Demon hunter's Cooking Manual

Those were all things she bought along the way.

At the moment, that bundle was obviously on the carriage Jason and Dou Bao were riding.

Having lost it, Cui Longnu felt an emptiness inside.

"Forget it; I need to lose weight."

"It's lost its value."

"I don't need it anymore."

Cui Longnu told herself this way.

Then, just as the carriage started, Cui Longnu suddenly spoke up.

"Uncle Xu, please help me get my bundle."

"Alright, young miss."

Xu Dashan didn't think much of it and went straight to get the bundle for Cui Longnu.

"Miss, what's in this bundle of yours?"

"Why is it so heavy?"

Xu Dashan asked.

"It's... a secret."

Cui Longnu concealed.

Then, sitting cross-legged inside the carriage, holding her bundle, she stroked the snacks, marinated dishes, and meats inside, a feeling of security washed over her.

"How can I lose weight without eating my fill!"

"After this meal, I'll start losing weight!"

Cui Longnu clenched her fist and cheered herself up.

Then, in a good mood, she took out a spicy duck neck and put it in her mouth.

"Master, try this."

"I just fried this fatty intestine this morning."

Dou Bao handed a greaseproof paper bag to Jason.

Jason took the paper bag, looked at the golden fried intestine inside, and couldn't help but smile.

So how does one 'enjoy a trip'?

Answer: Have a cook with you.

If that still doesn't make you happy, it just proves your cook's skills are lacking.

Crunch!

The crispy outer layer, tender inside, especially the part where the fat gathers inside the intestines, Jason truly loved it. Combined with Dou Bao's special mixture of cumin chili pepper, it was exceptionally tasty.

Cui Longnu was gnawing on the duck neck inside the carriage.

Jason sat at the front of the carriage eating fried intestines.

The refreshing morning breeze passed through the caravan, and the lush roadside swayed with the wind, with the aroma of duck neck and intestines drifting far away with it.

The members of the 'Si Hai Bang' around the carriage were trying to maintain seriousness.

But their expressions were somewhat odd.

They had never seen guards so relaxed before.

Even after completing their task, they should maintain some mutual respect, right?

They hadn't even had breakfast and were waiting there.

These helpers turned their heads to watch Jason leaning against the carriage, munching on fried intestines, secretly swallowing hard.

So fragrant.

But why, apart from fried intestines, was there also a hint of spicy duck neck?

Who's eating spicy duck neck?

The members scrutinized their surroundings.

Their expressions became increasingly solemn.

Really hungry.

If they didn't act serious, they couldn't hold it in.

And this scene in the eyes of those lurking in the shadows, made them nod secretly.

Truly deserving of the elite 'Dark Dragon Guard' of the 'Si Hai Bang'.

The caravan traveled straight forward along the pipe.

Soon, 'Fragrance City' came into view for Jason.

The city gates and walls weren't as grand or imposing as 'Fucheng', appearing more like 'Mountain City', but its prosperity exceeded 'Mountain City' tenfold at least.

In fact, Jason thought 'Fragrance City' in front of him seemed even more bustling than 'Fucheng'.

At least, there were more people.

"The water system of 'Bianzhou Prefecture' extends in all directions, spreading from 'Bianzhou Prefecture' to various towns, forming the characteristic of 'Bianzhou'. 'Fragrance City' was originally one of the insignificant towns, but after the current Emperor lifted the 'sea ban', as a port for going out to sea, 'Fragrance City' quickly became prosperous. 'The Big Boss' saw this and chose to place the headquarters of 'Si Hai Bang' here."

Xu Dashan rode over to Jason's carriage, talking while moving forward.

"However, back then, 'Fragrance City' was a mess. Everyone was eager to find gold here, and even a small pier had gathered over twenty different factions."

"Every day, those trying to make a living at the docks would fight."

"On the busiest days, more than a dozen people died."

"Luckily, later on, 'The Big Boss' showed up, took the docks with his brothers, and established real order, allowing everyone to live and work in peace. It's truly a great merit! Thinking back to when I fought shoulder to shoulder with 'The Big Boss', it feels just like yesterday."

Xu Dashan reminisced about the glorious days, completely lost in thought.

Jason was noncommittal about Xu Dashan's statements.

In Jason's eyes, Cui Long, the King, was the victor.

A winner naturally takes it all.

As for Xu Dashan's claim of making everyone live in peace and prosperity, isn't that truly a monumental achievement?

This is the victor's glorification, pure and simple.

Of course, it is also very much necessary.

But, just listen.

There's no need to actually believe it.

Most simply, passing through the city gate, the guards were truly respectful towards them.

The people around, upon seeing the 'Si Hai Bang' members, had eyes full of awe.

Everyone quickly stepped aside upon seeing the carriage.

There was not a single exception.

Apparently, 'Great Dragon Head' Cui Long, 'Si Hai Bang' had long become like the local emperor of 'Fragrance City', rather than some so-called 'boundless merit, savior of the people'.

The carriage moved along the main street inside 'Fragrance City'.

Just as it was reaching the center of the street, it turned left into another street.

This street was different from the other bustling streets in 'Fragrance City'.

There were no pedestrians whatsoever.

Only members of the 'Si Hai Bang' were present.

From the entrance of the street, there were stationed members and frequent patrols.

It was a scene akin to a city within a city.

When the carriage stopped, a large, pitch-black gate came into view, flanked by three huge pillars that needed two people to encircle, also black, with two rows of twelve guards in front, standing expressionless.

Each one had a thick aura, at least reaching the level of 'Bone Tempering' martial artists.

In front of the gate were three steps.

Also, dismount stones and horse posts.

The hexagonal lintels were arranged in a line, with a plaque above, gold-edged on a black background.

'Si Hai Bang'!

The gold lettering exuded both majesty and nobility.

"Fire is red, water is black, the Great Dragon Head believes his name flourishes by water, so he chose black as the main tone."

Xu Dashan explained.

Jason nodded, following Xu Dashan into the Si Hai Bang.

Leading the way was Cui Long's daughter.

Upon hearing from Xu Dashan that Cui Long was in the backyard, Cui Long's daughter quickly moved to the front.

The heir of the 'Si Hai Bang' was evidently eager to see her father.

Even though over the years, her father had grown quite cold to her.

But blood is thicker than water.

Cui Long's daughter would not resent her father.

Especially considering the heart-wrenching feeling she had when she heard the news of her father's death a few days ago, Cui Long's daughter was even more impatient.

The headquarters of the 'Si Hai Bang' was naturally very familiar to Cui Long's daughter.

Turn left, loop right.

Soon, upon entering a backyard with a pond, Cui Long's daughter halted.

She saw a figure standing on a white jade stone bridge, back facing her, tossing fish food into the lake endlessly, and couldn't help but shout—

"Father."

The voice was clear, and the person on the bridge immediately turned around.

From the back, this person's shoulders didn't seem broad, giving a sense of frailty; the front was even more so, presenting the look of an ordinary person, somewhat disappointing.

But when people saw this person's eyes, their bodies would instinctively tense.

Those bright eyes were filled with endless dominance.

People with slightly weaker willpower would kneel involuntarily, choosing to submit upon seeing them.

Just like the surrounding members of the 'Si Hai Bang', each was immensly respectful.

But Cui Long's daughter was evidently not in this category.

She raised her hand and caught her father's hand.

"Your daughter has suffered, let father take a good look."

"Huh?"

"Why do I feel like you've gained quite a bit of weight, daughter?"

Cui Long looked at his daughter, unable to suppress his puzzled expression.

This didn't quite match the image in his mind of a gaunt, haggard daughter he expected to see.

Unconsciously, Cui Long, with a smile, looked towards the unexpected element in his plan.

At this moment, Jason also looked at Cui Long.

In an instant, the gaze of the two intersected, collided in mid-air.