Demon hunter's Cooking Manual

Li Deshang looked towards Jason as he spoke.

Jason captured Li Deshang's expression in his mind, his ears picking up the intense pounding of the official's heartbeat.

Clearly, the other party was anxious and uneasy.

And this also showed that he was reaching his limit.

"Alright."

Jason nodded slightly.

The mystery of 'transaction' always lies in a steady flow.

Perhaps a windfall can make one rich overnight.

But what truly benefits a person lifelong is the steady flow.

Of course, if the 'windfall' reaches a certain qualitative change, it's also possible.

This is the other mystery of 'transaction': adaptability.

However, Li Deshang clearly did not reach the level of a 'windfall', and Jason didn't mind maintaining a steady relationship with him.

Tiger Blood Strong Yuan Powder.

Northern Li Family.

Jason silently remembered these two terms.

Upon seeing Jason agree, Li Deshang swiftly gestured.

Instantly, a maid entered carrying a box.

Jason's gaze instinctively turned to the box.

A faint aroma of food!

Indeed!

Just as I expected!

The secret medicine is a type of 'food'.

Jason couldn't help but smile slightly.

Seeing this, Li Deshang finally felt relieved.

He was most afraid of Jason remaining indifferent.

As long as he showed interest, things would be easier.

A true martial artist values a promise highly, taking life lightly, valuing honor heavily.

As long as he could secure a promise, his life would be safe. Although acquiring another secret medicine from the main family would be costly, money can be earned again, but a life lost is gone forever.

"Do we need any other preparation, Master Mu?"

Li Deshang asked.

Professionals should handle professional matters.

Li Deshang managed to become one of the officials in Mountain City by adhering to this principle.

He was never ashamed to ask professionals for advice, never let a layman instruct professionals, causing chaos.

"Leave the seal with me, then you can go rest."

Jason said slowly.

The seal?

Li Deshang was startled.

But soon he gritted his teeth.

"I'll get it for you right away."

If the seal was lost, so would his life. Given it was in his possession, if thieves came, he'd absolutely be unable to protect it, so it was better to leave it with Jason.

Though feeling uneasy, it was the only option available.

Having chosen Jason, he decided to trust him.

Once the seal was delivered, Li Deshang, along with numerous servants including Jia Youcai, headed to the backyard of the yamen, leaving Jason alone in the central courtyard. Two boxes were left on the table.

One containing 'Tiger Blood Strong Yuan Powder', the other the seal.

Curiously, Jason opened the seal container to take a look. It was a copper and jade composite seal, square, with sides barely 10 centimeters long, beautifully inscribed with the four graceful characters of 'Mountain City Official Seal'.

Besides this, there wasn't much else.

Despite the elegant script, if it involved a truly skilled artisan, replicating it wouldn't be very difficult.

However, without the support of the yamen, stamping it would be futile.

Unless Li Deshang was controlled, only then could orders be issued.

But if controlling Li Deshang was possible, was such a cumbersome method necessary?

"Superficial."

Jason critiqued as he turned his gaze to the other box.

'Tiger Blood Strong Yuan Powder' was housed in a small porcelain bottle about the size of a pinky, its mouth sealed tightly with wax, with an excess forming a plug completely wrapping the bottle's mouth.

When Jason squeezed the plug and yanked forcefully.

Boom!

With a muffled sound, a rich food aroma rushed forward.

Jason tilted his neck back and directly poured the powder from the porcelain bottle into his mouth.

Sweet.

Warm.

The powder kept bouncing.

Like an enhanced version of popping candy.

Mixed with saliva, Jason gulped it down in one swift action.

[Consumed Tiger Blood Strong Yuan Powder (complete portion)]

[Physical strength, stamina, injuries significantly recovered!]

[Satiety +50]

[Satiety: 142]

...

Having subtracted the 11 points of satiety from entering the current instance world, regaining satiety brought the total to 142 points.

For Jason, who once possessed thousands of satiety points, it wasn't significant, but gaining 50 satiety from a single portion of 'Tiger Blood Strong Yuan Powder' perked him up.

One portion gives 50, ten portions give 500, a hundred portions give 5000!

Although judging by Li Deshang's appearance, this 'secret medicine' appeared rare, it was definitely not unheard of.

Moreover, this was just one of the Northern Li Family's offerings.

Jason believed that Northern Capital was not limited to just one Li Family.

The whole world, the Secret Medicine cannot be just this one.

Of course, more importantly, he solved the issue of the 'food' source.

This made Jason let out a long sigh of relief.

"So, it's a matter of boosting reputation while acquiring the Secret Medicine?"

"Both should complement each other."

The greater the fame, the higher the level you can reach.

Naturally, one can obtain resources beyond ordinary imagination.

And right now, this is the first step.

Hmm.

The night deepened.

The night wind rose suddenly.

A black shadow leaped into the government office in a single bound.

Landed silently, the whole person concealed in the shadow of a peach tree, wearing dark gray and black night attire, covering the head and face, only revealing a pair of eyes.

At this moment, these eyes surveyed the government office.

Quickly, the black shadow began to move.

Undoubtedly, the black shadow was very familiar with the government office.

With lightning speed, it bypassed the front hall, passed through the Moon Gate, and arrived at the courtyard.

The courtyard had a gray stone slab floor, with several evergreen trees planted on one side, two water tanks placed beneath, lotus leaves floating on them, swaying with the wind, creating ripples. These water tanks were used for more than just watering; they were also for fire prevention.

On the other side was a pavilion, with stone tables and benches inside, an open box placed on the stone table, the official seal visibly placed within, and a burly figure sat on the bench, eyes slightly closed.

Though not standing, sitting there was like a mountain, this figure exuded an overwhelming pressure.

Mu Bai?!

The black shadow was taken aback, then sneered aloud.

Mu Bai, he knew.

A country bumpkin from elsewhere, relying on the family-inherited Tiger-shape Fist to open a dojo on Martial Arts Street in Mountain City.

Underlings with real skill, quite commendable.

But, just commendable, nothing more.

Dealing with soft targets like Peng, Zhang, Li, Zhao, who've long lost their vigor and only know a life of luxury, naturally, he's unbeatable.

But compare with him?

He was confident to break Mu Bai's arms in ten moves.

However, the black shadow did not act immediately, cautiously surveying the surroundings.

Today he was acting alone.

No other partners for support, so naturally, he was cautious.

After about three minutes, the shadow's hidden face first showed surprise, then a smirk, and finally, contempt.

No one around!

Only Mu Bai alone!

Needless to say, no hidden archers or the like!

For him, this was indeed very good news.

After checking again, the black shadow completely relaxed.

"Master Mu, shall I call you bold because of your high skills?"

"Or..."

"Call you ignorant of your own mortality?"

The black shadow leisurely stepped out, standing in the courtyard, looking at Jason sitting in the pavilion, sneering aloud.

The voice slightly hoarse, evidently a disguise.

The eyes emitted a sharp glint.

He first glanced at the open box on the table, the official seal clearly visible under the moonlight.

Then, the black shadow's gaze locked tightly on Jason.

Compared to the official seal, he hoped more to see the gruesomely dead Jason.

What could be more satisfying than eliminating an enemy?

Naturally, when this enemy was full of confidence.

Unfortunately...

You have no idea what you are facing.

Thinking this, the black shadow strode toward Jason.

One step, two steps, three steps.

When the third step was taken, the black shadow accelerated abruptly.

Swish!

With the sound of clothes tearing through the air, he arrived in front of Jason, his hand flashed like lightning toward Jason's throat.

Jason, however, neither blocked nor dodged, raised a fist and punched toward the other party.

The force was tremendous, bringing with it a 'woo' sound.

Seeing this scene, the black shadow laughed.

He had encountered countless similar opponents, knowing they couldn't match his speed, they went for a life-for-life trade.

Sadly, in the end, it was always him who survived.

Jason in front of him would be no exception.

Although cleverly choosing to sit there, using stillness to counter movement.

But, his strength was still lacking.

"Go to hell!"

The black shadow sneered disdainfully, about to accelerate, but then everything turned black.

A large black cloak was thrown by Jason, covering his head.

The black shadow hesitated not, maintained speed, and went all out, wanting to resolve the fight as quickly as possible.

The opponent directly grabbed the black cloak with both hands.

Then, tore hard—

Rip!

The juice from "Guanyin Tears" splashed over, soaking his entire head and face.