reached for a third...
Oh my god, this old man!
The other soldiers, seeing this, were no longer shy, and each of them followed suit.
Like Old Man Qin, they first praised Fang Yuan, then immediately devoured the grilled fish, eating without speaking.
Indeed, true deliciousness is not in what you say, but in what you actually do.
Fang Yuan nodded in satisfaction. As a chef, the greatest joy is seeing your food being devoured by the diners.
Even someone like Hannibal, who is skilled in dealing with people, would agree with that.
Wait, no!
He suddenly noticed that Liu Xiulian actually picked up a whole pot and started pouring it into her mouth like she was dumping trash.
Fang Yuan waved his hand, and suddenly, Liu Xiulian felt the large iron pot disappear from her hands. When she looked, the pot was already in Fang Yuan's hands!
"Fang Daren, don't stop me. I've been guarding this beast for decades, today I must eat it all, only then can I rid my heart of the resentment!" Liu Xiulian shouted with bloodshot eyes.
"You're quite something, just admit you're greedy, and don't make up some fancy excuse," Fang Yuan teased.
Liu Xiulian suddenly became embarrassed and scratched her head. "Well, it's just so delicious..."
"You have to leave some for others! If you eat it all, what will they eat?"
...
Fortunately, the catfish was large enough, so even though dozens of people ate together, everyone still ate their fill.
Soon, everyone was lying on the ground, bloated and rubbing their full stomachs.
The demon fish that had troubled them for so long was finally dead, and they had enjoyed a hearty meal, something they hadn't experienced in years.
Fang Yuan also ate his fill. He casually sat on the ground and continued to murmur to himself.
"Sigh, even though my grilling skills are now maxed out, I still lack some seasonings. If only I had some cumin, black pepper, or something like that, the flavor would be even better!"
Too bad this world doesn't have those.
What Fang Yuan said wasn't understood by anyone present, but that didn't stop them from nodding along and laughing along with him.
Liu Xiulian muttered quietly, "Old Man Qin, have you noticed? Fang Daren says a lot of unexpected things when it comes to food..."
"Yes." Old Man Qin nodded. He finally understood what Fang Daren's hobbies were.
Unlike Lord Chong Wu, who was always stern and gloomy, only showing a smile when facing Ye Chuan, Fang Yuan appeared much more multifaceted. At work, he exuded a natural authority, but in his free time, he could easily interact with everyone, making him seem less like a regional governor and more like a friend or colleague.
"By the way, Liu Xiulian..." Fang Yuan suddenly called out.
"Yes, Fang Daren!" Liu Xiulian quickly got up from the ground and walked over to Fang Yuan.
"How is the county magistrate of Fenggu County? Is he competent?"
Although it seemed like a casual question, it actually held the power to decide someone's fate.
Liu Xiulian didn't realize this, and after thinking seriously for a moment, she answered truthfully.
"Well... in my opinion, Magistrate Zhang of Fenggu County works diligently, and is dedicated to improving the area, but there are often reports of corruption."
"How is his reputation among the people?" Fang Yuan asked again. "Is it good or bad?"
"Better than bad."
"I see..." Fang Yuan nodded. "Alright then."
He didn't continue asking.
When water is too clear, there are no fish. Fang Yuan didn't expect these officials to be as incorruptible as Yu Shaobao; he only hoped they would treat the common people well and manage their affairs properly.
You can be a corrupt official, but you can't be a bad or foolish one.
"Starting today, you no longer need to stay here. You have a month off. Go home and visit your families."
With those words, everyone was stunned for a moment, but quickly scrambled to get up and stand in military formation.
They were all in tears, and under Liu Xiulian's lead, they all kneeled in front of Fang Yuan.
"Thank you, Fang Daren!"
"Mm, get up," Fang Yuan nodded. He glanced at the now dark sky and stood up.
Seeing Fang Yuan move, Old Man Qin followed suit. The old man approached Fang Yuan, bending his waist in an obedient gesture.
"What are you doing?" Fang Yuan looked at him curiously.
"Waiting for you to lift me up and fly away!" Old Man Qin replied honestly.
Liu Xiulian couldn't help but laugh at this remark. Well, it seemed Old Man Qin had learned from experience.
But being lifted by Fang Yuan was indeed an honor!
How many people have this privilege?